This is a creative exercies of sorts for the avid RP'ers on the site. The idea revolves around the reversal of a habit I like to think is at least partially common among writer. It's become something of an addiction for me, I will happily admit.
The habit is this: when writing, one will sometimes listen to a particular song that will get one either into the mood of the scene or, more particularly, the mood of the character. In simple terms, if you're writing something violent you listen to a little Slipknot first. If your character is a tad emo perhaps you turn up some My Chemical Romance beofore you start typing away.
The question and the game is, can this cycle be reversed? Instead of deciding on a character and finding a song to fit the mood, could one decide on a song and find a character to fit the mood? In essence, crafting a persona to fit with his/her theme music rather than finding theme music to fit with a persona.
Can it be done? Lets find out!
[HEADING=1]The Rules[/HEADING]
1) Poster 1 will put up a link to a song.
2) Poster 2 will listen to the song and write up a character sheet for a person who might fit the attitude/mood of the song. A simple way to think of it is, "Whose theme song might this be?" and go from there. The character sheet must include:
3) Poster 2 will link to a different song.
4) Poster 3 will listen to the song and create a character sheet before linking to a different song. And thus the circle of life continues.
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Make sense? Any questions? If you wish to add more categories (or even write a passage with your character in it) feel free. I very much encourage additional effort but they are by no means necessary.
On that note, let the games begin!
Here is the First Song.
I have a pretty clear character in my mind. Let's see what you folk come up with.
[HEADING=1]EDIT - Read It[/HEADING]
I intend this as a forum game but it occurs to me that there is one very substantial difference between this and a forum game. The posts actually take a good solid time to make if you want them to be quality. As such, I'm establishing new rules to avoid complete ninja'ing chaos.
1) Poster 1 links to a song.
2) Poster 2 calls the song and provides the link to the next song.
3) Poster 2 edits the character sheet into his post.
4) Poster 3 calls player 2's song, links to another song and edits in the character sheet. And thus the circle of life continues.
If you like this game, follow these rules in order to make sure we don't get banned for being a chaotic mess. Thank you for your time.
The habit is this: when writing, one will sometimes listen to a particular song that will get one either into the mood of the scene or, more particularly, the mood of the character. In simple terms, if you're writing something violent you listen to a little Slipknot first. If your character is a tad emo perhaps you turn up some My Chemical Romance beofore you start typing away.
The question and the game is, can this cycle be reversed? Instead of deciding on a character and finding a song to fit the mood, could one decide on a song and find a character to fit the mood? In essence, crafting a persona to fit with his/her theme music rather than finding theme music to fit with a persona.
Can it be done? Lets find out!
[HEADING=1]The Rules[/HEADING]
1) Poster 1 will put up a link to a song.
2) Poster 2 will listen to the song and write up a character sheet for a person who might fit the attitude/mood of the song. A simple way to think of it is, "Whose theme song might this be?" and go from there. The character sheet must include:
There's no need to go too in depth in any of the categories but be complete enough that others can fully imagine your character. You may also wish to add at the end why you feel this character matches the song, but that's not required.
3) Poster 2 will link to a different song.
4) Poster 3 will listen to the song and create a character sheet before linking to a different song. And thus the circle of life continues.
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Make sense? Any questions? If you wish to add more categories (or even write a passage with your character in it) feel free. I very much encourage additional effort but they are by no means necessary.
On that note, let the games begin!
Here is the First Song.
I have a pretty clear character in my mind. Let's see what you folk come up with.
[HEADING=1]EDIT - Read It[/HEADING]
I intend this as a forum game but it occurs to me that there is one very substantial difference between this and a forum game. The posts actually take a good solid time to make if you want them to be quality. As such, I'm establishing new rules to avoid complete ninja'ing chaos.
1) Poster 1 links to a song.
2) Poster 2 calls the song and provides the link to the next song.
3) Poster 2 edits the character sheet into his post.
4) Poster 3 calls player 2's song, links to another song and edits in the character sheet. And thus the circle of life continues.
If you like this game, follow these rules in order to make sure we don't get banned for being a chaotic mess. Thank you for your time.
