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Post by mars on Feb 13, 2016 6:46:52 GMT -5
Creating Your Character: A Tips & Tricks Guide
This tutorial will give you helpful advice for creating a neat character, as well as things you should and shouldn't do when making your warrior cat.
Step 1: The Name
The solid foundation of a character is in its name. You want to convey personality, appearance, or rank into their name. For example, you might name a kitten with green eyes Nettlekit, because its eyes remind you of nettle leaves. The clan cats choose names from the things around them; plants, animals, places and colors are things they are familiar with. You don't want to name your cat after a person, place, or object that wouldn't be in their environment. For example, Swordpaw would not be a suitable name because the clan cats don't know what swords are. You also want to refrain from making your cat's name too long or too hard to pronounce. In most cases, the cats refer to each other by their full names, so you don't want it to be something complicated. Examples of simple, unique names would be Ashheart, Cherrynose, or Talonclaw.
Step 2: The Look
Another important part of a character is their appearance. However, you don't want to be overly specific and describe their every marking. Even just a simple identifier, such as a spot above their eye will do. Your cat should have realistic colors and patterns; you wouldn't see a pink and white cat running around a forest! You would more likely see a dark brown tabby with a white chest, or maybe a light gray cat with dark flecks. Your character's build is valuable information too. Some cats are tall, some are muscular, lanky, chubby, or small. No two cats are the same, so try and make every cat special.
Step 3: The Story
Every cat has a story. It could be where they are from, or where they are destined to go. Most cats within the roleplay were born into the clan, and grew up learning the warrior code. Others found the clan while exploring, and they were so intrigued that they became a clan cat. Some are rogues, and they were taught to hate the clans. Maybe, someone will change their mind. As you can see, there are several possibilities to make your character just a little more unique. Each cat has their own personality that shapes them into who they are. Many cats are laid-back, fun-loving, and cheerful. Others can be more blunt, loyal, and brave. No cat is perfect, either; everyone has positive and negative aspects. We should never focus on just the positive or negative, because it is important to let both sides shine. This gives a character much more depth.
This tutorial will give you helpful advice for creating a neat character, as well as things you should and shouldn't do when making your warrior cat.
Step 1: The Name
The solid foundation of a character is in its name. You want to convey personality, appearance, or rank into their name. For example, you might name a kitten with green eyes Nettlekit, because its eyes remind you of nettle leaves. The clan cats choose names from the things around them; plants, animals, places and colors are things they are familiar with. You don't want to name your cat after a person, place, or object that wouldn't be in their environment. For example, Swordpaw would not be a suitable name because the clan cats don't know what swords are. You also want to refrain from making your cat's name too long or too hard to pronounce. In most cases, the cats refer to each other by their full names, so you don't want it to be something complicated. Examples of simple, unique names would be Ashheart, Cherrynose, or Talonclaw.
Step 2: The Look
Another important part of a character is their appearance. However, you don't want to be overly specific and describe their every marking. Even just a simple identifier, such as a spot above their eye will do. Your cat should have realistic colors and patterns; you wouldn't see a pink and white cat running around a forest! You would more likely see a dark brown tabby with a white chest, or maybe a light gray cat with dark flecks. Your character's build is valuable information too. Some cats are tall, some are muscular, lanky, chubby, or small. No two cats are the same, so try and make every cat special.
Step 3: The Story
Every cat has a story. It could be where they are from, or where they are destined to go. Most cats within the roleplay were born into the clan, and grew up learning the warrior code. Others found the clan while exploring, and they were so intrigued that they became a clan cat. Some are rogues, and they were taught to hate the clans. Maybe, someone will change their mind. As you can see, there are several possibilities to make your character just a little more unique. Each cat has their own personality that shapes them into who they are. Many cats are laid-back, fun-loving, and cheerful. Others can be more blunt, loyal, and brave. No cat is perfect, either; everyone has positive and negative aspects. We should never focus on just the positive or negative, because it is important to let both sides shine. This gives a character much more depth.