[quote=@Baklava]
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I would just like to clarify that I personally wouldn't consider this a 'competition'. In deciding on the roles, I wasn't looking for the 'best' characters. I was looking for the best fits for the roles and story and trying to compose a cast that had enough diversities and similarities to create a compelling story. There were a lot of other aspects that went into the decision making, but that was one of the key things. I created the 3 extra slots because there were so many good characters submitted. I can't manage a group big enough to accommodate everyone, but I can at least offer that much. 
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No need to defend yourself, hun. It wasn't an attack on you or your decisions as a GM - simply just a comfort to those who didn't get picked, because I know how it feels. I've also been in your position before and [b]do[/b] understand the dilemma of picking the right characters. So don't worry on my account anyways.