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Left Behind ~ A Halo Roleplay

@Silentsniper211PM me...of course.

Left Behind ~ A Halo Roleplay

@Silentsniper211I could provide you with things fur it to say...It does surprise you...

Growth ~ A Musician's Life

Im interested in this RP are ya guys still open?

@Eviledd1984

It should be, yeees.

I'll probably have a couple of characters (I was thinking a led singer and a rhythm guitarist?) hopefully up for approval tonight after work but maybe not 'til tomorrow, we'll see

@SouffleGirl123

I mean...That's cool!

Growth ~ A Musician's Life

@Obscene SymphonyYou are on a Mountain? Noice. I'm sitting in my room, all bandaged up, smelling like shit.

Growth ~ A Musician's Life

This is an example for those who were in the Interest Check, and if anyone else is looking to join. It's kinda crap, but eh...Fuck it. You don't have to use the same layout, but do whatever you can do get the important information in.

Ted Moore

[Ted Moore]

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Name
Edward William Moore

Gender
Male

Age
23

Nationality
Scottish

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Appearance
Standing at the taller-end of height of 6' 2", Edward, commonly known as Ted, holds a Dark-Brown shade of hair, ruffled in a sort of untouched style that isn't very unique. His hair isn't fine, and definitely quite thick in length, reaching the back of his neck. More towards the body of the man, he doesn't exactly look that muscular or big-boned like other Band-Players that generally hit the big screens and high-record labels. His arms are quite thin, though not scrawny. It's the typical sort of Non-Sporty individual that is being represented, by his appearance, which isn't too much of a problem. Going to his face, there's a short black stubble that sits around his mouth and upon his chin, with a dark-emerald shade of eyes above. The rest of the general features of his body are relatively average, no notable differences that make him a special-individual amongst the flock.

In the terms of fashion, it's relatively the same on and off stage. Usually, for night-performances, and going out at darker times, there's the use of Jackets [Much like in the image] worn. It may not be completely stylish, or expensive, but it suits him rather well. For daytime performances and outings, even when staying indoors, some sort of Chequered, long-sleeve button shirt, usually with rolled up sleeves, with any sort of plain-colour under-shirt is likely to be the sort of Fashion anyone who plans on knowing him will have to get used to. He isn't much about fashion, like some other groups out there in the World of Music, and just generally wears what he thinks suits him for a day. General Trainers, or Canvas Shoes, and non-tight jeans are worn below. Sometimes, especially during certain performances, a Pokiok Soft Shell Cap is occasionally an addition to whatever clothes he's wearing.

Personality
Ted isn't the worst of people; neither is he the best. Not much of a Open character, he's usually just that person who's used to hanging around at the back of a group, occasionally being brought into certain conversations. You know, the sort of person who just is there, sometimes feels like they shouldn't but is anyway? Ted's social-life usually consists of talking to people who makes contact with himself first, or whoever he's been told to talk to. You couldn't see him as a sort of Leader-Perspective, though he can introduce some decent ideas when needed. Overall, he's the typical sort of guy who hangs around the group. He's not the confident Let-It-All-Out sort of individual, yet he isn't also the I-Hate-Everyone-And-I'm-Super-Shy sort either. Somewhere in the middle, generally being the sort of person he is.

A more detailed way of describing what sort of person he was would be slightly more specific. Ted's friendly when he needs to be. Manners can sometimes be a priority, but the normal-casual attitude is the way it's normally presented. He generally doesn't flip out at anything minor, meaning the idea of Over-reacting is not a common phrase when describing his opinions. At least he tries to not be biased, though sometimes can be. Ted's also quite respective of both privacy and others. His passion for Music hasn't exactly left him set on one genre, meaning he's reasonably respectful towards everyone's talents. He doesn't parade himself around as a sort of god, show off when practising or performing, nor does he simply portray himself as a showman. Ted isn't the sort of icon you can look upon and think 'Hey, that guys going mental on stage! Just look at that body-movement!' If that was ever said one-day, he'd be amazed at what he was actually doing in the Spotlight. Same can be said for his vocalisation. He's pretty decent, though not a complete beauty when it comes to the voice. As long as it is good enough for the song, then it's good enough for him and everyone else. Long-Story Short, Ted is sort of your average British Man, but with an instrument and Musical Talent.

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Music Career
Band Member

Role
Bassist | Additional-Vocalist

Inspiration
Thomas Winterson [Bassist of the Musical Duo - Louis and Thom, an Alternative pair who've come-and-gone in the fame.]

Problematic State

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Band Name
Problematic State

Band Size
4 Members [3 Official, 1 Temporary/Occasional]

Music Genre
Alternative Rock

Lead Singer | Guitarist
Jeremy Kingsley

Drummer | Percussionist | Backing Vocalist
Lucinda Graham

Bassist | Additional Vocalist
Ted Moore

Synth | Pianist | Percussionist | Semi-Band Member
Norman Woods

Extra Information
Norman's involvement in the Band started out as occasionally filling in for small backing parts in the earliest of the band's songs. He eventually began to gain more respect from the Local fans, and was asked to be included more often. As he doesn't want to contribute for full-time playing, due to his interest in watching them more than performing, has made him been known as a Half-Member. He still is known for his involvement, though he doesn't always make an appearance. On more recent notes, Lucinda told of using him more if they continue to make their independent tracks. On a side note, Lucinda and Jeremy have indeed been in a relationship for quite some time, having their ups and downs as it progressed.

The Band also used to have a Lead-Singer, who didn't play any Instruments, before Jeremy, who had deceased from a Vehicle Accident three years prior to the current times. No one likes to bring his name up often, and keep their respects to themselves. Jeremy replaced him after a tough interval, being the next-best Vocalist.

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Likes/Advantages
Ted does like a few things in particular, more than others. These would include the Alternative Rock Genre, especially of the Older duo of Louis and Thom, experimenting with the different areas of Music and the ability to simply blend completely different styles into a new, improved style, whilst maintaining their own aspects of their current style. On a more general style, he's particularly fond of Cats, because why not, out-of-the-house meals and simply knowing that there are also other Musicians like himself, and getting to know them if possible.

For the advantages of the young-adult, Ted's Bass playing skills are quite high. Using Finger-Bass as his style of playing for most of the songs he's done small covers for, as well as the current list of songs Problematic State have done so far, though plans for faster songs may require a switch to Pick-Bass. Ted's Bass seems rather stylish for both the man and Band, being one of the more expensive instruments in the Band. Having had it for quite some time, the feel of the Fretboard and shape has grown upon him, making it difficult for him to consider buying a new one. It was definitely difficult for him to buy, being in a Middle-Class family, and brings some charisma to the performances, especially at night with the LEDs mounted into the Fretboard. His playing speed can be quite fast, and definitely excels in some of the more unique styles of playing. Being in the Alternative Rock band, he's able to use this variety whenever pleased, though mistakes can sometimes be noticed.

Dislikes/Disadvantages
The first thing you can say that Ted likes is called the Fame-Attitude. This is when an individual comes rather too fond of their recognition, meaning they start to present themselves differently and change as a whole person to impress those at all costs. It's more of an irritating personality that just gets deep down inside and drives everything to the point of insanity. Also, he's not exactly a big fan of those who generally point out flaws. In fairness, no one really likes those sort of personalities. When it comes to general dislikes, Ted isn't exactly a big fan of Coffee, if that can be considered a notable dislike, and many of the troubles that are generally going on throughout his Career's progress.

One very big disadvantage is his job. He doesn't exactly work anywhere else, besides the band, and generally has a lot of free time. Without non-busy friends, he can end up spending quite a bit of time alone. It's something he's used to, and sometimes can be considered invasive if someone tries to Invade the lifestyle he's used to. He does sometimes combat this by doing extra work for local people occasionally, which gives him a semi-stable wage to keep him going. One other disadvantage would be the amount he can sometimes focus on their progression. He is concerned about growing too large, which could either make life a living hell, or he could ruin his life by falling under stress and messing up most of the things the band were to perform.

Background
Scottish-Born, located in the town of Livingston, under his father Scott and his mother Helen, Edward grew up with a generic Middle-Class family. He went to Primary and Junior school in the Local area, reaching the age of 11 and the end of his 6th Year in the Curriculum. Eventually, during the Summer Holidays of that very same year, Edward and his Parents had decided to move far southern, into the central-south of England. After the general family shenanigans relating to the moving, and the settling nearby to the Capital, the next 5 Years of Secondary School became the first steps towards the path of the Music industry. As his mother and father worked a lot to ensure the trio, Edward being a single child, had enough to accommodate and ensure leisure was still available whilst living a standard life. And from this, Edward met five people.

It was during his first year that he met Jeremy and Lucinda. The three of them formed an early friendship, mainly spending time between the three of themselves rather than owning a large group of temporary acquaintances. During that same year, the 7th Year in Education, Edward, now starting to be called Ted, started to become interested in Music. There were opportunities, of course, at his school for Music lessons. Here, he chose himself paid private Bass Guitar lessons, after looking into the different String instruments that were up for offer. During the 8th total Year in Education, the second in the Secondary School, Ted met Norman after having him move into the same Street. The two made quick, yet at first quite awkward, friends, both occasionally using their new-found instrumental talents to mess around together making simple beats and tunes. After some time, Norman was introduced to Jeremy and Lucinda, who in return were introduced to Matthew Davis. Matthew, Jeremy, Lucinda and Ted all formed their own little School/Outside Student Band, originally titled Chequered Hearts. Matthew was to take the Vocals, Jeremy on Electric Guitar, Lucinda would pick up the drumsticks and Ted would act as the Bassist. It was more of a hobby and more for a laugh rather than a serious note, but during their final months of education, a parent of a member of the audience from one of their School concerts approached them, complimenting their covers and nodding that they could use these talents for their own satisfaction, as well as hopefully many others. That was what sparked the idea of making this a career. And so, the final school year came to a close, with Ted walking out with a good number of Qualifications. Excelling most in Music, as a BTEC and GCSE, Biology and English, he was prepared to start his life onwards.

Ted did then do a Year of Sixth form following the next academic year. He chose a Music and English A-Level course, hoping to snatch some good grades. As he grew up, he took a small part-time job to earn a small amount of money, eventually reaching the age of leaving the house. Ted moved into a moderate-apartment complex, one where the rooms where quite large, known as the Lounge. It was known as this because a good few performers looking for jobs and opportunities would generally come here, knowing the tradition of new Musicians to use this location in hopes to find success in their dreams. Here, he took the room 3F, the sixth room on the third floor. From here on, this is where Ted has lived up to this point. Once his time in Sixth form was over, and he had bagged himself good qualifications yet again, he sat down and began to talk to his fellow friends. They began to talk about making something out of their music talents, especially relating to what the Father had said all those years ago. After a week's discussion, they eventually came to an agreement to start their own Musical Act. After eventually ditching the name of Chequered Hearts, they soon adopted the unique title of Problematic State. Starting to use their money earned from small jobs and local assignments, the five started to invest their money on things for Music. Renting out, eventually buying, a separate room further upstairs, the group then began to construct a small studio for them to practice in. These upper rooms were known for being put to this use, and the Apartment usually assisted in those who invested for these areas. Ted finally then spent a huge majority of his cut on his Bass Guitar, now a signature icon for himself. It was rather expensive, compared to some of the other instruments bought and fixed up by the rest of the Band, but it proved to be interesting. Norman had bought himself Synthesiser gear, wanting to assist the band for small reasons, whilst filling in his own personal hobby and enjoyment for whenever he felt like they didn't need his assistance. Things started out small, as they have been for quite some time, and they signed up for small Pub gigs. Having gotten gear that was good enough for performing, they managed to bag themselves a small name in the local rank-board.

Covers were made, and plans for their own original songs were starting to become a thing. It was right around the production for a never-released song, titled Loophole, that a tragedy occurred. Matthew, being the Lead-Singer of Problematic State, was involved in a Public-Transport Bus crash whilst moving to visit his parents in another town. During the accident, which involved 9 passengers and the driver, 3 people were killed. Among these three was Matthew, which had then left a huge dent in the hearts and minds of the four friends. This impacted both Jeremy's and Ted's lives greatly, the two having come close many times. This was the point where the group began to fall apart slightly, before making a drastic recovery. Jeremy, coincidentally, had ended up with a small-alcoholic addiction during the time of mourning, making the Band be set back slightly, though inspired for lyrics. As time passed, in Months, the group eventually came back together to continue their act, using the inspiration of both their previous troubles to inspire the first few songs they began to write. And from that point, they went back to performing in Pubs, now beginning to target their first larger venue in clubs. The singer was then replaced by now head-showman and Guitarist Jeremy, Ted and Lucinda providing the Backing Vocals. Norman began to also get involved, starting to put his Pianist and Synth-Playing skills to use.

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Character Inspiration
Ted Moore - Chris Wolstenholme
Problematic State - Muse | Morning Runner

Character Theme
Morning Runner - Burning Benches
[I'm likely going to use this as one of their performance songs, though I'll probably find a different singer for it.]

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Growth - A Musician/Life Roleplay

Here it is mates! I'll get a CS up on it for a guideline too!

Growth ~ A Musician's Life

Welcome to the Music Industry

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"At some point, in most people's lives, there has been a single thought of what it'd be like to be a famous Musical artist. Whether it is a second-long thought, or something dreamt about a few times, it's difficult for Modern society to not imagine on the thought of ultimate fame. Most people imagine it is just involving writing a decent song, get a load of practice and you have yourself a name in the industry of sound. Yet what happens when it becomes more than a dream? What if someone begins to settle down that thought for a goal in life, something they want to commit to and spend hours devoting their skills with the only thought of achieving something big within this world? However, some simple dream can be even harder than you think...

There's more than just a simple achievement in fame. Some are born with it...Some earn it through a breakthrough in their career, featuring on small castings and building your way up. And right now, it doesn't seem to me like you are at that stage. Look at the big names, the big stars! You have people like Darren Kelly, a legend walking among the starts of Pop-Culture fame, Bella Normanson, figured as one of the most talented voices in the female Music Industry Full-fucking-stop! And what about the groups? There's many groups out there, still achieving high places! Boybands, Girlbands, Soloists, Duets, Electronic Stars, Bands...You can make an endless list of names that are above you! So what's the plan of action from here? Quit? Shoot yourself down, not even standing up to the major difficulties that dare to stand in the way of your dream, your career? Or how about you do what you are supposed to do? Get out there...Face those challenges, no matter the cost, or difficulty. I faced that path, and many of the lesser did! You aren't the only one making this journey, and throwing it down isn't going to make anything better...When mine, Darren's, Bella's....Everyone's current career is over...I want to see you there. Whoever you are, wherever you are...Race, ethnicity, talent, age, gender...I want to see it in those lights. The stage will be your's...but that's only if you are willing to work for it." - Liam Copeland, Speech for Rising Musical Artists worldwide.

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Welcome, to the world of Music! A world of accomplishment a failure, with only small movements that can make big differences. And this, is Growth. A Roleplay centred around those the Fictional Speech above was aimed at. Bands, soloists, duets and ensembles of any kind are about to begin their rise to fame, or fall from it. Based around the difficulties faced during the pathway to success, this Roleplay will focus on what struggles Characters from different, or similar, Music types face when trying to make their names recognised on a national, even international, scale. Fundings, relationships, arguments and other common issues will play a huge role in their progression, either boosting their chances, or hindering it with massive results. Becoming famous isn't exactly a cakewalk, now is it?

So, where is this set? Well, in a Fictional, Parallel Universe, in the very-near future that is still holding many traits that you do as a real-person, is the world. Still having the same countries, lands and places, with the difference of People. This Roleplay will contain people famous only to the Roleplay's lore. Every artist you know in your life has never existed in this Roleplay. Many of the songs made have never been recorded, or even written. Everything is fictional, especially with the Music Industry. Fictional Characters, songs...everything. In other-words, people like the Foo Fighters, The Beatles, etc, never had made any names due to their lack of existence. This allows song riffs, instrumentals and sometimes full songs can be used for your artist, obviously starting at a lower-ish quality to some of the larger artists. There will be many different approaches. You wouldn't likely see an Aspiring Electronic Producer doing their gigs in Pubs [As this is set i Southern England], or a Smooth-Pop Singer quietly jamming out in some Punk-Club, would you? Each genre of music has its general pathway, though closely relating to the other Characters that are going to be taking part in the Roleplay. Many of which would live relativity near one another. This can still allow heavy interactions to be made. Hell, you can even collaborate with other Roleplayers and their progressive paths to success, that is if they agree to it of course. You'll want to focus more on the lives of them rather than their performances, as that is what the whole Roleplay is about. To add to the world, over-time I'll be throwing in mini-competitions and events that you can enter your Artist into if you wish. Generic Battle of the Bands, Singing Competitions, nothing major. That'll slowly increase your rise to fame, and will give you opportunities to be boosted in the eyes and ears of recognition. You can have contractors thrown at you later in the Roleplay, A&R Scouts, Record Labels. Eventually concerts would be filled out, starting minor and hopefully building up large. Some may rise quicker than others, some will suffer the pain of life more than some of the fellow individuals. Relationships would develop with one another, some forming rivalries, and some collaborations could be made. The pathway should be rough, but that's the way it always is for anything, really.

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The Character Sheet

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So, here's the Character Sheet to follow. You won't have to completely fill out anything 100% like how it is presented. It can be decorated, changed and altered to how you see fit, as long as the important details and required parts are still included. You can merge a few segments together if you wish, but from there it should roughly be like this, information wise.

Character Sheet

[Title - Name]

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[After this, a picture could be used here, followed by an optional quote to describe the Character's sort of behaviour...these aren't compulsory]

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Name
[Full Name here, as you could guess.]

Nickname
[Completely Optional. Can be added Mid-RP if a Nickname is developed.]

Gender
[Pretty sure this is self-explanatory.]

Age
[Here, the restrictions are between 18 and 24. It may seem a bit annoying having this age gap, but it mostly keeps it fresh on the idea of a slightly struggling lifestyle, trying to manage their lives with less experience than a standard adult.]

Nationality
[To be honest, this could be whatever you want. Any of the Four British countries are probably going to be a popular choice, or the simple American/Canadian choice, but anything is available. I recommend having some sort of character with good English language skills, despite their country of Origin.]

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Appearance
[A general, semi-detailed or detailed description of what your Character looks like. You can include General/Most used style of fashion as well. If you haven't already used an image here, I advise you do to help get a clearer understanding of what they look like.]

Personality
[Y'know the Drill at this point. Semi/Good Detail on what kind of a person they are.]

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Music Career
[Electronic Artist, Solo Singer, Band Member, Duet Member etc.]

Role
[What do they play, are they a vocalist? Generally their role in their Music Group/Act.]

Inspiration
[What fictional Celebrity is the Inspiration that drove them into their Musical Interests?]

Group Segment

This segment is for where you want to place small bits of information about your Group, if your character is a part of one. Members, other than your own and if others are taking part in yours, would mainly be NPCs, and are required to be mentioned.

Group Insignia
[Optional, totally.]

Group Name
[General Performance Name for the Band/Group, obviously.]

Music Genre
[What kind of Music do they make?]

Members
[Laid out as a list, consisting of each member and their role. Some groups just have the same role, such as perhaps a Boyband, and can just be made without Roles if you wish.]

Extra Information
[Could be used to add small notable details about the Members, their Music styles, performance styles and general Nick-Nacks you want to include. It can again be laid out into separate Sub-Sections, but that's your choice.]

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Likes/Advantages
[Both socially and in their Musical Ways, as well as their general interests that might be Brought up in the Roleplay.]

Dislikes/Disadvantages
[The Opposite of Previous Subject, can include fears as well.]

Background
[A Brief, or detailed, history of how your Character lead up to the Moment where the Roleplay starts. It can include education, home-towns, key-events in their lives and Musical Beginnings.]

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Character Inspiration
[This is also optional, but if you are going to focus on specific types of Music, you can put those of the Real world here. Don't get this confused with their Inspiration. This is just what you thought of to create them and their genre of Music.]

Character Theme
[Completely Optional, but there just for fun.]

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The Rules

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The Rules here will go by a Strike System. If you were to oppose these rules, or do something that combats the set rules, then it'll result in a Strike, after one or two warnings. Depending on the level of breach, you'd generally go out on a Third Strike. This system is used to sort of eliminate people who aren't cooperating when addressed to.

1. The OOC is not a war ground. I've put this as the top Rule as some Roleplays previously made by myself have indeed been shut down because of massive disagreement and arguments that have taken place within the OOC. It makes things impossible to catch up on, proves to be irritating beyond my level of irritation [Couldn't of picked a worse way to word that]. If you are going to argue about whatever subject, please take it to the PM. It's better to have a friendly OOC than one filled with unnecessary callouts towards one another. If you have any concerns about another Roleplayer, inform me of it. I'd rather have someone tell me if they are having issues even in PM rather than dragging it over. If you can, please provide evidence so I can see what your argument says is true.

2. My word is law...Though that doesn't mean you can oppose it in a FRIENDLY manner.

3. Creating Characters...Please be reasonable. I like to use that word a lot, and have refrained from using it up until this point. Make them less than perfect. Not everyone has to like them, and their career can't just be success after success with minimal suffering. Remember how you aren't supposed to win literally everything, and there will be some major flaws in your progress, if that makes sense? But yeah...Likeable isn't a necessity, though you can be have a nicer character, of course. Also, characters will not be placed into the Character Tab until I've allowed them.

4. Is there a problem? Inform me either in the OOC or with PM, if the situation isn't a public discussion. I will try to resolve it in the best way I can, at least in my eyes, whether it is about my role as a GM or someone else's activity.

5. You are allowed to have lives, and stuff. If you have a problem in the Real world that you need to go for, do it. I'm not going to use some crappy Roleplay to hold you back with your life. However, there is one thing I ask for in return. If you could at least inform us in the OOC of your absence, beforehand if possible, with the reason, then it's perfectly fine. Your character may have to be handed over to someone else if there is an engagement that needs to be finished until they are out of the way, but this depends on your time of absence.. We will not try to ruin anything in your character, but it would only be used for simple things like finishing dialogue to keep someone else from being held back. When you get back, or the dialogue has been finished, you will get all the rights back to controlling your Character. This may seem a bit unfair in some-aspects, but it is for the greater good of keeping others from not moving onwards.

6. Interactions are fun, aren't they. However, here's just a clarification. You can literally do anything, besides killing one another obviously, during the Roleplay. You want to talk to someone, try and get into a conversation, or maybe you want to get your characters into a mutual love-hate sorta relationship...Fine by me. However, do not force someone into something with an unnecessary topic or no logic. You can start conversations with people and stuff during multiple scenes just out of the blue, but that doesn't also add up to interrupting other's without permission. You want in on a conversation? Ask, bitch.

7. Breaching the rules is not fun. Once I've finally decided that you've been too much of a hassle, I will remove you. By me removing you, I mean I give control of your character over to someone else, or everyone, and we get to decide what happens with them. If you refuse, I know a few people who can get you out of the Roleplay without much effort, so don't try to play that route. However, if you wish to leave the Roleplay at any point, please let me know. Before you leave, we can talk about who you want to control your character, as well as what fate you want for them. We can decide for a better future for your character at this point too.

8. Just because the Roleplay has started, does it mean it is closed. The Roleplay is closed when I say it is. If we start the Roleplay, then other's can join with permission. I'll obviously have a limit at some point, but this is generally open [To some extent] for more applications. Therefore, we can still have a flow of Roleplayers being added in, adding new Music Performers to the race to the top.

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Alrighty 'Ho. This is the Thread introduction for the new Musician Life Roleplay. I hope you've enjoyed reading this and thank those who see interest. If you have any questions, concerns or general topics you wish to discuss with me, give me a shout either in the OOC or with Private Messaging and I'll answer it whenever I'm free! Thanks for reading, yet again, and I am looking forward to seeing the Music happen!

Left Behind ~ A Halo Roleplay

@Penultimate_PiWhat I mean is that the wreckage isn't a good base Location as the Covenant will surely turn up there to loom for survivors resisting their influence.

Growth - A Musician/Life Roleplay

By the looks of it, no Solo Players or other genres are being used...XD

I'm just finishing it off. As soon as I make it, I'll crack down on my CS too.

Left Behind ~ A Halo Roleplay

This post is a bit short, but it at least starts my intention to get to the Burning Hope. I figure that along the way, I might make contact with a small remnant of Marines and also take down one or two enemy search parties. How's that sound?

I'm thinking most of Fortune's action is going to end up revolving around the Burning Hope, whether as a base or as a source for key individuals and plot points.

@Penultimate_Pi

That's cool. The base might not be the best location, as it is a key location to search for resisting survivors. That's mainly why Chariot are deep in the Forest.