answers...and lyrics (imagine that)

answers...and lyrics (imagine that):
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Posted by Shokai(IMM) on September 28, 2000 at 19:16:37:

In Reply to: This is pretty much a discussion for the imms to field but anyone else feel free to give it a shot. posted by Vargus on September 28, 2000 at 15:54:37:

After going through Flontinot's thread on the char board and seeing some of the questions and responses it sparked a little curiosity as to what exactly do the imms look for in a char be it title, tattoo, leadership, basically any of the neat little things that give an already well done char that much more flavor. Oh, and Shokai's response on how he feels about tattoos, I don't, so if someone would kindly point me to a post elaborating for me I would be greatful.

As to what I said about tattoos, I'll let someone else point you to that post...since I've said a lot about them in various posts...anyway..to answer your question (as broad as it is) I'm going to seperate it a little and give answers that, while not as vauge as the gnomish guru Nepenthe...might be a little overly simplistic.
(has anyone else noticed I've developed a love for itemization?)
1) CABAL LEADERS:

Basically, I think with just about any cabal leadership position there are 3 main factors:
availability: do you have the time to be around to truely lead the cabal? Are you around enough to keep applicants inducted, and to really be known by the cabal members? Are you willing to stick it out in tough times, and truely be a leader?
skill: this doesn't mean what some of you think it means. Is/has your character played the role both defined by cabal and by self up to the level needed to be an example to others? Are you consistant in your roleplay? (and with some cabals..ie: Battle and Empire) Can you convincingly stay alive and thwart your foes?
knowledge: obviously if you don't understand the basics of your cabal, you're not going to be leading it. Also factored into this is how well can you (to some degree, and also not relevant to all cabals) teach newer members about your cabal policies, and whatever. A lot of times, cabals turn and shift greatly within thier guidelines when a strong leader is at the helm...and that change can (at times) have long lasting impact on the cabal.

2) TITLES:
Now as for titles...that's a bit of a crap shoot. There have been times that I've been in the right spot at the right time to see something title-worthy, and other times that I've just watched people long enough that I know they deserve a title...two current examples I'll give:

Balrahd the Holy Talon of the Phoenix
Garenth the Maran of Circle Leadership

I'll let you ask those two in game (though Garenth's title is different now) about thier titles. It should be noted that not all titles are gifts, and some are given for just being an idiot. The bottom line on titles is that it varies from imm to imm, and reason to reason...but almost always there's a semi-decent story to a title...either tragic or not.

3) TATTOOS:
Tattoos? That's different from imm to imm.

4) LYRICS:

"I'm the King of Rock,
there is none higher
all you sucky MC's
can call me sire.."
- Run DMC

Follow Ups:

I mean this in the nicest possible way .... Beladorizid 00:36:06 9/29/2000 (14)
- just because you started me thinking...damn you Shokai(IMM) 02:00:55 9/29/2000 (10)
  - When did you use Moby? n/t `Shady 10:18:11 9/29/2000 (0)
  - A run for my title? Oh yes, but you are the resident king of lyrics. No competition from me. *handshake* (n.txt) Zepachu 09:47:19 9/29/2000 (5)
    - I was refering to my prolific posting... Shokai(IMM) 18:45:14 9/29/2000 (1)
      - I knew whatcha meant ;-) *bow* (n.txt) Zepachu 23:21:19 9/29/2000 (0)
    - My list... (textual list, beyond long!) Zepachu 10:31:59 9/29/2000 (2)
      - Quality, not Quantity. Yuck. n/t `Shady 08:53:34 9/30/2000 (0)
      - Whoo hooo! Someone else listens to Cake!! you're solid with me now!! n/t TSM 16:03:36 9/29/2000 (0)
  - My god..i have probably 90% of those cds, and here I thought i listened to some pretty diverse things. n/t WALSH 09:14:54 9/29/2000 (0)
  - Time, too much, idle hands. Shok.. man... n/t Fuath 03:47:13 9/29/2000 (0)
  - Britney Spears, Korn, and no Beck? A crime! n/t Argh 02:32:49 9/29/2000 (0)
- *rofl* Shokai(IMM) 00:47:02 9/29/2000 (2)
  - Just as long as you don't start doing holiday tunes as the time edges closer.. =) Tharena 16:06:36 9/29/2000 (0)
  - Ahh happy worker off the 'toys' soundtrack, terrible movie, great cd. n/t WALSH 09:12:27 9/29/2000 (0)
boooo! Halith 22:59:57 9/28/2000 (0)

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Comments:	> <i> After going through Flontinot's thread on the char board and seeing some of the questions and responses it sparked a little curiosity as to what exactly do the imms look for in a char be it title, tattoo, leadership, basically any of the neat little things that give an already well done char that much more flavor. Oh, and Shokai's response on how he feels about tattoos, I don't, so if someone would kindly point me to a post elaborating for me I would be greatful.</i> > As to what I said about tattoos, I'll let someone else point you to that post...since I've said a lot about them in various posts...anyway..to answer your question (as broad as it is) I'm going to seperate it a little and give answers that, while not as vauge as the gnomish guru Nepenthe...might be a little overly simplistic. > (has anyone else noticed I've developed a love for itemization?) > 1) CABAL LEADERS: > Basically, I think with just about any cabal leadership position there are 3 main factors: > <i>availability</i>: do you have the time to be around to truely lead the cabal? Are you around enough to keep applicants inducted, and to really be known by the cabal members? Are you willing to stick it out in tough times, and truely be a leader? > <i>skill</i>: this doesn't mean what some of you think it means. Is/has your character played the role both defined by cabal and by self up to the level needed to be an example to others? Are you consistant in your roleplay? (and with some cabals..ie: Battle and Empire) Can you convincingly stay alive and thwart your foes? > <i>knowledge</i>: obviously if you don't understand the basics of your cabal, you're not going to be leading it. Also factored into this is how well can you (to some degree, and also not relevant to all cabals) teach newer members about your cabal policies, and whatever. A lot of times, cabals turn and shift greatly within thier guidelines when a strong leader is at the helm...and that change can (at times) have long lasting impact on the cabal. > 2) TITLES: > Now as for titles...that's a bit of a crap shoot. There have been times that I've been in the right spot at the right time to see something title-worthy, and other times that I've just watched people long enough that I know they deserve a title...two current examples I'll give: > Balrahd the Holy Talon of the Phoenix > Garenth the Maran of Circle Leadership > I'll let you ask those two in game (though Garenth's title is different now) about thier titles. It should be noted that not all titles are gifts, and some are given for just being an idiot. The bottom line on titles is that it varies from imm to imm, and reason to reason...but almost always there's a semi-decent story to a title...either tragic or not. > 3) TATTOOS: > Tattoos? That's different from imm to imm. > 4) LYRICS: > <i>"I'm the King of Rock, > there is none higher > all you sucky MC's > can call me sire.."</i> > - Run DMC

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