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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2016 17:33:34 GMT -5
Table of Contents
Post 1 - Introduction
Post 2 - Rules
Post 3 - A, B, C
•Body Language Cheat Sheet
•Commonly Misunderstood Words
Post 4 - D, E, F
Post 5 - G, H, I
•Giant Character Sheet (180 Questions)
Post 6 - J, K, L
Post 7 - M, N, O
•Other Ways to Say...
Post 8 - P, Q, R
•Questions to Ask your Character (37)
Post 9 - S, T, U
•Traits of Characters
•Using Adjectives in the Right Order
•Signs of Attraction (Female Viewpoint)
Post 10 - V, W, X
•Voice Types
Post 11 - Y and Z
Post 12 - Members and Joining Form
Post 13 - Credit
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2016 17:59:53 GMT -5
IntroductionHi there! I'm Gumball Watterson and I made this thread called Creation to Death. It's not a story or poem, this a thread that will assist you in all of character creating, developing, and killing off. However, that is not all. I will be posting things like how to expand your vocabulary, word replacement, getting to know your character, and anything you can imagine. I will not be posting all of it right away of course, I will continue to make this a better source for your characters and roleplays any chance I get. I am a pretty organized person who my friends call a perfectionist. Some however say I'm OCD (or CDO because it's alphabetized). I'm not sure what I am, but I organized all of this information from A-Z order excluding a few things. I hope this made it easier for you and does not turn out to be an inconvenience since I will be posting what is under each category in the table of contents. Hopefully I'm not forgetting anything...and if I am I suppose I'll just edit this. Feel free to chat and talk with me once I open this up. Thanks! Your whatever-you-want-to-label-me-as, Gumball T Watterson Oh! P.S., I put everything with a spoiler tag because this would be a very long main post without them 
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2016 18:17:56 GMT -5
Rules
1. Follow all forum rules and regulations:
This is a given, so hopefully I shouldn't have to reiterate them
2. No bullying, flaming, bashing, or harassing:
I want this to be a place where we can all get along and talk about our stories, characters, and roleplay experiences. With of course, random chatting about our days and such. So please, let's avoid sensitive topics. If you are unsure if it is a sensitive topic or not, don't post it. I don't want my thread deleted.
3. No stealing:
This means my thread, other's ideas, or anything else really. It's not okay.
4. No judging or harsh criticism:
Some people are afraid to share their ideas because they think others will judge or hurt their feelings. I don't mind if you give suggestions or something similar, but don’t over do it. Watch your wording so something does not come off the wrong way.
5. Watch for Updates:
I will be putting updates on the table of contents (i.e. Rules {rule number 3 updated!})
6. Enjoy!:
Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Concerns? Please me know!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2016 18:29:52 GMT -5
"A"WIP "B"Body Language Cheat SheetAnger
Anger is one expression of a flight or fight mode - an instinctive, automatic reaction to a threat. In many cases, there is a underlying fear of being harmed. Thanks to automatic nervous system arousal, heart rate increases, pupils dilate, and the face may flush. Other sign of anger include:
•Balling the fists
•Crossing the arms tightly
•Clenching he fists once arms are crossed
•Tight-lipped smile
•Clenched teeth
•Shaking a finger
•Stabbing a finger at someone
Attraction
•Pupils dilate
•Women will cross and uncross their legs to draw attention to them
•Mirroring - (usually unconsciously) mimicking other people's body language
Closed to Conversation
•Keeping hands in pockets (esp. Men)
•Arms and legs crossed
•Sitting back
•Folding hands together on the table (creates a barrier)
•The "four-figure" leg cross (setting the ankle of one leg on the knee of the other) and then grabbing the lower half of the top leg with both hands
Openness and Honesty
•Palms exposed
•Arms and legs unfolded
•Leaning forward
Submissive Signals
•Smiling - this is why some people smile when they are nervous or afraid
•Slumping the shoulders
•Doing anything to appear smaller
Distress
•Men in particular have a tendency to stroke or rub the nape of their neck when their upset. It acts as a self soothing gesture
•Crossed arms - crossed arms act like a protective barrier
•Self-hugging - arms are crossed, hands gripping upper arms
•One-arm cross - one arm crosses the body to hold or touch the other arm - women keep a hand on their purse or bag strap to make this look more natural
•Clutching a purse, briefcase, or bag with both hands
•Adjusting cuffs or cuff links
Lying
Causes a subtle tingling in the face or neck, so the gestures below are attempts to eliminate the feeling
•Covering the mouth - can be like a 'shh' gesture, or they may cover the mouth completely - some people try to cover it by coughing
•Touching or rubbing the nose or below the nose - just a small, quick gesture. Not a scratch
•Rubbing the eyes (mainly in men)
•Scratching the neck with the index finger
Superiority, Confidence, Power, Dominance
•Steepling fingers
•Thumbs sticking out from pockets
•Hands on hips
•Straddling a chair
•Hands folded behind the head while sitting up "C"Commonly Misunderstood Words
Here is the real meaning to commonly misunderstood and misused words:
Enormity - monstrous evil, excessive wickedness, outrageousness
Nonplussed - bewildered, extremely puzzling, at a loss
Bemused - to be bewildered, confused, engrossed in thought
Redundant - Beyond what is necessary or natural, needlessly wordy or repetitive
Plethora - Superabundance, excess
Unique - the only one of it's kind, unparallel
Fulsome - offensively flattering or insincere
Noisome - obnoxious, harmful, offensive to senses
Ironic - the opposite of what was expected
Literally - in a literal manner, word for word
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2016 18:31:21 GMT -5
"D"
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"E"
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"F"
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2016 18:32:39 GMT -5
"G"Giant Character Sheet (180 Questions)
Section 1
Verse: (the universe your character belongs to i.e. Pokemon, Medieval, etc.)
Date: (the date this was completed)
Section 2
Full Name:
Pronunciation:
Nickname/Alias: (fake identity, pet name, anything they like to go by)
Meaning:
Title: (i.e captain)
Pet Name: (i.e. kid, squirt, babe etc)
ID Number: (If any)
Signature: (what is their hand writing like?)
Section 3
Gender:
Gender Role:
Orientation:
Real Age:
Age Appearance: (how old does your character look? Mainly for immortal beings)
Birthday:
Deathday:
Birthplace:
Astrological Sign: (West)
Zodiac Sign: (East)
WIP
"H"
WIP
"I"
WIP
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2016 18:35:39 GMT -5
"J"
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"K"
WIP
"L"
WIP
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2016 18:37:34 GMT -5
"M"WIP "N"WIP "O"Other Ways to Say...Happy -
Cheerful, Delighted, Pleased, Estatic, Content, Amused, Thrilled, or Elated
Sad -
Down at heat, Miserable, Frustrated, Distraught, Down cast, On edge, Gloomy, Despondent, Distressed, Devestated, Dispirited
Nice -
Amicable, Amiable, Courteous, Likeable, Gracious, Considerate, Congenial, Approachable, Charming, Cute
Good -
Excellent, Amazing, Sensational, Marvelous, Terrific, Splendid, Outstanding, Fantastic, Exeptional, Legendary, Awesome
Bad -
Awful, Appling, Rotten, Mean, Dreadful, Nasty, Wicked, Disagreeable, Wretched, Lousy, Outrageous
Pretty -
Gorgeous, Exquisite, Stunning, Handsome, Dazzling, Sensational, Appealing, Delicious, Out of this world, Mesmerizing
Scared -
Spooked, Agitated, Tense, Apprehensive, Harassed, Concerned, Bothered, Edgy, Unnerved, Petrified, Alarmed
Angry -
Irate, Enraged, Touchy, Mad, Cross, Resentful, Indignant, Infuriated, Wound Up, Worked up, Seething
Difficult -
Thorny, Acute, Pressing, Hot-Button, Deep seated, Puzzling, Challenging, Tricky, Mind-boggling, Complicated, Complex
Shocked -
Taken aback, Lost for words, Tounge tied, flabbergasted, Staggered, Outraged, Astounded, Astonished, Speechless, Stunned, Appalled
Intresting -
Exciting, Captivating, Engaging, Engrossing, Thrilling, Gripping, Fascinating, Absorbing, Mind-blowing, Invigorating, Electrifying
Useful -
Beneficial, Rewarding, Fulfilling, Comes in handy, Viable, Workable, Applicable, Of great use, profitable, Efficient
Big -
Massive, Huge, Giant, Gigantic, Enormous, Large, Colossal, Immense, Bulky, Tremendous, Hefty
Small -
Tiny, Petite, Mini, Itsy-Bitsy, Teeny, Minurature, Microscopic, Skimpy, Skeletal, Miniscule
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2016 18:38:57 GMT -5
"P"WIP "Q"Questions to Ask your Character (37)1. What did you eat for breakfast?
Did you make it yourself?
What time do you eat breakfast?
Do you wash the pan after you cook the eggs or do you leave it for the maid to clean?
Do you have a maid?
2. Do you have a cat?
How many cats do you have?
Do you wish you were a cat?
How many litter boxes do you have?
Do you clean the litter boxes every day?
Or does your maid clean the litter boxes?
3. Do you go our for lunch or bring a sack lunch?
Do you take an extra long lunch break and charge the company?
4. Are you an only child?
How many siblings do you have?
Are you close or are you estranged?
5. If you are adopted, do you know your birth parents?
Do you want to find them?
6. Do you call your mother every day, or only on her birthday, Mother’s Day, and Christmas?
Are your parents alive?
7. Do you like to cook?
Do you use recipes or make up your own recipes?
Do you eat out every night?
8. Do you put both socks on first, or one sock, one shoe?
9. Do you have a dog?
Is the dog a rescue dog or bought from a breeder?
10. Or perhaps a hamster?
Or do you have any pets?
11. Do you iron your clothes?
Who does your laundry?
Do you do it yourself or do you send it out?
12. Are you married?
Are you divorced?
How many times have you been married?
13. Do you brush and floss your teeth before you go to bed?
Do you use an electric toothbrush and a water pick?
14.Do you have any cavities?
Are those your real teeth, or are they dentures, or are they all capped?
15.What do you throw into the garbage?
Do you recycle?
16. Do you live in an apartment or a house?
17. Do you own your own home or rent?
18. Do you mow your own lawn or use a landscape service?
19. Have you ever had a garden?
20. Have you ever eaten a carrot right out of the ground?
21. Do you pick your nose?
22. Do you bite your fingernails?
Do you have any bad habits?
23. What is your earliest memory?
24. Do you hold the door open for the person behind you or do you let it go and slam in their face?
25. Do you take chicken soup to your elderly neighbor when they are sick?
26. If you had a dog, would you pick up your dog’s poop when you go for a walk or sneak off and hope no one saw your dog poop on their lawn?
27. If your boss asked you to cheat on your invoice and bill your client for extra hours, would you do it?
28. On Monday morning, are you excited to go to work, or are you sad?
29. If you could go back in time for one day, where would you go?
30. You can cure one disease. Which one would you cure?
31. Do you honk at the car in front of you if they didn’t see the light turn green?
32. Do you exercise or are you a coach potato?
33. If a Boy Scout comes to your door selling popcorn, do you hide in the kitchen or buy popcorn?
34. Have you ever served in the military?
35. What is your greatest fear?
36. Would you like me to get you a glass of water?
Or would you rather have soda?
Wine?
Whiskey? "R"WIP
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2016 18:40:34 GMT -5
"S"Signs of Attraction (Female Viewpoint)
Intrest:
-Body posture stiffening, a visible intake of breath
-Glancing away or down only to look back
-A smile that spreads once caught 'looking'
-Angling one's body towards the other person
-Thrusting shoulders back slightly
-Pushing hair back from one's face (behind the ear, etc.)
-Giving a small wave or tilt of invitation
Flirting:
-Asking about his intrests and opinions
-Smiling and laughing at his jokes
-Touching one's face when speaking
-Exposing one's wrists or palms through gestures
-Touching his knee or arm lightly to emphasize a point
-Leaning in or stepping closer, entering his personal space
-Fiddling with a necklace to draw his gaze there
-Stroking one's hair while listening
-Swiveling towards him so knees are touching
Desire:
-Whetting one's lips
-Tilting head to expose one's neck
-Lingering or suggestive touches (trailing fingers along his collar etc.)
-Gaze drifting between his eyes and lips
-Moving close enough to clearly invite his touch
-Reaching out to touch his shoulders
-Hooking a finger on his belt or touching his shirt buttons
Lust:
-Yielding to embrace, sliding arms around him
-Lifting one's lips to be kissed
-Arching and tilting one's head back
-Touching his jaw line, running fingers through his hair
-Vocalizing (breathing becoming rushed, emitting small moans or gasps)
-Running hands over his chests, squeezing forearms
-Clutching at his shoulders and hips
-Pulling at his clothing to touch his skin
"T"Traits of Characters
I will be organizing this so you have the positive trait above the negative one. Therefore, if you are trying to make Characters you can extend the portion where it talks about personalities. Plus, with more options, you can prevent them from becoming a Mary Sue (perfect) or Gary Stue (straight up evil)
[ ] Confident
[ ] Timid
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[ ] Leader, takes initiative
[ ] follower
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[ ] Assertive, Dominant
[ ] Passive, Submissive
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[ ] Independent
[ ] Relies on others
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[ ] Logical, thinks before acting
[ ] Swayed by emotion, acts before thinking
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[ ] Mature, wise, cautious
[ ] Immature, foolish
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[ ] Decisive
[ ] In decisive
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[ ] Opinionated, able to take a stand
[ ] Ambiguous, Apathetic
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[ ] Willing to endure, competent, strong willed
[ ] Incompetent, weak willed
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[ ] Challenges self, disciplined
[ ] undisciplined, does not challenge self
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[ ] Ambitious
[ ] Goalless
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[ ] Desire for accomplishment
[ ] no desire
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[ ] Desire for self satisfaction, pride in themselves
[ ] Desires to only please others or too prideful
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[ ] Individualistic, wants to be different
[ ] seeks to follow trends
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[ ] Sense of morals
[ ] little sense of morals, sadistic
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WIP
"U"Using Adjectives in the Right Order
Adjectives in the English order must be in this order:
Opinion - size - age - shape - color - origin - material - purpose and then the noun.
For example:
Lovely little old rectangular green French iron whittling knife.
If you were to use them in any other order not only would it be grammatically incorrect but it would sound very odd as well.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2016 18:41:18 GMT -5
"V"Voice Types
Guttural - deep and is made at the back of your throat
High-pitched - high, maybe squeaky
Hoarse - speaks in a low, rough voice usually because their throat is sore
Honeyed - sounds very pleasant, but you should not trust the person who is speaking
Husky - Deep and somewhat hoarse, but usually in an attractive way
Low Adjective - quiet or difficult to hear
Sing Song - voice rises and falls in a musical way
Small - quiet
Smoky - normally sexually attractive in a slightly mysterious way
Softly Spoken - has a quiet or gentle voice
Sotto voce adjective - very quiet
Stentorian - sounds loud or severe
(Possibly more to come)
"W"WIP "X"WIP
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2016 18:44:40 GMT -5
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"Z"
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2016 18:48:01 GMT -5
Members
Gumball Watterson | Gummy, Whales, Hope | Medieval and Fantasy
Joining Form
Screen Name | Nickname(s) | Favorite RP Genre
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2016 18:48:35 GMT -5
Credit
The 3 Kings English on Facebook - Other Ways to Say...
Joe Bunting - 37 Questions to Ask your Character
Tumblr - Body Language Cheat Sheet
writerswrite.co.za - Commonly Misunderstood Words
Matthew Anderson - Using Adjectives in the Right Order
onestopforwriters.org - Signs of Attraction (Female Viewpoint)
The Writers Handbook - Voice Types
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2016 14:10:20 GMT -5
Open for chatting, even if it is a work in progress ^^"
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2016 17:55:07 GMT -5
{I'm only going to update this if people prove they're intrested ._.}
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