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[wind_not_sky]

I have a somewhat...strange question, regarding the classification of a character.

If I were to app for a character from a novel of mine, which is a reinterpretation of a preexisting mythos (the novel in question being a reinterpretation of Arthurian lore), would that character be considered an original character since it's my own version and there's really no copyright on the lore, or would it be considered fandom since it is, in the end, based upon a preexisting character? (The novel is not yet published, if it matters.)

Thank you!

[jigoku_mods]

In the past, we have listed novel characters that the petitioner has created themselves as "original."

Hope that helps.

[wind_not_sky]

Ah, okay. I'm not really sure if I wanna app him just yet, but I figured the knowledge would be good to have. Thanks.

[jigoku_mods]

We have skirted the issue in the past, but since there seems to be renewed interest we will talk about it again and get back to you as soon as possible. We're sorry for the inconvenience.

[herbalmedicines]

No problem! ♥

[jigoku_mods]

tl;dr: yes, we're going to allow canon updates, however we ask for you to wait until we make a post about it (within the next day or so). If it's not up in the next day or so, feel free to poke us obnoxiously until it is up.

[obscured_pain]

Hello, what's your policy on re using apps? I'm considering Sloth (FMA) and already play her in another comm when I used this application, so could I use parts of that?

[jigoku_mods]

As long as the application was written by you and contains the elements we're looking for (for example, we ask for biggest fear, which other games might not necessarily do), we're okay with re-using apps. Do note, however, that we prefer our applicants to not rely solely on wiki links; you may need to take that into consideration depending on how your application is written.

[obscured_pain]

Thank you,'x

[jigoku_mods]

You're welcome! Don't hesitate to contact us again if you have any further questions.

[dontcallmynamex]

Hi, another question!

*Points to Sloth's app* The character I've apped is really powerful and obviously I'll ask before using them and let people know in an intro if I'm accepted, but will I need to cut back on some of the abilities?

And if I did, would she know she'd lost something or just feel perfectly natural and have her memories altered so she didn't remember having the abilities she'd lost?

[jigoku_mods]

You likely will; we haven't had a chance to read the application yet due to the holiday weekend, unfortunately, but when we do, we will be able to advise you more specifically. We're sorry about the inconvenience of the wait.

[dontcallmynamex]

It's fine, I completely understand if you've been busy,'x

[uraniumnumnum]

Weird question.

I'm contemplating applying here with this character. However, he's a computer program. Would a character like this be allowed in the setting? In his canon, he lives in a network; I would assume that he could live in the apartment network in this RP. Rest assured he wouldn't be able to hack into the server or do anything gamebreaking like that. He would be able to communicate with characters in the real world via video, voice, and text, just like the others; it's just that he wouldn't be able to actually exist there with them.

I'm aware that this would separate him from the ghost/survival horror aspect a bit, but he would have to deal with supernatural interference and disabling of technology, I'm assuming?

[uraniumnumnum]

SHO THANG. Wikipedia is really all that's out there.

It's pretty damn obscure, so if you need more info or clarification, I can answer questions.

[jigoku_mods]

It is pretty much a guarantee I will never be logged into the same journal for consecutive comments orz

Woo! Thanks so much. I'll take a read-through once I finish some list-writing and hit you up if anything seems too confusing. Hopefully we can get you an answer tonight, or by Saturday evening at the latest!