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'''[[MUSH_Survival_Guide:_About_MUSHing|Chapter 1: Bare Bones Minimum]]'''- wherein Mushing is talked about in comparison to other mediums, and clients are listed.
  
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'''[[MUSH_Survival_Guide(Sandbox_Ch2)|Chapter 2: How Do I Shot Mush?]]'''- wherein basic mechanics of communication are described.  
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'''[[MUSH_Survival_Guide:_MUSH_Basics|Chapter 2: How Do I Shot Mush?]]'''- wherein basic mechanics of communication are described.  
  
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'''[[MUSH_Survival_Guide(Sandbox_Ch3)|Chapter 3: Can I Haz Character Nao?]]'''- Wherein you find how to be a good guest, survive the horrors(?) of the application process, and how to construct a well-rounded character for MUSHing purposes.
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'''Chapter 3: So How Do I Get A Character Here?'''- You're here!
  
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'''Chapter 4: Everyone was Kung-Fu Fighting with Headgods???'''- To be created, as csys 2.0 is around the corner. Possibly some RP combat advice as well.
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'''[[MUSH_Survival_Guide:_Statting|Chapter 4: Everyone was Kung-Fu Fighting with Headgods???]]'''- Getting your character ready for csys 2.0, combat RP advice, and other goodies.
  
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'''[[MUSH_Survival_Guide:_RP|Chapter 5: Wait, What's This Thing You Call 'Roleplay'?]]'''- Where we discuss the ins and outs of obtaining roleplay and the tricks behind scene-planning.
  
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==Can I Haz Character Nao?==
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==I need to apply to get in?==
  
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Welcome to Chapter 3. If you're reading this, you should have done the following:
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Here on PersonaMush, we have an application system. We do this to make sure concepts fit within the game. The application is available [[Application|here]]. While application styles can vary from person to person, here's an example of [[Example:_Nichirin_Mitsuishi|one from one of our veteran players]].
  
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'''1''': You should be able to access the MUSH.
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== Applications stress me out! ==
  
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'''2''': You can do guestly things, such as communicate on the channels and bother people in the lounge. This is important, since this will help you if there's a question you need answered.  
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Think of it more as a collaboration! The staff in charge of applications is there to guide your application, not stop it. They want you here. They love you. <strike>Alice wants you to die for her</strike> They'll make sure that your character has all the things he/she needs to hit the grid.
  
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==Guestly Behavior==
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== What's this about Arcana...? ==
  
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While we're all pretty easy-going and happy to help, remember that you are a guest. That means, like someone coming into some dude's house, there's a general protocol to follow. Unless you know said dude, you wouldn't automatically raid his fridge. This is sort of the same thing. Many of these suggestions come from past experience with many types of guests, so while this may seem just common sense to some, players have encountered this before many times.
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Just like in the Persona series, feature and original characters are represented by one of the 22 Major Arcana of the Tarot (excluding World and Fool). While a character can fit into many tarot at the same time, the tarot you pick for your original character (as FCs already have theirs set in stone) can be considered a frame for the overall portrait your character presents, rather than the core.  
  
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* Try to use the guest channel for guest-related things. The OOC lounge gets spammy, so it's easy to lose questions. The guest channel has a handy color to it, making it easier for people who are on it to see your question.  
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Your Arcana is used in the Social Link system, just like Persona 3 and 4! When you roleplay with a person, you can give them a social link with the command '''+sl insertnamehere'''. The person you give a link to gets one point in the Arcana your character represents, and you in turn get a point in theirs. These add up towards new persona you can use in battle!
  
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* On that note, if the OOC lounge spam is hurting your ability to read, type 'n' to go to the Quiet Room. No one (including you) can speak there, so it's a useful tool if you need to concentrate on something, but want to be open to pages from other people or chatter on channels.
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== How do I choose my character's Arcana? ===
  
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* Communicate clearly. This doesn't mean 'you must type like you're writing a novel', but try to make sure you're communicating your ideas clearly. While this sounds like common sense, sometimes it's easy to forget that, if you're new to a place, there's no cues there to go on like facial cues or body language. No one's going to know your sense of humor, your likes and dislikes, and what pushes your buttons.
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If you type out the command +arclist and then the name of the arcana, like [[Strength]], you'll see a listing of people with that Arcana. Various sorts of people can fit within the same arcana- remember, [[Nanako Dojima]] from Persona 4 has the same arcana as [[Katsuya Suou]] from Persona 2!
  
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* Answer questions. People may try to clarify things with a question- try to be aware of them and answer. It's okay if you overlooked or missed something, but we've had guests in the past who set themselves on a certain track that's hard to decipher.  
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You can also app for the reverse of an arcana, though this should be considered if the meaning of that reversed Arcana fits you more than simply you fitting some but not all the aspects of an upright arcana. Remember, the characters of Persona 2 and 3 had upright Arcana, and some weren't exactly the most well-adjusted people on the block. It's better to apply for a Reversed Arcana when the character, while they still exemplify that arcana, is especially failing to live up to the lessons the arcana is meant to be teaching them.
  
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* On that note, ask questions! This is a good idea no matter who you're apping, or even if you have your character. If you're apping an FC, you'll want to talk to your castmates. If you're apping an OC, you'll want to talk to some people from your city, faction and/or school, if any of those apply. They can help fill you in on details related to your interests.
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People on the Guest channel can give you suggestions, but try not to be too set on one Arcana versus another. It's generally better to get the character set up first (with maybe an Arcana in two in mind), then pick an Arcana, though some have done things the other way around. Sometimes a character you make up will surprise you with where they fit.
  
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* Be flexible. Many people come on with a set idea of 'I want to have suchandsuch arcana' or 'I want to have suchandusch persona' while not realizing that these depend on a character's personality and past. This gets further complicated when they try to stamp their character concept in any way possible into said arcana or persona, while ignoring suggestions. It's okay to be stubborn, especially if you have a good idea, but try to be receptive!
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== PERSONAPERSONAPERSONA ==
  
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* If staff rules 'no' on a part of your character concept, such as their persona, or an aspect being something that may be too sensitive for the setting, this is where it's not good to be stubborn and insist. People may be able to help you find an alternative that's even better.
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If you're applying for an original character, you will need to make up your own main persona. Since Personas derive from ideas that circulate from the collective human subconscious, it's not quite like, say, summons from Final Fantasy. A persona is an abstracted part of your core self made visual, so it uses parts of your personality and symbolism from its real namesake. That's often why Personas end up looking so unique.
  
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* Weird tidbit: ~_~ on Personamush generally tends to mean 'flutter eyes' rather than irritation. So, when someone goes 'These brownies are heavenly! ~_~' they're not annoyed with those brownies. It's sort of an extension of adding a ~ to the end of sentences to indicate a singsong tone, innuendo, or playfulness.
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* Mythology/Religion: Norse, Welsh, Judeo-Christian, Hindu, Shintoism, etc. Gods, demons, and various shades inbetween and beyond. These are usually strictly religious in nature, or explain how an aspect of the world came to be.
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* Folklore/Ballads/Heroic Tales/etc: While some tales straddle this category and mythology, this means things like fairy tales, urban legends, ballads, and things that are not specifically religious in nature.  
  
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* PersonaMush is constantly evolving, so you'll see news files bork up, different sources contradict each other, or files suddenly updated in reference to a ruling staff had to make on the spot. Which a MU* as old as this which has gone through several staffers, some things just don't get updated to reflect current approval because newer staff members didn't realize that piece of writing was there. Let us know if you find something, and if policy doesn't reflect what's in one news file, let them know so they can change it!
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* Literature/Plays/Operas/etc: More recent ones are subject to closer scrutiny.
  
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* Even if this is a MU* set in modern Japan, do not excessively use romanji (ie gomen nasai, ganbatte, etc) in your OOC speech. Not everyone knows these words or will be familiar with the spelling you use, and it can be annoying to people who *do* know Japanese. Doing it once in a while or out of habit is alright, of course- the key word is 'excessive'.
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* Historical Figures: They must be deceased. Furthermore, they should not be a controversial historical figure if they're modern. More recent historical figures are subject to closer scrutiny.
  
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* If you do something wrong and someone corrects you, it's okay! It's nothing personal. Some things you won't know about unless you're told. Just make sure you learn from it.
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''Sources that Personas *cannot* be from:''
  
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* If you have an app sent in, be patient. Even if an app is approved, it may take a good evening to set a character up due to staff often taking care of things like character builds and stats. A good rule of thumb is to ask after a week. Feel free to hang out in the OOC lounge in the meantime! Catch up on board posts so you'll be partly caught up (faction boards are not be available for guests to see, so just use +bbcatchup <board numbers you've read> when you get your character). Click on pictures of kittens. It's all good.
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* Heavily copyrighted characters from recent media within the past 100 years, like Batman, Mickey Mouse, or Gandalf.  
  
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* Be nice! Seems like simple advice, but remember, you're a guest. Certain things are going to seem bewildering and even annoying simply due to being new, and there's nothing wrong with asking questions to clarify things. It's better that than let frustration get pent up inside you.
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* Living people
  
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==Application Tips and Hints==
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Here on PersonaMush, we have an application system, as opposed to a @pcreate system where you can create your character right out of the gate. We do this to make sure concepts fit within the game and that the player has researched the right things. The application is available [[Application|here]]. While application styles can vary from person to person, here's an example of [[Example:_Nichirin_Mitsushi|one from one of our veteran players]].
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* Mythology you yourself make up, from your own imagination.  
  
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Here's some critical tips to ensure a good application:
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* Objects. While this isn't a general rule, as objects can sometimes be representative of various tales, often allowing lots of leeway, you cannot have your persona be primarily an object.
  
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* Read the news files, either on here or on the MU*. It doesn't matter if you've played all the games, or none. Things from each game have been layered upon one another like a tasty lasagna of psyche and head gods, topped with a healthy amount of plot from RP itself.In the links page of the wiki, you'll find links to summaries, "Let's Play"-type walkthroughs, and other things that can help you.
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Make sure you do your research; it may lead to some surprising conclusions, and many, like folktales, often have several versions. If there's a concept you want (like, say, a fallen hero or the ignored seer), there's many, many nerds on the Guest Channel who will search.
  
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* Do you want an OC (original character), or a FC (Feature Character)? If the latter, [[Inappable|make sure that character is appable]]. For example, Jun from Persona 2 is not appable at this time. On the other hand, if you want to know if someone who isn't on the inappable list -or- the cast list (like social link characters and NPCs) feel free to ask if they're available!
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Since people often come across or come up with various ideas they can't use but want others to see, we've created a page for it called [[Persona_Ideas|Persona ideas]].
  
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* As the MUSH has been around for a while, some FCs have gone through some players. You don't have to match their RP note by note, but this brings up another point: time *has* past. Thus, for example, Tatsuya Suou, the main character from Persona 2, is now graduated and is in college. Your character may no longer be a high school student, but a college student instead. This can leave some room for *some* creative license, but make sure you explain your ideas and concepts on the application.
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==General Application Tips and Hints==
  
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* Keep in mind that the application staff is very thorough on apps; applications are more a collaboration than a job interview, especially when it comes to original characters. What they'll be looking for are qualities that will allow a character to mesh well into the MUSH's social fabric. While your idea for a character can be badass and could be a strong enough concept to be the main character of their own game, staff may still send the app back for some clarifications or suggestions for changes.
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* Read the news files, either on here or on the MU* itself. It doesn't matter if you've played all or none of the games- the articles here are written to explain everything regardless of your knowledge, especially since there are differences between what's canon in the games and what's canon here.
  
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* Do your research. While no one can act like they're an expert on Japan, Japanese modern society not a mirror reflection of western culture. The [[Notable_Links| Notable Links]] page has tons of links to help you, and you can ask questions on the guest channel. No question is too stupid or obvious to ask! Sometimes you'll be surprised by the answer. For example, Japanese are strict on guns, and not many people have cars. A well-researched and well-thought out application is more likely to be approved much faster, even on the first try.
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* Do you want an OC (original character), or a FC (Feature Character)? If the latter, [[Characters|make sure that character is can be apped]]. If you want to know about someone who isn't on the banned FC list -or- on the cast list at all (like social link characters and NPCs) feel free to ask if they're available!
  
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* Persona-users don't have to have extremely dark pasts in order to be interesting or qualify themselves as Persona-users. The cast of Persona 4 were people you could find in any small town setting, but their problems and fears were just as legitimate as the cast of Persona 3 or Persona 2. Don't mistake 'dark' or 'grim' as a tactic to use in order to generate people's interest in a character- sometimes it's the more subtle characters that get the most attention due to how they interact with others.
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* As the MUSH has been around for a while, some FCs have gone through some players. Don't worry! You don't have to match their RP style. Staff is more interested in knowing your take on the character. You will need to find out what crucial events have or have not happened in that FC's history. For example, have they developed a persona? Have they been thrown into a certain electronic device?
  
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* Roleplay a character type *you* want to play. While this can be subjective and some characteristics will be favored over others, don't play a cheerful outgoing female high school student when you have no interest in playing such a character.
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* Don't panic! Applications are more a collaboration than a job interview here, especially when it comes to original characters. Even if your character is awesome on paper, staff wants to make sure it'll be easy for your to jump on the grid. Staff wants your character on here!
  
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* By the same token, try to make sure you provide yourself hooks right at the beginning to get yourself involved with other people. If you're apping a quiet, reserved character, give them several means to thrust them among people like a job, family member, pet, hobby, being elected to some student council position, or some other hook that gives you ways to set up reasons why your character is somewhere. Staffers are likely to be wary of characters who provide no means or hooks to provide for RP, as those players may not be prepared to get the ball going, so to speak.
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* It helps to do research, even if no one here is an expert on Japan. The [[Notable_Links| Notable Links]] page has tons of links to help you. No question is too stupid or obvious to ask!
  
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* Persona-users don't have to have dark pasts or secrets in order to be interesting or qualify themselves as Persona-users. The cast of Persona 4 were people you could find in any suburb setting, but their problems and fears were just as legitimate as the cast of Persona 3 or Persona 2. Sometimes it's the more subtle characters that get the most attention due to how they interact with others.
  
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FCs and OCs are set up on the MUSH via the 22 Major Arcana of the Tarot, much like in the games. While a character can fit into many tarot at the same time, the tarot you pick for your original character (as FCs already have theirs set in stone) can be considered a frame for the overall portrait your character presents, rather than *the core*.  
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* That said, app a character type *you* want to play. While this can be subjective, don't play a cheerful outgoing female high school student just because you feel you need to, not because you want to.
  
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If you type out the command +arclist and then the name of the arcana, like [[Strength]], you'll see a listing of people with that Arcana. Various sorts of people can fit within the same arcana- remember, [[Nanako Dojima]] from Persona 4 has the same arcana as [[Katsuya Suou]] from Persona 2!
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* Make sure to provide yourself roleplay hooks to help get your character started. If you're apping a quiet, reserved character, give them several means to thrust them into scenes. Examples: a job, family member that's asking to to get things for them, pet that requires walking, an outdoor hobby, being elected to some student council position, etc.
  
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You can also app for the reverse of an arcana, though this should be considered if the meaning of that reversed Arcana fits you more than simply you fitting some but not all the aspects of an upright arcana. Remember, the characters of Persona 2 and 3 had upright Arcana, and some weren't exactly the most well-adjusted people on the block. It's better to apply for a Reserved Arcana when things really go downhill through RP.
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*Put any character secrets your character has in your application. They may be an IC secret, but staff needs to know. It may even help staff insert things into scenes or news items that may be relevant to your character, or even inspire a new TP!
  
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People on the Guest channel can give you suggestions, but try not to be too set on one Arcana versus another. It's generally better to get the character set up first (with maybe an Arcana in two in mind), then pick an Arcana, though some have done things the other way around. Sometimes a character you make up will surprise you with where they fit.
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'''Got all that? Then onward to [[MUSH_Survival_Guide(Sandbox_Ch4)|Chapter 4]]!'''
  
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If you're apping an original character, you will need to make up your own main persona. Since personas derive from ideas that circulate from the collective human subconscious, it's not quite like, say, summons from Final Fantasy. You are not summoning a god. A persona is an abstracted part of your core self made visual, and thus, uses parts of your personality and symbolism from its real namesake. That's often why personas end up looking so bizarre.
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Latest revision as of 19:00, 11 May 2014

Contents

Chapter 1: Bare Bones Minimum- wherein Mushing is talked about in comparison to other mediums, and clients are listed.

Chapter 2: How Do I Shot Mush?- wherein basic mechanics of communication are described.

Chapter 3: So How Do I Get A Character Here?- You're here!

Chapter 4: Everyone was Kung-Fu Fighting with Headgods???- Getting your character ready for csys 2.0, combat RP advice, and other goodies.

Chapter 5: Wait, What's This Thing You Call 'Roleplay'?- Where we discuss the ins and outs of obtaining roleplay and the tricks behind scene-planning.

[edit] I need to apply to get in?

Here on PersonaMush, we have an application system. We do this to make sure concepts fit within the game. The application is available here. While application styles can vary from person to person, here's an example of one from one of our veteran players.

[edit] Applications stress me out!

Think of it more as a collaboration! The staff in charge of applications is there to guide your application, not stop it. They want you here. They love you. Alice wants you to die for her They'll make sure that your character has all the things he/she needs to hit the grid.

[edit] What's this about Arcana...?

Just like in the Persona series, feature and original characters are represented by one of the 22 Major Arcana of the Tarot (excluding World and Fool). While a character can fit into many tarot at the same time, the tarot you pick for your original character (as FCs already have theirs set in stone) can be considered a frame for the overall portrait your character presents, rather than the core.

Your Arcana is used in the Social Link system, just like Persona 3 and 4! When you roleplay with a person, you can give them a social link with the command +sl insertnamehere. The person you give a link to gets one point in the Arcana your character represents, and you in turn get a point in theirs. These add up towards new persona you can use in battle!

[edit] How do I choose my character's Arcana? =

If you type out the command +arclist and then the name of the arcana, like Strength, you'll see a listing of people with that Arcana. Various sorts of people can fit within the same arcana- remember, Nanako Dojima from Persona 4 has the same arcana as Katsuya Suou from Persona 2!

You can also app for the reverse of an arcana, though this should be considered if the meaning of that reversed Arcana fits you more than simply you fitting some but not all the aspects of an upright arcana. Remember, the characters of Persona 2 and 3 had upright Arcana, and some weren't exactly the most well-adjusted people on the block. It's better to apply for a Reversed Arcana when the character, while they still exemplify that arcana, is especially failing to live up to the lessons the arcana is meant to be teaching them.

People on the Guest channel can give you suggestions, but try not to be too set on one Arcana versus another. It's generally better to get the character set up first (with maybe an Arcana in two in mind), then pick an Arcana, though some have done things the other way around. Sometimes a character you make up will surprise you with where they fit.

[edit] PERSONAPERSONAPERSONA

If you're applying for an original character, you will need to make up your own main persona. Since Personas derive from ideas that circulate from the collective human subconscious, it's not quite like, say, summons from Final Fantasy. A persona is an abstracted part of your core self made visual, so it uses parts of your personality and symbolism from its real namesake. That's often why Personas end up looking so unique.

Sources that Personas come from can be:

  • Mythology/Religion: Norse, Welsh, Judeo-Christian, Hindu, Shintoism, etc. Gods, demons, and various shades inbetween and beyond. These are usually strictly religious in nature, or explain how an aspect of the world came to be.
  • Folklore/Ballads/Heroic Tales/etc: While some tales straddle this category and mythology, this means things like fairy tales, urban legends, ballads, and things that are not specifically religious in nature.
  • Literature/Plays/Operas/etc: More recent ones are subject to closer scrutiny.
  • Historical Figures: They must be deceased. Furthermore, they should not be a controversial historical figure if they're modern. More recent historical figures are subject to closer scrutiny.

Sources that Personas *cannot* be from:

  • Heavily copyrighted characters from recent media within the past 100 years, like Batman, Mickey Mouse, or Gandalf.
  • Living people
  • Controversial modern figures
  • Mythology you yourself make up, from your own imagination.
  • Objects. While this isn't a general rule, as objects can sometimes be representative of various tales, often allowing lots of leeway, you cannot have your persona be primarily an object.

Make sure you do your research; it may lead to some surprising conclusions, and many, like folktales, often have several versions. If there's a concept you want (like, say, a fallen hero or the ignored seer), there's many, many nerds on the Guest Channel who will search.

Since people often come across or come up with various ideas they can't use but want others to see, we've created a page for it called Persona ideas.

[edit] General Application Tips and Hints

  • Read the news files, either on here or on the MU* itself. It doesn't matter if you've played all or none of the games- the articles here are written to explain everything regardless of your knowledge, especially since there are differences between what's canon in the games and what's canon here.
  • Do you want an OC (original character), or a FC (Feature Character)? If the latter, make sure that character is can be apped. If you want to know about someone who isn't on the banned FC list -or- on the cast list at all (like social link characters and NPCs) feel free to ask if they're available!
  • As the MUSH has been around for a while, some FCs have gone through some players. Don't worry! You don't have to match their RP style. Staff is more interested in knowing your take on the character. You will need to find out what crucial events have or have not happened in that FC's history. For example, have they developed a persona? Have they been thrown into a certain electronic device?
  • Don't panic! Applications are more a collaboration than a job interview here, especially when it comes to original characters. Even if your character is awesome on paper, staff wants to make sure it'll be easy for your to jump on the grid. Staff wants your character on here!
  • It helps to do research, even if no one here is an expert on Japan. The Notable Links page has tons of links to help you. No question is too stupid or obvious to ask!
  • Persona-users don't have to have dark pasts or secrets in order to be interesting or qualify themselves as Persona-users. The cast of Persona 4 were people you could find in any suburb setting, but their problems and fears were just as legitimate as the cast of Persona 3 or Persona 2. Sometimes it's the more subtle characters that get the most attention due to how they interact with others.
  • That said, app a character type *you* want to play. While this can be subjective, don't play a cheerful outgoing female high school student just because you feel you need to, not because you want to.
  • Make sure to provide yourself roleplay hooks to help get your character started. If you're apping a quiet, reserved character, give them several means to thrust them into scenes. Examples: a job, family member that's asking to to get things for them, pet that requires walking, an outdoor hobby, being elected to some student council position, etc.
  • Put any character secrets your character has in your application. They may be an IC secret, but staff needs to know. It may even help staff insert things into scenes or news items that may be relevant to your character, or even inspire a new TP!
Got all that? Then onward to Chapter 4!
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