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Post by: Jace on 24 Nov 2013, 13:08
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Title: Re: [Character] Cuci Cairi (WIP)
Post by: Drakolus on 24 Nov 2013, 17:18
If nothing else, it works to get my old-man-itis up in arms saying "Damned Kids!"

The only things I can find are the initial few sentences you say parents a lot and I'm kinda wondering where it is all going.  But I suppose if your character is young and somewhat directionless...that's the whole point?
Title: Re: [Character] Cuci Cairi (WIP)
Post by: Nissui on 24 Nov 2013, 18:07
Out there is an issue which will ignite a fire under her ass. She just needs to find it.  ;)
Title: Re: [Character] Cuci Cairi (WIP)
Post by: Jace on 24 Nov 2013, 20:22
If nothing else, it works to get my old-man-itis up in arms saying "Damned Kids!"

The only things I can find are the initial few sentences you say parents a lot and I'm kinda wondering where it is all going.  But I suppose if your character is young and somewhat directionless...that's the whole point?

Yeah, part of the point was to imply the directionless aspect. But most of it was just wanting to get the "family stuff" kind of out of the way. This is how it happened, she moved on, etc. But a couple others have mentioned it being odd, perhaps I should rework it.
Title: Re: [Character] Cuci Cairi (WIP)
Post by: Jace on 24 Nov 2013, 20:24
Out there is an issue which will ignite a fire under her ass. She just needs to find it.  ;)

We'll see how things go. I'm not particularly plugged into the Gallente RP scene, so I tried to leave her rather open to various possibilities as far as Gallente or just a purely independent direction might go.
Title: Re: [Character] Cuci Cairi (WIP)
Post by: Desiderya on 24 Nov 2013, 21:47
I like.
Title: Re: [Character] Cuci Cairi (WIP)
Post by: Jace on 25 Nov 2013, 08:16
I like.

Any criticism, things to think about changing?
Title: Re: [Character] Cuci Cairi (WIP)
Post by: Desiderya on 25 Nov 2013, 19:15
I've enjoyed the credibility. You're trying to balance the points quite well, usually one would expect to read "Graduated top of the class" and "Exceptional talents in area X" or "has murdered 150000000000 people" in one of those writeups!
That said, it's a backstory. Seeing a character in action is much more telling and interesting. So far there's nothing I'd criticize. :)
Title: Re: [Character] Cuci Cairi (WIP)
Post by: Jace on 25 Nov 2013, 22:47
I've enjoyed the credibility. You're trying to balance the points quite well, usually one would expect to read "Graduated top of the class" and "Exceptional talents in area X" or "has murdered 150000000000 people" in one of those writeups!
That said, it's a backstory. Seeing a character in action is much more telling and interesting. So far there's nothing I'd criticize. :)

Yeah, I'm still working out her IC personality a bit. We'll see how she develops as there are more lengthy interactions.
Title: Re: [Character] Cuci Cairi (WIP)
Post by: Jace on 26 Nov 2013, 11:47
Edit: Added themesong and a second render.
Title: Re: [Character] Cuci Cairi (WIP)
Post by: Korsavius on 27 Nov 2013, 01:08
I found it to be well written and interesting overall. One thing I found rather odd was that someone with "slightly above average" grades, and a record of delinquency was accepted into one of the most prestigious universities in the cluster. Other than that, she seems to be a very interesting character, and one that should be fun trying to figure out her "direction."
Title: Re: [Character] Cuci Cairi (WIP)
Post by: Nissui on 27 Nov 2013, 02:22
One thing I found rather odd was that someone with "slightly above average" grades, and a record of delinquency was accepted into one of the most prestigious universities in the cluster.

I guess you could say she was... grandfathered in.
Title: Re: [Character] Cuci Cairi (WIP)
Post by: Jace on 27 Nov 2013, 02:27
I found it to be well written and interesting overall. One thing I found rather odd was that someone with "slightly above average" grades, and a record of delinquency was accepted into one of the most prestigious universities in the cluster. Other than that, she seems to be a very interesting character, and one that should be fun trying to figure out her "direction."

When reading on the Evelopedia, it seemed like the university was mostly famous more so than prestigious. I believe it mentioned half a million students from a variety of backgrounds. Perhaps I misinterpreted, though?
Title: Re: [Character] Cuci Cairi (WIP)
Post by: Korsavius on 27 Nov 2013, 03:34
Perhaps not. In any case, it is an interesting fact about her regardless. :)
Title: Re: [Character] Cuci Cairi (WIP)
Post by: Jace on 27 Nov 2013, 10:00
Perhaps not. In any case, it is an interesting fact about her regardless. :)

Oops, I meant half a billion. It mentioned 500 million students, as well as the prestigious students having exclusive societies a la Skull and Bones, etc. So I figured a decent amount of those students could be from poorer backgrounds. Hm.
Title: Re: [Character] Cuci Cairi (WIP)
Post by: Jace on 27 Nov 2013, 10:05
One thing I found rather odd was that someone with "slightly above average" grades, and a record of delinquency was accepted into one of the most prestigious universities in the cluster.

I guess you could say she was... grandfathered in.

I really need to start multiquoting in a single reply. But yes, I had also intended that her having the funds from her grandparents for the tuition would help her get in, as she wouldn't need to qualify for an academic scholarship. What do you think, did it seem out of place that she got in?
Title: Re: [Character] Cuci Cairi (WIP)
Post by: Nissui on 27 Nov 2013, 10:21
I really need to start multiquoting in a single reply. But yes, I had also intended that her having the funds from her grandparents for the tuition would help her get in, as she wouldn't need to qualify for an academic scholarship. What do you think, did it seem out of place that she got in?

My read on UC was that it was the cluster's largest educational institution, so it makes plenty sense to me that there would be a vast swath of 'average' students. Partnership programs, subsidies, transfer curricula, there are all sorts of ways that UC or the Fed government might support students from a variety of backgrounds.
Title: Re: [Character] Cuci Cairi (WIP)
Post by: Jace on 27 Nov 2013, 10:24


My read on UC was that it was the cluster's largest educational institution, so it makes plenty sense to me that there would be a vast swath of 'average' students. Partnership programs, subsidies, transfer curricula, there are all sorts of ways that UC or the Fed government might support students from a variety of backgrounds.

Yeah, with half a billion students, that was my impression as well. And considering how many capsuleers come out of that place, I was hoping it would be an "average" choice for Cuci.
Title: Re: [Character] Cuci Cairi (WIP)
Post by: Jace on 27 Nov 2013, 12:58
Edit: Added more situational music, as well as a general OST.
Title: Re: [Character] Cuci Cairi (WIP)
Post by: Jace on 30 Nov 2013, 07:33
Edit: Updated appearance and images.
Title: Re: [Character] Cuci Cairi (WIP)
Post by: Erys Charantes on 30 Nov 2013, 19:42
Honestly, I like. Very identifiable, and nicely differentiated from many others in that she seems like a human who stumbled into greatness, rather than greatness with a thin veneer of human. I'm interested to see how she turns out IC.
Title: Re: [Character] Cuci Cairi (WIP)
Post by: Jace on 30 Nov 2013, 22:39
Honestly, I like. Very identifiable, and nicely differentiated from many others in that she seems like a human who stumbled into greatness, rather than greatness with a thin veneer of human. I'm interested to see how she turns out IC.

Yeah, I'm a bit curious as well.  :P  Me thinks she will change over time, indeed.
Title: Re: [Character] Cuci Cairi
Post by: Jace on 20 Feb 2014, 15:15
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