Names and Descriptions

Here at Dark Risings, we prefer that our players have original names. If you are asked to change your name, please do not argue with the immortal asking you to do so, and take a few moments to come up with an original name. We have a command that will rename your character and won't require you to log off or delete, so its really easy. Here are a few guidelines to help you in choosing an appropriate name for your character:

* Try to stay away from names that are previously used in works of fiction, whether it be a book, movie, television show, etc.
* Do not use names that are other words backwards, profane, verbs, nouns, or adjectives.
* Do not choose a name that may offend someone based on race, religion, or ethnic background.
* Some "modern" names may not be permitted. For example, "Bob" is not an acceptable choice for a name.

Also consider how your name ‘sounds’. An ogre with the name Lathrethielle is a little unbelievable.

If you would like help choosing a name, the following resources are available:

Fantasy Name Generator
Everchanging Book of Names
Kabalarian Name Site

After logging into Dark Risings, you will need to write a description of your character before your name is approved. You have until level 11 to do this. Your description should be a physical description of yourself rather than a character history. Avoid lines that force events to happen such as, "You see so and so before you and he slices your throat!" Instead, describe your physical attributes, what you are wearing, etc. and be creative. A good description can lend a hint to who your character is and what they are about just by their physical appearance. Resources? The dictionary and thesaurus are powerful tools.

-A Good Description Example-

You can tell by looking at this young woman that she is pure drow. Her skin is dark brown, a sharp contrast to her pink lips. Her jet black hair is cut sharply, at an angle and falls just below her rounded chin. Liquid brown eyes peer up at you through heavy curly lashes, you notice tiny gold flecks in them.

Her stature is that of someone who is quite proud, as she turns away from you, you notice the uplift of her chin and a small tattoo of an encircled dragon on a sword on her slender neck.

-A Bad Description Example-

teh first thing you notice on this kine man is his peg leg it is shorter than the

other leg and clops when he walks you see his bare foots pokes out under long pants cinched at the ankles his toes

are green and yellow and sick looking like he not bathed in years as you eyes travel up you notice how skinny he and how my clothes hang off his bo dy in raggedy form with tears in it you see long scar run on my forearm from when his dad beat him up in forth grade

for leaving my toys on the dloor and not cleaning up he likes to dance his chin is big and round and flat with a big dimple hole in it you think he wants to rule the world by enslaving all races under my power with m y super thinking ray that makes you think what he wants you to think and be his s lave

Stardryfter is in excellent condition.