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What do you do when you can't decide on a character's eyecolor? you remove their eyes, of course. But I quickly liked the idea of she being blind anyway.
And it's official, I have a sparkledog character
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Note: this character is currently decesased
Name: Nube
Pack: The Circle
Current age: 2
Initial Age: 9 months
Gender: Female
Breed-base: Her anatomy, save for the long snouted face, resembles that of a Pekingese or a Chin.
Abilities: Her nose can emit yellow light at will (Intense enough to lit up around her ratio, but has no effect in other’s vision).
Under the extreme fear of losing her life, her entire body flashes an intense white light for an instant, this one may blind an opponent for no more than 1 minute (and she will be unable to flash again before 30 minutes passed). The opponent must be standing 2 feet (0,6 metres) or less away from her in order to be temporally blinded. The flash is involuntary, and only an extreme fear can trigger it.
Physical Strengths: Very fast and agile. Thick fur coat can offer a little protection if she falls or clashes into things.
Physical Weaknesses: Physically weak, her bite force is low, and her bones are fragile.
Blind. She frequently bumps into objects and other dogs, being especially prone to this (and getting hurt in the process) when she’s running fast.
Height/Weight: Height: 8 In/0.2 metres-4,5 kg/10 lbs.
Personality: Friendly, curious, active, hardworking, and surprisingly loyal. She is glad to be given active tasks to do, and loves to prove herself capable of doing her job, despite her vision impairment. Very scaredy when confronted face to face.
Cleptomaniac. She will take the object and run away, and unless the stolen item has an actual use for her (e.g: being edible), she’ll drop it shortly after, as she is not interested in keeping the object, only in taking it. If a stronger dog chases after her, she’ll drop it after a while, and dramatically apologize about it. She tipically goes after items with a strong scent, or that make any sort of sound.
Despite her open welcoming attitude, she is very little empathetic, and other dogs's feelings mean nothing to her. Regarding the Circle, she's only interested on the labors towards the goal, not so much on the goal itself. In fact, it's easy to say the only dogs she ever genuinely cared about are her long lost "Granny", and Noble. When facing coflicting views from others, even ones she considers to be very wrong, she won't take offense from the opossite and bluntly call their flaws out, no matter the other's rank. She coinsiders sadness useless, and doesn't practise it.
Her usual cheery and playful attitude may make her look alot younger than she is, and even in her adulthood she's often confused for a puppy at first sight.
History:Born part of a very numerous litter, her (single) mother abandoned her after weaning, in front of a building where she knew a pack of dogs lived. Little did her mother know that said pack was a band of thieves, who quickly noticed the pup’s glowing nose.
The thieves took her in and raised her, and she was eventually given the duty of standing still in the distance, by a safe way out, giving light signals to the others in the indicated moment, especially when they had to quickly flee in the dark. She, in the other hand, grew quickly bored of her role and wanted to participate in the assaults. For that reason, she began leaving her spot, often noisly catching up to the others, which spoiled their plans in more than one ocassion. For this reason, she was eventually kicked out of the band and is now wandering alone.
Other: She’s microphtalmic (her eyes are abnormally small and atrophyated)
When she steals, she thoruoughfully explores her path first, takes the item and then runs back in the same direction, in order to minimize the risk of bumping into things. In case of emergency, she may change the path and run slower, with her head lowered, in order to minimize damage.
She doesn’t think stealing is wrong, for she considers, with no actual malice, that, if she was able to take it, the object is rightfully hers. She is, however, very well aware that most dogs don’t appreciate being stolen from.
When in front of an emotionally hurt dog, she can be supportive by being inclussive and welcoming, but she is completely unable to give any sort of advice or show empathy, she’ll just invite him/her to play and tell dumb jokes.
Likes: Jingling sounds. Lapping dew from grass and leaves. Friendly dogs. Funny stuff. Actively helping in any group project. Playing with others. Excercising. Silly jokes. Open spaces. Noble.
Dislikes: Large irascible dogs. Rotten or otherwise decayed food, she’d rather starve than not eat fresh food. Having nothing to do. Not being able to socialize frustrates her greatly. Not feeling useful in a group activity. Inactive roles. Being ignored. Being alone. Sentimentalism and emotionality. Enclosed spaces.
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Comments: 36
SheeKNS [2013-06-23 12:21:06 +0000 UTC]
Que linda perrita!!! Puede irse con DIX a sparkledoggear por ahí lol (? inventé una palabra 8D)
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Nothofagus-obliqua In reply to SheeKNS [2013-06-23 17:46:53 +0000 UTC]
Ja ja, de parranda en versión sparkly :'D
Muchas gracias! ^^
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Meruseitai [2013-06-03 10:52:46 +0000 UTC]
ZOMG you finally have your own sparkledog!!! xD She's soooo cute, though c: I love how you did her hair fluff, so poofy! x3
The fact that she's a clepto dog amuses me lol. *totally needs to get own sheet finished*
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Nothofagus-obliqua In reply to Meruseitai [2013-06-23 17:48:21 +0000 UTC]
Lol, thanks alot :'). I created her from a cloud. Clouds=best character designers!
I think she's gonna be a really fun character to play with, I really have to introduce her to RP soon ^^
And, looking forward for it!! 8D
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Nothofagus-obliqua In reply to Rebelwolf13570 [2013-06-01 21:41:31 +0000 UTC]
you mean the Fonts?
one is "Adonais" (name), and the others "AristotelianNBP"("Lost Athens RP") and "Dalek" (most of the text)
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Evelyn-Cross [2013-05-28 01:43:18 +0000 UTC]
Your characters are always so interesting. Definitely love the color scheme and her ability. 8D
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Nothofagus-obliqua In reply to Evelyn-Cross [2013-05-28 16:39:27 +0000 UTC]
Aww, thank you so much!! ^^
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zebratoon [2013-05-26 17:30:38 +0000 UTC]
genial otro perrito!!!
GASP! es un sparkle dog!!??
haha, no soy muy fanática de los sparkle dogs, pero este no es de esos típicos perros escuálidos con pelo de arco iris, mas bien tiene un aspecto místico, como de fantasma
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Nothofagus-obliqua In reply to zebratoon [2013-05-27 04:04:51 +0000 UTC]
Ja ja, en verdad no es realmente una sparkledog, lo decía más que nada por sus poderes :'D. Muchísimas gracias!! ^^
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Songdogx [2013-05-25 22:22:38 +0000 UTC]
When her dandruff becomes glitter, then she'll be a true sparkle dog.
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Songdogx In reply to Nothofagus-obliqua [2013-05-26 05:00:58 +0000 UTC]
Quick question, can Nube and Stoic be besties?
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Nothofagus-obliqua In reply to Songdogx [2013-05-27 03:12:48 +0000 UTC]
I think they could :'D They would have a rather fun interaction, I think!
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missy-midnight [2013-05-25 21:46:29 +0000 UTC]
hey, if your looking for a pack, im forming one, we just need 1 more dog. one dog has already joined, all we need is you! do you want to join?
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Nothofagus-obliqua In reply to missy-midnight [2013-05-26 02:46:39 +0000 UTC]
Hey! ^^ I'd love to be able to help you, but I'm scared I won't be able to introduce Nube into the RP before at least a couple of weeks, but possibly even more (because of a busy schedule ), as I plan to get far more active in the group as I'm done with a few things.
I wish you the best of lucks finding a third dog!! I'm pretty sure someone will soon join
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Chess-Kitten [2013-05-25 21:38:24 +0000 UTC]
Me encantan esas colas hiperpeludas <3 Je, y que hay de malo con los sparkles? A mi me encantan, y hay algunos que son muy creativos y no caen en excesos, tal como este, el diseño está precioso y ese azulcito suave si que pega con el nombre :3 La carita se me hizo parecida a mi border collie, tiene el mismo patrón de manchas, expresion dulce y orejas más caidas que paradas. Algun día te voy a hacer un fanart de ella, me cayó genial. Que te diviertas roleando con ella :3
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Nothofagus-obliqua In reply to Chess-Kitten [2013-05-26 03:05:27 +0000 UTC]
Ja ja, a mí también me gustan los sparkledogs cuando no son excesivos :'D. Me alegra que te guste ésta cachorrita, efectivamente me la inventé cuando estaba mirando el cielo, en la playa Catritre ^^.
Aww, cuando quieras!! me encantaría verla en tu estilo ^^
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KestrelRaptor [2013-05-25 07:35:28 +0000 UTC]
She is so beautiful, I love the soft colours you used for her and she seems like she has a wonderful personality
Her personality reminds me of a very friendly cat my brother had, sadly he was also blind, and due to old age we had to have him put down yesterday.
Amazing work though
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Nothofagus-obliqua In reply to KestrelRaptor [2013-05-26 02:52:26 +0000 UTC]
Thank you very much!! ^^ I created her as I was looking for shapes in the clouds
Aww, sorry to hear about the kitty
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KestrelRaptor In reply to Nothofagus-obliqua [2013-05-26 04:01:04 +0000 UTC]
Well she is beautiful
No problem, i just thought it was kind of nice to see a character that reminds me of him
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CorvusRaven [2013-05-25 03:14:55 +0000 UTC]
Aww, how cute I'm glad there's another little dog
When I hear her name, I can't help but think n00b xD
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Nothofagus-obliqua In reply to CorvusRaven [2013-05-26 02:49:43 +0000 UTC]
Thanks alot!! ^^. Pekes ftw! I should totally ship her with Barko in some moment, lol.
(haha, I think her name would sound something like Noo-Bay )
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CorvusRaven In reply to Nothofagus-obliqua [2013-05-26 04:29:09 +0000 UTC]
Lol, I was thinking the same thing xD They would look cute together Hopefully Squishy didn't hear me say that
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Nothofagus-obliqua In reply to CorvusRaven [2013-05-28 16:41:05 +0000 UTC]
Ha ha, indeed! ^^ Better not xD. Or maybe nube has a secret crush on Barko and suffers because he's taken, in her own teenage pup drama! xD
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Shinkoryu14 [2013-05-25 00:21:50 +0000 UTC]
Alrighty, looks like its time for a review!
We have some concerns about the strength of the ability. Being able to render an opponent blind for three minutes is a fairly major power. You stress that it only activates when she's frightened, but in her personality you state that she is "Very scaredy when confronted face to face." Given that, her becoming frightened enough to activate this ability doesn't strike me as hard to do. You might consider shortening the time that the other dog is rendered blind to one minute.
Furthermore, we really can't accept blindness as a weakness when accompanied by enhanced senses. I know you state that she still bumps into things, but you then go on to elaborate at length about all the precautions she takes to avoid bumping into things. Not only does this render the weakness moot, it also presents a clear image of exactly what we are looking to avoid by not allowing blind dogs with enhanced senses- a blind dog where the blindness is never or seldom a factor in their behavior. Blind without being blind, essentially. Furthermore, if we bend the rules on one occasion it could present an instance in future situations for people to use as a reason why their character should be allowed. I'm sorry, but you'll need to either chose a different weakness or eliminate the enhanced senses.
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Nothofagus-obliqua In reply to Shinkoryu14 [2013-05-25 00:30:22 +0000 UTC]
Sure, both changes were made . The enhanced senses was more an attempt of being realistic, but I certainly don't mind removing them, as the purpose was she being, while cautious, still very troubled by it
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Shinkoryu14 In reply to Nothofagus-obliqua [2013-05-25 00:39:29 +0000 UTC]
No worries.
The truth is, blindness doesn't necessarily make the other senses inherently better. It's just that blind creatures pay more attention to their other senses because they depend on them more. The brain takes in a lot of sensory input, but it can't possibly process it all so it discards what it doesn't deem important. So to a person with working eyesight, someone who is blind will seem to have super awesome hearing simply because their brain doesn't have to sort through input from the eyes, so it focuses more attention on the other senses. The sighted and blind person hear all the same things, the blind person just consciously notices more of what they're hearing.
Regardless, ref accepted! Have fun!
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TheDarkRaven17 [2013-05-24 23:50:00 +0000 UTC]
Que adorable cosita y muy bonito nombre,habilidades,historia,todo,solo quiero abrazarla y mimarla
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Nothofagus-obliqua In reply to TheDarkRaven17 [2013-05-25 00:48:07 +0000 UTC]
J aja, muchísimas gracias!! va a ser divertida de usar!
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