Character Policy and Rules

Just so it's floating around (again!)

I really can't stress enough that you all read the rules!

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Examples of What not to do:
Betty Sueson
Mary Princess Angel Sue (i hope froggy doesn't mind) (c) and
Josh Drew Stuicide (c)

Examples Of what to do:
Character Ref sheets Folder
Orion Mors (c)
Barret Aurik (c) (though we don't use this profile as it belongs to and was made by

We make no exceptions for anyone- it would be unfair to the rest of the group. So please read carefully.

Please read the Credit point system to learn how to acquire a Big three kid.

The numbers of Big Three children will be:
Zeus/Jupiter: 3 or 4 (Zeus gets around)
Poseidon/Neptune: 2-3
Hades/Pluto: 2 ( this is the max!)

These numbers apply to both versions of the gods. Meaning that if we have three Zeus children and one Jupiter- the cabin will be closed.

Q&A

Why are you so against breaking Canon?

Why… why?! Because I like the canon story and I don’t see why anyone would feel the need to change it. I do, however, respect people’s decisions on their views of the canon material. That and at least 70% of the time when a character breaks canon they are mary-sues (from what I’ve seen in my experience)

What does self-insert mean?

A self-insert character is just what it sounds like. A character that is based off (or is) you, but made better and perfect. At least 85% of the time these characters are Mary-Sues.

It is okay to start with traits you have to build from but it is NOT okay to just make the character you.

We do look for signs of Self-Insert. We be up in your profile. ("Hide 'yo kids, Hide 'yo wife?) The use of self pronouns such as I, me, or we and characters sharing your name or favorite things point to self-insert.

Helpful Links: Basics

The Mary-Sue Litmus Test

Height and Weight Chart

Height and Weight Chart #2

A list of Phobias (Fears)

Personality Traits List

Surname(Lastname) List/Site

Shorter Mary-sue test Pretty good and was short.

PJatO links:

Read the books
Camp Half-Blood Wiki

History: Because I believe in finding reaserch to help define your character

Theoi.com Very good reference
List of Greek mythological Figures It’s a wiki so don’t rely on all of the information to much
List of the rivers of the underworld

If you have any helpful links you would like to share just comment here and we’ll add it to the list!