We had a few questions (likely from the same person, as they came one after another) about the importance of uniqueness of non-bios. Weâve decided not to publish them, as the way they are worded feels as though they might be targeting of some of our players/their applications and we would prefer not to make any of our players uncomfortable.
Instead, we will address the questions here, for everyone to see:
When we say unique, we donât mean that every single character has to have their own plotline and no one else can parallel or mimic that. For example, there will be multiple injuries... we have multiple spies... there were four captives.
Now, we wonât be adding anymore spies at this point unless, under very specific circumstances, they were new to the Order or something along those lines and very specifically plotted out. We also would not accept a non-bio that said their character was captured with the current four, as that would change dynamics greatly.
Our current spies are: Severus (double agent for Order), Theo (double agent for Death Eaters), Evan (unknown to Order), Emma (unknown to Order), and Marlene (unknown to pretty much everyone other than Voldemort/a couple of non-played Death Eaters). There are no other spies, so the character this anon mentioned as taking a spy spot is not the case.Â
We are open to more losses - siblings, romantic partners, etc - but the uniqueness there should be different reasons/ways this might happen. For example, Wila lost her sister who was a Death Eater. This is similar but different than Lucinda, who lost her brother who was in the Order. Both situations spurred them coming to the Order, but both have dealt with their grief in very different way. The parallels here are purposeful and those players have plotted out how this might work within their interactions.Â
Next, some of our non-bios came prior to our second batch characters. When making second batch characters, we discussed with our players any similarities or intentionally made parallels to connect the characters.Â
We want less of ânever seen beforeâ in terms of uniqueness and more how will they fit into the Order? and how might they be different? We donât want someone writing a non-bio that take two of our characters completely and meshes into one - however parallels are great (and welcome!). Last example... we have multiple pureblood/muggleborn romantic relationships that have formed on the dash. Players have been discussing these parallels and how it might work into interactions. We like that -- what we donât want is for one character to overshadow another.
We hope this answers your question, anon, and any others who may be confused. We are still very open to non-bios and have been in discussion with a few possible applicants about them applying for one - and are excited about it! If youâd like more information on specific similarities, please come talk to us off-anon. We wonât be answering any asks that feels targeted towards specific players.Â
