Here is my attempt at a Monster Bio, I borrowed several parts from Throttle's New Bio template so please understand that credit goes to him for his work, I in no way am accepting credit for this :
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Monster Name : (This should include species only, those who wish to use a monster class as a character should name their character and include the monster type in the Hall of Warriors)
Growth : (Include the monster’s life cycle if applicable and the likelihood of encountering the monster while in its different stages, for example a Blue Dragon could have a baby form, adult form and elder form. Include approximate height/weight and appearance as well as any discernable differences between their stages, if there are no differences just say N/A)
Behavior Patterns : (Describe the monsters temperament ranging from inherently evil or territorial to passive and unaggressive unless attacked. Describe plausible reasons for the monster to engage in combat. Also include : whether they travel in packs or herds or by themselves; whether they eat plant, animal, magic, rock etc ; whether they follow a leader as in an alpha, or whether they are individuals)
Habitat : (Include possible locations for where the monster could be sighted, and include reasons why they live there.)
Strength : (This is a section completely devoted to the physical strength of your Monster. Describe to us its brute strength, such as how much it can lift, how much damage it can do to a brick wall, for example, in a single punch.
It is also useful to state how much damage a punch would do to a character if the opponent’s health was at 500 (with minimal defensive capabilities), and give it’s damage a numerical value. DO NOT automatically assume that every character's health is recorded by numerical values. This is simply a ratio for the mods to understand.)
Speed : (In this section state how quickly the monster can move. How quickly it can sidestep, how fast it can run, and how fast its attacks are)
Endurance : (In this section state how much damage the monster can endure without using numbers, state how long the monster can fight for before becoming tired, how fast it can run at full speed.)
Elemental strengths and weaknesses : (Include only its resistance/absorption or weakness of elemental magic/skills, and explain why it would be strong/weak against it.)
Status defense and weaknesses: (Include only resistance or weakness to status effects, and explain why it would be strong/weak against it.)
Abilities : (This is NOT magic, that has its own section. State any specific physical abilities of the monster. For each ability, you must describe the general appearance, the theoretical effects, and the duration of any long-standing skills. These skills can range from the use of artefacts, such as pendants, to a shout or power up that gives you more strength. If your character uses Chi, Ki, or any other form of bodily/mental/external energy to fuel their attacks, you must state it here, as energy is not technically magic.
Also, if you are using energy, you should state how much of your energy each energy attack will cost you, in terms of fractions.)
Magic : (This is the section where magic goes. In here, you state the type or element be it Fire, Earth, Air, Wind, Water, Lightning, Aether, Arcane, Necromancy, etc. of your magic, and for each type, state the appearance and theoretical effects of this magic. If, for example, you sport Necromancy and decide to raise corpses, describe how long the skill takes before it is complete, how much energy it takes, what the undead will look like, what abilities/strength they have, etc. This applies to all magics, and each should be described in the most precise detail you can manage.)
Additional Information : (Anything else?)
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I would like to offer a few suggestions on getting the Monster handler section underway :
-First we should create a post for the ongoing Create a Monster competition. Include prizes (such as a banner/sig/reputation points) for acceptable bio's. And include whatever bio template we decide to use.
-We should then create a topic in the Alliances section for a Monster Handler Guild this way members are easily locatable and members would have a place to look to find handlers they can ask to battle with them.
-We should create a topic in the Legendary/Practitioners forums for people to sign up to fight Monsters.
-We should also create a sign up sheet for members that wish to allow their characters to be used as NPC's.
Thats all I have so far.
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Monster Name : (This should include species only, those who wish to use a monster class as a character should name their character and include the monster type in the Hall of Warriors)
Growth : (Include the monster’s life cycle if applicable and the likelihood of encountering the monster while in its different stages, for example a Blue Dragon could have a baby form, adult form and elder form. Include approximate height/weight and appearance as well as any discernable differences between their stages, if there are no differences just say N/A)
Behavior Patterns : (Describe the monsters temperament ranging from inherently evil or territorial to passive and unaggressive unless attacked. Describe plausible reasons for the monster to engage in combat. Also include : whether they travel in packs or herds or by themselves; whether they eat plant, animal, magic, rock etc ; whether they follow a leader as in an alpha, or whether they are individuals)
Habitat : (Include possible locations for where the monster could be sighted, and include reasons why they live there.)
Strength : (This is a section completely devoted to the physical strength of your Monster. Describe to us its brute strength, such as how much it can lift, how much damage it can do to a brick wall, for example, in a single punch.
It is also useful to state how much damage a punch would do to a character if the opponent’s health was at 500 (with minimal defensive capabilities), and give it’s damage a numerical value. DO NOT automatically assume that every character's health is recorded by numerical values. This is simply a ratio for the mods to understand.)
Speed : (In this section state how quickly the monster can move. How quickly it can sidestep, how fast it can run, and how fast its attacks are)
Endurance : (In this section state how much damage the monster can endure without using numbers, state how long the monster can fight for before becoming tired, how fast it can run at full speed.)
Elemental strengths and weaknesses : (Include only its resistance/absorption or weakness of elemental magic/skills, and explain why it would be strong/weak against it.)
Status defense and weaknesses: (Include only resistance or weakness to status effects, and explain why it would be strong/weak against it.)
Abilities : (This is NOT magic, that has its own section. State any specific physical abilities of the monster. For each ability, you must describe the general appearance, the theoretical effects, and the duration of any long-standing skills. These skills can range from the use of artefacts, such as pendants, to a shout or power up that gives you more strength. If your character uses Chi, Ki, or any other form of bodily/mental/external energy to fuel their attacks, you must state it here, as energy is not technically magic.
Also, if you are using energy, you should state how much of your energy each energy attack will cost you, in terms of fractions.)
Magic : (This is the section where magic goes. In here, you state the type or element be it Fire, Earth, Air, Wind, Water, Lightning, Aether, Arcane, Necromancy, etc. of your magic, and for each type, state the appearance and theoretical effects of this magic. If, for example, you sport Necromancy and decide to raise corpses, describe how long the skill takes before it is complete, how much energy it takes, what the undead will look like, what abilities/strength they have, etc. This applies to all magics, and each should be described in the most precise detail you can manage.)
Additional Information : (Anything else?)
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I would like to offer a few suggestions on getting the Monster handler section underway :
-First we should create a post for the ongoing Create a Monster competition. Include prizes (such as a banner/sig/reputation points) for acceptable bio's. And include whatever bio template we decide to use.
-We should then create a topic in the Alliances section for a Monster Handler Guild this way members are easily locatable and members would have a place to look to find handlers they can ask to battle with them.
-We should create a topic in the Legendary/Practitioners forums for people to sign up to fight Monsters.
-We should also create a sign up sheet for members that wish to allow their characters to be used as NPC's.
Thats all I have so far.
