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singularityooc2011-08-13 04:43 pm
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Policy Discussion
Some of Singularity's players have questions about the game policies on AU character applications. This post has been put up to allow players to approach the staff to ask questions, offer suggestions, and voice concerns regarding those policies. The moderators are also available via IM/PM [contact information] if any player does not feel comfortable discussing their concerns in public.
As of the end of this application round (August 15th), AU applications will be closed until this matter can be resolved. This ban on AU apps does not apply to the exceptions listed in the AU policies (malleable protagonists and canon AUs).
As of the end of this application round (August 15th), AU applications will be closed until this matter can be resolved. This ban on AU apps does not apply to the exceptions listed in the AU policies (malleable protagonists and canon AUs).
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I think what we're looking for is, while that's a decent start, in practice not much changes. Examples are all fine and good, but I think Teal is onto something when AUs need to be judged more on quality to handle characters/prose, and less so of AU content itself. For instance there could be an AU were everyone is essentially the evil twin to their canon. It's a small change but could be justifiable as an AU character - but personalities could be radically different based on this.
Of course, there are some exceptions. Paper thin AU justifications obviously won't fly, but as it stands, the Better As Fanfic catchall doesn't seem like it should stay.