Post by Kurosaki on Jul 26, 2009 22:28:37 GMT -5
If you couldn't tell from the thread's title, this is the template that you will need to fill out if you want to create an island for Bon Voyage! Islands are handled our very own Island Team, and are accepted based on whether or not they fit well into the setting, their potential to be used in plots, and, perhaps most importantly, the amount of effort that was used to create it.When you're creating an island, make it a place that you could see yourself writing a story in! If there aren't people living there, fill it with other things - perhaps there are ruins or interesting plants and animals who call it home? And if there are people who call it home, think about how they interact with one another and visitors, how they make a living, whether they're affiliated with the World Government or not - the list goes on and on! If you make an island that you ultimately think that you wouldn't enjoy telling a story on, then its unlikely anyone else would either.Oh, and don't think that those high-quality islands we're looking for will go unrewarded. The current reward for an accepted island, regardless of what area of the forum it is intended for, is 25 Poinz! But keep an eye out; there may be instances where islands intended for certain areas of the forum may be worth a higher amount…
Also, please note the following!
- We are currently accepting new islands for the four Blues.
- We are currently not accepting new islands for either half of the Grand Line.
The Template[b]Name of Island:[/b] (What is the name of your island?)
[b]Island Description[/b]: (Provide a short, attention-grabbing summary of your island! This description will be used for the island's board.)
[b]Society:[/b](Not all islands have the same name as the society that lives there, such as Karakuri Island being the home of the Future Kingdom, Bulgemore. If your society has its own name separate from the name of the island, write it here!)
[b]Size of Island:[/b] (How big is your island? Does it compare roughly to an island in the canon?)
[b]Location:[/b] (Where in the world is this island located?)
[b]Log Pose Time:[/b] (For islands in the Grand Line, how long does it take for you island to change the navigators log pose? If this island is not intended for the Grand Line, please delete this section.)
[b]Climactic Type:[/b] (You know how Alabasta was hot and Drum was freezing? That's because they're Summer and Winter islands respectively. Each island in the Grand Line has a particular climatic type, be it Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter, so if you’re making an Island there, what is it’s climatic type? For more information, check out http://onepiece.wikia.com/wiki/Island_Climatic_Types Also, please note that this section may be omitted if you are creating an island not intended for the Grand Line. Furthermore, be aware that some islands can have more than one Season - and some even have all four!)
[b]Climate:[/b] (Does the island have a particular climate? Such as hot, cold, humid, dry, rainy, snow, windy… Please note that this [i]is[/i] separate from the "Season Type" section listed above.)
[b]Island Appearance:[/b] (When viewed as you approach the island, what does it look like? You can include pictures if you wish, as long as they don’t stretch the page.)
[b]Island Map:[/b] (If you have a map that you or another member have created of this island, this is the place to add it! Please note that we do not require you to be a master cartographer - just a simple map made of cookie cutter shapes in Paint will be more than enough. If there is not a map to provide, this section may be deleted.)
[div style="text-align:center;"][u style="font-size:10pt;"][b]Flora and Fauna[/b][/u][/div]
[ul](Generally, what sort of flora (Plant Life) and fauna (Animal Life) are present on the island? Remember, this is One Piece - you can get pretty silly and have some fun with this section!)[/ul]
[div style="text-align:center;"][u style="font-size:10pt;"][b]Inhabitants[/b][/u][/div]
[ul](What sorts of people inhabit the island, and what are they like?)[/ul]
[div style="text-align:center;"][u style="font-size:10pt;"][b]Prominent Organizations, Groups and Establishments[/b][/u][/div]
[ul](Are there any prominent parties which are worth mentioning to outsiders? This can be things like a Royal Family, the presence of a Marine base, key industry operators like the Galley La Company on Water Seven, scientists like on Weatheria etc.)[/ul]
[div style="text-align:center;"][u style="font-size:10pt;"][b]Trends[/b][/u][/div]
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[u]Fashion[/u]
(What sort of clothing styles do the people of the island wear? Such as beachwear preferred on Fishmen Island, or the desert-optimized fashions of Alabasta?)
[u]Politics[/u]
(How is this island's government set up? Or is it just a lawless island of criminals that is hanging together only by a thread? How do the authorities of the island deal with its people, and how do they interact outsiders who are visiting? Factors like being a member nation of the World Government or Revolutionary sympathy are important things to consider when filling out this section.)
[u]Industry[/u]
(Is the island notable for particular products or work? A prime example of this is Water Seven being famous for it’s shipbuilding companies, and especially the Galley-La Company!)
[u]Cuisine[/u]
(Are there any dishes of note that the island is famous for, such as the Mizu Mizu Meat of Water Seven, or Skypiea's pumpkin dishes? You might want to consult your Flora and Fauna for ideas for filling out this section!)[/ul]
[div style="text-align:center;"][u style="font-size:10pt;"][b]NPC's[/b][/u][/div]
[ul](Now, we use a special Island NPC profile here on BV - filling out this short profile will help to keep specific, important NPC's on a given island more consistent between various threads, since people will be able to get a quick grasp on what sort of person they are! The profile can be found below, and another blank version can be found on the Island Template sheet in the second post.)
[b]Name:[/b] (The NPC's name!)
[b]Affiliations:[/b] (A short list of what groups the NPC is affiliated with)
[b]Appearance:[/b] (A very short section, detailing the most striking and important parts of this NPC's appearance. Unlike with other profile templates, this has no word requirement!)
[b]Opinions on Island Issues:[/b] (This last section should give people a quick insight on this NPC's views on the goings-on of the island they call home!)[/ul]
[div style="text-align:center;"][u style="font-size:10pt;"][b]Settlements[/b][/u][/div]
[ul](Tell us about the settlements that dot this island's landscape!)[/ul]
[b][u][div align="center"]Landmarks[/div][/u][/b]
[ul](Tell us about any of the notable or otherwise prominent landmarks that dot this island's landscape! Do note that these landmarks don't necessarily have to be natural!)[/ul]
[div style="text-align:center;"][u style="font-size:10pt;"][b]Island Plot Hooks[/b][/u][/div]
[ul](In this section, you'll offer up at least 2 short ideas for things to do around your island! If you want a good example of how to set these up, check out our Mission Mode!)[/ul]
[div style="text-align:center;"][u style="font-size:10pt;"][b]Island History[/b][/u][/div]
[ul](What is this island's history? Every island has one, after all. Were great wars fought here? Has the island always dealt with pirate problems? Think about the way your island is in the present; how did it get the way it is? While this may seem long, a 500 word minimum is required.)[/ul]
