<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=183545.msg8866853#msg8866853">Quote from: Joslyn on 07-09-2013, 22:09:24</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Well, it's probably a little late at this point, but I think it helps to ask for character applications to be posted in the recruitment thread instead of via pm. That causes the thread to be bumped more often and might convince people who are on the fence to check it out--lots of activity implies the game is more likely to get off the ground. It would also allow people to read about the existing characters--I know if I see a game where there are a number of strong characters already accepted that makes me more interested. Granted, potential applicants can follow the link to the character thread now, but they might not think to.<br/><br/>As for why I applied, that's fairly straightforward. I like the setting and subject matter, there were no excessive spelling or grammatical errors (if the thread's subject is misspelled I never check it), and solid info on the setting is provided that gets straight to the point. I consider it a warning sign if the initial post(s) in the recruitment thread by the GM are really brief--that implies they are not willing to put the effort in to keep the game going. It's also bad if it's filled with extraneous details and takes forever to read--that makes me think the GM is so in love with his or her setting and NPCs that my character will be extraneous to the story.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>I agree with you that having people post their application directly into the thread would certainly help with keeping the thread on the first page, but that's something I decided against because we aren't accepting people on a first come basis and we've declined characters who aren't fit for the setting. Maybe it's just me, but I'd be very embarrassed if I posted a character profile in a public thread for everyone to see but wasn't accepted. I couldn't stomach embarrassing anyone like that  :-( And I think it would be odd to have declined character profiles lurking around in the thread.<br/><br/>But I definitely see what you mean about getting interested people to look at what characters we do have accepted. All our characters are great so we want possibly interested peeps to see them. I've been enticed into group games before when I've seen interesting characters lined up to be part of the story. You've given me an idea. I think I'll spice up the link to the character thread to encourage clicks on it.<br/><br/>Thanks for answering my questions. It's helpful to hear from you  :-)