May's Voicetest and Enabling Post!

[houseofcardsmod.livejournal.com]

Here be rules and explanatory things!~
1. Taking part is not mandatory! If you wish to test-drive a new muse, here's the place, but if you'd rather app them without testing - that's perfectly legit, too. :3

2. There are suggestions for scenarios behind the cut. You can use the RNG to roll a relationship and a situation, but you are absolutely free to come up with a scenario of your own. It's more like a friendly suggestion/bit of inspiration from out side.~

3. You may voicetest as many characters at once as you like, and testing them here doesn't make apping mandatory. It's supposed to help you get a hold on the character's voice and to help you decide whether they would fit into the setting or not.

4. Please, keep the following in mind:
a) nothing that happens in this meme is canon or has to be taken into the game. This applies to both the CR and the situation at hand - though if you like it? Talk about it and make it canon once your muse got in.~
b) taking part does not assure that your muse will get into the game.
c) it's just a meme. It's here to help and to have fun, nothing more, nothing less.

5. For the voicetesting characters only: please fill out the short form below:.

Player name: Your name/online alias
Character name: Your character's name.
Character Rank/Suit: The rank your character holds and the suit they are in.
Short description: Three to five short sentences that will give some basic information on your character. This could include their occupation (or whether they are new to the deck), mention existing relationships to characters already in the game (as long as that has been discussed with the character's muns) and maybe a few words on the character's personality. Don't link to an already written app/the character's whole history/an essay on their personality. It's just supposed to be a synopsis.

<b>Player name:</b><br /><b>Character name:</b><br /><b>Character Rank/Suit:</b><br /><b>Short description:</b>

The information given here is not yet set canon, so you are perfectly free to change it for the actual app.~

6. You can also post a character that is already in the game so people can bounce their voicetesting characters off of you! Actually, this is very much welcomed. Do it! :D If you want to.

As stated above, here is a list of the relationships and scenarios you can roll out in case you don't want to come up with something else or just like randomness a lot.

Relationships
1. Acquaintances - You have seen each other around, but rarely exchanged more than a couple of words. Time to chance that!
2. Friends - What it says on the tin. Maybe you've known each other for a long time, maybe not - whichever works best.
3. Colleagues - For some reason, you two work together a lot - be it cross-suit work or inter-suit things, you keep ending up doing important stuffs together.
4. Lovers - What it says on the tin. Secret or not, just crushing or close to married, it's The Wuv between you two.
5. Exes - When No. 4 went bad. This may or may not get awkward.
6. ENEMIES - You hate each other. That's all there is to say.
7. ??? GO WILD!

Situations
1. Surprise!assignment - For some reason, your King/Queen/whoever decided you two should work together on a gloriously random project. Even crackier when it's off-suit.
2. Suddnely, date. - Can be a blind date, an assignment taking a funny route or an Actual Date (or whatever else, really). Go out, have fun. Wheee.
3. Challenges! - Either that person challenged you, or you challenged that person, or you are going to challenge soon or ... whatever challenge-related scenario you want to have here.
4. Morning After - What happened last night? Where are we? I have no idea, you play it out.
5. Party, PARTY! - It's time to celebrate a thing! IDEC what thing! Maybe it's a masquerade or a fun evening at the Four Suits Pub...
6. Bad Day - For all your emo needs. One person has a bad day, the other comforts them. Or makes it worse. Or anything else.
7. ??? GO WILD.


ALSO: If you would like to be enabled into creating a new character or if you have a requested character (or character type or face or whatever) you'd like to see in the game...post them under the comment thread titled "enabling requests". :)

Comments

Enabling Requests

[houseofcardsmod.livejournal.com]

Just what the title says. To keep 'em all in one spot.

Pour moi.

[uncutclarity.livejournal.com]

The Huntly Family

- Lucien Huntly, 48, Ten of Hearts (PB currently Patrick Dempsey (http://www.pop-culture.net/P/pics/patrick-dempsey-good.jpg), but I'm flexible), owner of Town record store in the Heart District
- Dillon Huntly, 23, Six of Hearts-ish (PB currently Adam Brody (http://s2.hubimg.com/u/269013_f520.jpg), but again, flexible), slightly slackerish but extremely talented musician
- there are also two female cousins (26 and 15) if someone is interested in girls instead but I don't want to be That Person

Other requests

- ex-girlfriend for Elisha PBed by Charlize Theron (http://images.fanpop.com/images/image_uploads/Charlize-Theron--charlize-theron-81711_1600_1200.jpg). Any Suit, any rank, any backstory.

PB requests
- Kristin Scott Thomas (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0B6WHLec4nU/T36EK087skI/AAAAAAAAIFU/ehR4ON4Hk6g/s1600/Kristin-Scott-Thomas-Wallpaper-15.jpg)
- Alan Rickman (http://www.posters555.com/pictures/Alan-Rickman-picture-Z1G168008_b.jpg)
- Mark Ruffalo (http://images2.fanpop.com/images/photos/3200000/Mark-Ruffalo-mark-ruffalo-3257355-582-800.jpg)
- Christian Bale (http://screencrave.frsucrave.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/christian_bale_09-02.jpg)
- Paul Bettany (http://www.posters555.com/pictures/Paul-Bettany-picture-Z1G176754_b.jpg)
- Elizabeth Mitchell (http://images.wikia.com/lostpedia/images/5/53/JulietB.jpg)

[darklygleaming.livejournal.com]

Consider one of those filled :P

Just a few

[acethatmatters.livejournal.com]

Theoretically...if someone wants to play Julien's biological father (he and Julien's mother had a fling when they were teenagers. She got pregnant, her family had a conniption, and she was made to marry someone 'respectable' and send Julien off to a really terrible orphanage). Julien has no idea who he is nor does he exactly care, but it might be interesting if the guy either shows up, randomly, and they figure out the relation as time goes on or if the guy actually was trying to track down his son and found him. Bonus if the dude becomes a Heart. =P

The McCartneys:
Elani and Evan's parents. Their mothers' name is Ava...and I'm totally drawing a blank on their fathers' name but Qi probably remembers. Raised their children to be Good Citizens. Live in a big, old, rambling house in Town.

Faces That Should Be Cards:
Jeremy (http://cdn.screenrant.com/wp-content/uploads/jeremy-renner-mission-impossible-4.jpg) Renner (http://thefilmstage.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/jeremy-renner.jpg)
Kate (http://www.bestcelebrityhairstyles.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Kate-Winslet-red-hair.jpg) Winslet (http://static.go4celebrity.com/wallpapers/Kate-Winslet/Kate-Winslet-050.jpg)
Hugo (http://pipocamoderna.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/hugo-weaving.jpg) Weaving (http://handson.provocateuse.com/images/photos/hugo_weaving_02.jpg)
Jaimie (http://www4.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Jaimie+Alexander+Premiere+Paramount+Pictures+7rOoSeWRNz2l.jpg) Alexander (http://i2.listal.com/image/991025/600full-jaimie-alexander.jpg)
Juliette (http://www.palzoo.net/file/pic/user/Juliette-Binoche.jpg) Binoche (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zYzWIj54At4/T6aQl6MNGCI/AAAAAAAABYw/8RwpulXp6ZA/s1600/choc3.jpg) (because the Deck needs a chocolaterie)

/useful

[bluntforces.livejournal.com]

William and Ava McCartney, PB'd respectively by Kenneth Branagh (http://www.hollow-art.com/files/bases/Kenneth_Branagh_019.jpg) and Emma Thompson (http://www.hollow-art.com/files/bases/emma_thompson_010.jpg).

♥

For me!

[heart-the-art.livejournal.com]

For Sandy
Sunnae Molyneux - 52 - Lawyer. While PB'd originally by Courtney Cox, I'd like her to PB'd by Natasha Richardson or Meryl Streep. While hardly a BAMF in the physical sense (though as a young woman, she was very good at Canne de Combat), Sunnae is one of the most respected lawyers on the Deck. She usually helps lower cards and a recent case of hers was transferring a Nine of Spade's property to a Four of Spade's family due to past incidents between the families. She urges her children on to become greater than herself because she cares and wants them to be successful, she notably encourages Sandy as well whom she's adopted as a daughter of sorts.

Cousins - Sunnae's children and Sandy's cousins in their late 20s to late teens. Any gender. Preferably a blonde or light brunette pb. All are talented in art. Rivalry between Sandy is not a must but it could be enjoyable.

For Meghana

Kanja Sankaran - 34 - Meghana's second oldest brother. Currently a Club, while lower ranked mentioned in canon, we can retcon. Had issues with his baby sister's breakdown and they haven't spoken much since she was 17. Somewhat of a slacker after being burnt out by their father's pushing of him to become a Jack or King of Spades. Not the nicest guy ever. PB suggestions: Marc Elliot, Naveen Andrews, and Ramesh Srivastava.

Cousins - Lower ranked Spades. Anywhere from late teens to 40s. Grudges welcomed.

For Christopher

Lacy Kahl (ex-wife) - 34 - No Romantic Request but it'd be neat if she came back. - PB Suggestion: Melanie Laurent


For the DECK

An official or unofficial Court artist for the Diamonds. Riddled with issues because apparently it's a Thing. Male or female. It does not matter. But they must have Issues.

Re: Enabling Requests

[piquedbutler.livejournal.com]

Late, but.

Other Chiveses.

Declán's generation has two other Chives kids in it, one named Lachlan (3 Spades) and the other questionably male or female but certainly low-ranking Spades. The generation before is also still alive--Iollan (2 Spades, Declán's father), Alasdair (3 Spades), Glyndwr (3 Spades, Lachlan's father), and Terrence (3 Spades, other cousin's father). No PB suggestions; they all just the tall, pale, lanky types, so whoever's good.

Oh, and. Possibly the Diamond Cook who knows all the secrets of secrets, if Vi and Yin could get behind that.

PB Requests:
Rob Corddry (http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMTY5ODI5Njk2Nl5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwOTY3NTA3MQ@@._V1._SY314_CR17,0,214,314_.jpg)
Ellen Barkin (http://images.askmen.com/galleries/actress/ellen-barkin/pictures/ellen-barkin-picture-1.jpg)
Odette Annable/Yustman (http://images.tvrage.com/people/20/57233.jpg)
Antonia Thomas (http://venus.provocateuse.com/images/photos/antonia_thomas_02.jpg)
Marisol Nichols (http://greenobles.com/data_images/marisol-nichols/marisol-nichols-03.jpg)
Evan Rachel Wood (http://www.fashionstylestrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/evan-rachel-wood-Hair-Style.jpg)

Enabling Requests for Drea <3

[thediamondqueen.livejournal.com]

Even later than Qi! :O

-More Diamonds! Especially upper/midranked Cards.
-Rachel's father, Caleb Caustello, 77-79. PB currently Aidan Gillen (http://www.hollow-art.com/files/bases/20110706/aidan_gillen_in_game_of_thrones_season_1_78.png) but can be altered for more age-appropriate as needed. Hasn't been on Deck for a few years because of reasons (can be he 'retired' or was just staying elsewhere.)

PB Requests:
-Eric Bana (http://www.filmofilia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Eric-Bana.jpg)
-Landon Liboiron (http://img.poptower.com/pic-36661/landon-liboiron.jpg?d=600)
-Lucy Liu (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IOG06y2cq4o/Sxwb_e0h48I/AAAAAAAADqc/-YzpmgtgOwA/s400/Lucy+Liu.jpg)

Tra la, tra la

[maidenthespade.livejournal.com]

There are actual family connections I'd like to ask for but I need to work those out first. So, in my quest for male redheads, I suggest:

Seth Green (http://www.mtv.com/movies/a-z/g/green_seth/281x211.jpg)
Simon Wood (http://www3.images.coolspotters.com/wallpapers/127194/simon-woods-mobile-wallpaper.jpg) (He is gender-swapped Sophie)
Eric Stolz (http://www.starfetch.com/keywords/Eric_Stoltz/Eric_Stoltz_34.jpg)
Cole Hauser (http://www.zap2it.com/media/photo/2008-04/37668987.jpg?title=Cole+Hauser)
Damian Lewis (http://cdn.screenrant.com/wp-content/uploads/homeland-cast-lewis-fraser-harewood.jpg)
David Wenham (http://images2.fanpop.com/images/photos/2900000/David-Wenham-david-wenham-2989371-408-600.jpg)

And just because:

Hugh Jackman (http://images4.fanpop.com/image/photos/15100000/HUGH-JACKMAN-hugh-jackman-15100538-1774-1792.jpg)

Liam Breighton, Take Two.

[luceatluxtua.livejournal.com]

Player name:Violet
Character name:Liam Breighton
Character Rank/Suit:Seven of Spades
Short description: Librarian, Gamer, Procrastinator. He's generally apathetic towards everything besides his babies (his two screens, his laptop, and his new tablet). He's snarky, fiercely proud of his library, and insists on being friends with everyone because it amuses him. <3

(Also, there is a coffeeshop within the library. This is stated just so that any Butler can come hate on him for Not Drinking Tea. XD)

Here's Johnny! (no, really)

[fiddlerjohnny.livejournal.com]

So I've been pretty strongly considering for a while now dropping Diana down to NPC status and bringing Johnny back from Brazil...so...here's a voicetest for him.

Player name:Ana
Character name:Johnny
Character Rank/Suit:Four of Hearts
Short description: Fiddle player who can play just about anything. Suffers from amnesia of anything that happened to him before he arrived in the Deck a little over 10 years ago.

[butlebattler.livejournal.com]

Player name: Angela
Character name: Karin Alder
Character Rank/Suit: Five of Clubs
Short description: The famed Battle Butler of the Club, Karin's a well-organized domestic force. She has ties to Elisha (as discussed with Muzy) in that he's the person she goes to when she needs to pull rank to solve household problems. She's also someone who disapproves strongly of the problems between Diamond and Spade butlers. In general, she's been around the castle for over ten years, and has no aspirations beyond her current position.

7-7: Have a little girl, Karin.

[fromwinterice.livejournal.com]

This not good. She's to see some new relatives. The Tung. Friendly people. Nice souls. Hopefully. Mother Andrea explained they won't be hard in finding castle of clubs but Mary now doubts. Rude but it is true. It is hard and she's lost and aimless. Corridors are large and never ending. Spooky and blackness. Hesitant and afraid, she looks for people who are friendly in looks. Easier to talk to. Patient hopefully. Lessons coming nicely along but still rusty of words.

Oh. There ahead. A lady. Maybe be of help to her?

"Ex...Excuse me." She looks up at the woman with wide of eyes when she approached. Trying to look harmless and nice possible as.Please do not be hurting her. Her English is heavy and slow on tongue. Awkward even. "Tung. See. ... Located... beds?"

2-6. How did I miss this.

[piquedbutler.livejournal.com]

Declán Chives does not Pout. He does not get Moody. He does not Feel Things Acutely.

But he happens to have a spare Moment and he happens to need to run some things over to the Castle Clubs and if that ends with him simply Stopping in the kitchen door to see if Karin happens to be setting things out for the upcoming hour of Tea, well...

Things do sometimes just Happen.

[kindlybutle.livejournal.com]

The Butlers managed to see each other so rarely, but when they did Sean always found it so very relaxing.

They all understood each other so well, after all. "Good evening."

Elisha Kagan | Ten of Clubs

[cipherspeak.livejournal.com]

Not apping him, obviously, but feel free to throw all your people at him.

3-3

[butlebattler.livejournal.com]

[Yet another dissatisfied Four thought they'd seek their path to greatness through Karin, and she felt obligated to mention it to Elisha in advance. She knocks on his door quietly, content to wait if he's in the middle of something. And of course, like a good butler, she's brought snacks to talk over.]

[darklygleaming.livejournal.com]

"You, my dear, have been remiss in your duties of keeping me entertained. I'm wounded."

Säde, Ace of Diamonds | House of Cards

[ishineon.livejournal.com]

Toss someone at her. Or just walk up and speak nicely :|

[fallenlion.livejournal.com]

Player name: Marie
Character name: Leonardo da Perugia, though he goes more by Leon.
Character Rank/Suit: Two of Hearts (formally a high ranking Spade)
Short description: 40 years ago, 32 year old Leonardo da Perugia was a high ranked Spade and a political force to be reckoned with; a man feared and respected. Unfortunately, his opinions of the direction of the Spades should clashed with King Sean but da Perugia had so much influence that Sean killed Leonardo's family instead of killing 'the Lion' himself. Leon sought revenge that was dubbed the 'Rampage' and a few of Sean's loyal cards were killed by da Perugia before he managed to escape to the Outside. In 1994, several years after Sean's death, an old gentlemen petitioned to become a Two of Hearts and quietly began to live in the woods within Heart Castle territory using the name 'Leon'. A quiet man, grumpy, and grim; Leonardo doesn't quite consider himself a suit of anything anymore and his old pride has been replaced by humility and loss. But he'll still hit you with his staff if you mess with his gardens, birdhouses, or try to steal his long swords.

[spysinspades.livejournal.com]

[Knowing everything meant David made a point of knowing about Leon. He'd never met the man, but he had quite the reputation for defying Sean, when David was a lower card.

He'd always wanted to meet the man. Which is why he made the effort to knock at his door.]

[heartshy.livejournal.com]

[She didn't mean to lurk, was this lurking?

It counted as lurking. Oh god, she was lurking, how did she fix this]

[darklygleaming.livejournal.com]

Player name: Rys
Character name: Renee Gabriella Simone Justine Berthier (Nene to close friends)
Character Rank/Suit: Eight of Diamonds
Short description: Think upper Manhattan socialite, complete with martini in hand and that smile that indicates she's likely thinking something she shouldn't be.

[brightbutler.livejournal.com]

The Diamond butler is ever there to serve just as is asked of him. The old families especially are used to him-- he's been a servant since he was a young child. Of course, he used to be a lot more quiet and awkward than he is now, though he's hardly a model socialite. The Berthiers are just One Of Those Families, to be paid extra respect for reasons he doesn't fully understand but accepts unquestioningly.

"Will that be everything, Miss Eight?"

Secretly, you want it~

[absentlyclubbed.livejournal.com]

[No, what? Go away.

Fin's brow creased at the existence of a shadow in his light as he tried to read the ridiculous handwriting in this book.]