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Anzel


"The purpose of the first draft is not to get it right but to get it written." -John Dufresne. Please send corrections via PMs. The Blade of Quill & Blade

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Apr
6th
2015

Memoirs Cameo Call Update · 6:19pm Apr 6th, 2015

Hello everyone, I hope you had a good weekend! I wanted to do an update to the Cameo Call because we are having quite the turnout. There is some information I want to get out and there are likely actions that you'll need to take.

First, the end date is now 8 April 2015 at around 20:00 Eastern. No new applications and/or corrections will be accepted after this time. They will be rolled over into the next cameo call.

Second, I've done some internet magic to pull all the data off the site and put it into a semi-usable form. Unfortunately some folks had line breaks and such and/or didn't copy the form as requested. This has led to some weird data. I'm sure I've also made mistakes in trying to format it into a usable form.

To amend this I've put together a Google document form as an additional option to enter. If you are inclined you may fill it out even if you've already posted. You don't have to though! Your comment entry is still good provided you entered properly. To that end...

To ensure you are properly entered please do the following EXACTLY as I explain.

1. Look at your data on the Google Document: Click me! Click Me!

2. Validate that you have data in EVERY field other than visual reference. If something is missing make a note of that (but keep reading).

3a. Validate that the data is CORRECT. If it is correct and every field is complete you're done.

3b. If data is incorrect please copy the entire form exactly as it is below, paste it into a response to this blog, and fill in ONLY the field with incorrect data. Leave the rest blank. Alternatively, just fill out the Google document form above.

My OC's name is:
My OC is a: <male or female> <earth, pegasus, or unicorn> pony
My OC looks like (text):
My OC's personality is:
My OC's special talent is:
My OC is most like: <Applejack, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Twilight Sparkle, or None of the above>
In Memoirs I would like my OC to:
You can find a visual reference of my OC here: <Not required but appreciated. Pony creator is totally fine>
My OC is trying out for PLHG (Princess Luna's House Guard): Y / N
My OC is trying out for the other cameos (The 5 name drops and 1 scene): Y / N

Additionally, if you didn't before, please acknowledge the below:

Disclaimers
By entering this (and all) cameo call(s) you understand all of the following:

* I have the right to refuse any cameo/idea/action/character/anything at any time for any reason even if you win. This is my "please be nice" warning.
* These are cameos. I'm not changing the cast or writing an entire story about your OC.
* Your cameo MUST fit Memoirs' alternate Equestria, theme, and feel.
* You can submit super hero OCs but they won't be written that way. It's cool if your pony can raise the sun, moon, and wiggle the stars. In my Equestria she/he not only won't be doing that but she/he can't.
* This is a free cameo call, not a writing commission. Please don't treat me like I work for you.
* Cameos will appear on my time line and mine alone. Please do not request, pester, or insist that yours be included by a certain date. It may be weeks or months until your cameo.
* Mean and/or uncooperative people will likely have their cameo cut.
* This cameo is my interpretation of your OC in an alternate Equestria. I will not be doing pre-approvals and/or rewrites. If you feel I've totally butchered your OC send me a PM and we'll discuss it.
* All previous cameos agreed to or hinted at that have not been written are now void. No new cameos will be accepted, considered, or written outside of the cameo call system. I apologize if that sounds harsh but at this point I have to be fair to everyone.
* If you don't get chosen there will be future cameo calls.
* Please be a good sport if you're not chosen. Any bad sports will be banned from all future cameo calls.

Please indicate you agree with all of the above after you paste the form in.

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Comments ( 48 )
Comment posted by Thunderblast deleted Apr 6th, 2015

Do the ones put in before still count? cause I cant get the google doc to work on my comp

45 options so far? Impressive.
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Your OC is definitely on the list

My OC's name is:

My OC is a:

My OC looks like (text):

My OC's personality is: He never lies to mares(a weird principle he developed). He always goes by the logic and thinks logically(which often leads him to overthinking things). Always(literally) sees two sides of a coin which sometimes makes it difficult for him to clearly state his opinion on a matter. Unless it's straight buissnes he has troubles talking to mares(he's very shy around them). On the other hand he easily makes friends with stallions. He also likes any sports and has a vast knowlegde of them. Likes to look at night sky and stars. Terrible in board games master in card games. Loves challenges and tries his best(sometimes even at the cost of his health). Finally, willing to learn.

My OC's special talent is:

My OC is most like:

In Memoirs I would like my OC to:

You can find a visual reference of my OC here:

My OC is trying out for PLHG (Princess Luna's House Guard):

My OC is trying out for the other cameos (The 5 name drops and 1 scene):

Heh.... I'm one of the ones the line break caused you to miss an OC of. :rainbowwild: On that note, here she is again. All disclaimers are agreed with. Your story, I just think a name drop/cameo would be awesome. :pinkiehappy:


My OC's name is: Everstorm

My OC is a: Female Pegasus

My OC looks like: She is a well toned, well build grey pegasus with an indigo mane and striking, golden eyes of about average height.

My OC's personality is: Everstorm is a pegasus who is very focused, both on her daughter and her job. She is serious, though does know how to have a laugh, especially with her daughter. She is extremely accepting of other views, though will butt heads if somepony’s view cannot be reconciled with her own. She is driven, assertive, and cold at times, but loving to her daughter. She is completely professional when dealing with patients however, and nothing will interfere with that, no matter the views her patient might hold, a patient is a patient, and is treated as such.

My OC's special talent is: Physical injury treatment.

My OC is most like: None.

In Memoirs I would like my OC to: Your story, your choice. I just think a cameo would be awesome. This one is trying out for the position of Medic, though.

You can find a reference of my OC here: (Need to Draw One)

My OC is trying out for PLHG (Princess Luna's House Guard): Y

My OC is trying out for the other cameos (The 5 name drops and 1 scene): Y

2953160 I have an "Autumn Breeze" here in the sheet. Is that not correct?

Edit: Ah I see now. You had two OCs. Due to the large amount of entires it is one per person. Which would you prefer to enter with?

Organization skills FTW:pinkiehappy:

looked at the current google sheet, has my OC but missing Text Description should i enter the form in this case or it's not a big deal for this part of the cameo?

2953235 You can reply with just the text description in the form above or you can fill out the form. Both work.

Mayby it's a good idea to make a column for addonal information?

2953315 Honestly the data I asked for is all I'm going to use. The OCs are going to be molded to fit the story, not the other way around. Everyone has written some pretty awesome stuff but there is no way I'll be able to accommodate all of it.

2953319 Sorry. I strip it from the scrap and repost it. Or just update the orginal comment? Which one?

2953326 Go ahead and copy the form above and fill out what needs to be corrected. Please don't edit the original.

sent the form... the 8.4... a day before i go to Berlin.
might only hear who was picked after i return home. unless i have internet

Where do you want it?

My OC's name is: Unwitting Armaggeddon
My OC is a: male crystal earth pony
My OC looks like: White coat; torquoise mane, coat and tail; torquoise-gold eyes; Flat mane, typical tail; wears glasses with square gold frames
My OC's personality is: Careful, inexperessive and taciturn with stragners and on duty, becomes the opposide when with trusted persons. But he is always curious, figety and talks a lot.
My OC's special talent is: : He says it's blowing up stuff not always on purpose. But he doesn't have visable Cutie Marks as his flanks are adorned by many scars and healed burnings.
My OC is most like: Pinkie Pie, [Sunset Shimmer]
In Memoirs I would like my OC to: Quatermaster or the kind of guard who secures rooms in search of traps [saper experience]
You can find a visual reference of my OC here: [Ignore the horn -> old] http://jadedjynx.deviantart.com/art/Livestream-Request-Karolkwiecjasz-518401088
My OC is trying out for PLHG (Princess Luna's House Guard): Y
My OC is trying out for the other cameos (The 5 name drops and 1 scene): Y

Do we need to state that we accept the terms or is it just assumed that we do by submitting an OC?

2953441 By submitted you accept it. Typically the actual line is sort of the "you read it check." You're fine as is. I'm just trying to ensure everyone understands the rules.

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Autumn. She's As Is, and the only one of my nearing 40 OC's that would fit As Is. So, yeah, let's just go with Autumn, and as I said, anywhere she can fit if she's chosen, I'll take. My only stipulation is that you continue writing awesome. :trollestia:

My OC's name is:
My OC is a:
My OC looks like (text):
My OC's personality is:
My OC's special talent is:
My OC is most like:
In Memoirs I would like my OC to:
You can find a visual reference of my OC here:
My OC is trying out for PLHG (Princess Luna's House Guard):
My OC is trying out for the other cameos (The 5 name drops and 1 scene):

All the data on the form is right, but apparently I forgot to accept the terms of service. So this is me accepting said terms. :P

2953185
Do I need to re submit mine? If the data on some of them were a bit odd.

2953577 If the data looks odd go ahead and resubmit.

I think I did it right.

2953594
Yeah going to need to re-do it. Same as before? Just post it into the blogs comment?

2953613 Easiest way would be to use the new form if you can.

2953622
The Google doc spreadsheet?

2953637
Ah, many thanks. With the visual reference, I can quickly sketch something tomorrow and sent it to you in a PM if that helps, as I don't have one at this moment (I did, but it got lost in a bunch of files on my now ex external hard drive)

OC Name: Rain Crasher

OC is a Young Adult Pegasus male.

OC Looks: Dark Grey fur like a storm cloud with Indigo/blue mane

OC Special Talent: Talent with rain and storms.

My OC is most like: None of the above

In Memoirs I would like my OC to: Medic or General Infantry

My OC is trying out for PLHG: Y

My OC is trying out for the other cameos: N

best I can do cause I cant get the google doc thing ya got linked to work for me at all man x.x

Just chucked Paper Wit into the form :P. I hope you use him xD

My OC's name is:
My OC is a:
My OC looks like (text):
My OC's personality is:
My OC's special talent is:
My OC is most like:
In Memoirs I would like my OC to:
You can find a visual reference of my OC here:
My OC is trying out for PLHG (Princess Luna's House Guard):
My OC is trying out for the other cameos (The 5 name drops and 1 scene): Y

Misunderstood the other cameos question. Sorry.

Could have sworn I accepted the terms before, but oh well. I accept all terms and provisions set forth by you.

Alright, fine, I'll play the game of using the parameters you set, and only the parameters you set. :derpytongue2: :raritywink:

I resubmitted using the google doc form thingy so it should better fit into your table while still providing all the information I thought was necessary.

Can I just comment saying I accept the terms and conditions rather than reposting?

I accept the said terms.

I accept the terms, must have missed that bit when I put the form in initially. My bad. (OC Ref is Sky Twist)

2954147 Yes indeed =D

Is it okay if I change the personality of my OC a bit and post it as a correction? I re-read the personality description and I think she's a little too much like a Fluttershy clone. :facehoof:

BTW this OC contest thing is very interesting! I get to see all the different OC's that people post. It's definitely going to be an interesting turnout. :pinkiecrazy: Keep on being awesome!

2954926 Yes, if you'd like to update go right ahead!

Almost forgot to accept the terms and conditions. I accept

Wonderful, and in that case, I accept the terms.

I accept terms.

Have you taken my correction into account? Evrything beside the name had to be re-written. I hope you understand how you just can have a theme, a white write-able space before you and you just let your mind ponder on the subject without brakes... it was what happened.

My OC's name is:
My OC is a:
My OC looks like (text):
My OC's personality is: She's usually energetic, hardworking, and willing to help others. She's also very patient, understanding, and can be a bit mothering if you don't tell her to back off. However, she is also, unfortunately, a people pleaser and will do just about anything for others. She can also be slightly manipulative if she doesn't get her way. She also has a weird tendency to talk to the plants and sky when she thinks no one is listening.
My OC's special talent is:
My OC is most like:
In Memoirs I would like my OC to:
You can find a visual reference of my OC here:
My OC is trying out for PLHG (Princess Luna's House Guard):
My OC is trying out for the other cameos (The 5 name drops and 1 scene):

I agree to all terms and things stated above in the post.

I get the sinking feeling that I'm one of those people who fucked up. Oh, and I accept any and all terms. It's only fair, given that you've let me use Silent Knight in my own thing.

Cameo Call One is now closed. Everything below this comment is in. Everything above is in the hopper for the next one when/if it happens.

Edited version:
My OC's name is: William Greyson (I'm bad at pony names okay! You can change it if you want)
My OC is a: male earth pony
My OC looks like: Grey coat with light brown mane and green eyes.
My OC's personality is: Harsh, unyielding, but carrying. Greyson was born in the northernmost province of Equestria called Canida. He first decided he wanted to join the Equestrian military in his teen years. His brother was killed serving in the peacekeeping mission that Silent Knight's father served in at that time. As his brothers coffin was lowered and he was handed the Equestrian flag, he swore that he would let no other Equestrian suffer as he had. His brothers body wasn't able to be recovered and they had to bury an empty coffin. In Canida, it is believed that a body must be put to rest properly, or else the soldiers soul will be forever damned to wander the earth, searching for peace. Since that day Greyson has devoted his life to serving in the Equestrian military. A few weeks after training he saw action. A hostile pack of Diamond Dogs were harassing a nearby ore mine. Greyson's platoon was tasked with driving them out. It was a massacre. The confined spaces, combined with the Dog's natural affinity for tunnels felled many soldiers. Eventually, they were forced to clear the mine as it became unstable and collapsed. Almost half of his platoon was left in the mine when it collapsed. When they were finally able to clear the rubble three days later and send in some soldiers to recover the bodies, they found that the Diamond Dogs had eaten their corpses. Greyson never lost the feeling of guilt he gained then. It was there and then he swore to never again leave behind the body of a comrade without giving it the rights of rest.
In the fighting Greyson gain a number of scars, one leading from under his left eye down to his jaw line, and another underneath his lip, scything off to the left.
The Rights of Rest in a battle field funeral involve burying the body, if time and the situation allows, and then laying the Equestrian flag over the grave or body, saying words of rest/prayers, and then folding the Equestrian flag. Greyson, to this day, still carries the flag given to him at his brothers funeral. It is the flag he uses to lay a comrade to rest in the field and always keeps it on his person. Letting another person hold that flag is the greatest form of trust he can give another person, it's not exaggeration when I say that he would sooner cut of multiple body parts before parting with that flag. If a comrade falls in battle, Greyson will sooner die than let the body be lost. At the time of Memoirs Greyson is around his mid thirties in age. In short, he's the guy who will yell directly in your ear during drill, but he's also the guy who'd be the first to jump into a burning building to carry you away from the flames.
My OC's special talent is: Soldiering
My OC is most like: None of the above
In Memoirs I would like my OC to: I think it would be cool if he was part of the house guard
My OC is trying out for PLHG: Yes
My OC is trying out for the other cameos: sure

2964522 i entered into the gdoc thing, but didn't comment…..is that bad? if so i don't think i understood the blog v . v (and i apologize for being a doof if i done goofed)

2970691 No, you're fine as long as it is in the document.

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