(It's finalized, but I still wouldn't mind a few reviews.) Roleplay Type: World of Equestria RP Name: Epithet Sex: Male Age: Stallion Species: Unicorn Eye Color: Dark Grayish Blue Coat Color: Sky Blue Mane/Tail/Markings Color & Style: Dark Purple; Very messy (It's been years since there was a comb in it) Physique: Skinny and on the tall side. Cutie Mark: A written page, which is torn on one side like it had been ripped out of a book. Origin/Residence: He was born in Canterlot, and has a house in Hoofington, although he hasn't lived in it recently. Occupation: Author Motivation: To write something which will be remembered throughout the ages as a great literary work! Likes: A good book; writing; a twist ending he can't see coming; singing (although he can't sing); a cool sea breeze; cute, furry critters; capes/long coats (because "they look awesome!") Dislikes: Parties; crowded areas; loud noises; injustices; things that don't make sense (especially other ponies); injustice; writer's block; hot summer days. Character Summary: History - Epithet was born in Canterlot to Ink Pot and Loose Nail, two unicorns, a scribe and carpenter respectively. He had a peaceful childhood, even if he wasn't the most sociable unicorn in Canterlot. He found it difficult to fit in with the upper-class ponies, and usually stood in a corner whenever invited to a fancy party. Indeed, he barely had any friends throughout his entire Colthood. Both tried to win them over to their professions, and while he showed no affinity for carpentry, he had a least a mild skill in writing. As Epithet matured, he grew worried about his future profession. He, like every other foal his age, wanted his cutie mark. He tried to become a scribe like his mother, even spending a day at the Canterlot archives as an experiment, but soon realized it wasn't for him. Despondent, he was about to leave when he found a very interesting book - The Collection of Great Literature, a compilation of essays and selections from great authors. He was so entranced that he stayed until official closing time, at which point he was forced to hurriedly return the book. But he was in such a hurry that he inadvertantly ripped out a page, although he didn't notice until he returned home. The page contained the famous "What a Piece of Work is Pony" speech from Horselet. Inspired, Epithet tried his hand at fiction writing and found that he was actually very good at it. Indeed, his magic, while not very powerful, was perfect for complete mastery of the pen. The next twelve hours were spent collecting every sheet of paper he could find and writing dozens of poems and short stories. After he had poured out every thought he had, he collapsed on his bed and fell into a deep sleep, barely noticing the flash of light on his flank. The next morning, he proudly returned the missing page before seeking out a publisher for some of his work. For a few months, he published a series of well-written short stories and even a book, all of which were of a reasonably high quality. However, he began to run out of inspiration. He couldn't think of any new deep, meaningful material. Thus began a decline in his writing. He had made enough bits to move out of his parents' home, and he purchased a small house in Hoofington, hoping the sea and the lack of ponies would give him more inspiration. They did not. Epithet created no more great works. Instead, he wrote a number of adventure and mystery novels. These weren't high literature, but they weren't bad either, and they made Epithet a good living. Then, one day, Epithet had an existential crisis. He grew worried that he had strayed from his roots in "good literature". He decided to go back out into Equestria and find new inspiration. That's where he is now, travelling Equestria and recording just about everything he does and everyone he meets. Unfortunately for the literary world, it's been a while since he's had to write anything difficult and thought-provoking, so it'll be a while until his book's ready. Personality - Epithet is a nice pony, in his own way- he can be kind and generous, and he knows when something is wrong. But he finds it very hard to interact with other ponies. It's not that he's shy; indeed, he's very self-confident. He just sees everything the way it is in a story- simple, formulaic, even predictable, if you know your stuff. The love interest leaves her true love, but don't worry, he'll burst in on her wedding and they'll get back together. But ponies don't work that way in real life, and that's an issue for Epithet. He's terrible at picking up social cues. If there's a "line", odds are he'll cross it. His self-confidence can also come across as annoying to other ponies, and, like many artists, he can be mercurial and random. He'll speak up for what's right, even when it's probably best to just put up with it. To put it his way, "it's the principle of the matter!" And, of course, he likes to point out flaws and inefficiencies in everything. In short, you'll want to hit him in the face if you interact with him for too long. But he is a nice guy, really, you just have to have the patience for him.
I've been having issues with editing some of my posts. When I try to edit them, the toolbar for the various features (color, italics, etc.) is missing, and the text is filled with incomprehensible code instead. I can barely find the text I'm actually trying to edit. It even needs code for the "enter" key. I can't find the "full editor" option or whatever it's called, where you can change everything, even the title. In fact, as I type this, I can't see any of the toolbars. What am I doing wrong, and how can I fix it? I'm sorry if this is a trivial concern, but it's a problem for my posting.
