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Hi! Just a little bit of an update, for anyone who happens to be checking us out: 

Due to an unfortunate lack of interest in this group, I’m going to be putting it on a hiatus for the time being. I may try again with it, in a couple months, when it’s summertime and people have more free time, or, if you have interest in joining, please let me know! You can contact me on my personal/musing blog @grantgustn, and if a few people are interested, I’d be happy to start things up again! I’m just not going to be regularly checking this, or taking apps at the moment, but I’m definitely still interested in doing this group if people want it.

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We’re halfway to the number of apps I’d prefer to have before acceptance, and we’re still almost a week away from that first day! Come fill our inbox with more, and let’s get things over here to a big start! Paddy’s Pub: where the beer is cheap, and the lights are low! 

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how many apps before the first acceptance?

It depends on how many applications I get, and at what speed. I would like to have every slot filled, before the first acceptance, but if it’s been about a week or so, I’ll probably review and accept then, regardless of whether or not there’s an applicant for every skeleton, as I’d like to get things started relatively soon. So, really, the first acceptance date is up to you guys! But at the very latest, I would say next Saturday or Sunday, so long as there are acceptable applications for at least two different skeletons. Which doesn’t sound like much, but it is half the group, if you count my own character, and it should be enough to start off with. If we can get more than that, or even the whole gang, all the better! Once I’ve decided on an official date, a post will be made to let everyone know, but it will most likely be next weekend. 

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Is this an endgame group?

It’s not. While the size of the group may make it seem that way, as I know most that are on the smaller side are considered to be 3x3s and what not, this is a six character group, not a pairs one. Which isn’t to say that romantic relationships aren’t allowed, they totally are, but there aren’t any set endgames, and actually, none of the characters have starting connections that are “relationships”, really. There’s some hookups, friends with benefits, and even a crush, but none of them are a couple. 

The focus on the group is set on the gang as a whole, as well as their individual relationships with every character, not just the ones they might be romantically involved with. I really hope that everyone who joins will work on developing their relationships with all the characters, not just focus on “ships”. 

Obviously, some characters will have closer bonds than others, that’s just how things work in life, but I picked a show that, even though the characters do fight, a lot, they’re all still very close - With the exception of Artemis. I know her character isn’t on the show all that much, but in this, the character based on her skeleton is just as close as everyone else is to each other. 

In case it isn’t obvious, I like to over-explain things. Honestly, I probably could have just kept those first two words for the same result of this answer, but… yeah. It’s not an endgame group, nor is it specifically geared toward romantic relationships. 

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I think we might finally be showing up in the tags, so, to anyone in them, if you haven’t already, I highly recommend you come check us out! Obviously I’m slightly biased, but I think this is going to be a really fun group, hopefully with strong connections and a focus on developing the relationships between six characters, in a fun, AU setting, based on a TV show that’s a personal favorite of mine. 

If you’re interested in taking your favorite Glee characters, and making them the trashiest they can be, I think you might really like it here! I’ll be on for the next couple hours, to answer questions and take applications, for those of you who are night owls like me, or in time zones apart from my own! 

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how close to the characters the skeletons are based on do we need to stick to?

Not necessarily all that strictly. The personalities of the characters should be closer to their canon Glee selves, though trashier versions, if you get what I mean? However, the characters chosen for the skeletons should be ones that are pretty similar, or could at least work in a way where their personalities and at least the basic vibe or dynamics of the Always Sunny one that their based off of are pretty similar. For example, I picked Sebastian for the “Dennis” skeleton, because they share a lot of similar personality traits, even if they’re also pretty different. I hope this makes sense, let me know if you need more clarification! 

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Now that all the skeletons are posted, I figured there’s no time like the present to hit the tags and open for questions/applications! PaddysPubHQ is a six character skeleton, Glee RPG, based on the characters and plot of It’s Always Sunny In Philadelpha. Only very minimal prior knowledge of this show is needed, if you’ve only seen even just one episode, to get a feel for what the vibe and character dynamics are like, that’s totally fine! All but one skeleton/character is taken, so please, come check us out and see if Paddy’s Pub, home of the original Kitten Mitten’s, is the right place for you! 

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character information:

suggested characters: noah puckerman, spencer porter, or brody weston (open to discussion) age: twenty-five gender: up to player pronouns: up to player orientation: homosexual (up to player whether or not they’re closeted, or even yet aware of this fact, but as mac is canonically a homosexual man on it’s always sunny, this needs to stay the same)  occupation: bartender at paddy’s pub personality traits: up to player face claim: up to player

biography:

up to player

connections:

“artemis”: co-workers - there’s a bit of an unspoken tension between the two of them, something that started just about a year ago, when “mac” saw “artemis” leaving the apartment he shares with “dennis”. he hasn’t said anything about it, but  he does throw her a dirty look along with his ocular pat-down, every once in awhile. 

“charlie”: friend - having been friends since childhood, the relationship between them has gotten closer throughout the years, and though they’re stronger as a trio, with “dennis”, they usually end up having a good time even when it’s just the two of them.

“dee”: friends? - it often feels like these two have just as much as a brother/sister type of relationship as “dee” and “dennis” do. complete with regular bickering, and a rare moment of closeness, when they agree on something for half a second.

“dennis”: best friend; roommate - "dennis” and “mac” met in elementary school, and instantly formed a bond. though "dennis” definitely sees mac as more of his sidekick, rather than his equal, at the end of the day he’s probably closer to “mac” than he is anyone else in his life. in fact, the two are often referred to as an ‘old married couple’, much to "dennis’s” dismay. there’s also the tiny dilemma of “mac” possibly. not-so-secretly being in love with “dennis” and having been so for years, but it’s not something they’ve ever discussed. 

“frank”: co-workers; occasional friends - “frank” and “mac” seem to be in agreement that neither of them really get what the other is about, but from time to time they can have a good time together, though usually not out of a group setting.

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character information:

suggested characters: blaine anderson, sam evans, or finn hudson (open to discussion) age: twenty-four gender: up to player pronouns: up to player orientation: up to player occupation: janitor of paddy’s pub personality traits: up to player face claim: up to player

biography:

up to player

connections:

“artemis”: friend - for whatever reason, these two have an odd bond, in which “artemis” embraces and encourages “charlie’s” weirdness. they’re not necessarily as close as “charlie” is to “frank”, or “artemis” is to “dee”, but there is a mutual sort of respect there.  “dee”: close friend - being the two in the gang that tend to get ragged on the most, “charlie” and “dee” have a shared bond. there was a time, ages ago, when they had a brief moment that they thought might turn into something, but it ended before it began, when one of the other members of the gang burst into the room with a scheme.

“dennis”: childhood friend - even when they were kids, "dennis” never really seemed to get “charlie”, but somehow they’ve remained friends. “charlie’s” not really a fan of how often “dennis” rags on him, but he knows that it’s how “dennis” shows his love. or at least hopes it is. 

“frank”: best friend; roommate - the bond between these two was instant, and they’re definitely considered to be the weirdest out of an already pretty weird bunch. no matter where they are, or what they’re doing, they always manage a way to have fun together.

“mac”:  friend - having been friends since childhood, the relationship between them has gotten closer throughout the years, and though they’re stronger as a trio, with “dennis”, they usually end up having a good time even when it’s just the two of them. 

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character information:

suggested characters: kitty wilde, quinn fabray, or sugar motta (open to discussion) age: twenty-five gender: up to player pronouns: up to player orientation: up to player occupation: bartender at paddy’s pub personality traits: up to player face claim: up to player

biography:

up to player

connections:

“artemis”: best friend - the two met at an acting class a couple years back, and became pretty fast friends, with “dee” offering “artemis” a job as a waitress at paddy’s pub. they don’t always see eye-to-eye, but they have each other’s backs, at the end of the day.

“charlie”: close friend - being the two in the gang that tend to get ragged on the most, “charlie” and “dee” have a shared bond. there was a time, ages ago, when they had a brief moment that they thought might turn into something, but it ended before it began, when one of the other members of the gang burst into the room with a scheme. 

“dennis”: twin sister - from the minute they were conceived, “dee” and "dennis” have been in competition, with "dennis”, at least in his opinion - and the opinion of their mother, always coming out on top. there is the rare moment where they team up, but it never quite seems to last. 

“frank”: rivals - “dee” and “frank” have never really been able to get along, and it doesn’t seem like that’s going to change any time soon, but hey, stranger things have happened, right? it all started when “frank” began to mock “dee”, to try and fit in, and the tension has just sort of stuck since then.

“mac”: friends? - it often feels like these two have just as much as a brother/sister type of relationship as “dee” and “dennis” do. complete with regular bickering, and a rare moment of closeness, when they agree on something for half a second.

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character information:

suggested characters: hunter clarington, jake puckerman, or elliott gilbert (open to discussion) age: twenty-eight gender: up to player pronouns: up to player orientation: up to player occupation: the gang’s benefactor personality traits: up to player face claim: up to player

biography:

up to player

connections:

“artemis”: friends with benefits -  these two are always sneaking off somewhere to fool around, usually trying out whatever wacky thing they can think of. along with a lot of sex, a lot of laughs are shared between them, and they’ve definitely become pretty close over the years. “charlie”: best friend; roommate - the bond between these two was instant, and they’re definitely considered to be the weirdest out of an already pretty weird bunch. no matter where they are, or what they’re doing, they always manage a way to have fun together.

“dee”: rivals - “dee” and “frank” have never really been able to get along, and it doesn’t seem like that’s going to change any time soon, but hey, stranger things have happened, right? it all started when “frank” began to mock “dee”, to try and fit in, and the tension has just sort of stuck since then. “dennis”:  friend? - “frank” is well-aware that “dennis” feels threatened by him, and in a way, he kind of likes that. though he’s one of the newer members of the group, he definitely considers himself to be the leader, since he’s the oldest.  “mac”:  co-workers; occasional friends - “frank” and “mac” seem to be in agreement that neither of them really get what the other is about, but from time to time they can have a good time together, though usually not out of a group setting.

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character information:

suggested characters: rachel berry, madison mccarthy, or lauren zizes (open to discussion)  age: twenty-six gender: up to player pronouns: up to player orientation: up to player occupation: waitress at paddy’s pub  personality traits: up to player face claim: up to player

biography:

up to player

connections:

“charlie”: friend - for whatever reason, these two have an odd bond, in which “artemis” embraces and encourages “charlie’s” weirdness. she thinks he’s a funky little dude, and likes having him around.

“dee”: best friend - the two met at an acting class a couple years back, and became pretty fast friends, with “dee” offering “artemis” a job as a waitress at paddy’s pub. they don’t always see eye-to-eye, but they have each other’s backs, at the end of the day.

“dennis”: one night stand - about a year ago, “artemis” and “dennis” had a very brief fling, one that neither has discussed since. “artemis” flirts with “dennis” pretty regularly, something that began even before they hooked up, even though it appears like he can’t stand her.

“frank”: friends with benefits - these two are always sneaking off somewhere to fool around, usually trying out whatever wacky thing they can think of. along with an abundance of sex, a lot of laughs are shared between them, and they’ve definitely become pretty close over the years.

“mac”: co-workers - there’s a bit of an unspoken tension between the two of them, something that started just about a year ago, when “mac” saw “artemis” leaving the apartment he shares with “dennis”. she mostly ignores the disgruntled looks he gives her whenever she gets a little too close to “dennis” for his liking, but has definitely noticed them.

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character information:

name: sebastian smythe age: twenty-five gender: cis-male pronouns: he/him   orientation: pansexual occupation: co-owner of paddy’s pub personality traits: clever, decisive, charming, selfish, hedonistic, abrasive face claim: grant gustin

biography:

growing up, sebastian was always considered to be the favorite child. while his father left the scene not too long after he and his twin sister were born, his mother was constantly showering him in affection, though she never seemed to have much left over for his sister. the praise definitely went to his head, and his ego only gets bigger every passing year.

the feelings of others is not something sebastian really takes into all that much consideration. he’s much more focused on himself, and the second someone is no longer of any use to him, he tends to drop them without a second thought.

despite working in the same, crappy bar, as his friends, he believes that he’s far superior to them. he considers himself to be the leader of the group, and is pretty sure they’d be nowhere without him. he sees himself as something of a legend, a god, even, and tends to life the sort of lifestyle that he believes is fit for one. 

connections:

”artemis” one night stand - though "dennis” will deny it if “artemis” ever tries to bring it up, the two of them slept together about a year ago, and she kind of rocked his world. from time to time, he still remembers the evening fondly, at least for a second, before the emotions turn to disgust (or so he claims to himself) once again.

“charlie”: childhood friend - even when they were kids, "dennis” never really seemed to get “charlie”, but somehow they’ve remained friends. possibly just so "dennis” can say that he has more than one friend, but regardless, they’ve stuck around in each other’s lives, and at any rate, “dennis” at least finds him entertaining.

“dee”: twin sister - from the minute they were conceived, “dee” and "dennis” have been in competition, with "dennis”, at least in his opinion - and the opinion of their mother, always coming out on top. there is the rare moment where they team up, but it never quite seems to last. 

note: depending on which character fills dee’s spot, this can be switched to step-siblings from a young age

“frank”: friend? - “frank” is probably the person in the gang that "dennis” is the least close to, because it often feels like he’s trying to take over and become in charge, because he’s the oldest, which is something that "dennis”, the self-appointed leader of the gang, absolutely despises.

“mac”: best friend; roommate - "dennis” and “mac” met in elementary school, and instantly formed a bond. though "dennis” definitely sees mac as more of his sidekick, rather than his equal, at the end of the day he’s probably closer to “mac” than he is anyone else in his life. in fact, the two are often referred to as an ‘old married couple’, much to "dennis’s” dismay.