History Section Length

Anyone know what the max character length is for the history section and if it got shortened recently?

I put in a history a month ago or so on one of my chars. Went to edit it yesterday, and when I made some minor adjustments (thereby decreasing the length of my history) it wouldn't accept the full thing. Again, the new edits made the history section shorter.

I counted somewhere close to 2220 characters with spaces. Not much IMHO, but I suppose you wanna keep it kinda short so imms will be willing to read it.

Instead of 8096, it's 4048 characters max length.

Then why was it cutting me off before 3000 total characters giving me the message that the string was too long?

Ahh. Oops. 2300 characters.

Here I was thinking MILS, which is 8096. Previous string length was 4608, and I reduced it to 2300 even.

If you truly think you need more, please tell me why so I can decide how much to increase it (if any).

2300 characters could probably work for many character histories. But sometimes a more detailed back story is relevant. Plus, the history is where you flesh out your own answers to the questions you ask about your character. At least having one full page of text (2600-3800 characters depending) so let's say 3000 should work. That keeps it short but allows the author a common length unit to work with in they're mind as they craft the story.

I can send you the 3700 character history vs 2300 character history and you can tell me if you think it adds anything.

Bumpage.

I find the current length available for History quite short too.

Could we please have this increased?

If you exceed 2300 characters, then please consider revising your text.

I think it benefits no one, if imms have to read huge blocks of text.

here's thing thing: you (technically) have 2-3 chances to divulge your char's RP intiially. 2 for most people, 3 for restrings. History should evovle. If an IMM has rewarded you for your initial history comments, you are in the positive so to speak. From there on, you can basically delete your old history and begin vis-a-vis Part II.

Nobody ever said you cannot update your history. It is a starting point, to flesh out a character. If there is some char development, the goals, and sometimes even the personality - should - change.

You can also send us a short note (ooc) that you have updated your history.

To avoid further confusion, I am Anume