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riverview: applications

applications: open

Applications will be open from 10:00 PM EST on the 1st of every month until 10:00 PM on the 7th of every month. They will be processed as quickly as possible after they are submitted; if you have not received a response by the 10th of the month, feel free to contact the mod.

Applications will be open from October 1st until December 7th, and will be processed on a first-come first-served basis.

● Please post the entirety of your application in a comment to this entry.

Applications may receive a verdict of Approved, Declined, or Revisions.

● Declined applications can be reworked and resubmitted during the next application cycle. If an application is declined 3 times, it cannot be resubmitted.
● Revisions must be submitted within 48 hours of the revision request being sent out. If this is impossible due to extenuating circumstances, please contact the mod.

● There are currently 58 Character Slots still available in the game.

● While the game is close to character cap, reserved applications will be processed before unreserved applications, with unreserved applications being processed at the end of the cycle until cap is reached.

● Application Queue: All applications that would put the game over character cap will be placed in the queue below and processed on a first-come-first-serve basis. Applications in queue will be processed as drops happen, regardless of whether the application cycle is complete.

● Casts at or close to Cast Cap: Marvel Cinematic Universe: 15/15; Marvel Comics: 12/15

application guide

● Accepted character types: fandom, original, canon AU
● Non-accepted character types: fandom OC, AU
● The character limit is 2, with 2 apps allowed per month; players can buy up to a maximum of 4 character slots with AC bonus points. There is a cast cap of 15 characters per cast at this time.
● Linked samples should be no older than 1 year.
● Application challenges are not allowed at this time, but if you would like to apply for a character that is on reserve, please submit the application with "not reserved" noted in the subject line, and your application will be considered if the reserved application is declined or not turned in.

● CLARIFICATION ADDED 04/02/2017: Applications must fit in ONE COMMENT on the application page. In special situations such as original characters or canon characters without an information link, please try to keep the summary concise and stick to major turning points. If you have been as concise as possible and it absolutely will not fit in one comment, please store the background section in an entry on your journal/musebox/website and link it to keep the application within one comment.

● CLARIFICATION ADDED 02/03/2018: The Strengths and Weaknesses sections are a stand-in for the usual personality section and should relate to the character's personality strengths and weaknesses. These sections should not include anything related to abilities and the weaknesses should not be 'positives in disguise' (for example, stating that a character has a weakness to iron because they are a fairy would not be an acceptable response to the weaknesses section, nor would stating that a character is too generous). Every character has good and bad personality traits, please include both.

● CLARIFICATION ADDED 03/10/2018: Linked samples must be from a publicly available source. Friends-locked samples are not acceptable for use (via screencaps or other methods), unless they have been unlocked and made public.

● A mod-created sample application can be found here. This is an example of a canon application. The strengths section has been filled out in bullet point form, and the weaknesses have been filled out in paragraph form - both options or a combination thereof are acceptable.

● Sample Applications: Ronan Lynch (Canon Character; Written Background), Yuuri Katsuki (Canon Character; CRAU), Derek Hale (Canon Character; CRAU), Tolemi Pagoda (Original Character), Benjamin Holt (Original Character)

player information
● name: your name or alias
● age: your age (generalizations are fine)
● contact: any way to contact you (PM, plurk, etc.)
● other characters: any other characters you play in Riverview

character information
● name: your character's full name, in Western order
● canon: your character's canon, please specify which if there are multiple versions
● canon point: please state as specifically as possible, with chapter/episode reference, if possible
● age: please clarify if your character is not mentally, physically, and chronologically the same age

● (canon) background: this is for canon characters only; link to a resource or give a quick run-down of your character's involvement in canon
● (original) world: this is for OCs only; please give a succinct rundown of your character's world and your character's place in that world, as well as a brief explanation of their history

● abilities: list your character's abilities including any specialist non-superhuman skills they might have; feel free to link to a wiki or other information source that clearly states them; clearly state if any abilities need to be nerfed

● strengths: list at least 3 personality strengths your character has and elaborate on them; this section should not be more than 300 words
● weaknesses: list at least 3 personality weaknesses your character has and elaborate on them; this section should not be more than 300 words

● job skills (optional): if you would like your character to be placed in a job to start out, list three work-related skills so they can be assigned something suitable; this is different than the abilities section, and should only be three words or very short phrases - the character will not be placed in a job if there are no traits listed here; This is something that is asked in orientation, and would be volunteered by your character. But please feel free to specify if they have a skill they might not mention but that you would like considered in their job placement and I'll take it into consideration as a "funny coincidence."
● housing (optional): tell the mod if you have any preference for where your character is placed in community housing

● network username: provide the username that your character will use when accessing the network; the default is in the form of first initial, last name (j.doe) but your character can pick anything else they like; usernames should have no spaces, but periods are fine

● network sample: write out or link to an example of how your character would communicate over the network; this sample does not have to be long, but it must clearly show your character's personality and a good understanding of their voice; links can be from the test drive meme, other games, PSLs (as long as they are not AU), or memes - but should not break the fourth wall (Dear Player etc.)

● prose/action sample: write out or link to an example of how you write your character in interactions; this sample should be a bit longer and can be done in prose or action bracket style and can be set in the game or your character's canon, though please avoid over-use of NPCing other characters - this is about your character; links can be from the test drive meme, other games, PSLs (as long as they are not AU), or memes - but should not break the fourth wall (Dear Player etc.)

submit an application

Please fill out the information in the form below and submit it in its entirety in one comment to this entry. If your application doesn't fit in one comment, it needs to be trimmed - application standards are weighted to quality rather than quantity.

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player information
● name: Joly
● age: 25+
● contact: PM or

propinkist
● other characters: Yonah

character information
● name: Arisu Tachibana
● canon: The Idolm@ster: Cinderella Girls
● canon point: Episode 40, shortly before her debut song
● age: 12

● (canon) background: Wiki, Episode 40 (Arisu's Solo Debut)

Adding on some additional summaries since her wiki is severely lacking and missing how she was recruited into the talent agency in Starlight Stage.

- Arisu was recruited by the Producer (the Player) to an unnamed talent agency while she was searching for the book store. Initially, she was frightened, thinking the producer was suspicious for calling her out. She threatened to scream, until given the business card. She claimed that while she was not interested in idols, she was interested in lessons such as singing and dancing. Ultimately, she believed that her parents would allow her to participate in becoming an idol.

- She showed up early to the agency for her first lessons, confident that she could do anything. Preparations for her lessons with the trainer weren't ready and she was assigned to do self-lessons for the time being. The producer was strict on her, telling her that she still required improvement. Arisu learned that working as an idol is tougher than she thought. When the trainer finally arrived, she started working on her true, first lessons. After the producer asked for Arisu's thoughts on her lessons with the trainer, she claimed that it was neither good or bad, but she believed that the trainer was being easy on her due to being a child. On the other hand, she felt that she could trust the producer, since he was strict with her. She felt like she was being treated as a full-fledged idol.

- At her first publicity photo shoot, she explained to the producer that she was interested in getting into work that involved self-expression such as singing. When her photo shoot began, she had difficulty smiling naturally for the camera and came off as "too stiff."

- At her first job on a kigurumi (animal mascot costumes) show, she over-analyzed one of the costumes and explained her observations to the camera. The cameramen wanted Arisu to act more "childishly and innocently happy", but she didn't think it's part of her character. However, the producer saw right through Arisu, knowing that she was truly happy with cute, childish things like kigurumi and stuffed animals. After Arisu's second attempt at being on-camera, she showed her more childish side and took a liking to the mascot costume.

● (original) world: N/A

● abilities: Arisu has been trained to sing, dance, and carries the experience of being placed before a camera and microphone. Besides having vocal technique and performance skills, she's an average human being.

● strengths:

Mature - Mature and responsible, more than other children her age. Arisu is highly reliable and almost always left to her own devices while her parents are working. Her calm and cool demeanor might be even seen as more mature when compared to some of the other older girls within her workplace, who are much more childish and boisterous.

Supportive - Arisu gives assurance in tense situations through calming, heartfelt words and simply being present for a friend. She provides her support by taking up other jobs for friends, regardless if the task doesn't match her public image.

Honest and Logical - Her manner of speaking is usually logical and straightforward. Fumika refers to her speech as "pure, un-decorated words." She keeps her statements clear, usually to the point. Analogies sometimes fly over her head as she takes it literally, while she recommends a more frank answer.

Knowledgeable and eager - For anything Arisu lacks experience in, she has the knowledge. She does her research, often on her tablet. Not just limited to openly accessible resources, she also consults others on their own personal experiences. She's especially enthusiastic learning from older girls, wanting to know about their education or what makes their skin look beautiful for her future reference.

Open-minded - Arisu is granted the opportunity with working together with people of many different personalities in her talent agency. She is more mature than other children, yet doesn't reprimand her peers for behaving childishly and is usually seen getting along well with others. She takes an interest in everyone's unique personality, even those that irritate her. Her eagerness drives her to learn more about a person's likable qualities.

Observant - As a result of reading too many mystery novels, she's observant and tends to over analyze objects, sometimes even musing her inspections out loud.

● weaknesses:

Stubborn - She gets wrapped up in trying to act like an adult and doesn't openly embrace her more childlike qualities, although they are not necessarily negative aspects. She dislikes being called cute, treated like a child, or being referred by her first name, "Arisu" which sounds similar to the children's book, "Alice in Wonderland." She's quick to correct others to call her "Tachibana" instead. Though, she will allow anyone that has grown close enough to her to call her by first name. When behaving in a way that might seem childish, she's quick to catch herself in the act and becomes a blushing, stammering mess before trying to regain her quiet composure.

Honest and Selfless - Arisu isn't honest about her own wants and puts others before herself. While it's a positive trait to be selfless, there's importance in being able to care for oneself. When she wants the attention of her parents, she can't bring herself to speak to them and places the importance of their jobs over her own needs. Though she often speaks with honesty, she has her moments when she keeps her issues bottled up to avoid burdening others. However, it's easy to discern when she's troubled with her unusual behavior. If she can't speak honestly, then the truth that something is wrong will be written all over her face.

Competitive and challenging - She's easily baited into doing tasks out of her comfort zone, if she's convinced that she's doing something that will improve herself. Her nervousness shows, but she takes up the challenge all while insisting that it's something she's completely fine with. Challenges can be helpful to her self-improvement, but results sometimes lead Arisu into making a fool of herself. She becomes an easy victim of teasing.

● job skills (optional): Singing, dancing, being on-camera, and radio shows. She's interested in strengthening her singing expertise and wants a career in music.
● housing (optional): No preference!

● network username: a.tachibana

● network sample:

[ Whenever given a job to do a presentation in front of large groups of people or having to appear on a radio show, Arisu would always show a moment of hesitation and nervousness. Recording herself on the network to the public was no different. Singing and dancing in front of crowds felt easier, perhaps it's more easier for her to get into a musical mood.

She was unsure how to type out her thoughts and resorted to an audio recording for this moment.

The shakiness is easily notable in her voice, as she pauses in between words, trying to carefully formulate a sentence. ]

...good day. I'm Arisu Tachibana. Please call me Tachibana.

If I could have a moment of everyone's time, I thought it would be the best course of action to poll the public. I'm gathering data for my job. I have a few proposals for my next photo shoot.

So far it's... Tachibana Plan A: Science Fiction. Plan B: Uniforms. Plan C: Magic. Um... it's not limited to these proposals only. Please let me know if you have any further suggestions.

● prose/action sample:

Arisu Tachibana. Alice Tachibana. As much as she dislikes her given name, she's truly beginning to feel like "Alice in Wonderland" after coming out of the portal. The reality that she's in a new world and on a moon took a while to sink in and she did as much as she could to grill the attendants with questions, to ensure everything wasn't an elaborate stage prank set up by the talent agency. After that, she was introduced to her new home. What else could she do, but attempt to live a normal life until she was returned to her real home?

The first several days in the Quarantine wound up being annoying. She hated having to rely on a case worker to handle her meals and escort her to and from school. Granted, the free meals gave her extra time to do whatever else she wanted to do that day. It meant extra practice time for singing and dancing. Still, she felt like she was being treated like a child. At some point, she finally took matters into her own hands and started to prepare meals in the eating area on her own, just as she used to back home. Mother and father were too busy with work, so some days she had to be the one to prepare her own dinner.

With her trusty tablet in one arm, she scrolled through the network with ease for a recipe that was bookmarked earlier. She often used her tablet for research back home and did similar while in the Quarantine. Getting used to the technology was easy enough for her. Setting the device aside on the counter, she rolled up her sleeves and readied herself to start preparing the ingredients.

Pausing in the middle of chopping, she glanced back at the currently empty eating area. At the moment, she wondered if anyone on her floor were intending to come home from work. Or was anyone in their room, sleeping at the moment? Perhaps sometime, she should try to get to know them better.

Quietly, she wished for their company. Otherwise, this dinner would just be as lonely as the dinners without her parents.

accepted

Thank you for your application and welcome to Riverview! Please see the arrival page for an explanation of what will happen to your character on arrival.

● Arisu will be housed in Communal Housing; Floor 10, Bed 10.
● Arisu is too young to be assigned a job, but she will receive a bi-weekly stipend to live comfortably off of. She is invited to attend Moonside Elementary Arts Academy after completing a short aptitude test to place her in the proper grade. At this school, she will be able to take singing and dancing lessons alongside her usual lessons (as discussed). Due to her age she will be assigned a government case worker who will drop by once a week to ensure that she is attending school and provide home-cooked meals, and who will help with finances and shopping to ensure she is thriving. This case worker will also accompany her on any outings to supervise and ensure her safety. While the case worker will have Arisu's best interests in mind, the case worker's personality/temperament is up to you. If you wish her to attend school, please fill in the information on the Occupations Page. Please let me know if she ends up entering the entertainment industry as was also discussed.
● Threads for Activity Bonus Points can be submitted here.

● Your first activity check for this character will begin on September 1st.

● Please respond to this comment with your character's journal.
● Join the communities riverview, riverviewlogs, and riverviewooc.
● Make sure to set up an ic inbox, permissions or info link, and hmd on your journal.
● Optionally, you may also set up a Friendr entry (code on the arrival page).
● Add your character to the Taken Characters list.
● (Optional) Introduce yourself on the OOC community.
● Post an entry or tag around to the current intro/event log.

welcome to riverview quarantine

Replying to confirm and doing the rest of the steps. I'm planning to get her settled in ICly first before trying to throw her into the entertainment industry - I'll be sure to talk with you about it beforehand!

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Arisu Tachibana | The Idolm@ster: Cinderella Girls

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