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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: Spencer
● age: Late 20s!
● contact:

flyawayblackbird
● other characters: n/a

character information
● name: Dr. Raymond Palmer (please, call him Ray)
● canon: DCTV: The Arrow
● canon point: End of Arrow Season 4, Before Legends of Tomorrow S1
● age: 35

● (canon) background: Ray Palmer on Arrowverse Wiki

● abilities:

A full list of Ray's abilities. Since I am taking Ray from an earlier canon point however, the items I would remove from that wiki page are "Skilled swordsman" and everything listed under "former equipment." Ray also has tiny microscopic nano-bots in his bloodstream and his suit (his design), both of which is what allows him to shrink to the size of a french fry without suffering side effects.

Ray is also the creator and owner of the A.T.O.M. Exosuit. See the full list of functions here.

● strengths:

If there's one thing that defines Ray, it's that he's always seeing the best in people. He's a bright, vibrant human being who is full of life, and he always likes to give others the benefit of the doubt. He isn't afraid of conflict and he doesn't avoid it, but he does forgive people very quickly. While he built his company on his own, he loves to collaborate with others — whether it's through super hero team ups, or just bringing a community together to help make their city better.

Ray also never gives up. At this canon point, Ray is forced to reckon with the fact that after the world thought he'd died, he has left behind no positive change in the world, despite everything he's worked towards. But instead of giving up, or wallowing in self-pity, he's talking a step back to re-assess, and to think about what he should be doing in his life differently.

He's able to let things go. While most people who build a billion-dollar company from scratch would think twice before giving it to someone else, Ray doesn't. Even in his day to day life, he's rich, but he's not materialistic. Even when he does own expensive things, such as art, he shares what he has with the public, by having the pieces on rotation at the local museum.

Finally, this is a strength and a weakness, but when it comes to ethical decision-making, Ray follows the rules. He's an eagle scout through and through, so he doesn't cheat, scam or swindle. Even when he's presented with easy opportunities to do something morally bad, Ray never considers it.

● weaknesses:

Ray is impulsive and it tends to get him into situations that he's not personally ready for. Like kissing a woman when he intends for the night to be strictly platonic. Or jumping into his suit as soon as it's functional, thinking that it will protect him in a dangerous situation, when he clearly needs more training and experience. When it comes to his superhero work and trying to do good in the world, this weakness leads Ray to make poor choices that, without his friends, would have easily gotten him killed.

He's drawn to helping people, but while Ray is extremely smart, he's also over enthusiastic, usually to the detriment of himself and those around him. When he's excited about someone, his behavior can come off as stalkerish. If he's excited about a project, he'll work on it for days without leaving his apartment or communicating with a human being.

Emotionally, he's also fighting two conflicting forces. On the one hand, Ray is an extremely committed person, but on the other hand, he doesn't expect the people he's committed to to stick around. So when it comes to emotional health and well-being, Ray is exceptionally prone to abuse. He doesn't play games when it comes to love or friendship, and he doesn't mind other people usually having the "upper hand" in a relationship, because he's so open with how he feels. Plus, once Ray cares about someone, unless you turn out to be a super villain (and maybe even then), Ray can't take his feelings back. He'll always care, and he'll always try to stay friends, even if how he feels blinds him to the reality of a situation.

● skills (optional): mechanical and chemical engineer and molecular physicist (4 PhDs! what a guy), inventor, hacker/programmer, skilled businessman (successfully led a billion dollar company)

● housing (optional): shared

● network username: r.palmer

● network sample:

[ The video feed flips on,and Ray's looking right at the camera. His grin is wide and genuine in a way that makes the typical viewer wonder if it's freeing, to wear such honest emotion on your face without any kind of mask. When he starts to speak, his voice is full of energy, though it does sound like maybe he's a little stuffed up at the moment. But if something's affecting Ray, it doesn't seem to have any dampening effect on his enthusiasm.

One might compare the friendly disposition of Ray Palmer to that of a puppy. Tomato, tomahtoe, really. ]

Hi everyone! I'm Ray. [ He waves, with the hand that isn't holding up his phone. ] It's a pleasure to meet all of you- or, well, you know, to have all of you meet me, since uh, it's not exactly like I can see you. [ That beautiful grin transforms into a chuckle before his eyes grow wide and his mouth opens for a second, like he's about to sneeze, but it passes. ]

Anyways, I was wondering. Does thiiiiis- [ The camera turns downwards, where there is a small cat, stretched out on the floor, with her tail swooshing slowly from side to side. ] -little guy belong to anyone? She- he? followed me home and I'm um ...

[ Apologetic — that's how he suddenly looks, and feels. ]

I'm afraid I'm allergic.

● prose/action sample: Test Drive Meme

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.

● Ray will be housed in Communal Housing; Floor 6, Bed 3.
● Ray's job, should he choose to accept it, is Perimeter Defense Engineer and Coordinator. This means that he will be working closely with Perimeter Guard Captain Apple and the Government of Riverview Quarantine to develop, maintain, repair, and upgrade the protective armaments and laser fences on the outer wall of the Quarantine in an effort to make repopulation of the abandoned city possible. He will be working with Tony Stark (616). If you have any questions, feel free to PM the mod account.
● Threads for Activity Bonus Points can be submitted here.

● 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 and hmd on your journal, and then add your character to the Taken Characters list.
● (Optional) Introduce yourself on the OOC community.
● Since the game is not yet open, a CR Meme has been posted. Feel free to tag around right away!

"welcome to riverview quarantine"

Thank you! This will be the journal I'm using.

Also, I wanted to clarify one thing. I'd listed a preference for shared housing, but was assigned communal. If you actively decided to put him in communal, that's 100% okay by me, but I wanted to make sure that it wasn't a mistake!

And yes Ray will love that job. And working with Tony.

It was, in fact, a mistake. I was too excited over assigning his job, I missed that you'd requested shared. Sorry about that and thanks for letting me know!

I've moved him to Shared Housing; Floor 3, Room 4. You can also feel free to request room swaps on the housing page if you would like to change anything at any time!

riverview: applications

Ray Palmer ● DCTV: The Arrow ● Reserved

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