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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: Lain
● age: 30
● contact:

squissie
● other characters: n/a

character information
● name: Ragnar Lothbrok
● canon: Vikings
● canon point: Post 1.08 "Sacrifice"
● age: 31

● (canon) background: here

● abilities: farming, fishing, hunting (tracking, bow and arrow), ax and shield fighting, sailing and navigating, commanding a group of warriors, horseback riding, has learned to speak Old English

● strengths: From a very young age, Ragnar was well known in his village for his intelligence and cunning. Outstanding members of the Viking community often become renowned because of great deeds, victories or creations. Ragnar's first notable victory, and the source of his namesake Lothbrok, involved him thinking up a very inventive way to defend against an enemy's notorious attack in order to defeat the infamous warrior. He prefers well thought out plans of attack, even devious or underhanded ones, to ineffective brute force. This way of strategic and critical thinking makes him a good commander, able to use his men's strengths to his advantage and to exploit enemy weaknesses.

More than just intelligence, Ragnar is naturally very inquisitive and open minded. He has a deep desire to experience different customs, places and people. Naturally, being a viking, he also wants to conquer those places, but more than that he simply wants to see and experience them. On the other hand, he's prone to questioning old tried and true, traditional ways of doing things in favor of new ideas and methods. This can make him clash with those who value tradition and resist change. He also seems to obsess over discovery and exploration. Once he's heard tales about new places he hasn't been, he often does everything in his power to go there. Although he has a penchant for raiding the new places he goes to, he's surprisingly receptive to learning about different cultures, religions and peoples, and seems to genuinely want to understand them. He has a deep desire to know more about of the world around him.

Lastly, Ragnar is a force of nature when it comes to how relentless he is. Some might argue this quality is as much a weakness as it is a strength since it often means he absolutely refuses to give up even when a fight is all but lost, but Ragnar's unrelenting personality has mostly been a strength thus far. Often times he's out-manned by his enemies but ends up beating them through sheer determination. This attitude has kept him fighting when close to mortally wounded and becomes one of his most feared and fearsome qualities as a warrior and a leader.

● weaknesses: Ragnar's biggest, glaring weakness is his unwavering, unapologetic and unrelenting loyalty to the people he loves. Wait, loyalty as a weakness? In Ragnar's case, it most definitely is because he lets it cloud his otherwise very reasonable and cunning decision making. Ragnar lets his single-minded loyalty and love for some people blind him to the point of sacrificing tactical advantages, favorable positions, public favor, and his own well-being in very careless ways. It also leads to him forgiving people or looking the other way in a way that others would possibly consider completely foolish. This loyalty definitely encompasses all of his children, which he has a special soft spot and would do anything for, his brother, and a small handful of trusted friends.

As forgiving as he is towards his small inner circle, Ragnar has no mercy for anyone outside of it who would speak ill about him or act against himself or his loved ones. He is vengeful and violent and has a terrifying, quiet, icy rage. Arguably worse than the loud, obvious kind of anger that is easy to read and gauge, Ragnar will often say nothing and seem not to react... until he brutally and unapologetically cleaves the offending party's head open in public without so much as batting an eye. His revenge is usually just as brutal, bloody, unapologetic and epic. It seems the overkill is less about making an example out of the person and more just simple, unbridled rage.

Lastly, Ragnar can be insufferably cocky and smug. At the best of times he's simply confident, or at least comes off as very confident in himself, his capabilities and his decisions. Self doubt isn't something he often experiences and, if he does, he certainly never lets anyone else see it. The reason why this is a definite weakness is because of the negative attention it almost always gets him. He can't just simply win a fight or charm his way out of trouble, he has to be a smug asshole about it, which just makes his victory sting that much more. Not surprisingly, this often paints a huge target on his back.

● job skills (optional): He'd let them know he could fight, farm or help with physical labor where needed.
● housing (optional): No preference.

● network username: ragnar (yeah, he's really creative... and also maybe doesn't understand the concept of usernames)

● network sample:
[The video starts mostly focused on the fabric of a tunic, zooms in a little and blurs, and then zooms out enough so that most of Ragnar's face is on the screen.]

So... [His accent is obvious, something vaguely Scandinavian and he looks distracted, or maybe just uncertain as to what to say.] I've looked around this place, the place they've given us to stay. A bed. A chest for storage. A chair. A table. This is all good. [Before saying more, he gets up slowly and makes his way into a rather intimate place - the bathroom. People would immediately recognize the set up and look of the place as one of the bathrooms in the Community Housing. The video moves over the various utilities - sink, shower, toilet.]

I can make some guesses as to what these are for, but... if I'm being honest, it is still just a guess. And, um... [He moves out of the bathroom and walks towards the kitchen area.]

These? [He does a pan of the room.]

Basically, I am wondering if anyone with experience regarding these things would not mind showing me what they are for. [He doesn't look particularly pleased about having to ask for help, but at this point he's decided it's necessary.]

● prose/action sample: TDM Sample Thread

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.

● Ragnar will be housed in Communal Housing; Floor 6, Bed 9.
● Ragnar would be an excellent fit on the Perimeter Guard, either as a regular member or on any of the special units, particularly on a fast track to being a squad leader within a few months. If you wish to accept this job, please fill in the information on the Perimeter Guard Page. If you are not interested in a job with the Perimeter Guard, please let me know and I will brainstorm a new job for him.
● Threads for Activity Bonus Points can be submitted here.

● Your first activity check for this character will begin on January 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 monthly mingle log.

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riverview: applications

Ragnar Lothbrok | Vikings | Not Reserved

ACCEPTED

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