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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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revisions

Thank you for your application! Before it can be fully processed, a bit of additional information and clarification is required. Please complete the following revisions within 48 hours and submit them in a reply to this comment.

● As is stated in the application explanation, the Strengths and Weaknesses sections should relate to the character's personality traits. These 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. Please revise your application to meet the standard.

we hope to see you soon

Edited 2018-02-04 04:37 (UTC)

Wups, mea culpa. Sorry about that! Here's the revised version of those three sections (and I rearranged the former "strengths" into the abilities part, as well as made sure that it all would have fit in the original one comment):

● abilities:
Synthetic human: Her flesh and blood and fibers are cloned from a “father” and “mother”, Dr. Lucas Coffey and Undine Stransky, making them biologically related by all counts. She is, first and foremost, designed for combat. Not only does her organic cybernetic physical composition make her more durable than a normal person, the immortal cell line of her father (also known as the Cleary cells) have provided her with accelerated healing. These cells make her immune to sickness and disease, as well as aging. She also has a high pain tolerance, allowing her to take most types of heavy damage that would kill a human.

Brísingamen: Energy stored within Rey’s body, imprinted into her chest, and supplies her bionic physiology with the energy to function. Her skeletal structure is made up of fervidium alloy, a type of glowing metal that heats up once activated by the Brísingamen. This energy can unleash heat particles from the vessel, generating enough to cause a person to burst to flame. When activated it takes on the form of neon red veins pulsating through the parts of the body Rey is applying the energy to, which can occasionally cause her skin to secrete a dripping, oily, extremely hot substance. Basically, she’s a walking powerhouse. This also grants her an immunity to fire and extreme hot and cold temperatures: Other than manipulating her own body heat, she is capable of feats from cauterizing wounds to igniting flame. When angered to the point of raw fury, she can even breathe smoke.

Samandrine: Utilizing the Brísingamen at its fullest capacity results in her skin heavily secreting a black, oily substance that has been dubbed samandrine. Think of this substance as the oil that keeps a lantern lit. It can coat her body from head to toe to prevent her from being identified as well as produce a stronger fiery effect. Samandrine can be extremely toxic when ingested, resulting in temporary paralysis. However, with some sciences applied it can result in quite an intense hallucinogenic effect.

Military experience: Training exceeds well beyond that of your typical soldier. Her skills range from firearms to melee weapons and close-quarters combat. Her specialty lies with sniper rifles, handguns, and combat knives, as well as disarming her opponents. Like many in the military, she also has some knowledge of basic first aid. It should also be noted that Rey now carries the knowledge of nearly a century’s worth of combat experience. Her lives spent as highly skilled snipers, soldiers, and special operatives carry over to her present vessel.

Built Ford tough: With superhuman endurance and equilibrium, Rey’s keen sense of movement allows her to be heavily skilled in being able to travel through environments via rolling, dodging, vaulting, and climbing. She has a significantly higher strength than the above average human, which can be obvious from her well-toned physique. As mentioned above, Rey also possesses a bionic physiology, placing her at approximately 140 kilograms due to the alloy she is made of.

Bablefish: Multilingual as a result of her now-merged identities. Fluent in English, Spanish, Zulu, Dutch, German, Russian, Italian, Arabic, and Hebrew.

● strengths:
Never gonna give you up: While careless with her own life, the well-being of others is another story. What could be construed as a need for redemption and maybe even hypocritical, Rey goes above and beyond to help others, both physically and sometimes emotionally. Because of her own history, she is quick to identify certain self-destructive patterns in other people. This compels her to reach out, which can turn into something more possessive and overly protective. If she perceives someone as “weak” (or less capable), she treats them more delicately. However, if she understands the strengths and capabilities of another, she wouldn’t hesitate to push you off a cliff if she knew you could survive it. It’s okay because she has faith in you — and Rey’s faith can be pretty dangerous.

Never gonna let you down: Abrasive that she can be, Rey does care... maybe too much. She just tends to convey that emotion in the form of tough love. And when she feels love, it is very strong. In return, she does not appreciate full on sympathy from others, neither does she seek emotional comfort in anyone if she can help it. Rey is willing to listen, to reach out, and be there for those she cares for or relates to, often with little judgement, and can be arguably nurturing at times.

It is because she had been such a victim of her own circumstances, having little control over her life, that she values autonomy above all else. After all, allowing one the chance to choose for themselves is the most important thing in the world for someone who had been robbed of such freedom for most of her many lives.

● weaknesses:
Being human: Despite her tough-as-nails attitude, Rey does not have a good handle on her emotions. She is prone to violent outbursts and mood swings and a colorful language that would make a sailor blush. Even worse, she is more liable to express anger over fear, at the risk of being seen as weak.

Because of her lifestyle, she has a hard time understanding some of the most basic societal norms, as she has very limited experience with social outings. This has led to a lack of worth as a person, and to a fault when she puts the lives of others above her own (which is both as much a strength as it is a weakness). Though she is usually quick to act, her decisions are often brashly made and harmful to herself. She’s a hypocrite in that she cares deeply for the people that she loves (even though she’ll try not to ever use that word), and yet she has absolutely no mind for her own health. She has been willing to die without considering how such a thing would affect others.

Trust is also a hard thing for her to come by. She’s brutally honest, and tends to be candid about herself and what she thinks. Actual trust, to her, is when she’s comfortable enough with someone to divulge emotions, and when those emotions come out they can be pretty unpredictable. In truth, Rey is more emotional than she lets on, hence why she prefers to hide them under a crude guise.

Furthermore, she might express a strong mistrust and disdain for synthetics/robots/the like, due to the role that they played in her world. It is a prejudice that has cause some rifts in the past, and thus she struggles with.

Fragments: Due to having the memories of several soldiers crammed into her head, Rey suffers identity issues. A lot of them. After a while when she starts to remember some things, she has difficulty differentiating between which one is her own, and which ones were fabricated and programmed into her head. Because of this, she might get various details of her backstory mixed up, be they real or not. The details may be so subtle that it should take a perceptive individual to notice it. Be it a flaw in her coding or post-traumatic stress, Rey’s mind is shattered, with different pieces that she fights to hold together.

Edited 2018-02-05 04:03 (UTC)

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.

● Rey will be housed in Communal Housing; Floor 6, Bed 6.
● Rey would be an excellent fit on the Perimeter Guard, either as a regular member or on any of the specialty units. Because of her experience, she would be placed on a fast track to make Squad Captain in a few months. If you wish to accept this job, please fill in the information on the Occupations Page. The promotion can be noted as a follow-up comment whenever you choose to have her promoted. If you are not interested in a position with the Perimeter Guard, please let me know and I will brainstorm a new job for her.
● Threads for Activity Bonus Points can be submitted here.

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

welcome to riverview quarantine

(Don't worry about it! That's caught a few people, so I've added a clarification to the page to make it more clear!)

Thank you so much! The job sounds eggselent, and also this will be my journal for her. ❤

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