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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: Stars
● age: 29
● contact:
> plurk: whisperingstars
● other characters: N/A

character information
● name: Akira Kurusu / Joker
● canon: Persona 5
● canon point: December 23rd
● age: 17*
(* No canon birthday is given, but headcanon has his birthday in early December. Thus he would have turned 17 by his canon point.)

● (canon) background: Protagonist (Persona 5) @ Wikia
● (original) world:

● abilities:
- Wild Card: Like other Persona protagonists, Akira has the ability to swap between different Personas as well as make new ones. He can gain these, fuse them, or hold them up at gunpoint and convince them to join him. His canon point allows him to wield up to twelve Personas.

He'll have his personal Persona is Arsene, Daisoujou (almighty/light/healing), and Black Rider (almighty/curse/debuff/buff). If the later two need to be changed, there's no problem!

- Third Eye: Granted to him by Igor, Akira has a third eye/sense that allows him to see clues, treasures, or paths that would otherwise be hidden. It works while moving but can only be activated by Akira himself. Items of interest are gold, paths are blue, and hidden paths (usually vents) have a ripple effect.

- Cognitive Manipulation: Akira can change into his "Joker" appearance by changing how he is seen (or how others see him) in a cognitive sense. This also extends to the fact that even though he a model gun. if others think its real, it is. Basically this means he can change his own appearance and make people think he has real guns.

● strengths:
- Empathetic. Like all Fools/WildCards, Akira is able to truly sympathize and understand those around him. It makes it so that he can easily relate to them, understand what motivates them, and stand as a reminder of their own personal ideals when they themselves forget it.

- Leadership/Inspiring. Elected the leader of the Phantom Thieves of Heart, Akira is the one that makes all the final decisions and shots. He can rally the Thieves and general public behind their cause to take down the corruptions of society with his charm, wit, smarts, and guts (all social stats have been maxed). The fact that he has also been wrong by society as much of others, but is willing to do something about it, makes a rallying call to those that want to change their destinies.

- Sense of Justice. Akira has a very strong inner sense of what is right and wrong, which led to his wrongful criminal record. Even when he is on probation and meant to live an honest life, he constantly sticks his neck out for others that have been wronged as he has. He doesn't stop until he feels the type of justice people need has been served, working tirelessly with them in their shops, or physically changing the hearts of those that are causing the abusive situation.

- Loyal. While he is more like a cat than a dog in this regard, once Akira feels he understands someone and they have common ground? He is always there for them. Standing up to yakuza bosses, entering palaces of corrupt people, sticking by the side of his friends, helping a politician stick to his guns. Even after he has helped someone overcome their struggles, he is constantly supporting them.

● weaknesses:
- Anger. Akira is an extremely angry teenager as he had his life turned upside down and his future taken away from him. He does a very good job at masking it, but he often glares beneath his glasses. Not to mention his true Persona, Arsene, encouraged him to unleash his rage in order to take back control of his own destiny.

- Manipulation. Given the nature of stealing the desires of one's heart, Akira and his friends are extremely manipulative of a person's entire being -- especially their cognition. They are directly changing the hearts of others, without permissions, for what they consider to be the greater good. He also directly manipulates the police into believing exactly what they want and doing exactly what they want. Akira often puts out the front that he is a good student and member of society. Nothing should be suspicious about him or his actions.

- Questionable Morality. While Akira believes deeply in his own sense of justice, it is definitely seen as questionable at best. The fact he seems to show little to no remorse for changing the hearts of others (save Kunikazu Okumura) is brought up to question several times. Do they have the right to change hearts? Who are they to impose their brand of justice and judgement on another? Akira never backs down, but it certainly makes him seem morally gray at best.

- Criminal. Of course, Akira is also a legal criminal, charged with assault. It is a social status that haunts him his entire game. Society views him negatively - especially at school and within his own direct personal life at first. Being branded a criminal has made him far more willing to break certain rules and moral bends, as society expects him to do it anyways.

● job skills (optional): Akira has worked for the floral shop, the gun hobbyist shop "Untouchable", and the "Crossroads" Bar. He also has helped Sojiro out in his cafe of LeBlanc making coffee and curry.
● housing (optional): Communal housing is just fine.

● network username: coffee.n.curry

● network sample: one (previous game), two (previous game)

● prose/action sample: test drive meme sample

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.

● Akira will be housed in Communal Housing; Floor 5, Bed 7.
● Akira's job, should he choose to accept it, is Attendant at a local shooting range and gun shop. The name of the shop is up to you. If you wish to accept this job, please fill in the information on the Occupations Page.
● 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

Thank you! This journal for Akira ♥

riverview: applications

Akira Kurusu | Persona 5 | Reserved

ACCEPTED

Re: ACCEPTED