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riverviewmod) wrote2017-02-05 12:21 am
riverview: applications
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
● 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.)
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.
Dr. Stephen Strange | MCU | Reserved
● name: Nueva
● age: 37
● contact: PM this journal,
● other characters: N/A
character information
● name: Dr. Stephen Strange
● canon: Marvel Cinematic Universe
● canon point: During the battle on Titan (about 3/4 into Infinity Wars. If accepted, an opt-out post for spoilers will be made in his journal)
● age: Early fourties (there is no official canon age, I tend to go with his actor age in 2018, the year IW 'happened' in canon, so 42 yo)
● (canon) background: Spoiler FREE link
Spoilers FILLED link
● abilities: (NB: these were copied and pasted from his wikia page and cleaned of spoilers)
Master Sorcerer: As the present guardian of the New York Sanctum, Strange, despite his relative inexperience, is one of the most powerful Masters of the Mystic Arts, possessing an extremely high level of mastery over magic which he uses to defend his native reality. Strange makes up for his lack of experience with his gifted intellect, photographic memory, and ingenuity.
Eldritch Magic Manipulation: Strange is able to shape and manipulate Eldritch Magic, forming tangible constructs of energy such as weapons or shields, as well as cast spells by writing specific formations with the fiery energy. He demonstrated the ability to form Eldritch Whips and Tao Mandalas and could scan a piece of Thor's hair with the energy and briefly conjure Odin's symbol to aid in forming a portal that would take him to Odin. He also could project a barrier around himself and others to shield them from the impact of Ebony Maw's Q-Ship crashing on Titan. During the Battle of Titan, Strange demonstrated being able to conjure platforms for his allies to walk upon, as shown when Star-Lord jumped across them to attack Thanos. Additionally, he was able to generate powerful bolts of fiery energy that ricocheted off several floating boulders to attack Thanos, as well as craft a sword that he used to engage the Titan alongside Drax.
Transmutation: During his meeting with Thor, Strange was able to turn a cup of tea into a large mug of beer that was also able to magically refill itself. After Bruce Banner crashed through the roof of the Sanctum, Strange was able to transform the normal street clothes he was wearing into his blue robes.
Atmospheric Spell: Strange was able to conjure a wave of golden light that cleared the street of smoke and debris after Ebony Maw's Q-Ship landed in Greenwich Village, while also stopping the destructive windstorm the ship was causing. The smoke was expelled from the street and towards the sky.
Protection Spell: To protect the Eye of Agamotto from being stolen by Ebony Maw, Strange cast a protection spell upon the relic that burned anyone that attempts to take it, making it seemingly impossible to remove it unless the spell was removed, even if he were killed.
Binding Spell: During the Battle of Titan, Strange conjured dark red metallic bands to restrain Thanos's hand so he couldn't use the power of the Infinity Gauntlet. The bands were much stronger than the usual Eldritch Whip he uses to restrain enemies, notably able to restrict Thanos's use of the Gauntlet for a considerable period of time,
Duplication Spell: During the Battle of Titan, Strange was able to create dozens of copies of himself to attack Thanos with their Eldritch Whips.
Flight: Using the Cloak of Levitation, Strange is able to levitate, hover, and fly. The Cloak can greatly lessen the impact of falling from great heights by effortlessly reducing his speed.
Dimensional Warping: Strange was capable of conjuring a construct of the Mirror Dimension in the form of crystalline fractals that acted as a shield, absorbing an energy beam from the Power Stone, and was also able to send the fractals at Thanos.
Teleportation: Using a Sling Ring, Strange is able to open portals that lead to different locations and dimensions, gaining the ability to both move across the material world and to other parts of the Multiverse. He's also been shown teleporting allies and enemies, as well as object if needed. NERFING: Teleportation will only be within the world of the game
Astral Projection: Strange is capable of separating his astral form from his body, gaining access to the Astral Dimension.
Conjuration: Strange was able to make an umbrella stand appear in front of Thor for him to put down Mjølnir, which had been disguised as an umbrella.
Time Manipulation: Using the Eye of Agamotto, Strange can control the flow of time or be it on a small or massive scale, notably to turn back something to a previous state, accelerating its time in order to apply changes that have not happened yet, or to lock in a time loop, with time resetting over and over until he stops its effect. He has the knowledge and ability required to use the Eye to peer into the future just like the Ancient One did. NERFING: Peering into the future will not be possible in game for obvious reasons, and time manipulation won't be possible beyond a minute forward or back.
● strengths:
Strange is extremely intelligent: he was on HYDRA's list of potential threats, he managed to do his PhD at the same time than his MD, and he was considered one of the world's leading scientist before his accident. As a sorcerer, he shows the same intelligence, and quickly proves to be one of the most powerful Master of the Mystic Arts, managing to defeat Dormammu and to surprise Loki by capturing him in a dimensional gateway. Because of his intelligence, Strange is also very resourceful, and imaginative. He finds solutions to resolve problems in ways that are unexpected to most; defeating Dormammu using a time-loop, creating a protection spell for the Eye of Agamotto and using the Cloak of Levitation against Thanos are a few examples of how he thinks outside the box.
Stephen has a great capacity for goodness, and his origin story is one where he comes to term with this part of himself. Even early on, he shows a willingness to do good, as he took on Christine's patient's case. When in Karma-Taj, Stephen instinctively comes to the New York Sanctum aid, defending the place of power against the Zealots. Following the death of the Ancient one, Strange accepts his new role as a defender of Earth. His selflessness comes to full fruition when he chooses to lock himself in an eternal time loop in the Dark Dimension, trapping Dormammu with him and saving Earth at the same time. The choice he also makes at the end of the Infinity War shows how much he is willing to sacrifice himself for the greater good.
● weaknesses:
One of Strange's flaws is that he is self-centered. Other characters often mentions how Stephen makes it all about himself. Before his accident, he was choosing only the medical cases that would serve him best and further his career, instead of choosing ones where he could simply help those in need. During his time at Karma-Taj, he studied spells in order to fix his shaking hands, to get back to his old life, and when first presented with the chance for a higher calling within the Master of the Mystic Arts, Strange turned them down, laughing. Even after killing the Zealot in the New York Sanctum, Strange made it all about himself and the oath he had taken as a doctor, unwilling to see that taking one life might save countless others. Even during the Infinity War movie, Strange often makes the point that his oath to protect the Time Stone comes first and foremost, a sign that he is not willing to compromise at the cost of failing his mission.
Being self-centered made him also ambitious, often taking on cases that were deemed impossible to solve, all the while leading cutting-edge research in neurophysiology. As a sorcerer, Stephen showed the same kind of ambition, perhaps not for the same reasons. He studied subjects and spells that were considered too advanced for his level as an apprentice, even going as far as borrowing the Eye of Agamotto and trying his hands at bending the time-space continuum. This shows that he is arrogant as well, believing that he can handle harder spells with ease, forgoing reading the warnings beforehand. He also chooses to face Thanos on his own while the rest of the Avengers and the Guardians are down, knowing fully well that he would not defeat the Titan by himself.
● job skills (optional): MD/PhD in neurosurgery (can't practice surgery himself, but can lead others), smart, photographic memory
● housing (optional): Somewhere chic and rich? He really likes how the Sanctum looks.
● network username: dr.strange
● network sample: A few examples from the TDM
● prose/action sample: More from the TDM ; Prose example (PSL)
QUEUED
Thank you for your application! The MCU cast is currently at cap, so it cannot be processed at this time. It will be placed in the queue and processed as ACCEPTED as soon as a space becomes available, even if applications are not open at that time.
ACCEPTED
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