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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.
Terra | Kingdom Hearts | Reserved
● name: PQ
● age: 30
● contact: dw pm
● other characters: n/a
character information
● name: Terra
● canon: Kingdom Hearts
● canon point: Near the end of his scenario in Birth by Sleep, immediately before Xehanort takes over his body
● age: Around 20
● (canon) background: series + game + character
● (original) world: n/a
● abilities: Formally trained for many years to wield a mystical weapon known as the Keyblade, Terra's a strong, capable fighter with a large repertoire of abilities at his disposal.
Keyblade
The Keyblade itself is chiefly used to bludgeon enemies. This is especially true in Terra's case as he has a power-based fighting style: he relies on brute force in battle, pummeling opponents with slow but heavy blows. Terra was taught many advanced Keyblade techniques, including how to temporarily transform his Keyblade into other forms. The most important of these forms is the Glider, a vehicle used to fly and fight while airborne. Terra can access a full suit of darkness-proof Keyblade Armor, as well. Outside of battle, the Keyblade has several unique functions: it can be summoned and dismissed at will, it can open or close any lock or door (magical barriers included), and it can tamper with metaphysical hearts (extracting them, locking and unlocking them, etc). The Keyblade can also facilitate the opening of portals to leave and travel between worlds, but this ability is nullified for Riverview.
- Keyblade powers
- list of Keyblade techniques
- Keyblade Glider + Armor
Magic
The Keyblade also affords its wielders access to magic. Though Terra favors physical attacks, he is competent in magic use and knows many spells and magic techniques. Most of his spells are elemental in nature. He has a particular affinity for the elements of earth and darkness, with some of his most powerful attacks consisting of one or the other. As a nerf, magic use will be limited to how much 'magic energy' Terra has. Casting stronger spells or using many spells in quick succession will be especially draining and it'll take hours to build that energy back up again.
- list of magic spells (+ darkness)
- command style technique
- shotlock technique
Dimension Links (D-Links)
Terra has a good luck charm that's imbued with magic. Through that magic, he can partially channel the powers of people he's met and made a connection with. Terra won't make new D-Links in Riverview.
- list of D-Links
Sense
Terra has the ability to sense the composition of people's metaphysical hearts -- that is, the ability to sense how much light or darkness (positive vs negative emotions, more or less) someone has in their heart. Terra's sensing ability comes with a opt-in permission form.
● strengths:
Passion
Terra's a very driven guy, disciplined and focused and relentless in the pursuit of his goals. His steadfast resolve is one of his greatest strengths. Once he sets his mind (or heart) on something, there's no stopping him. He'll throw everything he's got into any cause he believes in. For years, he worked tirelessly to try and make his dream of becoming a Keyblade Master a reality, but he's recently come to realize it's his friends he values above all else. For them, he'd give his life.
Compassion
Kind-hearted and about as sincere as they come, Terra has always just wanted to do good. He chased after the title of Keyblade Master because he wholeheartedly believed that to become a Master was to become a strong, righteous protector of the worlds. With his earnest, unassuming nature, Terra gets along well with most people. He's more sensitive than he lets on and he easily empathizes with others' problems. When he notices someone in trouble, he doesn't think twice about offering his help. He'll muster up a few words of encouragement or advice, if someone's feeling down, or charge right into battle to save someone from monsters.
Composure
The strong emotions that rule Terra's heart are masked by his calm, cool, and collected demeanor. Even in trying situations, he usually keeps his composure. He's a no-nonsense, independent young man who works hard and fights harder.
● weaknesses:
Oblivious
Terra comes off as pretty oblivious a lot of the time. Part of his problem is that he's very self-absorbed — albeit a well-intentioned, innocent kind of self-absorbed. Terra isn't the least bit conceited, but his train of thought usually revolves around his own goals, missions, and problems. Add in the fact that he's also terribly single-minded and you get a guy so fixated on himself, on his own actions, he just doesn't see what's going on around him until it's too late. He's a little naive and gullible, too; when meeting new people, he doesn't even think to question their motives. And he doesn't think things through in general. He's easy to deceive and manipulate because of these traits.
Fear
Terra has something of an obsession with gaining power. While he doesn't seek power for power's sake, he's convinced power is the key to achieving his goals, solving his problems, and making up for what he perceives to be his shortcomings. Terra's obsession is fed by a fear of failure and loss. He can't stand to fail. He can't stand not to live up to that image of a strong, righteous protector of the worlds. He's intensely self-critical, quick to heap blame on himself even when he's not at fault, and stubbornly insistent on dealing with his problems all on his own.
Anger
Fear leads to anger, who'd have thought? For all his self-control, Terra's prone to anger, especially in situations that are stressful on a personal level. The worst of it is when someone hurts or threatens his friends (or anyone he holds in high esteem): his composure just crumbles, giving way to a deep, very literally dark rage.
● skills (optional): physically strong, can fly with his Glider, good with kids (leaving out fighting skills since, if accepted, he'll almost certainly apply for the Guard later and I'd love for him to have a second, smaller job that doesn't involve fighting)
● housing (optional): I'm cool with anything
● network username: endsoftheearth
● network sample: voice;
[There's a short pause as the recording starts, then a young man mumbles-] Just like that, huh?
[A second voice, a young woman's, replies with a cheerful affirmative.]
I see. Yeah, I think I've got it now. [Somebody required a How To Use Your Smartphone lesson, having never heard of a smartphone (... or any other kind of phone) until he arrived at the Quarantine.] You're right, it's really not all that complicated... Thanks again for your help, miss.
[Another pause and then it's down to business.]
All right... [Terra clears his throat lightly.] Hello.
The people I met when I first got here... They said I was brought to this city because I needed a new home. But they're wrong. I can't stay here. I have to get back to... to where I was before.
I have to get back to my friends.
I understand I need to work here for a while to make that happen, so... if anyone needs any help with anything, let me know, I guess. I'm Terra. I have some experience fighting monsters, but I'll do any job if it gets me back through that portal quicker.
● prose/action sample:
"I've seen monsters like this before," Terra remarks idly as he finishes dispatching another group of shadowy monsters just beyond the fence. He glances sidelong at his patrol partner for the day, "Not exactly like this... but similar enough."
Unversed, he'd thought at first. Some new form of Unversed. But the more of them he runs into, the more he wonders if they aren't something else entirely.
Terra hefts his Keyblade up, looking it over and deeming it clean enough to rest over his shoulder for a while. These monsters leave no trace of themselves behind when they're destroyed, but he's learned that many of the other monsters here do leave... well, residue.
A whole lot of residue.
He's not sure he's ever going to get used to cleaning blood off his Keyblade.
"The monsters I knew all had red eyes, though. And these..." As if on cue, an inky spot appears on the ground nearby and another creature emerges, staring with bulbous, unblinking yellow eyes at the couple of guards.
Downright soulless. Or something-less, anyway.
Terra shakes his head, considering the monster as it bobbles toward them.
Unversed, not Unversed, it doesn't really matter either way. They're beings of pure darkness and a threat to the city so they've gotta go.
"You wanna take this one or should I?"
ACCEPTED
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