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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: Tess
● age: 29
● contact:

nauticals
● other characters: none

character information
● name: John Egbert
● canon: Homestuck
● canon point: Post-credits
● age: 20

● (canon) background: MSPA Wiki
● (original) world: n/a

● abilities:

○ Godtier Flight - Magic-based flight with no known limitations, beyond external forces. I.e., he would still have difficulty flying in high winds or other poor conditions.

○ Godtier Conditional Immortality - John cannot die unless his death is heroic or just. The definition/distinction of heroic vs. just is canonically vague, however heroic conditions tend to be where the person puts others before themselves, even at great danger, or where they display exceptional courage in the face of danger. Just deaths, on the other hand, are those deaths at the hands of other forces (people or otherwise) that would stop them from committing a terrible act. If his death is neither heroic nor just, he will be revived within no more than an hour.

○ Godtier Duds - An outfit that comes inherent with his godtier status, but that can be worn at will (meaning he can still wear regular clothes!), and whose style can be changed at will as well. They don't need to be washed or changed, and are apparently very comfortable, due to being enchanted.

○ The Windy Thing - ...is its formal name. Ability to call forth and control The Breeze, a big gust of wind that he can use to perform lots of different tasks. He can also use it to dissolve himself into a gust of wind, or into a small tornado, usually while under duress in order to escape. Detailed further on the MSPA Wiki.

○ Fraymotifs - John has four known special abilities (Feathercadence, Pneumatic Progression, Breathless Battaglia, and Ivories in the Fire [with Dave Strider]) whose exact functions are unknown but are likely wind-themed, and are likely formal names for different techniques/uses of The Windy Thing. He can also combine his abilities with those of others to form special attacks, the nature of which depends on the abilities being combined.

● strengths:

○ Optimistic - While not blindly optimistic, John shows a great deal of positive thinking that is largely fueled by skepticism. He doesn't necessarily believe that everything will somehow turn out okay, but in any situation, he finds that the less desirable result is also probably the less likely. As such, he isn't prone to wallowing in despair, despite some of the tragedies that have occurred in his young life.

○ Easy-going - His easy-going nature makes it easy for him to take things in stride and even when his friends rib him, he doesn't take it too personally. He can take a little pranking and joking at his expense, just as well as he can dish it out. He likes to joke around and tends not to take himself-- or anyone else-- too seriously. Though it is possible to get on his nerves, he has a lot of patience for well-meaning tomfoolery.

○ Grounded - Out of his group of friends, John displays the most down-to-earth personality of the four. Attentive to the needs of others, he is invested in his friendships, and chooses to help more often than not. His intentions are neither wholly altruistic, nor self serving. He's just that kind of guy, and it just makes more sense to be helpful than harmful.

○ Inventive - When confronted with a problem, John thinks on his feet and is able to come up with creative solutions, which serves him well in the challenges he faces during Sburb, where creativity is key in creating the tools they need to succeed. He shows no hesitation in experimenting and trying things out, even if they don't always work.

● weaknesses:

○ Tactless - While he is generally well-meaning, John has a tendency to get carried away. As such, he sometimes lacks the tact necessary to gracefully handle a given topic, and can be a little crude. There's no malicious intent, just a lot of cluelessness and a lack of brain-to-mouth filter that can lead conversations in an awkward direction.

○ Passive - Being easy going and down-to-earth comes with its drawbacks; in stereotypical nerd fashion, John is particularly passive when it comes to being told what to do. Despite being de facto leader of his friend group, he tends to listen more than he leads, and is prone to taking bad advice-- or at least considering it. While he won't exactly jump off a bridge if he's told to, he might at least entertain the thought, however briefly.

○ Belligerent - While capable of taking playful ribbing, it's possible to rub him the wrong way, and when he gets in the mood, he can go off on a bit of a temper tantrum. Combined with his other shortcomings, it can make for a very unimpressive fit when he gets riled up. Whether it's yelling or smashing his phone with a hammer, it's not very becoming of him, and not very mature, either.

○ Withdrawn - Despite his kindness, John doesn't often talk too deeply about his own feelings, instead preferring to keep them to himself, and becomes embarrassed on rare occasion that he does choose to share-- or when something is shared on his behalf. Although he might let others get a surface level read, or might acquiesce when pressed, he's not forthcoming with his emotions. After the end of Sburb, as his friends become busy, he becomes more detached, and is less inclined to socialize.

● job skills (optional): John would say that he's good with his hands, can swing a hammer pretty well, and people seem to like talking to him.
● housing (optional): Inclined towards Floor 13 because ~superstition~ but I'm okay with whatever!

● network username: fresh.heir

● network sample: link

● prose/action sample: link

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.

● John will be housed in Shared Housing; Floor 13, Room 1, with Ciel Phantomhive.
● John would be an excellent fit for the Orientation Unit with the Perimeter Guard. If you wish to accept this position, please fill in the information on the Perimeter Guard Page. If you are not interested in a position with the Perimeter Guard, please let me know and I will brainstorm a different job for him.
● Threads for Activity Bonus Points can be submitted here.

● Please respond to this comment with your character's journal.
● Join the communities riverview, riverviewlogs, and riverviewooc; optionally, follow the memes community, quaranmeme.
● 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 intro/event log.

welcome to riverview quarantine

Edited (added the meme comm) 2017-07-04 00:14 (UTC)

Memes are the most important part... this is his journal!

riverview: applications

John Egbert | Homestuck | Reserved

ACCEPTED

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