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riverview: applications

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: Selina
age: 40
contact:

starfleetgirlfriday
other characters: N/A

character information
name: Alexander “Alec” Lightwood
canon: The Mortal Instruments/Shadowhunter Chronicles
canon point: A few months after the epilogue in City of Heavenly Fire
age: 18

(canon) background: Alec's Wiki Entry
(original) world: N/A

The Pines CRAU

A few months after Alec moved in with Magnus Bane, he woke up in a hospital in Wayward Pines. He had no memory of how he got there or of the ‘accident’ that resulted in him needing medical care. He was told that he had amnesia and that his memories would return in a few weeks. The little he remembered involved his loved ones, being a Shadowhunter, and being romantically involved with someone named Magnus.

When he left the hospital, he ran into Magnus when they were both going to the Sheriff's station to get their things. They both had an accident at the same time and had similar memories of being romantically involved. Both remembered weddings and were wearing rings so they assumed that they were married. Neither one had the other’s name so this led them to believe that they were newlyweds.

Wayward Pines has rules against discussing the past so neither one of them realized they were from different worlds even after their real memories returned. Complicating the situation was a procedure that was performed on them that gave them false memories of the town. Alec’s false memories made him believe that after numerous fights with his parents over dating Magnus, the two of them eloped. They road tripped across America and stopped in Wayward Pines. Everyone was so nice to them that they decided to stay in town and live normal lives as ‘Mundanes’ (those who aren’t connected to the supernatural).

In town, Alec ran a record store and was a happy newlywed. Eventually his sister arrived in town. Because Izzy had amnesia and they could not discuss the past, they assumed that she left New York because of conflicts with their parents and Izzy wanting to be with her brother. They were starting to notice differences between their memories but never realized they were from different realities.

The three of them lived happily as Mundanes until monsters attacked the town. The three of them fought to protect the town until the monsters could be driven away or killed.

Right before he would arrive in game Alec learned that he was pulled from another reality by some unknown force and ended up in town. A horrible mutagen contaminated the world of Wayward Pines and the town was part of an attempt to save humanity from that threat. Alec was told that if he returned to his own world, there was a risk that he could bring the mutagen with him. Alec assumes that he will never be able to return to his reality and has not realized that he was from a different world than either Izzy or Magnus.

abilities:

Physiology. Alec is part human/part angel. This gives him enhanced strength, speed, agility, stamina, and coordination. These abilities are further improved through training and the use of angelic runes. The runes also protect him from demonic influences and possession.

The Sight. Shadowhunters are able to see what most people would think of as the supernatural. They can also see through magical illusions and glamours.

Angelic Artifacts and Runes. Shadowhunters so they are able to use items that have angelic power and also use angelic runes. Their weapons, witchlights, and steles can only be used by Nephilim or those with a connection to Angels. Runes are symbols that are burned into the skin that augment certain abilities in Shadowhunters. Permanent runes are black on the skin and never fade. Temporary runes last for a finite time and will fade once they have been ‘burned up’.

Fighting. Alec was trained almost from birth to fight demons. His training included hand-to-hand combat and the use of a variety of weapons. His greatest strength is the bow; he is one of the greatest archers among the Nephilim.

Parabatai. During his training, he became soul bound to his best friend, Jace. This bond improves a Shadowhunter’s fighting ability and any runes drawn by parabatai are stronger than those drawn by other Shadowhunters. They are synchronized in battle, fighting as two halves of a whole. At times, they can feel each other’s emotions and draw strength from each other.

strengths:

Level-headed. Alec is the voice of reason to a group of warriors who rush heedlessly into danger. He attempts to calm others before they act so that they don’t get hurt. Even when he’s stressed and afraid of losing the people he loves he tries to think clearly, almost seeming cold to those around him.

Observant. He thinks through problems, considering details and suggesting solutions that are based on his observations.

Caring. Love has motivated Alec throughout most of his life. He is the type of person who rarely does things for himself, focusing instead on the people who are important to him. He loves deeply, wanting what is best for those around him and to protect others from the evils of the world.

Loyal. When someone earns his trust, Alec extremely loyal to them. He follows his siblings into battle without hesitation other than questioning their impulsive tactics. He will do almost anything for the people he loves, including literally going to hell to rescue the people he cares about.

Morally Courageous Once Alec decides on a course of action that is morally or emotionally right, he will follow through no matter the consequences. He repeatedly ignored orders that were based on misinformation and fear so that he could save lives and attempt to prevent the wars Valentine and Sebastian were instigating. He defies the antiquated conventions of his society to be happy with the person he loves, accepting that he will be ostracized and lose the respect of many of the Shadowhunters.

weaknesses:

Self-Doubt. One of Alec’s main weaknesses is seeing himself as ‘trivial’ or believing that he doesn’t matter to others. After spending a lifetime of being ignored by his parents and seen as inferior, he is prone to bouts of low self-esteem. He fears that the people he loves both platonically and romantically will become bored with him and will eventually desert him in favor of someone more interesting.

Introverted. Alec is someone who does not always have the necessary social skills. For years he lived in isolation with his siblings and tried not to draw attention to himself so no one would learn that he was gay. This makes him socially awkward at times. He can be tactless and blunt but does not use those traits to harm others. Many times he doesn’t realize his words can be taken as hurtful.

Prejudice. The Lightwood children were raised in isolation and taught that Nephilim were better than other beings. Although Alec doesn’t hate Downworlders or Mundanes, he can be elitist. He can view himself as better than others, but he is learning to see past the ingrained superiority of his culture. It is obvious at times that he struggles to be more open-minded, but he is trying to become a better person.

job skills (optional):
• Alec has skills as a soldier but his experience with weapons does not include firearms, but he learns quickly.
• He’s trained others in self-defense.
• As part of his CRAU he ran a record store in the town of Wayward Pines.

housing (optional): If his family is there, shared with them. If not, no preference.

network username: arcarius

network sample:

here and here

prose/action sample:

here and here

Note: Since Alec has CRAU, all samples are from that CRAU. If other samples are needed, please let me know.

Edited 2017-07-02 01:39 (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.

● Alec will be housed in Shared Housing; Floor 13, Room 2, with Max Lightwood.
● Alec would be an excellent fit for the Perimeter Guard, as a regular member or in any of the specialized units. If you wish to accept this job, please fill in the information on the Perimeter Guard Page. If you are not interested in a position with the Perimeter Guard, just let me know and I will brainstorm a new 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.

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