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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: aldi
● age: 23
● contact: twitter.com/aldifangbattle / discord tag Aldi#5228
● other characters: n/a

character information
● name: Magnus Burnsides
● canon: The Adventure Zone
● canon point: After beginning his apprenticeship with Steven at the Hammer and Tongs, but before romancing Julia. To those who aren’t familiar with The Adventure Zone: this is part of his backstory and it happened prior to the beginning point of the podcast.
● age: 20

● (canon) background: One of the three main characters of The Adventure Zone’s campaign arc The Balance, Magnus Hyphen Terry "The Hammer" Burnsides is a human fighter who has a lawful good alignment with a history of carpentry. Magnus is a "man of action" who believes that "thinking is for other people." Before RP canon he hailed from Raven’s Roost, a biggish small town that sits in a giant tree, which he helped to reclaim from the corrupt Governor Kalen by leading a rebellion against the man. There, he was an apprentice at a carpentry shop called the Hammer and Tongs. (For clarity’s sake, he comes from a fantasy world where one may coexist among humans, elves, dawrves, dragonborns, gnomes, gerblins, halflings, etc.) [[Wiki link (spoilers!)]]

● abilities:
Rustic Hospitality: A D&D ability which basically means that Magnus is beloved by the common people, who will shield him from his enemies and give him food and shelter when needed. (This one is listed mostly for laffs. Of course players don’t have to follow along with this.)
Proficiencies: Vehicle Proficiency, Animal Proficiency, Lever Proficiency, Severing Arms Proficiency. (Applies only to robots and inanimate objects with arms.)
Magnus is ambidexterous.
Magnus is also well on his way to becoming a Master Carpenter. In other words, he’s good at woodcarving (especially ducks) and building furniture.

● strengths:
Man Of Action: Magnus believes in helping the little guy as much as possible; he is always willing to lend a hand and won’t hesitate to protect someone from harm.
Magnus is very protective and appreciative of the people he loves. If he cares about you even a little bit, you will know it very quickly because he’ll be laying gifts at your doorstep.
Magnus is very particular about craftsmanship: he puts love into everything he builds or carves, and it shows through the artistry, from the initial choice of wood to the final polish.

● weaknesses:
Magnus Rushes In: While Magnus is very capable in battle, he often moves in too quickly and takes the big hits. He’s a little too willing to get hurt if it means saving someone else.
Thinking Is For Other People: Magnus does not think things through and has a tendency to blurt things out that may not be appropriate for the moment, which could get him (or his friends) into trouble.
Magnus is a very emotional being, which in itself is not a weakness, but he often can’t see past his emotions. In times of high stress or excitement, his reactions are very instinctive, and he often acts before he sees the bigger picture. This can, however briefly, sway his opinions and even turn him against those he trusts at the worst of times.

● job skills (optional): Magnus LOVES to build things. He is also a very capable protector and leader.

● network username: ruffboi

● network sample:

This thing sure is, uh, fancy.

[ Magnus sticks a finger out at the camera, tapping the lens and knocking the image out of focus for just a brief second. However, he quickly realizes he’s made a mistake and fixes the camera setup accordingly. ]

Sorry, I’m just not used to this kinda stuff. But I’ll figure it out quick! Anyway, hi, I’m Magnus, and… Well, I guess I’d be lying if I said I was happy to be here — [ His face looks as if he’s guilty to be saying this, but it almost instantly lights back up. ] — But I’ll make the most of it while I’m here! Y’know, I’m always happy to make new friends. Just let me know if you need, uh, a chair, or a bed, or a bodyguard or something!

[ He reaches forward to turn off the camera, but pauses, quizzical. He retracts his hand. ]

You should also let me know if you have a dog that I might be able to pet. …I hope dogs exist here.

● prose/action sample:

[[Click through! In case it's not obvious, this is not applicable to RP canon.]]

Edited 2017-08-02 03:30 (UTC)

revisions

Thank you for your application! Before it can be fully processed, a bit of additional information and clarification is required. Please complete the following revisions within 48 hours and submit them in a reply to this comment.

● While the strengths and weaknesses sections should still be under 300 words, please provide a bit more detail in these sections to give a clearer idea of his personality.

we hope to see you soon

● strengths:
Man Of Action: Magnus believes in helping the little guy as much as possible; he is always willing to lend a hand and won’t hesitate to protect someone from harm.
Magnus is very protective and appreciative of the people he loves. If he cares about you even a little bit, you will know it very quickly because he’ll be laying gifts at your doorstep.
Magnus is very particular about craftsmanship: he puts love into everything he builds or carves, and it shows through the artistry, from the initial choice of wood to the final polish.
Animal Handling: Magnus is a big animal lover. So much so that not only is he great with them in a nurturing sense, but he is prepared to tame dangerous animals. He may even be able to calm down a rhinoceros if he has to.

● weaknesses:
Magnus Rushes In: While Magnus is very capable in battle, he often moves in too quickly and takes the big hits. He’s a little too willing to get hurt if it means saving someone else. He has a bit of a guilt complex—if one of his partners is injured in battle, he wants to take the blame for not protecting them hard enough. To him, the safety of others his his responsibility because he’s the big guy. He’s afraid to ask his friends for help because he thinks he should be strong enough to shoulder the blows on his own.
Thinking Is For Other People: Magnus does not think things through and has a tendency to blurt things out that may not be appropriate for the moment, which could get him (or his friends) into trouble. He’s made a lot of regrettable decisions because they seemed like the right thing at first glance.
Magnus is a very emotional being, which in itself is not a weakness, but he often can’t see past his emotions. In times of high stress or excitement, his reactions are very instinctive, and he often acts before he sees the bigger picture. In a situation of high enough tension, he may even point his weapon at a friend if he finds them to be in the wrong.
Also: he is afraid of spiders.

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.

● Magnus will be housed in Communal Housing; Floor 6, Bed 9.
● Magnus's job, should he choose to accept it, is Finishing Carpenter with Riverview Contracting, where he will be tasked with finishing work on the high-end homes that the company builds. He will be in charge of specialty final touches and all the details that will make the home beautiful. 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 September 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 intro/event log.

welcome to riverview quarantine

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riverview: applications

Magnus Burnsides - The Adventure Zone - not reserved

REVISIONS

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ACCEPTED

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