Post by voxhumana on Feb 10, 2014 17:15:47 GMT -5
CHARACTER APPLICATION
Welcome to the character application thread for Apotheosis! Here's where you'll go to get the app which you will fill out to describe your character and his or her personal story for us. Before we get started, a few rules should be noted. With regards to power creation, it would be wise to view our power rules page and possible power list before starting your character, as these pages will clarify the rules below.
1. Characters can have a maximum of 3 powers/abilities maximum.
2. A kinetic ability, which is the direct control of a natural element or specific energy will count as two powers, because of the potential power that these possess. In addition, if your character possesses a kinetic ability, you will need to specify what the character can do with it, and how much of the element/energy he or she is capable of manipulating.
3. Magical and gifted abilities can not be mixed and matched. This is because Terraformers are only blessed with one of these sets of powers. The only exception to this is characters with some form of chi control. As all human beings have chi, it is possible to have control over it and also be blessed with either magical or gifted abilities as well.
4. A character app may only remain as a WIP (work in progress) for one week. After this period, it will be deleted if it is found unfinished during activity checks.
5. All faceclaims must be anime/manga styled. They can be from an anime or manga series or a video game which is anime-styled. There are other exceptions which can be made if the picture itself is anime/manga in its style. If you have a question on this, please contact either myself or another of the staff members.
6. Finally, all characters MUST be from either Requiscat or Sanctus Lux. At present, the world outside these two cities is entirely too dangerous to colonize. While characters CAN live on the outskirts of the two cities, there must be a GOOD reason for this, and it must be well outlined in their history.
Without any further adieu, onto the app!
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If you wish, in the code at the beginning of the app, you may put a picture of your character. So long as the picture does not stretch the page, you are free to use whatever size you wish; though smaller is generally neater. You do not have to do this, however. The image will not take the place of an appearance description, as we want to see your ability to describe your character in writing as well.
Name: Simple enough, just give us the first and last name of your character here.
Age: Again, simple. Generally, ages 15-19 are most common, though a potential Terraformer can be recruited and trained at an older or younger age.
Birthdate: No year required, simply day and month are sufficient.
Race: Is your character a human, or a half-blood? Make sure to look at our race descriptions to get a good idea of what either choice will mean in character.
Hometown: Where was your character born? The technological wonder, Requiscat? Or the haven of magic, Sanctus Lux? Here you will tell us. Remember that this is where your character currently lives. And while he or she CAN potentially travel back and forth between the cities, your choice will affect what technology is available to him or her, and the environment in which he or she lives.
Character Type: Here you will put whether your character is "Gifted" or "Magical." this will affect what kinds of powers they will be able to use, and have some bearing on their social standing. If you wish to create a character that is not gifted, simply put "Civilian" here.
Powers: This is where you will outline your character's unique powers as a Terraformer (if they are one). Remember to follow the power rules as listed above and in the more detailed power rules thread. In addition, be descriptive! Try to give us a good picture of how they work and what they specifically allow him or her to do. Have fun with this part!
Weapon: If your character has a personal weapon that they use, all the sections for said weapon will be located here. You will be required to specify whether it is a magical or technological weapon if it is either, it's appearance, and a general overview of it's capabilities, which must be at least one paragraph long. To clarify: A technological weapon is any weapon that employs some kind of higher technology in its function. This can mean a gun, which is made up of many moving parts and requires gunpowder to work, or a normally plain weapon which is modified technologically to improve it. A magical weapon can be a sword, dagger, or any such one that is enchanted, or which has some type of inherent magical ability applied to it. A weapon may NOT be both magical and technological at the same time. A character from Requiscat can NOT have a weapon that is magical, and vice versa for a character from Sanctus Lux. After your character has been approved, they can enchant or upgrade their weapon according to its type, but this must be approved by staff. IF your character has a gun or bow-like weapon, keep in mind that the arrows/bullets fired are NOT allowed to kill in one shot, and must be limited as such.
Appearance: Here we want to see at least two paragraphs, describing your character's physical appearance. Be as descriptive as you like. Even if you have an image for your character, paint an image to us of how YOU see him or her. Remember that a paragraph is at least 5-6 sentences.
Personality: Here is where you'll provide us with a description of who your character is. Remember when writing this that your character's personality determines how they will react to the world around them and the people in it. The more descriptive you are, the more deep and complex your character will be. We do not have a specific paragraph requirement, but the following must be included in the description of your character's personality: at least 4 likes and 4 dislikes, at least 2 goals and 2 fears, and at least 10 personality traits; five positive and five negative. You are free to list more personality traits if you wish, but remember to keep the good and the bad balanced. This WILL be something staff will look at when evaluating your application.
Living Family: If your character has parents, brothers, sisters, etc who are alive, write them here for us.
History: Here we are. The last section of your character information. This is where you will bring your character to life. Write for us at least three paragraphs, explaining how they came from the cradle to where they are now. Be descriptive! This is the information that explains everything else about your character. Have fun!
RP Sample: Here give us an example of your writing ability. It can be an original piece, perhaps describing how your character might interact with the world, or a piece from another site. At least two paragraphs are required here.
Please make sure to stick to the application coding below, and do not alter it. Above all else, have fun making your character!
Welcome to the character application thread for Apotheosis! Here's where you'll go to get the app which you will fill out to describe your character and his or her personal story for us. Before we get started, a few rules should be noted. With regards to power creation, it would be wise to view our power rules page and possible power list before starting your character, as these pages will clarify the rules below.
1. Characters can have a maximum of 3 powers/abilities maximum.
2. A kinetic ability, which is the direct control of a natural element or specific energy will count as two powers, because of the potential power that these possess. In addition, if your character possesses a kinetic ability, you will need to specify what the character can do with it, and how much of the element/energy he or she is capable of manipulating.
3. Magical and gifted abilities can not be mixed and matched. This is because Terraformers are only blessed with one of these sets of powers. The only exception to this is characters with some form of chi control. As all human beings have chi, it is possible to have control over it and also be blessed with either magical or gifted abilities as well.
4. A character app may only remain as a WIP (work in progress) for one week. After this period, it will be deleted if it is found unfinished during activity checks.
5. All faceclaims must be anime/manga styled. They can be from an anime or manga series or a video game which is anime-styled. There are other exceptions which can be made if the picture itself is anime/manga in its style. If you have a question on this, please contact either myself or another of the staff members.
6. Finally, all characters MUST be from either Requiscat or Sanctus Lux. At present, the world outside these two cities is entirely too dangerous to colonize. While characters CAN live on the outskirts of the two cities, there must be a GOOD reason for this, and it must be well outlined in their history.
Without any further adieu, onto the app!
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
If you wish, in the code at the beginning of the app, you may put a picture of your character. So long as the picture does not stretch the page, you are free to use whatever size you wish; though smaller is generally neater. You do not have to do this, however. The image will not take the place of an appearance description, as we want to see your ability to describe your character in writing as well.
Name: Simple enough, just give us the first and last name of your character here.
Age: Again, simple. Generally, ages 15-19 are most common, though a potential Terraformer can be recruited and trained at an older or younger age.
Birthdate: No year required, simply day and month are sufficient.
Race: Is your character a human, or a half-blood? Make sure to look at our race descriptions to get a good idea of what either choice will mean in character.
Hometown: Where was your character born? The technological wonder, Requiscat? Or the haven of magic, Sanctus Lux? Here you will tell us. Remember that this is where your character currently lives. And while he or she CAN potentially travel back and forth between the cities, your choice will affect what technology is available to him or her, and the environment in which he or she lives.
Character Type: Here you will put whether your character is "Gifted" or "Magical." this will affect what kinds of powers they will be able to use, and have some bearing on their social standing. If you wish to create a character that is not gifted, simply put "Civilian" here.
Powers: This is where you will outline your character's unique powers as a Terraformer (if they are one). Remember to follow the power rules as listed above and in the more detailed power rules thread. In addition, be descriptive! Try to give us a good picture of how they work and what they specifically allow him or her to do. Have fun with this part!
Weapon: If your character has a personal weapon that they use, all the sections for said weapon will be located here. You will be required to specify whether it is a magical or technological weapon if it is either, it's appearance, and a general overview of it's capabilities, which must be at least one paragraph long. To clarify: A technological weapon is any weapon that employs some kind of higher technology in its function. This can mean a gun, which is made up of many moving parts and requires gunpowder to work, or a normally plain weapon which is modified technologically to improve it. A magical weapon can be a sword, dagger, or any such one that is enchanted, or which has some type of inherent magical ability applied to it. A weapon may NOT be both magical and technological at the same time. A character from Requiscat can NOT have a weapon that is magical, and vice versa for a character from Sanctus Lux. After your character has been approved, they can enchant or upgrade their weapon according to its type, but this must be approved by staff. IF your character has a gun or bow-like weapon, keep in mind that the arrows/bullets fired are NOT allowed to kill in one shot, and must be limited as such.
Appearance: Here we want to see at least two paragraphs, describing your character's physical appearance. Be as descriptive as you like. Even if you have an image for your character, paint an image to us of how YOU see him or her. Remember that a paragraph is at least 5-6 sentences.
Personality: Here is where you'll provide us with a description of who your character is. Remember when writing this that your character's personality determines how they will react to the world around them and the people in it. The more descriptive you are, the more deep and complex your character will be. We do not have a specific paragraph requirement, but the following must be included in the description of your character's personality: at least 4 likes and 4 dislikes, at least 2 goals and 2 fears, and at least 10 personality traits; five positive and five negative. You are free to list more personality traits if you wish, but remember to keep the good and the bad balanced. This WILL be something staff will look at when evaluating your application.
Living Family: If your character has parents, brothers, sisters, etc who are alive, write them here for us.
History: Here we are. The last section of your character information. This is where you will bring your character to life. Write for us at least three paragraphs, explaining how they came from the cradle to where they are now. Be descriptive! This is the information that explains everything else about your character. Have fun!
RP Sample: Here give us an example of your writing ability. It can be an original piece, perhaps describing how your character might interact with the world, or a piece from another site. At least two paragraphs are required here.
Please make sure to stick to the application coding below, and do not alter it. Above all else, have fun making your character!
[img]Image of your character here if desired.[/img]
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[font size="2"][b]Hometown:[/b][/font]
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[font size="2"][b]Weapon Name:[/b][/font] (If any)
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[font size="2"][b]Appearance:[/b][/font] (At least 2 paragraphs)
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[b][u][font size="4"][font face="georgia"]OOC Information:[/font][/font][/u][/b]
[font size="2"][b]Name:[/b][/font] (What you'd prefer us to call you.)
[font size="2"][b]Chatango Name:[/b][/font] (Your user name in the chat box.)
[font size="2"][b]How did you find us?:[/b][/font]
[font size="2"][b]RP Sample:[/b][/font]