Applications are OPEN.
♢ We accept applications for: fandom (OU), original (OC), alternate universe (AU), and fandom original characters.
♢ Please check the taken and reserve pages to make sure the character you wish to apply for is available.
♢ Up to three versions of a single character may be in the game at once.
° NPCs do take up one of these character slots. They count as AUs.
♢ We allow only one OU version of a character, out of a total of three versions. (That means we can have a combination of either one OU and two AUs, or just three AUs before we stop accepting applications for that character.)
° Alternate universe characters are marked by silver borders on the taken page.
♢ If you are given a revision, you have two weeks to fill it out before we issue an automatic decline.
♢ In the case of a decline, you must wait two weeks before reapplying.
♢ We don't do app challenges.
♢ Headcanon is allowed.
♢ Don't worry about apps getting long. If it takes a lot of words to get across what you're trying to say, then go ahead and use them.
♢ Our goal is to have apps processed within a week of their posting.
♢ Existing players, please make sure you can manage activity with your current characters before applying for more.
♢ Applications are screened. Upon acceptance, you may ask us to unscreen them if you wish.
° Remember: Dreamwidth allows you to reply to your own screened comments!
If you're unsure of who to apply, we suggest the potential app discussion page. Filling out the small form might give you a better idea of who would work better for you and the setting!
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Player
Name: What would you like to be called?
Username: ![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png) username
Current/former characters: Are you already in the game? Were you here before?
Sleeper
Character: The character's name goes here, obviously.
Username: username
Canon: What series is your character from? If an original character, feel free to come up with a fake canon name to be listed on the taken page, while also listing "original". Mark AUs here.
Canon point: Where in their story do they come from?
Age: Tell us how old they are. If your character's age would be altered upon acceptance into the game, make sure to note that you are changing it here, and what their new age will be.
Appearance: Height, build, hair and eye colors, demeanor, even a general fashion sense if you want. Tell us what we would see if we took a glance at your character.
Personality: The meat of the application! This should be around four solid paragraphs describing who your character is, both inside and out. We want to make sure you understand the character and will play them accurately to the setting.
If you'd like, you can also include a paragraph on how you see them reacting to the game environment.
History: Your character's life. You may link to a wiki here, but we would love to hear your own take on it! This is nearly as important as personality, as we will be using both sections to compare to the City history and make sure it's appropriate.
Powers/skills: Be sure to explain how they'll be changed or powered down in the case of non-humans turning human or those who are overpowered.
Characters who are canonically powerless may pitch to gain a power here. All new powers need to enhance an aspect the character already has, whether it relates to their personality or lifestyle, and you will have to explain how you believe it fits with this requirement.
Skills gives us a better idea of what this character is good at in mundane terms, so that we can help with a City position if you're coming up blank.
City
Name: This shouldn't allude to their canon name.
Position: Profession or other pigeonholing as necessary. Basically, "What laws do they abide by?" for us mods to consider. This will tell us what job the character will be assigned in the Cave, as well.
History: Two paragraphs minimum, but this section doesn't need to be very long. You can contact the mods to work with us on this. Absolutely needs to relate to the character in some way or another. Ironic placement, while fun, would not work for the setting. Any powers they may have in the Cave will not be present in this history.
Remember that you need permission if you plan to include other PCs in this history.
Proof: This is what will be waiting for a character in their living quarters when they first wake up in the Cave. It should be a photo, a voice clip, a video, etc., anything that would feature the Sleeper in a way that could be recognized. An item that would make a very solid case for your character living in the Diamond City before the Disaster.
Playing
First-person sample: (Should be at least 5 or 6 sentences. Links allowed: 15 comments minimum. If AU, samples must be of the same AU.)
Third-person sample: (At least 300 words. Links allowed. If AU, samples must be of the same AU.)
Did you read the rules? |
Malcolm Reed (AU) 2/2
Powers/skills: Malcolm is a human without any special powers, though he is a member of the Terran Empire's version of the space marines, which means that he's a fighter and can hold his own in a fight, whether it be hand to hand or otherwise. He's also a skilled tactician, obvious by the fact that he's the tactical officer for both of the Empire's most recent flagships even after he was thought of as a threat. Also he has some training in weapons engineering, having invented the agony booth with help from the Enterprise's doctor, Phlox.
In game, Malcolm will be gaining a set of powers known collectively as superparkour. The group of powers under this are enhanced agility, enhanced dexterity, and increased jumping ability that when used together allows him to perform incredible acrobatic feats and scale buildings that would seem impossible without equipment. He cannot access any sort of bullet time, if anyone was wondering. His superparkour is more of an extension of his natural physical skills since as a fighter, he’s more quick and nimble, using his opponent’s weight and strength against them, instead of big and burly fighter sort.
City
Name: Vincent Stark
Position: Mercenary
History: Vincent is the eldest son and second child of three, having an older sister named Vivian and a younger twin brother by the name of Gavin. Raised in the Central city, he was unlike the rest of his family in that he didn’t fit in well with the tightly structured militaristic culture and because of it was very stubborn and rebellious. It didn’t help that Vincent was incredibly bright to the point where he’d be bored in class and get himself in trouble since it was more interesting than things he already knew. His rebellious streak and desire to find something to interest him led him to the rougher parts of the city and he joined a gang, learning more about fighting and weapons than any bored teenager should really know.
As he grew older and caused more trouble around the city, Vincent decided that there was nothing left for him there, as most of his family wanted nothing to do with him, and left to find himself a better base of operations than the center. After a year or so, he would eventually settle in the Diamond City and become a mercenary, doing odd jobs around town, mostly doing whatever work he could find. At first, he was in competition with other mercenaries, but he was good at what he did and started to make a name for himself after a few years. Once he really settled in and felt that the City was a place he could stay permanently, he ran into a familiar face. His twin brother Gavin had moved to the City as well and become a police officer and it was because of their jobs that the two met briefly. There wasn’t any time to meet again because then the Disaster struck.
[I have permission from Shawna to include Gavin in my history.]
Proof: An audio recording of him calmly documenting an assassination mission he completed successfully.
Playing
First-person sample: So I’ve heard things about this whole situation from the Workers and it’s all very interesting. A name I’ve never heard, a past I don’t remember, and a family that’s not quite right. From what I’ve been told, I have a twin brother. What does one say to a twin you’ve never known? Though, I’m not even sure if he’s among the Sleepers, let alone the few of us who have been awakened so far. Perhaps if he’s not awake, I can work on what to say. And if he is, I’ll do my best not to screw up our first meeting. I’m sure it will be interesting either way, of course. This place does seem to thrive on interesting.
Third-person sample: “Well now, I can’t say I expected this.”
Malcolm stood in the bathroom of the quarters he was dragged to after awakening, looking into the mirror on the wall and staring at his reflection. The scars that he had become accustomed to seeing on himself were gone, replaced by smooth and undamaged skin. It was like he had never been burned and Malcolm scowled at his reflection. Of course he wouldn’t have those injuries if he was Vincent Stark, though the information on his supposed “real” self was definitely lack. Perhaps the physical changes were to offset that. Did the person in charge have his scars removed to perpetuate the lie? At this point, it was definitely a possibility, especially with what Malcolm believed was the truth about the situation.
“So everything’s a lie, then. No Terran Empire, no Captain Archer,” he murmured softly as he continued to check his face in the mirror, his scowl changing into a rather frightening grin. “I don’t believe that for a second. I’ll find out the truth about this. Though I wouldn’t mind the lack of our dear and beloved Empress.”
With one last glance towards the mirror, Malcolm left the bathroom and went over to where he had left the ID card they had given him. An idea came to mind and he smiled. If that twin of his was as identical as he was told, then he could have some fun with the other man. After all, it would do no good if he was caught breaking the rules and this place was kind enough to give him the perfect scapegoat. The only question was if dear Gavin was among the Sleepers. If he was, then everything would proceed as he wanted. If not, well, there were always people he could manipulate to find out the truth of everything in his stead without him getting caught for it.
Did you read the rules? Yes
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