APPLICATIONS

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APPLICATIONS

✗ Applications are processed weekly, every weekend. The cut-off time for the submission of applications is 11:59PST on Saturday.
✗ Before applying, please read the FAQ and Rules pages.
✗ Please submit your application with the journal you plan to use if you have one made already. If not, another journal is fine, but we prefer your intended journal so it makes for an easier time in granting access to the mod journal and the contacts page.
✗ For very long applications, we would ask you to please separate them into various comments so that they will not take up too much of the page.
✗ Please title your application as { [CANON/CANON OC/OC]CHARACTER NAME || Series Title || reserve/no reserve || X of X } in the subect header
✗ IMPORTANT: Our application form was edited on September 07, 2015. Please use the revised form.
✗ If you are looking for an example of what an application should be like, please refer to the application here for an example of a canon character application, and here for an original character application.


✗ Canon Application
<B><I><BIG><BIG>PLAYER</BIG></BIG></B></I> <b>Name:</b> <b>Age:</b> If you would prefer not to be specific, just let us know that you're over 18! <b>Personal Journal:</b> <b>E-mail:</b> <b>AIM/etc:</b> <B><I><BIG><BIG>CHARACTER</BIG></BIG></B></I> <b>Name:</b> First, Last (Western order) <b>Canon:</b> Name only. <b>Age:</b> Real / Apparent, if applicable <b>Timeline:</b> At which point of the canon were they taken from? <b>Items with character at canon point</b>: Tell us what your character has with them at the point you have pulled them from - this includes any animal companions. <b>If playing another character from the same canon, how will you deal with this?</b>: This is only to be used if are already playing another character from the canon you are applying for. For example, if you are apping Mario and you already play Princess Peach in the game, <b>how will you handle their interactions without playercesting?</b> Depending on your answer, you may be refused the character you are apping for. <b>Personality:</b> We are expecting at least THREE well-written paragraphs minimum, with references to canon examples of your character’s personality where available. Please provide us with insight to your character and their behaviour, their likes, dislikes and fears, as well as your understanding of them. We would also like to see details of your character's strengths and weaknesses, which may include physical, psychological and emotional. <b>Background:</b> Here is where we would like to see information about your character's history and their place within their canon. This can be written if you wish, or you can link to any wikis and relevant resources. <b>Abilities:</b> Is your character an accomplished carpenter? Can they shoot laser beams from their eyes or travel through time? If they possess any abilities, learned or otherwise, they need to go in this section. <b>Network/Actionspam Sample:</b> This is the format that will be used in rubycity_rp and must be in action form (brackets). We are looking for a minimum of 6 to 10 lines that give us an idea of how your character speaks/acts. This sample may be linked, either from a musebox, different game or our test drive, provided that the linked example was written within the last six months. <b>Prose Log Sample:</b> This is the format that will be used in rubycity_logs and must be a minimum length of 250 words. This sample must be in prose format (paragraphs, no brackets) and should show character reactions/introspection. It does not need to be in game's setting, but it must demonstrate your character as you are apping them. This sample may be linked, either from a musebox, different game or our test drive, provided that the linked example was written within the last six months.


✗ Canon OC Application
<B><I><BIG><BIG>PLAYER</BIG></BIG></B></I> <b>Name:</b> <b>Age:</b> If you would prefer not to be specific, just let us know that you're over 18! <b>Personal Journal:</b> <b>E-mail:</b> <b>AIM/etc:</b> <B><I><BIG><BIG>CHARACTER</BIG></BIG></B></I> <b>Character Name:</b> First, Last (Western order) <b>Canon:</b> Name only <b>Age:</b> Real / Apparent, if applicable <b>Timeline:</b> At which point in the canon were they taken from? <b>Items with character at canon point</b>: Tell us what your character has with them at the point you have pulled them from - this includes any animal companions. <b>If playing another character from the same canon, how will you deal with this?</b>: This is only to be used if are already playing another character from the canon you are applying for. For example, if you are apping Mario and you already play Princess Peach in the game, <b>how will you handle their interactions without playercesting?</b> Depending on your answer, you may be refused the character you are apping for. <b>Personality:</b> We are expecting at least THREE well-written paragraphs minimum, with references to canon examples of your character’s personality if available. Please provide us with insight to your character and their behaviour, their likes, dislikes and fears, as well as your understanding of them. We would also like to see details of your character's strengths and weaknesses, which may include physical, psychological and emotional. <b>History:</b> Three well-written paragraphs minimum, detail our your characters’ history. <b>Abilities:</b> Is your character an accomplished carpenter? Can they shoot laser beams from their eyes or travel through time? If they possess any abilities, learned or otherwise, they need to go in this section. <b>Relationships to Canon Characters:</b> If any, if not applicable please put N/A. <b>Network/Actionspam Sample:</b> This is the format that will be used in rubycity_rp and must be in action form (brackets). We are looking for a minimum of 6 to 10 lines that give us an idea of how your character speaks/acts. This sample may be linked, either from a musebox, different game or our test drive, provided that the linked example was written within the last six months. <b>Prose Log Sample:</b> This is the format that will be used in rubycity_logs and must be a minimum length of 250 words. This sample must be in prose format (paragraphs, no brackets) and should show character reactions/introspection. It does not need to be in game's setting, but it must demonstrate your character as you are apping them. This sample may be linked, either from a musebox, different game or our test drive, provided that the linked example was written within the last six months.


✗ OC Application
<B><I><BIG><BIG>PLAYER</BIG></BIG></B></I> <b>Name:</b> <b>Age:</b> If you would prefer not to be specific, just let us know that you're over 18! <b>Personal Journal:</b> <b>E-mail:</b> <b>AIM/etc:</b> <B><I><BIG><BIG>CHARACTER</BIG></BIG></B></I> <b>Name:</b> First, Last. (Western order) <b>Age:</b> Real / Apparent, if applicable <b>Appearance:</b> The sorts of things included in this section should be the character’s height, build, clothing style, hair, accessories. As well as their general posture and mannerisms as well, like quirks or vocal tics. <b>Chosen PB:</b> First come, first serve. Please check the taken PB page. You are also welcome to use your own or commissioned art, or icons that do not depict your characters face but facets of their personality as well. <b>Items with character at canon point</b>: Tell us what your character has with them at the point you have pulled them from - this includes any animal companions. <b>Personality:</b> This should be self explanatory. However, when discussing personality please include why they have particular personality traits, how this effects their lives and interactions. Please provide us with insight to your character and their behaviour, their likes, dislikes and fears, as well as your understanding of them. We would also like to see details of your character's strengths and weaknesses, which may include physical, psychological and emotional. The minimum will be three well-written paragraphs, but you should be able to write more. <b>World Information:</b> Please go as in depth as you can about the world. There is no wiki or website for us to reference, and we need to know as much as we can about the place your character comes from so that we can understand the character when reviewing the application. <b>History:</b> Your characters’ history in their world. Be sure to be detailed. This section should be a minimum of three paragraphs. <b>Abilities:</b> Is your character an accomplished carpenter? Can they shoot laser beams from their eyes or travel through time? If they possess any abilities, learned or otherwise, they need to go in this section. <b>Network/Actionspam Sample:</b> This is the format that will be used in rubycity_rp and must be in action form (brackets). We are looking for a minimum of 6 to 10 lines that give us an idea of how your character speaks/acts. This sample may be linked, either from a musebox, different game or our test drive, provided that the linked example was written within the last six months. <b>Prose Log Sample:</b> This is the format that will be used in rubycity_logs and must be a minimum length of 250 words. This sample must be in prose format (paragraphs, no brackets) and should show character reactions/introspection. It does not need to be in game's setting, but it must demonstrate your character as you are apping them. This sample may be linked, either from a musebox, different game or our test drive, provided that the linked example was written within the last six months.


A note for CR AU applications
Ruby City does allow previous game history/CR to be brought over on a case by case basis. If you want to include this in your application please add additional sections for PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT and PREVIOUS GAME HISTORY beneath the Personality and Background/History sections.

In these additional sections we would like to see a brief outline of your character's previous game history and how it potentially impacted on and altered their canon personality.

✧ N A V I G A T I O N ✧

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[unitesearthandsky]

PLAYER
Name:Dan
Age:28
Personal Journal:n/a
E-mail:strawhatgamer@gmail.com
AIM/MSN/etc:LuffyDan

CHARACTER
Name: Link
Canon: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Age: 16-17
Timeline: Right after Ghirahim's attack on the Gate of Time at the Lanayru Mining Facility.
If playing another character from the same canon, how will you deal with this?: n/a

Personality: Though a silent protagonist in the game, there is much to Link's personality that is learned through the interactions with fellow Skyloftians and characters awaiting in the world below. Not one for routine, Link is a bit of a layabout, as he is introduced at the beginning of the game as a constant over-sleeper. From Zelda's complaints, he is often late to appointments or tests, showing that he has a lack of concern to important matters. He's quite lazy, but has a knack for being quick to learn and skills seem to come naturally to him. This greats a great rivalry or dislike of him from his other classmates, who constantly bully or tease him. His relationship with Zelda is very close, and this also causes a bit of a rift with the other Knights in training (since every one wants the affection of the young girl). He is a kind hearted student, polite and courteous to all his instructors and his fellow knights, even the bossy and aggressive Groose. Even after Groose attempts a stunt in trying to knock him out of the Knight Academy's final test, which could have resulted in killing him. Link jumps to the aide of his hometown bully when the two of them become stranded in the world below Hyrule, showing that regardless of how he is treated he is quick to forgive. In fact, they even become a solid team, show casing Link's ability to ally with just about anyone if the need should arise.

His heart lacks darkness or evil, as is proof of his ability to stand on the sacred grounds of the numerous temples created by the Goddess Hylia. Evil cannot stand in these places of purity, yet Link can walk among them freely (as long as he gets through the treacherous dungeon before it, of course). Even with purity and courage on his side, Link begins the story of this game as a reluctant hero. The countless times he is confronted by the right hand of Demise, Ghirahim, Link is impetuous and quick to leap before thinking (and it costs him dearly during the confrontation at the Gate of Time). Due to self-doubt and partial insecurity from losing Zelda in an unexpected storm, Link carries a wealth of blame toward himself which does cause a great deal of conflict with him being able to seek and pursue after his childhood friend.

The chosen Hero of the Goddess is also a clumsy graduat, but he becomes a courageous and reliable hero. Through the many hardships and challenging trials, Link becomes a true savior after courageously facing down the Demon Lord Demise with little more than a hope and a prayer. He is seldom one to become angry or aggitated, and only seems to become so when Zelda is in danger. He isn't usually cool or calm when danger arises, but as is proven by the many battles he has had, he will do what it takes when the time is right.

As commented by his sword instructor, Link is a gifted swordsman with adaptabiility and skill, making him a knight of quick wit and ingenuity. Blessed with an intelligent mind for solving problems and puzzles (even if the puzzle solving is based upon the player playing the game), he is able to come across any trial or situation and walk away from it with only minor scratches and bruises. It is odd, though, that not even once during the course of the game do we see Link cry or distraught. After Zelda seals herself into an unbreakable seal, Link spends only a short time in wallowing over his loss before finding the resolve to move forward with his own strength. It shows a great deal of conviction and understanding, showing the player that even in the darkest of times that we must move forward for the greater good.

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[unitesearthandsky]

Background: Link is a resident of the floating island called Skyloft. Born and raised in the clouds, and like most other residents, Link gets around by riding the back of a giant bird called a 'Loftwing'. Traditionally, these birds select their owner during a ceremony. Link's Loftwing, colored red, is a variety of Loftwing thought to be extinct. During the ceremony, the bird landed before Link and immediately a deep bond between Loftwing and boy was made.

Link is a Knight in training at the Skyloft Knight's Academy. His days are spent studying the skies and the code of ethics established from the Knights of old. He is a gifted hand at the sword, and is known for being a quick learner. Nothing is known of his parents, or other relatives for that matter. It is revealed later in the story that Link comes from a line of knights who once resided in Hyrule, more specifically a single knight (also named Link) who rose above the countless troops of evil to protect the land of Hyrule and the Goddess Hylia. Giving his life to fight, the Knight Link was blessed by the Goddess Hylia to be reincarnated at a time when his courage and strength would be needed once more, and so the Link in Skyloft was born.

Being the childhood friend of Zelda has brought him a lot of teasing and bullying while growing up, and being very quick skilled has not helped either. Link has been a long standing rival with the vain and boisterous Groose, a fellow knight at the academy, and it causes a great deal of fights and scuffles for the both of them.

Abilities: Link is a brilliant swordsman, but is also a very talented archer. His aim is like that of a hawk, as his accuracy seldom misses (since the game allows you to pinpoint targets, I'm headcannoning it as such so please forgive me XD). He's quite atheletic and dexterous, able to tumble and crawl and scale every nook and crany of a dungeon, island, what have you. He's also a brilliant mind at riddles and puzzle solving, facing challenges which require quick thinking or a sharp wit with ease. He's able to mount and ride a giant bird, so he has some skill at taming wild animals, as well as caring for them and being able to commincate with them. He also has a knack for being able to approach and speak with anyone, a great social skill to have in a world that has been broken and spread apart. He is able to fall great distances and suffer minor damage, and with the proper equipment at his disposal he is able to withstand extreme temperatures of heat as well as being able to swim underwater for inhuman amounts of time without air. Having been the Chosen Hero of the Goddess, he is able to commuicate with Other-Worldly and God-like beings that normal humans or Skyloftians cannot see. He is imbued with a level of courage that most people cannot muster, and it allows him to face the most horrific or dangerous of situations with little hesitation.

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[unitesearthandsky]

First Person:
[Link is confused by the strange device now resting in the palm of his hand. His eyes widen as the miniture screen flashes on, watching in befuddlement as the sorcery of the communcator takes hold of his attention.]

Aaah-Ahh umm.. H-Hello? What kind of strange magic is this?

[He raises the watch about, attempting to inspect it from every angle before finally closing the lid with a great deal of caution. At this point he thinks it better to not disturb things he does not understand, rather than poke what might be a power greater than his comprehension.]

Third Person:
The summer air filled his nostrols with the sweet smell of fresh gress and open streams. Though it was not Skyloft, Link could not help but feel nostalgic as he walked about casually admidst the many avenues and side streets. It was perpetually this time of year in Skyloft, but he had since learned that, much like the world below, different weather patterns came and went with the passing of months here in the city.

He couldn't imagine a blanket of white covering the rooftops, or a season of storms practically drowning the sidewalks and open wells. He didn't wish for time to rush itself on account of his curiosity, but it certainly piqued his interest when reading about Winter and Fall in the city's library. Having to root through the massive wealth of texts per the recommendation of the other citizens, Link would clearly be experiencing manner strange and exotic things in this closed-off city.

Snow could wait. Squalls could take their time. The one thing Link desired to see more than anything else wasn't something that science or nature could simply produce.

As Link walked, his head hung low, he wished he could see 'her' face just once more. Whether it be in the sun, or the light of the moon, or amongst the amber colored leaves.

[ACCEPTED]

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