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 ✧

Comments

[CANON] Yoko Littner - Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann - RESERVE: 1 of 2

[thegurlnextdoor]

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

CHARACTER
Name: Yoko Littner
Canon: Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
Age: 18
Timeline: After the defeat of Guame by Simon and Nia
If playing another character from the same canon, how will you deal with this?: n/a

Personality:
Despite being very young, Yoko is seen as being very mature and rather educated for some one living underground. Instead of being impulsive and brash like her gang leader, Kamina, Yoko prefers to take things slow and think them through before she goes charging head-first into a battle. In the case of Ritona Village being under Beastman attack, she is pivital in planning out a defensive strategy that allows the village not only its saftey, but puts a Gunmen in the hands of Kamina. She is also shown to be a very protective person, especially towards her companion Simon. Not only is she a support on the field with her skillfull talent at sharpshooting, she has offered Simon and Kamina many times an insightful conversation or support when the young pilot and their leader find themselves in doubt.

Yoko is not only a rock to those she is friends with, but also a Mother figure that they look up to and rely on. In the many times that Simon often questions himself, Yoko has a knack for appearing before him and lending an ear. Before their conflict in which the life of Kamina is lost, Yoko eases Simon down from his worry by reminding him that Kamina believes in him and his ability to fight. It is almost as if she knows just what to say and when to say it.

She's very dependable, in the often times where her friend Leerom advice and help when tinkering around with machines or weaponry. It makes her a very valuable asset to those with limited knowledge of the surface, having spent a good deal of time fending off Beastmen but also exploring the different technology forgotten to those below ground. She's always eager to try and improve the situation of those she cares for, selflessly putting herself in danger if it means protecting lives. In the case of her first appearance in the series, she follows the Gunmen which lands in Jiha Village even though she is one person with a gun facing an opponent in a giant mechanized robot.

For a woman who has seen death and hardship many times over, she is also very internally strong. Even when left in tears at the wake of Kamina's death, she stubbornly tells her friend Dyakka that "I'm fine". She isn't one to let her weaknesses show, putting on a tough front when the chips are down. Though she chooses to fight, Yoko dislikes violence and makes it very vocal that she does not agree with it. Even though the canon point she is being plucked from doesn't show it as strongly, she later in the series becomes an advocate for peace, becoming a school teacher rather than a gun-slinger. She firmly believes that children shouldn't have to face violence and death, much like her friend Simon has had to do countless times.

She is easily flustered by those around her, not taking lightly to being teased or gawked at. Though she chooses to dress with limited clothing (believing that more clothing restricts her movements), she has often had her heel or fist find many the face of a man who remarks about her choice of combat wear. Though she is confident in herself, she still exhibits a bit of shame and bashfulness when Kamina points out her qualities and endowments.

[CANON] Yoko Littner - Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann - RESERVE: 2 of 2

[thegurlnextdoor]

Background:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Gurren_Lagann_characters#Yoko_Littner

Abilities:
Copied from the Gurren Lagann Wiki-

Skilled Marksmen: Yoko is a skilled shot with her rifle and has shown to be able to take out two Gunmen alone, without suffering any injuries. She is also shown to be able to hit weak spots on Gunmen even in the middle of a fight. One of the best examples of her marksmanship is during her battle with Viral when she piloted the Gurren Lagann with Simon. She was able to nearly hit Viral, despite being in the air and moving around, and only missing him by a hair's width.

Skilled Gunmen Pilot: Like most members of Team Dai-Gurren, Yoko is skilled in Piloting a Gunmen. She piloted Gurren-Lagann with Simon once and piloted the Dayakkaiser in the second half and she, along with Kittan, Gimmy and Darry, took out many Anti-Spiral ships on their own.

World Knowledge: Having survived on the harsh and dangerous surface, Yoko has a plethora of knowledge on the land, the air, and everything around her. This makes her a perfect teacher, as she later becomes, being able to pass her knowledge of the world onto those younger than her. She knows a great deal of history, mechanics, weaponry, and even history.

First Person:
[Yoko is used to these sorts of contraptions, handling the watch with care as she inspects the device twice before attempting to use it. Marveled by the design, she pops the lid of the communicator open, unsurprised by the feed as it turns on. She deducts right away that it's purpose isn't only to keep time.]

This is Yoko Littner, over. If anyone can hear me, please respond, over! My name again is Yoko.. Littner.. Over. Please respond if you can hear me!

[She remains in front of the feed, watching for any sign of intelligent life on the other side. Though, while the worry of a response is on her mind, she couldn't help but also hope her communication ettiquette was correct.]

Third Person:
Like an old friend resting upon another's shoulder, Yoko rested the barrel of her long-range rifle as the cold steel nuzzled against her neck. As the sun set in the distance, thoughts collected as her mind looked back at the past few months here in the city, whilst her eyes took in the shades of orange and yellow setting behind the patches of clouds over head.

Her arrival here was smooth, yet the passing weeks had been a ride unlike any she had experienced before. Life atop the surface was a fight for survival, living and sleeping under and on top of rocks. Though times here had their rough patches, she couldn't help but think that she had been blessed with having a somewhat more comfortable situation.

But then again.. She couldn't help but curse herself at the thought. Life had been hard back home, but she wouldn't trade in her time there for the world, let alone a bed here. She had survived against the Beastmen, and she had survived against the strange events here in Ruby City. But all the while, she found herself wishing for the cold and shiver-filled nights under the blue moon, waking up in the dirt and running frantically from becoming a meal.

ACCEPTED

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