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WHAT TO KNOW

Applications are ALWAYS OPEN, and will be processed as they are received. They must be posted in the comments, NOT linked to.

Before applying, read the rules & setting page and this post in their entirety. Use the potential applications page or the FAQ if you have any questions about the process. There is also a sample app and an explanation of how we process apps if those interest you. The wanted characters list may also be helpful.

In general, however, we would rather have a shorter, better written application than a longer one, every time. That said, length is one of the least important factors in our applications. We look primarily at the voice samples, then the personality section and writing sample. The voice samples are by far the most important section, and we prefer that these be thread links, because they give us a sense of how you play the character rather than simply how you write an application for the character.

The application page from the former site can be found here.

MISC. RULES

We do allow challenge apps, but we wait the duration of the reserve for the other app to come in before processing them against each other.

Applications or parts of applications (such as the initial comment containing contact information) will be screened on request.

There is a one week grace period for dropped characters during which applications for them will be held pending. The former player can choose to pick up those characters at any time during that week without re-applying.

If you are asked for a revision, you have one week to submit them before your app will be automatically declined. You must resubmit your app in its entirety if that happens. Always feel free to ask us to clarify what we're looking for on revisions; we won't bite.

If you are rejected, we encourage you to re-apply. We like seeing players that have taken our critique and worked on improving their portrayal. The exception is a character rejected on the grounds that they would be difficult to impossible for others to play with. Playability is an important factor.

Our plagiarism policy is as follows: the first offense will be met without consequence. The second offense results in a one month ban from apping. Subsequent further offenses will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis but most likely incur longer bans, up to and including indefinite bans.

APPLICATION IN DETAIL

Your name:
Your journal: A sock is fine, or a commonly used character journal if you don't have a personal one. Just please be consistent with your identity for ease of reference.
Contact: AIM/plurk/email/etc., whatever you prefer to be contacted.
Other characters played at Passing:

Character name:
Character fandom:
Version: V1, V1.# or V2+ should be the only options.
Canon point: What point of their timeline you're taking them from.
Importing development from old game? If yes, where from?
Background: Link to the Wiki entry on it, or if the series has its own wiki, the character's page. A comprehensive fan site is an acceptable substitute. If you cannot find one of these that works well enough for us to get a good grasp of your character from a third party, please write out the standard 'history' section for this on your own. Please include this even if applying for an AU version of the character. OCs need the history section written out as well, obviously.

In general, though, this should be a link whenever possible and not a written history. We use it to compare an unbiased third party account against your represented version of the character. If you include a written history, we will ignore it completely and look up whatever is available for that character on Wikipedia ourselves.

Changes from canon, if AU: What it says. Detail here how the AU world is different from canon, or what events have happened in their previous game that have lead them to be different.

Personality: The meat of the application, and self-explanatory. We want to see that you understand what makes them tick. If AU, try to include explanation for where and why the character has changed from canon.

Abilities: What are they particularly good at, or if they do have superhuman powers, what are they? A bullet point list will suffice.

Writing sample: At least 200 words of your own writing in third person prose, preferably about the character you're applying for. Samples about others are allowed, in any setting. This is to gauge your writing style and technique, not your grasp of character. That's the next section.

Voice sample: You may either write 200 words of your character speaking to himself, or you may link to threads, or you may request to thread with a mod character.

Regular voice sample: If choosing option one, the standard first person sample rules apply. The word count applies only to spoken words, not action in brackets, and since 200 words is a lot for some quiet characters, more than one different samples are allowed.

Linking to threads: If you are linking to threads, make sure they are lengthy ones that demonstrate your understanding of the character. We don't need a million of them, but remember that this is as a substitute for a sample, and we will evaluate it the same way. Threads that took place in other games, museboxes, or

dear_mun are all fine.

Threading with a mod character: You may also request to thread with a mod character - please do so in the body of your application when you submit it, rather than contacting a mod privately. The first available mod will respond back as soon as possible and discuss with you who your character would be best suited to play off of of their characters, and then you will agree on a time to sit down and crack out a thread.

These will be 'quick log' style in brackets and not prose to make them go faster and keep the focus on dialog. These do not have to be masterpieces of wonder, but your application will not be judged until you have finished the thread (at least 20 comments on your part), so think carefully before choosing this option. The mods will make every effort to respond to your tags quickly.

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Your name: Jen[na]
Your journal:

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Contact: PM, plurk.
Other characters played at Passing:

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Character name: Usagi Tsukino / Eternal Sailormoon
Character fandom: Bishoujo Senshi Sailormoon
Version: V1 -- Manga.
Canon point: After the defeat of Nehelenia.
Importing development from old game? Nope.
Background: Usagi / Sailormoon / past life as Princess Serenity / future life as Neo-Queen Serenity.

Changes from canon, if AU: n/a

Personality:
When playing the role of narrator in her own story, Usagi describes herself as "a bit rash and a crybaby." Having lived a rather care-free life (until a certain feline came into it) she really only had the same worries than any other 14-year-old at the time had. She is a total klutz, and very much a glutton, always interested in stuffing her face with goodies. The irony of the situation is that she isn't very domestically inclined, and isn't very capable in the kitchen, no matter how she tries... Waking up early in the morning to make it to school on time was, and still is, one of her greatest challenges, even years later. Truth be told, she isn't exactly the most academically inclined individual either, often having to take make-up tests and receiving red-letter grades on her assignments. It's not that she's stupid either (because as we see she is capable of being successful when she applies herself/is pushed to) but when it comes to schoolwork and school in general, she can be a little on the lazy side. Reading the newest manga is much more exciting than studying for that math or english test, after all. And daydreaming is just so much more appealing...

Usagi is actually a very social creature, she makes friends very easily, and others almost seem to gravitate towards her. She is loyal and understanding, and puts all of her faith in others, often without question. She can be quite naïve, but she does believe in the innate good in others, even when they don't quite believe it themselves. She hates seeing others suffer, and more often than not, is willing to take their place if it means easing their pain. She is quite altruistic, and doesn't want to see anyone hurt in the course of their lives, often putting her own safety into question in the process. Sympathetic even with her greatest enemies, she truly seems to believe that no one has to hurt, or be hurt as long as everyone works hard together. Anything can be accomplished so long as you have faith in one another. Miracles can happen.

Of course, she is far from perfect, also. Usagi is capable of being quite jealous and possessive, especially where her boyfriend/fiancé, Mamoru Chiba, is concerned. At first she isn't even willing to share him with their future daughter, and feels pushed aside when they start to spend more time together. Her feelings can be quite easily hurt where Mamo-chan is involved, and he can probably be considered one of her greatest weaknesses, as well as a source of great strength. She isn't above childish bickering either (especially with Chibiusa and Rei in particular), but this usually serves as an indicator of those that she's especially close with -- although they have their differences, they always know that when it comes down to it, they can count on one another.

Throughout the years and various experiences, and relationships that she has built, however, Usagi has most certainly shown the capacity to change, and mature. She managed to buckle down with her entrance exams so that she can attend Juuban High with her friends, just as they had always dreamed. She also displays her ability to grow as a person, becoming a little less selfish, leaving some of her more childish qualities by the wayside. But, let's face it -- she still has a little ways to go before they're a thing of the past.

Abilities:
"Moon Eternal, Make Up!" / "Silver Moon Crystal Power, Make Up!" → Transformation phrase. When used in conjunction with the Silver Crystal, which is usually kept close by in her brooch, this allows Usagi to transform into the sailor suited soldier of love and justice, Eternal Sailormoon! In this form, she gets an overall boost to her normal abilities -- speed, defense... etc.

"Starlight Honeymoon Therapy Kiss!" → Used with the Eternal Tiare, this is Eternal Sailormoon's main attack. It has healing properties, seen when she is able to purify enemies including phages, and even one of Galaxia's animates.

"Silver Moon Crystal Power Kiss!" → Upgraded version of the previous attack. In the timeline I am grabbing Usagi from, she does not have this ablility quite yet, but it is something that she will eventually inherit.

"Silver Crystal" / "Maboroshi no Ginzuishou" → The main source of Sailormoon's power -- also considered her starseed / sailor crystal / what have you. This is where Sailormoon draws her abilities from, and without it, she is quite literally powerless. It has great potential laying in wait within it, and is often seen as an object of desire or abhorrence among her enemies.

"Flight" → Although not seen often, Sailormoon is actually capable of flight thanks to her Eternal form (and those wings had to be more than just for show!). However, she doesn't use this often, and whether or not she even knows how to control it on her own is a mystery (the Starlights and their princess were the ones that showed her the way).

Writing sample:
It was finally over... Nehelenia, her followers, the sinister eclipse that followed on her heels -- and the hold that they had on the citizens of Tokyo -- was finally beginning to lift. They could return home now -- return to their everday lives without the threat to loom over them, and their dreams, any longer. Of course, this also meant that their time spent with Helios was coming to an end. Usagi looked on as he and Chibiusa spoke, a warmth coming from somewhere deep within her. Somehow, she knew too, that this was far from their last meeting. And watching him dash away on the pure white pegasus he rode truly seemed as though he had come from some sort of fairy tale. There wasn't sadness as he disappeared into the sky -- instead, there was hope.

She looked over her shoulder, greeted by the smiling faces of everyone, offering their words of encouragement and and faith. Everyone... looked so happy. Yes. This was right. This is how it was meant to be.

"It's funny," Mamoru spoke suddenly. "After the battle... I can still feel the heat in my chest. As though a star was born in my heart... Is this -- the power of the Golden Crystal?"

Usagi turned to face him slowly, her expression softening as she heard his words. "Mamo-chan..." her voice was soft, understanding. She lifted a hand to her chest, and tilted her head to the side. "We all have... a star in our hearts."

"A star?"

"Mm," she nodded softly, closed her eyes for a brief pause, then opened them again. "And when you feel that heat in your chest... That's how you know your star is shining." She turned again, glancing over the expressions of her friends that encircled them, and felt her own faith renewed in their purpose, here on this Earth. To protect the ones I love... to make my dreams come true -- and to keep fighting... Usagi thought to herself as she looked up to the sky, The star inside my heart... please keep burning bright. And bring us all the strength to continue on!

Voice sample:
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You've been accepted! Welcome. :) There are a few things to go over.

ᘚ Please join the comms. These notifs haven't been working lately, so if a day goes by and you haven't been accepted into the communities, feel free to nag us.
ᘚ Comment to the taken page.
ᘚ Our activity requirements are 20 comments each month for each character, and please remember to tag every post your character comments on - this is how we keep track of activity for ACs.
ᘚ If you use plurk, you might also consider following the mod account, though this is not required.

Do all of that, introduce yourself on the OOC comm, and start playing!

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