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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: Steph
Your journal:

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Contact: PM //

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Other characters played at Passing: Yuffie Kisaragi [V1]

Character name: Cid Highwind
Character fandom: Compilation of Final Fantasy VII
Version: V1
Canon point: During the beginning of Dirge of Cerberus
Importing development from old game?N/A
Background: Story of the Planet's Greatest Pilot.

Changes from canon, if AU: N/A

Personality:
Gruff and curmudgeonly, Cid Highwind seems years older than his actual age of thirty five. His attitude falls in the range of 'rude and crude', and Cid has no filter, as he's well known for his foul mouth and cursing streaks.

Despite this outside appearance, Cid isn't a cruel man. He does have quite a bit of anger, most of which is directed to several different sources, but the fact remains the same - losing out on his dream of being the first human in space changed who he was.

One who has not handled the disappointment of the failed launch in a healthy way, Cid does tend to take out his anger on Shera. However, though the launch failure was technically her fault, it was still Cid's choice to stop it in time to keep from killing her. It was a split second decision made in the heat of the moment, which shows just where his priorities truly lie. However, his bitterness is still very much a part of him, though it has seemed to ease in the time between meeting up with AVALANCHE and the end of Advent Children.

Cid is prone to using insults, but it's more of a spontaneous verbal vomit than a planned hateful statement. Curses do pepper his typical conversation without a second thought, and though he doesn't mean to offend it ends up happening sometimes. He'll quickly shrug it off and move on to the next topic - Cid isn't known for his sensitivity. He's always been a little unpolished in his interactions with people, but he's straight forward and blunt. Two admirable qualities rarely found in a world run by a corrupt government.

Above all else, when it comes to mechanics and working with his hands, Cid is very intelligent. He's also determined (crossing over the line to 'stubborn'), and once he's developed a grudge it's a long time before he's able to get past it. (Unless you're part of Shinra - he'll probably never get over that grudge).

Cid Highwind also has the makings of a good leader. His no nonsense approach to problems is extremely useful (especially in a world where nonsense is pretty much the norm). He isn't one to try to take over any leadership position if someone's already there - he's more than happy to chill in his corner unless he's needed. Cid will step up when the occasion calls for it, and when he does he gets stuff done. He thinks quick on his feet, and is directing a fleet of airships by the time DoC rolls around.

Deep down, he is a kind hearted person. It's hard to see, with the anger and the glaring and the grudges that last for years, but it's there. He doesn't like what's happening to the Planet, even if it's something he never really thought about much before he hooked up with AVALANCHE. He decides to help them, without reward or promise of anything in return. He starts to view the Planet as a 'sick kid', and grows determined to help AVALANCHE stop Sephiroth.

With a short fuse, a (secretly hidden) big heart, and a good head on his shoulders, Cid Highwind isn't exactly the most complicated of people. He is a good friend to have, especially in a pinch, and will go to any length to give someone a hand.

PS: Cid ♥'s tea.

Abilities:

-->Cid fights with spears and lances - at this point, he's usually equipped with his ultimate weapon Venus Gospel, which amplifies his attacks based on how much MP he has at the time. He's also able to wield guns, but seems to prefer his lances/spears.

-->Most of his bigger attacks (Limit Breaks) tend to hit multiple enemies at once.

-->His strength is average for a man of his height and build. Working with engines and his hands means his arm strength might be pretty good, but his stamina is crap on account of his cigarette habit. So, he won't be running marathons anytime soon, but he can hold his own in a fair fight.

Writing sample:

It's with irritation that he practically shoves the stick into the fire, the poor twig bending with the force he puts behind the motion. All he wanted was some peace and quiet. Preferably in his workshop. Alone.

In a more reasonable state of mind, Cid is aware that it was completely his choice to hop on AVALANCHE's (seemingly self destructive) train. In this mood, though, it's hard to remember that teeny little detail. What used to be a perfectly legitimate excuse to join up with this particular band of misfits has warped in his mind. Now he's the victim, lead forcefully into whatever arbitrary mission these kids decided on.

Cid steals a quick glance around their camp, mentally correcting himself. Not everyone there is a kid - Barret and Vincent definitely weren't, even if they look just as out of place as he felt sometimes. What the hell was he thinking, running off like that? He had a lot of shit on his plate, and the future of the group isn't looking too bright in his eyes.

"Hey, old man." It's Yuffie who interrupts his angry musing, plopping herself down beside him on the convenient log he'd claimed as his own. Not that something like ownership meant diddly to Yuffie. Cid grunts at her in greeting, and she holds something out to him.

Leery, he leans over to get a better look at what she's offering him. It seems to be two harmless strips of beef, dried and ready to eat. He knows better than to take her at face value, though, and he leans back, giving Yuffie a wary look.

"What do you want, kid?"

"Nothing! Jeez, every one's so suspicious."

"Uh huh. Probably 'cause you give nothin' up for free."

"Call it a mood," she shrugs, gesturing at him with the beef a little violently. He takes it, less hesitant when he sees Barret with his own handful of the beef.

"Maybe you're just sick," is his way of thanking her.

"Maybe I got tired of looking at your angry, dopey face," is her way of saying 'you're welcome'.

Smirking, Cid takes a bite out of the meat, feeling marginally better than a few minutes before.

Voice sample:
One - DR Thread
Two - Meme Thread
Three - Dear Mun Post

Note: If these threads aren't enough to suffice, I am more than happy to thread with a mod. :)

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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Cid Highwind | Final Fantasy VII | [v1] Reserved

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