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| − | When it comes to the subject of FCs, we understand that - | + | When it comes to the subject of FCs, we understand that - over the course of time - there may be multiple people who wish to apply for the same character. In order to handle this, we have a few rules in place. Note however, that if an FC has not been applied for within the last 56 days of an application, we will assume that there will not be any special interest in the character, and there will be no contesting time, unless in extreme circumstances, like two apps coming in on the same day. |
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== Contestion == | == Contestion == | ||
* When an FC is applied for, a post will go up on the BBoard to indicate that an FC is Pending. | * When an FC is applied for, a post will go up on the BBoard to indicate that an FC is Pending. | ||
| − | * Another application for the same FC has to come in within those three days. Keep in mind that the two week wait time between character applications still apply. | + | * Another application for the same FC has to come in within those three days. Keep in mind that the two week wait time between character applications still apply. |
| − | * We will send both applicants an email stating that their application is being contested | + | * We will send both applicants an email stating that their application is being contested. |
* When two applications are both of a quality that staff can not make a decision based off of the initial apps, both applicants will be asked to create a new draft or edit based on issues raised by staff. This goes into a 48 hour cycle per re-draft. If you believe you can't make it within these 48 hours for a good reason, contact staff, and we will work with you. | * When two applications are both of a quality that staff can not make a decision based off of the initial apps, both applicants will be asked to create a new draft or edit based on issues raised by staff. This goes into a 48 hour cycle per re-draft. If you believe you can't make it within these 48 hours for a good reason, contact staff, and we will work with you. | ||
* Staff will attempt to be as impartial as possible, and is expected to hand an app over to the headwizard if they believe they can't make an unbiased decision. The staffer or headwiz will send an email out when this is the case, so both applicants know who to contact. | * Staff will attempt to be as impartial as possible, and is expected to hand an app over to the headwizard if they believe they can't make an unbiased decision. The staffer or headwiz will send an email out when this is the case, so both applicants know who to contact. | ||
Revision as of 14:40, 25 July 2013
Tentative application form follows:
- Standard Application
- Important
- Special Characters
- Contestion & FC Applications
- Races
- Restricted
- Activity
- Notes
- Extra
Welcome to Final Kingdoms MUSH!
When you are done, send the application to appbox@finalkingdom.net, using the following subject header; Character Name - OC/FC - Series (This is important!)
We have an automated system in place that helps us sort the application and get back to you quicker!
(!!!) You will know that your email has been received and sorted properly, if you receive an automated reply message within 10 minutes - presuming you use an email service that abides to the standard; Gmail or Hotmail. Yahoo and AOL are known troublemakers.
We /should/ get back to you on any application within three days - unless we are incredibly busy, or short on staff at any one time. Either way - if it takes longer than three days, don't hesitate to nudge staff!
Who are you?
What is your e-mail and age? Please note that you must be 13 years of age or older to play on this MUSH.
- E-mail: you@someplace.com - We use this to define alts and keep track of your applications.
- Age: If you desire, you can write ‘over 18’ if it applies.
Who Is Your Character?
What character are you applying for? Please fill out the appropriate fields for your profile. If the character you are applying for already has a profile and you wish to make changes, note them here.
- Character Name: Self-explanatory.
- Sex: Male, female, neuter, or plural.
- Race: Whether your character is a human, a supernatural being, a mouse, a dog, a duck, or whatever they might be.
- Force: Any force the character might belong to. If you are uncertain, write "Wandering Force".
- Group: Any group the character belongs to. If they are unaffiliated, write "None". You can belong to multiple Groups at once.
- Occupation: An occupation, class, etc. Just a word or two will do.
- Series: The theme your character is from. If the character is an OC, write "Original Character", and what series they are based off of.
- Quote: Just a short quote that embodies your character.
- Profile: A one-paragraph summary of who your character is and what they do. It doesn’t need to be super in-depth, just enough for others to get the basic gist of your character.
Character History
What is the character’s history? You can include their canon here (for FCs) along with anything that’s changed in Final Kingdoms. To us, this is the most important field. This is what sets up why the character is who he/she is, and how they attained whatever powers they may have. Consider things such as birthplace, parentage, childhood - Et cetera.
Personality
Please describe your character’s personality. Feel free to go into depth about things like how they relate to others, what they believe in, their motivations, likes and dislikes. We understand however, that with OCs - some of their personality may not have yet formed due to no exposure to the elements of this game. Still, we'd like to see a paragraph or two. In the case of an FC app, this field is important in order to show an understanding of the character.
Abilities
Describe your character’s powers and capabilities here, both in and out of combat. This includes physical capabilities, any magic they might have, weapon prowess, supernatural or mundane powers. If you so desire, you may additionally define the stats as outlined for the combat system - though staff will retain the final decision on whether to accept them or not.
If you wish for more than one ‘Style’, be sure to indicate this clearly, as well as your reasons. Note that we, in general, do not allow for more than 1-2 Styles per character. Also, Final Fantasy 10 summoners use a dedicated Action per summon for their summons, rather than a new mode for each. (See the Attack Examples on the Combat System page.
If you wish to do so: You may also choose your Statistics, Capabilities, Bursts, Actions (10 Special and 2 Limit), and a Paradigm. All of these, for each style. Use the Combat System page for reference. Also!, if you can help it, please use the form as found under the Extra tab in that same file. And always keep in mind, an 'attack' is defined by 'three actions' combined together.
Even if you choose not to specify exactly what you want in regard to the Combat System's Statistics etc, we do expect 10 Special Actions and 2 Limit Actions from you, for each Style your character has. These would be names, and a general reference to what they do in combat. If you need help, see some of the Character or Attack examples listed on the Combat System page.
If really you can't come up with those 10 Special Actions and 2 Limit Actions, we'll try to help out and make some for you.
After approval, you can change your stats etc within the first month freely. This month is considered the Combat System's 'grace period'. After this, please don't request changes to stats more than once a month.
Not everything your character can do, has to be represented in the combat system. So don't feel too forced to pack everything in there if you have a lot of ideas. But try not to give a character too many abilities either.
The Process
Make sure you use the exact topic title as prescribed in the application file. And additionally, when replying or re-submitting in regards to an application; use the reply button. We have a script running that grabs things based on the title and the reference ID - and brings some of that information to the game for quicker processing. But in order for this to happen, we need those two things.
- Make sure you use the exact formatting for the Subject --> Character Name - OC/FC - Series
- The spaces in the subject header are important.
- Always use 'Reply' in regards to an email from us!
Alts
Preferably, we'd like to see some Original Characters, and some Feature Characters - but we will not negatively judge based on that criteria.
- You can apply for an alt character two weeks after the approval of the last.
- There is a total of five alt slots made available to each player.
- Don't apply for an alt that logically would require to interact with another of your characters to carry plot, like Cecil and Rosa, or Sora and Riku.
Feature Characters
When you apply for a Feature Character during opening, there will be a 7 day wait period during which we examine the application - and allow for additional people to apply for the same character. We'll try to judge as unbiased as possible, what application to approve when it comes to this.
After a character has not been applied for, for a month - applying for them will immediately get you that character, if your application is good enough to be approved. If it's not, we'll try to work with you on it of course.
In general, try not to app two characters from the same series - it may make plot more difficult to unfold depending on the characters in question due to the Alt Interaction rules.
Shadow Lords
Those who wish to become a Shadow Lord, will be expected to put this into their Occupation, and will be required to write one heck of a good application. These applications are at the same level as a Feature Character, and have the same expectations - if not higher. You will only be allowed one of these type of characters.
Princesses of Heart
Not open for direct application, unless it is a canon FC. See the file for details. You will only be allowed one of these type of characters.
Keyblade Wielders
Not open for direct application, unless it is a canon FC. See the file for details. You will only be allowed one of these type of characters.
When it comes to the subject of FCs, we understand that - over the course of time - there may be multiple people who wish to apply for the same character. In order to handle this, we have a few rules in place. Note however, that if an FC has not been applied for within the last 56 days of an application, we will assume that there will not be any special interest in the character, and there will be no contesting time, unless in extreme circumstances, like two apps coming in on the same day.
Contestion
- When an FC is applied for, a post will go up on the BBoard to indicate that an FC is Pending.
- Another application for the same FC has to come in within those three days. Keep in mind that the two week wait time between character applications still apply.
- We will send both applicants an email stating that their application is being contested.
- When two applications are both of a quality that staff can not make a decision based off of the initial apps, both applicants will be asked to create a new draft or edit based on issues raised by staff. This goes into a 48 hour cycle per re-draft. If you believe you can't make it within these 48 hours for a good reason, contact staff, and we will work with you.
- Staff will attempt to be as impartial as possible, and is expected to hand an app over to the headwizard if they believe they can't make an unbiased decision. The staffer or headwiz will send an email out when this is the case, so both applicants know who to contact.
- This is not to say that staff will not also judge an application on the history of a player on Final Kingdom MUSH. Items like Activity and Behavior also decide your position during a 'Contested Application'.
Appable Races
In general, the following races are available for application:
Humans, Demi-human, Elf, Moogle, Burmecian, Qu, Ronso, Guado, Hypello, Al Bhed, Bangaa, Seeq, Viera, Vampire, Goblin, Mermaid, Lamia, Gargoyle.
Any other races which are humanoid and are generally able to interact/communicate with the population of the game at large are usually okay. If it existed in an integrated part of Final Fantasy or Kingdom Hearts, then it is likely appable. However, we would like to avoid things like talking animals and teacups running around as player characters.
If you have any concerns about a race you have selected, please contact the staff to see if it is something that you can apply for.
Restricted Races: Unlimited, Mist & Madein Summoners.
Inappable Races: Non-humanoid Creatures(^), Animated Objects, Cetra, New-Olympians, Genies, True Immortals, Nobodies, Heartless, Espers (Aeons, Eidolons, etc.), Fae (^).
Restricted Concepts
There are some concepts that are restricted on this game of course - either to keep their numbers low, or to reflect certain key theme elements from one series or another. We'll try to put them down as plainly as possible, but know that if something is 'restricted', it doesn't mean it cannot be applied for - the application will just be under more scrutiny. Only if stated that something is 'inappable', can one not app it.
Character types which are Restricted, Moderated, or Limited must fill out an Extended Application.
- Inappable Concepts: Clone of an FC, OCs or FCs from FC-worlds that are Rejected, OC Princesses of Hearts from OC Worlds.
- Restricted Concepts: Sorcerers
- Teleportation: Teleportation is extremely rare, and in-combat teleportation is right out. Most teleportation mechanics are requested to take time to set up, and open a passage way rather than moving a person directly, and restricted to a limited distance. Most common teleportation mechanics do not allow one to carry another person with you. Shadow Lords do however have the Corridors of Darkness.
- Master Sorcerers (FC Only) such as Malificent, Yen Sid, and Merlin will be extremely difficult to app, and we ask that players do NOT choose these as a first character. We ask that you take some time to play a character first and show us you are active and responsible before seeking to app one of these concepts. Talk to Staff if you are interested in any Master Sorcerer.
- Journeyman Sorcerers (FC/OC) may be apped with some restrictions. They cannot have the level of power of any Master Sorcerer, and will have minimal 'world changing' magic which must be approved by staff at creation, or via tiny-plot.
- Moderated Concepts: Shadow Lords, Princesses of Heart, Grand-Judges, Keyblade Wielders, High-Level FCs
- In regards to PoHs and Keyblade Wielders: Currently, only FC Princesses of Heart and Keyblade Wielders are allowed to be apped. OCs can gain these traits through a different procedure after creation. We do expect a higher level of quality out of applications for these sort of characters.
- Limited Concepts: OCs from OC worlds
- We would prefer that people try to fit characters into existing worlds and themes, but we will allow applications for Original Characters from Original Worlds, as long as they are well written and follow theme in relation to fallen worlds.
Original Characters
Original characters have no activity requirements and do not idle out. However, an original character who is inactive for a year may be set unapproved and removed from the rosters until the player asks to be reinstated.
Feature Characters
Feature Characters, as recognizable faces with established roles, are expected to RP at least one logged +scene a month. If an FC's player goes on vacation, they should put up a vacation notice. If an FC does not meet these standards, they may be set IDLE, which can be viewed on the rosters, and the player will receive an e-mail notifying them of this.
Any FC which is set IDLE -- that is, is played but is inactive -- is available for application if you contact staff. If necessary, staff will mediate between the two players to make sure no character remains both unplayed and unavailable.
To no longer be set idle, simply log a +scene and talk to a staffer to set you back to FC status. Try to remain active. If an FC character remains IDLE for too long, often because the player has not logged in for a total of 60 days, the character will be OPENed for free application.
Notes
To go further into the OCs from OC worlds. We require the character to be from a world that has fallen to darkness. But what's more importantly, is that we'd like an applicant to first consider if the application idea would not also fit in one of the existing worlds in Final Kingdom - and to not bring in anything that seems to not fit the rest of the themes. We're potentially willing to assist and lightly fudge with incorporated theme if it is needed, but this is up to staff digression on a case-by-case basis. As implied with the way the fall of the world is handled, generally a character won't be able to bring what they can't carry on their person during their departure. Some living things might make the journey on their own however.
Extra
One of our players - currently playing Beatrix and Tifa Lockhart - made a Microsoft Excel file for helping with your application. Download the file found at this link. If that link does not work: use this one. This is an outside file - not supported by staff, but made by an appreciated player/guest.
