Applications

How to Apply for a Character

This is the first step in joining the RPG. Decide which character you want to write for (provided they aren't taken/reserved already) and start to think about how you would like to shape that character. When applying, please put some thought into your application. I was once GM for the original Suikoden 2 RPG and I had my share of God awful applications. Below, is the general outline of the application and some examples of what would and what wouldn't be accepted.

Name or handle: VALID email: Web page: (optional) Contact: (optional) Character applying for: Weapon: Rune: (optional) Personality: History: Starting Location: Special abilities: Weaknesses: Plans for your character:

As a general rule, the more in-depth the application, the more likely it'll be accepted. However, do not make your character super powerful, immortal, give them shape changing abilities when they shouldn't have, allow them to equip runes on their each of their buttocks, or possessing a True Rune unless they either possessed it in the game or if there was an extremely good reason for them doing so.

Weapons Your character may possess a weapon if they are a fighter. If you are applying for a support character, you may elect to have that character possess a weapon or not. Just be aware that support characters in general do not have fighting abilities unless you want them to and should be outlined in your chapters. Runes Each character can equip up to 3 runes. Mage characters can normally equip 3 runes, while some fighters can only equip one rune. We'll allow all characters to equip up to two runes. Again, unless the character already possess a True Rune in the game, you will not be permitted to have one unless you have an extremely good reason to do so. Characters so far that possess True Runes are: Luc (True Wind) Sasarai (True Earth) ? (True Water) ? (True Fire) ? (True Thunder) Personality How does the character act? Is he/she cool headed, hot headed? What are their likes and dislikes? How do they act under certain situations? The more interesting you make their personality, the more impressed we'll be. History This can include family and friends that character have or once had, what the character did when they were younger and the events leading up to your current storyline. The more in-depth you make it, the more impressed we'll be. Special abilities This includes any magical abilities your characters may possess provided they aren't ultra powerful or intended for world domination, fighting abilities and non-combatant abilities such as cooking, cleaning, healing, singing, etc. Weaknesses Any weaknesses your character may have. This is anything that could be a hindrance to accomplishing a goal or a personality glitch that is in the nature of that character. It can also be weaknesses pertaining to combat or spell casting. Goals What is the goal of the character you are applying for? There should be a reason why you are writing for this character. Outline it here.

That's about it….below are examples of what we want and don't want to see.

BAD

Name or handle: Loser VALID email: loser@loserville.com Web page: (optional) http://www.loserville.com Contact: (optional) AIM: loserville, MSN: loser@msn.com, ICQ: loserville (or ########), Yahoo! Companion: loser@yahoo.com Character applying for: Man in Hat Weapon: Sword Rune: (optional) The immortal Rune, The Impervious Rune, Magic Nullify Rune Personality: Evil. History: Once looked for Pesmerga, but couldn't fine him, so he joined up with Masked Man, Man in Coat and Sarah. Starting Location: Duck Village Special abilities: He cannot be hit by any physical or magic runes. Is immortal. Weaknesses: None! Plans for your character: World Domination

ACCEPTABLE

This is what we generally want to see, but feel free to send in better apps ^________^

Name or handle: Me VALID email: me@me.com Web page: (optional) http://www.me.com Character applying for: Percival Weapon: Long Sword (name unknown until English version comes out =p) Rune: Shield Personality: Cool and collective, Percival rarely raises his voice and always manages to keeps his composure even when danger lurks by. He doesn't always take everything seriously, must to the disapproval of the other Zexen knights and every so often would tease or say inappropriate comments to aggravate them even further. Popular with the ladies of the Zexen confederacy, he is known to be a playboy and takes every opportunity to enjoy the splendours of being royalty. Despite his playful nature, he is still loyal to the Zexen confederacy and won't hesitate to help out his people whenever they need it. History: Born in a rural village, Percival grew up with the only family member he knows, an older woman named Clare. His father disappeared when he was young, leaving his mother to raise the family. He once had an older sister, however, she was killed in a terrible accident a couple years back. He once mentioned about wanting to become a Zexen knight when he observed visited Bine Del Zexse, however, his mother disapproved, mentioning that only the nobility could become knights. That didn't discourage him, and he spent much of his time tending to the farmers' horses and secretly practicing his fighting abilities with a makeshift sword. It wasn't until a high ranking Zexen commander noticed the young boy skilfully practicing his swordplay behind an old abandoned shack. It was mentioned to the head of the Zexen Royal Guard who reluctantly agreed to bring the young boy in. Impressed by his fabulous sword fighting skills and his abilities to handle horses, Percival was accepted into the Zexen knighthood…..but not without a few obstacles in the way…… Starting Location: Brass Castle Special abilities: Excellent horsemanship and wicked sword skills. Has minor magical abilities, but nothing that a Great mage would be too impressed about. Weaknesses: He has a soft spot for any pretty lady he happens upon! ^_^ He relies a little too much on his parry and evading skills. When hit, he takes a beating. Plans for your character: Various happenings will occur at Brass Castle for the time being…Percival will eventually seek out his father who is rumoured to be still alive.

Got the point? Good. ^_^

Send all applications to gs3rpg@yahoo.com and give me 1-2 weeks to look it over.