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⋆✩ applications ✩⋆
This is the old page for applications! If you're looking to apply into the game, please follow this link to the new applications page, or click one of the navigation links below.
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APPLICATION "RUBRIC" - some extra clarity on what we're looking for!
⟡ Please be sure that the application matches the formatting of the code provided on the application page. Some minor edits are allowed, but the application should be legible, coding shouldn't be broken, and care should be taken to ensure that instructions are followed on the application page itself (i.e. posting the application and not linking it).
⟡ Watch for grammar, spelling, and overall readability! Using canon-specific terms can be confusing for a mod who may not know your canon, so be sure to define necessary terms and leave out the unnecessary ones. Summarizing is totally fine, as long as we get the gist of what a section is asking for.
⟡ Make sure all sections are filled out upon submitting the application!
IMPORTANT SECTIONS
⟡ While all sections of the application serve a purpose and are expected to be filled out, there are a few important sections that can determine the difference between a rejection or an acceptance! We will cover what we're looking for in each, and their importance.
⟡ SUITABILITY
Though this section doesn't have to be lengthy, it is hugely important for gauging how both a player and character might fit into the game, as well as what you as a player hope to get out of the game. This may also offer some more into the way your character will approach different scenarios and help a tiny bit with the guild decision. The main things we are looking for here is how you plan to engage with the game and setting as well as what role your character will play in it. For example, specifying that you're interested in character relationships and seeing if your character will go down a more "bad" route or "good" route depending on the treatment of those around them, that would be worth mentioning.
⟡ QUESTIONNAIRE
This is the most important section of the app! This tells us about your character, their morality, their decision making skills and processes, and lets us know which guild would be the most interested in recruiting them. As this replaces a personality section, it will also serve as a way to see what your character is like, assure this matches up with the samples provided, and give us a picture of your character and their mindset as a whole. An answer like "they would do nothing" is not satisfactory, and we would expect some explanation in meta about why the character chooses this, what they might be thinking, or any other insights you find relevant.
⟡ SAMPLES
Along with at least one of the threads being from the TDM, we are looking for a few things here! One, that the personality of the character in the tags matches what is conveyed in the application above. Two, that the tags provided show a depth to the character, as well as engagement from the player with those they are playing with. (This does not mean shorter tags are not allowed, but does mean that even in shorter tags, we expect to see clear thought put into what is provided inside a tag, engagement with the character and the setting.) Three, that threads aren't suddenly dropped in excess, and that there's no clear favoritism between certain tag partners. We'd like to stress that we don't intend to nitpick this section, but that these are things we look for and may cite in a revision or rejection notice.
APPLICATION STATUS
Applications will be processed on a bi-monthly basis between the 25th-30th (or the last day of the respective month) each month. Please note that applications submitted on the 25th or later will most often be held for the following application round. There is a chance we may process extras or late entries depending on the number of applicants, but we would like to designate this cut off date for our own balance of work. Thank you for understanding!
A list of currently submitted applications will be added in this comment.
A.B.A | Guilty Gear | Reserved
NAME: Merlot
CONTACT: Gesomon @ plurk and discord
OVER 18? Y
CURRENT CHARACTERS: N/A
CHARACTER
NAME: A.B.A
CANON: Guilty Gear
CANON POINT: End of her arcade story in Strive
BACKGROUND: Here
SUITABILITY:
As much of a coward as A.B.A is, she's always had a strong sense of curiosity, which keeps her interacting with the world. Already a traveler long before showing up here, she'll be interested in things like exploration, as well as learning all that she can about this world's history and biology. (There's an entire species of living keys?!?) Despite how dependent she is on her husband, Paracelsus, his absence is actually a blessing as far as RP goes. She's shy, but she hates being alone, so it means she's more likely to reach out to people to fill the void he's left behind. She's terrified of people taking him away from her, and yet she doesn't have to worry about that if he's already gone. The setting itself is also incredibly helpful because people are less intimidating to interact with when most of the population is so small and adorable, while she herself would be coming in as a rather large Pokémon. Some Pokémon are easier to interact with than others. For instance, A.B.A was enthralled with Mimikyu Shoka because she reminded her of her creepy dolls from back home, ignoring her insults much like she used to do with Paracelsus when they first met. On the other hand, she was super wary of Gallade Kiruko, who was trying really hard to be friendly, because she was still very human looking.
My main goals for A.B.A are to find people who are patient enough to help her learn how to be a person. She was only just starting to make friends in canon, and I want to explore what it'd be like if she actually got the support she needs. That isn't to say I intend to "fix" her, she's still going to be her wonderfully quirky self and she'll continue to interact with the world in a way only an artificial person can, but it'd be nice is she had healthier ways to cope when things get a little too much for her or she finds herself overstimulated.
Deep down, A.B.A considers herself a good person, but her morals can get skewed in ways that are fun to play with. She has a strong interest in law, but is highly susceptible to manipulation and is willing to excuse unsavory behaviors if they help her achieve her goals. That said, as of Strive, Paracelsus has gone on a "Wait a minute, what I was doing was kind of messed up, no violence from now on" streak, so she isn't causing AS much trouble as she used to. I would really like her to meet people to keep her on that right track and maybe learn to direct her abilities into actually being helpful. Her theme song does imply she wants to make a difference in the world, I'd love to play with that idea. As notoriously difficult as she can be to work with, she DOES value kindness in the end, and I think it'd be fun if she met people who could work around her ego, pull its strings in a way that steer her into the right direction. For example, as of the TDM, she's already convinced if she builds up enough favors, the Pokémon of this world would have no choice but to fulfil a favor for her.
QUESTIONNAIRE:
POKEMON: Shiny Silvally! As a lab-grown person, it only makes sense to make her a lab-grown Pokémon. Being a homunculus is very important to A.B.A, she's proud of it, so I want her Pokémon to reflect that. Since A.B.A's other special interest is the color blue, specifically an ocean blue, I'd like the memory she comes in with be the water-type. I think she'd really enjoy being aquatic and surrounding herself in her favorite color, and she'd be much more eager to take on underwater missions. Honestly, I don't see her wanting to change types all that often. If she does obtain more memories, I'll be sure to play with that idea that they'll mess with her head, further emphasizing that the water one is good. Water is safe.
The shininess is just because it matches her color scheme more.
GUILD OPT-OUT: Opting out of Cheri Berries.
I don't have any particular preference for the other two guilds, I think she could easily thrive in both! However, they'd totally take her down two completely different paths:
Oran A.B.A would focus more on overcoming her fears and learning to hone her fighting abilities so that they're actually useful to society. With Mightyena also being a reckless fighter, A.B.A wouldn't feel the need to actually change who she is in order to make this happen. I'm actually surprised how much they have in common! She already got a taste of saving people on the TDM and liked the strange feeling of satisfaction it brought her, so it'd be fun to see her explore that. The Oran Berries are also the "blue one" and stationed next to the sea, so she'd just love that regardless.
A Lum A.B.A would focus more on her love for reading and learning, taking advantage of the library whenever possible. With a smaller focus on fighting, she wouldn't feel pulled out of her comfort zone nearly as much, and would happily embrace jobs that require recording information and notetaking. It was already something she was doing before, but now people want her to do it?! She already considers herself a knowledgeable and logical person, so having it acknowledged by being invited to a guild that values those traits would really feed her ego. ...That, and easier access to fashion is a huge plus for her.
SAMPLES:
A.B.A gets her first taste of saving someone and kind of likes it
Please think she's scary
Shoka Sakurane | The World Ends with You | Reserved
NAME: Kibi
CONTACT: kibibarel @ Discord |
OVER 18? Yes
CURRENT CHARACTERS: N/A
CHARACTER
NAME: Shoka Sakurane
CANON: The World Ends with You
CANON POINT: after meeting Joshua
BACKGROUND: Character Wiki
SUITABILITY:
At the point in canon I'll be taking Shoka from, she is about to be erased as punishment for choosing to side with the protagonists and fully ready to accept that she'll disappear for good. Enter Composer-and-basically-god Joshua, who is about to offer her another option... only for Shoka to get dropped into Bottlecap Bay instead.
Apathy has characterized much of both Shoka's life and afterlife, and she's spent much of her time being just going along with whatever happened. It's only after she gains an attachment to Shibuya and the protagonists that she's finally compelled to make decisions and take action for what she really believes in, even when it pits her against others she also cares about (the Shinjuku Reapers who took her in after her death, in this case). Because of this—and because she was fully ready to be erased—the themes of Bottlecap Bay will challenge her in ways that I think will be fun to explore. Shoka is still in the process of figuring herself out and having the will to fight for anything is still pretty new to her after so long spent uncaring about life in general. I would like her to find more things worth fighting for. As she's faced with more situations that test her moral code and force her to define herself more fully, she'll also be forced to look inward and reach out to others more than she thinks she's comfortable with, and that's as much enrichment for me as it is for her as a character.
Though it won't be her first time being forced to work in a team, the guilds of PMD function very differently from the teams of TWEWY's Reaper's Game, and the quest and reputation systems encourage active participation in the community of Pokémon. Shoka sees little value in her own life and has spent much of it just coasting by, so having another chance to forge friendships, find herself a support system, and work with others to do some good for the world (even if it isn't really her own) despite the circumstances might be exactly what she needs.
QUESTIONNAIRE:
Assuming the injured Pokémon is a stranger to her, Shoka would be reluctant to help, especially if she's on this quest with teammates she does know and is close to. She doesn't feel great about just leaving it there, but why should she risk the mission and her teammates' safety for a total stranger? Sucks to be that guy, but we've got things to do!
However, as a Reaper, she had no interest in earning points or climbing high in the Reaper hierarchy, and she is likely to feel similarly about guild rankings to a certain extent (read: she probably won't be gunning for the top spot); if she's not there with teammates and it's just a lower-stakes mission and her own safety on the line, she may try to lend a hand if she's able to think of more practical options (such as leaving supplies or asking a more medically-inclined Pokémon to check out the location with her later; she's no doctor and has the sense to know that trying too hard to help out has a fairly high chance of only making things worse).
She could also be convinced to lend a hand if her trusted teammates feel they should help. Though she won't admit it, she can be peer pressured by those she trusts into making kinder choices (and has been on at least a few occasions in the past). Despite her rude and sometimes cold outward demeanor, she's not without empathy, and sometimes all it takes is a little encouragement from those she trusts to spur her into action.
Ugh, fine, she might say. But let's just toss the guy some supplies and get the hell outta here before we're the ones who need a doctor, all right?
With a hearty, "Hell no!" ... At least, in most cases.
If it's an extremely important quest and she sees no other options (if no one else is able to work with her and she absolutely needs someone else there), Shoka might be convinced to work with them. Might. Hell, she's done crappy things herself, too, right? Maybe she should give them a chance...
... But she'd really rather give them that chance some other way that doesn't leave quite so much up to chance. If there's no trust between teammates, there's too many ways the quest can go south. She'd much rather just go it alone and not have to worry about finding a knife in her back.
Shoka would sense the shadiness of the offer and be immediately skeptical, tempting though it is. Some easy reputation points sounds pretty sweet and extra supplies would take some stress off of her and her teammates for a while—but it's still just extra supplies, not things she absolutely needs, and she won't agree to doing a favor before she knows what it even is, even if it's being asked of her by her own guild leader. In another time, she had complete allegiance to another group (the Shinjuku Reapers) and did things for their benefit that she now regrets; she doesn't want to make the same mistake again.
This would be especially true if she has friends in the other guilds at this point who might be endangered by the deal. She can get the supplies and reputation points she needs her own way, and defending the people and places she cares about is more important to her than resolving her own personal issues (or even keeping herself alive, really).
Ultimately, she would demand to know what the favor is and turn the offer down if her guild leader refuses to answer. If her guildmates don't understand her decision, she'll just have to deal with them being pissed off with her. That's fine; she's used to that.
Shoka's choice would depend on her level of attachment with the ailing patients. If she knows and cares about even just one of them, this would lead her to be paralyzed with indecision and in the end insist everyone wait it out and hope the teams that have already been sent out are able to return with food in time.
If it's at all a possibility in this scenario, she would also volunteer to scout for food herself. Risky move or not, she would think this to be the most sensible option and preferable to sitting around doing nothing. Assuming this isn't a possibility, and she doesn't know any of the patients, she would then choose to send out an extra team in the hopes of minimizing the amount of loss. She might uncharitably justify this by telling herself that the patients were already on their way out anyway, and starving to death is probably an even slower and rougher way to go.
She would not feel good about making either of these choices but would outwardly act confident in her decision. Any pushback would be coldly shut down or ignored, even if inwardly she understands and feels deeply guilty. This would be the time to compartmentalize, try not think about things too much, and fall back on her old, apathetic ways to deal with it. It definitely wouldn't be the first time she's gotten people killed, after all.
POKEMON: Shoka and Mimikyu are both lonely ghosts with "scary vibes" who wear outfits based on their respective series' mascots (for Mimikyu, its disguise rag is based on the iconic and beloved Pikachu; for Shoka, her hoodie is based on popular Gatto Nero brand mascot Mr. Mew). Untrusting toward most others, Shoka tends to keep her softer emotions masked and her true intentions concealed, much in the same way Mimikyu literally hides its true self under its disguise—and she even has a habit of physically hiding her face under her hood when embarrassed or upset. The hoodie is extremely important to her (it was the first purchase she made after arriving in Shibuya, and she marks that purchase as the moment she "found her niche" and started to forge an identity for herself), and she'll find that same sentimentality and protectiveness mirrored—and ramped up to eleven—with her new Pikachu rag.
I'd like to explore how she deals with Mimikyu's instinctual fear of being seen and how it conflicts with the confident façade she likes to put on, yet at the same time parallels her own reticence and self-disregard. Despite her attitude problem, inwardly she yearns to be understood and accepted, warts and all, and it's difficult for her to admit that even to herself. I'd also like her to eventually start accessorizing and altering her disguise rag into something that feels more her and maybe someday find someone who won't immediately expire at the sight of her true form.
(I'll also be using Mimikyu's shiny coloration for her, as her preferred fashions tend toward a more monochrome palette and the gray tone matches that of the dress she first died in.)
GUILD OPT-OUT: Lum Berries
SAMPLES:
SAMPLE 1
SAMPLE 2
ACCEPTED
Welcome to Bottlecap Bay, Silvally✨.
Mightyena first finds dear A.B.A on the beach. She's been there quite often, hasn't she? Mightyena, too, is a lover of the ocean, and looking upon this form, an unusual Pokemon she's never seen before, something unnatural, forced, twisted— she feels not pity, but sympathy. There's capability beyond those eyes of being welcomed even into the esteemed Lum Berries, but Mightyena is certain that Polteageist hasn't even given her a second glance, with the tantrums she's been throwing.
But Mightyena feels a sort of kinship with this girl at once. The cries across the beach, the fighting, the shouting. Today had been the announcement of guilds allowing newcomers into their ranks, and to be perfectly honest, she's not sure if anyone has approached A.B.A yet. But it's sunset when she approaches, tail swaying in slow, sweeping motions behind herself as she accepts any startled yell or shout about that "husband" or killing or who-knows-what with an even face.
"When I'm feeling the most overwhelmed... there are two things I do. I either come to this beach and watch the tide change, or I fight."
Fighting, after all, is a great way of speaking physically. Body to body, impact to shielding, learning your opponent through moves alone, feeling their emotions through the swipe of claws or the stomping of feet. She steps closer, leaving pawprints in the sand.
"Why don't we spar?"
From there, A.B.A can spar Mightyena or not. If she doesn't, Mightyena instead offers to watch the waves. If she does, she'll find that Mightyena is surprisingly strong and witty in combat, and likely due largely to the differences in the comfort of their own forms, she wins. After their spar, she'll still suggest watching the waves, splashing her front paws into the oncoming water with an added bit of energy, especially if they got to fight.
"I can't imagine what you must be going through, but the truth is that no one can. We can only try." Another splash, and she turns, head tilting in consideration. "Join the Oran Berries. You can certainly use the practice getting used to that new body of yours, and I think you'd be an irreplaceable member to the team."
Kind words coming from a gruff face, a body still fidgeting from the excitement of spar (or spar potential). If A.B.A agrees, Mightyena will wag her tail a few times, though visibly trying to hold it back. She has other duties to attend to now, but should A.B.A want to speak to her later, she will be available down the line.
Your application has been accepted! Now that you’re in, please reply to this comment with the journal you’ll be using within 72 hours, or we'll assume your interest has passed. Once you've replied, please complete the following:
⟡ Join the following communities:
⟡ Create an IC inbox and a permissions page for your character. You are welcome to use our OFFICIAL CODES here. If using your own code for permissions, remember to incorporate a space for your character’s Pokemon information.
⟡ Create a thread for your character on our permanent ACTIVITY CHECK page.
⟡ Comment on the TAKEN PAGE and fill in the requested information using your links from above.
⟡ When posting to the IC communities, please remember to tag your character with the following format: canon: character name.
⟡ We have the following special notes for your application:
⟡ The current OOC intro is up HERE, so feel free to head on over and introduce yourselves!
⟡ Lastly, if you'd like to represent your guild's color in any of your codes, the official Oran Berry hex code is: #4f60c7
Thank you for applying, and we're excited to have you!
ACCEPTED
Welcome to Bottlecap Bay, Mimikyu✨.
It's been a couple of hours since the announcement in the city center that guilds will be accepting new members into their ranks. Things have been bustling more than usual, with even non-guild members chatting about who they might see where, and how this might change the guild ratings. But for Shoka, who could be anywhere in the city at this time, a rather comical scene awaits.
Two Pokemon are practically wrestling on their way towards her. A Ribombee and a Mightyena, arguing in words that are only partially captured. Comments like "She's mine!" or "I saw her first!" come from Mightyena and Ribombee respectively, and their forms collide and crash into each other in a number of exchanged collisions.
At the very last minute, Mightyena ducks her head just enough to ram it up and into Ribombee's body, sending him flying away in an angry trail of powder that must have been his next move. His wings are buzzing so intensely that he sounds like a motor soaring into the distance, and though the words of his yelling can't be made out, it's clear he's pissed.
Mightyena flicks her tail in one great swish as she slides to a halt in front of Shoka, proud of herself and relieved. The way she lifts her head, with a grin that shows so many pointed teeth, is almost intimidating— but the eyes she turns on Shoka are gentle, despite that.
"Sorry about that," she breathes out, like it was a fun little workout. "That little guy wanted you for his own guild, but trust me: you don't want in on that. He'd run you into the ground without looking back."
She hesitates for just a moment before clarifying that she's not trying to trash talk him, or even discourage her from making her own decision. But she says openly that the values of the Cheri Berries are something she can't agree with. She says that while she agrees that Shoka could likely fit into either guild, if she wanted, that Mightyena personally wanted to see her thrive in hers.
She mentions that she'd be glad to personally train her, on occasion, in combat, and believes there's an overwhelming strength in her. Not just physically, but mentally, too. She says the Oran Berries need that, and that there are a bunch of Pokemon who need others to look up to. That there's always someone else to look up to, as well. That they all rely on each other, and help each other through these tough times.
But with a little scuff of her paw against the cobblestone, she says she's rambling too much, and it's up to Shoka. Join the Oran Berries? She has to go work on some more things, but if she wants to accept, she knows where the guild is. In the future, Mightyena will be available for Shoka to talk to if she so desires.
Your application has been accepted! Now that you’re in, please reply to this comment with the journal you’ll be using within 72 hours, or we'll assume your interest has passed. Once you've replied, please complete the following:
⟡ Join the following communities:
⟡ Create an IC inbox and a permissions page for your character. You are welcome to use our OFFICIAL CODES here. If using your own code for permissions, remember to incorporate a space for your character’s Pokemon information.
⟡ Create a thread for your character on our permanent ACTIVITY CHECK page.
⟡ Comment on the TAKEN PAGE and fill in the requested information using your links from above.
⟡ When posting to the IC communities, please remember to tag your character with the following format: canon: character name.
⟡ We have the following special notes for your application:
⟡ The current OOC intro is up HERE, so feel free to head on over and introduce yourselves!
⟡ Lastly, if you'd like to represent your guild's color in any of your codes, the official Oran Berry hex code is: #4f60c7
Thank you for applying, and we're excited to have you!
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This journal right here, please!
And I'm totally cool with you using my app as an example, I'm so glad you liked it.
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This is the journal I'll be using!
Also perfectly fine with my app being unscreened, I'm so glad you liked it!! 🥺