Stigwig's Et Application

[_Stigwig 1510]

Minecraft name(s):

stigwig || Paedagogus

 

Skype ID:

gus.smith4

 

Time zone:

GMT 0 London

 

Have you ever been banned or received a strike?: If so, link the report:

I have never received a ban or a strike report.

 

Do you hold / have you held any other staff positions?:

I am not currently and have not been a staff member on LotC.

 

What MMORPG/video games have you / do you play? (Past and Present):

Narrowing it down to the ones I enjoy most I would have to say:

• Witcher 2

• Crusader Kings 2

• Europa Universalis 4

• Guild Wars 2

• Age of Empires 2, 3 less so much.

• Total War Rome 1 and 2, Medieval, Atilla, Napoleon, some more

• M&B Warband

• Civ 5

• I played WoW for a while

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​​What are your characters? Are you willing to sacrifice any to become a Event member?:

My primary character is Baron Augustus Fournier, Master Cross of the Order of Saint Amyas; along with him I play his son, Charles Fournier, and a writer in the service of the Savoyard court, Matthias de Lyon. I would be willing, and enjoy, sacrificing my characters if the roleplay and character development generated was useful and positive however would not sacrifice them to become an ET with no/little roleplay attached.

 

What race / group do you think your events would best cater to? If none in particular, give an example of the type of group that your events would entertain:

I have the most roleplay and lore experience with the Human race, and their subraces, but I am constantly attempting to expand my knowledge of other lore. I would aim to provide events that were ‘race-neutral’ often so that all could partake in them and feel that it was evenly aimed. One of my primary aims if I were to become an ET with regards to events tailoring for Humans would be creating events that tied in with historical or religious lore. In my personal experience these events, e.g. relic hunting, can really aid in not only an individual character development but also that of larger groups - while giving little more than a roleplay item.

 

What do you believe are key factors for a successful event?:

It’s my firm belief that the most important element when either planning or performing an event that it is the players experiencing the event, their characters partaking and their actions influencing it and as thus they should be able to change it through their actions. Even if the person planning the event has a strict storyline for it a player doing an action that was not expected should be allowed to do that and the event should move with it. Events, in my eyes, should be first and foremost for the enjoyment and progression of the players on the server and should be shaped or moulded by them. Although, having stated this I believe that a basic plan for the hook, possible rewards and actions the focus of the event will immediately take are essential. Simply ‘winging’ an event and doing it with no thought into it may result in  the event being quickly derailed or the ET leading it becoming confused.

 

As well, the player’s partaking in the event’s enjoyment should be at the very forefront of the event taking place. They should be placed as the ones under fire, as the protagonists and it should mould to their actions. Events, in my opinion, should often be linked into others as smaller storylines: I’ve found these help to give players more immersion in the events happening as well as remembering it far more distinctively. For example, you’re more likely to remember an event where you nurse a wounded horse, then its owner finds you and a second event ensues from that than simply nursing a horse to health and no roleplay being continued from that.

 

When was the last time you saw a event?:

I last experienced an event performed by mscandyman where my character, along with three or four others, entered a tomb/crypt and helped to cleanse it of a necromantic-esque being.

 

What strengths could you contribute to the Event Team? Are you knowledgeable in lore or great at organizing?:

I believe my strengths lie in a variation of tasks, namely an ability to produce writing/literary pieces to a relatively high standard (I aid in the drafting/creation of the posts regarding Savoy/Leuvaarden, I’ve even written large amounts of cultural lore that is (currently) unpublished), an in-depth knowledge of human lore and a relatively competent grasp of other race’s lore. As well as this I have experience in the organisation of events, a more recent example being the Festival of Saint Owyn in Leuvaarden that I constructed the agenda in and supervised the earlier stages involving an auction and events upon the dock. If anyone would like to see any of these pieces feel free to message me for a link, due to the fact I'd prefer not to publicly reveal as of now unfinished pieces of work.

 

Why do you want to be part of the ET?:

I see very few ET Actors actually running events in my timezone, I personally have only taken part in perhaps one or two events set from around 4-10PM GMT (When I would be online most days) in all the time I have been playing on the server. I would enjoy being able to contribute to other’s roleplay and I believe applying for actor in a timezone without many would be able to help achieve this goal.

 

1) For 1-3 person:

This event would be aimed at a primary ‘protagonist’, however there is the capacity for others to help out and join in,

 

A small owl, barely out of childhood, is chanced upon a small pathway on the edges of a forest wounded and limping along - unable to fly. The players are there given the opportunity to perform some minor healing work and help it upon its way; there is also the option to then attempt to tame it and the player can form a bond with the animal. Overall it can be far more interesting and productive to character development than a simple combat event and possibly even allow the player to roleplay further with the owl in question.

 

2) For a group of 5-10:

This event would be more focused with a small group and aim to include all by not focusing on a primary member but instead hoping to have all work together to achieve the goal.

 

A youth in a weather-stained cloak approaches a small party clustered together, seemingly without much to occupy their minds. He quickly tells them of a small cave nearby where an old ‘sorcerer’ stored his small items of worth. After offering to lead them to the location he quickly manages to make himself scarce, leaving them to enter the dingy cave unaccompanied. Upon entering it would be incredibly easy to become entangled or lost, the dead ends numerous. At this point a small combat encounter would occur with a troll that had taken up the area as it’s lair, though the environment would allow the players to quickly overcome it if they think on their feet. After progressing through the cavern for a small distance more they chance upon a larger opening, and if they go through will find themselves in a hollowed out room. Within the room is a thinking/jumping-esque puzzle that relies upon the players deciphering a number of clues. They then have to stand upon certain plates to keep them safe as they cross the room. Upon reaching the other side they discover a small emerald penchant and rusted sword, along with some other small trinkets.

 

3) For a group of 20+:

With events of this size I believe that the most enjoyable way to engage the players is a mixture of PvE and RP. Without such it easily sprawls out of control and allows people operating on the fringes of the event to leave bored and disenfranchised.

 

An old mage, clearly scared and with little actual ability, manages to find his way into a large metropolis packed with people from all walks of life. He quickly begins to rant of a threatening cabal of mages skilled in necromantic and dark magic inhabiting a squat tower nearby. When followed by a sufficiently intimidating party that wish to combat the burgeoning threat the cabal is posing; the party do indeed encounter such a lair a few short minutes away. As soon as they begin to investigate the outer areas the motley band encounters heavy opposition. This section of the event would be a PvE section with small RP to keep it flowing: after they breach the inner levels it reverts to full RP. The surviving members then have to negotiate a maze filled with pitfalls before breaching the final inner sanctum. After engaging in a final, heated engagement with the evildoers the party leaves triumphant with their feelings of zealtory subsiding and triumph in their victory.

 

How long do you plan to stay in the ET?:

I would stay in the ET for as long as I can continue to provide events that help further other’s experiences.

 

Tell me a joke:

Crime in multi-storey car parks. That is wrong on so many different levels.

[Altiak 1648]

Supporting only because of that funny joke at the end.. Haha... +1

[Norman 492]

Gus is a gifted writer and a skilled roleplayer who has shown his ability to organize and implement events in the past. He would make a great addition to the event team, and I wholly support his application.

[codemaste 7]

Nice Joke, Stig. +1

[Draeris 3124]

He is a person with proffesional presentation and a mature personality, who provides excellent RP to this server and has proven to be quite creative in doing so. I would consider him a great addition to the ET, and I fully support his aspiration to join the Event Team.

 

+1

[Draeris 3124]

FM REMOVE

[Stevie 1598]

hes got a good game library so definitely +1 duh

 

 

 

(also a good guy with some fantastic RP tbh always keeps it classy and serious)

[Rig 17581]

He is quite wonderful, never have had a bad experience with him. +1

A wonderful, articulate role-player with ideas that could greatly benefit the Event Team. 

[Space_Gene 455]

If i was the leader of the Event team, I would feel privileged to have Stigwig on the Event team, I approve his application +1He is an amazing person ooc and an awesome roleplayer who takes his roleplay very seriously and always puts others first before himself, If i had to choose anybody to become an Et I would say Stigwig, is the best application so far +1

[FORƎST 1312]

For so many years i will care of you, you have for me to do but that night made four phone calls, but just do not want you to become more silly point, by the way you think about, you wake up not reply my message i reeled out a sound and then got three this... Thank you make or burnt best within such keep the chinese I system is another operational mode. Once I awoke in an actual puddle of sweat, I Why back would also be illegal: Thank I'm keep have prison because debating as I listened. Look forward to loo

[Tirenas 677]

+1. Stigwig has sufficiently proved himself to be a skilled roleplayer and is very mature. He'd do a fine job.

[Ark 2835]

+1 savoyard hegemony. 

[The Thought Police 73]

Stigwig is a mature and professional guy, that still knows how to have a laugh (as shown by his AMAZING joke at the end of the app). He's a brilliant RPer, and he would make a great addition to the team. -1 +1

[Harri 4815]

Fun loving, mature and talented when it comes to RP. All things I'd like to see from someone on the event team: Someone who can create interesting and intriguing things to do on the server.

 

Big +1 from me, as well as a good luck!

[Avacyn 1712]

bit too weak-willed for my tastes imo