The Application Team

[Coaster 2086]

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Minecraft Name: Coastercam0

Forum Name: Coaster

(This list is not in order)

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[1] – Grammar and Coherence

Now, I understand that many of our best roleplayers use English as a second language, or do not have the firmest grasp of it. However, should someone like this apply for said server, they should know of their tendency to say, make grammatical errors, and proofread their application multiple times before submitting it. Not to say I would ever deny an app for the simple reason of a missing punctuation mark, but if it's obvious that someone wrote the application and clearly did not bother looking over it for mistakes, I would most likely think twice. This plays into the second part of this listed point. Inconsistent content means that an applicant did not really think through what they were writing, instead were "winging it". This should be a simple thing to catch and correct, unless someone doesn't double check their application; referring to my first point. Grammar is the most notable thing about an application, and as such it should make a good impression and show evidence of a real attempt. i.e, "i liek roelplaysz" is a no no.

[2] - Effort in Answering Short Answer Questions

Not saying that all one work answers are bad or incorrect, but in the case of the server application format, every answer should be at least one sentence long. It's almost like science class, where they made you not only write the answer to something, but why that is, and what it means. Even the answer to a simple question like, "Can your character wield a sword?" should be carefully thought out and crafted.

Not, "Yes" or "No" but "My character is not skilled in swordsmanship because, (yadda yadda) he prefers (yadda yadda), this means he (yadda yadda)" Not an essay, but something that tells me more about how your character acts.

Because let's be honest, why would that question be on there in the first place? I don't think it was made to see what level of swordsmanship people were, more of, how will someone approach this question?

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[3] - Knowledge of Lore

No, not just "Yes I know the four races" ,I mean actual knowledge. To think that people would carefully analyze every post on the forums as to incorporate every bit of lore imaginable, or to memorize the wiki articles is ridiculous, but even a small bit of lore put into an app would change my perspective a bit. Such as the acknowledgement of a recent event, or the use of an existing nation into your bio. In my app, I put into a very small bit about the Oren Guard and Al'Khazar, and I don't think that this is what got me accepted, but I still think it helped. Although by no means the most important aspect of an application, to me it is still something that should be taken more seriously. In fact it would help new players prepare; instead of being completely lost when joining a server, they would know, "Oh, my hometown in Al'Khazar, I should head there and try to be a guard."

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[4] - What do you know about Roleplaying? What is it?

I know this is on every single app on the thread, but it is for good reason. Although a short answer question, what someone posts here will make or break there chances in many cases. Posting a generic dictionary definition will not get you in on my books. In most situations, if someone is even on this website, applying, they probably have an idea what roleplaying is. Then again, so does pretty much everybody. Simply put, it should answer the question. Not what other games you have roleplayed in (which is a mistake I made), but what roleplaying (in your mind) entails, and what someone has to do to go about roleplaying properly.

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[5] - Character Biography and realism

A lot of what I expect is expressed in the excellent topic, "How to avoid making a Gary/Mary Stu" http://www.lordofthecraft.net/forum/index.php?/topic/27643-how-to-avoid-making-a-mary-suegary-stu/

To be honest there are already enough Master swordsman, magician, viking, lumberjack, actor, healer, glowey eye people in Aegis. They would have to have a pretty amazing application for me to accept them if it's like that. Their character biography should be reasonable and original. I won't go into to much detail about what I mean, but just like in the real world, everyone is different. All the characters should have a different past, personality, motive, because no one is the same. Not asking people to look at every single application before theirs and cross reference for similarities, but it should stand out at least somewhat. Remember, it's real people reading the apps, make it interesting.

[James Undercroft 129]

Shift doesn't have a problem looking through these pages for applications, he has stated this multiple times already. I see no problem with the miscellaneous posts, and I doubt others do as well. Because unless the posts are spam (which hasn't really been present in this topic) then it is fine to have non-app posts.

And if you have a personal problem with it, then just ignore the other posts, it's not that much a burden.

That's fair enough. I personally do not care, it's just I thought it would be easier for Shift ^^ But if he doesn't mind then all is well! :lol:

[KarmaDelta 969]

Minecraft name: KarmaDelta

Forum name: Deltaro Black

What do you think are the top five things, that are most important in an application and why?

1. See if the person understands the rules. If he doesnt understand the rules if he gets in-game then everyone knows the procedure. The reason why I put this first since people obviously need to read the rules to understand it. So if the person doesnt there is no point in joining the server just to play minecraft.

2. Understand the lore. This is pretty much the most important thing as well. If the person wants to be, lets say Batman with his gadgets, he cant since this is a server that is based on sort of medieval times and being a batman is ridiculous.

3. Have a good bio. Since this is alongside one of the most important things along side understanding the rules.

4. Have a decent skin. This will be used for RP so you dont want to see a batman running around saying he is an orc.

5. Looking to see if the person is literate and can understand and write english. You need to know what people are writing like. On the server you and you see someone type French and you do not know French then you would not know whats going on. So looking at this would cause less confusion.

Other Info:

I was apart of the app team that Respiren assigned to me. After I was banned I got kicked off of it. So I would like to continue with apps since I love reading applications since I have been reading apps ever since I got on my first minecraft server. So I would start on the first page and work my way back. So no one is left out. So I obviously love checking apps. I love apps :D

~Have a good day guys

[Auvreaeath 263]

Minecraft name: KarmaDelta

Forum name: Deltaro Black

What do you think are the top five things, that are most important in an application and why?

1. See if the person understands the rules. If he doesnt understand the rules if he gets in-game then everyone knows the procedure. The reason why I put this first since people obviously need to read the rules to understand it. So if the person doesnt there is no point in joining the server just to play minecraft.

2. Understand the lore. This is pretty much the most important thing as well. If the person wants to be, lets say Batman with his gadgets, he cant since this is a server that is based on sort of medieval times and being a batman is ridiculous.

3. Have a good bio. Since this is alongside one of the most important things along side understanding the rules.

4. Have a decent skin. This will be used for RP so you dont want to see a batman running around saying he is an orc.

5. Looking to see if the person is literate and can understand and write english. You need to know what people are writing like. On the server you and you see someone type French and you do not know French then you would not know whats going on. So looking at this would cause less confusion.

Other Info:

I was apart of the app team that Respiren assigned to me. After I was banned I got kicked off of it. So I would like to continue with apps since I love reading applications since I have been reading apps ever since I got on my first minecraft server. So I would start on the first page and work my way back. So no one is left out. So I obviously love checking apps. I love apps :D

~Have a good day guys

From what I've learned, You love apps. xD

[KarmaDelta 969]

True story bro ;) love them with a passion since i like to see what people do to try and get on the server and how exotic it can be

[Auvreaeath 263]

I highly agree, even though I'm not a member of the application team I go through every application on my own time and help the players out if they have any grammar mistakes or I give them advice. Except lately a lot of players have not been doing well.

[Coaster 2086]

Me too lol, read a really awesome one yesterday. Made me tingle :D

[KarmaDelta 969]

Well you should not comment on them since I dont really go by what other people say. If you arent part of the team shouldnt really post on peopels apps ;) just a heads up since yuo can get in a wee bit of trouble since its bumping and I dont really go by that. Just like a fresh clean towel i say!

Haha :D

[Auvreaeath 263]

Well you should not comment on them since I dont really go by what other people say. If you arent part of the team shouldnt really post on peopels apps ;) just a heads up since yuo can get in a wee bit of trouble since its bumping and I dont really go by that. Just like a fresh clean towel i say!

Haha :D

I message them not comment on their applications.

[KarmaDelta 969]

Ah clears it up then. Haha well +1 for your help anyways.

[Auvreaeath 263]

Ah clears it up then. Haha well +1 for your help anyways.

Hah :D, I hope you get your spot back.

[KarmaDelta 969]

Thanks

[CraigWazHere 4]

Hmm, An application, to be an applicationist, and sign applications...

Its.. APPLICATION-CEPTION

[shiftnative 3103]

More team members will be added soon.

MINECON IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER !

[Antharin 90]

I support Zolgash, because he's a really mature and smart guy! Also, he's awesome and would fit perfectly into the team.