Somethingobscene's Application

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Out-Of-Character

Minecraft Account Name:

SomethingObscene

How old are you?:

Seventeen

Time-Zone/Country of Residence:

Central Time/US

Do you have a good grip on the English language/good grammar?:

Yes.

Small 2-3 Sentence Description of yourself:

I am a high-schooler in Lincoln, Nebraska. I intend to graduate and gain a bachelor's degree in Finance and Economics. In the meantime, I enjoy training in Jiu Jitsu and playing a variety of console and PC games.

How much time could you be on the server weekly?:

I would be on around fourteen hours a week

What do you know about Roleplaying? Give a definition of what it means to you:

Roleplaying is taking on the life, emotion, and situation of another person. It is to fully plunge yourself into another character.

What experience have you had in Roleplaying, if any?:

I have played a variety of table-top rpg's such as D&D, Savage Worlds, and World of Darkness.

In your own Words, define what the act of Meta-Gaming is:

Meta-gaming is the use of out-of-character knowledge while in character.

In your own Words, define what the act of Power-Gaming is:

Power-gaming is taking advantage of roleplaying to make yourself more powerful. It can also be skipping over all roleplaying, and only focusing on combat and simple objectives.

What do you expect this server will be like?:

I expect a lot of very professional role-players who will make the server a lot of fun. I'm sure many good experiences in RP'ing and Minecraft will come from it.

What other server(s) have you played on and why did you leave them?:

I have played on two survival servers, and one of them was my own. I currently play on the other one, and will probably spend much less time on it once I'm accepted to LOTC.

Have you read, understood, and agreed to the rules?:

Yes.

Do you promise to abide by said rules, and laws? This includes the Server, Forum, and Teamspeak set Rules:

Yes.

How did you hear about us?:

Brevias suggested I join.

Have you voted for the Lord of the Craft on Minestatus? Which vote number were you?:

No.

In-Character:

Character Name:

Baerden

What Race are you?:

Dwarven

What Sub-Race are you? (note, you aren’t required to have a sub-race):

None.

Biography (Please make this at least 2 paragraphs long. This must include the history of your character and his life as well as age, appearance and personality, etc.):

I never knew my parents. I was born of the earth. I, Baerden, am a dwarf. Like many dwarves, have an attachment to the earth and everything that comes from it's depths. At the age of 51, I look not unlike other dwarves. I am burly, hairy, and slightly stunted in stature. My personality reflects these attributes in many ways. I am hardy and relentless, especially while in the pursuit of rare ores. I am a hard drinker, enjoy any challenges to my ability, and love crude humor.

As a young dwarf, I watched the miners and even followed them down into the depths. However, one day stood out more than the others. It was the day that truly made me the miner I am today. It started like any other day. As a eager, young dwarf, I always showed up at the entrance of the mine early and waited for the older miners to show. We climbed down the primary mineshaft. Just as I broke through a thicker, stone wall, my eyes were blinded. What was in the room beyond would change me forever. The walls were studded with gold, iron, and diamond. Unfortunately, before it could all be excavated, the ceiling began to collapse. I never returned to that place, but I still dream of the riches which it held.

Since then, I have spent most of my time underground. I rarely see the sun, and prefer the dim light of a torch. I have spent these years mining the various minerals and ores which shine and who's glimmer catch my eye. Though they are my only source of profit, I always keep some to myself. In this sense, I am truly a dwarf.

When I do spend time on the surface, I spend it selling my haul and drinking myself into a stupor. I mostly prefer spending time with other dwarves, but occasionally find myself in the company of other rough races.

What is your Character's ambitions?:

The pursuit of precious materials, cool drink, and personal status.

What is your character’s favorite tool? (sword, pickaxe, shovel, etc):

He prefers a pickaxe. (As one would expect.)

What is one of your Character's most skilled talents?

Blacksmithing, Sword, and Mining.

A screenshot of your skin (must be in proper format):

Skin is attached.

Other Information about your Character:

None.

Open-Response-Questions

Whilst traveling from the Cloud Temple you see a small halfling, being harassed by two armed warriors. They appear to be trying to

steal money from him, how does your character respond?

First, my character would neutrally intervene. I would ask what they were doing, and be prepared to take whichever route benefits me the most. If I need to save him, I would request a payment of some sort for his protection.

Your character wanders into Alras, and comes across a small stall, behind which a well dressed man is standing. He’s offering various wares, the merchant turns to you and says in a posh accent " 'ello there, what can I do you for today?" What is your character response?

I would ask for his finest mining tools and his shiniest armor. To purchase these things, I would present him whatever rare materials I have brought up from below the surface.

Whilst wandering in the wilds, your character comes across a small hut, which looks abandoned. Inside it you see a chest containing a few iron bars, and a golden sword. How would your character respond?:

After identifying the owner of the home to the best of my ability, I would carefully slip the smooth, iron bars into my pack and continue on.

Hungry and lost in the wilderness, you stumble across a small trading camp nestled among the forest, they greet you you in the common tongue, how do you respond?

" 'scuse me. Do ya have any food fer a lost dwarf?" I would get as much charity as possible, and then agree to trade whatever I have for equal goods which I need. After that, I would ask, "Do ya happen to know the way to a big city, or any nearby dwarven towns?"

You hear word that bandits occupy the road outside the town in which you have been staying. The town guard have gathered, and are asking for assistance to help eliminate them. The leader of the party is offering a reward for any who offer their support. How does your character act on this information?:

I would take the job and do what I have to. After receiving my payment, I would use it to buy beer or gear.

[Rhisereld 317]

I'm sorry, but you have been Denied. This doesn't mean you won't get on the server, it just means your application needs to be improved or changed first!

Work on your definitions of metagaming and powergaming. They are technically correct, but do not fully demonstrate your understanding.

The image of your skin must be a screenshot, not the texture itself.

You need more detail in your open response questions. Tell more than your character's initial reaction, including dialogue, details of any combat and reactions of other characters. You need to really explain the scenario and follow it to its end. There is no "would".

[Rhisereld 317]

Moved to Denied Forum