The Shepard Application #2

[The Shepard 0]

Minecraft Account Name: Henry_yognaut

How old are you?: 14

Time-Zone/Country of Residence: 0:00 GMT/ England

Do you have a good grip on the English language/good grammar?: Yes, I would say so, in fact to the extent that I sometimes take it upon myself to correct others, but I know when it's appropriate.

Small 2-3 Sentence Description of yourself: I am a perfectionist in some aspects of life (irl and in game) I like to make sure if I'm doing something in a group that I can motivate everyone involved. I like to keep the peace if possible and enjoy the odd joke or two.

How much time could you be on the server weekly?: Within the region of 20 - 30 hours.

What do you know about Roleplaying? Give a definition of what it means to you: Roleplaying is a brief period of your life that you can choose to make your own, fill in the shoes of someone new. As long as it does not conflict with others' enjoyment. It offers reprive from the taxes of the day in order to become immersed in something wonderful.

What experience have you had in Roleplaying, if any?: I've played wow on an RP server for 5 years and used to frequently play dungeons and dragons with friends. As well as LARPing with friends too.

In your own Words, define what the act of Meta-Gaming is: Meta-gaming, in my view, is breaking character and using means outside of the character's understanding to solve or cause a problem.

In your own Words, define what the act of Power-Gaming is: Power-gaming is a method of fast progression in a game that I generally frown upon I guess. E.G. In the Game 'World of Warcraft' power gaming would be to level the character tot he optimum level with no other interaction with the game's features. Examples of power-gaming include: 'Cheesing'- using an expolit within a game, un-intended for use, to over-come an obstacle. 'Twinking'- Enchancing a character to a god-like state for the level that they are at (usually, right before a pvp cap), allowing them to dominate other players and eniemes. 'God-moding'- Using hacks/illegal methods to become invulnerable, in no clip mode, or other exploitative states. 'Munckin'- These are people in it to win, sometimes in non-competitive games, playing very aggressively. By definition ''In gaming, a Munchkin is a player who plays what is intended to be a non-competitive game (usually a role-playing game) in an aggressively competitive manner. A munchkin seeks within the context of the game to amass the greatest power, score the most "kills", and grab the most loot, no matter how deleterious their actions are to role-playing, the storyline, fairness, logic, or the other players' fun.''

What do you expect this server will be like?: A fun place where you can let loose to an extent and be your own person in a world made by others like you.

What other server(s) have you played on and why did you leave them?: Only servers that my personal friends have hosted and I was lookign for a new experience in minecraft, so here I am.

Have you read, understood, and agreed to the rules?: Yes, I will abide by them.

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

How did you hear about us?: I was looking around youtube for minecraft videos when I came across one concerning 'lord of the craft'. So I thought ''Yeah, that looks pretty damn fun.''

Have you voted for the Lord of the Craft on Minestatus? Which vote number were you?: No I have not, is it required?

In-Character:

Character Name: Radimir Slashshield

What Race are you?:I am a Human

What Sub-Race are you? (note, you aren’t required to have a sub-race): I am a proud citizen of the Kingdom of Salvus.

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 have azure blue eyes, dark hair and devilishly handsome features and an imposing height with scars to match.

I was born into a well-off family in the lands of Salvus. My parents were both murdered by bandits whilst I was in my early teens. After I over-came my grief my uncle started to teach me to fight with honour and dignity. He saw my talent for combat and shared with me advanced tactics from his days, being a captain in the war.

When he decreed my training finished, I applied for the city guard and spent my early adult years serving my city in the best way I could, and I loved it. When I spent enough time in the guard, my talents in combat did not go un-noticed and rose through the ranks to captain. Then everything changed.

One day, when serving a patrol around my city's perimeter we caught word of a bandit crew terrorising a small family on the city limits. Our orders were clear - Complete the patrol and return to the city - and I knew I shouldn't, but the situation was so familiar...I couldn't risk innocent blood to be spilled at my hands.

We eventually fought off the bandits and brought the family back to the city, I was a hero to my men and the family...My superiors did not see it that way. I was met with a dis-honourable dis-charge and exile from the guard. It was worth it.

I've spent the rest of my days as a wanderer, going from town to town helping the needy and slaying great beasts, I am in need of a new destiny. One I hope to find, away from my home Isle. Hail! To good fortune in Aegis.

What is your Character's ambitions?: I seek to over-come the terrors of the past and become the proud Protector that I am destined to be.

What is your character’s favorite tool? (sword, pickaxe, shovel, etc): Cold hard blades are the best tool for me!

What is one of your Character's most skilled talents? My sword-play is a thing of beauty. Blades dance at my command as my oppenent is dazed by my superior skill with weapons.

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

Other Information about your Character: I keep the trophies of slain opponents on my person, as gruesome trinkets

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? I draw my sword and ask them polietely to step away. if they do not, I shall dispatch them quickly with ease.

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? ''Let me see your finest swords as I am in need of some weapons. I am hunting evil, later tonight.''

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?: ''This sword will faire me for a brief while, and with these ingots I can forge a more permanant weapon.''

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? ''Good day, I am in need of lodgings for the night, I don't suppose you know of anywhere I could stay and heal my wounds fromt he day's battles?''

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?: With haste I make my way to the leader of the party and proclaim that I shall dispatch these bandits with glee, but I require no reward aside from the knowledge that the townspeople are safe.

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[williewonka01 45]

Denied

I hate to deny this because I see a lot of promise that you will become a great addition to the server. But there are a few mistakes but if you fix those you should be good to go.

-Your definition of role-playing has improved but is a little off.

-Your definition of metagaming is only half right you're missing one basic concept.

-A few of the answers to open response questions were one line an short.

On a positive note you created a strong character and stuck with him throughout your entire application. Message me if you have any questions about what to work on and fix in your next application, I'll be happy to help.

[williewonka01 45]

Moved to Denied Forum