Lonewolf190's Second Application

[lonewolf190 0]

Out-Of-Character

 

 

Minecraft Account Name: My account is named lonewolf190, but do not be mislead. I do not usually choose a life of solitude.

 

How old are you?: I am 16 years of age.

 

Time-Zone/Country of Residence:  Central Time, USA

 

Do you have a good grip on the English language/good grammar?: I do, as I am a writer and avid reader. Good grammar is very important to me, and I appreciate proper use of it.

 

Small 2-3 Sentence Description of yourself: I am a female who has often dreamed of other worlds. I love to play minecraft and roleplay, as well as help others in their roleplaying journeys. I enjoy making characters and knowing them through-and-through so that I never react in a way that they wouldn't.

 

How much time could you be on the server weekly?: I would estimate about 14 hours weekly, but of course there will be times I play more or less, as well as vacations.

 

What do you know about Roleplaying? Give a definition of what it means to you: Roleplaying is becoming another person through writing or acting. It is when one is a new person in a new world, and thus forced to act in new or different ways than that one would act in real life. Reading or writing can be considered roleplaying, and many games have been given the title RPG.

 

What experience have you had in Roleplaying, if any?: As I mentioned before, I am a writer and have begun several roleplays with friends before. I have not played as many roleplaying games as I would like to say I have, but I have played a few. My all-time favorite RPG is Fate.

 

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

 I did not know what meta-gaming was before reading your description, as well as wikipedia's. As I understand it, meta-gaming is allowing your character to use information that you have, but your character should not or would not naturally have. An example would be if I looked up the coordinates of a city, then used them to get there. The proper way to do it would be to ask directions (such as north of the pear-shaped mountain)or request an escort/guide.

In your own Words, define what the act of Power-Gaming is: I also did not know what power-gaming was, but it seems to be the act of controlling another's character. It is unfairly trying to come out on top in every struggle, without giving others a chance to resist. I would call this, playing god. An example would be like this: Aelfwyn raises her sword and slices off the head of the elf. It rolls on the ground like a wandering melon. The proper way to do it: Aelfwyn raises her sword, aiming for the elf's neck. She swings at the neck. The second way gives the elf a chance to dodge and return attack, whereas the first gives no reaction time.

 

What do you expect this server will be like?: This server appears to be a writer's combined with gamer's dream come true. I expect the server to be very organized, the rules well established and carried out, and the characters somewhat developed.

 

What other server(s) have you played on and why did you leave them?: Aside from small friends' servers, I have only been on one other server, and I have not left it, but I play less than I used to. There is not too much to do on the average server because one can only build one's house so long without becoming bored. With roleplay, I expect to have a lot more activity and interest. The other server is also a tekkit server, and I have been searching for a vanilla server. As a builder and gardener, I find vanilla's more challenging materials to my preference.

 

Have you read, understood, and agreed to the rules?: I have read them all, and yes I understand and agree.

 

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

  I promise.

How did you hear about us? Did someone refer you?:  The server was recommended by zredwind, whom I know in real life, and google and minecraft forums recommend you also.

 

Have you previously made an Application? If so could you link us to your last Application?:  Yes, this is my second application. Here is the first: http://www.lordofthecraft.net/forum/index.php?/topic/53305-lonewolf190s-application/page__p__409404__hl__lonewolf190__fromsearch__1#entry409404

 

In-Character:

 

 

Character Name:  Aelf Fenwulf

 

What Race are you?:  I am human.

 

What Sub-Race are you? (note, you aren’t required to have a sub-race):  I am a northerner of Asulon.

 

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.): 

Although I live in Asulon now, my family originally traveled here from Aegis, where I was born. I was sixteen at the time. The ships took us across the ocean, but my two younger brothers did not make it across the sea. Once in Asulon, we sought out a city in which to live. My three older brothers and my father encouraged me and my mother on the two year journey, but only one of them made it to Asulon. We were ambushed by zombies and my father and one of my brothers died defending us. We were nearly to our destination, but we were ambushed again, this time by thieves. My second-oldest brother died in my arms. My mother soon joined my family in the High Place after we attempted to help her through a difficult birth. The baby also did not make it.

At last, my final brother and I made it to the safety of Hanseti. There, my brother runs a tailoring shop. He is happy and married and living a life of peace. I could never quite settle, though. At twenty years old, I have decided to strike out on my own. Perhaps I will find a house who would like an extra pair of hands. I am hard-working and I will learn fast. I will always give my best no matter what.

  My hair is brown like my mother's was. She was a southerner of Aegis, while my father was a northerner. My eyes are blue like my father. He would tell me how they reminded him of the cornflowers back in Aegis. Sometimes my mother would braid my hair for me to keep it out of my face, but when she passed away, I could never pick up the skill. Instead I keep it in what my father would call a 'warrior's wolftail'. My skin is light tan, kept pale by the snows of my homeland.

What is your Character's ambitions?:  One day I will become a monsterslayer and protect the helpless against mobs. I could not protect my own family, but I can protect others.

 

What is your character’s favorite tool? (sword, pickaxe, shovel, etc):  My brothers trained me in hand-to-hand combat, also known as wrestling. I prefer to use my hands, but my father passed his battleaxe to me. I am finally strong enough to wield it after much practice and conditioning.

 

What is one of your Character's most skilled talents?  I am a hunter. I do not mind going far in search of beasts. My father taught me to hunt on our journey. Because I was small, I could move more quietly than my brothers.

 

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

 http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/442/warriorgirlpic.png/

Other Information about your Character:  My other ambition is to by a cake every December, in remembrance of my mothers' final son.

 

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 walk up to the guards and place myself between the halfling and the warriors. “Do you need something from this fine gentleman?” I ask warningly. “You want to find out?” they respond, fingering their swords. “Yeah,” I snarl. I reach for the battleaxe on my back. Suddenly, the halfling calls, “Guards!” The warriors and I turn to look. The guards had curiously walked closer. They break it up and I continue on my way.

 

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 look at him suspiciously. Usually salesman throw their product in passerbys' faces. “What do ya have?” I ask. “The usual,” he says, “Saddles, apples... map coordinates.” I immediately frown. “No, thank you kindly.” I turn and walk away quickly.

 

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?:  I call, “'hello?” No one answers and I enter the hut. The iron is tempting to me because I could get a blacksmith to make me armor, and I could pay him with the sword. But I remember the words of my father, “Honesty 's always the best policy.” I leave the items and continue my journey. I will find my own way to supply for myself.

 

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?  “'ello. Aelf Fenwulf, you 'ave my axe. Is there any way I can get a trade fer some food and such?” They respond and generously offer a fair trade. I accept and request to stay the night. The next morning, I ask for the way to the nearest city and they kindly point me in the right direction.

 

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 do not hesitate to volunteer. Protecting the helpless also means from thieves. I will fight to the best of my abilities and always obey my leader. I will rejoice with the men should we have victory, and will die trying to achieve it.

Thank you for considering my application,

lonewolf190

[Brokencrowe 111]

Despite the someone over the top tragic nature of your biography that leaves one itching for a bit more, as it isn't exactly originally, something about your application was highly enjoyable. I find myself wanting to accept you, even if you have not met my standards, as such I cannot simply let you slide through. Sadly I have to deny you like I would anyone else, but I am simply stating I a big fan of this application and hope to see you take it somewhere further.

Now for the reasons of my denial:

Your open response questions are kind of dry. They are short in length and in depth. You do not clearly depict who your character is, and where you will take her once you are dropped into the realm of Asulon. The purpose of the open response questions are to give you the chance to show off your abilities as a roleplayer and a storyteller. You have not done this adequately. Please add as many details as you can, and it would be best for you to do it in a storybook fashion. As in write it like a book would read.

Your biography could use some fleshing out, as it is now it is good, but not great. You have a certain knack for keeping the reader's attention, but you sorely lack originality. Perhaps you can add in details about this zombie attack, and this thieve attack and make it far less generic.

Your ambition did make me smile, but this too lacks originality, perhaps expand upon it and elaborate further on your goals. Your character seems overly righteous; which is hard to get just right, or to even get original.

You're off to a fantastic start, I hope to see you take this someplace grand. Aim for greatness, and I am sure you will achieve it. Good luck!

You will be allowed to reapply in twenty four hours, if you have questions regarding your application feel free to drop a message in my inbox.

- Brokencrowe

[Brokencrowe 111]

Moved to Denied Forum