Tyyourshoes' Application

[tyyourshoes 0]

Out-Of-Character

Minecraft Account Name: tyyourshoes

How old are you?:17

Time-Zone/Country of Residence: Mountain Standard Time/United States of America

Do you have a good grip on the English language/good grammar?: Yes I do. English is my native language, and I have 11 years of education through public schools.

Small 2-3 Sentence Description of yourself: I am a teenager living in Colorado who is interested in photography, skiing, and reading. I also enjoy video games, and play a variety of video games such as Skyrim, Civilization V, and Castle Crashers.

How much time could you be on the server weekly?:I could be on the server for 4-7 hours a week, depending on my work schedule.

What do you know about Roleplaying? Give a definition of what it means to you: To me, roleplaying is taking on a different persona as your own, and experiencing an array of experiences, from the unusual to the mundane, through that persona.

What experience have you had in Roleplaying, if any?: My experience with roleplaying is solely through video games, such as the Elder Scrolls series.

In your own Words, define what the act of Meta-Gaming is: Meta-Gaming is the use of knowledge through out-of-character channels to change the outcome of events in-game.

In your own Words, define what the act of Power-Emoting is: Power-Emoting is exploiting aspects of the game to gain an unfair advantage.

What do you expect this server will be like?: I expect this server to be a refreshing change from other Minecraft servers I've played on. I hope that the roleplaying aspect will engage me more than servers I have played on in the past.

What other server(s) have you played on and why did you leave them?: I mostly played on the Minecraft A2Z server. I left this server because playing became monotonous. The gameplay on the server was not dynamic.

Have you read, understood, and agreed to the rules?: Yes, I have read and agree to said rules.

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

How did you hear about us?: I stumbled across this server while searching for new Minecraft servers on Google. The server was on a top 10 list found on Gamefront.com.

Have you previously made an Application? If so could you link us to your last Application?: I have not made an application in the past.

In-Character:

Character Name:Jace Tavin.

What Race are you? (You may only be Human, Orc, Elf or Dwarf!) :Human.

What Sub-Race are you? (note, you aren’t required to have a sub-race): I have no sub-race.

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.): The beginning of Jace's life was a mystery. He was found at the edge of a glade by a trader named Dryst Tavin in the small town of Thadros. Dryst raised Jace as his own, but he was always considered an outsider by the rest of the town. His eyes certainly didn't help in curbing his alienation, since their sea-green hue contrasted sharply with the townspeople's typical hazel. As Jace grew, he picked up the tricks and customs of trading from his adoptive father. Dryst also taught him basic swordplay, as well as less reputable skills like lockpicking, sneaking, and concealment. He emphasized, however, that these skills were only to be used as a last resort. Dryst also taught Jace a code of ethics, but shied away from the teachings of the Pontifical Church, finding them too severe. These teachings made him kind, fogiving, and naturally trusting. After passing through the trials of puberty, Jace emerged with a slightly larger than average build, light brown hair, and a narrow face. He also developed an almost unnatural quickness, as well as a gaze that seemed to pierce the soul. Due to being ostracized as a child, Jace was shy and tried to avoid confrontation. However he was fiercely loyal to Dryst.

Now, at age 23, Jace had begun to grow tired of the small town life. He was weary of the trickle of customers the trading post serviced. Often as he waited for customers to enter the shop while Dryst was gone procuring new goods to sell, he wondered about what laid outside Thadros. He wished for an opportunity to go out into the world and explore. His wish came true in a rather unfortunate way, however. One night, the village was attacked by raiders. Jace himself was knocked out in the struggle, but when he awoke he found that all his neighbors, and even Dryst, had been slaughtered by the horde. After burying Dryst, he set out to see what he could find in the world.

What are your Character's ambitions?: Jace hopes to find a level of excitement he couldn't obtain in Thadros. He hopes to see all of the sights that the world has to offer. However, he hopes to also eventually settle down as a trader in another place, whether it be a hamlet or a metropolis.

What is your character’s favorite tool? (sword, pickaxe, shovel, etc): Jace's favorite tool is an axe. He likes its familiarity, as he often was sent to chop wood while Dryst conducted business in the shop.

What is one of your Character's most skilled talents? Jace's greatest skill is his ability to barter. Having grown up with a trader, he knows when he's getting a good deal or when he's being taken advantage of.

A screenshot of your skin (must be in proper format, if you do not know how to acquire one, copy and paste this link into your browser: ( http://tinyurl.com/Lotcscreenshot ):

Other Information about your Character: Jace secretly wants a friend, since he has never had one before. He's also slightly naive, because he's only seen the small town he grew up in.

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?

Jace immediately confronts the two, because Dryst taught him that everyone deserves equal treatment. The two laugh at him and tell him to step aside, but Jace refuses. When one of the warriors shoves him, he lashes out and manages to break the man's nose before the two descend upon him and beat him. As he endures the beating, the halfling scampers off. Later, despite a busted lip, a black eye, and multiple bruises, Jace is glad he was able to help the halfling.

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?

Jace immediately adopts the mans accent, as Dryst had taught him it made people more comfortable. He gives a small smile as he says to the merchant, "Why 'ello to you too, sirrah. I was just admirin' your wares. Sadly I am a bit low on funds, but I'll be sure to come back here if I e'er need anythin'." The merchant seems a bit disappointed, but doesn't chastise Jace as he continues on.

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?:

Jace's eyes bulge as the thin light from the window of the abandoned shack glinted off of the iron bars and the hilt of the golden sword. Jace considered his options. He could take the iron bars, he decided. They would be very useful for tools or trading. The golden sword, however, would have to remain. If he was seen carrying that around, Jace knew he would be a target. Not only that, but it would be hard to sell to a merchant. Since he didn't have an established trading base, they would probably think it stolen. Gathering up the ingots, Jace left the hut and continued on his way.

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?

Jace enters the camp with his hands visible, as to prove he is not a threat. "Good day, traders. I appear to have become lost in this wood. Would you mind sparing a bit of food if you have it? Either way, I shall be on my way as quickly as possible and bother you no more." The traders bid him to join them by the fire, and soon a steaming bowl of stew is pressed into his hands. Jace begins to tell one of the many stories he heard from Dryst, and soon an extra bedroll is pressed into his hands. "We would like for you to stay the night, and travel with us in the morning," says the group leader. Jace tries to protest, but the leader merely shakes his head and moves to prepare the rest of the camp for sleep.

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?:

Jace approaches the town guard, and clears his throat. The guard captain looks up. "You here to volunteer?" he asks gruffly. "Yes," replies Jace, "I don't have a sword, but I know how to use one if you can supply it." "Swords're over there," the guard captian says tersely, pointing to a small building with a group of guards gathered outside. "Hurry up now, we're going in an hour." Jace gives a polite nod as he moves to supply himself. He briefly questions his decision before brushing the thought away. He knew he would never forgive himself if the bandits attacked the village and he'd had a chance to stop them. Besides, he was decently skilled with the sword, and he felt he could make a difference by volunteering.

Anything else you would like to say?:

I would just like to say I look forward to the possibility of joining the others on this server.

[Taiga 764]

Your Application has been...

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Reason(s)Why Your Application Was Denied:

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Out of Character:

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Role Play:

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-Short Biography [ ]

Insufficient Information in OOC [ ]

-Insufficient Information in Metagaming Definition [ ]

-Insufficient Information in Powergaming Definition [X]

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Incorrect Lore / Other-Worldly Lore [X]

-Fabricated Places/Large-Scale Events [ ]

-Unreal Scenarios [ ]

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Conflicting Answers [ ]

Character is Cliche [ ]

Requires a Villain Application [ ]

Open Ended Response Needs to be Elaborated [ ]

-Too short [ ]

-Requires More Dialogue [ ]

Form:

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Skin:

Missing Skin [ ]

-Skin Doesn't Fit Character [ ]

-Incorrect Character Description [ ]

-Incorrect Skin Format [ ]

-Unloreful Skin [ ]

Other Comments:

I truly merit your ability to write, however, your biography does not pertain to the lore of the server. The town of Thadros does not truly exist, and I doubt it ever will. Please adapt your application to the adage of the server. Read about our backstory, our cultures, and nations on the wiki, forums, and/or main website. There are myriads of things you can add into your biography to make it more flavourful. Try including city names, nations, and even notable events! It would definitely help your application become more diverse and acceptable.

There is also the problem of your definition of powergaming. Please use the link below for an accurate definition for the term. Then, in your next application, please restate the definition in your own words.

I wish you good luck on your next application!

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If you have any Questions or concerns, feel free to send a Private Message to my account!

<3

You come to Aegis to Develop a Character, not have one Developed already

Just because you play RPG's, doesn't mean you have RPed before.

Don't post another application in a period of one (1) day. It ruins our organisation methods.

Definition of Metagaming and Powergaming : http://sm-rp.forumotion.com/t32-powergaming-metagaming-ic-and-ooc

[Taiga 764]

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