Onegarion's Application 2

[onegarion 1]

Out-Of-Character

Minecraft Account Name: Onegarion

How old are you?: 20

Time-Zone/Country of Residence: Eastern Time/United States of America

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

Small 2-3 Sentence Description of yourself: I work long hours and enjoy taking a few hours to play minecraft. I like thinking outside the box and making trying new ideas.

How much time could you be on the server weekly?: 14 hrs/week minimum, but would expect many more on a normal basis.

What do you know about Roleplaying? Give a definition of what it means to you: I know it’s making yourself someone you are not, but embracing the idea and embellish on it. RP is taking on a persona outside of yours in the real world. To me it means being someone that can only occur in video games. Reaching new worlds and experiencing what a world in that era/realm would feel like and how I believe I would be in this world.

What experience have you had in Roleplaying, if any?: I have played many a game in the format of roleplaying. I have LARPed once and enjoyed every minute. I love being able to personify different identities.

In your own Words, define what the act of Meta-Gaming is: It means that even though you are playing the game, you are in contact with other players who are not by your side in game. They know the way the events have happened and what is occurring, but only because of the contact outside of the game.

In your own Words, define what the act of Power-Emoting is: Breaking the rules of the game and doing things that will never occur in the real world. Attacking while someone is still typing. Not following proper etiquette when engaging with others. Things that wouldn't happen in the real world due to the fact it is a game.

What do you expect this server will be like?: I expect a community that will aid in adventures and clearing mines instead of focusing on simple building. Farming and trade will become essential as opposed to convenient actions. Communities will form and stay. They will not show up and then shut down days later.

What other server(s) have you played on and why did you leave them?: color] The basic server after purchase. The communities are dying left and right. Many people are being banned for immature reasons. I have been accused of things I know not how to do. People also stay together with their friends and don’t socialize with others.

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?: browsing online

Have you previously made an Application? If so could you link us to your last Application?: no

In-Character:

Character Name: Onegarion

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): 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.):

Onegarion is the son of a blacksmith. His father wanted him to follow his way and learn the trade, but Onegarion had a different idea. He wanted a life of travel and yearned for adventure. He spent his early years planning for his leave of the family home. He practiced under his father and learned some of the trade. After he had gained much of the basic knowledge Onegarion decided to leave. He didn't want to say goodbye so he left in the middle of the night. Leaving a note that only said sorry for his parents.

When he needed money he worked by creating weapons and gear at local blacksmiths. After the work as done he continued his travels through the realm. He started by traveling to the orcs. He had a hard time fitting in until his skill won over the trust of the orcs. He would periodically join in and learn to fight with the orcs. He spent much time with them and learned some of their ways.

Next in line was the dwarves. After spending time with them he learned was of finding veins and constructing mines, he thought it be good to leave. Few events occurred due to the greed of the dwarves. After obtaining some ores he moved on.

Last was the elves. After being able to relax in the forests. He rolled up his sleeves and began to work in the trees. He crafted many a tools for the elves to use and learned to craft in the trees and forests of the elven cities. After a while he decided to go home to see his family. After a months trek he reached home to find his mother had died just a year ago. He stayed to take care of his father. Now he wishes to continue his adventures.

Age: 28

Height: 6'2''

Weight: 178 lbs

Hair: Brown

He has fair build. He is not overly muscular, but his body is tone from working the forge for many years. He wears the clothes that are durable for the many travels he takes.

My character can read and write at a basic level.

My character has become a skilled miner and sword fighter.

Having been taught to build, but never staying long enough to master, he can build at a fair level.

His skills are across the board at moderate understanding.

He is brash and always tries to do whats right. He believes that all should have a chance and justice should prevail. He likes to trust all that he crosses, but knows it is naive to do so. He is kind and willing to help anyone.

What are your Character's ambitions?: Create an empire based on adventuring and exploring, never to be satisfied with being safe and comfortable. Also create a community where all with the desire to explore are welcome and all who die by the weapon are brothers.

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

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

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: after being involved in many different races his dialect and sense of class are not formed. He considers everyone an equal even tough it has gotten him into trouble on numerous occasions. He is slow to pick up the proper speech of any given region.

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? Confront the group and figure out the situation. If armed fight off the attackers, if unarmed draw their attention and allow the Halfling to get away.

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? “What kind of wares do you have? I’m looking for …”

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?: Leave it be. The added weight would slow him down and he would rather obtain it himself.

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? “Greetings, would you happen to have any food I could borrow? As well could you point me in the right direction? I seem to have gotten myself terribly lost.”

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?: Draw sword and adorn my best armor and join into the fray to aid in destroying the bandits.

Anything else you would like to say?: I’m avid at increasing my abilities and uniting people to fight together under one banner.

Out-Of-Character

[Cappy 1599]

Reasons:

• Your powergaming definition is still not quite what we are looking for. Feel free to use the internet to assist you, but make sure your answer is in your own words.
  
• You need to include more server lore in your biography. Show us that you are at least a little familiar with the places and major events of the world. You can research the lore on our wiki here.
  
• Your character is still awfully skilled for a twenty-eight year old. Learning skills is not a "one-off" thing. If you begin to practice another and neglect your former skills, those skills will begin to wane.
  
• You did not include a screenshot of your skin
  
• I should have noticed this in the first application, but your Open Response Questions are very short. A short paragraph at least would be nice. Some ways to expand on them would be to explain in more detail what your character does, and also explain why they do it, and "what's going through their head" at the moment. You should also include both detailed actions and dialogue in your answers.
  
• Potential powergaming in your first Open Response Question. How exactly does your character, alone, fight off two armed men or draw away their attention?
  
• Did not use the correct formatting.
  

Please use the formatting in your next application as it makes the application significantly easier to read. You can do that by finding the application format here, and copying everything inside the white box. Then paste it somewhere, and begin filling in your answers outside the tags, like so:

[b][color="#add8e6"]Minecraft Account Name:[/color][/b] <Your answer here>

Do not change the application format in any way.

I apologise for the mistakes I failed to pick up on your first attempt. However, you would have denied even if you had have fixed them. You're getting closer, and hopefully soon you'll be accepted!

If you have any queries relating to this application, please do not hesitate to PM me on the forums!

I'm not that scary and usually don't bite.

You may reapply in 24 hours

[Cappy 1599]

Moved to Denied Forum