Brokencrowe

Mind you, this is not a guild, or a faction but one or two people who live in the woods versus a town. It seems a out right shame to uproot someone's roleplay when the opposing faction has other options. How expensive is stone? It isn't that expensive of a resource to gather. Heck, if you came to the Nawari and requested it in roleplay I am sure they'd let you have a large sum of cobble, cause it's just flooding their coffers ;). Silliness aside, my point lays in the utter lack of consent. It's not a nation, not a town, nor guild, it's a home for a couple of people. Seizing it seems a little bit more than unfair.

We can only wait and see then. My argument has been made.

Has the team or Magroka given consent?

As I stated before it's all about the scales, and simply because players have been inactive doesn't mean the place isn't important to them. What if they had some out of character situation made it hard for them to be active 100% of the time. And bleeding hearts? Just because people care to defend it, why do you have to lash out against us? Of course we're going to defend it when a war claim comes up. It's a natural response. I've also never suggested you were going to alter the insides, that has no basis in my argument. My argument is it is a home, and a place for roleplay for a handful of people. To take something so small from them seems a bit pointless and discourteous.

The place obviously holds much sentimental value to the players, suggesting that it is only a place to house materials and minas seems a bit unfair.

And I believe the scales make all the difference here. I also admit this is an opinion, but, what it ultimately boils down to Ursolon is it is just a game. Your minas, and materials don't amount to much in the end. And taking a region from someone, their home seems a bit over the top, when they obviously dislike the notion, and do not have the means to adequately defend against your troops. In the case Salvus they had a chance to defend themselves, even if grossly out numbered, in this case it's even more a kin to slaughter. So I don't really see how the situations are comparable aside from base circumstances, but it is the core details that matter here.

If I am not mistaken, consent was ultimately given, and if you have a country you should expect conflicts. Even if it isn't necessarily wanted. We are not talking about countries here however, we're talking about small buildings. And I didn't agree with the War in Salvus either, but this isn't about Salvus, this is about the Mallowyn woods. And this about two or three people versus a town. Seems the scales are much different. As Mrsmooth stated there was a real need of it, however skewed it became. Here it seems like you have other options and alternate paths you can take, without uprooting someone's roleplay.

Roleplaying is about the mutual benefit of all parties, a story that could be enjoyed by all sides. Sure a certain amount of realism should be looked for, but if the opposing side feels so strongly about losing their home and center for roleplay (even if they have not been the most active) it would be both the courteous and right thing to back down. You could always move your tower somewhere else, that isn't taken, and build a set of passage ways there. Plus, as one of the leaders of the Nawari I can vouch for the which and her roleplay. She's harassed the Nawari (in fun ways) in the past, her magic has never appeared dark or evil, more like a pagan witch. One who is of nature, but not quite a Druid. But, as I stated before, living so close to the tower, having it altered would be rather bleak and depressing. I am not going to throw wild accusations either way. Both sides seem to be bushy tailed and fiery towards each other. I recall feeling a pit of despair form in my stomach when someone threatened to attack the Nawari camp many weeks ago. I told myself if such events happened I'd probably find myself moving on from Lord of the Craft. And before you start calling me "immature," I'd just like to say my roleplay is so deeply rooted in being a Nawari gypsy of the Mallowyn woods that if I were to lose that I wouldn't have much reason to roleplay. But, that is going off topic some. The point I was trying to strengthen was that the roleplay significance of this roleplay event lays in the mutual enjoyment of the scene. Sure it may have been seemingly abandoned, but it obviously means a great deal to them! So I implore all of you to see a bit of reason, and aim toward the enjoyment of all parties involved. I've seen too much roleplay forced onto other's, it's about the fun for all, is it not? Why bother logging in if you're not going to obtain the fun you so outwardly seek? And why only have fun at the expense of other's? It seems a bit wrong. That is all. Thank you, -Brokencrowe P.S. I wrote this with an extremely bad cold, so sorry for any grammatical or spelling mistakes I did not see as my head is pounding. This topic just kinda struck really close to my heart ^_^.

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Sure thing boss, once you fill out our application form like the rest of the applicants have to do. Once you've done that, then we'll talk. You only have four more tries to apply after this, make them count. Lest, you won't be able to apply for another three months. You will be allowed to reapply in twenty four hours. Good luck! -Brokencrowe

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Denied. Your definition of powergaming is still off. You need to still work on your open response questions. We are looking for at least a good paragraph or more of storybook style roleplay responses. Your biography needs more lore related material, and could use with some fleshing out. Your character is better than the last, but still very under-developed. Your user name still makes me cringe, but you're somewhat going in the right direction. It'd help to look up some guides on making an application, found here: http://www.lordofthecraft.net/forum/index.php?/forum/147-application-guides/ You will be allowed to reapply in twenty four hours, if you have any questions regarding your application feel free to drop a message in my inbox. Good luck! -Brokencrowe

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Denied. Your arrangement is frankly awful, I couldn't easily read anything. Which in the end wasn't at all the standard we are looking for. Your definitions are bare-boned at best, and could do with a lot more expansion. Give a clear definition and supply solid examples to demonstrate clear understanding of the term. Your biography is vague, has no lore related material and is frankly unoriginal. Please aim to be more creative. Your ambition matches that of several other applicants, make one unique to your character. Your open response questions lack details and are not written in full roleplay. One sentence is not adequate enough to demonstrate your ability to roleplay. You will be allowed to reapply in twenty-four hours, if you have any questions regarding your application feel free to drop a message in my inbox. Good luck! -Brokencrowe

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Denied. This is a high end roleplay server, so you have to put in a lot more effort into our application process if you expect to get in. As a college student I expect more from you. Also, the player base consists of more than just adults, there are children on this server so Minecraft names such as "HornyBull" and saying you love getting drunk are slightly inappropriate, but I cannot deny you for this. What I can deny you for is the over quality of your application. Your definition of roleplay is half-baked, and doesn't seem to have any real effort thrown into it. Please give an extensive definition to prove that you adequately understand the term. Your definition of metagaming is unclear, the example is correct, but the definition itself is quite skewed. Please reword it, and try again. Your definition of powergaming is just incorrect. Perhaps look it up on our wiki, or do a forum search, this should clear up any confusion. Your biography lacks several qualities that make it acceptable. You failed to include any lore related material what so ever, which suggests you haven't read the Lore or the wiki pertaining to our realm. Please do so, and rewrite your biography with these things in mind. Also, having your village being wiped out is overly done and unoriginal, I would rethink that and try and come up with something a bit more creative. At this rate we won't have any towns left, since they are all getting slaughtered to pave the way of some half baked hero. Your ambition is rather dull. It perhaps mirrors that of eighty percent of the player base. Please elaborate on it and make it more original to your character. Your ambition is basically to give us a sense of what your central roleplaying aim is, where you will go with your character once dropped into Asulon. Why are the big two handed swords your favored weapons, and how did he get so skilled with them. You only offered me that you worked for a smithy for a year or so, and probably learned the skills associated with the trade. However, you did not clearly state this, so I am left wondering where you got these skills, because you stated them no where in your biography. Please do so. Now for the main reason I denied you, at a glance I can tell your open response questions are far too short. They lack substance and depth, and do not give me a clear taste of who your character is and how you will roleplay him. The open response questions should be answered with in depth full roleplay responses, and you should pour in as many details as you can. For these questions are going to give us the first taste of how you will roleplay your character, and will ultimately tell us if you able to roleplay the character you describe and follow the rules we have set in place. Please redo all of them, and put in much more effort. You will be allowed to reapply in twenty four hours, if you have any questions regarding your application feel free to drop a message in my inbox. Good luck! -Brokencrowe

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I took into account the things the person who reviewed your application before did commented upon, but sadly I cannot accept this application. You lack many of the fundamental qualities required for an adequate application. You may have done all five of the open response questions like Hylian~ requested of you, but they are far too short. You do not clearly show us your character and how you will roleplay him. The open response questions are not something you can just answer in passing, you have to sit down and put time into them. We expect a good sized paragraph or two with full roleplay answers, ones that read much like a book. You should pour in as many details as you can about the place you are in and how your character reacts to these scenarios. Your biography lacks a depiction of a solid character, but is decent enough. Not the overall reason for this denial, just something to take into account next time. This can easily be solved with adding more length and details to it. Sure he has amnesia, but you should give us some details leading up to this point, so we have a clear image of who your character is, and what he will feel like despite his memory loss. Your ambition is not in character. There are not mining and smithing levels in roleplay, please reword this to be more in character. You will be allowed to reapply in three months time. That would be August 5, 2012. If you have any questions regarding your application feel free to drop a message in my inbox. I wish you luck, my friend. - Brokencrowe

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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

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I am really beginning to think there is a misunderstanding here. You're not using the proper format, and will not get white-listed at this rate. The proper format can be found here: http://www.lordofthecraft.net/forum/index.php?/topic/43580-official-lord-of-the-craft-application-format/ You are denied. Sorry. You will be allowed to reapply in twenty four hours. Good luck! -Brokencrowe

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Denied. Your formatting and grammar make things a bit hard to read, please fix this. Your definition of roleplaying is rather under-developed, please expand upon it and show us a clear understanding of the term, especially in the confines of Lord of the Craft. Your defintion of metagaming is a bit odd, and does not demonstrate clear understanding of the term. Please try again. Your definition of powergaming is a very skewed example not a definition.. "Pure bread Dwarf" is not a sub-race. Your biography could use some work. You powergame a bit, and do not elaborate on where you picked up many of the skills you acquire. You include too many minecraft mechanics in your biography that takes place in Lord of the Craft where you should be thinking in terms of roleplaying, and not these minecraft mechanics. I'd also aim to be more original and creative. Your ambition isn't really an ambition at all, and lacks any elaboration or reasoning. You give no reasons as to why the pickaxe is your favorite tool. Where did he learn mining? And why is it his best skill? Your open resposne questions are far too short, and do not give a clear enough depiction of who your character is and how you would roleplay him in these given scenarios. Please add in as many detials as you can, and aim to to be as in depth as possible. This is your only chance to give us a clear image of who your character is, and your prowess as a roleplayer. You only get one chance at his, so please put in more effort into this. You will be allowed to reapply in twenty-four hours, if you have any questions regarding your application feel free to drop a message in my inbox. Good luck! -Brokencrowe