Minecraft name: WizardInABox
Forum name: WizardInABox
What do you think are the top five things, that are most important in an application and why?
1. When I read an appplication, I first and foremost look for signs of good character, morals, and respect for others beliefs and ideals. I believe this is the most important because what makes this server great is a safe environment for even kids to play on. With high morals, our community will thrive even more and draw others.
2. What I look for next is knowledge of the rules and their willingness to abide by them. This is important because it dictates whether the applicant will be a good or bad addition to the server. Lord of the Craft would not be where it was without dedicated players who understand and follow the rules.
3. I look thirdly at the experience of the applicant. If they have great experience, it will show in a well-written biography, previous rp experiences, and the various parts of his character. This will just let me see if this person will add to the server. I can notice the great players coming in and the players who need a little buffing of the application and a little help.
4. The fourth thing I look for is signs of future powergaming, meta-gaming, bad rp, etc. This will allow me to address the future problems and hopefully prevent useless work for the GM's in the future. I will give the applicant tips on how to roleplay and give him links to several well-written roleplay guides.
5. Finally, on my last inspection I look for how this player will add to the lore, rp, and if his character fits well to the lore. I can correct him on several key points if missed on the lore. Also, I will inspect what he will bring to the community in the ways of being helpful to others. I also look at the grammar. Bad grammar will not necessarily keep him out of the server. He may just need to be more careful with the finer points of the English language in the future. (Unless he is an orc)
That is my app! I hope you consider me for the application team!