Alurid

Welcome to Aegis! I really enjoyed reading your application! Please allow some time for a GM to whitelist you onto the server.

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-Put some more effort into the application.

-Is that all you expect the server to be like?

-Find out what metagaming and powergaming is.

Reapply after 48 hours.

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Welcome to Aegis! Please wait for a GM to whitelist you onto the server.

Also! Be sure to know that Metagaming is not only what you said, but also taking OOC to your advantage in RP.

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Please wait 48 hours before reapplying.

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Please refrain from plagiarizing the definition of Metagaming and Powergaming.

Also, you cannot poison arrows in game. Small error, but watch out next time.

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Congratulations! Welcome to Aegis! Please wait for a GM to whitelist you onto the server.

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-Work on your biography some more. I don't know enough from your character.

-The skin will not work on the server. Try to find another one.

Have any comments, questions, or concerns? Don't be afraid to PM me!

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-Please use the correct application.

Don't be afraid to PM me if you have any comments, questions, or concerns!

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-Your elven character already has the amibition to get married! At age 43?! Check the wiki!

-Work on your biogrpahy some more! It's too short!

-Some of your answers can be explained further.

Please submit again after 48 hours.

Any comments, questions, or concern on the denial? Don't be afraid to message me! I provide very helpful tips!

Thank you for letting me help this amazing server!I could not send the msg to shift because his inbox is full. :(

I managed to message him. If you want, you can message me what you want to message him and I'll send it.

Congratulations to all of you new members and Welcome to the team! :) Good try to all of you that did not make it as well! <3 Don't give up on yourselves!

~Sincerely,

The Application Team

(I signed it off as the Application Team as I think all of us wish to say these words.

I won't disappoint any of you guys! I just want to thank everyone for this wonderful opportunity! (Wow! My name's on the front page!)

Minecraft name: My Minecraft name is Ansh98.

Forum name: My forum name is Alurid Dunn.

What do you think are the top five things, that are most important in an application and why?:

• Applicant has a good sense of what roleplaying, metagaming, and powergaming is.
  

I admit it, when I first joined Lord of the Craft, I had not a lot of knowledge of what metagaming and powergaming is. At the time my application was posted, there was no section for it. Luckily, I had pertained enough knowledge to know what was fair and not. However, this server brought me to learn a lot of new things, even encouraging me to research more of the depicted topic. I encourage applicants to have enough through knowledge of metagaming and powergaming prior to their first day of Lord of the Craft. At times, I may be lenient about decisions I make, however, since metagaming and powergaming are a key factor in the rules of Lord of the Craft, I expect applicants to know about this before submitting their applications. I also make sure that ((OOC)) isn't used to their advantage. Another key factor that Lord of the Craft implements as it's specialty is roleplaying. Now, in Lord of the Craft, exemption of roleplaying can get you banned. I believe it's the applicant's duty to know what this server is before applying just because it looks "cool". I'd rather have the server have a population of less people who take roleplaying seriously, than random 8 year old immature kids bouncing around and killing innocents. I believe that roleplaying is "the changing of one's behavior to assume another." If the applicant's explanation doesn't appear close to that, I will deny his application even if the rest of his application was over the top.

• Applicant has good spelling and grammar.
  

One thing I cannot tolerate is horrible grammar and spelling. Not only do I type professional on the Lord of the Craft forums, but I also type like so in other cases. It's a great habit for me. However, if the applicant shows horrible use of grammar and spelling, I will instantly know that the applicant is not set to enjoy the server the right way. Occasionally, us being humans, will make mistakes. This is totally inevitable. However, when I read an application, this should be avoidable especially if the applicant proofreads their application. The forum provides many tools, such as spell check, that will proofread faster. Showing no proofreading displays how lazy this applicant must be and will be in the server. Effort is key and crucial.

• Applicant shows a large amount of effort.
  

Tying in to my previous reason, effort determines how much fun the applicant and other players of Lord of the Craft will have. Effort brings forth determination. Determination brings forth a positive attitude. Lord of the Craft is a big happy family who should stay positive. Positivity inflicts the future of what Lord of the Craft will grow to become. However, negativity will ruin the experience for other Lord of the Craft players. Simple one sentence questions to questions that could hold a lot more shows poor determination to the server and will not get applicants accepted. I would love to bring forth new players with such creative minds that can shape the lore of Aegis. I notice, a lot of times, applicants don't even write a full sentence in their applications. This shows how they are not taking this server serious and should not be welcomed to the server. However, instead of listing what applicants do wrong. I prefer listing ways they can improve their application. If they just read what they did wrong, they would just edit what they already had based off of instructions. Instead, to have applicants show authenticity, I would encourage ways for applicants to think about what they could do to change. For example, if an applicant were to say that their elven character was 27, I would say "That elf must be very very young!" rather than saying "Remember, elven years are different than human years. Refer back to the wiki." This will give time for applicants to research more about the lore than to just go look straight at the wiki. These semi-hints will have they thinking for maybe 2 days straight. Remember, applications can be submitted again 2 days later.

• Applicant shows prior knowledge by reading the lore.
  

When I first saw Lord of the Craft on Minestatus, I instantly knew I'd love this server. However, looking at server applications made me worried as many applications were rejected. Instead of instantly submitting an application, I had read as much of the lore as a I could. When I was done, it had been 2-3 days. I found this time very productive and helpful as I became accepted after my first application! I think this is exactly what applicants should do. Not only will it help them become accepted, but it will also help the have a better understanding about the world of Aegis. As a human, I instantly knew what to do and where to go. A lot of the servers I used to play on were boring to me only because I never read the wiki. It took me months before I finally learned the server and I started enjoying it. Luckily, since I read the lore of Lord of the Craft earlier, I never got bored from the start. Reading the lore will keep new players occupied for quite a while and might even help them write their own lore!

• Applicant has an original, realistic, and creative biography whilst showing honesty.
  

Talking about players writing their own lore, I also encourage players to take time and effort into writing their biography. Knowing a lot from the biography will tell me whether or not the player will fit right in place in Aegis. I am very nitpicky when it comes to biographies. I enjoy reading biographies but not when it has no sense of originality. Anyone can easily plagiarize other's work which can be annoying to work with. It wouldn't be fair if one puts so much effort into their biography when someone else easily just steals it from them. This contradicts the creativity the server provides. Anyone who does so, I believe, are not welcome to the server. However, I encourage applicants to read other's applications to be inspired and influenced. If biographies share some common traits, it can lead to friendship between two but eternal hatred if plagiarized. I cannot handle biographies that are unrealistic. Unrealistic can somewhat be powergaming, especially if characters have super powers. If those kinds of applications are accepted, players would be very unfair. In the end, the best biographies are the creative ones to me.

Side note-

At times I can be lenient, however, at other times I could be very strict.

I have an idea for the uniform. I'm was thinking a white uniform with lining that diferentiates the ranking. Many of you may not like the color white, but the thing is that the Undead represents the color black/red. Being, white is the opposite of black and we oppose the Undead, I think the uniform should be white. Again, also the lining that corresponds to the correct ranking. Thank you!

-Alurid Dunn

MC Name: My MC name is Ansh98.

Character Name: My character name is Alurid Dunn.

Character Race: My character's race is Human.

Short 1 - 2 Paragraph Bio:

Alurid Dunn was born into captivity by his parents Samantha Dunn and Ulbridge Dunn. They never once expected his sinister cause. As a baby, Alurid's parents were killed in front of his eyes by orcs who came to pillage his village. Alurid did not know much of what happened as he was still a baby. The orc had almost took Alurid's life away until his Uncle Anthrop sheathed an arrow and sailed it into the head of the devious orc. For many years to come, Alurid was raised into belief that Uncle Anthrop was his father. Living in a village, now run by orcs, was a difficult thing to accomplish. For one, Alurid was never taught academics because there was no school in his village. Alurid was abandoned once more as he attained the age of 10. His uncle was out to kill the orc general who took the village with other village people. None returned alive.

To show the humans threat from the orcs, the orcs burned down the village. Alurid, who happened to be at the outskirts of the village tossing pebbles down a stream, smelt a charcoal-like stench, The smell was never introduced to Alurid but he sure didn't like it. Curious, Alurid turned back to reveal the stench coming from his burning village. He had no idea what to do. Basic instinct suggested he go and scout for survivors. He was pretty sure many people died. He hoped that his Uncle Anthrop was still alive. Returning to the village was a regretted decision for Alurid. He smelt the stench of burning human stench. Villagers, even friends of his, were running around on fire as their faces melted off into non-existance. Such images scarred him for life.

Alurid did nothing but cry, debating whether he should feel the heat that killed his friends and uncle. His head was pounding as blood from his aching heart pulsed through his mind. A large lump appeared in his throat which he wanted to get rid of. Alurid fell to his knees and fell on the ground, lying there, hoping the Cloud Temple of Aegis would return his friends. The next morning, he was awaken to orcs curiously staring at him. "Heem is nod' burnda." an orc with a giant tooth sticking out of the side of his mouth said. "Shud up! He'z waygin' Oop!" Alurid calmly stood to his feet scared but thought his prayers were answered. That was until he was knocked out from the back of his head. Alurid again awoke, but this time in a foul place, filled with rats and remainders of other beings. Alurid waited for his vision to come back. He noticed metal bars in the distance and. He wasn't sure where he was as the room he was in was very dark. He got up from his place on the ground, sliding away the pillow that was comforting his head and ran to the metal bars. Peering through a crevice big enough for his head, he noticed a long alleyway. To the right was a resilient orc standing guard by an iron door. He recognized this place. The architectual design was similar to a place he'd been before. In his village, the orcs had set up a village jail that followed the same basis, except smaller. Could Alurid's life get any worse?

2 years later, the orcs, knowing not what to do with Alurid, decided his term was up. They decided that instead of taking him to the rest of his family in Oren, they would take him back to the ruins of his village. Along the way, his carriage was attacked by dwarves, the common nemesis of orcs. In an attempt to escape and lurch into aid of the dwarves, Alurid sought this moment as a change to jump out of the carriage. However, alike the orcs, the dwarves had no purpose to aid Alurid. Instead, the dwarves threw Alurid into the dwarven mines in Kal'Urguan.

When Alurid turned 15, he was granted a short 30 minute break in the mines. Alurid took this chance of exploring more of Kal'Urguan and exploring the architectural designs of dwarves. Alurid decided to head north to Kal'Bryst, the same day the Undead attacked. Knowing no way to save the local dwarves, Alurid decided to run away to save his own life. Except, the fire stunned Alurid, disabling him to move. The wavy snakes of orange, red, and yellow gave Alurid a chance to reflect on the horrible images he received in past experiences. He thought of all his friends and his family. Images were displayed to him through the fire. The image of Uncle Anthrop appeared and Alurid had no chance but to grab his uncle. In an unintelligent manner, touching the fire lit his clothes ablaze, burning him alive.

Alurid was sent to a mythical land he had only heard about. The monks of the Cloud Temple of Aegis revived him to his healthy self. Alurid realized that this opportunity was rare. Alurid wanted to start a new life. A new life away from orcs. A new life away from dwarves. A new life with fellow beings like himself. He journeyed the Kingdom of Oren to start a new life. In his new life in Oren, Alurid lived peacefully and made a lot of friends. An interesting fellow crossed Alurid's eyes. His name was Obin the Hunter. Alurid really wanted to acquaint him so he followed Obin into the Verge. Crossing mountains and swimming in waters together took them to the city of New Oasis.

New Oasis was a new experience to Alurid. Everyone lived as a family. He took this opportunity to buy a small house for him to live in. As Alurid was building his house, he decided to make some food. Alurid knew not much about cooking but decided to give it a try. As he let his porkchop cook, he went off adventuring. While Alurid felt accomplished by climbing a giant mountain, he smelt a familiar smell. A horrid smell that he regretted smelling. His noise was very curious to what could be producing such a smell. Look down from the mountain, Alurid noticed his house was on fire. He ran down the mountain. He decided to face his fear and put out the fire. This was a far difficult task. This horrible experience left Alurid to think of many things, could his new fear he overcame help the land of Aegis? He returned to Al'Khazar and was enlisted in the Oren Guard. He set many examples by clearing the Undead from innocent victims. When Al'Khazar was attacked by the Undead, he knew not much of what to do, but instead apply for the United Aegis Coalition...

Why do you wish to join?: I wish to fight for Aegis and promote peace through the family of Aegis. I find Aegis to be a giant family, becoming corrupt by such actions of the Undead. I wish only for Aegis to be safe and hospitable to everyone. Being an Oren Guard, I have to end lives of many Undead which I don't like because there shouldn't have even been such an evil in Aegis in the first place.

What Division do you wish to join?: I wish to join the general military. This idea was given to me by Arn.

Do you have the Necessary Requirements to join that Division? (Only for Special Forces & Architects): Yes.

What will you bring to your chosen division?: I wish to bring peace to the world of Aegis and restore it back to its inner peace. I wish for one another to respect each other and share boundries. This can only be achieved with removal of the Undead and other threats.

Will you serve Aeriel to your dying breath, as so many of our Brothers and sisters have?:

Are you against the Undead? Please state Why: Yes I will. Again, I do not like the Undead one bit. They corrupt the love of Aegis. The are the diminishing clan of unrespected who need to be brought to end. The fall of Arcadius was tragic, now Al'Khazar is under their control. We cannot allow anymore!

Will you spread word of Aeriel & her Children, throughout Aegis?: Yes, I want the rest of the innocent victims of Aegis to stand up for Aeriel and to save Aegis before it ends. Working alongside peers and friends will be crucial to helping the end of the Undead. It will also bring forever fighting nations together.

Are you comfortable with the Server rules/ Guild rules?: Yes I am definitely.

Other Information: I still want to retain my ranking in the Oren Guard. Would it still be possible to be in the Oren Guard and the UAC? It might help! If so, I was thinking of changing my name to maybe something like UAC_Rec._Oren_Rec._Alurid. Thank you so much for your time! I really appreciate it.

Oasis is growing. Many people come and visit as refuge, however, there is no knowledge what they do. We should establish a jail for bad beings who could possibly ruin our society. I would be obliged to help build.