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]Application For The Rangers: Out of Character information [MCname]: Shadow7168 [Age]: 16 [Time-Zone]: PST -08:00 [How much time you can be online per day]: During the summer quite a bit, though for the rest of the year I'll still be able to do a few hours daily. [How long have you been playing on the server?]: I think it's been just about a year now, though I've just begun actively playing again with a new character. [Why do you, as a player, want to be a Ranger?]: After stopping for a couple months, and with the new world, I decided that I'd start with a fresh slate as a human rather than a dwarf this time around. I myself am really interested in this kind of thing, a mix between guard and soldier that I think will be a good experience for myself and those around me. [Do you have TS?]: Yeah, I have teamspeak and a mic if needed. [How did you hear of us OOCly]?: Browsing the guilds forums. In Character Information Name: Franklin Darren Aurelin Ranger Name / Alias: Artorias Have you read, and understood, the Creed?: Yes Race: Human/Northerner Age: 18 Experience: Learnt how to hunt and set traps for animals while he was young, being born in a hunting village. Skills: Reading/writing, bow hunting and animal husbandry. Why do you wish to join?: I always looked up to the rangers in the area keeping us safe from bandits, and I want to be a part of that now. Enlisting as a city guard wouldn't fit my style, and I much prefer the rangers due to them having both more freedom and responsibility. Describe your personality: Franklin is a man strongly loyal to his family, and whoever he is put in charge of protecting. He is one who always seeks to learn new and exciting ways to get better at what he does, or figure out something he can't do. Describe your personal attributes: While not the strongest of individuals, he has a good balance and can run for a long time. Will you be one hundred percent loyal to Oren and to the rangers? Do you consider yourself a loyal person?: I have never thought of or committed a crime, and why is there a reason to when Oren provides us with the means to get what we want ourselves. I am loyal to both my kingdom and my family, and I do whatever they ask of me. Who or what have you been loyal to in the past, are you still loyal to them now? Explain why/why not?: I am loyal to my family, and still am. With my father gone for long periods of time on hunting trips, I am the one in charge of my family, and I want to ensure that they are safe and well fed. How did you hear of us [[RPly]]? The recruiter at Abresi?: While walking to Abresi, Franklin noticed a recruitment pamphlet nailed to a sign post. He decided that he would head over to their fort and try and join them. Do you understand you, as a ranger, will be fighting for Oren? Yes, and why wouldn't any citizen of Oren be willing to do the same? Some Additional Out of Character Questions [show me you know how to talk in OOC]: lolroflsk8, i jst pwnded sum n3wb5 0v3r 4t da f4rm. "Morning guys, how was your day?" [Will you, both ICly and OOCly, commit yourself to being a ranger?]: Yes [Link to VA for applying character if you have a VA:] No VA submitted yet, but I'll do it once I start apprenticeship ( Don't think you're gonna be sending your initiates on assassination missions or anything)

Something interesting would be to do an aptitude test... for your character. Not sure if there are any "fantasy" ones out there,but you obviously can't have your orc be a chemist.

I always run characters through a Sue test. I got a 5-2 for a total of 3 in the Universal one for my newest one, but the main reason is so I can look and see if I can smooth it out more. Unrelated, if you could have a Mary Sue in real life, that'd be my cat.

Well, I havn't been around LotC for a while, infact I've just came on because of a e-mail about the new map. These two threads are cool, and I'd like to add a section I feel alot of people neglect; hypothermia/cold shock. Cold Water Shock: While cold water shock usually only happens in cold/arctic conditions, it can just as easily happen on a chilly night, or in the ocean. It is no laughing matter; even if you're capable of swimming. First, a clearer definition; cold water shock is the reaction your body has to suddenly being immersed in cold water(Like falling off a boat, or diving into a freezing lake to escape a raging band of orks after your blood). Let's start out with what happens: Stage 1: for the first 3-5 minutes after immersion a person will gasp for breath. This could be the last breath you'll take if your head is underwater at the time. While most modern procedures assume you're wearing a lifejacket, LotC sadly doesn't have those. Once this period is over, most people start hyperventilating. This usually makes people dizzy, confused and prone to spasms. This is your bodies reaction to protect itself against the cold; by pumping more blood to keep yourself warm. The increased heart rate is sometimes enough to send people with heart conditions into cardiac arrest. Stage 2: Inbetween the 3-30 minute mark the characters limbs will start to cool. Your muscles ability to contract, their grip strength and manual dexterity will be greatly reduced. The limbs and body will feel numb, and even experienced swimmers will have trouble swimming any more than a few meters, and actually cools your body down faster if you do try swimming. Stage 3: The drop in core body temperature greatly reduces the persons ability to both think and move. At this stage. self rescue is virtually impossible. Stage 4: rescue. The affected person should not try moving, or be warmed up too quickly to avoid passing out. This stage is prone to having heart-attacks and strokes, even out of the water. Finally, I have a fancy table of "survival times". Keep in mind that the average temperature of the Atlantic in June is 11*C. 0*C: Less than 15 minutes 1* to 5*C: 15 to 30 minutes 5* to 10*C: 30 to 60 minutes 10* to 15*C: 1 to 2 hours 15* to 20*C: 2 to 7 hours 20* to 27*C: 3 to 12 hours over 27*C Indefinite As you can see, you/your character can die very quickly from the water. I'll leave it up to RP to determine how long you've actually been in the water for, as your rescuers will have to spend time roleplaying the actions. It'll be nice to see people thinking "I might die swimming to the middle of nowhere in the Far North of the lands. Hypothermia: Hypothermia is a condition in which body temperature drops below normal. Cold Water Shock leads to hypothermia, and shares many of the effects. Hypothermia can happen quickly, like being immersed in cold water, or slower, when a person is wet, cold, or both. Hypothermia can place the body in shock. This makes either a quick rescue, or shelter necessary, since shock slows normal body functions so that self help is near impossible and outside care is mandatory. Bear in mind, if you're in the middle of the wilderness alone, you might have to solve this yourself anyways, acting quickly to build a fire or find shelter. The main areas of heat loss are the head and neck, with other important areas being the sides of the chest(between your arms) and abdomen. Take this into account if your skin covers up these parts with warm clothing. Symptoms: Early; shivering and slurred speech, concious but slower thinking. Intermediate; slow and weak pulse or respiration, lack of co-ordination, irrational or confused thinking, sleepy feeling. Final; weak, irregular or absent pulse or respiration, loss of consciousness. Treating hypothermia is to be done gradually, in a sheltered area. Any wet clothing should be changed, and drinks such as alcohol, coffee, tea or any hot drink should be avoided. Intermediate and final stage victims should be brought to doctors as soon as possible. Well, that's my guide. While I doubt that most people will be out in the freezing tundras for extended periods of time, it's always good to have a understanding of it, and it'll enhance RP experience for everyone around you, as with the other posts. If you want Gemmy, you can add this section to the OP. Edit: Well derp, looks like the spoilers aren't working.