Out-Of-Character
Minecraft Account Name:
MrHappyTinkles
How old are you?:
15
Time-Zone/Country of Residence:
Hong Kong SAR
GMT+8 hours
Do you have a good grip on the English language/good grammar?:
Yes I do. English is my first language, and I am one of the main writers of my school newspaper. I occasionally have spelling/grammar "hiccups" however.
Small 2-3 Sentence Description of yourself:
I am artistically inclined, usually friendly, and optimistic. Despite my age, my peers often state that I'm a mature, easy-to-get-along person. I play lots of Minecraft, and have good experience with many servers, especially RP servers.
How much time could you be on the server weekly?:
To be honest, I'm not very sure. I'll probably be on often during the weekends, and sometimes during the week. The frequency of my visits will increase when I become more acquainted with the server.
What do you know about Roleplaying? Give a definition of what it means to you:
Roleplaying is taking the role of a character. You take the character's personality and way of thinking into you, and you apply it to situations and events. Choosing a character is a commitment.
What experience have you had in Roleplaying, if any?:
I've been on many a RP server, both on Minecraft and out. My first serious RP life started on WoW, on an RP server. I've also been a very active member on the Yogscast.com RPG server that was shut down in October. Currently, I'm on a semi-RP server run by a huge group of friends from the Yogscast RPG server.
In your own Words, define what the act of Meta-Gaming is:
It is to use your out-of-game connections and relationships between real people to gain advantage over players.
In your own Words, define what the act of Power-Gaming is:
It is basically taking the role of an overpowered character that dominates others in a game, and goes as far as to fabricate abilities or powers to assert force over foes. For example, putting up a fake "safe zone" in a game of tag.
What do you expect this server will be like?:
I expect a rich, well-developed world filled with RP-eager players, beautiful builds, well-written lore, and strong companionships.
What other server(s) have you played on and why did you leave them?:
I've been an active player on the Yogiverse RPG server before it was taken down. It was a great server, but often flooded by exploiters, immature players, and hostile folk. Despite all the negative influence, I've managed to forge powerful friendships that have persisted through the closing of the server. Currently, I frequent a server populated by those friends, and we continue to live our character's lives in this semi-private server.
I've also visited many other RP servers, but I cannot recall the names. I left most of them due to either bad moderation, bad communities, or grieving.
As well as this, I've been an admin on a rather private RP server, and was head loremaster.
Have you read, understood, and agreed to the rules?:
I have read, understood, and agree to the said rules.
Do you promise to abide by said rules, and laws? This includes the Server, Forum, and Teamspeak set Rules:
Yes, I do.
How did you hear about us?:
Many users on the Yogscast forums and other communities have mentioned the Lord of the Craft. I also have 2 other friends who are also applying.
Have you voted for the Lord of the Craft on Minestatus? Which vote number were you?:
No, I have not.
In-Character:
Character Name:
Tharik
What Race are you?:
Human
What Sub-Race are you? (note, you aren’t required to have a sub-race:(
Nord
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.:(
Tharik Kaup was born into a powerful Nordic clan, in control of many vast lands far north of Asulon. He was the younger brother to Galliea Sentaru and the smarter of the two. In his youth, he often followed his brother in grand adventures across the mountains and plains, often pretending to be Nordic heroes inspired by the stories told to them by their mother. Despite having less physical strength than his beloved sibling, he was exceptionally charismatic, often using his wit and charm to barter with shopkeepers at the city market. His scrawny physique and agility made him the renowned roof-runner of his city. Tharik and his brother were the pride of their home city.
"It is a great life we live, brother! Let it never change!"
"And let it never change us!"
Their lives changed during the famed Nordic Clan Wars. Their family were locked in a bitter feud against a neighboring warrior clan. Sentaru, who was 18 and eligible for fighting, went to battle while Tharik stayed back at the bases, serving as a junior strategist for the army. He slowly saw his home destroyed, and his childhood friends dying. Occasionally, he snuck out into the battlefield to aid the archers with his good aim. In his spare time, he occupied himself with fletching and writing.
In time, however, Tharik's clan lost to the opposing clan. Their fate was sealed in a battle that took place in the plains outside of Tharik's city. Innumerable mercenaries overran the city's army, and burned the city. Tharik thought his brother was dead. At the conclusion of the battle, he was captured and taken by slavers to be sold to the cosmopolitan cities. He spent many days in a cage, jeered at by soldiers. Finally, he was sold to a wealthy family as a servant.
Utilizing his intelligence and charisma, Tharik quickly escaped from the clutches of his masters. When he emerged from the family's estate, he found himself in an alien land, alone and lost. In the coming years, he adapted to the customs of the city named Hyrethia, becoming a successful apprentice to a scribing artisan. He slowly forgot his life in the Nordic lands.
Tharik matured into a well-groomed, handsome young man. 23, with a promising future in writing books, and a hit with the ladies. One day, however, his life changed yet again. A deathly plague with unknown origins creeped into Hyrethia. The plague transformed the infected into Undead. Many of the populace were quickly evacuated, hoping to escape the pandemic. But it so happened, that during Tharik's packing, he received a letter from his brother, who had finally found him. Eager to reunite with his brother, he detoured from the evacuation route to the city docks. He hijacked a sailboat, and began his journey to Asulon. The winds were strong, and swiftly carried him across the seas.
What is your Character's ambitions?:
They are to reunite with his brother and explore the vast lands of Asulon. The thrill of discovery drives him.
What is your character’s favorite tool? (sword, pickaxe, shovel, etc:(
He favors a bow in combat due to his clumsiness with a sword.
What is one of your Character's most skilled talents?
He is naturally charismatic, and can sway many a being. His sense of adventuring is also very seasoned, and can brave any terrain. He also enjoys designing and writing because of his time as a scribe. However, he is a very mediocre fighter, and prefers to attack with a bow at long distance.
A screenshot of your skin (must be in proper format:(
Other Information about your Character:
I’m applying at the same time as Sentaru, and we’ve agreed to RP as brothers. Therefore our apps are similar.
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?
Tharik would sneak undetected behind the warriors, and stab a dagger into each warrior. He would then confront the Halfing to check if he/she is ok.
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?
Tharik would say "G'day, fair merchant! What do you offer? Perhaps we can barter and trade some? I have some sale-worthy items myself!"
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?:
Tharik would loot the contents of the chest, and quickly scrawl a note saying "Apologies, its already looted…". The ingots would be useful for practical uses, and the sword could be sword or used to defend 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?
Tharik would quickly assess the village's economic and military value, and proceed to respond:
"Tidings, friends! I am but a wanderer, exhausted from travel and nothing in my belly. I'll be more than happy to pay for food and possibly a place to stay for the night."
If the village proves untrustworthy, he would snoop around the outskirts of the town for possible scavenge, then leave.
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?:
Tharik would agree to help, but stay near the back to attack from a distance.
