Post by Administrator on Aug 28, 2015 12:24:42 GMT -5
Application Guidelines
The application review will take into account many things: completeness, quality, spelling, grammar, that the correct words are used, personality of the character as demonstrated in the sample, etc. You will then receive a PM if any changes need to be made. Please make sure to fully respond to every field and question to the best of your ability in your own voice, not the character's POV.
Coding/Formatting and Application Template. We do not use a coded template that is pasted into a submissions forum to apply for a character. Instead simply navigate to the Character Applications Forum and click Create Topic. You will be presented with a form to fill out and, when posted, the application will display. This may thereafter be edited normally to adjust any mistakes or requested changes. Clearly label the Subject line with the character's alias (or codename) and civilian name (Ex. Superman/Clark Kent) or just their full name or alias if missing one or the other, then fill out the rest of the application in its entirety.
Spelling and Grammar. If grammar and spelling errors are noticeable to the point of being distracting, you will be asked to fix them before the application can be further reviewed. To avoid this: A) Copy your application into a word processor then run a spelling/grammar check to make sure everything is correct. B) Reread your application a final time before you post it. Spelling/grammar checks can help a lot but will not catch incorrect word substitutions, confusing sentences, or make sure everything is phrased the way you want it to be. Nor will it catch inaccurate information. Another thing to remember-1337 isn't a real word. Nor are 'pwn' or 'lol.' When writing your application and subsequent posts you should make sure to use real words, correct punctuation, and be attempting to write in full and complete grammatically correct sentences.
NOTE: The primary language used on this forum is English. If English is not your first language, please PM a staff member at some point before or just after you post your application. We're willing to try and work with anyone that wants to play but we need to know what's going on up front.
Below is an example of the application template and what it will look like once posted. You have one week to finish your application at which time any incomplete WIP applications along with their authoring account will be deleted. Please credit any and all information that is not written explicitly by you. Most fields require some kind of input so if you intend to finish it later, simply input some placeholder text if posting at WIP application.
Please do not post anywhere on the forum until your application has been approved.
CHARACTER NAME |
Place Image Link Here [Height 250px Width 400px] |
Character Basics |
REAL NAME: The character's full civilian name. CODENAME: Current character alias. Just list one name. AGE: Approximate age. You can say something like "Late 20s." OCCUPATION: What is your character's day job? RANK: Meta Hero, Meta Villian, Vigilante, Rogue, Neutral, Civilian MARITAL STATUS: Single, married, divorced, etc. ALLIES: Friends, family and allies of your character. TEAM AFFILIATION(S): The teams your character is involved with. |
Powers, Abilities, Skills, Strengths |
List any and all powers and skills that your character possesses. Minimum of 3 |
Weaknesses, Fatal Flaws |
List 3 weaknesses of your character. Note: If you use 'human vulnerability' that does not count towards your 3 and you must come up with a 4th. |
Character History |
A brief summary of your character's history. Minimum of 3-5 paragraphs. |
Sample Post |
Place Sample Post Here. Sample posts should be approximately 300 words. |
Anything Else |
Anything else you want to include about your character |
Credits |
Please make sure that you credit any sources you used to research this character. Remember, you shouldn't be directly copy and pasting. Everything should be edited into your own words and only the relevant information included. |
Player Information |
NAME: Whatever you want to be called on the forum. PRONOUNS: Whatever your pronouns are so we know how to refer to you. OVER 18?: We just want to make sure you're over 18 years old. Just put "Yes" or "No" OTHER CHARACTERS PLAYED: If this is your first, just put 'None.' HOW YOU FOUND US: How did you come across DC Noir? |
-DC Noir Member Agreement- |
By posting this application in full I am acknowledging that I have read all the Information provided and agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the forum. I also hereby agree that all DC Noir graphics, codes, plotlines, smilies, templates, rules and artwork will remain property of DC Noir. If the items listed above are taken without permission, -even if DC Noir is given credit- I understand that I could be banned from DC Noir; and the site in question will be reported to Proboards. |