Post by Melisizwe on Jun 7, 2009 9:40:29 GMT -5
An important update: I have removed the requirement that anyone applying for a character will need to supply their email address on the public board. I realize that most people probably don't want to do that. Instead, please pop on as a guest and fill out the application, and then check back to see if the thread has been approved. If it has, then please go ahead and register an account with that character name.
This application process is also likely to change once Mnara reaches a point where we have active members and our current FCs are cast. Once we have our starting player base well established, future characters will very likely be OCs (and we are working on that process for everyone right now).
The following is the character application for Mnara. Please use this format for all applications, both feature and original characters. When applying, take the time to really develop a character and answer all questions thoroughly, and to the best of your ability.
PLEASE READ BEFORE CONTINUING: Before you register an account, you must post as a Guest in the application board. Please do NOT create and register an account before you apply for a character.
Before we begin, please read the following carefully. Each character on Mnara requires a separate account. Melisizwe already exists, so to request another character I would have to create a brand new account. Your account name and log-in is your character name. This is a must. First, you must log in as a guest, and then post your application. Guests are considered to be non-registered users that are visiting the board. A guest can see the entire forum, and post on the Application thread and in the General Discussion thread. Choose a character that you are interested in, and post their application on the Application board below. Remember to check back often to see if your character request has been approved. If anything needs to be changed, the Staff will offer suggestions in the thread, otherwise the thread will be stamped approved and you will be able to register the character name on the forum, activate your account, and then start RP threads.
If you have any questions, please PM Melisizwe!
Name: Your character's name. Keep all names as close to African, or African sub-language as possible. If you are applying for an FC this has already been provided for you.
Picture: Either a URL, or small embedded picture. Please keep your pictures to photographs of real lions.
Meaning: If applicable, what does your character's name mean?
Linage: Father x Mother: Siblings
Species: Lion or hyena. The only available species on Mnara are the African Lion and the Spotted Hyena. All OCs must be one or the other. All lion and hyena subspecies or related species are not available for application at this time!
Gender: Male or female.
Age: Cub/Pup, Juvenile, Adolescent, Adult, Elder
Personality/Traits: What makes your character who they are? Are they jealous, shy, boisterous, or conceited? Really delve into the mind of your character and show us what makes them work. 2-3 paragraphs in length, minimum.
History: Where did you character come from, or if applying for a cub or pup, show us how their parents have begun to shape their destiny. 2-3 paragraphs in length, minimum.
Description: What does your character look like? Fur color, eye color, any distinguishing marks? Please keep colors and markings true to life, and be aware that even within that boundary there is a lot of room for movement and creative thinking. Facial scars are okay, but old hat. Stripes and spots are unlikely, but if creatively done are allowed on a case by case basis. 2-3 paragraphs, minimum.
Post Sample: 2-3 paragraphs, minimum. Paragraphs 5-9 sentences, minimum. Proper grammar and spelling are required. Take the time to show us what you can do, and use the forum's spell check feature liberally. We all make typos, but proofreading is a must!
Heard About Mnara: Where did you hear about us?
This application process is also likely to change once Mnara reaches a point where we have active members and our current FCs are cast. Once we have our starting player base well established, future characters will very likely be OCs (and we are working on that process for everyone right now).
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The following is the character application for Mnara. Please use this format for all applications, both feature and original characters. When applying, take the time to really develop a character and answer all questions thoroughly, and to the best of your ability.
PLEASE READ BEFORE CONTINUING: Before you register an account, you must post as a Guest in the application board. Please do NOT create and register an account before you apply for a character.
Before we begin, please read the following carefully. Each character on Mnara requires a separate account. Melisizwe already exists, so to request another character I would have to create a brand new account. Your account name and log-in is your character name. This is a must. First, you must log in as a guest, and then post your application. Guests are considered to be non-registered users that are visiting the board. A guest can see the entire forum, and post on the Application thread and in the General Discussion thread. Choose a character that you are interested in, and post their application on the Application board below. Remember to check back often to see if your character request has been approved. If anything needs to be changed, the Staff will offer suggestions in the thread, otherwise the thread will be stamped approved and you will be able to register the character name on the forum, activate your account, and then start RP threads.
If you have any questions, please PM Melisizwe!
Name: Your character's name. Keep all names as close to African, or African sub-language as possible. If you are applying for an FC this has already been provided for you.
Picture: Either a URL, or small embedded picture. Please keep your pictures to photographs of real lions.
Meaning: If applicable, what does your character's name mean?
Linage: Father x Mother: Siblings
Species: Lion or hyena. The only available species on Mnara are the African Lion and the Spotted Hyena. All OCs must be one or the other. All lion and hyena subspecies or related species are not available for application at this time!
Gender: Male or female.
Age: Cub/Pup, Juvenile, Adolescent, Adult, Elder
Personality/Traits: What makes your character who they are? Are they jealous, shy, boisterous, or conceited? Really delve into the mind of your character and show us what makes them work. 2-3 paragraphs in length, minimum.
History: Where did you character come from, or if applying for a cub or pup, show us how their parents have begun to shape their destiny. 2-3 paragraphs in length, minimum.
Description: What does your character look like? Fur color, eye color, any distinguishing marks? Please keep colors and markings true to life, and be aware that even within that boundary there is a lot of room for movement and creative thinking. Facial scars are okay, but old hat. Stripes and spots are unlikely, but if creatively done are allowed on a case by case basis. 2-3 paragraphs, minimum.
Post Sample: 2-3 paragraphs, minimum. Paragraphs 5-9 sentences, minimum. Proper grammar and spelling are required. Take the time to show us what you can do, and use the forum's spell check feature liberally. We all make typos, but proofreading is a must!
Heard About Mnara: Where did you hear about us?