Post by Tseecka on Jun 11, 2014 22:01:38 GMT
NOTE: CHARACTER APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY FOR THOSE WANTING TO PLAY IN THE SNOW-AGE CANON. You do not need to apply to play a character in threads on the AU boards. Any applications posted for characters who are not currently open will be deleted by a moderator. an Announcement will be posted if a canon character becomes available.
If you want additional help on how to apply, find our guide on Tumblr here.
If you want additional help on how to apply, find our guide on Tumblr here.
- Create a new thread with the subject "Application: {Character Name Here}". If you want to apply for an open OC slot, please use "Application: OC [Character Name Here}".
- Create a modern biography for your character. This does not have to be long, but it should:
- Explain what your character's role/occupation is in the modern world of Thedas
- Retell the story of your canon character in a way that meshes Dragon Age canon with the modern verse.
- Not rely on retconning or ignoring the continuity of any established Snow Age canon characters.
- Assume that your character has no previously established relationships with any active Snow Age canon characters, unless discussed prior to application with the muns.*
- Explain what your character's role/occupation is in the modern world of Thedas
- Submit an example of your writing as your desired character in third person present tense, three paragraphs at minimum. Please do not use an excerpt from a piece of fanfiction or an RP you've already done - write something from scratch.
*Note: It is this board's policy not to discuss non-active characters in any great amount of detail. If you are applying for a non-active character, anything that established characters have discussed does not need to be adhered to (though of course, the more continuity we can keep in threads, the better!)
Your application will be judged fairly and without bias. Administrators are primarily looking for:
- SPAG - Adherence to proper Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar.
- Thoroughness/Attention to Detail - In terms of your modern bio. This is not necessarily how long or detailed your bio is, but how much effort has gone into making sure your version of the character fits in the modern world of Thedas--while still making sure that your portrayal remains loyal to the original character and their personality.
- Fit - In connection to the above--how well does your version of the character fit into those parts of the world that have already been established? How much potential is there for new stories and relationships, based on the way you plan to portray them?
Precedence will be given to new members over those who are already playing one or more other characters in the Snow Age canon. The number of characters you play in AU boards will not have an impact on your application.
No valid application will be dismissed out of hand. If your application is rejected, the administrators will be happy to offer feedback and suggestions for ways to improve your writing or to rework your modern bio--please ask, however, as no one wants to offer unlooked-for critique. You are welcome to reapply for the same character after a rejection, provided the spot hasn't been filled.