havenmods | Applications

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!
The next processing date is Friday 11th October

IMPORTANT: PLEASE POST YOUR APPLICATIONS HERE ON THE NEW APPLICATION PAGE

We're so glad you're thinking of joining us in Haven, where we are all safe.

In order to apply for a canon character, please fill out the information below and post it in a comment in this entry. For an OC, please apply using the OC information. Please do not link to applications, all applications must be posted here. Please do not delete your applications; if you do not want it to be seen, you can request for it to be screened after a decision is made.

You may apply for two characters every two weeks, to a total of six characters. Only two of these may be from the same canon, and they cannot be too familiar with one another. Please make sure to mark the header of your comment(s) with RESERVED or NOT RESERVED, as well as the character name and canon. App challenges are not allowed currently.

Try to remember spelling and grammar are important, and in app length quality and not quantity is what matters. If you wish to request a specific apartment, please do so in the relevant part of the application. All parts of the application must be your own work, plagiarism will not be tolerated, though you are welcome to reuse your own old applications.

If you are asked for revisions, please don't panic! It doesn't mean the mods don't like you, only that we probably need more information before making a decision. If you are asked for revisions, you will have one week to supply them.

Every attempt will be made to place a character in their chosen apartments, though this may not always be possible depending on the slots available.

Applications are open constantly, but are only processed every other Friday at 7PM EST. The Saturday following acceptance, an IC mingle log will be posted for characters to be introduced to the game.

We now have a test drive community at haventest which is continuously open. Posts there may be used in lieu of a sample in the application. You may also link posts, logs, or threads from other games and memes in lieu of samples, though we ask that they be no more than one year old.

To see what we are looking for:
Canon Characters:
Sample Application (Faith Lehane)
Sample Application (Iroh)

Original Characters:
Sample Application (Mors)
Sample Application (Vera de Barr)

Previous Game History:
Sample Application (Abel Nightroad/Mayfield RPG)
Sample Application (Bolin/Discedo)

Applications will be processed on the following dates:
11th October
25th October
8th November
22nd November
6th December
20th December

To apply for a canon character, please fill out this form:
Name: Your name or nickname Contact Info: Email, plurk, IM... as long as there's a way to contact you, it's fine! Other Characters Played: Any other characters you play at Haven. Preferred Apartment: If you have no preferred apartment, just put None. Character Name: Names and nicknames, in Western order (first name, surname) Canon: Canon Point: Where in the series are you taking them from? Background/History: A link to a source about the canon is fine for this. Previous Game History: At least two paragraphs on important events for the character and how they have been shaped by the previous game. If this is not applicable, please delete this section. Personality: This is the most important section! There is no specific word count, but anything less than three paragraphs likely isn't detailed enough. Abilities/Powers: Please assume canon-blindness and explain in as much detail as possible. Items/Weapons: Which three items and/or weapons will your character arrive with? Sample Entry: At least ten sentences in first person, please. A link to a previous post or thread with the character is also acceptable. Sample Entry Two: A third person sample of at least two paragraphs.

To apply for an original character, please fill out this form:
Name: Your name or nickname Contact Info: Email, plurk, IM... as long as there's a way to contact you, it's fine! Other Characters Played: Any other characters you play at Haven. Preferred Apartment: If you have no preferred apartment, just put None. Character Name: Names and nicknames, in Western order (first name, surname) Background/History: At least three paragraphs, please. Try to focus on events in the world history that have had an impact on the character. Previous Game History: At least two paragraphs on important events for the character and how they have been shaped by the previous game. If this is not applicable, please delete this section. Personality: This is the most important section! There is no specific word count, but anything less than three paragraphs likely isn't detailed enough. Abilities/Powers: Please explain in as much detail as possible. Items/Weapons: Which three items and/or weapons will your character arrive with? Sample Entry: At least ten sentences in first person, please. A link to a previous post or thread under a year old with the character is also acceptable. Sample Entry Two: A third person sample of at least two paragraphs.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

( these samples were used for an app at another game a while back, i hope this is okay! )

Sample Entry:

[ a voice call begins with a silence still lingering, along with quiet intakes of breath against the speaker. they weren't heavy-- though the gap of silence could only mean one was in thought. ]

oh--Hello?

[ or maybe just didn't notice the 'call' went through. finally! his voice sounds a bit more excited; now, a little louder this time, he clears his throat. ]

.... Heeeeeeello?

[ a pause ]

Look-- Y'all? Hehe Ohkay, y'got me good, guys. Y'got me. Really. But this is gettin' kinda freaky. For one I ain't seen a clean bed in forever, and--

. . . Anyone?

[ a disappointed sigh is breathed into the phone's speaker after a few seconds of no response, the sound of fabric brushing against it as he lowers his arm to his side. ]

Hell, c'mon.

Sample Entry Two:

All of them were on guard, each carrying a weapon and ready to defend themselves; from guns to axes-- frying pans and machetes, they were ready to face the hordes of infected to come, just beyond the safe house doors. Ellis was hardly ever in a state of seriousness, which often led to him either cheerfully bringing up a story, or making some well placed comments, questions-- Sometimes, at least for the other survivors, it probably felt as if they were looking after a child ( what, with questions like "Hey, Coach? Can coaches marry people?" ). There was a part of him that had seriously felt all of this was fun, just as long as his group was alive, kicking, and kicking zombie ass. A moment like this one just begged for him to single handedly break the silence! Fixing his cap, rubbing his nose, and clearing his throat, he stepped out with the rest of the group when Coach, the leader, opened the door. They were exposed now, and had to fight off whatever came running to them. Surprisingly, it wasn't too bad in this area! They weren't overwhelmed, right?

Finally, the man's lips parted to speak. He always held a level of hope that he would be heard, that his stories wouldn't go unnoticed or interrupted. And perhaps, in his mind he believed that they loved the stories. They just didn't have the time nor the concentration to give Ellis their attention is all. His tongue sets of and his mouth rolls, words piling upon words upon words, becoming a seemingly endless monologue--

Until the moment that was impossible to skip-- an interruption. Perhaps for the best, or the brunette would just continue. Another man cut in before a single extra word could leave his lips, his tone stern and obviously irritated. Hey, Howdy Do. Now is not the right time here. Off in the distance ( perhaps not too far away ) were the growls, snorts, and angry yells of a Charger. For that reason, they had to remain quiet. Being pummeled right into a wall then smashed against the ground wasn't fun, and was best avoided.

As he would always do, Ellis quickly replied with a hushed "Okay," straightening up and keeping his mouth shut for the duration of the walk. He didn't mind it much-- he would start at another time. Rounds were shot at raging zombies, a Charger was killed ( only because they found it before it found them! ) and their journey went on. It was still pretty quiet, with the exception of a few comments made by either Nick, Coach, or Rochelle . . . Well, at least until they neared a large sign printed 'Kiddy Land'. Just beyond the sign were rides made fore younger children-- but Ellis became genuinely excited, loudly stating ( with much excitement and joy in his voice );

"Holeee SHIT, guys-- Kiddy Land!!!"

He could bounce with excitement ( and if one watched closely, perhaps he was ). He wanted to go on that one-- No, that one. And play that! For a moment, the young southerner forgets they were even among a zombie apocalypse in favor of the abandoned carnival, balloons, stuffed prizes, and cotton candy machines. ( they all worked still, you know. ) How could one not excited, they had a park all to themselves!

Though, the other three either sighed or rolled their eyes, or a combination of both.

Congratulations on being accepted, Ellis. You will be living in apartment #4.008, and your tag is character: ellis. Please use this tag when you are the poster of the entry or log, and when you tag into an entry or log, thank you.

Please make sure to complete the following:

-> Join havenrpg, havenooc and havenlogs.
-> Optionally join havenmemes, the Haven Meme community.
-> Fill out this form.
-> Fill out your details on the taken characters page.
-> Check out who you'll be sharing an apartment with on the apartment listings.
-> Introduce yourself in the OOC community.
-> Make sure you have read this guide

IMPORTANT: An IC mingle log will go up on Saturday at 7PM EST, where new characters can intro with the rest of the game. Feel free to join the communities and introduce yourself OOCly before then.

Applications

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