This Server Iteration is now closed. We have moved unto another setting that can be found >here<[/b]
[b]Description[/b] - It's all about the freedom
This is /Minecraft/ in harmony with RP. In this server we’re letting you play the game how it was designed to be played. Create what you want, where you want, and act out how you want. Minecraft is the perfect medium for RP because it boasts total control to the players unlike any other game out there. This server’s focus is to replicate that experience that seems to be lost in other RP servers. There’s no plugins that prevent players from building or editing in certain areas. There’s no long winded system plugins that try to cram your unique, complex character into a category like a class or race. The whole purpose of RP is to weave a story, as a group, and as a result things change - the world will need to be edited, your character will shift from one category to another. There’s plugins for chat channels, sitting in seats, and more to enhance RP but nothing that confines your abilities to play the game. The server supplies the tools for RP but it’ll leave the game mechanics to the actual game – Minecraft. If you want to make a faction or a town, gather the materials, invite the people, build it wherever you desire, and RP it out. If you want to be a class like warrior or archer or maybe something entirely new that you thought of, get the items you need like a sword, bow, spell book, and RP it out. We want everyone to login to primarily RP but you’re free to play the actual game - which will ultimately help you out when you RP. In the spirit of things, this forum post is kept short because we don't believe that a post needs to be pages long for players to understand what the server is about.
[b]The world is compact[/b]
Don't worry the world is beautiful, diverse, and there's ample space to explore and make your own town, home, society but these gigantic worlds that other RP servers utilized just isn't practical. Even if you have 10 members online, if the world is massive there's not a good chance you'll run into someone. We don't want you traveling for literally an hour without coming across any settlement or people. If the world stays small, you won't be hard pressed to find someone to interact with - even during those dreaded "non-peak times".
[b]The lore is nonrestrictive, dynamic[/b]
There’s general aesthetic theme, moderate backstory, and rules for the world but the rest is in your control! Choose any appropriate skin you want, be any reasonable race you can think of, rename yourself whenever without the need of an admin, act out as any class that you can think of, and build onto the world. Do anything you desire so long as it fits the theme, follows the rules, and above all is logical.
Theme:
Early 1900’s in aesthetic and technology but in unison with fantasy elements and magic
Backstory:
Located in a section of the continent of Bide, the city of Akavail is the beacon of progress in the area. The rest of the continent of Bide is claimed by a kingdom that the formerly rebellious city of Akavail battled with before being granted its current independence. Now a massive wall stands in between the kingdom and city as the two tend to their respective pieces of the continent. Not all is so well within the city’s boundaries as creatures stir trouble for the populace, and guilds wrestle for influence over the area. Outside of the city is a compliment of wild untamed terrains that attract groups of willing pioneers.
[b]Rules [/b]- Common sense and trust is the name of the game
No griefing. Only if it serves a RP purpose like smashing a window in rage but not like making a hole in the wall - keep it simple, small, and with good purpose.
No unnecessary killing. We’re here to tell a story and have fun. Butchering everyone doesn’t help. Only roleplaying combat is allowed unless both parties agree to PvP. (e.g. terms of war, training, etc)
No unnecessary stealing from unlocked chests. Keep it simple, small, and with good purpose.
No meta or power gaming, duh
No ERP - kissing should be non-descriptive and simple and preferably limited to whisper chat channel.
Only one word titles in names are allowed (using "the" or "a" counts as a word)
Most importantly respect everyone and behave intelligently
On the website (listed below), the "Server Rules and Explanation" section houses all the relevant material about lore aspects, technology/magic policy, and in-depth look at rules that will help you understand the framework of the server.
[b]Application[/b] - Can you handle the freedom?
[b]OOC:[/b]
IGN:
What’s the most important rule?:
[b]In Character:[/b]
Why are they coming to Akavail and its portion of Bide (if not born there)?/What do they hope to do?:
If any, list [b]and[/b] explain all combative abilities:
If any, list [b]and[/b] explain all non-combative abilities: (Lock-picking, well educated in certain kinds of technology/magic, tracking skills. etc):
Imagine all the things that can hurt/kill a standard human. Is there anything that your character is immune (or reduced effect) to that would normally affect a human? If so, to balance, what sort situation(s) could hurt/kill your character that normally wouldn't hurt a standard human? (Note: the kryptonite weakness, i.e, a situation/item that is rare or normally not on a person or found in the surrounding area even if it completely nullifies you is not balanced enough.)
[b]RP Test:[/b]
You may notice that the rules and general structure of the server offers a lot of freedom to the players. This can be easily abused so we’re looking for a tight knit community of players that we can trust. Please respond to these two RP situations IC. We are looking for at least a [b]large paragraph, preferably two,[/b] for each situation. We want to gauge your [b]RP, storytelling, and grammar abilities[/b] and decide from there. We’re seeing if you’ll be creative and intelligent enough to handle the low restrictions RP and adapt to the ever changing stories you’ll come across.
When writing, RP as all the characters involved including character emotes and talking. Since you’re RP’ing as all characters think and act as you would in-game which means there should be no hint of powergaming in your application like having outlandish powers or automatically hitting someone.
Use this format (this is the format we use on the server):
Me: *rolls out of the way* Watch out!
Woman: You’re not supposed to be here *shakes her fist angrily*
Thug: *attempts to grab the inventor’s coat* Listen punk!
-Out in the wild, you come across an overly protective miner camping outside a cave entrance. He starts throwing rocks at you, barking at you to leave. At this instance, a person can be faintly seen coming out of the cave entrance. Diffuse the situation, and take it from there.
-A player who is RP’ing as a newspaper reporter is questioning a crowd about the recent monster attack in the area. Another player who plays a notorious street thug starts harassing the reporter for money. Interact with them.
[b]Community Corner[/b]- What the folks in our server are up to and what you can expect
[b]Character Spotlight![/b]
[b]A selection of interesting characters that you'll have the pleasure to interact with[/b]
[b]Isaac Witman - [/b]A reporter for the "Writing in the Wall" newspaper stationed in the city of Akavail. A strong tendency to ignore personal boundaries, he is above all else dedicated to the idealism of open and truthful spread of information to the citizens.
[b]Alexander Velvet - [/b]A traveling salesman who sells magic items and artifacts that he obtains from dungeons and killing monsters. Despite aspiration of being a mage, he settled for being a swordsman due to a condition.
[b]"Crocodile" Ace - [/b]A large muscular man who leads the Caravan Business "Wyvern Wagon Wares", together with his partner Sabo. A professional monster hunter, coming from beyond the Southern desert from a small swamp tribe.
[b]Neddar Holte - [/b]The local Gunsmith of Akavail. Starting his company only a few years ago, he has supplied the citizens with firearms and ammunition. He may be shy to unfamiliar faces, but it will pass if he feels he can trust you
[b]Naomi Flynn - [/b]Naomi is a Paladin of the Belfry Hunters, the organization that hunts down demons and hellspawn. Naomi has a reputation for being bad-tempered, but she is also good at what she does and cares for a select few in her life. Her reasons for being a Hunter are vague, and seems unwilling to talk about her family and when she does, she becomes angry and defensive if anyone insults them.
Note to the community: If you would like your character spotlighted, contact me or post in forums
[b]Images![/b]
[b]What's happening in the world of Bide[/b]
The central part of the city (spawn), that serves as a hub between the older and newer districts of the cityThe Old Town district of the city that has its roots in its creationThe newer, more modern parts of the developing city An established caravan setup just outside the city limits. The roaming pine forest, one of the many untamed wilderness [b][/b]
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[b]Displays RP information and other related shenanigans[/b]
"Most importantly respect everyone and behave intelligently"
1)
"listen ma'am, i'm not here for any inconvenience. i'm just passing by, there is no need to stop your work, or call over your friends from over there.
i don't want any trouble, if you can see, i am not unarmed, but if i wanted to do anything drastic, i would have already. start acting rational before this gets way more out of hand. i don't want to draw out my weapon from my other hand. i'll be on my way if you are ready to let me go."
"you shouldn't be around this area! do you think i want to build this wall just for fun? i'm doing this under someone else's orders, and please hurry and get away, before my "friends" actually come over and handle this situation theirselves."
"i understand. is there anything i can do for you?"
"no, just leave, now. i don't want you to end up like me.."
-the story continues on-
2)
inventor: no, i simply can't give you anymore money! and these parts are for my groundbreaking invention! i really can't budge! i apologize!
thug: listen, this isn't what you don't want to give, it's what i want. so now just hand over what i'm askin-
me: hello! i'm from out of town, can either of you direct me to uh.. hey wait, are you building an internal combustion engine, combined with zephyr convulsing twisting pistons?
inventor: what? .. oh i mean, yes! as you can see, this hefty piece of hardware is very hard to control, and not even close to being stable. if any of these parts got into the wrong hands.. i mean, that could be.. deadly, to say the least.
me: now, tell me. if i take any of these parts without any prior knowledge on engine making, would i be in for a lot of trouble?
inventor: precisely!
thug: ay, on second thought, i have to go do something else.. you 2 geeks keep talkin... bout whateva..
inventor: you sure? i can still give you one of these parts!
me: *taps inventor on the shoulder* i'll see ya around, pal.
First MyNameIsFrigo you are accepted but I'll give you a formal post later. We came across a couple of interesting plugins like furniture that are very user friendly so it shouldn't complicate the server experience. We're putting a hold on entry for right now so we can get all the kinks out of it. Players should be able to enter the server later today so don't worry it's not a long wait!
"Most importantly respect everyone and behave intelligently"
1)
"listen ma'am, i'm not here for any inconvenience. i'm just passing by, there is no need to stop your work, or call over your friends from over there.
i don't want any trouble, if you can see, i am not unarmed, but if i wanted to do anything drastic, i would have already. start acting rational before this gets way more out of hand. i don't want to draw out my weapon from my other hand. i'll be on my way if you are ready to let me go."
"you shouldn't be around this area! do you think i want to build this wall just for fun? i'm doing this under someone else's orders, and please hurry and get away, before my "friends" actually come over and handle this situation theirselves."
"i understand. is there anything i can do for you?"
"no, just leave, now. i don't want you to end up like me.."
-the story continues on-
2)
inventor: no, i simply can't give you anymore money! and these parts are for my groundbreaking invention! i really can't budge! i apologize!
thug: listen, this isn't what you don't want to give, it's what i want. so now just hand over what i'm askin-
me: hello! i'm from out of town, can either of you direct me to uh.. hey wait, are you building an internal combustion engine, combined with zephyr convulsing twisting pistons?
inventor: what? .. oh i mean, yes! as you can see, this hefty piece of hardware is very hard to control, and not even close to being stable. if any of these parts got into the wrong hands.. i mean, that could be.. deadly, to say the least.
me: now, tell me. if i take any of these parts without any prior knowledge on engine making, would i be in for a lot of trouble?
inventor: precisely!
thug: ay, on second thought, i have to go do something else.. you 2 geeks keep talkin... bout whateva..
inventor: you sure? i can still give you one of these parts!
me: *taps inventor on the shoulder* i'll see ya around, pal.
sorry i didn't feel like formatting these
As promised here is your formal acceptance! You are now whitelisted and the IP is up top! See you in-game!
What’s the most important rule?: Respect towards others undoubtedly.
-A woman is in the middle of constructing a wall for the town she resides in. You see two other men doing the same in the distance. She spots you and is immediately hostile towards you, the wandering stranger. First, diffuse the situation and then take it from there.
Me: Miss, there will be no need for that, passing through is all.
Her: Leave now, or else.
Me: Not a problem. As you were.
-A player who is RP’ing as an inventor is working on a prototype engine in his open air workshop located in town. Another player who plays a notorious street thug starts harassing the inventor for money and machine parts. Interact with them.
Me: *Notches an arrow and aims it directly at the chest of the thug as they turn around.* Leave the man alone.
Thug: *Slowly backs away and runs off, seeing no escape.*
What’s the most important rule?:No griefing. Only if it serves a RP purpose like smashing a window in rage but not like making a hole in the wall - keep it simple, small, and with good purpose.
1. Me: I wish no harm to you young woman
The Woman: You why are you here this town has been ravaged by bandits we must build the wall as fast as we can
Me: Bandits? well this is first ive heard of it
The Woman: Hurry along old man before I call my friends over
Me: There is no need for that I am unarmed
The Woman: What is it with that glare in your eyes what are you plotting old man..
Me: (Shows face fully, thrusts hand out over woman's shoulder)
Bandit:(Falls to the ground)
Me:( Walks away)
The Woman: Wait! what was that you just did?
Me: Haki....
Me:(Continues to walk away)
2. Inventor: Nooo I cannot give you anymore money I am just about to change this era!
Bandit: Change this era? Stop blabbering and open your safe and give me the money
Me: Hmm so what's going on here?
Bandit: So you want to challenge me? You don't even have a weapon.
Me: Oh I don't have a sword nor knife but I do have a weapon
Inventor:( Picks up parts and runs away)
Bandit: I'm going to kill you and then take this inventors parts! (Charges at me)
Me ( Pulls out a prototype weapon called Minimusket)
Bandit:( Drops weapon, Kneels down, Passes out from blood loss)
Me: Hey inventor
Inventor: Hmm?
Me: What is it you are building here?
Inventor: Oh its an invention that's going to shock the world called the Rocket Propelled Gunpowder Projectile
Me: Interesting..
Me: Would you like to join the order of the Era Creators?
TO BE CONTINUED
Hoped you liked my stories!
The most important rule is wrong which is concerning since it's written out clearly. If you follow the most important rule, following the other rules - like not griefing - fall in place with it.
Each scenario could be a little bit bigger. I really want to see where you'll take these stories or alternatively you can have a shorter story if you describe with lots of detail.
The grammar is lacking. I'm not going to give you a red flag for specific things like comma splices but it's hard to follow when there is no comma to separate the clauses. Plus, it seemed like you missed to put some periods as well.
Now for your content. You started off strong in each scenario and sprinkled in some interest aspects through out each. However, there was a hint of powergaming in each. You pulled out a hidden weapon and automatically hit another player (thug) or the Haki which is a tricky matter for us to decide on. For one, we're not against players having magic abilities if they wish to be mages or something along those lines but the power needs to be something more "in check" - something they can dodge is a good rule of thumb like a fireball - instead of a ghostly "force". Maybe I'm just understanding it wrong but that's because there wasn't enough detail in the actions and scenarios to justify things. You think of something really cool like an order of inventors but just drop it out of the blue which looks poorly.
Still it's not bad but just needs to be polished and corrected a bit. Plus I think the explanation on the forum post could have been clearer on what I'm looking for so I won't hold this against you and I've updated the forum post. Post an updated application or another one all together.
What’s the most important rule?: Respecect everyone and everyone behave intelligently
1) Me: *Steps aside* What are you doing ma'am?
Woman: I know your kind. I can't have you taking my stuff! *points at me*
Me: Listen ma'am, I just want to build something *shivers a bit*
Woman: Yeah, sure. I'm not buying it!
Me: No, you see those two men over there? *points at men* I'm building around them. Just let me pass through
Woman: How can I trust you won't take my stuff later?
Me: If your stuff is stolen, you can report me to the authorities. I just want to build ma'am.
Woman: *backs off a bit.* Alright, fine. I'll let you go for now.
Me: Thanks ma'am *walks to free land*
2) Thug: *gets up and front with inventor* Alright budy. Give me the goods and everything will be fine.
Inventor: *Shakes* Just.. Just let me be in piece. This work can be revolutionary!
Me: *Walks over* What's going on here?...
Thug: *Turns around* None of your business. Scram kid!
Inventor: Please get him away. He's trying to rob me
Thug: Shut up old man!
Me: Listen here. I don't want any trouble, and I'm sure the inventor doesn't want any either. So leave the guy alone, or I will have to take matters in to my own hands.
Thug: *Puffs chest* Oh yeah, punk? You think you can fight me?
Me: *Unsheathe sword* I think I have a fair chance
Thug: *Backs up a bit* I... I don't have a sword
Me: Then, what makes you think you can fight me? *Smiles*
Thug: Pssh. I didn't need this stuff anyway *Walks away*
What’s the most important rule?: Respect towards others undoubtedly.
-A woman is in the middle of constructing a wall for the town she resides in. You see two other men doing the same in the distance. She spots you and is immediately hostile towards you, the wandering stranger. First, diffuse the situation and then take it from there.
Me: Miss, there will be no need for that, passing through is all.
Her: Leave now, or else.
Me: Not a problem. As you were.
-A player who is RP’ing as an inventor is working on a prototype engine in his open air workshop located in town. Another player who plays a notorious street thug starts harassing the inventor for money and machine parts. Interact with them.
Me: *Notches an arrow and aims it directly at the chest of the thug as they turn around.* Leave the man alone.
Thug: *Slowly backs away and runs off, seeing no escape.*
Inventor: *Thanks me, relieved.*
Me: Not a problem, pal. What are you inventing?
....
Thanks
Your most important rule is missing a key part to it, an arguably the most essential part of it. Look at it carefully and include the whole thing.
Your content is grammatically correct and your RP and emotes are appropriate which is a plus however this is much too short hardly a paragraph let alone the preferable two. There isn't much of a story here or nearly enough detail so I can't use this to gauge your RP and story telling abilities. I have updated the application section on the forum post so make sure to check that before you rework this.
Since you concluded everything so quickly in the scenarios, I'd recommend just starting over instead of fixing the app.
What’s the most important rule?: Respecect everyone and everyone behave intelligently
1) Me: *Steps aside* What are you doing ma'am?
Woman: I know your kind. I can't have you taking my stuff! *points at me*
Me: Listen ma'am, I just want to build something *shivers a bit*
Woman: Yeah, sure. I'm not buying it!
Me: No, you see those two men over there? *points at men* I'm building around them. Just let me pass through
Woman: How can I trust you won't take my stuff later?
Me: If your stuff is stolen, you can report me to the authorities. I just want to build ma'am.
Woman: *backs off a bit.* Alright, fine. I'll let you go for now.
Me: Thanks ma'am *walks to free land*
2) Thug: *gets up and front with inventor* Alright budy. Give me the goods and everything will be fine.
Inventor: *Shakes* Just.. Just let me be in piece. This work can be revolutionary!
Me: *Walks over* What's going on here?...
Thug: *Turns around* None of your business. Scram kid!
Inventor: Please get him away. He's trying to rob me
Thug: Shut up old man!
Me: Listen here. I don't want any trouble, and I'm sure the inventor doesn't want any either. So leave the guy alone, or I will have to take matters in to my own hands.
Thug: *Puffs chest* Oh yeah, punk? You think you can fight me?
Me: *Unsheathe sword* I think I have a fair chance
Thug: *Backs up a bit* I... I don't have a sword
Me: Then, what makes you think you can fight me? *Smiles*
Thug: Pssh. I didn't need this stuff anyway *Walks away*
Excellent example of a good application in the new format. No powergaming, fair reasoning in RP, sufficiently long, and concludes appropriately. See you in game!
What’s the most important rule?"Most importantly respect everyone and behave intelligently"
1. Me: I wish no harm to you young woman
The Woman: You why are you here this town has been ravaged by bandits we must build the wall as fast as we can
Me: Bandits, nasty things they are I have encounter them before
The Woman: Hurry along old man before I call my friends over here.
Me: There is no need for that I am unarmed and just an old man.
The Woman: Then I think you should leave now before you get hurt..
Me: I will be on my way then.
Long Pause...............
The Woman: Wait old man what just is it you do and now that I think of it your not from around here.
Me: Oh my name is R98f2 I am a traveler from Trenniscourt.
The Woman: Trenniscourt! What you are from the city that the forbidden path leads to?!
Me: Yes indeed I am. As for what I do I am a bandit hunter.
The Woman: Bandit hunting, that's a real dangerous business. For an old man like you how?
Me: I cannot tell.
Bandit: (Sneaks up behind woman with a dagger)
Me: (Thrusts hand out over the woman's shoulder creating a powerful air jet.)
Bandit: (Tries to dodge but gets hit in the side, then crumples to the ground.)
Me: Well that concludes this conversation.
Me: (Walks away)
Woman: (Stares in shock)
Police: (Run over to the bandit as they hear the now screaming woman.)
2. Inventor: Noo please I will do anything, just don't take my parts!
Bandit: You don't have enough this week so I am taking your parts!
Me: Wait what's going on here?
Bandit: Oh do you want to get beat up to? Come over here and fight me! (Takes out a sword)
Me: Just wait a moment if you want to fight I challenge you to a duel!
Bandit: (Drops inventor on the floor) Bring it on you lass.
Me: Just wait here for a moment I live close by I can go get my weapon. (Runs to house)
*Minutes pass*
Bandit: Looks like that little lass chicken out after all inventor.
Me:( Comes Back )
Bandit: Oh your here and you chose to fight me with a club? So be it.
Me: Bring it on.
*The two duelers face off*
Bandit: (Charges with sword in hand)
Me: ( Turns so called club over and pulls a lever called a trigger )
Strange Club: ( Trigger hits gunpowder igniting, blasting an iron ball into the bandit. )
Bandit: (Drops sword on the ground) *wheezing* how?.... (Falls over)
Me: Hey Inventor what are you building here?
*Short pause*
Inventor: *Shaken* Um I am building a machine that will turn a paddle by using steam powered by burning coal.
Me: Interesting..
Me: How would you like to join a group of inventors that build machines of the future?
Inventor: Oh that would be great!
Me: I invite you to the Order of Era busters where we build inventions that change the world.
Inventor: Oh I accept! What is that machine you used?
Me: Oh that's not important, come down to the inventors mill down by the river when you want to meet the inventors.
Inventors: Thank you stranger!
Me: No problem. (Walks away)
Inventor: (Puzzled by what happened goes back inside)
My story was revised hope you liked it!
A few things to note. Your grammar is lacking still. There's several points where you blatantly missed a period, comma, or question mark. I'm not trying to be picky but it does make it hard to read without these. Then there's a few silly mistakes like naming yourself your username instead of an RP name and including the "Police" instead of "guards". Additionally you didn't quite stick with the format. We want emotes to be like this - *throws a rock*. You used parentheses which is not the correct format. Again, this may look like nitpicking but there's good reason since it's the standard we use at the server. So everyone uses the asterisks for emotes and uses parentheses for quick OOC talk. We want everyone to use the same chatting system to avoid confusion.
Now for the content. It has improved immensely and the length is in the preferable range. Although the way you handle these scenarios is coming off concerning. You seem very adamant about being a very important/powerful character. In the first scenario, you're a wise old man yet strong enough to be in a serious profession such as bandit hunter with strong powers who is from a forbidden like city. In the second scenario, you one shot another player (the bandit) which is powergaming, in some Order consisting of intelligent people, and puzzles a known inventor with what is obviously a cane-gun. This just feels like your mindset when making a character is to be a main character of sorts instead of being something more balanced or reasonable. I have this eerie feeling of not being able to fully trust your RP abilities.
Still, I like you and want to help get you on this server. You think of interesting ideas like cane-gun or bandit hunter and you've improved immensely since your last application so I feel like you have potential. If you're willing to try again I'll gladly let you try again one last time.
Advice: Follow the format carefully
Take time to use grammar appropriately
Displace your character more normally - You can be a bandit hunting mage who is old (don't one shot bandits) but don't go as far as additionally claiming to be from a forbidden city. It's too much "epic" to be crammed in one little paragraph.
In RP news, the battle over Glenarm rages on! Monsters have been pouring in by the dozens at night and the town promptly barricades and prepares itself.
In OOC news, there's been talks about looking for plugins that will enhance the industrial/steampunk side of the world. I have my sights on some cannon plugins!
The most important rule is to 'respect everyone and behave intelligently.'
1:
Me: *Upon reaching the outskirts of the town, a young woman notices my presence, showing hostility towards me almost instantly. I sigh, and raise my hands up to show I mean no harm.* Easy there, do you really think I look like I'm going to raid this trash-hole? If you don't mind, I'll just want to cut through. *My tone was uneasy with this woman; who knew what tricks she could have up her sleeve?*
Woman: *The woman lets out a sigh of relief* I'm terribly sorry ma'am; with all the recent raids of our town, it's very difficult to trust any outsider. That's why we're building these walls 'ere. In hope that the safety of our town is sealed. *She sighs once again* Agh, I apologise for my ramblings, but what brings you in this direction stranger?
Me: *My voice softened, as I realised she was no threat towards me.* Eh, I've got some trading to do up north, in Glenarm. If I get there in one piece, that is. *I smiled faintly* I 'ear the trades up there are some of the finest.
Woman: *She smiles broadly* Whatever you say. T'was nice meeting you. *I reach my hand out, and she shakes it happily* I wish you luck on your journey.
Me: Why thank you, and I wish your town all the best in the future. *I casually run my fingers through my fringe, before continuing through the town and towards Glenarm.*
2.
Me: *Upon reaching Glenarm, I encounter one of the town's well-known inventors, whom I had come to trade with; he was in dire need of machine parts for his engine, which I was here to supply in exchange for some cash. As I cheerfully thank the inventor, I was forcefully pushed aside by a much larger figure, who didn't bother to even notice me.* Excuse me sir, but could you not? I'm tryin' to make some money here and you just pushin' in is pointless.
Thug: *The large man ignores me, and turns towards the inventor, placing both his hands on the wooden table in front of him* I hate to ruin your day, but those machine parts 'ere; they're mine now. Actually, on second thought, give me the finest selection of cash you have. My funds are runnin' low a tad.
Inventor: *He stuttered often, fear visible in his eyes.* I-I'm sorry sir, but it i-isn't your to take.
Thug: *The thug smirked at the inventor's comment, and placed one of his hands on his shoulders, forcefully pushing him back to the wall* And you think that is going to stop me?
Me: *In a moment of panic, I reached behind me and grabbed my bow which hung over my shoulder, and swiftly aimed it at the thug* I doubt you'd want an arrow through the head. That might stop you.
Thug: Hmph, I suppose I'm not ready to lose my life just yet. *He smiled, impressed at my quick reflexes.* You're just lucky you caught me unarmed, so I'll see myself out. However, I won't hesitate to slit your throat next time. *The thug stared one last time at the inventor, before heading off.*
Best application yet! Truly wonderful, well thought out, and damn interesting to read start from finish. Everyone should aspire to this if they want to get accepted easily. I really hope you become a regular in our growing server!
The untamed wilderness of Bide is slowly getting its mark of civilization! I've noticed the couple of dedicated mining caves in the sides of mountains popping up, town additions to Glenarm and talks of constructing large farms. Really great work everyone on shaping the world! It's so encouraging seeing the change day by day. Best members ever!
One of our more graphic art inclined members took the time to make our own unique logo. It came out perfect! Really spot on and a good representation of our server motto to let the game and player RP go hand in hand.
Made some significant changes to the original forum post. Some changes were to make it look nice and others involved better clarify the server's purpose and message. Hope it's for the better!
What’s the most important rule?: respect everyone and behave intelligently
-A woman is in the middle of constructing a wall for the town she resides in. You see two other men doing the same in the distance. She spots you and is immediately hostile towards you, the wandering stranger. First, diffuse the situation and then take it from there.
Woman: *Squints her eyes while using her hand to shade her eyes* Stay right where you are! This area has been on high alert for a while now.
Me:*Raises his hands up slightly and speaks calmly* Whoa okay...okay. I was just passing through. *Shakes his head* Not going to lie, I knew there was a settlement here but I didn't realize it was under so much distress.
Woman: *She begins barking orders and claims at me* You're probably scouting for someone aren't you!?
Me: I don't know what you want me to do. If I was scouting, I wouldn't just walk up here out in the open. I know you're under some serious stress so I don't hold this against you, but please, I mean you know harm.
Woman: *Looks at the two men in the distance and then back at me* I suppose you have a point. I-I...dammit. I can't be doing this - I can't keep scaring away potential visitors. *She points at a nearby gate, somewhat ashamed* The gate is over there, you're welcome to check out the town if you like.
Me: *Lowers his arms back own and sighs in relief* That's okay...I get it. I would stop by the town, but I do have to get going somewhere else. It's important. Please take care.
Woman: *Still hesitantly faces her back towards me and returns to building*
-A player who is RP’ing as an inventor is working on a prototype engine in his open air workshop located in town. Another player who plays a notorious street thug starts harassing the inventor for money and machine parts. Interact with them.
Inventor: *Wipes his forehead with a proud smile* Finally! I'm getting somewhere with this *chuckles slightly*
Thug: *Walks up to the inventor in a very upright and threatening manner* You're smart enough to know where this is going *he fakes coughs and opens up one of his palms to the inventor* Money and some basic parts, now!
Inventor: Please I don't have THAT much to just give it all away. This is my work! I-I..I'll call for the guards!
Thug: *Laughs* I'm good at my job, don't underestimate me. *Points all around* I have my boys right now causing unrest throughout the town to distract the guards. They're not coming for you.
Me: *Stops in his tracks as he passes by and hears the last sentence from the thug* Excuse me, but you don't have to bother him. He's obviously doing some serious work that could help a lot of people. Don't be so short sided.
Thug: *Turns around and stares at me, forming a fist* Try me!
Me: Whoa okay you're tough, and I understand that *Back away slightly* How about I give you some cash now a good amount. Forget the parts, you couldn't carry all those greasy, clunky things anyway. You don't have a bag of sorts on you.
Thug: *Looks at the inventor, exhales loudly, and then looks back at me* Alright. I don't care where I get the money, as long as I get it.
Me: *Gives him 20 emeralds* That's all I have on me and it's pretty substantial at that.
Thug: Okay - good! *He walks away from the workshop*
Inventor: Thank you so much! You really helped me out!
Me: Shut up, Jones. Why don't you invent something useful like security for your shop? You owe me, big *grunts and walks away*
What’s the most important rule?: Respect everyone and behave intelligently.
-A woman is in the middle of constructing a wall for the town she resides in. You see two other men doing the same in the distance. She spots you and is immediately hostile towards you, the wandering stranger. First, diffuse the situation and then take it from there.
Me: *In a surprised tone* Woah, calm down lady, I haven't come to do any harm to you or your people. I was just wondering if there was a place where I could stay and pass the night...
Woman: *In an agressive tone* Who are you and what are you doing here? You don't look friendly at all. *Puts her hands on her waist and slowly begins to draw her sword*
Me: *In an alarmed tone* I'm just a traveller looking for a place to pass the night that's all, I don't want any trouble! *He puts his hands forward making a signal to stop doing what she is doing and begins to recede.* Please, I'm no thief or murderer... I'm just a peaceful traveller...
Woman: *In a more calm tone* Okay, I believe you. *Sheathes her sword* You can pass the night in the Inn I guess.
Me: *Puts his hands down and stops moving* *In a relieved tone* Thanks! *Takes a deep breath and exhales relaxed* Before I pass through this village, may I know the reason of such violent tone against me? I mean, is there anything I should worry about?
Woman: *Crosses her arms* I'm surprised you don't know about it. There has been plenty of murders around this place. Very strange murders at nights...*Looks down at the ground* We are still trying to figure out what is causing it, but people keep disappearing for some reason, sometimes we found bodies and in some other ocassions we can't find anything... *Looks at the men working in the walls*
Me: *Puts a surprised expression in his face* Really? Wow, that seems really bad... *Scratches his head* And that is why you are building the walls... ? *Directs his gaze to the men working in the walls*
Woman: *Nods* Indeed, people are worried and are starting to leave the town so now we can't trust in people we don't know.
Me: *Looks at the woman directly into her eyes* I can help if you want, after all, you are letting me pass the night here and... I'm starting to feel a little worried about that too.
-A player who is RP’ing as an inventor is working on a prototype engine in his open air workshop located in town. Another player who plays a notorious street thug starts harassing the inventor for money and machine parts. Interact with them.
Me: *Looks at the thug* Hey you! Stop right there! *Approaches running to the thug and stops in front of him* What do you think you are doing? Stealing things to a harmless inventor who has done nothing to you?
Thug: *Looks back at the man* And who do you think you are to trying to stop me? *Pushes the man back* Stay away from this if you want to stay alive! *Looks at the inventor* *In a violent tone* And you give me what I asked for! Give me the machine parts and don't forget about the money!
Inventor: *In a scared tone* P-Please don't do anything bad to me or my family, I will give you what you are asking for!
Thug: Hurry up old man, I don't have all the day! *Threatens the inventor with his fist*
Me: *In an angry tone* That's enough! *Raises his hand and tries to punch the thug in the face*
Thug: *Avoids the fist and tries to punch the man back in the stomach*
Me: *Recieves the punch and falls onto his knees* Agh!
Thug: *Tries to punch him in the face*
Me: *Recieves the punch on his face and falls uncounscious*
Thug: *Looks at the inventor and points him with his finger* Now you will be the next if you don't give me what I want!
Inventor: *Hurries up and puts a bag with money on a table that is in front of the thug*
Thug: *Grabs the bag with his right hand* Now give me the machine parts!
Inventor: Y-Yes... *Grabs some machine parts that were on the ground and puts them on the same table where he put the bag with money* There you go... Now leave me alone!
Thug: Thanks for your collaboration sir! *Grabs as many machine parts as he can with his left hand and left arm and then flees fastly*
Inventor: *Approaches to the man that is uncounscious on the ground* *In a worried tone* Are you okay? *Gives the uncounscious man a small hit to try to wake him*
Me: *Opens his eyes slowly* Uh...? W-where am I? *Tries to stand up quickly* *In an alarmed tone* Where is he? Where...Wh-Where?! *Moves his head around to try to localize the thug* Did I scare him or did I fail?
Inventor: *Smiles* Well, looks like you failed boy, come on stand up... *Helps the man to stand up* Heheh, that must be the first time that someone tries to help me with him, thanks.
Me: *A little dizzy* Uh-Thanks... *Stands up with difficulty* What about the thug?
Inventor: *In a calm tone* Don't worry about him, some day he will be in prison... Some day... But... For now... *Looks at the man's face* Do you like machines? Come with me, I want to show you something.
What’s the most important rule?: respect everyone and behave intelligently
-A woman is in the middle of constructing a wall for the town she resides in. You see two other men doing the same in the distance. She spots you and is immediately hostile towards you, the wandering stranger. First, diffuse the situation and then take it from there.
Woman: *Squints her eyes while using her hand to shade her eyes* Stay right where you are! This area has been on high alert for a while now.
Me:*Raises his hands up slightly and speaks calmly* Whoa okay...okay. I was just passing through. *Shakes his head* Not going to lie, I knew there was a settlement here but I didn't realize it was under so much distress.
Woman: *She begins barking orders and claims at me* You're probably scouting for someone aren't you!?
Me: I don't know what you want me to do. If I was scouting, I wouldn't just walk up here out in the open. I know you're under some serious stress so I don't hold this against you, but please, I mean you know harm.
Woman: *Looks at the two men in the distance and then back at me* I suppose you have a point. I-I...dammit. I can't be doing this - I can't keep scaring away potential visitors. *She points at a nearby gate, somewhat ashamed* The gate is over there, you're welcome to check out the town if you like.
Me: *Lowers his arms back own and sighs in relief* That's okay...I get it. I would stop by the town, but I do have to get going somewhere else. It's important. Please take care.
Woman: *Still hesitantly faces her back towards me and returns to building*
-A player who is RP’ing as an inventor is working on a prototype engine in his open air workshop located in town. Another player who plays a notorious street thug starts harassing the inventor for money and machine parts. Interact with them.
Inventor: *Wipes his forehead with a proud smile* Finally! I'm getting somewhere with this *chuckles slightly*
Thug: *Walks up to the inventor in a very upright and threatening manner* You're smart enough to know where this is going *he fakes coughs and opens up one of his palms to the inventor* Money and some basic parts, now!
Inventor: Please I don't have THAT much to just give it all away. This is my work! I-I..I'll call for the guards!
Thug: *Laughs* I'm good at my job, don't underestimate me. *Points all around* I have my boys right now causing unrest throughout the town to distract the guards. They're not coming for you.
Me: *Stops in his tracks as he passes by and hears the last sentence from the thug* Excuse me, but you don't have to bother him. He's obviously doing some serious work that could help a lot of people. Don't be so short sided.
Thug: *Turns around and stares at me, forming a fist* Try me!
Me: Whoa okay you're tough, and I understand that *Back away slightly* How about I give you some cash now a good amount. Forget the parts, you couldn't carry all those greasy, clunky things anyway. You don't have a bag of sorts on you.
Thug: *Looks at the inventor, exhales loudly, and then looks back at me* Alright. I don't care where I get the money, as long as I get it.
Me: *Gives him 20 emeralds* That's all I have on me and it's pretty substantial at that.
Thug: Okay - good! *He walks away from the workshop*
Inventor: Thank you so much! You really helped me out!
Me: Shut up, Jones. Why don't you invent something useful like security for your shop? You owe me, big *grunts and walks away*
Nicely done app! Fits the atmosphere well, good grammar, and long. Lucky to have you.
What’s the most important rule?: Respect everyone and behave intelligently.
-A woman is in the middle of constructing a wall for the town she resides in. You see two other men doing the same in the distance. She spots you and is immediately hostile towards you, the wandering stranger. First, diffuse the situation and then take it from there.
Me: *In a surprised tone* Woah, calm down lady, I haven't come to do any harm to you or your people. I was just wondering if there was a place where I could stay and pass the night...
Woman: *In an agressive tone* Who are you and what are you doing here? You don't look friendly at all. *Puts her hands on her waist and slowly begins to draw her sword*
Me: *In an alarmed tone* I'm just a traveller looking for a place to pass the night that's all, I don't want any trouble! *He puts his hands forward making a signal to stop doing what she is doing and begins to recede.* Please, I'm no thief or murderer... I'm just a peaceful traveller...
Woman: *In a more calm tone* Okay, I believe you. *Sheathes her sword* You can pass the night in the Inn I guess.
Me: *Puts his hands down and stops moving* *In a relieved tone* Thanks! *Takes a deep breath and exhales relaxed* Before I pass through this village, may I know the reason of such violent tone against me? I mean, is there anything I should worry about?
Woman: *Crosses her arms* I'm surprised you don't know about it. There has been plenty of murders around this place. Very strange murders at nights...*Looks down at the ground* We are still trying to figure out what is causing it, but people keep disappearing for some reason, sometimes we found bodies and in some other ocassions we can't find anything... *Looks at the men working in the walls*
Me: *Puts a surprised expression in his face* Really? Wow, that seems really bad... *Scratches his head* And that is why you are building the walls... ? *Directs his gaze to the men working in the walls*
Woman: *Nods* Indeed, people are worried and are starting to leave the town so now we can't trust in people we don't know.
Me: *Looks at the woman directly into her eyes* I can help if you want, after all, you are letting me pass the night here and... I'm starting to feel a little worried about that too.
-A player who is RP’ing as an inventor is working on a prototype engine in his open air workshop located in town. Another player who plays a notorious street thug starts harassing the inventor for money and machine parts. Interact with them.
Me: *Looks at the thug* Hey you! Stop right there! *Approaches running to the thug and stops in front of him* What do you think you are doing? Stealing things to a harmless inventor who has done nothing to you?
Thug: *Looks back at the man* And who do you think you are to trying to stop me? *Pushes the man back* Stay away from this if you want to stay alive! *Looks at the inventor* *In a violent tone* And you give me what I asked for! Give me the machine parts and don't forget about the money!
Inventor: *In a scared tone* P-Please don't do anything bad to me or my family, I will give you what you are asking for!
Thug: Hurry up old man, I don't have all the day! *Threatens the inventor with his fist*
Me: *In an angry tone* That's enough! *Raises his hand and tries to punch the thug in the face*
Thug: *Avoids the fist and tries to punch the man back in the stomach*
Me: *Recieves the punch and falls onto his knees* Agh!
Thug: *Tries to punch him in the face*
Me: *Recieves the punch on his face and falls uncounscious*
Thug: *Looks at the inventor and points him with his finger* Now you will be the next if you don't give me what I want!
Inventor: *Hurries up and puts a bag with money on a table that is in front of the thug*
Thug: *Grabs the bag with his right hand* Now give me the machine parts!
Inventor: Y-Yes... *Grabs some machine parts that were on the ground and puts them on the same table where he put the bag with money* There you go... Now leave me alone!
Thug: Thanks for your collaboration sir! *Grabs as many machine parts as he can with his left hand and left arm and then flees fastly*
Inventor: *Approaches to the man that is uncounscious on the ground* *In a worried tone* Are you okay? *Gives the uncounscious man a small hit to try to wake him*
Me: *Opens his eyes slowly* Uh...? W-where am I? *Tries to stand up quickly* *In an alarmed tone* Where is he? Where...Wh-Where?! *Moves his head around to try to localize the thug* Did I scare him or did I fail?
Inventor: *Smiles* Well, looks like you failed boy, come on stand up... *Helps the man to stand up* Heheh, that must be the first time that someone tries to help me with him, thanks.
Me: *A little dizzy* Uh-Thanks... *Stands up with difficulty* What about the thug?
Inventor: *In a calm tone* Don't worry about him, some day he will be in prison... Some day... But... For now... *Looks at the man's face* Do you like machines? Come with me, I want to show you something.
Truly fantastic material! The mysterious deaths and disappearances was an amazing detail and quite frankly was a blast to read. The second scenario was unique in how normal it was. You handled the fighting incredibly well and weren't afraid to end up being the loser. A great application and I hope to see you on frequently and that other applications are this phenomenal.
This is /Minecraft/ in harmony with RP. In this server we’re letting you play the game how it was designed to be played. Create what you want, where you want, and act out how you want. Minecraft is the perfect medium for RP because it boasts total control to the players unlike any other game out there. This server’s focus is to replicate that experience that seems to be lost in other RP servers. There’s no plugins that prevent players from building or editing in certain areas. There’s no long winded system plugins that try to cram your unique, complex character into a category like a class or race. The whole purpose of RP is to weave a story, as a group, and as a result things change - the world will need to be edited, your character will shift from one category to another. There’s plugins for chat channels, sitting in seats, and more to enhance RP but nothing that confines your abilities to play the game. The server supplies the tools for RP but it’ll leave the game mechanics to the actual game – Minecraft. If you want to make a faction or a town, gather the materials, invite the people, build it wherever you desire, and RP it out. If you want to be a class like warrior or archer or maybe something entirely new that you thought of, get the items you need like a sword, bow, spell book, and RP it out. We want everyone to login to primarily RP but you’re free to play the actual game - which will ultimately help you out when you RP. In the spirit of things, this forum post is kept short because we don't believe that a post needs to be pages long for players to understand what the server is about.
Don't worry the world is beautiful, diverse, and there's ample space to explore and make your own town, home, society but these gigantic worlds that other RP servers utilized just isn't practical. Even if you have 10 members online, if the world is massive there's not a good chance you'll run into someone. We don't want you traveling for literally an hour without coming across any settlement or people. If the world stays small, you won't be hard pressed to find someone to interact with - even during those dreaded "non-peak times".
There’s general aesthetic theme, moderate backstory, and rules for the world but the rest is in your control! Choose any appropriate skin you want, be any reasonable race you can think of, rename yourself whenever without the need of an admin, act out as any class that you can think of, and build onto the world. Do anything you desire so long as it fits the theme, follows the rules, and above all is logical.
Theme:
Early 1900’s in aesthetic and technology but in unison with fantasy elements and magic
Backstory:
Located in a section of the continent of Bide, the city of Akavail is the beacon of progress in the area. The rest of the continent of Bide is claimed by a kingdom that the formerly rebellious city of Akavail battled with before being granted its current independence. Now a massive wall stands in between the kingdom and city as the two tend to their respective pieces of the continent. Not all is so well within the city’s boundaries as creatures stir trouble for the populace, and guilds wrestle for influence over the area. Outside of the city is a compliment of wild untamed terrains that attract groups of willing pioneers.
On the website (listed below), the "Server Rules and Explanation" section houses all the relevant material about lore aspects, technology/magic policy, and in-depth look at rules that will help you understand the framework of the server.
[b]OOC:[/b]
IGN:
What’s the most important rule?:
[b]In Character:[/b]
Why are they coming to Akavail and its portion of Bide (if not born there)?/What do they hope to do?:
If any, list [b]and[/b] explain all combative abilities:
If any, list [b]and[/b] explain all non-combative abilities: (Lock-picking, well educated in certain kinds of technology/magic, tracking skills. etc):
Imagine all the things that can hurt/kill a standard human. Is there anything that your character is immune (or reduced effect) to that would normally affect a human? If so, to balance, what sort situation(s) could hurt/kill your character that normally wouldn't hurt a standard human? (Note: the kryptonite weakness, i.e, a situation/item that is rare or normally not on a person or found in the surrounding area even if it completely nullifies you is not balanced enough.)
[b]RP Test:[/b]
You may notice that the rules and general structure of the server offers a lot of freedom to the players. This can be easily abused so we’re looking for a tight knit community of players that we can trust. Please respond to these two RP situations IC. We are looking for at least a [b]large paragraph, preferably two,[/b] for each situation. We want to gauge your [b]RP, storytelling, and grammar abilities[/b] and decide from there. We’re seeing if you’ll be creative and intelligent enough to handle the low restrictions RP and adapt to the ever changing stories you’ll come across.
When writing, RP as all the characters involved including character emotes and talking. Since you’re RP’ing as all characters think and act as you would in-game which means there should be no hint of powergaming in your application like having outlandish powers or automatically hitting someone.
Use this format (this is the format we use on the server):
Me: *rolls out of the way* Watch out!
Woman: You’re not supposed to be here *shakes her fist angrily*
Thug: *attempts to grab the inventor’s coat* Listen punk!
-Out in the wild, you come across an overly protective miner camping outside a cave entrance. He starts throwing rocks at you, barking at you to leave. At this instance, a person can be faintly seen coming out of the cave entrance. Diffuse the situation, and take it from there.
-A player who is RP’ing as a newspaper reporter is questioning a crowd about the recent monster attack in the area. Another player who plays a notorious street thug starts harassing the reporter for money. Interact with them.
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ign - hikikomori_
"Most importantly respect everyone and behave intelligently"
1)
"listen ma'am, i'm not here for any inconvenience. i'm just passing by, there is no need to stop your work, or call over your friends from over there.
i don't want any trouble, if you can see, i am not unarmed, but if i wanted to do anything drastic, i would have already. start acting rational before this gets way more out of hand. i don't want to draw out my weapon from my other hand. i'll be on my way if you are ready to let me go."
"you shouldn't be around this area! do you think i want to build this wall just for fun? i'm doing this under someone else's orders, and please hurry and get away, before my "friends" actually come over and handle this situation theirselves."
"i understand. is there anything i can do for you?"
"no, just leave, now. i don't want you to end up like me.."
-the story continues on-
2)
inventor: no, i simply can't give you anymore money! and these parts are for my groundbreaking invention! i really can't budge! i apologize!
thug: listen, this isn't what you don't want to give, it's what i want. so now just hand over what i'm askin-
me: hello! i'm from out of town, can either of you direct me to uh.. hey wait, are you building an internal combustion engine, combined with zephyr convulsing twisting pistons?
inventor: what? .. oh i mean, yes! as you can see, this hefty piece of hardware is very hard to control, and not even close to being stable. if any of these parts got into the wrong hands.. i mean, that could be.. deadly, to say the least.
me: now, tell me. if i take any of these parts without any prior knowledge on engine making, would i be in for a lot of trouble?
inventor: precisely!
thug: ay, on second thought, i have to go do something else.. you 2 geeks keep talkin... bout whateva..
inventor: you sure? i can still give you one of these parts!
me: *taps inventor on the shoulder* i'll see ya around, pal.
sorry i didn't feel like formatting these
Update!
First MyNameIsFrigo you are accepted but I'll give you a formal post later. We came across a couple of interesting plugins like furniture that are very user friendly so it shouldn't complicate the server experience. We're putting a hold on entry for right now so we can get all the kinks out of it. Players should be able to enter the server later today so don't worry it's not a long wait!
As promised here is your formal acceptance! You are now whitelisted and the IP is up top! See you in-game!
Accepted
IGN: R98f2
What’s the most important rule?"Most importantly respect everyone and behave intelligently"
1. Me: I wish no harm to you young woman
The Woman: You why are you here this town has been ravaged by bandits we must build the wall as fast as we can
Me: Bandits, nasty things they are I have encounter them before
The Woman: Hurry along old man before I call my friends over here.
Me: There is no need for that I am unarmed and just an old man.
The Woman: Then I think you should leave now before you get hurt..
Me: I will be on my way then.
Long Pause...............
The Woman: Wait old man what just is it you do and now that I think of it your not from around here.
Me: Oh my name is R98f2 I am a traveler from Trenniscourt.
The Woman: Trenniscourt! What you are from the city that the forbidden path leads to?!
Me: Yes indeed I am. As for what I do I am a bandit hunter.
The Woman: Bandit hunting, that's a real dangerous business. For an old man like you how?
Me: I cannot tell.
Bandit: (Sneaks up behind woman with a dagger)
Me: (Thrusts hand out over the woman's shoulder creating a powerful air jet.)
Bandit: (Tries to dodge but gets hit in the side, then crumples to the ground.)
Me: Well that concludes this conversation.
Me: (Walks away)
Woman: (Stares in shock)
Police: (Run over to the bandit as they hear the now screaming woman.)
2. Inventor: Noo please I will do anything, just don't take my parts!
Bandit: You don't have enough this week so I am taking your parts!
Me: Wait what's going on here?
Bandit: Oh do you want to get beat up to? Come over here and fight me! (Takes out a sword)
Me: Just wait a moment if you want to fight I challenge you to a duel!
Bandit: (Drops inventor on the floor) Bring it on you lass.
Me: Just wait here for a moment I live close by I can go get my weapon. (Runs to house)
*Minutes pass*
Bandit: Looks like that little lass chicken out after all inventor.
Me:( Comes Back )
Bandit: Oh your here and you chose to fight me with a club? So be it.
Me: Bring it on.
*The two duelers face off*
Bandit: (Charges with sword in hand)
Me: ( Turns so called club over and pulls a lever called a trigger )
Strange Club: ( Trigger hits gunpowder igniting, blasting an iron ball into the bandit. )
Bandit: (Drops sword on the ground) *wheezing* how?.... (Falls over)
Me: Hey Inventor what are you building here?
*Short pause*
Inventor: *Shaken* Um I am building a machine that will turn a paddle by using steam powered by burning coal.
Me: Interesting..
Me: How would you like to join a group of inventors that build machines of the future?
Inventor: Oh that would be great!
Me: I invite you to the Order of Era busters where we build inventions that change the world.
Inventor: Oh I accept! What is that machine you used?
Me: Oh that's not important, come down to the inventors mill down by the river when you want to meet the inventors.
Inventors: Thank you stranger!
Me: No problem. (Walks away)
Inventor: (Puzzled by what happened goes back inside)
My story was revised hope you liked it!
Application[/b]
IGN: lipeckiz
What’s the most important rule?: Respect towards others undoubtedly.
-A woman is in the middle of constructing a wall for the town she resides in. You see two other men doing the same in the distance. She spots you and is immediately hostile towards you, the wandering stranger. First, diffuse the situation and then take it from there.
Me: Miss, there will be no need for that, passing through is all.
Her: Leave now, or else.
Me: Not a problem. As you were.
-A player who is RP’ing as an inventor is working on a prototype engine in his open air workshop located in town. Another player who plays a notorious street thug starts harassing the inventor for money and machine parts. Interact with them.
Me: *Notches an arrow and aims it directly at the chest of the thug as they turn around.* Leave the man alone.
Thug: *Slowly backs away and runs off, seeing no escape.*
Inventor: *Thanks me, relieved.*
Me: Not a problem, pal. What are you inventing?
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Thanks
The most important rule is wrong which is concerning since it's written out clearly. If you follow the most important rule, following the other rules - like not griefing - fall in place with it.
Each scenario could be a little bit bigger. I really want to see where you'll take these stories or alternatively you can have a shorter story if you describe with lots of detail.
The grammar is lacking. I'm not going to give you a red flag for specific things like comma splices but it's hard to follow when there is no comma to separate the clauses. Plus, it seemed like you missed to put some periods as well.
Now for your content. You started off strong in each scenario and sprinkled in some interest aspects through out each. However, there was a hint of powergaming in each. You pulled out a hidden weapon and automatically hit another player (thug) or the Haki which is a tricky matter for us to decide on. For one, we're not against players having magic abilities if they wish to be mages or something along those lines but the power needs to be something more "in check" - something they can dodge is a good rule of thumb like a fireball - instead of a ghostly "force". Maybe I'm just understanding it wrong but that's because there wasn't enough detail in the actions and scenarios to justify things. You think of something really cool like an order of inventors but just drop it out of the blue which looks poorly.
Still it's not bad but just needs to be polished and corrected a bit. Plus I think the explanation on the forum post could have been clearer on what I'm looking for so I won't hold this against you and I've updated the forum post. Post an updated application or another one all together.
Rework
IGN: DarkDaash
What’s the most important rule?: Respecect everyone and everyone behave intelligently
1) Me: *Steps aside* What are you doing ma'am?
Woman: I know your kind. I can't have you taking my stuff! *points at me*
Me: Listen ma'am, I just want to build something *shivers a bit*
Woman: Yeah, sure. I'm not buying it!
Me: No, you see those two men over there? *points at men* I'm building around them. Just let me pass through
Woman: How can I trust you won't take my stuff later?
Me: If your stuff is stolen, you can report me to the authorities. I just want to build ma'am.
Woman: *backs off a bit.* Alright, fine. I'll let you go for now.
Me: Thanks ma'am *walks to free land*
2) Thug: *gets up and front with inventor* Alright budy. Give me the goods and everything will be fine.
Inventor: *Shakes* Just.. Just let me be in piece. This work can be revolutionary!
Me: *Walks over* What's going on here?...
Thug: *Turns around* None of your business. Scram kid!
Inventor: Please get him away. He's trying to rob me
Thug: Shut up old man!
Me: Listen here. I don't want any trouble, and I'm sure the inventor doesn't want any either. So leave the guy alone, or I will have to take matters in to my own hands.
Thug: *Puffs chest* Oh yeah, punk? You think you can fight me?
Me: *Unsheathe sword* I think I have a fair chance
Thug: *Backs up a bit* I... I don't have a sword
Me: Then, what makes you think you can fight me? *Smiles*
Thug: Pssh. I didn't need this stuff anyway *Walks away*
Your most important rule is missing a key part to it, an arguably the most essential part of it. Look at it carefully and include the whole thing.
Your content is grammatically correct and your RP and emotes are appropriate which is a plus however this is much too short hardly a paragraph let alone the preferable two. There isn't much of a story here or nearly enough detail so I can't use this to gauge your RP and story telling abilities. I have updated the application section on the forum post so make sure to check that before you rework this.
Since you concluded everything so quickly in the scenarios, I'd recommend just starting over instead of fixing the app.
Rework
Excellent example of a good application in the new format. No powergaming, fair reasoning in RP, sufficiently long, and concludes appropriately. See you in game!
Accepted
A few things to note. Your grammar is lacking still. There's several points where you blatantly missed a period, comma, or question mark. I'm not trying to be picky but it does make it hard to read without these. Then there's a few silly mistakes like naming yourself your username instead of an RP name and including the "Police" instead of "guards". Additionally you didn't quite stick with the format. We want emotes to be like this - *throws a rock*. You used parentheses which is not the correct format. Again, this may look like nitpicking but there's good reason since it's the standard we use at the server. So everyone uses the asterisks for emotes and uses parentheses for quick OOC talk. We want everyone to use the same chatting system to avoid confusion.
Now for the content. It has improved immensely and the length is in the preferable range. Although the way you handle these scenarios is coming off concerning. You seem very adamant about being a very important/powerful character. In the first scenario, you're a wise old man yet strong enough to be in a serious profession such as bandit hunter with strong powers who is from a forbidden like city. In the second scenario, you one shot another player (the bandit) which is powergaming, in some Order consisting of intelligent people, and puzzles a known inventor with what is obviously a cane-gun. This just feels like your mindset when making a character is to be a main character of sorts instead of being something more balanced or reasonable. I have this eerie feeling of not being able to fully trust your RP abilities.
Still, I like you and want to help get you on this server. You think of interesting ideas like cane-gun or bandit hunter and you've improved immensely since your last application so I feel like you have potential. If you're willing to try again I'll gladly let you try again one last time.
Advice: Follow the format carefully
Take time to use grammar appropriately
Displace your character more normally - You can be a bandit hunting mage who is old (don't one shot bandits) but don't go as far as additionally claiming to be from a forbidden city. It's too much "epic" to be crammed in one little paragraph.
Rework
Update!
In RP news, the battle over Glenarm rages on! Monsters have been pouring in by the dozens at night and the town promptly barricades and prepares itself.
In OOC news, there's been talks about looking for plugins that will enhance the industrial/steampunk side of the world. I have my sights on some cannon plugins!
Best application yet! Truly wonderful, well thought out, and damn interesting to read start from finish. Everyone should aspire to this if they want to get accepted easily. I really hope you become a regular in our growing server!
Accepted
The untamed wilderness of Bide is slowly getting its mark of civilization! I've noticed the couple of dedicated mining caves in the sides of mountains popping up, town additions to Glenarm and talks of constructing large farms. Really great work everyone on shaping the world! It's so encouraging seeing the change day by day. Best members ever!
One of our more graphic art inclined members took the time to make our own unique logo. It came out perfect! Really spot on and a good representation of our server motto to let the game and player RP go hand in hand.
Update!
Made some significant changes to the original forum post. Some changes were to make it look nice and others involved better clarify the server's purpose and message. Hope it's for the better!
IGN: zellcho
What’s the most important rule?: respect everyone and behave intelligently
-A woman is in the middle of constructing a wall for the town she resides in. You see two other men doing the same in the distance. She spots you and is immediately hostile towards you, the wandering stranger. First, diffuse the situation and then take it from there.
Woman: *Squints her eyes while using her hand to shade her eyes* Stay right where you are! This area has been on high alert for a while now.
Me:*Raises his hands up slightly and speaks calmly* Whoa okay...okay. I was just passing through. *Shakes his head* Not going to lie, I knew there was a settlement here but I didn't realize it was under so much distress.
Woman: *She begins barking orders and claims at me* You're probably scouting for someone aren't you!?
Me: I don't know what you want me to do. If I was scouting, I wouldn't just walk up here out in the open. I know you're under some serious stress so I don't hold this against you, but please, I mean you know harm.
Woman: *Looks at the two men in the distance and then back at me* I suppose you have a point. I-I...dammit. I can't be doing this - I can't keep scaring away potential visitors. *She points at a nearby gate, somewhat ashamed* The gate is over there, you're welcome to check out the town if you like.
Me: *Lowers his arms back own and sighs in relief* That's okay...I get it. I would stop by the town, but I do have to get going somewhere else. It's important. Please take care.
Woman: *Still hesitantly faces her back towards me and returns to building*
-A player who is RP’ing as an inventor is working on a prototype engine in his open air workshop located in town. Another player who plays a notorious street thug starts harassing the inventor for money and machine parts. Interact with them.
Inventor: *Wipes his forehead with a proud smile* Finally! I'm getting somewhere with this *chuckles slightly*
Thug: *Walks up to the inventor in a very upright and threatening manner* You're smart enough to know where this is going *he fakes coughs and opens up one of his palms to the inventor* Money and some basic parts, now!
Inventor: Please I don't have THAT much to just give it all away. This is my work! I-I..I'll call for the guards!
Thug: *Laughs* I'm good at my job, don't underestimate me. *Points all around* I have my boys right now causing unrest throughout the town to distract the guards. They're not coming for you.
Me: *Stops in his tracks as he passes by and hears the last sentence from the thug* Excuse me, but you don't have to bother him. He's obviously doing some serious work that could help a lot of people. Don't be so short sided.
Thug: *Turns around and stares at me, forming a fist* Try me!
Me: Whoa okay you're tough, and I understand that *Back away slightly* How about I give you some cash now a good amount. Forget the parts, you couldn't carry all those greasy, clunky things anyway. You don't have a bag of sorts on you.
Thug: *Looks at the inventor, exhales loudly, and then looks back at me* Alright. I don't care where I get the money, as long as I get it.
Me: *Gives him 20 emeralds* That's all I have on me and it's pretty substantial at that.
Thug: Okay - good! *He walks away from the workshop*
Inventor: Thank you so much! You really helped me out!
Me: Shut up, Jones. Why don't you invent something useful like security for your shop? You owe me, big *grunts and walks away*
IGN: NASH0XX
What’s the most important rule?: Respect everyone and behave intelligently.
-A woman is in the middle of constructing a wall for the town she resides in. You see two other men doing the same in the distance. She spots you and is immediately hostile towards you, the wandering stranger. First, diffuse the situation and then take it from there.
Me: *In a surprised tone* Woah, calm down lady, I haven't come to do any harm to you or your people. I was just wondering if there was a place where I could stay and pass the night...
Woman: *In an agressive tone* Who are you and what are you doing here? You don't look friendly at all. *Puts her hands on her waist and slowly begins to draw her sword*
Me: *In an alarmed tone* I'm just a traveller looking for a place to pass the night that's all, I don't want any trouble! *He puts his hands forward making a signal to stop doing what she is doing and begins to recede.* Please, I'm no thief or murderer... I'm just a peaceful traveller...
Woman: *In a more calm tone* Okay, I believe you. *Sheathes her sword* You can pass the night in the Inn I guess.
Me: *Puts his hands down and stops moving* *In a relieved tone* Thanks! *Takes a deep breath and exhales relaxed* Before I pass through this village, may I know the reason of such violent tone against me? I mean, is there anything I should worry about?
Woman: *Crosses her arms* I'm surprised you don't know about it. There has been plenty of murders around this place. Very strange murders at nights...*Looks down at the ground* We are still trying to figure out what is causing it, but people keep disappearing for some reason, sometimes we found bodies and in some other ocassions we can't find anything... *Looks at the men working in the walls*
Me: *Puts a surprised expression in his face* Really? Wow, that seems really bad... *Scratches his head* And that is why you are building the walls... ? *Directs his gaze to the men working in the walls*
Woman: *Nods* Indeed, people are worried and are starting to leave the town so now we can't trust in people we don't know.
Me: *Looks at the woman directly into her eyes* I can help if you want, after all, you are letting me pass the night here and... I'm starting to feel a little worried about that too.
-A player who is RP’ing as an inventor is working on a prototype engine in his open air workshop located in town. Another player who plays a notorious street thug starts harassing the inventor for money and machine parts. Interact with them.
Me: *Looks at the thug* Hey you! Stop right there! *Approaches running to the thug and stops in front of him* What do you think you are doing? Stealing things to a harmless inventor who has done nothing to you?
Thug: *Looks back at the man* And who do you think you are to trying to stop me? *Pushes the man back* Stay away from this if you want to stay alive! *Looks at the inventor* *In a violent tone* And you give me what I asked for! Give me the machine parts and don't forget about the money!
Inventor: *In a scared tone* P-Please don't do anything bad to me or my family, I will give you what you are asking for!
Thug: Hurry up old man, I don't have all the day! *Threatens the inventor with his fist*
Me: *In an angry tone* That's enough! *Raises his hand and tries to punch the thug in the face*
Thug: *Avoids the fist and tries to punch the man back in the stomach*
Me: *Recieves the punch and falls onto his knees* Agh!
Thug: *Tries to punch him in the face*
Me: *Recieves the punch on his face and falls uncounscious*
Thug: *Looks at the inventor and points him with his finger* Now you will be the next if you don't give me what I want!
Inventor: *Hurries up and puts a bag with money on a table that is in front of the thug*
Thug: *Grabs the bag with his right hand* Now give me the machine parts!
Inventor: Y-Yes... *Grabs some machine parts that were on the ground and puts them on the same table where he put the bag with money* There you go... Now leave me alone!
Thug: Thanks for your collaboration sir! *Grabs as many machine parts as he can with his left hand and left arm and then flees fastly*
Inventor: *Approaches to the man that is uncounscious on the ground* *In a worried tone* Are you okay? *Gives the uncounscious man a small hit to try to wake him*
Me: *Opens his eyes slowly* Uh...? W-where am I? *Tries to stand up quickly* *In an alarmed tone* Where is he? Where...Wh-Where?! *Moves his head around to try to localize the thug* Did I scare him or did I fail?
Inventor: *Smiles* Well, looks like you failed boy, come on stand up... *Helps the man to stand up* Heheh, that must be the first time that someone tries to help me with him, thanks.
Me: *A little dizzy* Uh-Thanks... *Stands up with difficulty* What about the thug?
Inventor: *In a calm tone* Don't worry about him, some day he will be in prison... Some day... But... For now... *Looks at the man's face* Do you like machines? Come with me, I want to show you something.
Nicely done app! Fits the atmosphere well, good grammar, and long. Lucky to have you.
Accepted
Truly fantastic material! The mysterious deaths and disappearances was an amazing detail and quite frankly was a blast to read. The second scenario was unique in how normal it was. You handled the fighting incredibly well and weren't afraid to end up being the loser. A great application and I hope to see you on frequently and that other applications are this phenomenal.
Accepted