2) I would like to join this server because it seems like it would be a fun server and a good past-time. I choose it over others because there are not many gulliver servers, and even fewer active ones. I used to be in gunia's server, but i do not believe it is up anymore, let-alone active. I also think that having your different cities and towns and such within the server is a cool idea, and the gulliver based mini games, such as golf with tinies. Another reason to join is that you guys must have a nice community, due to it being whitelisted, as not too many griefers or generally unpleasant people would want to put up with the whitelisting process to get in.
3) I could contribute to the server by simply being an active member in the community, I would like to be upfront in stating that i am not a good builder however, I am competent at building, as i have played since the beta 1.6 version of minecraft (many-a years ago), but i will not be a good member for commmunity building type events (although I wouldn't think building plays too big a part in a gulliver server)
4) 5 interesting things about me? This is gonna take a subsection...
A. I am a huge band nerd. I am in 7 bands currently (playing 3 different instruments within those bands, and 2 more on my free time) and music is a huge passion of mine, i even write some of my own pieces. I do not think i will put these musical skills of mine to too much use passed school though, as there is not a huge market for it, and I will probably have to do something i enjoy a bit less, as is life (Tmi?)
B. Well i guess another thing about me would be that I like many-a games, (i suppose this one would be obvious seeing as how I'm posting to a minecraft forum) I have been playing since i was about 3 or 4 and my first system was a super nintendo, since then i have expanded to the playstation series, and xbox 360, every nintendo system (although i dont have a 3ds anymore ) and my favorite games are Zelda series, Portal(2), Fallout (particulary new vegas, although 4 and 3 are great as well), and Mario/Yoshi series.
C. I am a smartass (is language a big issue in the server? If so i can hold my tongue in the future and this will be the last 'swear' you hear out of me) as both subsection B and C tell you nothing meaningful about me.
D. My favorite science is chemistry (well, known science at least, i find theoretical and quantum sciences much more interesting)
E. My favorite TV shows are Breaking Bad, Rick and Morty, Prison Break, South Park, Chuck, and Steven Universe (although i am not a part of the SU fandom, and am far from being a social justice warrior/politically correct).
5) My favorite listed right was #5 (Tinys have a right to build a house) As i enjoy having a place to stay, especially one crafted by my own hands.
6) Well, i would have something witty here, but whatever, your server's currency is Cheese (physically sponge blocks and lapis blocks)
There, i incorporated my earlier response of 4.2 in and added more to question 2, as well as reposting the entire form...
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"If i had a nickle, for everytime i found a nickle, I'd be finding a dime everytime i found a nickle B)" ~~a wise man
2) I would like to join this server because it seems like it would be a fun server and a good past-time. I choose it over others because there are not many gulliver servers, and even fewer active ones. I used to be in gunia's server, but i do not believe it is up anymore, let-alone active. I also think that having your different cities and towns and such within the server is a cool idea, and the gulliver based mini games, such as golf with tinies. Another reason to join is that you guys must have a nice community, due to it being whitelisted, as not too many griefers or generally unpleasant people would want to put up with the whitelisting process to get in.
3) I could contribute to the server by simply being an active member in the community, I would like to be upfront in stating that i am not a good builder however, I am competent at building, as i have played since the beta 1.6 version of minecraft (many-a years ago), but i will not be a good member for commmunity building type events (although I wouldn't think building plays too big a part in a gulliver server)
4) 5 interesting things about me? This is gonna take a subsection...
A. I am a huge band nerd. I am in 7 bands currently (playing 3 different instruments within those bands, and 2 more on my free time) and music is a huge passion of mine, i even write some of my own pieces. I do not think i will put these musical skills of mine to too much use passed school though, as there is not a huge market for it, and I will probably have to do something i enjoy a bit less, as is life (Tmi?)
B. Well i guess another thing about me would be that I like many-a games, (i suppose this one would be obvious seeing as how I'm posting to a minecraft forum) I have been playing since i was about 3 or 4 and my first system was a super nintendo, since then i have expanded to the playstation series, and xbox 360, every nintendo system (although i dont have a 3ds anymore ) and my favorite games are Zelda series, Portal(2), Fallout (particulary new vegas, although 4 and 3 are great as well), and Mario/Yoshi series.
C. I am a smartass (is language a big issue in the server? If so i can hold my tongue in the future and this will be the last 'swear' you hear out of me) as both subsection B and C tell you nothing meaningful about me.
D. My favorite science is chemistry (well, known science at least, i find theoretical and quantum sciences much more interesting)
E. My favorite TV shows are Breaking Bad, Rick and Morty, Prison Break, South Park, Chuck, and Steven Universe (although i am not a part of the SU fandom, and am far from being a social justice warrior/politically correct).
5) My favorite listed right was #5 (Tinys have a right to build a house) As i enjoy having a place to stay, especially one crafted by my own hands.
6) Well, i would have something witty here, but whatever, your server's currency is Cheese (physically sponge blocks and lapis blocks)
There, i incorporated my earlier response of 4.2 in and added more to question 2, as well as reposting the entire form...
Alright, I suppose you're good to go now... But first, I'd like to mention a few things.
E. My favorite TV shows are Breaking Bad, Rick and Morty, Prison Break, South Park, Chuck, and Steven Universe (although i am not a part of the SU fandom, and am far from being a social justice warrior/politically correct).
I'm not sure what you're implying here. "Politically correct", simply means not doing things like using racial slurs, and similar terms, or language that would offend people (Imitating an accent of a marginalized group, for example). By your implication of not being "politically correct", could we assume you will go around the server using racial slurs and doing what's mentioned above? This isn't exactly reassuring mixed with the "smartaleck" fact.
6) Well, i would have something witty here, but whatever, your server's currency is Cheese (physically sponge blocks and lapis blocks)
This isn't reassuring, either. Why do you feel the need to insert witty comments in an application, which, by default, should be taken seriously? They don't improve your chances of getting in, nor make your application more pleasing to the eye, and we either ignore them and see right through them, or they cause us to question the applicant more. Pair this with the disdain and apathy of "whatever"... it's as if it was absolutely essential for us to know how annoyed you are with this application. Even if this was not your intent, it's your impact that matters, and this is what myself and a few others got from this. So either you want to come to the server or not. Which is it? If you want to come onto the server, I would not actively try to sabotage your efforts by adding these worrying little quips here and there.
There, i incorporated my earlier response of 4.2 in and added more to question 2, as well as reposting the entire form...
It can generally help to not restate the obvious as well... just reposting your updated application will do. If you spend too much time explaining your actions, it can be misinterpreted as something else.
Before I ask you to resubmit another revised application, answer the issues I've addressed above. Depending on your answer, we will make a determination whether it is worth your time to make a third.
I'll address the issues, but i don't think it is worth my time to resubmit an application, I'm pretty sure im done with this now, it's not worth all the hassle to get into a minecraft server, i seldom play the game anymore anyways, and while I feel the opportunity to join the server would change that, it's a lot of trouble to be accepted. However, I don't feel like leaving on too terrible a note, so i suppose I'll answer your requests.
So you're comment on assuming that I'm gonna go around screaming racial slurs because I said I'm not PC is not at all what I intended, I don't know if you've heard, but PC people don't have the best rep right now, and I think that distancing myself from that is probably the best thing, especially within the SU fandom (I do still enjoy the show itself).
The reason I feel the need to insert witty comments into an app like this is to lighten the mood, sure it might not increase my chances of getting in for here, but I would beg to differ on them not being more pleasing to the eye. I play a leader type role a lot in band and have to revise peoples auditions/applications a lot, and reading the same stuff over again can get very monotonous/boring and make me generally uninterested in an app, but when somebody does something different to stick out, it's something I'll remember more, and if they did it well they'll be top of the list. Also the apathy wasn't towards the server or the app, it was towards my attempt at coming up with something witty that fell flat, imo i went a bit meta with it and even mentioning the possibility of something clever being there was clever within itself, but whatever.
I'm pretty sure we both know you didn't misinterpret that, if you misinterpreted it, you wouldn't have mentioned it. Actually, i didn't want you misinterpreting it, so i put the elipsis there to ensure that my pointwas made, while still leaving it open to interpretation, but i am not gonna kneel over and kiss your butt and apologise for the snarky remark just so i can have another oportunity to maybe get accepted. I was mostly pretty annoyed at having to repost the whole thing when something small needed fixed, it didn't make a lot of sense and it tends to clutter the page making you scroll down a long way if you want to get to the more recent posts.
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"If i had a nickle, for everytime i found a nickle, I'd be finding a dime everytime i found a nickle B)" ~~a wise man
I'll address the issues, but i don't think it is worth my time to resubmit an application, I'm pretty sure im done with this now, it's not worth all the hassle to get into a minecraft server, i seldom play the game anymore anyways, and while I feel the opportunity to join the server would change that, it's a lot of trouble to be accepted. However, I don't feel like leaving on too terrible a note, so i suppose I'll answer your requests.
So you're comment on assuming that I'm gonna go around screaming racial slurs because I said I'm not PC is not at all what I intended, I don't know if you've heard, but PC people don't have the best rep right now, and I think that distancing myself from that is probably the best thing, especially within the SU fandom (I do still enjoy the show itself).
The reason I feel the need to insert witty comments into an app like this is to lighten the mood, sure it might not increase my chances of getting in for here, but I would beg to differ on them not being more pleasing to the eye. I play a leader type role a lot in band and have to revise peoples auditions/applications a lot, and reading the same stuff over again can get very monotonous/boring and make me generally uninterested in an app, but when somebody does something different to stick out, it's something I'll remember more, and if they did it well they'll be top of the list. Also the apathy wasn't towards the server or the app, it was towards my attempt at coming up with something witty that fell flat, imo i went a bit meta with it and even mentioning the possibility of something clever being there was clever within itself, but whatever.
I'm pretty sure we both know you didn't misinterpret that, if you misinterpreted it, you wouldn't have mentioned it. Actually, i didn't want you misinterpreting it, so i put the elipsis there to ensure that my pointwas made, while still leaving it open to interpretation, but i am not gonna kneel over and kiss your butt and apologise for the snarky remark just so i can have another oportunity to maybe get accepted. I was mostly pretty annoyed at having to repost the whole thing when something small needed fixed, it didn't make a lot of sense and it tends to clutter the page making you scroll down a long way if you want to get to the more recent posts.
I appreciate the attempt to try and leave on a good note, although I can't say it was entirely effective. But bottom line is, Kacii and I had noted via some underlying tones in your application that you seemed like the easily-annoyed type, and so she prodded a little to see if that was the case [this is standard issue practice]. And per the ease in which you gave up, plus your own admission above, it seems this was a prudent call. People who get easily annoyed are definitely not conducive to our server's culture, so for both of our sakes I'm glad you came to this realization early on.
As for proper differentiation of applications, I'd like to showcase our most recent example of an excellent grade application that managed to succeed in its first pass while still being charming, interesting, clever and unique, and without the use of negative undertones, easily-misinterpretable statements and the occasional snark:
Your approach at differentiation may work for your own applications, but when it comes to our application one needn't worry about our level of interest or boredom since the application itself only represents 20% of our player evaluation. At the very least our applications should be done correctly and courteously, and the rest is sorted out later by us.
Oi, thanks for the feedback, i can't help but include snarky double-meaning comments in my writing, it's just who I am, but i do appreciate the final feedback, and the manner in which you all rejected me (no double meaning or snarkyness here intended for clarification, i mean it, you guys handled me pretty professionally)
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"If i had a nickle, for everytime i found a nickle, I'd be finding a dime everytime i found a nickle B)" ~~a wise man
Reason I Want to Join: I have been looking for a Gullivers Server recently, and this seems to be a big one to join. I used to use Gulliver's Mod very heavily and may have played on this server, if not a different one, quite often. For the most part I just really miss playing with Gulliver's Mod and others.
Talents, Skills, Exp, Traits, and Aspirations: I'm pretty good with redstone. I tend to be crafty, and, with enough knowledge, I can make a good info broker / guide or helper. I'm rather efficient and can work to nearly no ends when focussed on a task given. Something I've always aspired to be is a Geneticist, though I'd have to leave my current country due to laws against most of my interests in it.
Five Quirky / Random Facts:
1) I enjoy preforming Parkour. Like Wall-Running both Horizontally and Vertically along with long jumps vaults and, rarely, wall jumping.
2) I play Alto and Tenor Sax and a dabble a bit on the piano. I also have composed music by ear.
3) I tend to put Parmesan Cheese on my Popcorn. This was a weird taste I acquired from my mom.
4) I'm very friendly, but tend to be quiet, or paranoid until acquainted with the community. (More of a habit that I'm close to breaking.)
5) I love cheese. Like I have a nearly endless stomach for cheese.
Favorite Responsibility:
5.Please refrain from asking players and Staff nonstop questions that can be construed as annoying.
Currency: Cheese! : D
Extra: I am very sorry if this application seems to be a bit small. I have a bad habit of being quick and kind of scrawly with information. (Kind of fitting for someone who wants to be a scientist. :3) I will gladly edit, or resubmit an application if this is inadequate.
Reason I Want to Join: I have been looking for a Gullivers Server recently, and this seems to be a big one to join. I used to use Gulliver's Mod very heavily and may have played on this server, if not a different one, quite often. For the most part I just really miss playing with Gulliver's Mod and others.
Talents, Skills, Exp, Traits, and Aspirations: I'm pretty good with redstone. I tend to be crafty, and, with enough knowledge, I can make a good info broker / guide or helper. I'm rather efficient and can work to nearly no ends when focussed on a task given. Something I've always aspired to be is a Geneticist, though I'd have to leave my current country due to laws against most of my interests in it.
Five Quirky / Random Facts:
1) I enjoy preforming Parkour. Like Wall-Running both Horizontally and Vertically along with long jumps vaults and, rarely, wall jumping.
2) I play Alto and Tenor Sax and a dabble a bit on the piano. I also have composed music by ear.
3) I tend to put Parmesan Cheese on my Popcorn. This was a weird taste I acquired from my mom.
4) I'm very friendly, but tend to be quiet, or paranoid until acquainted with the community. (More of a habit that I'm close to breaking.)
5) I love cheese. Like I have a nearly endless stomach for cheese.
Favorite Responsibility:
5.Please refrain from asking players and Staff nonstop questions that can be construed as annoying.
Currency: Cheese! : D
Extra: I am very sorry if this application seems to be a bit small. I have a bad habit of being quick and kind of scrawly with information. (Kind of fitting for someone who wants to be a scientist. :3) I will gladly edit, or resubmit an application if this is inadequate.
Hello Shadow! I’m KC and I’ll be reviewing your application today.
1. Your username checks out fine.
2. Well you’re just a *few* words short, so if you could add another sentence or so that’d be great. Also, while I understand the appeal of playing Gulliver in multiplayer (Many of its’ features are locked away until you have other players), is there any other reason you’d like to join us? Perhaps our community? The dynmap? There ARE other Gulliver servers out there (although you might need to dig a little) , so there has to be some reason you’d rather join us!
3. This answer is a large improvement on the last one, for sure. However, can you tell me how this will be helpful on the server, specifically? This is in no means a bad answer - and these are all great things - so how would you apply them?
4.
1)“Preforming” is probably a typo, unless you mean you like to build parkour obstacles. XD Also, hopefully this is RL parkour, as we frown upon Minecraft facts in this section.
2) That sounds like fun, we have lots of musician players here on the server. Artists and dancers as well! (Actually, I play the Alto Sax myself, as well as the piano!)
3) Ah, Cia might approve, she loves putting extra fat on foods like that -- unless it’s low-fat parmesan cheese, which she hates (only full-fat will do)!
4) Hmmm… I think this belongs in Question 3! Maybe you should make a swap with your geneticist fact?
5) Hrmmm. :/ Well you already have one cheese fact in 4.3, so why do you need another one?!
Cheese is great, but you really should try changing this up a bit. How about adding this to 4.3, then coming up with another food or drink you like (and why)?
Good fact! We don’t see that one chosen very often.
6. Correct!
EXTRA
O.o
….
Okay, seriously, I don’t even know how to begin with this piece at the end.
For one thing, have you ever even seen a scientific study?
I don’t think scientists are known for being quick and scrawly, otherwise it would be a LOT easier to read all their mumbo jumbo!
Secondly, you already knew before publishing this that your application was small. If you are training to be a scientist, you should be used to being observant and studying things carefully -- you could have easily taken the time to study other people’s applications, and see what worked and what doesn’t. Short apps and weird answers, especially weird additions at the end, tend not to get people whitelisted.
You do get a chance to reapply again after you review my feedback and use it to repost a better application, but I really hope you’re sure you’re in the right place. We can be a very challenging server to be in! Think this carefully! ><
Verdict
Alright! You're not quite read to go yet. Read over my review, and be sure to repost your entire application with the new answers. Thanks!
Reason I Want to Join: I have been looking for a Gullivers Server recently, and this seems to be a big one to join. The community here seems pretty friendly and that's always something I, and most others, would like to be a part of. I like that there's a whitelist here so not just anyone can be entering willy-nilly. Lastly, I've had a look at the Dynmap. It was pretty confusing at first, but it's something new and awesome nonetheless.
Talents, Skills, Exp, Traits, and Aspirations: I'm pretty good with redstone in case anyone needs help with contraptions. I tend to be crafty, and, with enough knowledge, I can make a good info broker / guide or helper to help any newcomers. I'm rather efficient and can work to nearly no ends when focussed on a task given so if anyone in the server might need help with building I could do that.
Five Quirky / Random Facts:
1) I enjoy real-time strategy games, like Command and Conquer.
2) I play Alto and Tenor Sax and I dabble a bit on the piano. I also have composed music by ear.
3) I tend to put Parmesan Cheese on my Popcorn. And yes, it's full-fat. :3
4) I am working on becoming a geneticist when I get out there on my own.
5) I'm a heavy reader. Like a few books a day, it's crazy. .-.
Favorite Responsibility:
5.Please refrain from asking players and Staff nonstop questions that can be construed as annoying.
Reason I Want to Join: I have been looking for a Gullivers Server recently, and this seems to be a big one to join. The community here seems pretty friendly and that's always something I, and most others, would like to be a part of. I like that there's a whitelist here so not just anyone can be entering willy-nilly. Lastly, I've had a look at the Dynmap. It was pretty confusing at first, but it's something new and awesome nonetheless.
Talents, Skills, Exp, Traits, and Aspirations: I'm pretty good with redstone in case anyone needs help with contraptions. I tend to be crafty, and, with enough knowledge, I can make a good info broker / guide or helper to help any newcomers. I'm rather efficient and can work to nearly no ends when focussed on a task given so if anyone in the server might need help with building I could do that.
Five Quirky / Random Facts:
1) I enjoy real-time strategy games, like Command and Conquer.
2) I play Alto and Tenor Sax and I dabble a bit on the piano. I also have composed music by ear.
3) I tend to put Parmesan Cheese on my Popcorn. And yes, it's full-fat. :3
4) I am working on becoming a geneticist when I get out there on my own.
5) I'm a heavy reader. Like a few books a day, it's crazy. .-.
Favorite Responsibility:
5.Please refrain from asking players and Staff nonstop questions that can be construed as annoying.
Currency: Cheese! : D
Hey there again! I'll just go over the faults of your last application this time.
2. Alright! This answer looks good now, and I’m glad you looked at our dynmap. It can be a bit confusing at first.
3. You’ve replaced your geneticist part and put that in Question 4. Awesome! This answer is good now. Plus, building is always good - our server is very building-oriented.
4.1) Cool! Real-time Strategy games were never my favourite, but to each their own
4.4) Okay, this came from Question 3, right? I noticed your old Question 4.4 disappeared, but the replacement in Question 3 was much better than your old one.
4.5) Yikes, that really is a lot of reading! Oh well. Reading is fun!
Verdict
It’s not perfect by any means, but it’s a passing grade. So, on that note, welcome to the server! I’ll whitelist you ASAP.
2.) I have been interested in joining a Gulliver based server when I first started playing with the mod. I did some searching around on the internet to find one, and I found many posts and youtube videos recommending this server. I did some more research and from what I’ve seen, I already like the community. Plus, seeing how great the Dynmap was really drove it home. Not to mention the white list, which will help to keep the community great.
3.) I have some experience and skill in redstone, and redstone contraptions. Plus, I am pretty decent at building as I served as part of a building team on an older server. I am also very knowledgeable on many different facets of Minecraft. I would be very helpful as a jack of all trades type of player. So, there are many opportunities for me to help players.
4.)
- As I stated earlier I was part of a building team on an older server, here I will elaborate on that. This server was a pixelmon server and a great portion of what we built, was essentially remaking the Kalos region. And, of course some server essentials, like spawns and whatnot.
- As you may notice, both my skin and username are of that of the goddess Viridi. She is one of my favorite characters from one of my favorite games; Kid Icarus: Uprising. And in this game she serves as the goddess of nature.
- At school I am currently taking IT fundamentals, so next year I can take CST in dual enrollment.
- Outside of gaming, one of my favorite hobbies is to read. For reading material, I use pretty much anything that has words in it, so I’m not too picky on this.
- And finally, there is no way I could list facts about myself and leave out anime and music. There practically isn’t a day that’s gone by where I haven’t done one of the two.
5.) I really like responsibility number six, “Please refrain from the act of griefing or vandalism on private property, as well as wholesale destruction of public property”
6.) And finally, the official currency of the server is:
2.) I have been interested in joining a Gulliver based server when I first started playing with the mod. I did some searching around on the internet to find one, and I found many posts and youtube videos recommending this server. I did some more research and from what I’ve seen, I already like the community. Plus, seeing how great the Dynmap was really drove it home. Not to mention the white list, which will help to keep the community great.
3.) I have some experience and skill in redstone, and redstone contraptions. Plus, I am pretty decent at building as I served as part of a building team on an older server. I am also very knowledgeable on many different facets of Minecraft. I would be very helpful as a jack of all trades type of player. So, there are many opportunities for me to help players.
4.)
- As I stated earlier I was part of a building team on an older server, here I will elaborate on that. This server was a pixelmon server and a great portion of what we built, was essentially remaking the Kalos region. And, of course some server essentials, like spawns and whatnot.
- As you may notice, both my skin and username are of that of the goddess Viridi. She is one of my favorite characters from one of my favorite games; Kid Icarus: Uprising. And in this game she serves as the goddess of nature.
- At school I am currently taking IT fundamentals, so next year I can take CST in dual enrollment.
- Outside of gaming, one of my favorite hobbies is to read. For reading material, I use pretty much anything that has words in it, so I’m not too picky on this.
- And finally, there is no way I could list facts about myself and leave out anime and music. There practically isn’t a day that’s gone by where I haven’t done one of the two.
5.) I really like responsibility number six, “Please refrain from the act of griefing or vandalism on private property, as well as wholesale destruction of public property”
6.) And finally, the official currency of the server is:
Cheese
Hello Viridi,
Well i just got done reviewing two rather unsatisfactory applications on our main forum...
...and although your application doesn't look very long itself, at first glance it looks a WHOLE LOT BETTER than what I just macheted through, so hopefully you'll help ease my pain. Please, oh pretty please, impress me! You're my only hope!! ^___^'
QUESTION 2:
OMG! Straightforward, professional-sounding answer that is about the 60-character limit , emphasizes research, makes mention of our Dynmap and video(s), and focuses on the community aspect... I HIT THE JACKPOT!!!! XD
Oh sweet sanity... how I've missed thee...
QUESTION 3:
*squeals with delight* And you're a builder to boot! With prior server experience! And I bet you're exceptional at road-making and bridge-making... and if not, well you WILL be, because road and bridge projects are quite plentiful (as you probably already noticed from the Dynmap, heh). ^^
In any event, a lot of the server's amenities, including its "cheese" system, stores, Classified Ad section [on the forum] and town creation features, are all geared towards helping builders realize their dreams in a timely and efficient manner. It's still not easy, but it's at least doable for a dedicated builder to create his/her own town,... and even if it isn't, the system heavily-encourages teamwork to make the impossible possible. ^.^
QUESTION 4:
a> Oh interesting, we had Pixelmon on Little Brother two years ago -- I personally hated it, but a lot of the Pokemon-grubbing players adored it. While we generally frown upon Minecraft facts being in this section, this one can be an exception since it's in reference to prior experience on a separate server. ^^
b> Oh, well I didn't know that, it's a fun fact. And she looks quite pretty.
c> Oh wow, it'll be nice to have another tech specialist on-board. I wonder if you get to work with Linux a lot. ^^
d> Oh yay! I have correlated that some of the best applicants are also avid readers, so I wonder what it says about all of them, including yourself. Oh and I have a whole SLEW of food and health books to recommend, so be ready. ^^
e> Oh my... you and Hannah [one of my Moderators] would have a total field-day. XD
It's not a rare combination on this server, tbh, so you'll feel right at home with other anime/music fans. ^^
QUESTION 5:
Correct!
QUESTION 6:
PEEKABOO!!
And correct! ^^
VERDICT:
OMG YOU SAVED MY SANITY!!! THANK YOU!!! XD
But in all seriousness... you did a stellar job. ^^
Granted it wasn't a total home run since the application still has a slight... "compact" feel to it. But it's short-and-sweet and gets the job done GORGEOUSLY -- so if we were to continue a baseball analogy, this would be a successful line drive with bases loaded. This is the A to an A+... it's admirable, noteworthy, praise-inducing and it still makes you pass with flying colors!!
So congratulations, Viridi, you can now visit all the sights and sounds you admired from Dynmap in person!! Consider yourself whitelisted!!
The Meaning of Life, the Universe, and Everything.
Join Date:
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Posts:
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I'm sorry for more stupidity, but may I redo my application from a while ago? I kept reading but I couldn't find a rule about it. I've finally forged my Gulliver (in other words, after a year of non-forged Gulliver mod, forge finally works). Again, I'm sorry. It's late where I am, and I'm not sure if I should make another application just to find out it isn't permitted.
As long as we didn't specifically tell you to never come back or to come back after a certain timeframe, you most certainly can reapply. It's been over a year, so the expectaexpectation is that you'll write a much improved application by now since you should be older and wiser. ^^
The Meaning of Life, the Universe, and Everything.
Join Date:
2/11/2014
Posts:
127
Location:
Somewhere
Minecraft:
lagl0rd
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1) What is your Minecraft username (or "IGN")?[/b]
PrimordialMatter (I've changed my ign)[/i]
2) Please explain why you would like to join the Server.[/b]
Well, to state the obvious, I'd like to join the server to have fun and to atleast experience the fun of Minecraft with a huge community for the first time. I've also been looking for a server that was unique, different, and interesting enough for me to actually read details (turns out this is one). Aside from that, I'd like to join to make friends, and have fun in the server with them since I've never actually have been a group person or been in one. Lastly, I've been on a search for a long lasting server, and look, at long last, i finally found one... A post that's been here for ages and I completely overlooked it...
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3) Please explain how your talents, skills, experience, personality traits, and aspirations can help contribute positively to our server.[/b]
[i]I'm very talented in building, not to brag about it, however, I'd like to keep learning and improve on it more especially with others. I'm very honest, trustworthy, respectful and friendly. Though I'm quiet and shy, I sometimes can give others a good time, that's if they want to stick around with me. My aspirations is to build something amazing, and large scaled, and that would stick to a theme. (I wont break one of the rights though. [that it has to be made with appropriate scale] so I'll keep off of that for now until I get an approval) I can promise the server help on others, and helpful tips, and give them an enjoyable experience, even if I'm new.[/i]
4) Please list five random facts about yourself that can help differentiate you from other players.[/b]
[i]-I'm weak, but I have a strong heart and an optimistic mind. I'm very kind in person and also shy.[/i]
[i]-I'm a loner at school, or anywhere literally, but factors like lonely, depression, or temptations can never drag me down with it.[/i]
[i]-I've an amazing love for arts and music. I love anime, mangas, and drawing. I'm playing 4 instruments which are the guitar, piano, drums, and bass guitar. I'm dreaming to become a musician and an animator, since I enjoy it, and it's one thing technology won't take over in the future. (Paper and wood) I also want to learn how to sing and dance the old dance style (C-walk)[/i]
[i]-I love eating, procrastinating, sleeping but staying up late(broken logic lol), swimming, and I love animals not insects(I like beetles and fireflies though).[/i]
5) To ensure you understand your rights and responsibilities on our server, please read the Novice's Creed, and write down one right or responsibility that you enjoy the most.[/b]
To help keep the atmosphere on the server, to help keep it peaceful, laid-back, exhilarating, appreciative and fun. Now, I've joined many server's that I've grown on and actually enjoyed, except for the fact that they don't even last a week or two, they lose fun, people and the will to play anymore. I've seen many server's shut down and were actually pretty interesting. I've wanted a server where it can last a very long time, where I can show my true side on, and where everyone is enjoying as much as I am. And I can tell you this, it's sad seeing the server shut down and it's sad leaving a server since it doesn't give the player the interest to play anymore. I've once a story on a server I once loved and it lasted for a year, one of the best servers for me, but I won't tell since it'll take up space in this application, just ask me if you want to hear it. So in short, I want to also help keep this server on the same and right track it is on.
6) And finally, to confirm that you read the Big Sister Server Quick Guide please write down the name of the official server currency.[/b]
Cheese (Sponges), Blue Cheese (Lapis Lazuli Block)
The Meaning of Life, the Universe, and Everything.
Join Date:
6/29/2015
Posts:
46
Member Details
1) What is your Minecraft username (or "IGN")?
Sapphire_Hunter
2) Please explain why you would like to join the Server.
You said 60-90 words, but the smallest I could get it to was 114 words. I hope that's ok.
Since you said I could explain how I found this, I was watching one of the old trailers for Gunia's Gulliver server, when I noticed everyone talking about the new server called "Big Sister". I visited the forum page, and immediately got into it. I tried forging 1.6.4, and, a bit embarrassed to say, didn't find out about Legacy Fixer until more than a year of trying
From what I've seen and heard, this is one of the best gulliver servers and not one of what you guys would call "Drama Magnets". Like I've said before, I love the idea of different perspectives, and in short I think this server looks fun
3) Please explain how your
talents, skills, experience, personality traits, and aspirations can
help contribute positively to our server.
While trying to patch forge, I practiced at building small-scale houses. I'm currently working on a normal-scaled restaurant which can be completely operated by small-scale players. I'm also thinking of bat airports or racing areas, and possible slab house designs.
4) Please list five random facts about yourself that can help differentiate you from other players.
Is there a randomness limit, because I think I broke it.
1. Being a Primal Carnage Forum member, I am very into both gaming and dinosaurs.
2. I am a huge Fairy Tail, Race to the Edge, and Gravity Falls fan. I tend to subtly reference them frequently.
3. My favorite color is a pale shade of Arctic Blue
Want more randomness?
4. My favorite bird color mutation is the Pastel Blue Masked Lovebird
5. My favorite traditional element is water.
5) To ensure you understand your rights and responsibilities on our server, please read the Novice's Creed, and write down one right or responsibility that you enjoy the most.
Right #5. If Tiny, you have a right to carve out a home within Spawnington, its sewers, or its various hovels, so long as the outward appearance of the aforementioned structures are not altered
6) And finally, to confirm that you read the Big Sister Server Quick Guide please write down the name of the official server currency.
1) What is your Minecraft username (or "IGN")?
PrimordialMatter (I've changed my ign)
2) Please explain why you would like to join the Server.
Well, to state the obvious, I'd like to join the server to have fun and to atleast experience the fun of Minecraft with a huge community for the first time. I've also been looking for a server that was unique, different, and interesting enough for me to actually read details (turns out this is one). Aside from that, I'd like to join to make friends, and have fun in the server with them since I've never actually have been a group person or been in one. Lastly, I've been on a search for a long lasting server, and look, at long last, i finally found one... A post that's been here for ages and I completely overlooked it...
3) Please explain how your talents, skills, experience, personality traits, and aspirations can help contribute positively to our server. I'm very talented in building, not to brag about it, however, I'd like to keep learning and improve on it more especially with others. I'm very honest, trustworthy, respectful and friendly. Though I'm quiet and shy, I sometimes can give others a good time, that's if they want to stick around with me. My aspirations is to build something amazing, and large scaled, and that would stick to a theme. (I wont break one of the rights though. [that it has to be made with appropriate scale] so I'll keep off of that for now until I get an approval) I can promise the server help on others, and helpful tips, and give them an enjoyable experience, even if I'm new.
4) Please list five random facts about yourself that can help differentiate you from other players. -I'm weak, but I have a strong heart and an optimistic mind. I'm very kind in person and also shy.
-I'm a loner at school, or anywhere literally, but factors like lonely, depression, or temptations can never drag me down with it.
-I've an amazing love for arts and music. I love anime, mangas, and drawing. I'm playing 4 instruments which are the guitar, piano, drums, and bass guitar. I'm dreaming to become a musician and an animator, since I enjoy it, and it's one thing technology won't take over in the future. (Paper and wood) I also want to learn how to sing and dance the old dance style (C-walk)
-I love eating, procrastinating, sleeping but staying up late(broken logic lol), swimming, and I love animals not insects(I like beetles and fireflies though).
5) To ensure you understand your rights and responsibilities on our server, please read the Novice's Creed, and write down one right or responsibility that you enjoy the most.
To help keep the atmosphere on the server, to help keep it peaceful, laid-back, exhilarating, appreciative and fun. Now, I've joined many server's that I've grown on and actually enjoyed, except for the fact that they don't even last a week or two, they lose fun, people and the will to play anymore. I've seen many server's shut down and were actually pretty interesting. I've wanted a server where it can last a very long time, where I can show my true side on, and where everyone is enjoying as much as I am. And I can tell you this, it's sad seeing the server shut down and it's sad leaving a server since it doesn't give the player the interest to play anymore. I've once a story on a server I once loved and it lasted for a year, one of the best servers for me, but I won't tell since it'll take up space in this application, just ask me if you want to hear it. So in short, I want to also help keep this server on the same and right track it is on.
6) And finally, to confirm that you read the Big Sister Server Quick Guide please write down the name of the official server currency.
Cheese (Sponges), Blue Cheese (Lapis Lazuli Block)
Hello there Primordial (that's a handful to type, would you mind if I called you "Prim"? :3)! I'm Flamm, and I'll be the one reviewing your application today!
Rather than the typical review that I'd give (because I'm a little short on time here), I'll just keep things brief.
Your reason to join is good, and I hope this server meets your needs! Could you maybe explain why this server caught your eye though? It would be great if you listed some specific examples, whether it be from the video or our forums.
Your next answer is good as well. I'll take this moment to encourage you to build to your heart's desire! That right is only there to keep people building within a reasonable size; we've had extravagant buildings made that take up quite a bit of room, and if they haven't been taken down yet, yours won't either!
Unfortunately, since you've only listed 4 facts, I'm going to have to withhold your application... The other facts that you've listed are great, but I can't make exceptions. Sorry! ^-^'
The rest of your application is good, but the only thing holding it back is the lack of a 5th fact and a little more insight to your reason to join! Please, just repost your application when you get the chance with your changes, and I wish you luck in your next review!
2) Please explain why you would like to join the Server.
You said 60-90 words, but the smallest I could get it to was 114 words. I hope that's ok.
Since you said I could explain how I found this, I was watching one of the old trailers for Gunia's Gulliver server, when I noticed everyone talking about the new server called "Big Sister". I visited the forum page, and immediately got into it. I tried forging 1.6.4, and, a bit embarrassed to say, didn't find out about Legacy Fixer until more than a year of trying
From what I've seen and heard, this is one of the best gulliver servers and not one of what you guys would call "Drama Magnets". Like I've said before, I love the idea of different perspectives, and in short I think this server looks fun
3) Please explain how your
talents, skills, experience, personality traits, and aspirations can
help contribute positively to our server.
While trying to patch forge, I practiced at building small-scale houses. I'm currently working on a normal-scaled restaurant which can be completely operated by small-scale players. I'm also thinking of bat airports or racing areas, and possible slab house designs.
4) Please list five random facts about yourself that can help differentiate you from other players.
Is there a randomness limit, because I think I broke it.
1. Being a Primal Carnage Forum member, I am very into both gaming and dinosaurs.
2. I am a huge Fairy Tail, Race to the Edge, and Gravity Falls fan. I tend to subtly reference them frequently.
3. My favorite color is a pale shade of Arctic Blue
Want more randomness?
4. My favorite bird color mutation is the Pastel Blue Masked Lovebird
5. My favorite traditional element is water.
5) To ensure you understand your rights and responsibilities on our server, please read the Novice's Creed, and write down one right or responsibility that you enjoy the most.
Right #5. If Tiny, you have a right to carve out a home within Spawnington, its sewers, or its various hovels, so long as the outward appearance of the aforementioned structures are not altered
6) And finally, to confirm that you read the Big Sister Server Quick Guide please write down the name of the official server currency.
Cheese!
Hey Sapphire,
Well we're a bit short-staffed so I will help out a bit today with applications... plus it's only fitting I take care of yours given I was the last one to review an application from you.
Note that your last application wasn't really bad, it just had that very bad little foreward where you basically said "I'll ONLY install Gulliver if you will accept me, because otherwise it isn't worth my time, tut tut, I say!". It was pretty akin to slapping us in the face a few times and then proceeding to smile and win our favor even as our cheeks were pulsating red. In these applications you MUST put on your best face possible, and avoid anything that would make us pause to question your decency, sanity or humility, as all those can easily trump a decently-put-together application.
In any case, let's see how much magic a year has made. ^^
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QUESTION 2:
the 60-90 words is a minimum, we have no published maximum for this answer (there is one to catch Wall-o-Texters, but only my staff knows it).
In any case, yes we are the successors to Gunia's Gulliver server... Gunia herself no longer players here and has closed up her own shop back in 2014, so at least from the broadly-advertised Gulliver servers we're all that's left. [There are lots of smaller ones, but they kind of come and go quickly so it's hard to keep track of them.] You do deserve being dinged for not at least asking the question even on Mion's board the time, the Legacy Fixer thing is very heavily advertised. It's even mentioned on my installation guide, which had you read the full question instructions a year ago, you would have easily come across.
And yes, we do try to avoid much drama here... not to say there isn't in, but not like what we've been through in other servers, and now that we're going on close to three years the player base here is pretty well-founded and stable [again, comparatively-speaking]. ^^
QUESTION 3:
Well unlike the last answer, this one is only 40 words so... *back slap*
What's ironic is last year's answer was a lot larger and better than this year's, so clearly you didn't learn the lessons of your own history. Shame shame shame. ^^
QUESTION 4:
Hardly. What you call randomness, I call "Tuesday". *yawns* XD
And although you mostly [emphasis on 'mostly'] write these in full sentences this year, I get the impression that last year's fact, while short, were a bit more random than this year's.... at least you gave me SIX facts last year, so I'm a little disappointed by the deprivation this year. >v<
1> Hmm... well we only get dinosaur lovers once in a blue moon, which is odd considering how popular they once were. Does the game have any relation to the old Primal Rage, or is it itss own thing?
2> Oh, I do recognize Gravity Falls from the list. I take it you'd be a Steven Universe fan too... we have a hardcore fan here who's made an 8x recreation of some donut shop in the series.
3> Okay, that's not too bad, although favourite colours are hardly exciting. More random would be because they'd remind you of Splatoon squid ink or something, or you could maybe tell us more about aura colours. And come to think of it, didn't you say it was "gray-blue" last year? XD
4> This one's a bit more like it, but it's not terribly original since you already talked about colour. How about dwelling on how much and what kids of things that Lovebird thingy eats? THAT would be random. Or better yet... just talk about teas... you had me wondering about that for over a year. XD
5> Fact's too short,... try explaining why and give an overly oddball and random reason why. You also mentioned water last year, although that one was even lighter on details. ^^;
QUESTION 5:
*back slaps you again* Sorry, that's an instinctive response I have whenever someone chooses this boring, selfish, useless, uninspiring and uncreative Right, and especially when said person chose a much better right last year. That's not to say you have that problem, no sirree. XD
QUESTION 6:
Correct, in a very... normal way. ;P
VERDICT:
Well... although you now have Gulliver installed and working (great!), somehow or other you ended up devolving to a state marginally worse than last year's application. What happened?! D:
Perhaps it would even out in the end, though. After all, the main problems with this year's app are a very short Question 3 and a short question 4.5,... all the rest, save for a decent Question 2 response, just contain answers that irk me due to the bold claims and the lackluster delivery, but at least they're not WRONG in the technical sense. In contrast, last year's application had an atrocious Question 2 and overly short Question 4's, so it would have still failed on a technical level... but it certainly packed more of a flavourful punch than this year's. :S
So for now you can't get in yet due to the technical problems with Question 3 and 4.5, but that's a good thing... because if you REALLY want in, I'm going to challenge you to do something crazy and cool...
You're going to take the BEST of last year's app...
And the best of this year's app, and you will marry the two to make the BEST DAMN APPLICATION you can make! Once you can prove that you're willing to learn the lessons of history and deliver a superior product as a result of listening to my feedback, THEN you'd be as good as whitelisted.
But if that's too much trouble, I guess we'll see you again next year.... hope that's not the case.
Well we're a bit short-staffed so I will help out a bit today with applications... plus it's only fitting I take care of yours given I was the last one to review an application from you.
Note that your last application wasn't really bad, it just had that very bad little foreward where you basically said "I'll ONLY install Gulliver if you will accept me, because otherwise it isn't worth my time, tut tut, I say!". It was pretty akin to slapping us in the face a few times and then proceeding to smile and win our favor even as our cheeks were pulsating red. In these applications you MUST put on your best face possible, and avoid anything that would make us pause to question your decency, sanity or humility, as all those can easily trump a decently-put-together application.
In any case, let's see how much magic a year has made. ^^
====================
QUESTION 2:
the 60-90 words is a minimum, we have no published maximum for this answer (there is one to catch Wall-o-Texters, but only my staff knows it).
In any case, yes we are the successors to Gunia's Gulliver server... Gunia herself no longer players here and has closed up her own shop back in 2014, so at least from the broadly-advertised Gulliver servers we're all that's left. [There are lots of smaller ones, but they kind of come and go quickly so it's hard to keep track of them.] You do deserve being dinged for not at least asking the question even on Mion's board the time, the Legacy Fixer thing is very heavily advertised. It's even mentioned on my installation guide, which had you read the full question instructions a year ago, you would have easily come across.
And yes, we do try to avoid much drama here... not to say there isn't in, but not like what we've been through in other servers, and now that we're going on close to three years the player base here is pretty well-founded and stable [again, comparatively-speaking]. ^^
QUESTION 3:
Well unlike the last answer, this one is only 40 words so... *back slap*
What's ironic is last year's answer was a lot larger and better than this year's, so clearly you didn't learn the lessons of your own history. Shame shame shame. ^^
QUESTION 4:
Hardly. What you call randomness, I call "Tuesday". *yawns* XD
And although you mostly [emphasis on 'mostly'] write these in full sentences this year, I get the impression that last year's fact, while short, were a bit more random than this year's.... at least you gave me SIX facts last year, so I'm a little disappointed by the deprivation this year. >v<
1> Hmm... well we only get dinosaur lovers once in a blue moon, which is odd considering how popular they once were. Does the game have any relation to the old Primal Rage, or is it itss own thing?
2> Oh, I do recognize Gravity Falls from the list. I take it you'd be a Steven Universe fan too... we have a hardcore fan here who's made an 8x recreation of some donut shop in the series.
3> Okay, that's not too bad, although favourite colours are hardly exciting. More random would be because they'd remind you of Splatoon squid ink or something, or you could maybe tell us more about aura colours. And come to think of it, didn't you say it was "gray-blue" last year? XD
4> This one's a bit more like it, but it's not terribly original since you already talked about colour. How about dwelling on how much and what kids of things that Lovebird thingy eats? THAT would be random. Or better yet... just talk about teas... you had me wondering about that for over a year. XD
5> Fact's too short,... try explaining why and give an overly oddball and random reason why. You also mentioned water last year, although that one was even lighter on details. ^^;
QUESTION 5:
*back slaps you again* Sorry, that's an instinctive response I have whenever someone chooses this boring, selfish, useless, uninspiring and uncreative Right, and especially when said person chose a much better right last year. That's not to say you have that problem, no sirree. XD
QUESTION 6:
Correct, in a very... normal way. ;P
VERDICT:
Well... although you now have Gulliver installed and working (great!), somehow or other you ended up devolving to a state marginally worse than last year's application. What happened?! D:
Perhaps it would even out in the end, though. After all, the main problems with this year's app are a very short Question 3 and a short question 4.5,... all the rest, save for a decent Question 2 response, just contain answers that irk me due to the bold claims and the lackluster delivery, but at least they're not WRONG in the technical sense. In contrast, last year's application had an atrocious Question 2 and overly short Question 4's, so it would have still failed on a technical level... but it certainly packed more of a flavourful punch than this year's. :S
So for now you can't get in yet due to the technical problems with Question 3 and 4.5, but that's a good thing... because if you REALLY want in, I'm going to challenge you to do something crazy and cool...
You're going to take the BEST of last year's app...
And the best of this year's app, and you will marry the two to make the BEST DAMN APPLICATION you can make! Once you can prove that you're willing to learn the lessons of history and deliver a superior product as a result of listening to my feedback, THEN you'd be as good as whitelisted.
But if that's too much trouble, I guess we'll see you again next year.... hope that's not the case.
I'm so sorry! I had Gulliver installed, but I was a few requirements short. Sorry, I didn't mean to seem that way. Anyway thanks. I did read the guide, but I guess after all this time I forgot about it. Again thanks! And this is a strange question, but did you mean literally come back next year? I'm fine with it if I have to make another application after a certain amount of time, but just asking to be safe. THANK YOU!
The Meaning of Life, the Universe, and Everything.
Join Date:
2/11/2014
Posts:
127
Location:
Somewhere
Minecraft:
lagl0rd
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Sorry for adding more than I'm supposed to and that I completely overlooked that I was supposed to put 5 facts about myself. Hopefully, I haven't wasted any of your time with this second post. Sorry for taking up space in this thread.
1) What is your Minecraft username (or "IGN")?
PrimordialMatter (I've changed my ign)
2) Please explain why you would like to join the Server.
Well, to state the obvious, I'd like to join the server to have fun and to atleast experience the fun of Minecraft with a huge community for the first time. I've also been looking for a server that was unique, different, and interesting enough for me to actually read details (turns out this is one). Aside from that, I'd like to join to make friends, and have fun in the server with them since I've never actually have been a group person or been in one. Lastly, I've been on a search for a long lasting server, and look, at long last, i finally found one... A post that's been here for ages and I completely overlooked it... Additionally, The thing that caught my eye is that at the forums, it says it strongly favours builders, and looking at the video itself actually proves that, many builds, regardless how it's built, I can definitely see that everyone put their time and efforts into this server, and that's one thing I actually like seeing. I also see that there are many informations provided (some are very specific too), therefore, I don't have to bombard you guys with questions. This seems like a server to join without having to worry about stuff happening behind my back. It seems pretty hard to get whitelisted too judging from more information needed, that's why I can trust this server since I feel like this server is safe, fun and comfortable to be on. Furthermore, judging from other people's applications, it seems that you guys handle them well, and you guys actually read them..... you guys also are friendly when executing tasks based on this thread. Furthermore, I actually enjoy being around with a large community, it wouldn't feel too lonely, or even boring since I have people to talk to. I also hear that this server has roleplay, I actually enjoy roleplaying, it inspires me to roleplay with others and create amazing stories out of the blue, and I like how people can choose to get off roleplaying and come back to it using the TabbyChat. (Sorry for rambling, i have hard time explaining sometimes haha) (Sorry for making my answer more than 60-90 words only)
3) Please explain how your talents, skills, experience, personality traits, and aspirations can help contribute positively to our server. I'm very talented in building, not to brag about it, however, I'd like to keep learning and improve on it more especially with others. I'm very honest, trustworthy, respectful and friendly. Though I'm quiet and shy, I sometimes can give others a good time, that's if they want to stick around with me. My aspirations is to build something amazing, and large scaled, and that would stick to a theme. (I wont break one of the rights though. [that it has to be made with appropriate scale] so I'll keep off of that for now until I get an approval) I can promise the server help on others, and helpful tips, and give them an enjoyable experience, even if I'm new.
4) Please list five random facts about yourself that can help differentiate you from other players. -I'm weak, but I have a strong heart and an optimistic mind. I'm very kind in person and also shy.
-I'm a loner at school, or anywhere literally, but factors like lonely, depression, or temptations can never drag me down with it.
-I've an amazing love for arts and music. I love anime, mangas, and drawing. I'm playing 4 instruments which are the guitar, piano, drums, and bass guitar. I'm dreaming to become a musician and an animator, since I enjoy it, and it's one thing technology won't take over in the future. (Paper and wood) I also want to learn how to sing and dance the old dance style (C-walk)
-I love eating, procrastinating, sleeping but staying up late(broken logic lol), swimming, and I love animals not insects(I like beetles and fireflies though)
-I'm not a very active person when it comes to physical training (excersizes or sports, basically gym) I never get fat though lol I'm always skinny no matter how much I eat and how lazy I am. I'm not a big fan of those stuff but I do enjoy some sports like speedball(dodgeball), basketball, and swimming. Even though I'm lazy I'm responsible and I try my best to do tasks I'm assigned to do and to keep promises. .
5) To ensure you understand your rights and responsibilities on our server, please read the Novice's Creed, and write down one right or responsibility that you enjoy the most.
To help keep the atmosphere on the server, to help keep it peaceful, laid-back, exhilarating, appreciative and fun. Now, I've joined many server's that I've grown on and actually enjoyed, except for the fact that they don't even last a week or two, they lose fun, people and the will to play anymore. I've seen many server's shut down and were actually pretty interesting. I've wanted a server where it can last a very long time, where I can show my true side on, and where everyone is enjoying as much as I am. And I can tell you this, it's sad seeing the server shut down and it's sad leaving a server since it doesn't give the player the interest to play anymore. I've once a story on a server I once loved and it lasted for a year, one of the best servers for me, but I won't tell since it'll take up space in this application, just ask me if you want to hear it. So in short, I want to also help keep this server on the same and right track it is on.
6) And finally, to confirm that you read the Big Sister Server Quick Guide please write down the name of the official server currency.
Cheese (Sponges), Blue Cheese (Lapis Lazuli Block)
I'm so sorry! I had Gulliver installed, but I was a few requirements short. Sorry, I didn't mean to seem that way. Anyway thanks. I did read the guide, but I guess after all this time I forgot about it. Again thanks! And this is a strange question, but did you mean literally come back next year? I'm fine with it if I have to make another application after a certain amount of time, but just asking to be safe. THANK YOU!
I say thanks a lot XD
*le facepalm* XD
The "next year" part was just a subtle poke at the fact you disappeared for a whole year in my response to my last review. You can repost an updated application, but you have to follow what I suggested which is to combine elements of both applications (old and new) into one super successful application. That's your main option now if you want to get whitelisted. >v<
1) "supersoldier94"
2) I would like to join this server because it seems like it would be a fun server and a good past-time. I choose it over others because there are not many gulliver servers, and even fewer active ones. I used to be in gunia's server, but i do not believe it is up anymore, let-alone active. I also think that having your different cities and towns and such within the server is a cool idea, and the gulliver based mini games, such as golf with tinies. Another reason to join is that you guys must have a nice community, due to it being whitelisted, as not too many griefers or generally unpleasant people would want to put up with the whitelisting process to get in.
3) I could contribute to the server by simply being an active member in the community, I would like to be upfront in stating that i am not a good builder however, I am competent at building, as i have played since the beta 1.6 version of minecraft (many-a years ago), but i will not be a good member for commmunity building type events (although I wouldn't think building plays too big a part in a gulliver server)
4) 5 interesting things about me? This is gonna take a subsection...
A. I am a huge band nerd. I am in 7 bands currently (playing 3 different instruments within those bands, and 2 more on my free time) and music is a huge passion of mine, i even write some of my own pieces. I do not think i will put these musical skills of mine to too much use passed school though, as there is not a huge market for it, and I will probably have to do something i enjoy a bit less, as is life (Tmi?)
B. Well i guess another thing about me would be that I like many-a games, (i suppose this one would be obvious seeing as how I'm posting to a minecraft forum) I have been playing since i was about 3 or 4 and my first system was a super nintendo, since then i have expanded to the playstation series, and xbox 360, every nintendo system (although i dont have a 3ds anymore
) and my favorite games are Zelda series, Portal(2), Fallout (particulary new vegas, although 4 and 3 are great as well), and Mario/Yoshi series.
C. I am a smartass (is language a big issue in the server? If so i can hold my tongue in the future and this will be the last 'swear' you hear out of me) as both subsection B and C tell you nothing meaningful about me.
D. My favorite science is chemistry (well, known science at least, i find theoretical and quantum sciences much more interesting)
E. My favorite TV shows are Breaking Bad, Rick and Morty, Prison Break, South Park, Chuck, and Steven Universe (although i am not a part of the SU fandom, and am far from being a social justice warrior/politically correct).
5) My favorite listed right was #5 (Tinys have a right to build a house) As i enjoy having a place to stay, especially one crafted by my own hands.
6) Well, i would have something witty here, but whatever, your server's currency is Cheese (physically sponge blocks and lapis blocks)
There, i incorporated my earlier response of 4.2 in and added more to question 2, as well as reposting the entire form...
"If i had a nickle, for everytime i found a nickle, I'd be finding a dime everytime i found a nickle B)" ~~a wise man
Alright, I suppose you're good to go now... But first, I'd like to mention a few things.
I'm not sure what you're implying here. "Politically correct", simply means not doing things like using racial slurs, and similar terms, or language that would offend people (Imitating an accent of a marginalized group, for example). By your implication of not being "politically correct", could we assume you will go around the server using racial slurs and doing what's mentioned above? This isn't exactly reassuring mixed with the "smartaleck" fact.
This isn't reassuring, either. Why do you feel the need to insert witty comments in an application, which, by default, should be taken seriously? They don't improve your chances of getting in, nor make your application more pleasing to the eye, and we either ignore them and see right through them, or they cause us to question the applicant more. Pair this with the disdain and apathy of "whatever"... it's as if it was absolutely essential for us to know how annoyed you are with this application. Even if this was not your intent, it's your impact that matters, and this is what myself and a few others got from this. So either you want to come to the server or not. Which is it? If you want to come onto the server, I would not actively try to sabotage your efforts by adding these worrying little quips here and there.
It can generally help to not restate the obvious as well... just reposting your updated application will do. If you spend too much time explaining your actions, it can be misinterpreted as something else.
Before I ask you to resubmit another revised application, answer the issues I've addressed above. Depending on your answer, we will make a determination whether it is worth your time to make a third.
Thank you.
-KaCii
I'll address the issues, but i don't think it is worth my time to resubmit an application, I'm pretty sure im done with this now, it's not worth all the hassle to get into a minecraft server, i seldom play the game anymore anyways, and while I feel the opportunity to join the server would change that, it's a lot of trouble to be accepted. However, I don't feel like leaving on too terrible a note, so i suppose I'll answer your requests.
So you're comment on assuming that I'm gonna go around screaming racial slurs because I said I'm not PC is not at all what I intended, I don't know if you've heard, but PC people don't have the best rep right now, and I think that distancing myself from that is probably the best thing, especially within the SU fandom (I do still enjoy the show itself).
The reason I feel the need to insert witty comments into an app like this is to lighten the mood, sure it might not increase my chances of getting in for here, but I would beg to differ on them not being more pleasing to the eye. I play a leader type role a lot in band and have to revise peoples auditions/applications a lot, and reading the same stuff over again can get very monotonous/boring and make me generally uninterested in an app, but when somebody does something different to stick out, it's something I'll remember more, and if they did it well they'll be top of the list. Also the apathy wasn't towards the server or the app, it was towards my attempt at coming up with something witty that fell flat, imo i went a bit meta with it and even mentioning the possibility of something clever being there was clever within itself, but whatever.
I'm pretty sure we both know you didn't misinterpret that, if you misinterpreted it, you wouldn't have mentioned it. Actually, i didn't want you misinterpreting it, so i put the elipsis there to ensure that my pointwas made, while still leaving it open to interpretation, but i am not gonna kneel over and kiss your butt and apologise for the snarky remark just so i can have another oportunity to maybe get accepted. I was mostly pretty annoyed at having to repost the whole thing when something small needed fixed, it didn't make a lot of sense and it tends to clutter the page making you scroll down a long way if you want to get to the more recent posts.
"If i had a nickle, for everytime i found a nickle, I'd be finding a dime everytime i found a nickle B)" ~~a wise man
I appreciate the attempt to try and leave on a good note, although I can't say it was entirely effective. But bottom line is, Kacii and I had noted via some underlying tones in your application that you seemed like the easily-annoyed type, and so she prodded a little to see if that was the case [this is standard issue practice]. And per the ease in which you gave up, plus your own admission above, it seems this was a prudent call. People who get easily annoyed are definitely not conducive to our server's culture, so for both of our sakes I'm glad you came to this realization early on.
As for proper differentiation of applications, I'd like to showcase our most recent example of an excellent grade application that managed to succeed in its first pass while still being charming, interesting, clever and unique, and without the use of negative undertones, easily-misinterpretable statements and the occasional snark:
http://bigsister.forumotion.com/t27p405-whitelist-applications#14201
Your approach at differentiation may work for your own applications, but when it comes to our application one needn't worry about our level of interest or boredom since the application itself only represents 20% of our player evaluation. At the very least our applications should be done correctly and courteously, and the rest is sorted out later by us.
Good luck to you in your future endeavors.
Retired owner of the Big Sister Minecraft Server:
http://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/servers/pc-servers/2840492-big-sister-minecraft-server-whitelisted-vanilla
Oi, thanks for the feedback, i can't help but include snarky double-meaning comments in my writing, it's just who I am, but i do appreciate the final feedback, and the manner in which you all rejected me (no double meaning or snarkyness here intended for clarification, i mean it, you guys handled me pretty professionally)
"If i had a nickle, for everytime i found a nickle, I'd be finding a dime everytime i found a nickle B)" ~~a wise man
Minecraft Username: shadowwolf808
Reason I Want to Join: I have been looking for a Gullivers Server recently, and this seems to be a big one to join. I used to use Gulliver's Mod very heavily and may have played on this server, if not a different one, quite often. For the most part I just really miss playing with Gulliver's Mod and others.
Talents, Skills, Exp, Traits, and Aspirations: I'm pretty good with redstone. I tend to be crafty, and, with enough knowledge, I can make a good info broker / guide or helper. I'm rather efficient and can work to nearly no ends when focussed on a task given. Something I've always aspired to be is a Geneticist, though I'd have to leave my current country due to laws against most of my interests in it.
Five Quirky / Random Facts:
1) I enjoy preforming Parkour. Like Wall-Running both Horizontally and Vertically along with long jumps vaults and, rarely, wall jumping.
2) I play Alto and Tenor Sax and a dabble a bit on the piano. I also have composed music by ear.
3) I tend to put Parmesan Cheese on my Popcorn. This was a weird taste I acquired from my mom.
4) I'm very friendly, but tend to be quiet, or paranoid until acquainted with the community. (More of a habit that I'm close to breaking.)
5) I love cheese. Like I have a nearly endless stomach for cheese.
Favorite Responsibility:
5.Please refrain from asking players and Staff nonstop questions that can be construed as annoying.
Currency: Cheese! : D
Extra: I am very sorry if this application seems to be a bit small. I have a bad habit of being quick and kind of scrawly with information. (Kind of fitting for someone who wants to be a scientist. :3) I will gladly edit, or resubmit an application if this is inadequate.
Hello Shadow! I’m KC and I’ll be reviewing your application today.
1. Your username checks out fine.
2. Well you’re just a *few* words short, so if you could add another sentence or so that’d be great. Also, while I understand the appeal of playing Gulliver in multiplayer (Many of its’ features are locked away until you have other players), is there any other reason you’d like to join us? Perhaps our community? The dynmap? There ARE other Gulliver servers out there (although you might need to dig a little) , so there has to be some reason you’d rather join us!
3. This answer is a large improvement on the last one, for sure. However, can you tell me how this will be helpful on the server, specifically? This is in no means a bad answer - and these are all great things - so how would you apply them?
4.
1)“Preforming” is probably a typo, unless you mean you like to build parkour obstacles. XD Also, hopefully this is RL parkour, as we frown upon Minecraft facts in this section.
2) That sounds like fun, we have lots of musician players here on the server. Artists and dancers as well! (Actually, I play the Alto Sax myself, as well as the piano!)
3) Ah, Cia might approve, she loves putting extra fat on foods like that -- unless it’s low-fat parmesan cheese, which she hates (only full-fat will do)!
4) Hmmm… I think this belongs in Question 3! Maybe you should make a swap with your geneticist fact?
5) Hrmmm. :/ Well you already have one cheese fact in 4.3, so why do you need another one?!
Cheese is great, but you really should try changing this up a bit. How about adding this to 4.3, then coming up with another food or drink you like (and why)?
Good fact! We don’t see that one chosen very often.
6. Correct!
EXTRA
O.o
….
Okay, seriously, I don’t even know how to begin with this piece at the end.
For one thing, have you ever even seen a scientific study?
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa0708681#t=articleTop
I don’t think scientists are known for being quick and scrawly, otherwise it would be a LOT easier to read all their mumbo jumbo!
Secondly, you already knew before publishing this that your application was small. If you are training to be a scientist, you should be used to being observant and studying things carefully -- you could have easily taken the time to study other people’s applications, and see what worked and what doesn’t. Short apps and weird answers, especially weird additions at the end, tend not to get people whitelisted.
You do get a chance to reapply again after you review my feedback and use it to repost a better application, but I really hope you’re sure you’re in the right place. We can be a very challenging server to be in! Think this carefully! ><
Verdict
Alright! You're not quite read to go yet. Read over my review, and be sure to repost your entire application with the new answers. Thanks!
-KC
Minecraft Username: shadowwolf808
Reason I Want to Join: I have been looking for a Gullivers Server recently, and this seems to be a big one to join. The community here seems pretty friendly and that's always something I, and most others, would like to be a part of. I like that there's a whitelist here so not just anyone can be entering willy-nilly. Lastly, I've had a look at the Dynmap. It was pretty confusing at first, but it's something new and awesome nonetheless.
Talents, Skills, Exp, Traits, and Aspirations: I'm pretty good with redstone in case anyone needs help with contraptions. I tend to be crafty, and, with enough knowledge, I can make a good info broker / guide or helper to help any newcomers. I'm rather efficient and can work to nearly no ends when focussed on a task given so if anyone in the server might need help with building I could do that.
Five Quirky / Random Facts:
1) I enjoy real-time strategy games, like Command and Conquer.
2) I play Alto and Tenor Sax and I dabble a bit on the piano. I also have composed music by ear.
3) I tend to put Parmesan Cheese on my Popcorn. And yes, it's full-fat. :3
4) I am working on becoming a geneticist when I get out there on my own.
5) I'm a heavy reader. Like a few books a day, it's crazy. .-.
Favorite Responsibility:
5.Please refrain from asking players and Staff nonstop questions that can be construed as annoying.
Currency: Cheese! : D
Hey there again! I'll just go over the faults of your last application this time.
2. Alright! This answer looks good now, and I’m glad you looked at our dynmap. It can be a bit confusing at first.
3. You’ve replaced your geneticist part and put that in Question 4. Awesome! This answer is good now. Plus, building is always good - our server is very building-oriented.
4.1) Cool! Real-time Strategy games were never my favourite, but to each their own
4.4) Okay, this came from Question 3, right? I noticed your old Question 4.4 disappeared, but the replacement in Question 3 was much better than your old one.
4.5) Yikes, that really is a lot of reading! Oh well. Reading is fun!
Verdict
It’s not perfect by any means, but it’s a passing grade. So, on that note, welcome to the server! I’ll whitelist you ASAP.
-KC
1.) My minecraft IGN is _Viridi_
2.) I have been interested in joining a Gulliver based server when I first started playing with the mod. I did some searching around on the internet to find one, and I found many posts and youtube videos recommending this server. I did some more research and from what I’ve seen, I already like the community. Plus, seeing how great the Dynmap was really drove it home. Not to mention the white list, which will help to keep the community great.
3.) I have some experience and skill in redstone, and redstone contraptions. Plus, I am pretty decent at building as I served as part of a building team on an older server. I am also very knowledgeable on many different facets of Minecraft. I would be very helpful as a jack of all trades type of player. So, there are many opportunities for me to help players.
4.)
- As I stated earlier I was part of a building team on an older server, here I will elaborate on that. This server was a pixelmon server and a great portion of what we built, was essentially remaking the Kalos region. And, of course some server essentials, like spawns and whatnot.
- As you may notice, both my skin and username are of that of the goddess Viridi. She is one of my favorite characters from one of my favorite games; Kid Icarus: Uprising. And in this game she serves as the goddess of nature.
- At school I am currently taking IT fundamentals, so next year I can take CST in dual enrollment.
- Outside of gaming, one of my favorite hobbies is to read. For reading material, I use pretty much anything that has words in it, so I’m not too picky on this.
- And finally, there is no way I could list facts about myself and leave out anime and music. There practically isn’t a day that’s gone by where I haven’t done one of the two.
5.) I really like responsibility number six, “Please refrain from the act of griefing or vandalism on private property, as well as wholesale destruction of public property”
6.) And finally, the official currency of the server is:
Cheese
Hello Viridi,
Well i just got done reviewing two rather unsatisfactory applications on our main forum...
http://bigsister.forumotion.com/t27p435-whitelist-applications#14422
...and although your application doesn't look very long itself, at first glance it looks a WHOLE LOT BETTER than what I just macheted through, so hopefully you'll help ease my pain. Please, oh pretty please, impress me! You're my only hope!! ^___^'
QUESTION 2:
OMG! Straightforward, professional-sounding answer that is about the 60-character limit , emphasizes research, makes mention of our Dynmap and video(s), and focuses on the community aspect... I HIT THE JACKPOT!!!! XD
Oh sweet sanity... how I've missed thee...
QUESTION 3:
*squeals with delight* And you're a builder to boot! With prior server experience! And I bet you're exceptional at road-making and bridge-making... and if not, well you WILL be, because road and bridge projects are quite plentiful (as you probably already noticed from the Dynmap, heh). ^^
In any event, a lot of the server's amenities, including its "cheese" system, stores, Classified Ad section [on the forum] and town creation features, are all geared towards helping builders realize their dreams in a timely and efficient manner. It's still not easy, but it's at least doable for a dedicated builder to create his/her own town,... and even if it isn't, the system heavily-encourages teamwork to make the impossible possible. ^.^
QUESTION 4:
a> Oh interesting, we had Pixelmon on Little Brother two years ago -- I personally hated it, but a lot of the Pokemon-grubbing players adored it. While we generally frown upon Minecraft facts being in this section, this one can be an exception since it's in reference to prior experience on a separate server. ^^
b> Oh, well I didn't know that, it's a fun fact. And she looks quite pretty.
c> Oh wow, it'll be nice to have another tech specialist on-board. I wonder if you get to work with Linux a lot. ^^
d> Oh yay! I have correlated that some of the best applicants are also avid readers, so I wonder what it says about all of them, including yourself. Oh and I have a whole SLEW of food and health books to recommend, so be ready. ^^
e> Oh my... you and Hannah [one of my Moderators] would have a total field-day. XD
It's not a rare combination on this server, tbh, so you'll feel right at home with other anime/music fans. ^^
QUESTION 5:
Correct!
QUESTION 6:
PEEKABOO!!
And correct! ^^
VERDICT:
OMG YOU SAVED MY SANITY!!! THANK YOU!!! XD
But in all seriousness... you did a stellar job. ^^
Granted it wasn't a total home run since the application still has a slight... "compact" feel to it. But it's short-and-sweet and gets the job done GORGEOUSLY -- so if we were to continue a baseball analogy, this would be a successful line drive with bases loaded. This is the A to an A+... it's admirable, noteworthy, praise-inducing and it still makes you pass with flying colors!!
So congratulations, Viridi, you can now visit all the sights and sounds you admired from Dynmap in person!! Consider yourself whitelisted!!
Retired owner of the Big Sister Minecraft Server:
http://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/servers/pc-servers/2840492-big-sister-minecraft-server-whitelisted-vanilla
I'm sorry for more stupidity, but may I redo my application from a while ago? I kept reading but I couldn't find a rule about it. I've finally forged my Gulliver (in other words, after a year of non-forged Gulliver mod, forge finally works). Again, I'm sorry. It's late where I am, and I'm not sure if I should make another application just to find out it isn't permitted.
Oh my gawd, blast from the past! The last time we heard from you was here:
http://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/servers/pc-servers/739830-big-sister-gulliver-minecraft-server-whitelisted?page=89#c1871
As long as we didn't specifically tell you to never come back or to come back after a certain timeframe, you most certainly can reapply. It's been over a year, so the expectaexpectation is that you'll write a much improved application by now since you should be older and wiser. ^^
Retired owner of the Big Sister Minecraft Server:
http://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/servers/pc-servers/2840492-big-sister-minecraft-server-whitelisted-vanilla
1) What is your Minecraft username (or "IGN")?[/b]
PrimordialMatter (I've changed my ign)[/i]
2) Please explain why you would like to join the Server.[/b]
Well, to state the obvious, I'd like to join the server to have fun and to atleast experience the fun of Minecraft with a huge community for the first time. I've also been looking for a server that was unique, different, and interesting enough for me to actually read details (turns out this is one). Aside from that, I'd like to join to make friends, and have fun in the server with them since I've never actually have been a group person or been in one. Lastly, I've been on a search for a long lasting server, and look, at long last, i finally found one... A post that's been here for ages and I completely overlooked it...
[/i]
3) Please explain how your talents, skills, experience, personality traits, and aspirations can help contribute positively to our server.[/b]
[i]I'm very talented in building, not to brag about it, however, I'd like to keep learning and improve on it more especially with others. I'm very honest, trustworthy, respectful and friendly. Though I'm quiet and shy, I sometimes can give others a good time, that's if they want to stick around with me. My aspirations is to build something amazing, and large scaled, and that would stick to a theme. (I wont break one of the rights though. [that it has to be made with appropriate scale] so I'll keep off of that for now until I get an approval) I can promise the server help on others, and helpful tips, and give them an enjoyable experience, even if I'm new.[/i]
4) Please list five random facts about yourself that can help differentiate you from other players.[/b]
[i]-I'm weak, but I have a strong heart and an optimistic mind. I'm very kind in person and also shy.[/i]
[i]-I'm a loner at school, or anywhere literally, but factors like lonely, depression, or temptations can never drag me down with it.[/i]
[i]-I've an amazing love for arts and music. I love anime, mangas, and drawing. I'm playing 4 instruments which are the guitar, piano, drums, and bass guitar. I'm dreaming to become a musician and an animator, since I enjoy it, and it's one thing technology won't take over in the future. (Paper and wood) I also want to learn how to sing and dance the old dance style (C-walk)[/i]
[i]-I love eating, procrastinating, sleeping but staying up late(broken logic lol), swimming, and I love animals not insects(I like beetles and fireflies though).[/i]
5) To ensure you understand your rights and responsibilities on our server, please read the Novice's Creed, and write down one right or responsibility that you enjoy the most.[/b]
To help keep the atmosphere on the server, to help keep it peaceful, laid-back, exhilarating, appreciative and fun. Now, I've joined many server's that I've grown on and actually enjoyed, except for the fact that they don't even last a week or two, they lose fun, people and the will to play anymore. I've seen many server's shut down and were actually pretty interesting. I've wanted a server where it can last a very long time, where I can show my true side on, and where everyone is enjoying as much as I am. And I can tell you this, it's sad seeing the server shut down and it's sad leaving a server since it doesn't give the player the interest to play anymore. I've once a story on a server I once loved and it lasted for a year, one of the best servers for me, but I won't tell since it'll take up space in this application, just ask me if you want to hear it. So in short, I want to also help keep this server on the same and right track it is on.
6) And finally, to confirm that you read the Big Sister Server Quick Guide please write down the name of the official server currency.[/b]
Cheese (Sponges), Blue Cheese (Lapis Lazuli Block)
1) What is your Minecraft username (or "IGN")?
Sapphire_Hunter
2) Please explain why you would like to join the Server.
You said 60-90 words, but the smallest I could get it to was 114 words. I hope that's ok.
Since you said I could explain how I found this, I was watching one of the old trailers for Gunia's Gulliver server, when I noticed everyone talking about the new server called "Big Sister". I visited the forum page, and immediately got into it. I tried forging 1.6.4, and, a bit embarrassed to say, didn't find out about Legacy Fixer until more than a year of trying
From what I've seen and heard, this is one of the best gulliver servers and not one of what you guys would call "Drama Magnets". Like I've said before, I love the idea of different perspectives, and in short I think this server looks fun
3) Please explain how your
talents, skills, experience, personality traits, and aspirations can
help contribute positively to our server.
While trying to patch forge, I practiced at building small-scale houses. I'm currently working on a normal-scaled restaurant which can be completely operated by small-scale players. I'm also thinking of bat airports or racing areas, and possible slab house designs.
4) Please list five random facts about yourself that can help differentiate you from other players.
Is there a randomness limit, because I think I broke it.
1. Being a Primal Carnage Forum member, I am very into both gaming and dinosaurs.
2. I am a huge Fairy Tail, Race to the Edge, and Gravity Falls fan. I tend to subtly reference them frequently.
3. My favorite color is a pale shade of Arctic Blue
Want more randomness?
4. My favorite bird color mutation is the Pastel Blue Masked Lovebird
5. My favorite traditional element is water.
5) To ensure you understand your rights and responsibilities on our server, please read the Novice's Creed, and write down one right or responsibility that you enjoy the most.
Right #5. If Tiny, you have a right to carve out a home within Spawnington, its sewers, or its various hovels, so long as the outward appearance of the aforementioned structures are not altered
6) And finally, to confirm that you read the Big Sister Server Quick Guide please write down the name of the official server currency.
Cheese!
Hello there Primordial (that's a handful to type, would you mind if I called you "Prim"? :3)! I'm Flamm, and I'll be the one reviewing your application today!
Rather than the typical review that I'd give (because I'm a little short on time here), I'll just keep things brief.
Your reason to join is good, and I hope this server meets your needs! Could you maybe explain why this server caught your eye though? It would be great if you listed some specific examples, whether it be from the video or our forums.
Your next answer is good as well. I'll take this moment to encourage you to build to your heart's desire! That right is only there to keep people building within a reasonable size; we've had extravagant buildings made that take up quite a bit of room, and if they haven't been taken down yet, yours won't either!
Unfortunately, since you've only listed 4 facts, I'm going to have to withhold your application... The other facts that you've listed are great, but I can't make exceptions. Sorry! ^-^'
The rest of your application is good, but the only thing holding it back is the lack of a 5th fact and a little more insight to your reason to join! Please, just repost your application when you get the chance with your changes, and I wish you luck in your next review!
Hey Sapphire,
Well we're a bit short-staffed so I will help out a bit today with applications... plus it's only fitting I take care of yours given I was the last one to review an application from you.
Note that your last application wasn't really bad, it just had that very bad little foreward where you basically said "I'll ONLY install Gulliver if you will accept me, because otherwise it isn't worth my time, tut tut, I say!". It was pretty akin to slapping us in the face a few times and then proceeding to smile and win our favor even as our cheeks were pulsating red. In these applications you MUST put on your best face possible, and avoid anything that would make us pause to question your decency, sanity or humility, as all those can easily trump a decently-put-together application.
In any case, let's see how much magic a year has made. ^^
====================
QUESTION 2:
the 60-90 words is a minimum, we have no published maximum for this answer (there is one to catch Wall-o-Texters, but only my staff knows it).
In any case, yes we are the successors to Gunia's Gulliver server... Gunia herself no longer players here and has closed up her own shop back in 2014, so at least from the broadly-advertised Gulliver servers we're all that's left. [There are lots of smaller ones, but they kind of come and go quickly so it's hard to keep track of them.] You do deserve being dinged for not at least asking the question even on Mion's board the time, the Legacy Fixer thing is very heavily advertised. It's even mentioned on my installation guide, which had you read the full question instructions a year ago, you would have easily come across.
And yes, we do try to avoid much drama here... not to say there isn't in, but not like what we've been through in other servers, and now that we're going on close to three years the player base here is pretty well-founded and stable [again, comparatively-speaking]. ^^
QUESTION 3:
Well unlike the last answer, this one is only 40 words so... *back slap*
What's ironic is last year's answer was a lot larger and better than this year's, so clearly you didn't learn the lessons of your own history. Shame shame shame. ^^
QUESTION 4:
Hardly. What you call randomness, I call "Tuesday". *yawns* XD
And although you mostly [emphasis on 'mostly'] write these in full sentences this year, I get the impression that last year's fact, while short, were a bit more random than this year's.... at least you gave me SIX facts last year, so I'm a little disappointed by the deprivation this year. >v<
1> Hmm... well we only get dinosaur lovers once in a blue moon, which is odd considering how popular they once were. Does the game have any relation to the old Primal Rage, or is it itss own thing?
2> Oh, I do recognize Gravity Falls from the list. I take it you'd be a Steven Universe fan too... we have a hardcore fan here who's made an 8x recreation of some donut shop in the series.
3> Okay, that's not too bad, although favourite colours are hardly exciting. More random would be because they'd remind you of Splatoon squid ink or something, or you could maybe tell us more about aura colours. And come to think of it, didn't you say it was "gray-blue" last year? XD
4> This one's a bit more like it, but it's not terribly original since you already talked about colour. How about dwelling on how much and what kids of things that Lovebird thingy eats? THAT would be random. Or better yet... just talk about teas... you had me wondering about that for over a year. XD
5> Fact's too short,... try explaining why and give an overly oddball and random reason why. You also mentioned water last year, although that one was even lighter on details. ^^;
QUESTION 5:
*back slaps you again* Sorry, that's an instinctive response I have whenever someone chooses this boring, selfish, useless, uninspiring and uncreative Right, and especially when said person chose a much better right last year. That's not to say you have that problem, no sirree. XD
QUESTION 6:
Correct, in a very... normal way. ;P
VERDICT:
Well... although you now have Gulliver installed and working (great!), somehow or other you ended up devolving to a state marginally worse than last year's application. What happened?! D:
Perhaps it would even out in the end, though. After all, the main problems with this year's app are a very short Question 3 and a short question 4.5,... all the rest, save for a decent Question 2 response, just contain answers that irk me due to the bold claims and the lackluster delivery, but at least they're not WRONG in the technical sense. In contrast, last year's application had an atrocious Question 2 and overly short Question 4's, so it would have still failed on a technical level... but it certainly packed more of a flavourful punch than this year's. :S
So for now you can't get in yet due to the technical problems with Question 3 and 4.5, but that's a good thing... because if you REALLY want in, I'm going to challenge you to do something crazy and cool...
You're going to take the BEST of last year's app...
http://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/servers/pc-servers/739830-big-sister-gulliver-minecraft-server-whitelisted?comment=1871
And the best of this year's app, and you will marry the two to make the BEST DAMN APPLICATION you can make! Once you can prove that you're willing to learn the lessons of history and deliver a superior product as a result of listening to my feedback, THEN you'd be as good as whitelisted.
But if that's too much trouble, I guess we'll see you again next year.... hope that's not the case.
Retired owner of the Big Sister Minecraft Server:
http://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/servers/pc-servers/2840492-big-sister-minecraft-server-whitelisted-vanilla
I'm so sorry! I had Gulliver installed, but I was a few requirements short. Sorry, I didn't mean to seem that way. Anyway thanks. I did read the guide, but I guess after all this time I forgot about it. Again thanks! And this is a strange question, but did you mean literally come back next year? I'm fine with it if I have to make another application after a certain amount of time, but just asking to be safe. THANK YOU!
I say thanks a lot XD
Additional Information (Marked with Blue)
Sorry for adding more than I'm supposed to and that I completely overlooked that I was supposed to put 5 facts about myself. Hopefully, I haven't wasted any of your time with this second post. Sorry for taking up space in this thread.
1) What is your Minecraft username (or "IGN")?
PrimordialMatter (I've changed my ign)
2) Please explain why you would like to join the Server.
Well, to state the obvious, I'd like to join the server to have fun and to atleast experience the fun of Minecraft with a huge community for the first time. I've also been looking for a server that was unique, different, and interesting enough for me to actually read details (turns out this is one). Aside from that, I'd like to join to make friends, and have fun in the server with them since I've never actually have been a group person or been in one. Lastly, I've been on a search for a long lasting server, and look, at long last, i finally found one... A post that's been here for ages and I completely overlooked it... Additionally, The thing that caught my eye is that at the forums, it says it strongly favours builders, and looking at the video itself actually proves that, many builds, regardless how it's built, I can definitely see that everyone put their time and efforts into this server, and that's one thing I actually like seeing. I also see that there are many informations provided (some are very specific too), therefore, I don't have to bombard you guys with questions. This seems like a server to join without having to worry about stuff happening behind my back. It seems pretty hard to get whitelisted too judging from more information needed, that's why I can trust this server since I feel like this server is safe, fun and comfortable to be on. Furthermore, judging from other people's applications, it seems that you guys handle them well, and you guys actually read them..... you guys also are friendly when executing tasks based on this thread. Furthermore, I actually enjoy being around with a large community, it wouldn't feel too lonely, or even boring since I have people to talk to. I also hear that this server has roleplay, I actually enjoy roleplaying, it inspires me to roleplay with others and create amazing stories out of the blue, and I like how people can choose to get off roleplaying and come back to it using the TabbyChat. (Sorry for rambling, i have hard time explaining sometimes haha) (Sorry for making my answer more than 60-90 words only)
3) Please explain how your talents, skills, experience, personality traits, and aspirations can help contribute positively to our server.
I'm very talented in building, not to brag about it, however, I'd like to keep learning and improve on it more especially with others. I'm very honest, trustworthy, respectful and friendly. Though I'm quiet and shy, I sometimes can give others a good time, that's if they want to stick around with me. My aspirations is to build something amazing, and large scaled, and that would stick to a theme. (I wont break one of the rights though. [that it has to be made with appropriate scale] so I'll keep off of that for now until I get an approval) I can promise the server help on others, and helpful tips, and give them an enjoyable experience, even if I'm new.
4) Please list five random facts about yourself that can help differentiate you from other players.
-I'm weak, but I have a strong heart and an optimistic mind. I'm very kind in person and also shy.
-I'm a loner at school, or anywhere literally, but factors like lonely, depression, or temptations can never drag me down with it.
-I've an amazing love for arts and music. I love anime, mangas, and drawing. I'm playing 4 instruments which are the guitar, piano, drums, and bass guitar. I'm dreaming to become a musician and an animator, since I enjoy it, and it's one thing technology won't take over in the future. (Paper and wood) I also want to learn how to sing and dance the old dance style (C-walk)
-I love eating, procrastinating, sleeping but staying up late(broken logic lol), swimming, and I love animals not insects(I like beetles and fireflies though)
-I'm not a very active person when it comes to physical training (excersizes or sports, basically gym) I never get fat though lol I'm always skinny no matter how much I eat and how lazy I am. I'm not a big fan of those stuff but I do enjoy some sports like speedball(dodgeball), basketball, and swimming. Even though I'm lazy I'm responsible and I try my best to do tasks I'm assigned to do and to keep promises. .
5) To ensure you understand your rights and responsibilities on our server, please read the Novice's Creed, and write down one right or responsibility that you enjoy the most.
To help keep the atmosphere on the server, to help keep it peaceful, laid-back, exhilarating, appreciative and fun. Now, I've joined many server's that I've grown on and actually enjoyed, except for the fact that they don't even last a week or two, they lose fun, people and the will to play anymore. I've seen many server's shut down and were actually pretty interesting. I've wanted a server where it can last a very long time, where I can show my true side on, and where everyone is enjoying as much as I am. And I can tell you this, it's sad seeing the server shut down and it's sad leaving a server since it doesn't give the player the interest to play anymore. I've once a story on a server I once loved and it lasted for a year, one of the best servers for me, but I won't tell since it'll take up space in this application, just ask me if you want to hear it. So in short, I want to also help keep this server on the same and right track it is on.
6) And finally, to confirm that you read the Big Sister Server Quick Guide please write down the name of the official server currency.
Cheese (Sponges), Blue Cheese (Lapis Lazuli Block)
*le facepalm* XD
The "next year" part was just a subtle poke at the fact you disappeared for a whole year in my response to my last review. You can repost an updated application, but you have to follow what I suggested which is to combine elements of both applications (old and new) into one super successful application. That's your main option now if you want to get whitelisted. >v<
Retired owner of the Big Sister Minecraft Server:
http://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/servers/pc-servers/2840492-big-sister-minecraft-server-whitelisted-vanilla