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Applications v.3
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THIS IS AN OLD POST. IF YOU WISH TO SEE THE CURRENT APP PAGE, PLEASE GO HERE.
Okay so application is a very strong word and not entirely accurate, but it's a term we all know so bear with me. This is the page where you officially submit your character information for the game! Apps will not really be judged on its contents but more making sure everything fits into the setting of the game. If you want more information on the setting, please check out the FAQ!
To see the previous app page, you can find it here: Year 1 (2022) | Year 2 (2023)
How do I join the game?
This app page is currently open! Apps can be submitted by players at anytime. Apps are reviewed by the mod on the first and third weekend of the month, ending at 6pm EST on Sundays (so if you submit an app at 9pm on Sunday it won't get read until the following relevant weekend). Please check the calendar to see when apps will be processed next.
To join the game, you'll require an invite from another player. Players can invite up to 2 people per month. To invite someone, have the person apping list the name of the person inviting them, and then the inviter should comment to their app confirming the invite. Apps that do not have a invitation confirmation will not be looked at by the mods. If a confirmation does not come within two app processing weekends of the app's submission, it'll be automatically rejected.
A new player must be in the game one full month from their app acceptance date before they can invite another player (meaning if their app was approved on September 18th, they can invite people starting October 18th). This is so the new player has a chance to get acclimated to the game and community enough to assist any friends they later invite to the game.
Players who were in the game but who dropped/were swept will not need an invite to rejoin the game for up to one month after their drop date. After that month, they will require an invite to rejoin.
Once you submit your app, you'll get a welcome comment confirming that everything is a-okay. Sometimes revisions will be requested if there is a need to fix with power purchases or possessions.
Is there a player/cast cap?
There are a couple caps! The first cap ia an overall player cap. Kaisou allows a total of 75 players. Should we ever reach cap, apps will close until openings become available.
The second cap is on the number of players with an OU (original universe) character. To make sure OU characters do not dominate the game, there is a current limit of 35 OU players. At the start of each month, we will make sure there are at least 2 OU player slots open so new players get a chance to app an OU. To keep one cast from dominating the limited OU slots, there is an OU cast cap of 6 OU characters per cast.
Finally, there is a total cast cap of 14 characters.
PLAYER SLOTS: 25/75 filled.
OU PLAYER SLOTS: 14/35 filled.
Casts near or at Cap:
Final Fantasy XIV - 4/6 OUs NEAR OU CAP
Honkai Star Rail - 13/14 NEAR TOTAL CAP
What kind of characters do you allow?
Most things! Canon characters, Original characters, CRAU, AU characters - the list goes on. Double characters are also allowed so long as the doubles are notably different from one another (examples: MCU Peter Parker and Into the Spider-verse Peter Parker would be fine as they are two clearly different interpretations of the character. Alternatively, a canon version of a character and an AU version of the same character would be fine as long as the AU causes a notable difference in the character). Customizable protagonists and characters from canons with different story routes are allowed, and any characters with differing story routes would be considered AUs from one another.
The only requirement for a character is that they do require a consistent canon history. This is because many of the plot events and mechanics deal with memories and connections to their previous life (or current life if an OU). If you wish to app a mascot character that doesn't have a specific canon background (a vocalid, clippy, the trix rabbit, etc) - you are welcome to write an OC that's inspired by the character with a clear established background to work from. Characters who have multiple canon iterations (like Link from Legend of Zelda or Sonic the Hedgehog) will need to pick a single iteration to pull their canon background from. Characters must also have been properly introduced (not just a quick cameo) in their canon for at least one month at the time of apping.
How many characters can I play at a time?
You can play up to four active characters at a time! Only two of these characters are allowed to be Original Universe and there is an overall OU player cap as mentioned above. You may only play 2 characters from the same canon.
Players who have been in the game consistently for one year (it doesn't have to be with the same character, just the player themselves is consistently in the game) and has never been contacted by the mods about their activity will gain two additional slots so they can app 6 characters total. Their OU slot will also increase by 1, allowing them to app up to 3 Original Universe characters.
How frequently can I submit an app?
There is no time restraint on the first two characters you app. If you join the game with the intent of playing two characters, you can app them both immediately or wait it out! However after you app your second character, you will require to wait one month between each new character app (so if you app your second character on March 2nd, you will need to wait until April 2nd to app a third character). This wait time applies even if you drop a character.
Should I include content warnings on my app?
If you are asking this question, the most likely answer is yes! These apps are not only read by a human app mod, but it's also linked on the taken list as their character info, so we cannot control who reads the app. So it is usually best practice to add a content warning if your app covers any content that may be seen as triggering, just so no one is blindsided by the app's contents.
The content warning should be done in a bold and red font so it is clearly visible and is specific about the kind of content it's warning about.
Examples of content that may require a content warning include: Abuse, Child Abuse/Neglect, Animal Abuse/death, Sexual misconduct of ANY variety, Drug/Alcohol abuse or addiction, common phobias (spiders, sharks, plane crashes, etc), human trafficking, gore, torture, suicide/self-harm, and more. Basically if you feel it's something that may be triggering to another player or the mods reading, please add a content warning just to be on the safe side.
As an aside, if your character has a history of abuse, that's okay! However, when going over their personal history we ask that you not go heavy on the details of the abuse, especially when it's a case of abuse that could feasibly happen in the real world. There are human moderators that have to read through your app, and reading a detailed account of child abuse can be A Lot. It's okay to acknowledge in their backstory that abuse happened, especially if it's a major influence to why the character are the way they are, but just keep it to barebone descriptions.
What type of characters can I play in this setting?
At this time, brand new players have the option of choosing between Normal AU, Paranormal AU, and Original Universe. Players who have been in the game at least 3 months also get the option of apping characters from the Black Order, POKEGO, Zodiac factions or a "Ronin". Details for each category are below:
Normal Modern AUs
Normals AU are exactly what it says on the tin: they're normal people. These characters have lived entirely normal lives on modern day Earth. Up until the day they joined the Libra app (aka when they join the game), they've been completely oblivious to anything strange about the world. Even if something paranormal-related did happen to them, their memories remember it as a more mundane event (for example if they got attacked by a monster, they'll remember it as a dog attack) - and it's only once they join the app may they remember how those events occurred. For the most part, their AU backstory should consist of things that could reasonably happen in a modern day Earth setting.
Upon acceptance, Normal AUs will be allowed be given 9 extra regain points (in addition to the base 4 everyone gets, so 13 points total) to spend as they wish. Any regains purchased will ICly come into effect after they join the game.
Paranormal Modern AUs
Paranormal AU characters are characters who also grew up in modern day Earth, but have experienced supernatural occurrences throughout their lives. Their experiences with the supernatural can vary wildly as long as it fits into the setting of Kaisou. Maybe they've been raised by a family aware of the supernatural, or they started as normal people and ended up crossing paths with the paranormal at some point in their lives. They may even be involved with a player-run faction (aka any faction that's not Zodiac, Black Order or POKEGO), or a new faction that you made up yourself!
These characters will get 9 extra points to be spent on elemental powers (aka Kaisou original powers) they obtained during their AU backstory. These points cannot be used for canon regains (though you are welcomed to purchase elemental powers that are similar to their canon powers, or pick something entirely new!). These points can be used for monster traits, but you need to include some explanation for why they are a monster (were they cursed? An experiment? Are their parent a monsterfucker?) and they will need to be at least half-human.
Paranormal characters can also be possessed. You can read more information about on the possesion info page.
Original Universe
Original Universe characters hail from their original world and find themselves arriving into this world through the Spirit Realm. They will not lose any memories of their canon lives, will maintain their appearances no matter how anime, and are allowed to have any items that they could reasonably carry on their persons upon arrival without any enchantments (in other words, no cheating with a mary poppins bag). If they were carrying a magical bag, the bag will split open in the Spirit Realm and all the contents will come spilling out on the ground, forcing your character to grab only what they can carry.
Power wise, OUs will be alotted 6 regain points to spend on retained abilities. Feel free to consult the regain pagefor clarity on the point values. Any powers that are not retained will have to be purchased later using regain points.
Black Order/POKEGO AU
PLEASE NOTE: Due to this character type requiring a thorough understanding of the game setting, these options is only available for players who have been in Kaisou for at least 3 months.
Players are limited to only have ONE character from each faction at a time (meaning you can have one Black Order member and one POKEGO member- but not more than one in each faction) UNLESS their second character started as another character type and are undergoing an apprentice program. Brand new players, don't worry about that too much. .
Black Order/POKEGO are AU characters who started either as Normal or Paranormal AU characters. However, unlike the other AU types who only begin regaining canon memories once they join the game, these characters began remembering their past lives and regaining canon abilities at an earlier point in their life - usually after a traumatic or high stress incident. Sometime shortly after they began remembering their past lives, they were approached by one of two factions:
THE BLACK ORDER: A secretive group devoted to protecting and preserving the Spirit Realm, particularly any realms that are considered sacred, by dispatching agents known as "Guardians" to manage supernatural incidents of note. While it varies from member to member, the Black Order aren't exactly known for being a chill group. Some Guardians join willingly while others were "strongly persuaded" to join (though after a recent rebellion, those who wish to leave the Order are now granted permission to leave). While you don't need to be religious to be part of the Black Order nor does it adhere to a particular religion, it is said to be funded by numerous religious denominations around the world. Thanks to that, Black Order Guardians will enjoy free housing (within reason, no mansions) and a comfortable salary to live on - though some may get a daytime job/go to school to keep up a persona. After a recent rebellion, the Black Order is under new leadership who tend to rule more reasonably than the previous. Thanks to the constant unusual activity in Kaisou, they have decided to send members to Kaisou and join the app in order to investigate what's going on.
POKEGO: A group devoted to the research and understanding of the Spirit Realm. All in all, they tend to be less hardcore than the Black Order and all members join willingly, though sometimes in the past it was a means to avoid joining the Black Order. POKEGO is less structured than the Black Order, with the group actually being made up of several different cohorts that focus on different areas of study related to the Spirit Realm (such as flora, fauna, gate locations, gods, etc etc). For a long time they held a positive reputation in paranormal circles, but that recently took a serious hit thanks to Professor Willow and his faction's deeds. Thanks to that, a lot of sponsors (including Zodiac) have pulled out and funding has really dried up. This means POKEGO researchers will have to find their own housing and find ways to make ends meet (in other words, you're broke). These days, the remaining members of POKEGO are working towards rebuilding their organization and repairing the bridges that have been burned.
Characters apped will either be in the role of Black Order Guardian or POKEGO Researcher that's been sent to Kaisou to help investigate the situation, and will join the Libra app in the spirit of cooperation with Zodiac (and to keep an eye on everyone). It's up to you if the character had already lived in Kaisou for some time, or is completely new in town. While both of these groups are made up of people who remember their past lives, before the events of Kaisou it was well understood among these group that regaining past memories was an extremely rare occurrence (like 1 in a few million rare), that memories of their past lives were to be kept hush-hush from outsiders - and anyone who refused to comply with the rules would have their past memories erased and powers sealed. So some may not be entirely sure how to feel about these Zodiac app users that have a lot less rules to follow. Typically POKEGO/Black Order characters should be at least 16 years of age. If you wish to app a younger one, they will be considered a trainee and special accommodations will need to be made (aka you need to talk to the mod about it).
Due to their special situations, Black Order/POKEGO characters can start with 20 regain points for their pre-purchased powers (versus the 9 that paranormal AU get). These regain points can be used for both Kaisou elemental powers AND canon regains. Black Order/POKEGO characters may also be possessed, which works the same way as Paranormal AUs.
POKEGO characters will be allowed 1 free pokemon that's up to horse size (and isn't a legendary) upon apping. This Pokemon will be completely depowered, but for 1 point you can unlock up to 4 of the abilities that are available for the Pokemon at Level 1 in the games. Any abilities beyond that would cost the same rates as if those abilities were on a player character. Additional pokemon would cost the same rate as a magical animal companion (aka based on size and they'd start with their level 1 abilities).
Zodiac AU
PLEASE NOTE: Due to this character type requiring a thorough understanding of the game setting, this option is only available for players who have been in Kaisou for at least 3 months.
Want to live out life as a corporate employee? Join Zodiac! Players are limited to ONE Zodiac employee at a time. Exceptions are made if a character decides to start working for Zodiac, but why would you.
Much like the Paranormal AUs, you were aware of the supernatural. But unfortunately, unlike the other AUs who received powers that'd make them protagonists in their own right -- you got the short end of the stick in the ways abilities manifested in you. Not only did your abilities make it difficult to maintain a life among normal citizens, but you were overlooked by elite groups like the Black Order and POKEGO.
Instead, you had to make peace with being an NPC in another hero's story and took a job with Zodiac. You have spent the past few months or years working for Zodiac and if you're particularly unlucky, helping clean up any messes the Libra app users have been leaving. Sure, it's a soulless corporation, but at least it's got dental for your fangs.
Then one day, the Libra App will appear on your personal devices and you'll begin recalling past memories. Perhaps your time as protagonist has come after all.
Due to their less-than-special situations, Zodiac characters start with 4 regain points for their pre-purchased powers (versus the 6 that paranormal AU get). They will also be allowed two free appearance regains (but nothing that gives them extra powers). Possessions are allowed, but they are possessed by lesser beings (as such, their contract price can be less severe if desired).
If you wish your Zodiac character to have more starting abilities, or you just like making them suffer, you can have them start off with flaws that will contribute to their overall pre-purchased point pool.
Players are limited to play one Zodiac employee at a time for now.
Zodiac Characters can have their apps submitted now, but won't make an IC appearance until July 2024 unless given mod permission.
FINALLY, PLEASE BE AWARE THAT DUE TO THEIR FACTION'S REPUTATION, ZODIAC CHARACTERS ARE LIKELY TO HAVE A GOOD DEAL OF NEGATIVE CR FROM OTHER CHARACTERS EARLY ON. Please be prepared to deal with this should you choose to app from these factions. Even if your character is a nice person, they will likely have to work extra hard to gain the trust of those around them.
Ronin AU
PLEASE NOTE: Due to this character type requiring a thorough understanding of the game setting, this option is only available for players who have been in Kaisou for at least 3 months. In addition, it is highly recommended you discuss your plans for a Ronin AU with the mod team beforehand, as this is the app route the app mods will be strictest about.
Players are limited to only have ONE Ronin character at a time..
Much like POKEGO/Black Order characters, Ronin are AU characters who started either as Normal or Paranormal AU characters. Just like POKEGO/Black Order, these characters began remembering their past lives and regaining canon abilities well before the Libra app ever came into their lives - usually after a traumatic or high stress incident.
However unlike their Black Order/POKEGO counterparts, their life path deviated. Perhaps wanting to avoid being under any faction's thumb, your character spent their life living on the run - trusting no one and never staying in one place for long. It's only when you began to hear stories of Kaisou, about the folks who have destroyed Krusnik and taken a stand against the Black Order, did you decide maybe this was a refuge safe for you.
Or perhaps you shared a much worse fate than your roaming brethen. Perhaps you were taken in by the old leadership of the Black Order, but was deemed unfit for Guardian duties for some reason. Instead of sealing your abilities and memories, you were locked away by the Black Order either for safe keeping or for research. Some of these prisoners were put under a magical sleep during their time, only awakening now to a whole new world. Or, if you were very unlucky, you were awake the entire time and only now are getting to taste freedom.
Finally, Ronin status may also apply to former Black Order members who have left the organization. Ronin status will also be applied to any Black Order members who decide to leave, but more on that later.
Due to their special situations, Ronin characters can start with 20 regain points for their pre-purchased powers (versus the 9 that paranormal AU get). These regain points can be used for both Kaisou elemental powers AND canon regains. Ronin characters may also be possessed, which works the same way as Paranormal AUs.
Applications
Please fill out the corresponding application and comment below! Subject should be "PLAYER NAME | CHARACTER NAME | APP TYPE".
| Normal Modern AU | Paranormal Modern AU | Original Universe | Black Order/POKEGO AU |
| Zodiac AU | Ronin AU | ||
Kels | James Rogers | OU, CRAU
Contact: discord: secretofthekels; plurk: speedstering
Invited by: :3c
Other Characters: Portgas D. Ace
Character Name: James Rogers
Canon: OU | CRAU
Canon Point: Post Next Avengers movie and the events of Earth 10943, as well as events that happened during his time on the Tranquility (Ataraxion)
Age: 18
Birthday: April 20th
History: CW: death, children in peril, teenagers deciding villains need to die
Canon History
Near the climax of the events of Next Avengers, while watching his sister fly off into space and knowing there was a real chance she'd never come back, James simply closed his eyes for a single second... and found himself waking up in a pod full of liquid with a tube shoved down his throat. This was his first jump, his first time stepping foot on that damn ship that traveled the universe snatching people from space and time and trapping them in a horror-filled mystery ship with a bit of a death wish.
For a time, he lived month by month on this ship, going through the horrors that were thrown at them by out of control powers, stops at random planets, and things that just didn't make much sense. He met a Tony Stark from another universe, younger and way different than his Tony, and became used to the idea that multiple universes existed with different versions of the same people. He met Libby, a girl who taught him to bounce back and make the most of whatever time he has with people. And eventually, Francis showed up on the ship. And together, they decided to take protecting people into their own hands, instead of being seemingly shut-out by the adults on board. Amazingly enough, there were enough younger people on board feeling the same way that they formed their own Avengers team to parallel the one already on board.
Unfortunately, that didn't last long. Because between getting hurled into the Silent Hell that had crept on board and living through nightmares brought to life and the ship losing power and masks changing how people acted, James found himself back home instead of waking up from the next jump. And while he was happy to be back with his siblings and father (the Tony Stark from his universe, not the two on the ship) the Francis he was with back home knew nothing of the ship, and the girl he'd come to - cooties forbid - love... wasn't with him.
Marvel comics are confusing, but this comic story takes place after the events of the Next Avengers film.
After the events of Earth 10943, while standing in the dark and the aftermath of Torunn's storm, Tony and Bruce's bodies still warm and bleeding behind them, James blinked... and found himself back on the ship. Francis was still there, no time having passed between the jumps for him, and Azari would arrive soon after James from the same point. Seeing the Tonys still on the ship, when James' own had died so recently, was hard. But with the support of his team, his family, and the girlfriend he hadn't seen (on his end) for two years, he got used to it. And settled back into the routine he had before leaving Tranquility the first time around. A short while went by, where James simply lived and survived the horrors of the ship and the things happening around them, but eventually he and Libby, while exploring the ship, got trapped away from the rest of the crew when the power seemingly went down. Doors were locked and blockades lowered, communications completely out for a while. And with that came a drop in temperature, a fight for survival as the support systems of the ship seemingly went on the fritz. While James survived it, not too worse for wear, he came back to the living quarters of the ship alone. Libby had died during their time apart from the group, falling asleep in the cold of James' arms, never to wake up again.
Time went on, and while James didn't really get over Libby, he forced himself to adjust to the fact she was dead as well as he could. As well as he'd done with Bruce and Tony before getting thrown into a ship with their duplicates just minutes later. Soon enough, after crawling back into a pod for a jump, James wouldn't exactly return for the next one. But he didn't know that.
Personality:
Legacy (positive)
As much as it stresses him out sometimes, James is proud to carry his parent's legacies on his back. He's proud to live as a symbol, because he knows the remaining people on his Earth need one to follow. He may question himself sometimes and he may find it hard, but he will always go back to being the hero that people need to see.
Leader
As much as James can be a brat and a pain in the ass, when it comes to combat and stressful situations, he's a natural leader. It's easy for him to take charge and organize groups, just as it's easy for him to tell people their wrong and stand in their way in case he needs to. He doesn't feel any shame or qualms about taking charge and being the one to make decisions when the going gets tough.
Inspiration
As much as James hates to admit it, he is his father's son in more ways than one. While he's normally pretty short and quiet when he speaks, if the situation calls for it he can stand in front of others and come up with a heartfelt, inspirational speech at the drop of a hat.
Family First
There is nothing more important to James than his family. His brothers and sister are the only thing he still has in his world, really, and he will do anything to keep them safe. Anything.
Legacy (negative)
Now as great as being Captain America's son is, and as cool as it is having Black Widow as your mother-- there's always another side to having a legacy. And boy does James feel it. He never really got to know his parents, they were killed when he was really little, but James grew up in a huge shadow. Even now, acting as Captain America in his world and in the world he just came from, he still feels like he falls short. After all, how could anyone live up to the original Captain America?
Bratty
Maybe it's a factor of being a teenager, or maybe its because he was raised by Tony Stark, but James is a brat. He always has something to say and always has some sort of attitude about things. And god forbid you try and wake him up before he's ready to get up. He's trying to be a little better about this, but hey. You can only do so much.
Unwanted
More of a factor of his time on the Tranquility than anything else, but James is very aware that sometimes, he's not wanted around. He met his fair share of Tony Starks, Natashas, and Steves from all kinds of universes, and while he had some good interactions with them, he's also been flat out told by a version of his mother that she didn't want to be around him. As such, it's a constant gnawing worry, when he meets people, that he's not actually wanted there. He tends to default to assuming this of people and being pleasantly surprised when they're fine with him being there.
Morally Grey
While on the Tranquility, James put on a mask that ate away at his morality, leaving him permanently changed. As such, he's okay with corporal punishment, even going so far as to not feel any guilt over executing a villain in his canon.
Trauma
To say the least, James is a damaged kid. His world sucks, his parents and most of the heroes were wiped out, he had to take up the mantle of a hero and save the world as a young teenager, and then he experienced countless horrors in the halls of the Tranquility during the time he spent on that ship. He tries not to think about it too much, but with everything he's experienced in his short life, the kid's a bit damaged.
Time of Arrival to Kaisou: One month before this app! He's been laying low and gathering information, as well as trying to find his footing after being in the Hell of his world and the Tranquility. Not to mention, but waking up with new abilities is more than a little disorienting.
As for his labyrinth, it could be some combination of a spaceship that perhaps eventually opened into a ruined city as James made his way through it, eventually landing him in Kaisou!
Items: His Captain America uniform, as well as a hard-light shield projector fastened to his left wrist. It is a kind of bracelet/glove combination and can project a shield with physical properties for both defense and the ability to be thrown as a weapon for a short period of time. If this needs to be nerfed, however, that's okay! He's used to the projector being broken, honestly, though if he could at least summon a shield for defense (and not be able to, you know, throw light) that'd be awesome.
Retained Abilities:
While James doesn't have superpowers, both of his parents are genetically enhanced supersoldiers and he exhibits increased strength, speed, and endurance in his canon. As such, it can be assumed that he, like Steve Rogers, is functioning at peak human levels, as he's able to parry and block attacks that would send other humans flying, as well as exhibits agility and acrobatic skills far above those of a normal human. As such, the best Kaisou equivalents for this strength, endurance and agility that I could find are the following:
4 Points - Improved Physical Abilities - Enhanced Bulk - strength, reflexes, endurance, speed.
1 Point - Regeneration - Low - Cuts and bruises heal within a day, more severe injuries heal within a week. can still die from fatal injuries and cannot regrow limbs.
1 Point - Wind - High Jump - Low - Jump slightly higher than normal.
Welcome!
Please take the following steps before you get started:
Additionally, if you want to make a personal inbox for your character, feel free to do so!
James will find themselves either in a labyrinth (a labryinth that resembles parts of the spaceship and the city. Throughout it, there's many mementos of James's adventures... as well as many reminders of his very dead parents - or rather, the shadow they left behind ) OR they can awaken somewhere in one of the stable gates. Either way, once they manage to exit the spirit realm, they'll find a smart phone along with a book of instructions how to use it.
Note: Regarding the projector, it will be nerfed so for now, it all it can do is make a shield that's good for one hit at a time! It can be re-powered using regain points!
You are welcome to make a network post, an intro log, or just start tagging around! Officially Zodiac will welcome them to the network on their next post (which will be on the 1st, but you are more than welcome to post and comment before then. The September event log will be posted in a few days!
You now have 4 points that can be spent on any Regains for the month. These regains will ICly take effect after the Libra app appears on the phone.
Re: Welcome!
This'll be the journal!! o/