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Applications v.2
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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.
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. Finally, to keep one cast from dominating the limited OU slots, there is an OU cast cap of 6 OU characters per cast. There's no cap on AUs from the canon at this time, just OUs!
PLAYER SLOTS: 33/75 filled.
OU PLAYER SLOTS: 14/35 filled.
Casts near or at Cap:
Final Fantasy XIV - 4/6, NEAR 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. As of September 2023, you may only play 2 characters from the same canon.
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.
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 or POKEGO factions. 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 to pick two free regains (canon regain or an elemental power) that can be worth up to 3 points each. These regains 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 6 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, 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 can do one of the following options for their retained options. Feel free to consult the regain page for clarity on the point values.
- 3 abilities that have the power equivalent of a 1-point regain (very low level power)
- 2 abilities that have the power equivalent of a 2-point regain (medium level power)
- 1 ability that has the power equivalent of a 3-point regain (advanced level power)
Retained abilities can apply to any magical items they have with them EXCEPT for anything that'd increase their inventory or would be considered otherwise gamebreaking. Any other abilities or items that don't have their powers retained will be completely depowered and will require regain points to gain back.
Black Order/POKEGO 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
As of April 2023, 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 character, but not more than one in each faction).
Black Order/POKEGO characters 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. 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. The Black Order itself is run by a mysterious council of leaders, who give orders to their Guardians to fulfill. 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 it's by means as a way 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 16 regain points for their pre-purchased powers (versus the 6 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.
As of April 2023, 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).
FINALLY, PLEASE BE AWARE THAT DUE TO THEIR FACTION'S REPUTATION, BLACK ORDER AND POKEGO CHARACTERS (ESPECIALLY POKEGO) 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.
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 |
Ash Carbide | Trails of Cold Steel | Black Order AU
Contact: PM
Invited by: MYSELF
Other Characters: August Villareal, Rhel Fashonti, Yusuke Kitagawa
Character Name: Ash Carbide
Canon: Trails of Cold Steel
Canon History: Here
Canon Personality: Ash acts like a punk and, to be honest, he is very much a punk but he's a good kid deep down. Really, really deep down. You might have to dig a little. His prickly, rebellious "fuck you and fuck them I do what I want" is thick and for most people is all they will ever see of Ash Carbide. Once he gets to know you, though, and once the whole curse situation is handled, it is a lot easier to see his softer, kinder side. He's still not going to get willingly sappy, though. That's not his thing.
He's really a boy of dualities. He seems like someone who doesn't care about school, but he's one of the smartest people in class. He dresses like a punk, but he loves to read and is in the Literature Club. He doesn't care about following rules, but when push comes to shove he can be a wonderful leader. He's a mess and he knows it and frankly he doesn't care to change that. Fuck that.
AU Name: Ashley "Ash" Cabott, born Johan Webber
AU Birthday: July 18th
Faction: Black Order
AU History: Ash was born Johan Webber in Germany seventeen years ago to Jan and Emilia Webber. Unfortunately they died in a car accident when he was three, and that was when Krusnik got their hands on him. They erased Johan Webber from existence and shipped him off to their various labs. He spent a few years in a lab focused on trying to raise super soldiers only to then be shipped off to a lab focused on possession. Ash, as he was now known, was particularly belligerent and they felt they might be able to get a war god to possess him.
This didn't happen, as when he was about 9 or 10 the facility he was in was raided by some madman and while Nightroad had nothing to do directly with what happened to Ash, it probably didn't help. The lab he was in had a habit of tossing kids into the stable gate they had in the so-called basement, hoping for a possession. They'd monitor the situation, letting the weaker ones die while they pulled the promising ones out. Rinse, repeat, and so on. Except when the lab was raided, it was all hands on deck and this included the ones monitoring the gate they had just thrown Ash into.
Every other kid in that gate that day died, even ones that might have otherwise been okay after being pulled from the gate. The only survivor was Ash, and the second he got out of the gate he used the chaos from the raid to make a break for it.
The only success the lab would likely ever have, gone in a flash.
Ash wandered around the area in a daze until he was picked up by the authorities and placed in a group home. One of the women there, named Ellen Cabott, took a shine to Ash and did her best to help him not fall through the cracks. When she died three years later, Ash took her last name to honor the one adult in his life who ever gave a fuck about him. He then promptly left the group home and proceeded to get into all sorts of trouble, driven on by his "little friend". One asshole he fought asked if his name was short for Ashley, hoping to get a rise out of the kid; Ash just said "you're fuckin' right it is" and knocked his teeth out. (He has. Some regrets about this but honestly he doesn't care enough to change it.)
He fought and stole and did whatever he had to to survive until he was about fifteen, when the Black Order picked him up. Along with the memories (that Ash was pretty sure were hallucinations from the trauma of his whole everything), Ash was constantly beating the shit out of people way out of his weight class and his little friend swore it wasn't his doing. The Black Order informed him that the memories were real, he was just reincarnated, and that his abilities were in fact carry overs from that past life. They gave him the choice of joining up with them or having it all sealed away; since he was already possessed and he doubted they could do anything about that even if they tried to seal his memories away, Ash joined up. It wouldn't be the first time he agreed to work with some shady fuckers, after all.
Upon joining up, the Black Order gave Ash a crash course in normal high school lessons in between missions. He's sharp, so he was caught up pretty quickly despite the constant need to fight thanks to his Little Friend and ready to actually do some work.
So they sent him to Kaisou, because that city is Batshit Insane and what's one more guy who wants to fight god?
AU Personality Differences: He is somehow even less likely to trust people than his canon self is, and due to the possession is way more belligerent. Otherwise, same old Ash.
Element: Fire
Purchased Powers: ARCEUS II and the Scorpio Master Quartz with the starting level of abilities unlocked (3 points)
His switchaxe (2 points)
Sense presence of others within 500 feet (4 points, suck it Schwarzer)
Temporary fire immunity for ten minutes (3 points)
He can explode (4 points)
Possession: Ash has been possessed since he was about ten or so, after Abel Nightroad raided the Krusnik lab he was being kept in. The raid nearly killed him and he was only saved by a Neikea (a Greek spirit of quarreling) deciding it liked this kid. His contract price is that he has to provoke someone and get into a physical altercation at least once a week. He hasn't told anyone about this (unless the Higher Ups in the Black Order can just tell).
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!
At some point recently Ash received orders to investigate the situation in Kaisou. Today, they will be sent an invite to join the Libra app in order to help with their mission. It's up to them if they wish to disclose their affiliation with the Order, but other Order members will know their identity. All Black Order members are issued a uniform - tailored made and customized to fit their personal aesthetic - that they can wear as much or as little as they like. You are welcome to have them make a network post, or just start tagging around! January's event log can be found here.
Your possession has been approved! As for the Black Order's awareness, the higher ups are aware and probably would send him on some pretty fight-heavy missions. However, they haven't bothered to tell any of the fellow guardians in Kaisou, so it's up to Ash if he wants to reveal that!
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!