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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 |
Zero | Final Fantasy XIV | Paranormal Modern AU
Contact: jerkbender @ gmail [dot] com // saffy#0318
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Character Name: Zero
Canon: Final Fantasy XIV (Paranormal Modern AU)
Canon History: (CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE NEWEST PATCH 6.3) Here. Surprisingly detailed for a wiki.
Canon Personality:
🌒 Honest. Zero has no reason to spread lies, which means she's honest. Brutally so, at times.
🌒 Detached. Emotions are a luxury that she does not have as a voidsent. Emotion is a human thing. She regards her world with a cold, logical detachment that has kept her from perishing.
🌒 Curious. Though she has little reason to be, Zero is very curious about the Light in the world and the way that Etheirys' people work. Her natural curiosity is what leads her to join the Scions in their quest to find the dragon lost in the Thirteenth. She asks a lot of innocent questions, and a lot of why—even if it makes her stand out to ask things like "why don't you just leave that person for dead?"
🌒 Tenacious. She is scrappy even when outnumbered, fighting til the very last of her strength. Refusing to be conquered, even when helpless her spirit does not break. She simply waits for her chance to break free.
🌒 Independent. Zero spent considerable time under the oppressive thumb of Zenos, who stole her power and forced her into servitude. She remembers this time well and despises being under the thumb of others. She ran off on her own rather than serving a stronger voidsent in exchange for safety, and her domain eventually became the home of misfit demons who were too cowardly or had lost their masters.
🌒 Rudderless. She has little in the way of her own motivations. Instead, she follows her curiosity and a quietly understated sense of adventure. She takes interest in the Warrior of Light and the Scions and follows them partially because she's curious about what they'll do, but she has no strong attachment or goals until she realizes that a "fire burns in [her] breast." Up until then, she seems to follow her own whims.
🌒 Logical. Zero has a very particular set of rules. She declares she'll only aid the party if given payment. However, the price of this payment can vary depending on her mood, from someone's mana reserves to a simple apple. She obviously isn't above tweaking her own rules or making excuses to do what she wants, though she'd never admit it.
🌒 Tactless. Owing to her slow reacclimation to humanity, Zero can say things that are strange or downright rude without realizing she's broken some rule. She also doesn't... care if someone gets upset, though she seems to be aware of her misstep if she doesn't receive the expected reaction.
🌒 Impulsive. Though she's out of touch with her own emotions and her own heart, that doesn't stop her from rushing into situations that defy "proper" logic-- such as protecting innocents or taking on a veritable army by herself. Sometimes she'll do these things and not understand why she did them.
🌒 Protective...? Zero may have no desire to be a leader, but others gravitated to her strength on the Thirteenth, and she watched over them with a keen, discerning eye that could tell when something was amiss about them. She also won't stand by while people perish unnecessarily, when she knows that she could easily help them. Despite her insistence, others see her as something of a guardian, if not exactly maternal.
🌒 Strong-willed. For a voidsent, it's kill or be killed, eat or be eaten. Even so, she despises the act of consuming others' life force because it dulls the sense of self, and consumes energy only. The fact that she's lived for possibly centuries and kept her form speaks to her sense of self.
AU Name: Cecilia Black
AU Birthday: November 1st
AU History:
(cw: child abuse/experimentation)
Hailing from a rural part of Ireland, Trista was an impoverished woman in a bad situation. Unfortunately, this made her the perfect prey for Krusnik. They coerced her into cooperation with the promise of shelter, food, and money. What they did was far from charitable. They immediately recruited the woman into their current twisted project, which involved combining humans with the mana and genetics of supernaturals (monsters).
Though Trista was not strong or gifted, she was resilient enough to carry her unborn child to term... though not without consequences. The experiments that Krusnik forced on the woman had touched the baby in her womb, gifting the child a half-existence. Cecilia was born a normal-looking baby with brown hair and gray eyes, but she radiated a soul-deep darkness that made her ideal for further experimentation.
Surprisingly enough, Cecilia's mother lasted a few years longer. At night she told her daughter fanciful stories of heroes waging war against evil, mostly based on books and radio shows she had heard in her youth. As Krusnik ramped up its experiments, Trista grew weaker and eventually succumbed to her poor health. Cecilia was only about four, and reacted about as well as anyone can expect—by taking out her rage and grief on everything around her with her powers.
This was precisely what Krusnik wanted. They subdued her and subjected her to countless trials, buffeting her with all kinds of magic to test her limits and see what else they could awaken. They even threw her into battle against both beasts and true monsters, and whatever horrors their lab could create, but they never let her die. Whenever she got close to death they'd bring her back from the brink and start it all over again when she'd healed. This was how she grew up: knowing very little save for pain and experiments and the briefest moments of mercy from handlers who usually didn't last long. She retreated into a corner of her mind to keep her sanity and thought only of survival, a void where no one and nothing could touch her.
Krusnik realized at some point that, though Cecilia had survived and most of their other subjects in this division had not, she lacked the chimerical qualifications they had hoped to cultivate. She showed no signs of turning into a shade, nor even possession. Though they'd sunk countless years into the fortification of their shadow child, something had to be done.
The atmosphere in the lab changed enough that even Cecilia noticed. In the middle of the night, a team of scientists and muscle were sent to dispose of their failed experiment. She fought like hell against the injections, so they grabbed guns. When the guns weren't enough, they tried for magic, but it was too late: nothing is more terrifying or unpredictable than a cornered animal. Sensing her chance for freedom, Cecilia tore through her attackers with shadow magic and made her escape.
Her identification bracelet gave her designation as 02943 so she took the alias Zero when asked her name. Through the kindness of strangers she was given clothes and a chance to get on her feet in a small town. It wasn't long before some strange men came asking around about an escaped "hospital" patient. This kicked off a game of cat and mouse; every time Zero started to get established somewhere, she would have to run away again. A few years ago she realized that North America might be safer, so she secured a plane ticket and landed on the east coast. In order to avoid detection, she made her way inward, until she heard a rumor about Kaisou's supernatural happenings.
Curious despite herself, and craving stability more than she cared to admit, she hitchhiked to Kaisou to investigate.
AU Personality Differences:
This Zero is a little more traumatized than the Zero in canon, who may not remember how things were before the war, but would at the very least recall the world before it was swallowed by the void. Zero had very no memories to go on since she was raised in the lab. She had some vague expectations of what the outside world is like due to listening to the people who worked in the center as well as the stories her mother told, but very little of it is helpful-- thankfully she has some real-world experience. Zero also has a lot of painful memories floating around that she's just... dissociated from, which is a totally normal and healthy coping mechanism. It's fine, though. Probably.
Because of her lack of knowledge and abilities, she's forced to rely on others more. She still puts emphasis on not owing anyone anything, though, because she feels like it might be used against her... or cause Krusnik to find and punish anyone who helped her. That too. She is a hard worker, but only on her own terms, as is to be expected.
In canon, the object that would be the source of Zero's angst and revenge is dead, so justice has already been served and she can move on. However, Krusnik is an organization that is very much alive and still doing horrible things. She feels an intense desire to destroy that place, and an even more intense fear of being discovered-- neither of which she has begun to process.
Element: Shadow
Purchased Powers:
- Can make medium sized claws of shadow or a medium-sized blades made of compressed darkness to attack. (2 pts)
- Enhanced strength (2 pts)
- Slowed aging (you twice as long to age). (2 pts)
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!
The Libra app will now download onto Zero's phone unexpectedly. You are welcome to have her make a network post, or just start tagging around! December's event log can be found here.
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.
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