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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 |
Zhongli | Genshin Impact | Black Order AU
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Character Name: Zhongli
Canon: Genshin Impact (Black Order AU)
Canon History: The CEO of Geo himself.
Canon Personality:
đ¸ Stoic. Not to be confused with stubborn, Zhongli is something of a supportive rock for those around him, and it can be difficult to tell what he is thinking. (But he might be a little obstinate when it comes to certain things.)
đ¸ Calm. Similarly, he's polite and reserved, and not prone to raising his voice or causing trouble (on purpose, anyway).
đ¸ Sentimental. Zhongli has an affinity for things and people that have a long memory, much like him. Though, he isn't above disposing of priceless artifacts when they do not belong in the world anymore.
đ¸ Caring. It seems that no one has a bad word to say about Zhongli. He has acted as a guide and mentor for countless characters met over the course of the quests in Liyue, and continues to do so in modern day.
đ¸ Traditional. As something of a walking historian, he places special emphasis on rituals, traditions, and old beliefs. This is why he is given the position he holds at Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, but it comes to light very frequently in all he does.
đ¸ Materialistic. He has a taste for the finer things: good food, good drink, fine clothes, finer entertainment. From the outside this may seem shallow, but it stems from a deep appreciation of the wealth (both material and cultural) of Liyue. It can drive people up the wall, though.
đ¸ Knowledgeable. Zhongli knows a little about a lot of things, a bit like a walking Wikipedia. Unfortunately, he mostly uses these powers to offer trivia rather than doing anything of tangible benefit. That, after all, would be acting as a god and not the "normal mortal man", Zhongli.
đ¸ Kind. Zhongli's numerous deeds as Rex Lapis range from the generous (giving a blind old elemental the power of sight) to...
đ¸ Unyielding. As a god, he was feared for his great power. He fought and killed many just like him. "Good and evil have nothing to do with it" is the way he thinks.
đ¸ Lawful. Contracts are law, and law is binding. Without contracts and standards there is only chaos, and no measure of what can be considered "good" or "bad". Those who break contracts are said to suffer the "wrath of the rock", which is an unspecified punishment but one that strikes fear into Liyue's people nevertheless. It can be surmised that Rex Lapis had turned more than a few people into stone as punishment.
đ¸ Fair. Though he might literally have buried people who betrayed others, he tries to make the punishment suit the crime. He's mellowed out enough over the years that breaking a contract won't mean he'll appear like a grim reaper and kill someone, but he's also not afraid to take his gloves off should someone be hostile.
đ¸ Merciful. There are certainly a few instances where he could have killed people for breaking their word, but instead he lets them go with a lesson having been learned. This is not the same as letting it slide; he chooses the truth as punishment for one young misguided lady who is convinced that Rex Lapis murdered her people's god, and he gives a Fatui member a good beating for breaking the same contract.
đ¸ Modest. Though he is a god of great power and deeds, Zhongli understates his abilities and doesn't like to take credit for things. His association with historians and archaeologists is not only out of desire to learn, but perhaps to gently correct some assumptions made about his character in history. (He knows such things are often futile, though.)
đ¸ Hindsight. His wisdom was hard-won. Though the Warrior God of Liyue has a history of violence (and is even called "brutish" by another god), the severity of the wars he fought, grievous losses suffered, and burden of leadership wore down his sharp edges. He is keenly aware of his history, however. A part of that still lurks beneath that calm veneer, and always will.
đ¸ Bad with money. The worst combination: materialistic, but also completely unable to grasp the concept of not having wealth when you need it. Zhongli has spent most of his existence able to conjure gold at whatever convenience, but in his "new" life as a mere mortal man, he no longer can. He has no real concept of how much things cost even though he can tell when something is valuable. Haggling? What's that?
đ¸ Reluctant to lead. Zhongli is someone who really just hates responsibility. He took charge in the aftermath of the Guili Assembly's fall because it was the only choice. Otherwise, the people he strove to protect would die. Weak gods who can't protect anything could end up destroyed by their own people, a fact he knew well. He might have some knowledge of politics, but he wasn't eager to play the game.
đ¸ Clever. This guy faked his death as part of an elaborate plan to test his beloved nation's resilience. Seeing them able to unite and dispose of a threat he would normally have dealt with himself, he was happy to cede his position and step into retirement. Though he can't take credit for masterminding every single moving part, it's still incredibly frustrating to his companions that he pulled it off... and interesting.
đ¸ Tired. After so long as a ruler in touch with his people, and having walked alongside them for thousands of years, Zhongli is more than ready to step out of the limelight. He is weary, but not cynical. His motive for retirement was the simple wish to have someone say to him, "You've finished your duties, go ahead and call it a day." In all his years of service, he never shied away from his work, or took a vacation... He's ready.
đ¸ Hopeful. Though the fate of old gods is to sometimes go mad, Zhongli's definition of erosion can be attributed to losing friends, and to the way he himself has been changed over the years. He isn't in any danger of going mad, but he also knows not to overstay his welcome. It's his firm belief after seeing his people come together and the Traveler's deeds that the future is in good hands.
AU Name: Fang Zhongli (æšéįĻģ)
AU Birthday: 12/31
Faction: Black Order
AU History: Zhongli was born in something of a contentious era of history. He served underneath a bloodthirsty warlord in feudal China, and became known for his ferocity as well as his honor. Some called him a zealot, others called him fair, but no one would dare call him gentle. Fearing that his most trusted warrior would betray him and take over ruling his territory, the warlord had him ambushed and arrested for treason. This was a clear breach of their contract and the warlord's word. As he was tied up and prepared to be executed, Zhongli's powers awakened; in an explosion of earth and fury, he buried all who opposed him beneath massive stone spears, and there was silence.
Realizing that he could no longer live as a human, he used his past memories as an archon to guide his path forward. He would eventually take many names as he lived through the ages as an observer. At times he would intervene for purely personal reasons, but for the most part he was content to live, observe, and record the important events of his nation's history as he saw them. Among his many professions he'd tried: manual laborer, fisherman, shoemaker's apprentice, librarian, potter, and lawyer.
During his travels he fell into the company of another immortal companion, and they became best friends. They spent centuries walking the same path, talking at length about philosophies, the course of history, the endless possibilities of the future. But something... strange happened in his friend. They began to erode, to fracture, and go mad. Eventually they lost the semblance of humanity they'd gained, and became a danger even to Zhongli himself. His power alone wasn't enough to contain them.
He could neither bring himself to kill his friend nor could he bear anyone else to do it. It would be a betrayal of the contract they had made, where Zhongli served as their eyes to guide them in the world above. So Zhongli sought the help of someone else—an organization not quite as old as he was, but well-established, that helped with such issues when they concerned the realms of gods. Zhongli arranged to meet an agent of the Black Order through his many contacts and he explained the situation.
Naturally he had prepared a 300 page contract detailing his terms and conditions. In exchange for sealing his friend and preventing them from further descending into rampaging madness, Zhongli would assist the Black Order with whatever they required. If Zhongli managed to grow in power that he could seal or do away with his friend himself, or if the Black Order could no longer uphold their end of the deal, he would be able to terminate the contract. After 1000 years of service, if Zhongli still had not found an alternate solution, the Black Order would have the authority to dispose of his friend however they saw fit. Either way Zhongli would lose his friend since sealing essentially returned his friend to mundane status and gave him a normal life... but with this contract he would have the incentive to look for an alternative solution, where perhaps his friend could be saved and have their memories returned... and if not, Zhongli at least could seal them under his own power, and no longer rely on the Black Order for support.
His proposal accepted and the contract signed, Zhongli then spent another few decades in the basement as an archivist, occasionally racking up insane amounts on the budget and acting as a consultant for various matters, before he was finally sent to Kaisou under specific orders. No one knew how to get out of the contract with him and their legal team was already inundated with helpful "corrections" from Zhongli himself, so this seemed the best option.
AU Personality Differences: Zhongli is still very, very old and has the perspective of an observer, though he's soft and sentimental for slightly different reasons. He has the burden of memory and has lost a lot of friends, but it was due to the normal human wars he lived through and the passage of time. He also doesn't carry the guilt of the Archon War, though he remembers bits and pieces of it; he remembers enough that it actively prevents him from wanting to take any responsibility as a leader post awakening. He believes he is a very poor choice of leader and would end up stepping down much like his other self did, and as he's keenly aware of his humanity here, he isn't sure he could do it without going mad from the pressure... arguably his own version of erosion.
Unlike the Zhongli in Teyvat who had the aid of numerous creatures and personalities to stabilize and assure his eventual reign, this one doesn't have as many immortal friends, so he's spent far more of his time alone. He still has that craving for contact, though.
Element: Earth, obviously.
Purchased Powers:
đ¸ Fucking glowing archon hair why (2 pts)
đ¸ Gold eyes (1 pt)
đ¸ True immortality (cannot die or be killed) (4 pts)
đ¸ Master elemental manipulation (earth) (4 pts)
đ¸ Full Shapeshifting (into his dragon form, though it's capped at 7 feet) (4 pts)
- 1 point left over!
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Additionally, if you want to make a personal inbox for your character, feel free to do so!
At some point recently Zhongli 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! March's event log can be found here.
You now have 5 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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