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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)
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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".

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Vergil \ Devil May Cry 5 \ Supernatural AU

[personal profile] kowase 2023-04-04 12:42 am (UTC)(link)
Player Name: Prince
Contact: [plurk.com profile] k1b0 / Emet-Selch#8008 @ discord
Invited by: Shannon
Other Characters: Vash the Stampede

Character Name: Vergil
Canon: Devil May Cry 5
Canon History: Historyeee

Canon Personality:

"Might controls everything, and without strength you cannot protect anything, let alone yourself."


🔹 Has (mostly) complete control over his emotions. He doesn't get explosively angry or show many emotions that are too strong in one direction of another. He has a deep focus on keeping himself under a certain level of professionalism, and as a result he tends to come off as cold, impassive, and without any strong emotions. Only when something truly sets him off--when things don't go his way, or when he's frustrated to a point where he can't maintain the calmness he forces into his demeanour--does he let anything slip. When he does, his small bursts of emotion don't last long as he struggles to put a cap on them soon after they've managed to escape.

🔹 An extreme introvert. Vergil exudes a feeling of someone who truly isn't one to get close to others; he doesn't develop personal relationships (not even with his brother, who he regularly used to try to kill) and he holds everyone else in his life at an arm's length, as if he's afraid to get close to them. This likely stems back to when he was a child and he first experienced loss; as his one true wish in life was that, way back then, all he wanted was to be protected and loved. Older and Jaded as he is now, he seems to believe he doesn't need it--or, perhaps, that he doesn't deserve it.

🔹 A man of great pride. Hates fighting dirty, Vergil has a sense of honor, regardless of what the situation is. He despises dirty tricks, low blows, or even going up against an opponent who has a disadvantage in any sort of altercation against him. This stems back to his need to be seen as superior above others, to prove to those who witness him--and himself--that he's strong, and that he doesn't need to rely on cheap tricks or underhanded means to win. It's a pride thing, and dear god this man has a sense of pride that's through the roof.

🔹 Overly formal, in everything he does. When speaking, he tends to use antiquated language or long, drawn out speech where simple sentences or shortcuts would do. This once again likely hooks back into his sense of pride as a person--as well as his obsession with old literature, poetry, and history. Once again, he only seems to break free of this sort of staunch way of speaking when he's frustrated or angry--quickly regaining focus once he's collected himself.

🔹 A high focus on himself--a lust for power. One of Vergil's most driving traits is that he lives for improving himself, almost to a point of breaking. He was made to feel weak and useless when he was a child; left alone with noone to protect or save him when he was nearly ravaged apart by demons and as a result, it's pressed the idea cold-stone in his mind that the only way he'll never feel like that again is to constantly gain power. It's his obsession, like a drug--he's blind to nearly everything else in his life in his pursuit of getting stronger.

🔹 Extremely strong-willed. Both as a child and an adult-- being put in a situation where he very well could have died due to being so much weaker than those aiming to kill him, he has a drive to survive. Killing those who meant to kill him, surviving for years under the torture and madness of the underworld under Mundus before cracking--surviving long enough to steal Nero's arm to assure his survival when falling apart--Vergil is the sort of person to keep going forward until his body breaks down and he can no longer move. And even then, he'd find a way to get back onto his feet.

AU Name: Vergil Vittore
AU Birthday: June 30th

AU History: Coming from an affluential family background in Italy, Vittore graduated summa cum laude from University of Milan, Majoring in History with several minors in things such as language, literature, and folklore. While in his earlier years he attempted becoming a teacher, he quickly learned he doesn't have the patience to teach others, nor to babysit them through life, as his goals have always been bettering himself.

He instead used some of his inheritance money from his passed-on mother to buy himself a shop which he quickly used to start buying and selling antiquities from people who likely didn't know their true value or worth. Within ten years he became quite apt at it to a point where he's now comfortably living while mostly only buying things that interest him--such as old poetry books or interesting weapons.

He likely would have contented himself in remaining a quiet antiquated items dealer, however, it all came to a head when a patron in his shop sold him a very peculiar book which Vittore would normally never buy as it had no clear origins or historical value--yet when opening it, he found himself in a trance, reading it while ignoring everything around him for the next 24h.
Upon waking from his stupor, he found the mysterious bookseller gone, his shop somehow intact, and yet with nothing missing. As if the entire world had paused around him for an entire day. This is when he woke up to the existence of magic as he woke up to having strange abilities of his own, and his interests changed to learn more and more about this world that previously was completely hidden from him.

After about six months of research into this previously completely hidden world, he learned of Kaisou, and spent a large chunk of his fortune to move his entire shop and livelihood to the city where the supernatural is the norm, and he hopes to learn more magic and skills--as well as buy and collect magical items and artifacts to add to his collection. As so far, he has no idea that he lived another life as a different person--something that will likely change as he spends his days in Kaisou.

When reading the paranormal book, it put his body through a number of changes that 'awoke' him to the supernatural--gave him a few magic abilities as well as started him down a path where he'll eventually start to remember his past self. While he hasn't regained any of his previous self's powers, he eventually will--on top of the powers he gained from the world itself when awakening.

Currently, he's been in Kaisou for about three weeks, setting up his antiquities shop and has mostly been keeping to himself, until he's ready to open it and start buying and selling goods. It has an attached apartment upstairs and he lives alone.

AU Personality Differences:

🔹 In his AU, he will still be driven to gain new powers as he's fascinated with the existence of magic and the paranormal--however, his drive for it will be far less suicidal and focused. More of a hobby and an interest than an obsession.

🔹 He will also likely be a little more open to personal relationships, as his AU self did not suffer the abandonment and horrifying death of his mother and the feeling of being left behind by everyone who cared about him.


Element: Wind
Purchased Powers:

Hair color changes. (Silver) (1 Point.)
Non-powered Eye Shape Changes. (Slitted, like a cat or lizard's pupil.) (1 Point.)
Yelling or screaming can cause minor injuries. (2 points.)

Make objects you can hold in your hands float. (2 points.)