The Tale of Banners Whitelist Application:
Section 1/4 - Out of Character Information
Minecraft Username(s):
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Full UUID for your MineCraft account(s) (Found here):
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What is your age?
(We need to know this as our server has an age restriction)
-19
Have you read the server rules? (Found here)
- Yes
Do you agree with the server rules?
- Yes
How did you hear about Tale of Banners?
- Looked up minecraft roleplay servers in google
Do you have any previous roleplay experience?
(Please give examples, no experience is acceptable)
- Thronecraft, TwitchRP, SKRP, more as well but those are the most prominent
Additional Information: (If any)
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Section 2/4 - Terms & Definitions
Please answer these definitions using your own words, the definitions may be researched however not plagiarized (copy-pasted).
What do you define as roleplaying?
- To roleplay is to act out or perform the part of a character, it is to live in their shoes and be a different person.
Describe the term ‘powergaming’ in your own words:
- Unfairly dictating a situation without giving another player a way or chance to influence it for example
“Joe breaks Jacks arm”
POWERGAMING/\
“Joe tries to break jacks arm”
NOT POWERGAMING
Describe the term ‘metagaming’ in your own words:
- Using out of character information in character, and vice versa. This could also be using out of character mechanics to get in character information.
What is a "Mary-Sue" character?
- A character lacking in any flaws or weaknesses, this is boring as shit
What does the abbreviation ‘OOC’ mean & when should this be used?
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Section 3/4 - Character Creation
Here you will create an example character that could exist in the server’s history and lore.
Provide us with an in-game screenshot of your character’s skin.
Name:
- Ulric Of Bildgewater
Age: 38
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Culture:
Can your character read and write?:
- Yes
Story & Biography (please go into detail, we recommend two paragraphs but expect at least one. Please outline character history, personality traits and the things that make your character unique. Have fun with this section!)
The icy wind slashed his face and the frozen rain threw itself upon his head. He pushed on through the frozen wastes, cloaked in various dirty furs and cloths; every step felt heavier as the wind began to crescendo into a hellish fury. The light… in the distance it shown brightly against the frozen and barren wastes, the promise of warmth and comfort, the promise of survival shot up its fiery rays ahead of him. One step after another, his mind blanking out and giving up as his legs continued to move. He had not remembered reaching the camp of the Kings Gaurd, nor had he remembered when they gave him as much aid as they could before throwing him in a tight cage close to the fire. The next thing he had remembered was waking up shivering in the back of a prison cart, he had remembered the sound of yell, then a force that rocked the cart, turning it onto its side and shattering his ribs. He had seen the men who had thrown the cart to its side, even with their hoods he knew who this men were; they were bounty hunters looking for the head of the bandit lord Ulric, and by chance these bounty hunters had found their mark. Ulric kicked against the half broken bars of his cage, his body screaming in pain and beginning him to lay down. As the bounty hunters plunged cold daggers into the necks of the Kings Gaurd, Ulric escaped into the icy cold darkness. He remembered sitting by the fire in the abandoned cabin, terrified to feel his face. He stomached this fear and rubbed his hands, he could not find his skin, only a fiery pain where half of his face once was. He could never look himself in the mirror again, and he knew not how he would ever start again; kicked back down to the very bottom.
Flaws- Drinks dubious amounts of alcohol when the pain becomes too much. Ulric does not forgive easily, and trusts little in others for good reason; fearing the wrath of vengeful bounty hunters. His lack of self control and anger can sometimes cloud his judgement.
(Please note although the character you apply with can commit illegal or immoral acts you cannot do these things on the server without an Intrigue application. This can be applied for once you are whitelisted.) Found here:
https://taleofbanners.com/forum/forums/intrigue-application.119/ (Intrigue Application)
(You are also able to apply with a noble but keep in mind you cannot play a noble character on the server unless you join an accepted noble house or apply for one.) Found here:
https://taleofbanners.com/forum/forums/noble-houses.142/ (Noble Houses)
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Section 4/4 - Open-ended questions
Please answer at least three of the questions to show how your character would interact with the world. Delete the spares (if applicable). Please include at least one paragraph for each question you answer.
Question 1
You stumble outside into the open air after some heavy drinking in an Oserian tavern. Just before you're about to pass an alleyway, a hooded man rushes out of it and runs for it - seemingly, he has both a blade and some jewellery on him. You take a quick peek in the alleyway to see a feminine figure collapsed on the ground, holding her hands over a bleeding wound in her torso. The thief is about to escape and the woman seems in critical condition. You...
Mind my own business and walk off into the night, I don't want to draw any unneeded attention to myself even at the cost of another's life. Someone else will most likely notice her anyway… If there's something I live by, its dont get involved in something you dont need to be involved in.
Question 2
You are on your way to the Korsian city of Telth to sell some wares. Upon reaching the front gates you are stopped by the guard. They deny you entry for the time being as the traffic into the city is too high. You are effectively forced to wait in the refugee camp located between the two gates for the time being. The camp is
filled with shopping stalls and refugees sleeping on the floor. How do you spend your time in the camp?
I sell some of my ill gotten wares to the people I can sell to, and ask around for opportunities. Desperate refugees make great criminals, and I can use them well.
Question 3
You've gotten lost and wandered awhile into Drahl lands, eventually finding yourself in Crookmire Swamp, where you decide to settle for the night. Finding a meal to buy for the evening takes some effort, but you do come across an old crone in ragged clothing, who offers to sell you some sea-looking food. She doesn't ask much, but warns you that eating it is 'unpleasant' to outsiders. You...
Question 4
In the midst of battle, you find yourself approaching a wounded enemy soldier. The soldier is on the floor, clearly in terror as they cradle one of the dead. Enemy forces begin to advance in the distance and you know you have to act fast. The soldier then grasps at a cloth and removes it from the dead soldiers pocket. They continue to cry, and starts calling the dead soldier's name in despair. Then the soldier glances up to see you - with your weapon up - but does not care of your approach, continuing to cradle the dead soldier. You…
Question 5
You have wandered across a seemingly endless tundra for what have felt like days. A raging snowstorm makes you unable to see more than a few metres ahead. Being almost out of resources, you are delighted to find out that you have stumbled your way to a village. Upon closer inspection you find out it's a Northern village, and the residents are not very friendly towards strangers. What do you do in this dire situation?
The End! Once you have completed this application and post it here:
https://taleofbanners.com/forum/forums/whitelist-applications.13/ (Whitelist Applications)
Our application team will look at it as soon as possible!
Your application may be put onto pending when amendments are needed. Once you have amended the changes please notify the application team member by replying to the thread. The Application Team will then will review your application again. You have 14 days to make the amendments before the application is denied.
Thank you for applying for Tale of Banners!
Section 1/4 - Out of Character Information
Minecraft Username(s):
-
Full UUID for your MineCraft account(s) (Found here):
-
What is your age?
(We need to know this as our server has an age restriction)
-19
Have you read the server rules? (Found here)
- Yes
Do you agree with the server rules?
- Yes
How did you hear about Tale of Banners?
- Looked up minecraft roleplay servers in google
Do you have any previous roleplay experience?
(Please give examples, no experience is acceptable)
- Thronecraft, TwitchRP, SKRP, more as well but those are the most prominent
Additional Information: (If any)
-
Section 2/4 - Terms & Definitions
Please answer these definitions using your own words, the definitions may be researched however not plagiarized (copy-pasted).
What do you define as roleplaying?
- To roleplay is to act out or perform the part of a character, it is to live in their shoes and be a different person.
Describe the term ‘powergaming’ in your own words:
- Unfairly dictating a situation without giving another player a way or chance to influence it for example
“Joe breaks Jacks arm”
POWERGAMING/\
“Joe tries to break jacks arm”
NOT POWERGAMING
Describe the term ‘metagaming’ in your own words:
- Using out of character information in character, and vice versa. This could also be using out of character mechanics to get in character information.
What is a "Mary-Sue" character?
- A character lacking in any flaws or weaknesses, this is boring as shit
What does the abbreviation ‘OOC’ mean & when should this be used?
-
Section 3/4 - Character Creation
Here you will create an example character that could exist in the server’s history and lore.
Provide us with an in-game screenshot of your character’s skin.
- Still working on making this, essentially its a man cloaked in furs with half his face burned off.
Name:
- Ulric Of Bildgewater
Age: 38
-
Culture:
- Northerner
Can your character read and write?:
- Yes
Story & Biography (please go into detail, we recommend two paragraphs but expect at least one. Please outline character history, personality traits and the things that make your character unique. Have fun with this section!)
The icy wind slashed his face and the frozen rain threw itself upon his head. He pushed on through the frozen wastes, cloaked in various dirty furs and cloths; every step felt heavier as the wind began to crescendo into a hellish fury. The light… in the distance it shown brightly against the frozen and barren wastes, the promise of warmth and comfort, the promise of survival shot up its fiery rays ahead of him. One step after another, his mind blanking out and giving up as his legs continued to move. He had not remembered reaching the camp of the Kings Gaurd, nor had he remembered when they gave him as much aid as they could before throwing him in a tight cage close to the fire. The next thing he had remembered was waking up shivering in the back of a prison cart, he had remembered the sound of yell, then a force that rocked the cart, turning it onto its side and shattering his ribs. He had seen the men who had thrown the cart to its side, even with their hoods he knew who this men were; they were bounty hunters looking for the head of the bandit lord Ulric, and by chance these bounty hunters had found their mark. Ulric kicked against the half broken bars of his cage, his body screaming in pain and beginning him to lay down. As the bounty hunters plunged cold daggers into the necks of the Kings Gaurd, Ulric escaped into the icy cold darkness. He remembered sitting by the fire in the abandoned cabin, terrified to feel his face. He stomached this fear and rubbed his hands, he could not find his skin, only a fiery pain where half of his face once was. He could never look himself in the mirror again, and he knew not how he would ever start again; kicked back down to the very bottom.
Flaws- Drinks dubious amounts of alcohol when the pain becomes too much. Ulric does not forgive easily, and trusts little in others for good reason; fearing the wrath of vengeful bounty hunters. His lack of self control and anger can sometimes cloud his judgement.
(Please note although the character you apply with can commit illegal or immoral acts you cannot do these things on the server without an Intrigue application. This can be applied for once you are whitelisted.) Found here:
https://taleofbanners.com/forum/forums/intrigue-application.119/ (Intrigue Application)
(You are also able to apply with a noble but keep in mind you cannot play a noble character on the server unless you join an accepted noble house or apply for one.) Found here:
https://taleofbanners.com/forum/forums/noble-houses.142/ (Noble Houses)
-
Section 4/4 - Open-ended questions
Please answer at least three of the questions to show how your character would interact with the world. Delete the spares (if applicable). Please include at least one paragraph for each question you answer.
Question 1
You stumble outside into the open air after some heavy drinking in an Oserian tavern. Just before you're about to pass an alleyway, a hooded man rushes out of it and runs for it - seemingly, he has both a blade and some jewellery on him. You take a quick peek in the alleyway to see a feminine figure collapsed on the ground, holding her hands over a bleeding wound in her torso. The thief is about to escape and the woman seems in critical condition. You...
Mind my own business and walk off into the night, I don't want to draw any unneeded attention to myself even at the cost of another's life. Someone else will most likely notice her anyway… If there's something I live by, its dont get involved in something you dont need to be involved in.
Question 2
You are on your way to the Korsian city of Telth to sell some wares. Upon reaching the front gates you are stopped by the guard. They deny you entry for the time being as the traffic into the city is too high. You are effectively forced to wait in the refugee camp located between the two gates for the time being. The camp is
filled with shopping stalls and refugees sleeping on the floor. How do you spend your time in the camp?
I sell some of my ill gotten wares to the people I can sell to, and ask around for opportunities. Desperate refugees make great criminals, and I can use them well.
Question 3
You've gotten lost and wandered awhile into Drahl lands, eventually finding yourself in Crookmire Swamp, where you decide to settle for the night. Finding a meal to buy for the evening takes some effort, but you do come across an old crone in ragged clothing, who offers to sell you some sea-looking food. She doesn't ask much, but warns you that eating it is 'unpleasant' to outsiders. You...
- Eat the damn meal, I’ve eaten worse to survive worse conditions.
Question 4
In the midst of battle, you find yourself approaching a wounded enemy soldier. The soldier is on the floor, clearly in terror as they cradle one of the dead. Enemy forces begin to advance in the distance and you know you have to act fast. The soldier then grasps at a cloth and removes it from the dead soldiers pocket. They continue to cry, and starts calling the dead soldier's name in despair. Then the soldier glances up to see you - with your weapon up - but does not care of your approach, continuing to cradle the dead soldier. You…
- Plunge my sword into the wounded soldier, I have a job to do and I’ve no time for mercy; and won't take the risk of having a dagger plunged into my back. After all I would have expected him to do the same thing.
Question 5
You have wandered across a seemingly endless tundra for what have felt like days. A raging snowstorm makes you unable to see more than a few metres ahead. Being almost out of resources, you are delighted to find out that you have stumbled your way to a village. Upon closer inspection you find out it's a Northern village, and the residents are not very friendly towards strangers. What do you do in this dire situation?
- If they do not accept a fellow northerner then I will be forced to take drastic measures, my survival depends on it and I will do anything to keep my life; even if that means breaking a window or two.
The End! Once you have completed this application and post it here:
https://taleofbanners.com/forum/forums/whitelist-applications.13/ (Whitelist Applications)
Our application team will look at it as soon as possible!
Your application may be put onto pending when amendments are needed. Once you have amended the changes please notify the application team member by replying to the thread. The Application Team will then will review your application again. You have 14 days to make the amendments before the application is denied.
Thank you for applying for Tale of Banners!
