HOW TO: create the best application you can!

[Ψ ADMIN SUSHI Ψ]

I have noticed lately that people have been having trouble filling out the applications and following the rules on the applications. We have new word requirements for the applications and if they do not meet those requirements they will put automatically be put as pending. Be careful though because the rules of three still stands.

I thought I would give people an example or further explanation of what Annabeth and I expect to see in the applications. Note that we will not deny if you do not include all of the information we suggest in LOOKS, PERSONALITY, and HISTORY. It’s a guideline to help you. It will only further your chances of getting approved.

FULL NAME

picture of your character here. Do not stretch the screen.

Name:: Birth name
Nickname:: what they prefer to go by, other various nicknames
Age:: how old are they?
Gender:: male/female

Species:: Are they a demi-god. A mortal. A mythical creature. A God/Goddess
Immortal Parent:: Only name if you are a DEMI-GOD
Years at Camp:: How many years have they been at camp. You can note summers if they only stay for the summertime.
Claimed:: Simple yes or no. They should be YES, unless you have a good reason for it, which should be explained in History.

Celebrity Claim: We ask for Celebrities that can pass for a certain age. I don’t want to see people who are clearly 30 passing for 15 year olds please. If you need help, Annabeth and I would be most happy to assist you in finding one.
Looks:: How tall are they? What do they weigh? What body type are they? Hair color, eye color. What kind of clothing do they often wear? Do they walk a certain way, stand a certain way have a certain expression on their face all the time? For girls, do they wear make up or an item of jewelry?
Personality:: This is where we learn how your character functions and is very important. How do they act around others? What kind of stuff sets them off? Or do they not get mad? Are they submissive, like to be on their own? What is their outlook toward the Gods, their feelings toward war and combat. Any habits or quirks your character has, please note them and explain them here. What they like, dislike, their fears, weaknesses. NO ONE IS PERFECT.
Family:: Just list family members, parents, siblings.
History:: ((this history explanation is in relation to DEMI-GODS but can be modified for others as well. Also, this is an outline that will help you to meet the minimum.))

The first paragraph should contain information about your character’s parents (doesn’t have to involve the entire paragraph). A few sentences about how their parent came to meet their Godly parent, and then moving onto the childhood of your character. This is where you can note any kind of details about them growing up. Relationships to parent(s) family etc.

This second paragraph should contain more information on your character growing up. Probably (depending on age) their life during elementary school. Demigod children tend to attract monsters, children of minor gods not as often as those with Olympian parents. There doesn’t have to be a big dramatic scene, or they can be. It’s up to you. Also note that demigods are dyslexic and have ADHD. Could this play into anything about their school life?

The third paragraph should bring it more to the present and what your character has done over the last couple of years. And go all the way up to what brought them to camp. If they have been at camp for a couple years please explain what they have done while at camp. If they were here during the Battle of Manhattan please explain their involvement in the battle.

((there are plenty of more things to discuss in order to develop your character, these are just some ideas in case you get stuck. Please see the following applications listed below for various examples. ))

CAMERON HALE, son of Aphrodite
ISAAC WINTERS, son of Athena
IRIS GREAR, daughter of Hephaestus
MOMUS, god of mockery

Name/Nickname:: what you prefer to go by
Roleplaying Experience:: how many YEARS you have being rping. If this is your first time on proboards this may not be the best place for you as we are an intermediate to advanced roleplay.
Sample RP:: Minimum 300 words (and we will count). NO FIRST PERSON. We want third person. It doesn’t have to be of your character unless it is a canon. We just need to see your rping skills!!