Post by Nifu & TC on Feb 18, 2005 15:09:38 GMT -5
We are now allowing anyone who wants to to have a chance at playing a canon character. Whether you're a regular on the forums or brand new, it no longer matters. Anyone can apply for one now. 
Applying for a canon is pretty much like making your own original character. There are just a few slight differences.
First of all, we're going to be more stricter when it comes to approving canons than we are with original characters. This is because we want to ensure that you are capable of playing the canon character as it should be played. We don't want to approve someone who is going to play the canon out of character. Now, don't worry. You don't have to be perfect! We realize no one can really get the character down completely perfect. You just need to at least have the basic idea of how the character should be.
Secondly, the form for a canon is just slightly different from the original character form. We've added a 'Role-Play Sample' part, 'Role-Play Reference', as well as a simple question about why you want to play the canon. Below, I will explain these parts of the form so not to have any confusion.
Third, when writing up your form, try to put as much of it in your own words as possible. Things like, the Mutation/Powers part, we'll let slide if you copy it from a Wiki page or something (remember to give the page credit!). The rest, though, should be in your own words as much as possible. DO NOT falsify your form. This means, don't copy and paste it from somewhere else. Your form is supposed to depict how you would RP on our forums. Believe me, we will soon figure out if you copied it from another place and when we do, the canon will quickly be taken away from you. So please save us the hassle and don't do that.
Lastly, this was an old rule that we're keeping. If you apply for a canon, you must keep that canon active. Canons are important on SC, especially if you're playing an X-Men team member. So because of this, if you are inactive for two weeks without notice as to why, we will take the character away from you and allow someone else the chance to play it.
Much Needed Canons
-The canons below are available to be played. These are the canons we need the most! If you're thinking about applying for a canon, please think about playing one of these! It would be greatly appreciated!
1.) Xavier
2.) Magneto
3.) X-Men Team Members (Wolverine, Cyclops, Jean Grey, Beast, Archangel, Nightcrawler, Shadowcat)
4.) Brotherhood Members (Mystique, Toad, Blob, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Avalanche)
5.) Others (Juggernaut, Sabretooth)
Taken and Reserved Canons
- Here is our list of canons that are currently being played or are reserved and therefore cannot be applied for. The only exception is the ones with a ? by their name. These are pending. Which means their owner may come back, but you are welcome to apply for them. If you get the character before the owner comes back, it will then be yours.
1.) Iceman
2.) Pyro
3.) Catseye
4.) X-Man
5.) Marvel Girl III (Rachel)
6.) Cable
7.) Vulcan
8.) X-23
9.) Husk
10.) Chamber
11.) Psylocke (?)
12.) Dazzler (?)
13.) Emma Frost
Now if you're still interested in trying out for a canon (which we hope you are!), here's the new form.
If you have any questions, feel free to PM either Buffy or TC.
Oh, and if the canon you want to play, already has an account and you're new to SC (without an account of your own), feel free to email TC at dangerouskibbie@yahoo.com and she'll help you get into the account.
Applying for a canon is pretty much like making your own original character. There are just a few slight differences.
First of all, we're going to be more stricter when it comes to approving canons than we are with original characters. This is because we want to ensure that you are capable of playing the canon character as it should be played. We don't want to approve someone who is going to play the canon out of character. Now, don't worry. You don't have to be perfect! We realize no one can really get the character down completely perfect. You just need to at least have the basic idea of how the character should be.
Secondly, the form for a canon is just slightly different from the original character form. We've added a 'Role-Play Sample' part, 'Role-Play Reference', as well as a simple question about why you want to play the canon. Below, I will explain these parts of the form so not to have any confusion.
- Role-Play Sample: We ask that you provide us a sample of the character you're applying for. This isn't specifically to judge your writing skills, more so, it's to let us see if you have a good grip on the character you're applying for. No matter how many canons you apply for, you have to give us a sample of each one. Again, please make this sample of the character you're applying for. Also, don't go all out on this sample unless that's how you normally write. We will obviously notice if your sample doesn't match up with your RPing. Please write it how you would post on our forums, don't write up something big and fancy simply just to try to impress us. We will notice.
- Role-Play Reference: This is optional, so you don't have to do this unless you want to. But in this part of the form, we're asking if you could give us a link to another RP you're active on. This is just so we can take a look and see how you post there. Again, this isn't required for you to play a canon, it would just help us to see how well you post and how active you are.
Third, when writing up your form, try to put as much of it in your own words as possible. Things like, the Mutation/Powers part, we'll let slide if you copy it from a Wiki page or something (remember to give the page credit!). The rest, though, should be in your own words as much as possible. DO NOT falsify your form. This means, don't copy and paste it from somewhere else. Your form is supposed to depict how you would RP on our forums. Believe me, we will soon figure out if you copied it from another place and when we do, the canon will quickly be taken away from you. So please save us the hassle and don't do that.
Lastly, this was an old rule that we're keeping. If you apply for a canon, you must keep that canon active. Canons are important on SC, especially if you're playing an X-Men team member. So because of this, if you are inactive for two weeks without notice as to why, we will take the character away from you and allow someone else the chance to play it.
Much Needed Canons
-The canons below are available to be played. These are the canons we need the most! If you're thinking about applying for a canon, please think about playing one of these! It would be greatly appreciated!
1.) Xavier
2.) Magneto
3.) X-Men Team Members (Wolverine, Cyclops, Jean Grey, Beast, Archangel, Nightcrawler, Shadowcat)
4.) Brotherhood Members (Mystique, Toad, Blob, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Avalanche)
5.) Others (Juggernaut, Sabretooth)
Taken and Reserved Canons
- Here is our list of canons that are currently being played or are reserved and therefore cannot be applied for. The only exception is the ones with a ? by their name. These are pending. Which means their owner may come back, but you are welcome to apply for them. If you get the character before the owner comes back, it will then be yours.
1.) Iceman
2.) Pyro
3.) Catseye
4.) X-Man
5.) Marvel Girl III (Rachel)
6.) Cable
7.) Vulcan
8.) X-23
9.) Husk
10.) Chamber
11.) Psylocke (?)
12.) Dazzler (?)
13.) Emma Frost
Now if you're still interested in trying out for a canon (which we hope you are!), here's the new form.
[u]About the Player:[/u]
[b]Your Nickname:[/b]
[b]Other Characters:[/b]
[b]How Did You Find This Forum:[/b]
[b]Why do you want to play this canon?[/b]
Just give a reason or two why you want to play the canon you're applying for.
[b]Role-Play Reference (optional):[/b]
Just give a link to another RP forum you're active on.
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[u]About the Character:[/u]
[b]Name:[/b]
First and last.
[b]Codename:[/b]
Give the canon's codename.
[b]Gender:[/b]
[b]Age:[/b]
[b]Physical Description:[/b]
Some examples of we want to see here: height, hair color, hair style, eye color, skin tone, type of clothing worn. At least six sentences or more.
[b]Mutation/Powers:[/b]
Details are most important! Please describe the canon's mutation to the best of your abilities. Also don't forget to add weaknesses. This section needs AT LEAST six sentences. More is preferred. If you take the canon's powers from an info page, remember to give them credit!
[b]Personality:[/b]
At least two full paragraph. Six sentences or more for each.
[b]Affiliation:[/b]
X-Men, Brotherhood, Lone Mutant, Other
[b]Portrayed By:[/b]
Optional - A portrayed by isn't required, but if you have one, please put the name of the celebrity here.
[b]History:[/b]
At least two paragraphs. Five sentences or more each. Again, if you use an info page for this section, remember to credit them.
[b]Role-Play Sample:[/b]
This can be in any setting you like. We're just looking for something to show us how the canon will be played. There is no sentence limit here. Write this sample in the length you normally post.
[b]Other Comments:[/b]
Anything else that you want to add about your character goes here.
If you have any questions, feel free to PM either Buffy or TC.
Oh, and if the canon you want to play, already has an account and you're new to SC (without an account of your own), feel free to email TC at dangerouskibbie@yahoo.com and she'll help you get into the account.
