CHARLES 'CHAR' REGIUS
ADMINISTRATOR
You shouldn't believe everything you read in Medieval Teen.
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Post by CHARLES 'CHAR' REGIUS on Jan 11, 2012 22:41:39 GMT
ADMISSION APPLICATION
Hey there and welcome to the application template for AB! Just a quick note before we get started to explain a few things. I know how people can get uber excited when they're about to get cracking on a new application. But I would like to say, just hold you horses for one dilly-dally minute. Have you read all of the information threads? Have you been following Prince as he amusingly bounces you around our forum? Yes? Fabulous! Then we shouldn't have any problems come acceptance time then should we? =D Just a quick note here to say before we start:
» We here at AB love creativity and customisation, it is true. But we love our spanking new application template that little bit more. Sorry. So we humbly request that you keep our little baby in tact and how it is. I will post a link further down this thread to my application for Char so that you can see exactly how it is laid out in case the code below doesn't give you enough hints and pointers.
» How to use this thread is very simple. In the post below is the layout of our application for you to see all shiny and lovely, with instructions on what everything means. Below it is the code that you need to copy and paste into the New Character Applications board. You then fill it all out nicely. We recommend that you leave this thread open so that you can always check back to the italicised explanations, as the code is the bare skeleton.
» What you then need to do, is copy and paste the code in the post below the template on this thread. Copy and paste that into a second post in your application, and fill it in. You need to post this in code form. Aka, put [ /code] tags around it. This is the code for putting your character in our little spotlight on the front page when we move your character to the [url=http://albanybeauty.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=bios][u]Applications Vault[/u][/url]. It simply involves copy and pasting some of the info from your application into a second code. Please bear in mind that, if your application is not seen to be up to scratch and we ask you to change any details that you have copied and pasted into the second code, you will need to re-edit that second code along with the first. We do not mind you posting the second code after acceptance if you wish to avoid this issue (just leave a message in your app to say you've done this deliberately, otherwise we may worry that you cannot read our instructions) but you must have both codes done and ready before your character is fully accepted and moved into the [url=http://albanybeauty.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=bios][u]Vault[/u][/url]. Further instructions on how to complete that second code can be found below.
» If you are creating an original character you can delete the "Origin:" and "Linking Back" sections of the application.
» The most important thing to make a note of right here would be - have fun! We don't mean to stifle you with all of these rules, really. We're just trying to keep AB at its highest possible standard for the creative fun of all of our members, so please read the instructions carefully and be proud of the fantastic results just waiting down the line. See you on the other side![/size][/font][/blockquote][/justify]
[center][img src="http://i41.tinypic.com/2uj2s6o.jpg"] [table][tr][td][div style="overflow: auto; width: 500px; font-family: arial; font-size: 9px; padding-right: 5px; padding-left: 5px; color: #000000; line-height: 100%; background: #fafafa; opacity: 0.5; text-align: justify; float: right;"]Hello again! Don't worry, I'm not going to take up too much of your time. Miss yabber-mouth above me has done enough of that for today. I just thought I would hop in here and give you some handy tips before you start on this application.
Take it seriously. Seriously. As I'm sure you have worked out by now, members here like the written word, so don't slander it with a half-assed attempt. It might look long and fiddly, but so long as you read everything it's all laid out for you nicely. I know Miss Xcen can get a little nit-picky with these things but she [i]has[/i] worked hard to give us this lovely nice forum to work with so I think it courteous to just appeal to her OCD tendencies for now.
So remember to let lose, be creative and watch your dotting of the "i"s and crossing of the "t"s. Show everyone here you're a born writer with your verbose and your register. Yeah that's right. I know big words. Just because I am a frog does not make me unlearned.[/div][/td][/tr][/td][/tr][/table][div style="background-color: #E5DCDC; line-height: 18px; margin-center: 10px; margin-center: 10px; margin-bottom: 3px; letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: 25px; font-family: terminal; text-align: center; font-size: 8px; color: #000000; width:500px; text-transform: uppercase;"][url=http://albanybeauty.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=applications]click here to move on to AB's application board[/url][/div] [/center]
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CHARLES 'CHAR' REGIUS
ADMINISTRATOR
You shouldn't believe everything you read in Medieval Teen.
Posts: 49
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Post by CHARLES 'CHAR' REGIUS on Jan 13, 2012 2:48:47 GMT
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS BASIC INFORMATION
Full Name: your character's full name. Nickname(s): any nicknames your character has. Explanation of Name(s): why have you chosen to call your version of this character what you have. where have you gotten it from - what is its significance? Age: self explanatory. Date of Birth: please remember that the year is 1491 when taking into account this date of birth. Occupation: what is your character's job. Origin: the character you are claiming » the adaptation they come from » the original tale it derives from. APPEARANCE
Play-by: self explanatory. Explanation of Play-by: not all play-by's are self explanatory. What if you wanted to be one of Cinderella's mice? Everyone is human here so, please explain any play-by's that are not obvious. General Appearance: 3-5 decent sized paragraphs on what your character looks like. do not rely on your play-by. this is a chance for us to see how well you can summon the image of your character in our minds. PERSONALITY
Likes: minimum of 5 things your character likes. Dislikes: minimum of 5 things your character dislikes. Fears: minimum of 3 things your character fears. Dreams: minimum of 3 things your character hopes for the future. Virtues: minimum of 5 things that are good about your character. Flaws: minimum of 5 things that are bad about your character. Skills: minimum of 5 things your character is good at. Traits: minimum of 3 things your character does that are unique to them; little personal traits/habits and such. General Personality: this section can be of different lengths depending on how detailed the above sections are. Usually, 3-5 decent sized paragraphs on your character's personality in general. HISTORY
Home Town: where was your character born? you can use the locations on the forum or make up some of your own so long as they are not going back there any time soon, because you won't be able to roleplay it. Biography: at least 5 decent sized paragraphs on the history and past of your character. what has happened to them up until this point. are they post their original storyline or pre? what events have shaped them into the person they are today? LINKING BACK
- these links are the links between your interpretation of this character and the character they have been portrayed as in the past, be it to their original fairy tale ancestors or their more recent modern interpretations. this is especially useful for the time change. e.g. your chance to explain how your prince charming loves to joust because in the latest modern adaptation he was a jock, and jousting is the medieval equivalent of popular sport, for example. sometimes our staff don't always pick up on the links you are trying to make between with your character so this is your chance to show off how clever you are.
- Link two.
- Link three.
THE AUTHOR You may delete this section if you have already had one character accepted
Name: your name. Age: self explanatory. How You Found Us: we're always interested to know, so please, tell us how you found us. Experience: your roleplay experience so far. Writing Sample: please post a roleplaying sample. this can be from another forum if you prefer. Please bare in mind, however, that this is an advanced writing forum. Please check whether or not your copied post is to AB standard before posting.
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CHARLES 'CHAR' REGIUS
ADMINISTRATOR
You shouldn't believe everything you read in Medieval Teen.
Posts: 49
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Post by CHARLES 'CHAR' REGIUS on Jan 13, 2012 3:12:12 GMT
APPLICATION CODE
Please copy and paste this code into your application thread. Use the instructions above for anything you are uncertain of. [font=Verdana][size=1][blockquote][justify][center] [img]450x180 IMAGE OF CHARACTER[/img][/center]
[size=3][b]BASIC INFORMATION[/b][/size] [hr][blockquote][b]Full Name:[/b] [b]Nickname(s):[/b] [b]Explanation of Name(s):[/b] [b]Age:[/b] [b]Date of Birth:[/b] [b]Occupation:[/b] [b]Origin:[/b] _________ » _________ » _________[/blockquote]
[size=3][b]APPEARANCE[/b][/size] [hr][blockquote][b]Play-by:[/b] [b]Explanation of Play-by:[/b] [b]General Appearance:[/b] [/blockquote]
[size=3][b]PERSONALITY[/b][/size] [hr][blockquote][b]Likes:[/b] [b]Dislikes:[/b] [b]Fears:[/b] [b]Dreams:[/b] [b]Virtues:[/b] [b]Flaws:[/b] [b]Skills:[/b] [b]Traits:[/b] [b]General Personality:[/b] [/blockquote]
[size=3][b]HISTORY[/b][/size] [hr][blockquote][b]Home Town:[/b] [b]Biography:[/b] [/blockquote]
[size=3][b]LINKING BACK[/b][/size] [hr][ul][li] Link one. [/li][li] Link two. [/li][li] Link three.[/li][/ul]
[size=3][b]THE AUTHOR[/b][/size] [hr][blockquote][b]Name:[/b] [b]Age:[/b] [b]How You Found Us:[/b] [b]Experience:[/b] [b]Writing Sample:[/b] [/blockquote][/justify][/blockquote][/size][/font]
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CHARLES 'CHAR' REGIUS
ADMINISTRATOR
You shouldn't believe everything you read in Medieval Teen.
Posts: 49
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Post by CHARLES 'CHAR' REGIUS on Jan 13, 2012 3:17:03 GMT
LAS - LATEST ACCEPTANCE SPOTLIGHT
For those who don't know, the LAS is the "second code" the above post talks about. Rather than baffle you with a load of acronyms I simply referred to it as the second code above. Apologies. The LAS, if you haven't already noticed it on the main page is the box to the side of the Character Registry board that shows the latest accepted character to the forum. This is all put together through clever codes and information that the staff of AB do. So it has now become a part of the application process.
Simply copy and paste the code below into a second post on your application thread and begin to fill it in. For a step by step walkthrough, in order to make sure you don't miss anything or delete something your shouldn't, please refer to the instructions below.
» 80pixels by 80pixels image of your character - place the URL accordingly.
» Your character's name in appropriate upper and lower case letters in the Image alt and title tags.
» Your character's name in full capitals in the title bar.
» Details of your character filled in. Keep all full stops.
» Biography: Your biography is to be copy and pasted here after the use of the character counter in the New Character Applications board. Copy and paste your biography into that box and it will cut off your text at the right point. Copy and paste whatever is left in the box into your biography section. Leave the "Read More..." in place.
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CHARLES 'CHAR' REGIUS
ADMINISTRATOR
You shouldn't believe everything you read in Medieval Teen.
Posts: 49
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Post by CHARLES 'CHAR' REGIUS on Jan 20, 2012 14:57:59 GMT
LAS - CODE <td style="text-align:justify" valign="top" class="latestlink" rowspan="3" height="100%"><div class="boardtitle2"> <img src="http://i41.tinypic.com/ix5mb6.jpg"> Latest Acceptance</div> <div class="latestfrontpage"><img src="80x80 IMAGE OF YOUR CHARACTER" align="left" alt="NAME HERE" title="NAME HERE" style='border: 2px solid #E5DCDC; padding: 4px; align: center;'> <div class="latesttitle">NAME HERE IN FULL CAPITALS</div><br> <b>Full Name:</b> FULL NAME HERE.<br><b>Nickname(s):</b> NICKNAMES HERE.<br><b>Age:</b> AGE HERE.<br><b>Occupation:</b> OCCUPATION HERE.<br><br>BIOGRAPHY, UP UNTIL THE CHARACTER LIMITER | <a href="URL OF CHARACTER'S ACCEPTED APPLICATION - STAFF FILLS IN"><b>Read more</b></a>…</div></td>
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