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In-Game Roleplay & Group Advertisement / Re: Warriors of Blackthorn Seeks a Leader
« on: October 25, 2019, 11:28:14 pm »
Feralheart user/s: babycarrot
Character name: Cloudheart / Cloudstar
Please describe your character's physical appearance, a reference image, maybe screenshots of them:
Please describe your character's personality:
Cloudstar is a calm and collected tom, his name prefix doesn't only stand for his pure white pelt, but later in life did give an impression to his well-tempered nature. Some considered it a coincidence others an example given to him at a young age to help develop him into a well-behaved warrior, either way, it represents him well.
He holds a neutral opinion on conflicts when they arise and does his best to calm the situation and seek out the reason behind it. This doesn't mean he can't fight back, he does have a natural reaction to anger like anyone else, but he does have a longer limit than most when holding it back. He strongly believes every cat deserves a second chance, however also as a man of honour he will not give a third chance beyond the second. Trust is important to him, he holds honour, tradition, and blood very close to his heart and will carry it to his dying days. If you were to create a mutual trust with him, he would stand by your side, no matter who or where from, but if you betrayal his trust he will turn his back to you.
Cloudstar is a serious tom, he never shows an amusing side very often at all, he takes not only pride but also carries a heavy burden in leading or aiding his clan, he doesn't often seek help from his clanmates as his mind is usually clouded by blind thoughts that he may burden them as well. His wish is to have his clan protected, safe from any and all dangers that may threaten them and avoiding conflict at any cost as he fears to lose them the most.
Character's upbringing, if you have one fleshed out:
Raised by two well-respected warriors of Willowclan Berryface and Thrushtail, his mother and father gave Cloudkit, his two sisters Rainkit and Skykit a protective and comfortable upbringing from the nursery onwards. Their father wasn't one to visit when they were being nursed by their mother, in fact, it didn't really seem like the two parents were that much at all in love rather than just keeping the tradition and raising new warriors for the clan. But that doesn't mean they hated each other, the two parents were fond of each other that was obvious, it wasn't very lovey-dovey but they did make time for each other to catch up and take patrols when it was convenient, it just seemed more like a business partnership than anything else. They spoke seriously to each other. That kind of attitude was picked up by the three siblings and over time that's how they had grown to treat each other, slowly over time just more and more professional, of course, this matured overtime after the nursery. It wasn't of bad nature, it's what got them and Cloudpaw onto the route of being such a calm and collected tom. Of course, as a young tom, he was impressionable and young toms will be young toms at that age.
Cloudpaw's mentor was a sleek beautiful dark grey she-cat known as Quickslash, she was a young warrior and the two practically trained each other. They grew very fond of each other, however, Cloudpaw had a strange way of showing affection due to the impression of his family. His way of treating Quickslash and any other pretty she-cat he grew a liking to was to invite them on serious patrols and updates on hunting parties, etc etc. Not very interesting for Quickslash for a start, she never picked up on his moves, he never really understood why. Cloudpaw never really joined the bandwagon of chasing a she-cat after that, if he liked them he would continue to try and pursue the very definition of a serious relationship, but you can imagine how many times that didn't work. It never bothered him, because, after training and experiencing battle for the first time, he lost his mentor, his friend. She gave her life and lessons for the clan and Cloudpaw, he would never forget his friend and all that she had taught her.
After that Cloudpaw was assigned a new mentor to finish his training, the Deputy of Willowclan, Mossyfoot, he taught Cloudpaw everything he knew about trust, respect, loyalty, clan blood, and tradition. It finalized Cloudpaws character and once made a warrior, he took the name Cloudheart after he was seen in action protecting clan mates, never attacking out of brute strength or desire, always protecting and fighting clean, keeping true to the warrior code and everything he was taught about loyalty and honor.
(That's really all for now! Just the main points that would explain some of his character traits and personality!)
Please provide an RP sample with your character, you can make it as lengthy as you please:
"That will not be necessary." The shaken kitty-pet hunched between the two Willowclan warriors caught Cloudhearts attention right after he had spotted Lillytail and Russetpaw holding her down, Cloudheart had heard everything they said, they were foolish enough not to lower their voices out in the open like this, especially so close to the border, if not across it! The white tom scoffed lightly in their direction as he trotted up beside his two patrolling warriors by his side. "Correct me if I am wrong Lillytail. You have just instructed your apprentice to cross the border after this kitty-pet, not only endangering yourself but him as well, all as you further commanded to 'catch her flank with your claws and teach her a lesson'." Quoted accurately with the same tone he had heard the mentor speak to her apprentice with. "Bushstar will hear of this matter," He spoke calmly with a hint of scorn in his voice as he stepped forward to encourage the two off the kitty-pet. "He did not make you a mentor to raise warriors like this. What were you thinking?" Turning to the warrior with narrowed eyes before giving the apprentice a disappointed look as well. "Rise kitty-pet, you are free to leave this territory so long you do not return-" Not even halfway through his words before he saw the kitty-pet scramble and scatter off in the opposite direction. Well, that made this easier, he supposed.
"Not tell him? You can't be serious Russetpaw, you're still young you do not realize what could have happened here. You were not being brave, you were being reckless and disobedient to the warrior code. If your behavior is that set on protecting your mentor like this, perhaps you need to be re-assigned before it's too late. If need be perhaps I'll recommend myself to Bushstar and ensure that you are properly disciplined." Good thing Cloudheart didn't have his own kits to scold, he really doesn't take their emotional state into consideration, he continued to speak to the apprentice in a tone as if he were a warrior. As the patrol team signaled them, Cloudheart turned his head to see the Boarclan patrol approaching. "This is exactly what I was worried about. Lillytail you should take Russetpaw home now before you continue to get him into more trouble. This will be handed over to Bushstar when we return, for now that patrol deserves an apology and explanation to this mess. Let us handle and clean this up for you." Not to be mistaken for a snappy or at all sassy remark, Cloudheart speaks only in a neutral tone when not being scornful to discipline the two. He was now preparing himself for a calm apology to the fast-approaching patrol, bowing his head to show no threat.
PART TWO, QUESTIONS:
Did you read the provided expectations? Do you have questions regarding any of them that you'd like clarified?
All read up and ready to go! No questions at all really, it's all straight to the point and very clear about what is expected, I can agree with all of it!
Although it's not required, do you have any experience in leading or being a moderator of a group or community?
Yes! Quite a few times, I've played mostly Medicine Cats and held a sort of similar 'helper role' within a 'high ranks' system where we all helped to keep the community alive and happy! I have to say, I can't remember the last time I got the chance to play a leader or deputy, it has been a few years since that opportunity which is why I'd love to give it a go again! I also feel like when given the chance I can hold a community well together and act as the one that seeks out fairness within the group, I hate seeing mistreated communities and stand by their side every time! Of course, if the reasoning is fair in it'self and not harmful to anyone.
Do you understand your character will sometimes need to be directed and used for plot advancement?
Absolutely! More than happy to create, twist, sacrifice or create plot advancements in any way to help the plot move along smoothly!
Do you understand that you will be in charge of a new and growing clan, that you'll eventually be asked to recruit for it without help?
For sure! I've recruited solo and with a group multiple times in the past so I'm safe in saying I'm more than comfortable and confident in doing so! I'm not afraid to report issues or ask for help if any problems accured as well! Overall, however, more than happy to solo recruit.
Do you understand you will be expected to intervene and provide counsel on issues that occur OOCly, to call out rulebreaking as soon as you see it, and provide reports on what corrective actions you took?
100% I believe I can handle those situations really calmly by taking them to pm's and not making a worse scene, I think I'm safe in saying I'm a mature adult and can treat those situations as such!
Do you understand you will be asked to direct events for your clan, and said events will depend on you showing up and your activity?
Absolutely! I'm more than happy to hold that responsibility with confidence in upholding it as well as, not as a first go-to choice but back up hosts always being available if anything were to occur in real life that would prevent me from making the event, I wouldn't let others suffer for my absence! I'd ensure that the event on my part is organized and prepared for the clan members so everyone can still attend and have a fun event!
I'd also never want to miss a fun event myself!
Do you understand that even if it's understandable, staff may derank you for activity if it means it's for the betterment of the roleplay and clan?
Yes, that's perfectly fine. I genuinely have a slight fear that the main issue, if I'm honest, maybe timezones! I've come across this issue in the past where other high ranks and mods weren't happy with me not being able to attend events that were held at 3 or 4am for myself! All I ask is for realistic reactions to my health and safety when asking me to stay up too late! Other than than, I think it's safe in saying I'm more than happy to attend semi-late events as I understand time-zones pretty well as the majority is American etc.
My schedule off the computer isn't too busy honestly I work during the day and by the time I finish everyone on the game is having their breakfast or lunch! So I will most likely make it only every night!
PART THREE, "QUIZ" QUESTIONS
(there's really no wrong answers to these but we'd like to see where your moderating style is at. don't stress yaself.)
1. Someone joins and their character is exceeding the size capacity and limit we have assigned for all characters. They refuse to shrink down and insist on being a frost giant cat. What do you tell them? Should you make an exception?
I'd firstly take this situation into a PM in-game or discord, whenever it's being addressed and kindly remind and quote them of the sizing rule, explain why it's there for realistic and fairness to everyone else and offer them, if they wish to be a large cat they can keep the very top of the scale shown on the size cap! Tell them that's it's perfectly fine so long they stay in the cap and if they keep refusing, kindly explain that I'd be taking this conversation to a moderator of the roleplay to handle. I'd feel like it would be out of my place to downright tell someone "If you don't follow the rules you can't join." That would be a mod's position I feel! Assuming that I'm just a helper that is!
I'd not make an exception, which leads to everyone getting upset and abusing the rules more and more. That's just also unfair. Rules are in place for a reason, they should be followed.
2. Someone in the clan is making everyone uncomfortable by having a character constantly seek romance and a mate. What course of action would you take for this mate-seeker?
Privatly message them and let them know they're making a few people a little uncomfortable with how persistent they're being. I wouldn't dance around it, I'd let them know directly to resolve the matter quickly, of course in no way meaning to target them or make them upset, I'd word it delicately to avoid conflict and confusion. I'd let them know that of course, it's fine to seem romance but perhaps be a little more gentle when doing so! I'd offer them support with character development and even offer a romance attempt with my character to spice it up for them and keep it interesting while also creating character development that may get others interested and involved as well!
3. Two users have a public argument in the in game group chat, it seems rather serious. What kind of things would you say to shut them down? What would you do if one kept egging the other on?
I'd respond in a PM to both of them separately, quickly asking if they're alright and if they want to talk to me about anything, then offer my support and sympathy to them both and offer a party chat or discord chat where they can talk it out together while I supervise and offer my support for them both!
If it didn't calm down in the public chat I'd talk to them through the public chat with just; "Guys, just remember this isn't a chat for a heated discussion! If you guys are having a debat I gotta ask if you take it to PM's so no one gets offended or uncomfortable!"
If it kept escalating I'd ask for help from another helper or even a mod and apologize to everyone else it may be making uncomfortable and ask that they don't get involved and if they could share their support for both of the arguing people.
4. What course of action would you take if you saw someone recruiting for a role play that seemed to have blatantly stolen themes and ideas from Blackthorn?
I'd to pm them with interest! I'd compliment their group and quickly get in touch with mods and helpers to let them know. Not in any bad way, of course, I would see this as an opportunity to join two communities together! Something great could be made from such a thing! A special event, a joint community, and new friends to open new doors and possibilities if the mods decided to take it there, ultimately it would be there call! But I would never outright be rude or tell them "Hey, that's our idea you're stealing. Stop that."
Thanks for reading! (:
Character name: Cloudheart / Cloudstar
Please describe your character's physical appearance, a reference image, maybe screenshots of them:
Please describe your character's personality:
Cloudstar is a calm and collected tom, his name prefix doesn't only stand for his pure white pelt, but later in life did give an impression to his well-tempered nature. Some considered it a coincidence others an example given to him at a young age to help develop him into a well-behaved warrior, either way, it represents him well.
He holds a neutral opinion on conflicts when they arise and does his best to calm the situation and seek out the reason behind it. This doesn't mean he can't fight back, he does have a natural reaction to anger like anyone else, but he does have a longer limit than most when holding it back. He strongly believes every cat deserves a second chance, however also as a man of honour he will not give a third chance beyond the second. Trust is important to him, he holds honour, tradition, and blood very close to his heart and will carry it to his dying days. If you were to create a mutual trust with him, he would stand by your side, no matter who or where from, but if you betrayal his trust he will turn his back to you.
Cloudstar is a serious tom, he never shows an amusing side very often at all, he takes not only pride but also carries a heavy burden in leading or aiding his clan, he doesn't often seek help from his clanmates as his mind is usually clouded by blind thoughts that he may burden them as well. His wish is to have his clan protected, safe from any and all dangers that may threaten them and avoiding conflict at any cost as he fears to lose them the most.
Character's upbringing, if you have one fleshed out:
Raised by two well-respected warriors of Willowclan Berryface and Thrushtail, his mother and father gave Cloudkit, his two sisters Rainkit and Skykit a protective and comfortable upbringing from the nursery onwards. Their father wasn't one to visit when they were being nursed by their mother, in fact, it didn't really seem like the two parents were that much at all in love rather than just keeping the tradition and raising new warriors for the clan. But that doesn't mean they hated each other, the two parents were fond of each other that was obvious, it wasn't very lovey-dovey but they did make time for each other to catch up and take patrols when it was convenient, it just seemed more like a business partnership than anything else. They spoke seriously to each other. That kind of attitude was picked up by the three siblings and over time that's how they had grown to treat each other, slowly over time just more and more professional, of course, this matured overtime after the nursery. It wasn't of bad nature, it's what got them and Cloudpaw onto the route of being such a calm and collected tom. Of course, as a young tom, he was impressionable and young toms will be young toms at that age.
Cloudpaw's mentor was a sleek beautiful dark grey she-cat known as Quickslash, she was a young warrior and the two practically trained each other. They grew very fond of each other, however, Cloudpaw had a strange way of showing affection due to the impression of his family. His way of treating Quickslash and any other pretty she-cat he grew a liking to was to invite them on serious patrols and updates on hunting parties, etc etc. Not very interesting for Quickslash for a start, she never picked up on his moves, he never really understood why. Cloudpaw never really joined the bandwagon of chasing a she-cat after that, if he liked them he would continue to try and pursue the very definition of a serious relationship, but you can imagine how many times that didn't work. It never bothered him, because, after training and experiencing battle for the first time, he lost his mentor, his friend. She gave her life and lessons for the clan and Cloudpaw, he would never forget his friend and all that she had taught her.
After that Cloudpaw was assigned a new mentor to finish his training, the Deputy of Willowclan, Mossyfoot, he taught Cloudpaw everything he knew about trust, respect, loyalty, clan blood, and tradition. It finalized Cloudpaws character and once made a warrior, he took the name Cloudheart after he was seen in action protecting clan mates, never attacking out of brute strength or desire, always protecting and fighting clean, keeping true to the warrior code and everything he was taught about loyalty and honor.
(That's really all for now! Just the main points that would explain some of his character traits and personality!)
Please provide an RP sample with your character, you can make it as lengthy as you please:
"That will not be necessary." The shaken kitty-pet hunched between the two Willowclan warriors caught Cloudhearts attention right after he had spotted Lillytail and Russetpaw holding her down, Cloudheart had heard everything they said, they were foolish enough not to lower their voices out in the open like this, especially so close to the border, if not across it! The white tom scoffed lightly in their direction as he trotted up beside his two patrolling warriors by his side. "Correct me if I am wrong Lillytail. You have just instructed your apprentice to cross the border after this kitty-pet, not only endangering yourself but him as well, all as you further commanded to 'catch her flank with your claws and teach her a lesson'." Quoted accurately with the same tone he had heard the mentor speak to her apprentice with. "Bushstar will hear of this matter," He spoke calmly with a hint of scorn in his voice as he stepped forward to encourage the two off the kitty-pet. "He did not make you a mentor to raise warriors like this. What were you thinking?" Turning to the warrior with narrowed eyes before giving the apprentice a disappointed look as well. "Rise kitty-pet, you are free to leave this territory so long you do not return-" Not even halfway through his words before he saw the kitty-pet scramble and scatter off in the opposite direction. Well, that made this easier, he supposed.
"Not tell him? You can't be serious Russetpaw, you're still young you do not realize what could have happened here. You were not being brave, you were being reckless and disobedient to the warrior code. If your behavior is that set on protecting your mentor like this, perhaps you need to be re-assigned before it's too late. If need be perhaps I'll recommend myself to Bushstar and ensure that you are properly disciplined." Good thing Cloudheart didn't have his own kits to scold, he really doesn't take their emotional state into consideration, he continued to speak to the apprentice in a tone as if he were a warrior. As the patrol team signaled them, Cloudheart turned his head to see the Boarclan patrol approaching. "This is exactly what I was worried about. Lillytail you should take Russetpaw home now before you continue to get him into more trouble. This will be handed over to Bushstar when we return, for now that patrol deserves an apology and explanation to this mess. Let us handle and clean this up for you." Not to be mistaken for a snappy or at all sassy remark, Cloudheart speaks only in a neutral tone when not being scornful to discipline the two. He was now preparing himself for a calm apology to the fast-approaching patrol, bowing his head to show no threat.
PART TWO, QUESTIONS:
Did you read the provided expectations? Do you have questions regarding any of them that you'd like clarified?
All read up and ready to go! No questions at all really, it's all straight to the point and very clear about what is expected, I can agree with all of it!
Although it's not required, do you have any experience in leading or being a moderator of a group or community?
Yes! Quite a few times, I've played mostly Medicine Cats and held a sort of similar 'helper role' within a 'high ranks' system where we all helped to keep the community alive and happy! I have to say, I can't remember the last time I got the chance to play a leader or deputy, it has been a few years since that opportunity which is why I'd love to give it a go again! I also feel like when given the chance I can hold a community well together and act as the one that seeks out fairness within the group, I hate seeing mistreated communities and stand by their side every time! Of course, if the reasoning is fair in it'self and not harmful to anyone.
Do you understand your character will sometimes need to be directed and used for plot advancement?
Absolutely! More than happy to create, twist, sacrifice or create plot advancements in any way to help the plot move along smoothly!
Do you understand that you will be in charge of a new and growing clan, that you'll eventually be asked to recruit for it without help?
For sure! I've recruited solo and with a group multiple times in the past so I'm safe in saying I'm more than comfortable and confident in doing so! I'm not afraid to report issues or ask for help if any problems accured as well! Overall, however, more than happy to solo recruit.
Do you understand you will be expected to intervene and provide counsel on issues that occur OOCly, to call out rulebreaking as soon as you see it, and provide reports on what corrective actions you took?
100% I believe I can handle those situations really calmly by taking them to pm's and not making a worse scene, I think I'm safe in saying I'm a mature adult and can treat those situations as such!
Do you understand you will be asked to direct events for your clan, and said events will depend on you showing up and your activity?
Absolutely! I'm more than happy to hold that responsibility with confidence in upholding it as well as, not as a first go-to choice but back up hosts always being available if anything were to occur in real life that would prevent me from making the event, I wouldn't let others suffer for my absence! I'd ensure that the event on my part is organized and prepared for the clan members so everyone can still attend and have a fun event!
I'd also never want to miss a fun event myself!
Do you understand that even if it's understandable, staff may derank you for activity if it means it's for the betterment of the roleplay and clan?
Yes, that's perfectly fine. I genuinely have a slight fear that the main issue, if I'm honest, maybe timezones! I've come across this issue in the past where other high ranks and mods weren't happy with me not being able to attend events that were held at 3 or 4am for myself! All I ask is for realistic reactions to my health and safety when asking me to stay up too late! Other than than, I think it's safe in saying I'm more than happy to attend semi-late events as I understand time-zones pretty well as the majority is American etc.
My schedule off the computer isn't too busy honestly I work during the day and by the time I finish everyone on the game is having their breakfast or lunch! So I will most likely make it only every night!
PART THREE, "QUIZ" QUESTIONS
(there's really no wrong answers to these but we'd like to see where your moderating style is at. don't stress yaself.)
1. Someone joins and their character is exceeding the size capacity and limit we have assigned for all characters. They refuse to shrink down and insist on being a frost giant cat. What do you tell them? Should you make an exception?
I'd firstly take this situation into a PM in-game or discord, whenever it's being addressed and kindly remind and quote them of the sizing rule, explain why it's there for realistic and fairness to everyone else and offer them, if they wish to be a large cat they can keep the very top of the scale shown on the size cap! Tell them that's it's perfectly fine so long they stay in the cap and if they keep refusing, kindly explain that I'd be taking this conversation to a moderator of the roleplay to handle. I'd feel like it would be out of my place to downright tell someone "If you don't follow the rules you can't join." That would be a mod's position I feel! Assuming that I'm just a helper that is!
I'd not make an exception, which leads to everyone getting upset and abusing the rules more and more. That's just also unfair. Rules are in place for a reason, they should be followed.
2. Someone in the clan is making everyone uncomfortable by having a character constantly seek romance and a mate. What course of action would you take for this mate-seeker?
Privatly message them and let them know they're making a few people a little uncomfortable with how persistent they're being. I wouldn't dance around it, I'd let them know directly to resolve the matter quickly, of course in no way meaning to target them or make them upset, I'd word it delicately to avoid conflict and confusion. I'd let them know that of course, it's fine to seem romance but perhaps be a little more gentle when doing so! I'd offer them support with character development and even offer a romance attempt with my character to spice it up for them and keep it interesting while also creating character development that may get others interested and involved as well!
3. Two users have a public argument in the in game group chat, it seems rather serious. What kind of things would you say to shut them down? What would you do if one kept egging the other on?
I'd respond in a PM to both of them separately, quickly asking if they're alright and if they want to talk to me about anything, then offer my support and sympathy to them both and offer a party chat or discord chat where they can talk it out together while I supervise and offer my support for them both!
If it didn't calm down in the public chat I'd talk to them through the public chat with just; "Guys, just remember this isn't a chat for a heated discussion! If you guys are having a debat I gotta ask if you take it to PM's so no one gets offended or uncomfortable!"
If it kept escalating I'd ask for help from another helper or even a mod and apologize to everyone else it may be making uncomfortable and ask that they don't get involved and if they could share their support for both of the arguing people.
4. What course of action would you take if you saw someone recruiting for a role play that seemed to have blatantly stolen themes and ideas from Blackthorn?
I'd to pm them with interest! I'd compliment their group and quickly get in touch with mods and helpers to let them know. Not in any bad way, of course, I would see this as an opportunity to join two communities together! Something great could be made from such a thing! A special event, a joint community, and new friends to open new doors and possibilities if the mods decided to take it there, ultimately it would be there call! But I would never outright be rude or tell them "Hey, that's our idea you're stealing. Stop that."
Thanks for reading! (:
