applications
If you'd like to apply a character to Taxon, this is the right place! Please read the application details below and check the taken and reserve pages before you begin filling it out.
APPLICATION DETAILS
APPLICATIONS ARE ALWAYS OPEN!
YOUR NAME: Your name, or whatever it is you prefer to go by.
PERSONAL JOURNAL: Your own LiveJournal account. Not required, and only ever used as an extra means of contact.
EMAIL: Your email address.
AIM: Your AIM sign-name, also not required but used as a means for contact.
CHARACTERS IN TAXON: Any characters you're currently playing in the game. Just put "n/a" if you're brand new.
CHARACTER NAME: The name of the character you're applying for.
CANON: The name of the show/book/movie/etc. your character is from. Just write 'original' if it's an original character that isn't based on any currently existing canon.
MEDIUM: What format is your character from? Television, movies, books, comics, etc.
BIRTHDAY/AGE: Let us know your character's birthday (you can make one up if it isn't mentioned in canon) and their age. All characters in Taxon must be over the age of 16. If the character you're applying for is under the age of 16, however, you can always mark them as AU and age them up so that they can be viable in the game.
CANON POINT: At what point in their canon is your character being pulled from? Episode titles and comic book issue numbers are fine, while canons like movies and books will require a short description.
EXAMPLE: The end of episode 2.08, My Many Murphies.; After their conversation with the mandrake, but before they find the Holy Hand Grenade.; etc.
WHY THIS CHARACTER AND CANON POINT?: Just let us know a few things about why you play this character in general, and why you feel they'd be a good fit in Taxon. Some questions to help get you going: What about playing this character do you enjoy? What kind of plots do you have the most fun getting them involved in? Which aspects of this character's personality or interactions do you like exploring? Do you have any expectations for their time in Taxon, or situations you're looking forward to putting them through? Is there anything significant about their canon point that makes it easier or more interesting to play them from there?
PROGRAMMED POSSESSION: What will your character be bringing with them to Taxon? This can be nearly anything from their canon, from locations (like individual rooms, homes, businesses, or outdoor areas or landmarks within reason), to pets (any kind of animal, organic or robotic, as long as it wouldn't be considered a character in and of itself), to vehicles (cars, boats, or even spaceships), or an actual item (uniquely tailored weapons, magic artifacts, jewelry, etc.). Please give us a brief description, and/or provide a screencap for reference.
EXCEPTIONS AND OPTIONS: Some items a character is wearing will come in with them without counting as a programmed possession. These would be things like purses, accessories, and weapons. Should your character be wearing an item that is unique enough to be a programmed possession on its own, you can choose between:
→ the item is missing
OR
→ the item has become a generic and/or useless version of itself
If you don't know what to do for this section of your application, please contact a mod! We'll be happy to help you figure something out for your character.
ABILITIES/WEAKNESSES: Please use this section to outline any supernatural or species-based abilities and weaknesses your character may have. Feel free to use bullet points for the sake of ease and clarification, but don't forget to elaborate and explain each point to avoid confusion. Any supernatural ability not mentioned in this section of your application will not be viable as a power for them in the game, so please be as thorough as you can. (If you're playing from an ongoing canon and your character develops powers or has powers revealed, don't worry! Just contact a mod and we'll work it in.)
For all characters, we'd like to see some basic psychological and physical abilities and weaknesses. Things like special skills (from assassins to doctors) are also important, especially if it's something that shapes their personality or will be a major point in their development.
Please keep in mind that we are especially looking for non-supernatural weaknesses and character flaws, so don't skimp on those areas that paint your character in a bad light.
PSYCHOLOGY/PERSONALITY: What's your character like? Are they peppy and upbeat or downtrodden and gloomy? Why is your character the way they are? Did something happen to them that made them see the world the way they do? Did any of their connections/relationships contribute to this? Give this section a lot of detail and be as thorough as possible. At least 250 words minimum. This is one of the sections we pay closer attention to when judging applications.
HISTORY: Please provide a link to your character's history, provided there's a reliable online source (like a wiki or fan site). If your character or canon does not have an online source for their history, or if they are so minor such sources do not adequately mention them, please give us a few paragraphs outlining the basic premise of your canon and what has happened to your character during it.
If your character is an original one, please provide us with their full history. Be sure to include details about their world and events important to them.
ARRIVAL POST: This is your character's entrance into Taxon, and should be prose written in the [ holo ] mode. Make sure to include at least five sentences of direct speech from your character, so that we can get a better feel for how your character reacts to the game setting. Please note that characters should not be aware of how to exit the Sanctuary upon arrival; samples that feature the doors opening or your character leaving the arrival room will recieve revision requests.
For a more detailed explanation of arrival protocol, please refer to the arrival section of the FAQ and the tablet user guide.
ADDITIONAL SAMPLE: This sample should be set in canon, be written in prose and be at least 300 words. You are at liberty to decide what your character is doing in this sample and are not required to provide dialogue should the scene not have any in it.
YOUR NAME:
PERSONAL JOURNAL:
E-MAIL:
AIM:
CHARACTERS IN TAXON: (if applicable)
CHARACTER NAME:
CANON:
MEDIUM: (tv/movies/books/comics/etc.)
BIRTHDAY/AGE: (if applicable, characters in taxon must be 16+)
CANON POINT:
WHY THIS CHARACTER AND CANON POINT?:
PROGRAMMED POSSESSION:
ABILITIES/WEAKNESSES:
PSYCHOLOGY/PERSONALITY:
HISTORY:
ARRIVAL POST:
ADDITIONAL SAMPLE:
When you're finished, email your application to taxonmods [at] gmail [dot] com. The subject of your email should read: Application: CANON NAME: CHARACTER NAME (EXAMPLE: Application: Men In Tights: Robin Hood).
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact us through email or a PM to this account.
N A V I G A T I O N
APPLICATION DETAILS
APPLICATIONS ARE ALWAYS OPEN!
YOUR NAME: Your name, or whatever it is you prefer to go by.
PERSONAL JOURNAL: Your own LiveJournal account. Not required, and only ever used as an extra means of contact.
EMAIL: Your email address.
AIM: Your AIM sign-name, also not required but used as a means for contact.
CHARACTERS IN TAXON: Any characters you're currently playing in the game. Just put "n/a" if you're brand new.
CHARACTER NAME: The name of the character you're applying for.
CANON: The name of the show/book/movie/etc. your character is from. Just write 'original' if it's an original character that isn't based on any currently existing canon.
MEDIUM: What format is your character from? Television, movies, books, comics, etc.
BIRTHDAY/AGE: Let us know your character's birthday (you can make one up if it isn't mentioned in canon) and their age. All characters in Taxon must be over the age of 16. If the character you're applying for is under the age of 16, however, you can always mark them as AU and age them up so that they can be viable in the game.
CANON POINT: At what point in their canon is your character being pulled from? Episode titles and comic book issue numbers are fine, while canons like movies and books will require a short description.
EXAMPLE: The end of episode 2.08, My Many Murphies.; After their conversation with the mandrake, but before they find the Holy Hand Grenade.; etc.
WHY THIS CHARACTER AND CANON POINT?: Just let us know a few things about why you play this character in general, and why you feel they'd be a good fit in Taxon. Some questions to help get you going: What about playing this character do you enjoy? What kind of plots do you have the most fun getting them involved in? Which aspects of this character's personality or interactions do you like exploring? Do you have any expectations for their time in Taxon, or situations you're looking forward to putting them through? Is there anything significant about their canon point that makes it easier or more interesting to play them from there?
PROGRAMMED POSSESSION: What will your character be bringing with them to Taxon? This can be nearly anything from their canon, from locations (like individual rooms, homes, businesses, or outdoor areas or landmarks within reason), to pets (any kind of animal, organic or robotic, as long as it wouldn't be considered a character in and of itself), to vehicles (cars, boats, or even spaceships), or an actual item (uniquely tailored weapons, magic artifacts, jewelry, etc.). Please give us a brief description, and/or provide a screencap for reference.
EXCEPTIONS AND OPTIONS: Some items a character is wearing will come in with them without counting as a programmed possession. These would be things like purses, accessories, and weapons. Should your character be wearing an item that is unique enough to be a programmed possession on its own, you can choose between:
→ the item is missing
OR
→ the item has become a generic and/or useless version of itself
If you don't know what to do for this section of your application, please contact a mod! We'll be happy to help you figure something out for your character.
ABILITIES/WEAKNESSES: Please use this section to outline any supernatural or species-based abilities and weaknesses your character may have. Feel free to use bullet points for the sake of ease and clarification, but don't forget to elaborate and explain each point to avoid confusion. Any supernatural ability not mentioned in this section of your application will not be viable as a power for them in the game, so please be as thorough as you can. (If you're playing from an ongoing canon and your character develops powers or has powers revealed, don't worry! Just contact a mod and we'll work it in.)
For all characters, we'd like to see some basic psychological and physical abilities and weaknesses. Things like special skills (from assassins to doctors) are also important, especially if it's something that shapes their personality or will be a major point in their development.
Please keep in mind that we are especially looking for non-supernatural weaknesses and character flaws, so don't skimp on those areas that paint your character in a bad light.
PSYCHOLOGY/PERSONALITY: What's your character like? Are they peppy and upbeat or downtrodden and gloomy? Why is your character the way they are? Did something happen to them that made them see the world the way they do? Did any of their connections/relationships contribute to this? Give this section a lot of detail and be as thorough as possible. At least 250 words minimum. This is one of the sections we pay closer attention to when judging applications.
HISTORY: Please provide a link to your character's history, provided there's a reliable online source (like a wiki or fan site). If your character or canon does not have an online source for their history, or if they are so minor such sources do not adequately mention them, please give us a few paragraphs outlining the basic premise of your canon and what has happened to your character during it.
If your character is an original one, please provide us with their full history. Be sure to include details about their world and events important to them.
ARRIVAL POST: This is your character's entrance into Taxon, and should be prose written in the [ holo ] mode. Make sure to include at least five sentences of direct speech from your character, so that we can get a better feel for how your character reacts to the game setting. Please note that characters should not be aware of how to exit the Sanctuary upon arrival; samples that feature the doors opening or your character leaving the arrival room will recieve revision requests.
For a more detailed explanation of arrival protocol, please refer to the arrival section of the FAQ and the tablet user guide.
ADDITIONAL SAMPLE: This sample should be set in canon, be written in prose and be at least 300 words. You are at liberty to decide what your character is doing in this sample and are not required to provide dialogue should the scene not have any in it.
YOUR NAME:
PERSONAL JOURNAL:
E-MAIL:
AIM:
CHARACTERS IN TAXON: (if applicable)
CHARACTER NAME:
CANON:
MEDIUM: (tv/movies/books/comics/etc.)
BIRTHDAY/AGE: (if applicable, characters in taxon must be 16+)
CANON POINT:
WHY THIS CHARACTER AND CANON POINT?:
PROGRAMMED POSSESSION:
ABILITIES/WEAKNESSES:
PSYCHOLOGY/PERSONALITY:
HISTORY:
ARRIVAL POST:
ADDITIONAL SAMPLE:
When you're finished, email your application to taxonmods [at] gmail [dot] com. The subject of your email should read: Application: CANON NAME: CHARACTER NAME (EXAMPLE: Application: Men In Tights: Robin Hood).
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact us through email or a PM to this account.
N A V I G A T I O N