A small hint on account applications

Post by **Estralis Seborian** » Sat Apr 30, 2005 3:19 pm

Around 80% of the account applications we receive these days have one fact in common, the ending of the story goes like this:

"...and aftar taht i grap meh zword and kill all guys after taht i safe da world then i dring beer in tavenr and talk to friendz"

Don't wonder if we reject such applications! Take some time and write a true ending of the story, two lines are simply not enough for us to judge your abilities in creating stories and your fantasy.

Sitadel · Post by **Sitadel** » Sat Apr 30, 2005 7:30 pm

I dont think anyone can spell that bad. My application kicked ass.

Iekka · Post by **Iekka** » Sat Apr 30, 2005 9:50 pm

You know, for some people who write things like that, it's odd to think that if they just took a peek into the Role Playing board and read some of what others post, they'd even have an idea of what to send in.

Bloodhearte · Post by **Bloodhearte** » Sun May 01, 2005 2:03 am

Uhm...you mean you rejected me Estralis?

I thought the ending of drinking with friends in the tavern was an incredible plot twist.

falco1029 · Post by **falco1029** » Sun May 01, 2005 2:15 am

I know mine was twice as long as the beginning story, Im surprised my acceptance email wasnt something like "We are honored to have such a magnifigent roleplayer gracing us with his presence in Illarion"

And now my cockiness is over

.

Cliu Beothach · Post by **Cliu Beothach** » Sun May 01, 2005 7:07 am

But estralis, why was mine accepted then?

Nilo · Post by **Nilo** » Sun May 01, 2005 5:54 pm

Mine was someting like... I am Nilo let me in!! and then Poof I was let in.

Not really though I had to write a (truly magnificent

) story about an elven girl who said a spell like.. "Kel roc lev" Hahahaha But then that was a few years ago mind you.

Nikago Fyrstyn · Post by **Nikago Fyrstyn** » Sun May 01, 2005 10:06 pm

kel roc lev...flying mindstone?

Arkadia Misella · Post by **Arkadia Misella** » Sun May 01, 2005 10:23 pm

Gets hit in the back of the head with a rock that resembles a brain
Oh, dammit! Watch who you are throwing flying mindstones at!

Rackere Diplomatre · Post by **Rackere Diplomatre** » Sun May 01, 2005 10:28 pm

I wrote a story about the elven girl turning into a witch and frightening the two drunk. (She wasn't a witch but she made the drunk think she was) It was incredible.

I don't know, Estralis, do you (or Arien) have a copy of my application story? I want to read through it. I need something to laught.

Kincent Nolatri · Post by **Kincent Nolatri** » Sun May 01, 2005 10:38 pm

Haha I wish I had my too just to see it, I wrote that the elven girl was about to be attack when a hooden figure in a Cloak appear and saved her, he's wolf jumped at the man form the forest and he appear in a tree branch.... The elf then had to go one a journey to find the person. Ah writing that story was fun!

falco1029 · Post by **falco1029** » Sun May 01, 2005 11:04 pm

I wish i had mine also, though mine was the lizard story.

Delakaniam · Post by **Delakaniam** » Mon May 02, 2005 5:56 pm

Wow. Don't any of you ever save the information that you send in

?

Sitadel wrote:I dont think anyone can spell that bad.

So you would think. Alas for reality. *g*.

Misjbar · Post by **Misjbar** » Mon May 02, 2005 7:01 pm

I just have one mark to Sitadel (reminds me of Citadel >.>).

"U mak me hurny. I mak u princes!"

Lady Arynne · Post by **Lady Arynne** » Tue May 17, 2005 6:23 am

I loved my application, too. I really got into writing the character. Actually, I used the way I portrayed the character they gave me to write about to create on eof my characters

Japheth · Post by **Japheth** » Thu May 26, 2005 5:53 pm

Just a reminder to those applying:

The account system is not automated and sending an application that consists entirely of:

"jdkdkidi3i3kd."

Will have your application instantly rejected.

Post by **Estralis Seborian** » Sat May 28, 2005 5:58 pm

Same holds for an application that consists to 90% of the given story. We want you to write 500 characters of your own ideas. I doubt that this is too much, we often receive stories that are longer, by far.

So, please, do not submit the beginning of the story, just your ending. Save our time and your time.

Lionhart · Post by **Lionhart** » Sat May 28, 2005 7:29 pm

My story ending was rejected plz help me to make a good story ending

Japheth · Post by **Japheth** » Sat May 28, 2005 7:34 pm

Well, we can't help you create a story, as it is a test to prove your capability of fitting in with the game world. However reading the following links should allow you to develop an understanding of what is needed.

http://illarion.org/general/us_rpg_guide.php

www.moonsilver.de

Lionhart · Post by **Lionhart** » Sun May 29, 2005 11:08 am

kk ty im gonna think hard wot i write

Post by **Estralis Seborian** » Sun May 29, 2005 11:18 am

Just some general remarks (not adressing "Lionheart"):
There are two languages in which we accept stories: German and english. There is a simple reason why we don't accept other languages (spanish, l33t, polish,...): Not every team member understands them. In fact, the mentioned languages are not understood by a single team member (am I right?).

So, try to use proper english. Sentences start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. Abbreviations like "u" "lol" "omg" are frowned upon. Same holds for german, by the way. Write just you were told in school!

Lionhart · Post by **Lionhart** » Sun May 29, 2005 11:24 am

Okay, sorry that i spoke like that but i have get used to it.

Lionhart · Post by **Lionhart** » Sun May 29, 2005 12:31 pm

What do you mean about ''murmuring'' in this story about dwarf which i have to continue, because i dont know what do you mean by that. Dont think im stupid but we dont speak english in my country but we study it at school.

Josefine da Vince · Post by **Josefine da Vince** » Sun May 29, 2005 12:36 pm

In german it would be "murmeln" won't help you much I guess.
It is when someone talkes unclearly and quiet. Mostly in a deep voice and when something isn't going like someone wants it to go.

Raven Navarre · Post by **Raven Navarre** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 7:13 am

Hmmm...Now I'm slightly worried. I didn't want to waste too much of your time so I made the story interesting with plenty of room to continue....but it wasn't very long. It wasn't a one liner, but it wasn't quite 500 words either. I'm still in the application process and now I'm wondering if I'm going to get away with it......

Moirear Sian · Post by **Moirear Sian** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 4:20 pm

Mine was relatively short. Quality is always an important factor; but quantity can only make up somewhat if the quality is not already sub-par.

Raven Navarre · Post by **Raven Navarre** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 8:27 pm

It would be nice to know if that ends up being the problem. I can easily lengthen it once I know it needs to be.

Aldriaa · Post by **Aldriaa** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 8:31 pm

Mine wasn't very long, either...I'd estimate about 300-350 words, and I got accepted the day after I applied. I wouldn't worry too much, they are basically looking to see if you have fairly decent RP abillities.

EDIT: Oh, yes. In case anyone doesn't know, I am also Devrah Liioness and Lady Arynne. This isn't really my first post

Erart Ridoc · Post by **Erart Ridoc** » Sat Jun 04, 2005 8:30 am

Bah mine was over 1000 words long, but thats just I cant end anything to abruptly

Gro'bul · Post by **Gro'bul** » Sat Jun 04, 2005 9:04 am

Less than 100 words for me I think, it was only like 7-10 sentences I think, but it has been a while.

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A small hint on account applications

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