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Hey there. Loow here. From the looks of things, Zaep really cares about his character concept. He's clearly put some thought into it. He held up well to criticism and responded in a way that revealed a lot of the details behind his character. A good app helped by good responses on the part of the applicant. It's clear that people have faith in him as well. I won't drag this one out any more. Good stuff. Let's see how Qrrnyl develops. Application Accepted.

Hey there. Loow here. Let's dance. First of all, I'd like to compliment the applicant, Elliot, for how well he handled and responded to feedback. I'd also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who posted on this app. There's some questions and observations here that clearly come from a place of interest. Elliot has matched the effort they put into their reading with some solid responses. In short, good job everyone. This was a wholesome read. For the character concept, it seems like Elliot has a solid, believable person in mind for Weeshib. At least to me, they strike me as the sort of person you could probably meet working a middle management job. I'd like to remind Elliot not to be afraid to experiment as they go on playing Skrell. Opinions on the arts, sports, the like. Who knows if it'll ever come up. Don't be afraid to develop the kind of person she is over time. As for RP and player conduct, people have come and offered praise. I have no reason to believe that Elliot would be a "bad fit" for the logical Skrell. In fact, people have done a great job of providing evidence to the contrary. Few things make me happier than seeing an application where readers and the applicant have had an engaging conversation. It's clear people read the app, picked at the little details they noticed, and asked for more. Not only this, the applicant has taken the time to respond questions individually and in a way that is both respectful and complete. If you've read this far, then it should come as no surprise that this application is accepted. Ryliab sounds like she'd make a fine addition to the ship's roster. I look forward to seeing this character as she develops. Happy warbling. Application Accepted.

Hey there. Loow here. I'll try to keep this one short. This has been some of the best discussion I've seen on an app in a while. Multiple people came in and gave their candid thoughts. The applicant reacted well, engaged with the feedback, and even took some of it to heart. MelodicVoid clearly cares about this character design quite a bit, otherwise they wouldn't have tweaked it as much as they have. That leads me to believe that they will have fun playing this Skrell on the station. I am under the impression that Rilumim has become something that the Applicant has put a lot of heart and effort into. We'll see how well the Aliose native adjusts to the Aurora. Happy warbling. Application Accepted.

Hey there. Loow here. You're welcome. "I'm deeply torn between a M'Sai and a Hharar" Pick one. It actually matters. "unique civil war aspect" Well what do you like about it? What about it appeals to you? It seems like you stay very far away from it. "There are a lot of unique things pertaining to Tajarans that don't particularly apply to humans. Tajara have, for most of their history, lived as a very distinct Upper and Lower class society..." "It'll be fun playing a character that is still coming to grips with galactic life as a whole." ^Best part of that whole answer imho Wow nobody said anything at all about the backstory or character concept, eh? "Early on in her life, she decided she didn't want to be a fighter. She wanted to help people. While she got into a few fights during her childhood, she held true to that ideal..." Why fight if she doesn't want to be a fighter? "She didn't want to take sides" "to take a side meant making enemies in a conflict she had no desire to participate in." So you like the "unique" civil war conflict, but want absolutely no part in it? Mate, let's be real. I'm not feeling love dripping off of this app. It's clear people are coming in to say "give whitelist" but nobody's even cared enough to point out, comment on, or chat about even the most minor of details in the backstory here. This app suffers for it. Conflict averse kitty with no fur color stays far away from conflict and moves to space after going to school. I personally don't like this app. It looks like you don't care about this application, at least to me. To me, that says you wouldn't enjoy having the whitelist. To me, that means you shouldn't bother. There's room for improvement. Maybe you do care a lot and I'm mistaken. Maybe you're capable of writing a really cool app that drips with feeling and leaves an impression. But this isn't that app.

Congratulations to NursieKitty, our new Skrell Lore Deputy. Her application can be found here: https://forums.aurorastation.org/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=11177&p=100566#p100566

Hey there. Loow here. If you're reading this, then you probably know how this thread ends. I'll try to keep it short. Thought out answers. Well worded. Thought provoking. Much thanks to Bygone for engendering an intelligent discussion as well. I wasn't expecting some of the answers I see here, and I can really appreciate that. It's clear NursieKitty has picked up on quite a few themes in lore, has given them serious thought, and sees areas which can be expanded upon quite nicely. I think the lore stands to gain from having NK on the team. You got the position, [mention]nursiekitty[/mention]. Let's see what we can do.

M'sai have had it too good for too long. They should be back in the rank and file where they belong.

Hi there. Loow here. A while ago, someone with a distinctive avatar commented that certain leadership traits and actions might be more conducive to effective lore-work. At the time, I thought little of it. Now, I think they might have had a point. I’ve kept quite a few other bits of feedback in mind, too. Seeing how people in the community have reacted to Mofo’s opinions on Deputies also provided a bit of useful feedback. If you’re reading this, then you’ve likely heard that Mofo had in the past opened up applications for Tajara Lore Deputy positions. I’d like to take this moment to say that applying for Skrell Lore Deputy will, at least in this run, be a bit different. If you think you... have a sincere interest in Skrell and Aurora lore can handle and dish out feedback would enjoy writing ...then I encourage you to apply! The Application Process: The hope is to encourage application in those who have: 1. The will to put their spare time into lore. 2. Some degree of confidence in their writing ability. 3. A passion for lore, world-building, and, of course, the Skrell. Keep in mind, you do not have to go through the entire process in one sitting. I often find that writing works well when I write down my thoughts, revisit ideas and written-work, and contribute toward a work’s completion gradually. Remember that completing the Application Process for Skrell Lore Deputy does NOT guarantee that you will receive a position as a Lore Deputy. I will be taking time to review applications. The Application: What is your ckey? Can you be contacted through discord? What is your timezone and what are your most active hours? Would you be able to discuss Lore and Lore-work a minimum of once a week? Do you have any previous writing experience? Which of the following best represents your age group: A. 0 - 13 years old. B. 14 - 19 years old C. 20 - 26 years old D. 27 - 45 years old E. 46 + What whitelists do you currently possess on Aurora Station? Have you ever been banned from Aurora Station? Have you ever had a whitelist stripped on Aurora Station? What’s your most active character? Is there anything you would like the reader to keep in mind while reading your Application for Skrell Lore Deputy? [b]Pick [u]any 5 of the following 10[/u][/b] topics. Please answer your chosen 5 with a minimum of [b]50 words[/b] each. (250 words maximum. If you would like to go more in-depth, consider using one of these topics as your prompt for the Optional 3-page Essay.) 1. Do you play Skrell on the station? Who are they and what do you enjoy about them and their time on the station? 2. Skrell have a different perspective on Males and Females than Humans traditionally do. As a deputy, what would you do to illustrate this societal difference? 3. What do you wish you saw more of in Skrell RP on the station? 4. Skrell and Synthetics have a very unique relationship. How do you feel about it? 5. Skrell and Dionae have a very unique relationship. How do you feel about it? 6. Skrell and Humanity have a very unique relationship. How do you feel about it? 7. Skrell and Unathi have a very unique relationship. How do you feel about it? 8. Skrell and Vaurcae have a very unique relationship. How do you feel about it? 9. Skrell and Tajara have a very unique relationship. How do you feel about it? 10. What sort of things do you like seeing in a News Article? How would you approach writing News Articles for Aurora Station Lore? [b]All of the following topics[/b] should be answered with a [b]minimum of 20 words[/b] each. (150 words maximum. If you would like to go more in-depth, consider using one of these topics as your prompt for the Optional 3-page Essay.) 1. How do you feel about the Tup Commandos, Director of Tup Forces Qroisht Tup, and the historical characters with the surname “Tup”? 2. How do you feel about Glorsh? 3. What is your view on Skrell language and its use on the station? 4. What would you like to portray in lore as a Skrell Lore Deputy? 5. Do you have any gripes, comments, or concerns regarding the lore and/or the Skrell? Optional 3-Page Essay: Tajara Overseer Mofo1995 recently opened applications for prospective Tajara Lore Deputies. He gave his applicants the chance to write a 3 page essay on any topic of Tajara lore which interested them. I would like to give applicants for Skrell Lore Deputy a similar opportunity. If you wish, you may include a 3-page essay with your application. The following is a slightly edited quote with Mofo’s thoughts and reasoning. They are relevant here. Note: The Optional Essay is, as the name suggests, optional. It is likely that such an essay would provide me with more insight into important things like the applicant’s interests, but it is not required. The essay, should you choose to write one, has a maximum length of 4 pages. Frequently Asked Questions I, personally, treasure the concept of direct feedback. It’s an incredibly effective means of gauging how an individual feels regarding a chosen topic. I try to stress its importance whenever convenient. If you or anyone reading this has something they would like to say on this topic, then I’d love to hear any semi-relevant thoughts. I encourage discussion in this thread. I encourage anyone with questions to take a look at Mofo’s thread on Tajara Deputy applications as well. Much of what he says is very, very relevant. Thank you for taking the time to read this. I hope to see some stellar applications.

I can dig it, Ornias. Bygone vouches for you. You seem to have a good handle on Skrell lore. More importantly, you seem to care about the character design you've put forward here. Maybe you'll enjoy warbling on the station. Let's see how you portray Skrell. Application Accepted.

Hey there. Loow here. Don't worry about it. This is your app, your time. Once again, JB has swerved out of his lane. How will we stop this man? Cool. Tell me about the quirks. What sort of potential do you wanna show? This app features a new planet and University. Cool. Do you have any details in mind for Yig'jemana? What was Gieudesh's home like? How about Xu'jdesh Tgalyaz University? If you don't have anything in mind, no stress. Remember that you can advertise your app by posting it in ooc chat once per round. I encourage everyone reading this to read this app and share their thoughts. Have you RP'ed with Ornias' characters? Do you have something you want to say about this app or the character featured in it? Then the "Post Reply" button is the place for you!

Hey there. Loow here. I suspect that people might have a difficult time responding to this application. Let's break the ice. Bold move using this app to canonize some stuff about Skrell history and space, but it's not an entirely unprecedented one. Apps have led to more lore quite a few times. I do enjoy it when people work on stuff. To me at least, it suggests a certain amount of passion. It's fun to see that. I'm going to take a guess at how feedback might go. We might get comments about how long the app is, which is understandable. I'm making such a statement right now. You went above the minimum, and that's not a bad thing. It might make it harder for people to respond to your app in its entirety, but I guess we'll see how that plays out. I expect we'll see testimonials about previous rp and characters, which is always a plus. I bet we'll see commentary about the character you've made here. Maybe even questions. I believe we might see some questions about your character's background/home/lore. Here's to hoping. Let's start with some easy questions and comments. I want to make sure I understand what you've put forward. You've shown quite an interest in lore here, so I hope you don't mind if some of these questions and statements are lore-related. The Guild of Restructuring seems like an interesting concept. I hope more people share their thoughts on it. If Gex Oxio-Otp is 76 years old, that would mean she was born around 2384. This would mean she was head of her colony around 2403. If the Guild of Restructuring was formed 15 years before Gex was born, then it would have been formed in or around 2369. Are you familiar with the Tresja Agreement? https://forums.aurorastation.org/search.php?keywords=tresja+agreement https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Special%3ASearch&profile=default&fulltext=Search&search=tresja+agreement https://forums.aurorastation.org/viewtopic.php?f=95&t=5161&p=62515&hilit=tresja+agreement#p62515 https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Notable_Skrell_Systems_and_Locations#The_.E2.80.9CIndependent.E2.80.9D_Solitary_Systems There's some reading material on the matter. It happened in 2398. Basically, it was a "last chance" for any straggler-systems or colonies to "rejoin the Federation" (or join the new Federation, depending on your perspective). Everyone who did got in. (Yay.) Anyone who didn't was put in time-out for a few decades. These kinds of places have gotten a fair bit of attention in recent arcs. If the Guild of Reconstruction stresses that old Skrell are responsible for the race's woes and young Skrell should be made into leaders, then why are the people with sway "elders"? It seems strange to me that the older people would willingly endorse a government or ideology that supplants them, but maybe I'm just too human. I'd like to hear your thoughts and reasoning on this matter. As a side note, I do appreciate that the elders did leave willingly in this story. "Things were going well for about a year, and then a ship arrived. A Federation shuttle with a purple insignia on the side landed on the same pad the migrants and elders had left from a year ago. Gex went to meet the newcomers with her Youth Council, and came face to face with Otp Fiexs-Fedas, the Elder she forced to leave earlier, in Federation Ambassador clothing. Otp moved to the stunned Gex, and requested the immediate release of the Mayorship title to a properly qualified elder of the group, and if none were present, one would be stationed on the colony to help reintegrate it into the Federation." Interesting twist. Let's talk about Otp Fiexs-Fedas for a moment. Why does he have the "-Fedas" name addition? Let's address something important. Lately, I've gotten word that some Skrell may be acting "too human." This concerns me, and I can see where such actions may come to light in this character design. Certain parts of this story strike a chord with me, because they're so human. If this application were to be accepted, which is not to say it will be, I would be very cautious. I appreciate that your approach involves showing that Skrell are not completely devoid of emotion, but I ask that you proceed with some degree of caution if this application gets accepted. I've always either reinstated WL or allowed people the chance to reapply after a Skrell whitelists is stripped. But I do strip WL. So be cautious. You also, of course, lose points for saying "Glorsh" in your application. Lightning round. Feel free to give your thoughts on any and all of these details. -Props for using the word "discombobulate" in your app. - In my opinion, a good backstory drama about reintegrating governing bodies into the Federation ought to happen either in the 2300's or late 2450's-60's . If they didn't agree to rejoin in the Tresja Agreement then they're likely in time-out. (If that statement doesn't make sense, follow the above links.) -There's a whole bag of complaints and comments that I could see arising around the tiny detail of "my Skrell was the leader of a small nation." - Gex was the leader a colony, a cargo-mover, a government official, and went on to work in a casino before becoming a Cargo Tech. There's a lot more to be said about this app, and I hope to see some quality discussion between the applicant and members of the community. I also hope to see some responses to my post here. Parts of this story whip around very quickly and don't make complete sense to me. But this is a start. Don't forget you can post a link to your app once per round in the server's OOC chat. [mention]SleepyWolf[/mention] This story zips around a lot. It moves very quickly through some details. To put it simply, why is this character on the Aurora at all? If she worked in politics, couldn't she just go back to Jargon and pursue that field further? Why stick around while she's "almost going hungry"? She's the kind of person who held "secret meetings" that apparently had notable political impact. Why would she sing for spare credits when she has the credentials for much better work? Why be a cargo tech when she could at least be a minor political worker? It seems to me like a lot of the details seen here were written for the sake of being extra dramatic. It seems like a character was being written, but then had to be reigned in to be a cargo tech. Feel free to respond to any and all points and questions brought up here. I encourage any readers to chime in with their thoughts on this application as well.

That's fine man. If you don't want to post feedback or questions, you don't have to. [mention]AmoryBlaine[/mention]

Try something like this. "Does your Skrell character like reading fiction books? Do they have favorite sports or movie genres?" That's how I'd do it anyway. I asked that one lore related question and pointed out a few topics of discussion. I hope that helped the app. I'm not so sure about all that. It looks like I gave a list of possible topics which could be expanded upon to improve the app and even encouraged further discussion on the app quite successfully. You've given some pretty good insight into the applicant's previous rp, Menown, as did the other people who posted here. It's just that only Sleepy's made direct reference to any of the work Paradox put into writing his app, which is what I meant to get across. @paradox,myman. /Does/ your Skrell enjoy literature? If so, what kinds? If you're not sure yet, what kind do you think he /might/ enjoy down the line? I'm just curious tbqh

That's some pretty good insight, [mention]Menown[/mention]. Might be one of the most descriptive statements on an applicant's previous rp that I've seen so far. To borrow a quote, "that's high praise." To circle back a bit, I don't necessarily want people to question applicants on Skrell lore. What I'd /love/ to see is some connection and interest in the "character design" as I sometimes call it. Basically, I think anyone can pop in, read an app, and say "Wow, I feel this way about that character. I actually have a question/interest about a detail." Sleepy did something similar with this app, and that's the sorta stuff I like to see in a response. It gives me the impression that someone actually read through someone's app. In theory, app-characters should be something an applicant worked on and feels invested in. With that in mind, it's a huge plus to an app when someone asks questions like: "How does this character deal with adversity?" "Is everything in his life connected to robots?" and even "Why is this character an off-white color?" imho the conversations that spin off of these sort of inquiries really makes apps memorable, and occasionally leads the applicant to consider interesting details about their characters. At least, I've gotten positive feedback about the process a few times which suggests this. tbh part of the secret meta of apps is post-count. By laws of numbers and averages and other math terms, more posts = more of a chance for quality discussion. (in theory) I'm sort of rambling at this point, but I hope there's some sort of gem somewhere in the above text. Discussion is cool. I like the questions I see so far. Looking forward to seeing how it all develops.

Punishing the applicant because nobody has responded to it seems a bit unfair. You're the one who approves and denies applications, it should be your job to investigate the details for better answers, not us, as we don't approve or deny the applications, you do. I don't see a punishment here, but I appreciate your feedback on my actions. You did a good job of finding issues with my post, which is well deserved, and pointing out things you feel passionate about within it. You even expand on some good broader ideas in the same post. Could you do the same thing with the application above please?