unathi [Declined] LKL's Unathi whitelist ( :

[LizardKingLizard]

BYOND Key: LizardKingLizard

 

Character Names: Truce Rockwell, Jumana Brigandine, Nikolai Wires, Juice Oddstone

 

Species you are applying to play: Unathi

 

What color do you plan on making your first alien character: a dull, almost gray purple

 

Have you read our lore section's page on this species?: Yes, and most of the sub-pages as well

Please provide well articulated answers to the following questions in a paragraph format. One paragraph minimum per question.

Why do you wish to play this specific race:

I wish to play Unathi because both the culture and religion is unique and fleshed out enough to allow for some good variety in characters. From the way they are brought up ranging from debt-operated orphanages to rural tribe like communities and sprawling cities, to the differing ways of how they rule their societies with most being strictly religious and patriarchal, with a good amount of conflicting ideologies. I have seen only good rp from other Unathi players, and that makes excited to (Hopefully) join them. On top of that, I believe it would be fun to sort of subvert expectations by playing a role non-typical of a Unathi male. [Also, I've been told I have to because of my username : ) ]

 

Identify what makes role-playing this species different than role-playing a Human:

 

Both mechanically and culturally Unathi can be played in a way that allows for excellent roleplay with other species. They're cold-blooded, can eat things poisonous to other species with some things mundane to other species being poisonous to them, and have sharp blood-letting claws. They all come from a place of extreme hardship due to the nuclear war that enveloped their home-world after they first made contact with other species. Their unique code of honor can also be used as a point of conflict in character, leading to more exciting rounds.

 

Character Name: Raztki Kruzia

 

Please provide a short backstory for this character

 

Raztki is the single male Unathi born as part of a three egg clutch in 2444 on Ouerea. In his youngest years Raztki would watch his father work, and watch his mother teach his sisters what she knew about healing. By the time he was eight he was able to fish and cook by his father's side, helping him with minor guild work and other business. When he wasn't helping his father he would watch his mother practice her healing or spend time learning about their Sk'akh faith with the elders. Despite spending most of his formative years working and learning, he developed a very laidback and kind personality, even using what little free time he had playing with the hatchlings or helping the elders with whatever they needed. Growing up in a more rural community in the jungles closest to Um'a'yid, he would often beg his father to go with him into the city to help with selling the fish they had gathered. 

 

As he got older his interests continued to develop specifically in cooking, and once he reached maturity his family spoke to the clan elders to get him sent into the city to further hone his skills with the intention of becoming a cook. Once he finished his education at a small school he decided to stay in the city, getting a job as a chef in a small restaurant and bringing the majority of his earnings back home to his family every month. After two years with the same restaurant he had heard of better employment opportunities out in space and, after considerable conversation with both his parents and the elders, was allowed to sign on with Nanotrasen. He was given a work visa and assigned to the Aurora as a chef, still working to send money back home.

 

What do you like about this character?

I like that this character gives me both the excuse  to learn a new job, and the opportunity for more unique roleplay as a character who actually has something still connecting them to their home and a reason to care about where they come from.

 

How would you rate your role-playing ability?

Better than my writing ability, for sure. Decent, and I'm working on emoting more in character.

 

 

Notes: This is my first whitelist, and I'm quite aware that I'm not great at longer form writing. Please let me know where I can improve.

Edited August 2, 2021 by Haydizzle
Declined

[ryder]

Unathi Chef Superiority. In more sincerity, I've really enjoyed playing on the server with LKL; they're good at improv and keep things moving, even if having to work with new things, and have helped me learn the ropes for SS13 quite a bit. I'm sure all that fancy maneuvering could make some Tasty Meals. +1

[Haydizzle]

Hello! Thank you for applying.

On 27/07/2021 at 18:18, LizardKingLizard said:

Identify what makes role-playing this species different than role-playing a Human:

Could you expand on this some more? Avoid citing mechanics and instead offer how they differ in roleplay and mindset.

Overall, your backstory isn't lore breaking, but it does feel more like simple narration. An application helps to show the lore developers that the themes are understood and you have a grasp on the ideas of the species, in addition to being able to roleplay well to represent the species. I don't really enjoy denying an application out the gate though unless warranted, so I still have a couple of questions to offer some insight on the "understanding themes" portion.

1) How does Kruzia struggle with their new surroundings on the Aurora?

2) What is one of his personality traits that Unathite society favors? What is one that they dislike?

3) How does Kruzia view the Hegemon? If this is a positive viewpoint, what is something he disagrees with the Hegemon and why? If it is a negative viewpoint, what is something he agrees with the Hegemon and why?

[LizardKingLizard]

13 minutes ago, Haydizzle said:

Hello! Thank you for applying.

Could you expand on this some more? Avoid citing mechanics and instead offer how they differ in roleplay and mindset.

Overall, your backstory isn't lore breaking, but it does feel more like simple narration. An application helps to show the lore developers that the themes are understood and you have a grasp on the ideas of the species, in addition to being able to roleplay well to represent the species. I don't really enjoy denying an application out the gate though unless warranted, so I still have a couple of questions to offer some insight on the "understanding themes" portion.

1) How does Kruzia struggle with their new surroundings on the Aurora?

2) What is one of his personality traits that Unathite society favors? What is one that they dislike?

3) How does Kruzia view the Hegemon? If this is a positive viewpoint, what is something he disagrees with the Hegemon and why? If it is a negative viewpoint, what is something he agrees with the Hegemon and why?

Roleplay as a unathi offers different social challenges with interacting with humans, especially for one not yet well versed in the common tongue. Unlike humans who can essentially do whatever they want do to being so diverse, unathi are bound by codes, gender roles, and strict religious laws that force them to both think before they act, and react differently than a human would.

 

1. Kruzia's struggles onboard the Aurora would mostly be trying to understand the cultures and traditions of other species, along with the issue of only speaking rudimentary TCBasic. Other than that, fellow unathi might expect him to act more like a strong warrior due to his ample size and strength, only to be disappointed when they find he is more gentle than anything.

2. Even far out in space he is extremely loyal to his clan and family, speaking with them as regularly as he can and asking for advice before making many decisions / Growing up with multiple sisters and spending lots of time with them, Kruzia does not believe in the gender roles as strongly as most Unathi, and has no qualms doing "womanly work" such as cleaning or even practicing what little healing he learned from his mother.

3. Kruzia's view of the Hegemon is generally positive, with his one main complaint being how they allow Hephaestus Industries to essentially ransack and strip his home planet of all it's resources, damaging the fragile ecosystems in the process.

 

(realizing I never included a physical description of him either, I can do a quick one that if it helps)

[Haydizzle]

Sorry for the delayed reply.

On 31/07/2021 at 01:44, LizardKingLizard said:

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You clearly show you have read the pages. The writing itself is good, but suffers from the answers being generalist.

On 31/07/2021 at 01:44, LizardKingLizard said:

... that force them to both think before they act, and react differently than a human would.

On 31/07/2021 at 01:44, LizardKingLizard said:

Kruzia's struggles onboard the Aurora would mostly be trying to understand the cultures and traditions of other species, along with the issue of only speaking rudimentary TCBasic.

For example, something like this could be said of any species in regards to humans.

I will have to decline this application. You have read the page, but the missing link is showing your knowledge of the themes: what themes are apparent in this species and not necessarily in others? What are some major aspects of the species that are unique compared to the rest? What elements drew you to this species over the rest? Answers to these questions are what we look for in an application.

I strongly encourage you to reapply; my deputies and I are available if you have any further questions.