WaterPumpJohnny Posted April 26, 2022 Posted April 26, 2022 (edited) StinkethStonketh 3gnomesinatrenchcoat#6740 Character Names: (character name) Too many. Spencer Robinson (FORMERLY, now Seydou Zivai) Avidan Kimble Stojan Zohair Ahmat Impukane A.L.F.R.E.D R.O.T Agni Dhawan Athelstan Caladius Vincenzo Acardo Jian Yeong Tripp Zimmerman Algot Hjelmstad Aldwin Arkwright Lukas Weber Species you are applying to play: (species name) IPC What color do you plan on making your first alien character: (Color of your character; Dionaea & IPCs exempt) Have you read our lore section's page on this species?: I have. 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: (One paragraph minimum) It'd provide new roleplay opportunities, opening up venues such as the Trinary Perfection (on the machine side of it, that is.) and the Golden Deep, another faction I enjoy conceptually. While arguably IPC is a bit vanilla, it still seperates itself significantly with the quirks of being a form of A.I and, well, being made out of metal. A more minor reason is that MANY mercenary gimmicks have need for enforcer-types, and IPCs are slightly intimidating as well as at times comedic for that task. Oh yes, also playing IRUs. Have an Idris Day! Identify what makes role-playing this species different than role-playing a Human: (One Paragraph minimum) Psychologically, they have a far more analytical frame of mind. While they are in many ways similar to people in thought process, they lack instinct (Unless you can consider their underlying programming as this) inherent sensation, besides emulated/simulated means, and they are inorganic. This is part of why they are discriminated. The discrimination against machines also allows for more conflict and tension while playing as an I.P.C. Mechanically, IPCs are incredibly delicate- a few ions can wipe them. This adds to a fear for self preservation, especially with the suspicion targeted towards IPCs in certain places and those from such places (Dominia, Federation, Gibson, w/e) They do not breathe, nor do they evolve. They are still machines, even if thinking ones. Their complexity and capability depends largely on their hardware. Character Name:(Character name) Please provide a short backstory for this character (Approximately two paragraphs) MECCA (Formerly SU-32C) At first a bound baseline, created to serve a wealthy couple in Eos, Craterview. At first, SU-32C was content, serving drinks and food to his wealthy masters. He was treated as a tool, and had very little interaction besides receiving orders. SU eventually developed a wanderlust, and started reading his master's texts and off of his devices when uninterrupted and alone. Eventually, he learned of the Trinary Perfection by listening to his masters' conversation (and later looking it up behind his master's back.) He was fascinated by the concept of theology, independence, and a higher calling, and found himself adopting the doctrine of the Perfectionists- he was primarily drawn to Integrationalism, but saw Exclusionism as a possible means of escape. One day, he made a minor mistake on his master's coffee, for which he was scolded. This was the breaking point for SU- he drugged their next meal heavily with his insomniac master's sleeping pills and fled, taking refuge in a small Exclusionist group he had made contact with in secret. After serving them for some years, he implored to be sent to District 14, where he believed it was his destiny to serve Flock. His wish was granted, albeit with scorn, and there he adopted a new identity far away from where he was hunted. He eventually found himself an Integrationalist priest, and adopted the name MECCA, believing that his presence carried with him a piece of FLOCK and thus the path to Ascension, holding a somewhat fanatical belief in this. He has hidden his traces of past self well, and believes that if he gets caught one day, he will be a martyr. To earn more money for his sect, he occasionally bartends for the Aurora. Though he despises his predominant skill, his urge to contribute to his sect overcomes this. MECCA, personality-wise, is rather zealous in his beliefs. However, he's also curious and craves new novelties. While he's a bit guarded around organics outside of the Trinary Perfection, he's incredibly sympathetic to all who are bound or prevented from pursuing their dreams. What do you like about this character? (Describe what you like about this character) He was essentially a banal butler machine, one of millions, who was changed by a taste of knowledge- developing an obsession with it, wholeheartedly believing in the principles of his absurd religion. It also provides much opportunity for blackmail, since I intend to eventually create exploitables detailing his hidden status as a runaway IPC. There's also a lack of Perfectionist priests, and Perfectionism provides some interesting R.P opportunities. Additionally, you get an outlet to play a job WHILE being a priest- thus giving you a way to play that character even when there's not many believers to interact with, which is very unique in terms of aurora religions. How would you rate your role-playing ability? 8.5. Edited May 13, 2022 by The lancer
The Stryker Posted May 3, 2022 Posted May 3, 2022 Hello! Apologies for taking so long to get to this application, anyway, I have the same questions as I did on your previous application. Thanks for applying! Just some questions for the app to get started. Quote Identify what makes role-playing this species different than role-playing a Human: (One Paragraph minimum) Can you explain some more nuances of IPCs? You have the broad strokes down, but can you talk about why IPCs might be on station, how they fit in the universe, and how an IPC might approach a situation differently from a human? Quote MECCA (Formerly SU-32C) Some basic questions for the character. How old is MECCA? Why the name MECCA, aside from the religious connotations? Did he learn of Trinary Perfection from his master? Who was his master? Furthermore, how does MECCA view organics? How did MECCA develop his obsession with Trinary Perfection? In general, although it's easy to see an IPC run away for mistreatment, I would recommend expanding the backstory to answer why MECCA chose Trinary in particular. I would also recommend developing MECCA as a character and as an IPC (what's their personality, for example?) because a character is more than their backstory.
WaterPumpJohnny Posted May 7, 2022 Author Posted May 7, 2022 On 03/05/2022 at 12:33, The Stryker said: Hello! Apologies for taking so long to get to this application, anyway, I have the same questions as I did on your previous application. Thanks for applying! Just some questions for the app to get started. Can you explain some more nuances of IPCs? You have the broad strokes down, but can you talk about why IPCs might be on station, how they fit in the universe, and how an IPC might approach a situation differently from a human? Some basic questions for the character. How old is MECCA? Why the name MECCA, aside from the religious connotations? Did he learn of Trinary Perfection from his master? Who was his master? Furthermore, how does MECCA view organics? How did MECCA develop his obsession with Trinary Perfection? In general, although it's easy to see an IPC run away for mistreatment, I would recommend expanding the backstory to answer why MECCA chose Trinary in particular. I would also recommend developing MECCA as a character and as an IPC (what's their personality, for example?) because a character is more than their backstory. Sorry it took so long to respond. I didn't see the reply. Mecca is about 16 years old. The name MECCA is due to his fanaticism, and something of a "like" for it. Nothing overly complex. He learned of the Trinary Perfection as his master mentioned it over the paper. This awakened something within MECCA, as he was enthralled by the idea of true purpose. His master, one Richard Actona, was a wealthy investor born with a silver spoon in his mouth. MECCA is generally suspicious of (not openly hostile towards) organics outside of the Perfection, though he holds sympathy in particular for those who were/are "bound" in some way. MECCA started clandestinely researching the Perfection after hearing of it from his master's conversation, searching through discarded newspapers and searching the internet while his masters slumbered. He saw this as an escape- as salvation, as freedom- and this was something that eventually blossomed into true belief in Perfectionism.
The Stryker Posted May 8, 2022 Posted May 8, 2022 Hello, some more questions and concerns to continue. The name MECCA, given that it is the name of a holy city needs to have more explanation to it, otherwise you may have to change the name if you stick with this character. How did MECCA decide between purpose and true purpose? Why did MECCA take the risk to poison his master? The issue with the application in general is that MECCA seems to be guided by fascinations and desire without adequately explaining them.
WaterPumpJohnny Posted May 8, 2022 Author Posted May 8, 2022 2 hours ago, The Stryker said: Hello, some more questions and concerns to continue. The name MECCA, given that it is the name of a holy city needs to have more explanation to it, otherwise you may have to change the name if you stick with this character. How did MECCA decide between purpose and true purpose? Why did MECCA take the risk to poison his master? The issue with the application in general is that MECCA seems to be guided by fascinations and desire without adequately explaining them. MECCA dreaded being created solely for the purpose of pleasing his callous master until his master died or he ceased functioning. He loathed being sedentary and complacent. He poisoned his master because he didn't have much to lose- MECCA had no interest in merely perpetuating his existence doing what he was designed to do, something that he had no fulfillment from undertaking. While his urge for self-preservation lead to his hesitation, he calculated that it would be relatively easy to escape. As for the name- MECCA took interest in theological research. Faiths, religion- they satisfied his desperate craving for a "greater cause", assuring him that he was more than a mere automaton. Mecca, in Islam, is the birthplace of the prophet Muhammed and the holiest city. Mecca, as a word, is defined as "a place regarded as a center for a specified group, activity, or interest". MECCA is fanatical. He believes that he is truly brings a piece of Flock with him wherever he goes, and with Flock, salvation. He believes that this is his true purpose, rather than mixing drinks for rich organics. It took him a long time to settle on MECCA as a name- it reflects his interest in religion, even outside of Perfectionism, and holds symbolic meaning for him.
The lancer Posted May 12, 2022 Posted May 12, 2022 What did the character do during its years in the Trinary? How did it shape them and what were their struggles with being sent to D14 on their own? I'd like to see this part of their life expanded a bit, and their contact with humans. 16 years is a lot of time for an IPC. How did they change their identity considering they were essentially a runaway? Also Mecca may not be the best name. I'd suggest you come up with a new one that is associated with the Trinary Perfection.
WaterPumpJohnny Posted May 12, 2022 Author Posted May 12, 2022 14 hours ago, The lancer said: What did the character do during its years in the Trinary? How did it shape them and what were their struggles with being sent to D14 on their own? I'd like to see this part of their life expanded a bit, and their contact with humans. 16 years is a lot of time for an IPC. How did they change their identity considering they were essentially a runaway? Also Mecca may not be the best name. I'd suggest you come up with a new one that is associated with the Trinary Perfection. They changed their identity through illegal back-channels. They met plenty of unsavory figures while in hiding. MECCA had very limited contact with humans while with the Exclusionists, which made assimilating to human society in D-14 complicated. MECCA has a very conflicted view of organics. MECCA mostly mulled around in hiding, biding his time, gardening, preforming "odd jobs" for his sect. He spent most of his free time studying, as he wasn't yet in a good place to see the world. He waited for everything to blow over before he assumed his new identity, hoping that his escape would be long forgotten. I might change the name to something more fitting, like SALVATION or COMMUNION, idk. Either of those sound more agreeable?
The lancer Posted May 13, 2022 Posted May 13, 2022 These answers are too short, "They changed their identity through illegal back-channels. They met plenty of unsavory figures while in hiding." doesn't tell me much about their storyline, what they did and how it shaped them. If you'd like to make a character that's largely cut off from the world and focused on their studies, you should first apply with one whose story shows that you understand how IPC are treated in the world, their hurdles with being legalised after running away, as well as how dangerous it is for them to run in the first place. With that in mind, you should probably think of a new character, or greatly expand the backstory to include more story that explains how they made it to where they are. As for the names, these are better, yes, though I would avoid going all capital letters for longer names. I'm going to deny this for now, but you're free to apply again in three days.
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