Megalopeos Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 BYOND Key: Megalopeos Character Names: Ka'Viax'Ik Zo'ra Species you are applying to play: Vaurca What color do you plan on making your first alien character (Dionaea & IPCs exempt): Grey. Have you read our lore section's page on this species?: Yes. 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: This may seem odd, but I have a thing for biological robots, sort of like the Bound Vaurca. For pretty much all my life I have been fascinated by ants, I observe them, I read books about them, I watch documentaries about them, you name it, I've most likely done it. I was reading through the Lore page when I found the Vaurca race, the little summary excited me, I always wanted something like this in SS13, because I felt it fits it. Its page sold me on it, I knew this was the race for me. I think I am able to portray a Bound Vaurca accurately because of this. TL;DR I am fascinated with biological robots. Identify what makes role-playing this species different than role-playing a Human: For a Bound Vaurca, there is a huge difference. Humans are self-aware, they are capable of complex thought, they are capable of luxurious needs. A Bound Vaurca has no luxurious needs, it only desires what its instincts tell it to do. In danger? Run or fight back. Looking for food? Bounce around like a pinball until you find food. A Bound Vaurca does not understand complex thought, it does not understand that humans are thinking, just like it is. They do not recognize themselves in a mirror. Character Name: Ka'Viax'Ik Zo'ra Please provide a short backstory for this character, approximately 2 paragraphs: Ka'Viax'Ik Zo'ra is like any other Bound Vaurca. He was birthed, he lived through the normal lifecycle of Lesser Larvae and Greater Larvae. At first glance, Ik might not seem like much, that's because he really isn't. He doesn't possess any emotions, he is devoid of self-awareness, but he is intelligent when it comes to survival. Many years of living and being enslaved led him to this supreme survival intelligence. He knows how to do DIY, he knows how to build shelter if needed, he easily adapts to planets and navigates easily using stars and constellations. When it comes to personality, there is none. He does not often speak, as he sees this as inefficient. Why speak when you could be doing something else? He only speaks when it is most needed, like when a danger approaches. If you try to communicate with Ik, he will simply walk away, most likely because he has something else to do. Ik is not bothered by racism, hatred and discrimination, simply because he does not understand this. He assumes that a person discriminating against him has a cause, beyond blind hatred. He does not hate, he does not love, he has no need for luxuries. You might not notice him, but he does things. What do you like about this character?: Well, for one, he satisfies my life-long dream of being an ant. He simply is a biological robot, something that has long been fascinating to me. How would you rate your role-playing ability?: 9.5 Notes: I understand that the Vaurca race is not yet available, but I was made aware that I could still make an application for it. Link to comment
Megalopeos Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 BYOND Key: Megalopeos Character Names: Ka'Viax'Ik Zo'ra Species you are applying to play: Vaurca What color do you plan on making your first alien character (Dionaea & IPCs exempt): Grey. Have you read our lore section's page on this species?: Yes. 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: This may seem odd, but I have a thing for biological robots, sort of like the Bound Vaurca. For pretty much all my life I have been fascinated by ants, I observe them, I read books about them, I watch documentaries about them, you name it, I've most likely done it. I was reading through the Lore page when I found the Vaurca race, the little summary excited me, I always wanted something like this in SS13, because I felt it fits it. Its page sold me on it, I knew this was the race for me. I think I am able to portray a Bound Vaurca accurately because of this. TL;DR I am fascinated with biological robots. Identify what makes role-playing this species different than role-playing a Human: For a Bound Vaurca, there is a huge difference. Humans are self-aware, they are capable of complex thought, they are capable of luxurious needs. A Bound Vaurca has no luxurious needs, it only desires what its instincts tell it to do. In danger? Run or fight back. Looking for food? Bounce around like a pinball until you find food. A Bound Vaurca does not understand complex thought, it does not understand that humans are thinking, just like it is. They do not recognize themselves in a mirror. Character Name: Ka'Viax'Ik Zo'ra Please provide a short backstory for this character, approximately 2 paragraphs: Ka'Viax'Ik Zo'ra is like any other Bound Vaurca. He was birthed, he lived through the normal lifecycle of Lesser Larvae and Greater Larvae. At first glance, Ik might not seem like much, that's because he really isn't. He doesn't possess any emotions, he is devoid of self-awareness, but he is intelligent when it comes to survival. Many years of living and being enslaved led him to this supreme survival intelligence. He knows how to do DIY, he knows how to build shelter if needed, he easily adapts to planets and navigates easily using stars and constellations. When it comes to personality, there is none. He does not often speak, as he sees this as inefficient. Why speak when you could be doing something else? He only speaks when it is most needed, like when a danger approaches. If you try to communicate with Ik, he will simply walk away, most likely because he has something else to do. Ik is not bothered by racism, hatred and discrimination, simply because he does not understand this. He assumes that a person discriminating against him has a cause, beyond blind hatred. He does not hate, he does not love, he has no need for luxuries. You might not notice him, but he does things. What do you like about this character?: Well, for one, he satisfies my life-long dream of being an ant. He simply is a biological robot, something that has long been fascinating to me. How would you rate your role-playing ability?: 9.5 Notes: I understand that the Vaurca race is not yet available, but I was made aware that I could still make an application for it. Link to comment
Covert0ddity Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Hello there! Currently the Vaurca are not yet released, and are a work in progress, under my view. As you've stated in your notes, you're aware of this! I'll send you a forum PM when they're finished and ready to be applied for! Thank you. Link to comment
Covert0ddity Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Hello there! Currently the Vaurca are not yet released, and are a work in progress, under my view. As you've stated in your notes, you're aware of this! I'll send you a forum PM when they're finished and ready to be applied for! Thank you. Link to comment
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