[Approved] Elohi Adanvdo's Dionaea Species Whitelist Application

[Elohi Adanvdo]

BYOND Key: Elohi Adanvdo (elohiadanvdo)

Character Names: Ashley Long, Rassvet Zver', Svhiyeyi Sidanelv

Species you are applying to play: Dionaea

What color do you plan on making your first alien character (Dionaea & IPCs exempt): TrEe CoLoRs!

Have you read our lore section's page on this species?: Ye

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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 think this species would be really fun to play from a roleplay perspective. I'd be playing multiple organisms that work as an individual but still identify separately from one another.

Identify what makes role-playing this species different than role-playing a Human: Dionaea speak... Much slower... Than Humans... They're also the slowest thing EVER. Plus, they identify as multiple organisms and never as as an individual collectively. They're also SUPER MYSTERY SPECIES! (Besides the Vox but no one gets to play them any more ;w;) They're mysterious, intelligent, and experienced. Not much is known about them, except for the humanoid gestalt that are found periodically on the station. They 'eat' radiation, and can survive in space, and absorb experiences and knowledge from biological matter. When they're individuals (diona aka PLANT PUPPIES!!1! ), they act and identify separately, but the core node (the 'brains') are still in charge... Somewhat.

 

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Character Name: Protector of the Tallest Tree

Please provide a short backstory for this character, approximately 2 paragraphs 'Protector' has origins from a Satellite, presumeingly the one of Mralakk, sent from the core as a missionary of their people on a quest to gather knowledge, and prepare others for their kind. Their collective knowledge, the node Diona aged at about 40, brings with it the need to spread the joy and sanctity of life. They hope to teach, as well as learn as much as they can about life and the many forms it creates. Unnatural objects such as technology brings them no interest, but they understand the uses of the objects.

Though against killing, they understand that sacrifices have to be made for the greater good. This also means that they are not against eating meat, due to their view on life. It is understood that their kind do not have a religion, and therefore cannot be identified as religious, they only hope to bring peace among the struggling lives, a sense of calmness and free of stress. More or less a people of science, especially biology, they are basically professors that intend to teach others the vastness and wonders of life. Before their change in profession to a Chaplain, they were once a Xenobiologist. At one point, after gathering all the information they could from their studies, a revelation was made: life was infinite. This is what sparked their sudden wish to change positions. Though knowing it very well might be impossible, they hope to one day return to the Satellite to share their experiences, the mission a success.

What do you like about this character? They're a bit of a paradox. A strange life form whose people do not believe in religion, but is nonetheless acting very much like a religious missionary. No God exists to them, but life is seen as the next best thing, something that is infinite to their eyes and always mysterious, always unique and wondrous. To them, it is something worth protecting. All that aside, playing as a Chaplain is an excellent chance for a more in-depth RP experience. Especially when I'm home alone for 12 hours straight. It will be interesting though, playing a non-religious people of faith.

How would you rate your role-playing ability? I can't do photosynthesis, but being a tree seems pretty easy. *Rustle rustle* Damn I'm good at RP.

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Notes: The name's kind of a pun. +1 if you can figure it out. And if there are any questions and comments, please post them! I'm always willing to improve and fix my apps.

Edited July 25, 2016 by Guest

[SierraKomodo]

This is actually an interesting take on the Diona compared to other backstories I've seen. I especially like how this gestalt has a specific purpose and a goal to return home some day to report everything they learned.

Pun: The Tallest Tree is the Tree of Life. the Protector of the Tallest Tree is against killing and wants to preach calmness and peace to all life.

+1.

[Killerhurtz]

Hello hello!

Sorry for the delays. I have a question though: when was it that you read the wiki entry? Just curious.

[Elohi Adanvdo]

Hello hello!

Sorry for the delays. I have a question though: when was it that you read the wiki entry? Just curious.

 

Very recently, actually just before I made this app to make sure I was doing all right. I read both the Aurora and Bay guides, using Aurora first and Bay to add onto it making them passive like Baystation's Dionaea. Is there something in my app that conflicts with the species? Please tell me so I can alter the information! I'd appreciate it. :3

Sometimes I often forget or skip over important details when typing out my apps on accident, but I really did read them quite recently, and I made sure not to mix up Aurora and Bay guides. I actually just read through them again, but I'm sometimes a little scatterbrained and manage to not think about obvious problems until later lol

((Man these forums need dates and times for separate posts because I can't tell if I let your reply sit stagnant or if I replied in a timely matter after stumbling onto it. My reply-alert was automatically disabled. Whoops.))

Edited July 25, 2016 by Guest

[Elohi Adanvdo]

This is actually an interesting take on the Diona compared to other backstories I've seen. I especially like how this gestalt has a specific purpose and a goal to return home some day to report everything they learned.

Pun: The Tallest Tree is the Tree of Life. the Protector of the Tallest Tree is against killing and wants to preach calmness and peace to all life.

+1.

 

Thanks, I try not to be too much of a snowflake but I do like unique characters! Also+1 to you too, you figured it out! XD

[Killerhurtz]

That would explain that. I'd expect someone to read Baystation's base first then complement with the most relevant information (aka Aurora's) but whatever.

As for what conflicts - unless I forgot to write it down, Aurora's dionaea are not quite as passive as Baystation's. They're allowed to have an agenda and to do things in regards to that agenda - whether it is staying alive because they're the only members of their gestalt, or being security because it benefits their host gestalt.

(As for the timestamp - hover over the bottom right corner of post to see when they were posted)

I'm slightly hesitant, but then again right now I'm rather busy. I will be passing judgement in a few hours.

[Elohi Adanvdo]

That would explain that. I'd expect someone to read Baystation's base first then complement with the most relevant information (aka Aurora's) but whatever.

As for what conflicts - unless I forgot to write it down, Aurora's dionaea are not quite as passive as Baystation's. They're allowed to have an agenda and to do things in regards to that agenda - whether it is staying alive because they're the only members of their gestalt, or being security because it benefits their host gestalt.

(As for the timestamp - hover over the bottom right corner of post to see when they were posted)

I'm slightly hesitant, but then again right now I'm rather busy. I will be passing judgement in a few hours.

 

I understand. If it helps any, they're just naturally like that, but they are willing to defend themselves (so they can return to their 'home') and others (if they can be saved). If violence does happen, they'll be like 'plz no violence let's talk it out first', but yeah. It's a 'for the greater good' deal. I read Aurora first then added Bay content to compliment, not the other way around.

Is there anything else to as of why you are hesitant? I'd like to clarify and/or change whatever it is. If it's because you've seen me play my other species after they were accepted and you don't like how I RP as them, it's okay to tell me. I'm willing to work on it. But so far, no complaints yet! :3

(Also thanks for the timestap hint, my screen is at a weird angle so I didn't see it before lol)

[Killerhurtz]

That's fair.

And it was mostly a personal feeling - but know what? Your record's clean, and that's more than can be said than many great players I approved, so I'm willing to give you a go.

Just remember that the Dionaea are on a two-strike policy. One unsavory report and you risk a warning. Another one, and should both of them be valid complaints, you're stripped.

Enjoy your whitelist. If there's any issues, PM either me or Shadow (the administrator).