Application Form

Transformers: The Dark Eras Application Form

The Basics

1. Name/preferred alias*

2. Character Name*

3. Contact Email*

3a. Discord is our primary mode of communication with players and guests. Provide your Discord tag below if desired.

4. If you already have an account with us, who are your current alts if any? If you are new to this game, tell us about your past RP and/or MU* staffing experience, if any.*

This doesn't need to be lengthy, we are not expecting you to tell us in detail about every single RP experience you have ever had. This is just to help us determine what sorts of roles you're accustomed to. Remember, prior discipline or otherwise negative experience within other RP communities will not influence your standing with the staff of this game. You will be judged based upon your behavior on this game and this game alone.

5. How much do you know about IDW’s 2005 reboot version of G1 Transformers?*

Don’t worry if you don’t know anything; we will help fill you in on the details relevant to the game’s setting if you are still unsure after reading our theme information.

6. On the game, check +finger [character name] and +info [character name]. Select the appropriate option.*

All fields are populated, and I am satisfied with the existing information.I want to make changes to the existing information, not all fields are populated, the character hasn't been created yet, or this is an OC application.

a. Give us 3 distinct adjectives to describe your character. Justify each one. What drives him/her? What makes him/her tick? This question is meant to ensure that you have a firm understanding of who your character is on a deeper level.

b. Please provide us with a sample pose.

Pretend you are setting the scene with other players in a situation that is compatible with the theme of this game. While you may NPC other characters, ensure that your character is the primary focus of your writing. Focus on how you would play this particular character in this game’s setting, but be sure to follow the pose guidelines as explained in our General Policy and Gameplay Etiquette files.

7. Would you like to create your own stat build, or would you prefer staff created it for you? If you create your own, please fill out the character sheet form by clicking here. See https://transformersthedarkeras.gamepedia.com/Category:Combat for more information on how the combat system works. If you agree to allow staff to create it for you, bear in mind that you are also agreeing to staff's full discretion on the matter. In either case, staff must approve of the build along with the rest of the application.

Create my ownStaff create it for me

Character Information

8. +finger information:

a. Type

b. Faction

Current options are Autobot, Decepticon, or Neutral/Unaffiliated

c. Function

This is your character's job. It should be their actual job, not a joke or something silly like ‘Whatever he wants to do’. Good examples are 'Warrior', 'Espionage', 'Scout' or 'Medic’.

e. Altmode(s)

Mostly self-explanatory, but of course if you have questions please speak to a staff member. Altmodes should not be Earth-based, for example they should not include names of vehicles originating from Earth such as ‘Lamborghini.’

f. Rank

1 is highest and reserved for faction leaders. 10 is the lowest.

g. Division

Autobot/Decepticon: Intelligence - Spy, courier, scout, etc. Infantry - Ground troops. Aerospace - Air force/space armada. People with flying alt modes should most likely be here, unless their Function clearly indicates otherwise. Operations - Researchers, security, medics, engineers, construction, other “tech” types, etc. Neutral/Unaffiliated: If your character is neither Autobot nor Decepticon, then simply put N/A here.

h. Quote:

A short, pithy quote that sums up your character’s personality or alludes to a prominent aspect of it.

i. Profile:

Summarize your character. Who are they, and what are they doing? This shouldn’t be longer than a paragraph.

9. Personality:

This is a general description of your character’s personality. What is the reasoning behind their perspectives, attitudes, thoughts, and behavior? Why are they with their current faction, if any? And if they are neutral, what has kept them from taking sides? What are their personal goals, or what do they want out of life? If you stripped away the outside--friends, stuff, reputation, position--what is at the very core of their being?

10. Background:

Please give a brief description of relevant events in your character’s history that have shaped who they are in the current setting. This doesn’t need to be lengthy, so please make it as concise as possible.

11. If your character could use an extra justification for its presence in the current setting, explain how your character fits into the theme of this game. What is your character’s current role in Cybertronian society?

If your character is not a homeworld or native Cybertronian (e.g. hailing from colony worlds such as Velocitron or Caminus), you will need to provide justification for their current presence on Cybertron. Please see relevant the news files for more information about the state of the IC world (+news current). If you still have questions or need help, please speak with a staff member.

12. Skills & Abilities (IMPORTANT - If you have opted to create your own stat build, you may ignore this section unless you want to include something that the system doesn't cover, such as a character strength. The same goes for Weaknesses.):

Special skills or abilities go here. Outlier abilities such as Soundwave’s telepathy go here, or expertise such as Ratchet’s exceptional medical skills. Please organize this section into a bulleted list with a specific, concise description for each ability or skill. For example, don't just tell us 'he knows how to fight.' Tell us what kind of combat training your character has. Is he best at aerial combat, or hand-to-hand melee? Both? How does the skill or ability give him an advantage in various situations he may find himself in?

13. Weaknesses:

Please describe your character's weaknesses in a similar format to Skills & Abilities. We would generally like to see at least 3 weaknesses.

14. Extra Information:

Include any other information of note to us here, such as positions of importance like a seat on the Grand Convocation, or leadership of a minor neutral group. Or if you want your character to be introduced in a certain way and would like help from staff in doing so, please include the details of your scene hook here.

15. If you opted to create your own stat sheet, please use the TDE Character Maker spreadsheet at https://bit.ly/2Rn3uNQ. Copy the the file into your Sheets document, and paste your link here:

16. Terms of Use Agreement

If this is your first application to the game or have been away from us for six months or more, please fill out the following form with the name/handle you entered in the PLAYER INFORMATION section of this application, as well as the date. If you already have an active account with us, or have otherwise already signed the agreement, you may skip this section.

I certify that I have read, understand, and agree to all files that pertain to players and are listed in the NEWS index on the game, which is accessed by typing +news while logged on to Transformers: The Dark Eras MUSH as a player or as a guest.

Typed Signature:*

Date*

PLEASE NOTE: If we request updates to the application, please resubmit the form or reply to the same thread with the additional information. If you reply to the thread, make sure the original application is included in the message body. Thank you!