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STATUS: OPEN

Once applications open, they will always be open until such time the character cap is reached. Applications will be reviewed as timely as possible, but if you haven't received a response in 3 days, please contact the mod account.

• Please post your application in one comment to this entry
• If the written history is long, you are welcome to link to it in a separate post on the character's journal.
• Applications may receive a verdict of Accepted, Declined, or Revisions.

Declined applications may be reworked and submitted one week after a decline. If they are declined three times, they may not be resubmitted.
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• There are currently 80 open character slots.
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• Reserved apps take priority over non-reserves.

When near cap, only reserved apps will be reviewed the cap is reached or all reserves have expired. All apps will be placed in a reserve queue and reviewed once a slot opens up, following the priority of Reserved → Non-Reserved.

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application guide.

player information.

Name: Or Online Handle
Age: Your age (approximation is fine)
Contact: Any contact is fine (Plurk, Discord, PM)
Other Character(s): List other characters currently in play at Dead House.

character information.

Name: In western order, please.
Canon: Please specify which if there are multiple versions.
Canon Point: Please be as specific as possible.
Age: Please specify whether they are canonly physically or mentally older or younger than they appear as well.

(canon) background: A brief summary of the character's place in canon and their history. Bullet points are acceptable, as are links to wikis.
(original) world & history: A brief (bullet points accepted) description of the original character's world, their place in it, and their personal history.
(CRAU) background: A brief synopsis of how the character changed from their original canon version including any new abilities or skills they learned, personality changes, etc. Bullet points accepted.

abilities: Please list any abilities the character possesses, powers-based or otherwise, and specify any that would require being nerfed. These abilities would also include any specialist, non-supernatural abilities as well.

Personality: Please illustrate the character's strengths and weaknesses. 300 words is a good target length, and it need not be exhaustive, but we should come away with a solid understanding of who they are as a person.

Why do you feel this character is a good fit for the setting? This need not be exhaustive, either, and can sometimes be summed up in a sentence, but we ask that you explain why you feel the character would fit well in the game setting in regards to the types of events they'll be facing and the psychological stress they'll be subjected to.

Writing sample(s): This can be anything as long as it is from within the last year and doesn't break the 4th wall (such as dear_mun or dear_player).

submit an application.

Please copy the form below and use it for your application, which should be submitted in one comment below. If need be, histories for original characters can be linked to posts on their journals. Please remove any lines that are not applicable.

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Name:dark
Age: 31
Contact:redscribbles at plurk Jak/Marcus #4226 on discord
Other Character(s):N/A

Name: Marcus Wright
Canon: Terminator: Salvation
Canon Point:Final Battle
Age: 43 (Doesn't age anymore due to lasting for thousands of years)

(canon) background:https://terminator.fandom.com/wiki/Marcus_Wright

abilities:
Double the strength of a normal human Marcus is a mix of a human and half terminator. He can lift and do things most regular humans couldn't do.
Can heal major organs such as his skin and heart Marcus's systems contain a way how to heal major and minor injuries to his heart and skin. Takes a while to heal though.
Can take a lot of injuries and keep going Marcus is able to take many blasts as long as it doesn't hit his weak points.

Personality:In reality, Marcus was a criminal on death row when he was executed by “lethal injection” due to crimes of killing his own brother and two cops, spending most of his life in prison. Everything he believed about himself in prison in his life and on the last days of his life, he thought he was worthless and nothing mattered more than people’s own harsh opinions on him as a “monster. However he had an unusual trait about him: Most criminals would be willing to defend themselves, giving excuses. Marcus believed his death was just and the value of other humans had higher worth than himself.

He was ready and willing to give up everything to die. He thought he might make people happy to get rid of him as he gave his body up to Cyberdyne System’s “Project Angel”, run by Dr. Serena Kogan.

However, there is more to Marcus instead of a monster who is seen as a killer and nothing more. He had no final words to say on his execution. His own eyes reveal a man looking for another chance to live out his life in the right direction.

When someone meets Marcus, they notice his determination. He is an extremely hard worker and will push through any sense of obstacles to get to a goal. Like they say “This man can move mountains” when he pushes hard enough. He is extremely gutsy and will go above and beyond the call of duty to show his worth to someone. However, his emotions are hurt easily and usually go to an extreme at anything relating to his past especially relating to memories of his dead brother.

However, Marcus is extremely loyal to a fault and does not take betrayal well. He “takes no shit” when it comes to protecting his loved ones and allies. He’s gone to lengths such as stabbing a guy in the knee, being the first man in line to save John Connor and give up his own heart and protecting Blair with a wooden board.

When Marcus takes a leadership position in Final Battle, he is promoted when John Connor is away. He changes for the better as he’s able to lead the Resistance as a high commanding officer to help defeat a common enemy. John Connor’s respect for the common man makes Marcus, not a terminator to him but more than that. Someone who can be trusted for who he is and not for his past mistakes.

Why do you feel this character is a good fit for the setting? He's been thrown into a setting where he must think fast and fight through his own problems and find a way out.

Writing sample(s):https://xistentia.dreamwidth.org/46196.html?thread=3829876#cmt3829876

https://xistentia.dreamwidth.org/35279.html?thread=2949839#cmt2949839

https://xistentia.dreamwidth.org/28621.html

Thank You for Your Interest in the Dead House.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept your application at this time for the following reasons:

• Your abilities section is vague and lists only physical traits rather than any skills Marcus may have.
• While the personality section does touch on several key facets of a personality, it doesn't delve into any details, leaving us still questioning exactly who Marcus is. Examples from canon are certainly helpful, but they shouldn't be used in lieu of description.
• Your writing samples are all over a year old and we'd like to see something a little newer.
• Overall, the writing of the application feels rushed and careless both in wording and structure and there are several grammatical and formatting errors both in your application and the samples provided.

If you would like to rework or rewrite your application and resubmit, you may do so in one week. Thank you again for your interest!

application

Marcus Wright | Terminator: Salvation Final Battle | Not Reserved

declined