While I don't have much to say about myself, I will try regardless to at least clue people into who I am behind the screen.
I've been a casual roleplayer for many years, practically since childhood, and have been through many high and lows when it comes to the actual experience. Enough circumstances have taught me my limitations (the harsh way), and how far I'm willing to go for other people and the games they host. I am heavily opposed to drama, and do not do well with people who disregard the input from other players. We're all here for the same cause, after all, to have fun together!
When it comes to roleplay, I enjoy writing a wide variety of genres. Although the ones to stand the highest on the hierarchy are Fantasy, Action, Slice of Life (heavily dependent on my mood), Romance (preferrably 1-on-1), and Mystery. My preferred format of roleplay is Freeform, and I do not take issue with light GMing. While some violence is to be expected from some of them, highly graphic descriptions of gruesome gore bothers me a lot.
I hope we go on to create many amazing stories together!
Thesis Subject: The Paleontology of Prehistoric Pokémon & The Eco-evolutionary Impact of Legendaries
Appearance: Cypress is a youthful adult in his mid 20's with a formidable height often a head or so above most other people. He has a relatively athletic figure concealed by his rather baggy, loose kind-of clothes. Cypress typically brushes his wavy hair into a stylish side-swept fringe to partially cover his forehead, resorting to hairspray to stiffen it. With a penchant for comfortable yet presentable oufits, his wardrobe incorporates fashionable garments in vibrant hues.
Personality: A mild-mannered, run-of-the-mill trainer and lighthearted fellow with a brilliant mind and a heart brighter than gold. His interest lay in the common wellness of everybody, and he longs to be able to assists others in any meaningful way to the best of his ability. Naturally kind-hearted, Cypress believes conflict should be the last solution to a problem and that peace should be the ideal mean to resolve it. However, if push does come to shove, especially when a loved one or the defenseless are involved, the young man won't hesitate to cast aside his worldviews to right a wrong.
He's a hammy, kind of cooky individual, joyfully passionate about his hobbies and the world around him, even if his personality tends towards introversion and is moderately hindered by social anxiety. He may be bogged down by self-doubt on occasion, or speak critically of himself whenever a personal project crashes and burns in his face. But undoubtedly so, his resilience and determination in the face of struggle keeps him afloat.
Bio: A native to Akala Island on Alola, Cypress was a precocious boy with grand ideas and a strong-willed sense of culture that perdured onwards till present day. His passion for history was borne from the once infant's many visits to the ruins scattered across the islands, and the fabled stories he'd read through at least a couple dozen times that told the legends of their Island Guardians.
As he grew up, however, along intrafamiliar issues he faced at home with an absentee mother that could only do so much shouldering the financial responsibility by herself and caring for her paraplegic husband, and a judgmental father figure who belittled his son for excelling in the fields he cared not for, Cypress rapidly spiraled into a depressive cycle.
Yet in spite of these hardships, Cypress triumphed over his obstacles and fought for the life he truly desired; a wish to discover the world for what it really was and document its history to share his findings with others. Later down the line, Cypress became fascinated with fossil Pokémon and began to ponder a question: Where have the legendaries from eons past gone off to? How had their presence impacted the current modern-day lives of myriads of people and Pokémon alike?
Meanwhile, while still not on the path to redirect his efforts towards a certification in proper Pokémon studies, he operated as a history teacher for a couple of years until a colleague recommended he applied to the institution for his marked interest in Pokémon paleontology. Initially, Cypress disregarded the idea since he knew the college had its reservations with applicants and only the most notable entered it. Given enough time to reconsider, though, in the end the professor submitted a petition along his sizable career portfolio not quite prepared for it to come through!
Now... He could only look towards the future through new lenses-- other than the ones needed for his prescription, that is!
Ribs, The Overprotective Obstinate
Although technically not Cypress' first Pokémon, if asked, the young man would consider him his longest-standing partner, and among one of the greatest friends he could ever have. Cypress became acquainted with Ribs after the latter rescued him in his youth from a group of Salandits attacking a defenseless Cubone in the rocky hills of Wela Volcano Park. Ever since then, the two have been inseparable. With time, Ribs grew up to become extremely protective of his trainer, a proclivity justified by the man's incline into depression, self-despicable tendencies, and frail emotional state.
» Cypress is pathologically terrified of Ghost-type Pokémon and Paranormality. His phasmophobia stems from a brutal attack during his childhood when the Totem Mimikyu during his Island Challenge Trial on Ula'Ula Island relentlessly attempted to harm him for mistaking him with a Pikachu given the Pikachu-themed sweatshirt the boy wore. Promptly, Cypress renounced from his Island Challenge after the incident.
» Cypress doesn't know how to swim. He never learned to after he developed Thalassophobia from almost drowning in the coast as a child.
» Cypress gets chilly extremely easily given his Alolan-origin. Outside of warm or temperate climates, he'll be seen in clothes with thicker layers than what is locally the norm.
» Aside from a marked care for history and paleontology, Cypress is a talented digital artist with plenty of years of self-taught experience in the field with a decent following online, regardless of his preference to remain underground outside the network.
Hello! Here is my application. I spent a few hours on it, trying to organize my thoughts since this is a character I've owned for two years now! I could just NOT pass up on the opportunity for a type of roleplay themed on the professors of the Pokémon world! I hope it manages to make the cut. :)
𝙲𝚢𝚙𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚜 𝙴𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚐𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚗
“𝙸'𝚕𝚕 𝚖𝚊𝚔𝚎 𝚖𝚢 𝚘𝚠𝚗 𝚝𝚛𝚞𝚝𝚑!“
Age: 26 Years Old
Year at the Institute: First Year
Favorite Color: Pink!
Thesis Subject: The Paleontology of Prehistoric Pokémon & The Eco-evolutionary Impact of Legendaries
Appearance: Cypress is a youthful adult in his mid 20's with a formidable height often a head or so above most other people. He has a relatively athletic figure concealed by his rather baggy, loose kind-of clothes. Cypress typically brushes his wavy hair into a stylish side-swept fringe to partially cover his forehead, resorting to hairspray to stiffen it. With a penchant for comfortable yet presentable oufits, his wardrobe incorporates fashionable garments in vibrant hues.
Personality: A mild-mannered, run-of-the-mill trainer and lighthearted fellow with a brilliant mind and a heart brighter than gold. His interest lay in the common wellness of everybody, and he longs to be able to assists others in any meaningful way to the best of his ability. Naturally kind-hearted, Cypress believes conflict should be the last solution to a problem and that peace should be the ideal mean to resolve it. However, if push does come to shove, especially when a loved one or the defenseless are involved, the young man won't hesitate to cast aside his worldviews to right a wrong.
He's a hammy, kind of cooky individual, joyfully passionate about his hobbies and the world around him, even if his personality tends towards introversion and is moderately hindered by social anxiety. He may be bogged down by self-doubt on occasion, or speak critically of himself whenever a personal project crashes and burns in his face. But undoubtedly so, his resilience and determination in the face of struggle keeps him afloat.
Bio: A native to Akala Island on Alola, Cypress was a precocious boy with grand ideas and a strong-willed sense of culture that perdured onwards till present day. His passion for history was borne from the once infant's many visits to the ruins scattered across the islands, and the fabled stories he'd read through at least a couple dozen times that told the legends of their Island Guardians.
As he grew up, however, along intrafamiliar issues he faced at home with an absentee mother that could only do so much shouldering the financial responsibility by herself and caring for her paraplegic husband, and a judgmental father figure who belittled his son for excelling in the fields he cared not for, Cypress rapidly spiraled into a depressive cycle.
Yet in spite of these hardships, Cypress triumphed over his obstacles and fought for the life he truly desired; a wish to discover the world for what it really was and document its history to share his findings with others. Later down the line, Cypress became fascinated with fossil Pokémon and began to ponder a question: Where have the legendaries from eons past gone off to? How had their presence impacted the current modern-day lives of myriads of people and Pokémon alike?
Meanwhile, while still not on the path to redirect his efforts towards a certification in proper Pokémon studies, he operated as a history teacher for a couple of years until a colleague recommended he applied to the institution for his marked interest in Pokémon paleontology. Initially, Cypress disregarded the idea since he knew the college had its reservations with applicants and only the most notable entered it. Given enough time to reconsider, though, in the end the professor submitted a petition along his sizable career portfolio not quite prepared for it to come through!
Now... He could only look towards the future through new lenses-- other than the ones needed for his prescription, that is!
Ribs, The Overprotective Obstinate
Although technically not Cypress' first Pokémon, if asked, the young man would consider him his longest-standing partner, and among one of the greatest friends he could ever have. Cypress became acquainted with Ribs after the latter rescued him in his youth from a group of Salandits attacking a defenseless Cubone in the rocky hills of Wela Volcano Park. Ever since then, the two have been inseparable. With time, Ribs grew up to become extremely protective of his trainer, a proclivity justified by the man's incline into depression, self-despicable tendencies, and frail emotional state.
» Cypress is pathologically terrified of Ghost-type Pokémon and Paranormality. His phasmophobia stems from a brutal attack during his childhood when the Totem Mimikyu during his Island Challenge Trial on Ula'Ula Island relentlessly attempted to harm him for mistaking him with a Pikachu given the Pikachu-themed sweatshirt the boy wore. Promptly, Cypress renounced from his Island Challenge after the incident.
» Cypress doesn't know how to swim. He never learned to after he developed Thalassophobia from almost drowning in the coast as a child.
» Cypress gets chilly extremely easily given his Alolan-origin. Outside of warm or temperate climates, he'll be seen in clothes with thicker layers than what is locally the norm.
» Aside from a marked care for history and paleontology, Cypress is a talented digital artist with plenty of years of self-taught experience in the field with a decent following online, regardless of his preference to remain underground outside the network.
Hello! I saw your interest check, and I'm willing to join if there's room still! Let me address things one by one:
1. I am quite captured by the concept of an "Anomaly" - Makes me wonder to what extent they manage to retain their former memories. Heck, it could even be that they know something is wrong, despite being unable to put their finger on it. Because, much like how the series works, they couldn't wipe out what mattered to them the most from their heart/soul, nor the bonds that linked them with other people.
2. I agree that the time loop may sound a bit convulted in execution, but I don't know if you did it on purpose, it kind of explains why Sora & company experience most of the worlds from Kingdom Hearts 1 as if their stories were being told for the first time (with the exception of Olympus Colosseum seeing as it appeared in BBS prior to the events of the first game).
3. It'd be fine to conduct the roleplay either through discord or the forums. Presumably the former since it allows for more reliable communication and ease of organization.
4. Is an age-range expected? Considering the majority of the main cast from Kingdom Hearts are all comprised by young teenaged characters to those in their early adulthood.
5. Moreover, is there a level of experience in-game to be expected, like being a Master if we wanted to be, for example, or should we hope to acquire more skill as we progress?
I must also clarify my knowledge of Kingdom Hearts is relatively limited, in spite of being a long-time fan of the franchise, I am not entirely familiar with X/UX/Dark Road/Missing Link. Otherwise, I can hold my ground pretty well!
I'm sorry guys, but I'm going to drop this game. Life and work is getting in the way. I only have that much time for roleplaying, and need to prioritize. Thank you so much for your interest and effort. Hopefully we'll meet in a future game under better circumstances.
Alan responded with another formal tip on the rim of his hat, and a firm nod on the head. "Noted. Thank you, officer."
Thinks with his hands, works with his muscles, Alan had a unremarkable first impression of the foreman. Strong men deserved respect for their dedication to themselves, heck, Alan himself belonged to the demographic regardless of how concealed his form was under the layered clothes he wore. However, it was disappointing to see potential intellect be wasted on a mound of flesh and sinew daily. The large, bushy and dark moustache that contrasted with his bald-headed scalp was cute in a funny way, though.
"Good evening, Mr. Howe." Alan outstreched his hand, and shook Howe's before he mirrored him at the opposite end of the desk. "Thank you for agreeing to hold an impromptu meeting this late into the night. However, it was urgent news of a predicament in the dockside factories that brought me here as a representative of the Caledon Institue of Academics in the northeastern district." With diplomacies out of the way, Alan propped up his silver-framed round glasses. "I am fairly confident to suspect the cause of the hindrance of the factories' mechanism may not be fully explained by science as of yet. In other words, of magical origin. Thereby, I humbly request your permission to investigate for myself the inoperative equipment, and perhaps gain more insight into the situation. It will not take up much of your valuable time, sir."
Alan was naturally suave, and skilled in the art of obtaining people's favor with honeyed words and slight impositioning.
Hello, CERO here!
While I don't have much to say about myself, I will try regardless to at least clue people into who I am behind the screen.
I've been a casual roleplayer for many years, practically since childhood, and have been through many high and lows when it comes to the actual experience. Enough circumstances have taught me my limitations (the harsh way), and how far I'm willing to go for other people and the games they host. I am heavily opposed to drama, and do not do well with people who disregard the input from other players. We're all here for the same cause, after all, to have fun together!
When it comes to roleplay, I enjoy writing a wide variety of genres. Although the ones to stand the highest on the hierarchy are Fantasy, Action, Slice of Life (heavily dependent on my mood), Romance (preferrably 1-on-1), and Mystery. My preferred format of roleplay is Freeform, and I do not take issue with light GMing. While some violence is to be expected from some of them, highly graphic descriptions of gruesome gore bothers me a lot.
I hope we go on to create many amazing stories together!
<div style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Hello, CERO here!<br><br>While I don't have much to say about myself, I will try regardless to at least clue people into who I am behind the screen.<br><br>I've been a casual roleplayer for many years, practically since childhood, and have been through many high and lows when it comes to the actual experience. Enough circumstances have taught me my limitations (the harsh way), and how far I'm willing to go for other people and the games they host. I am heavily opposed to drama, and do not do well with people who disregard the input from other players. We're all here for the same cause, after all, to have fun together!<br><br>When it comes to roleplay, I enjoy writing a wide variety of genres. Although the ones to stand the highest on the hierarchy are Fantasy, Action, Slice of Life (heavily dependent on my mood), Romance (preferrably 1-on-1), and Mystery. My preferred format of roleplay is Freeform, and I do not take issue with light GMing. While some violence is to be expected from some of them, highly graphic descriptions of gruesome gore bothers me a lot.<br><br>I hope we go on to create many amazing stories together!</div>