As of now, the CCA Application is ridiculously and full of pointless time consuming questions that really dont affect the outcome of the application. So here are 2 applications which seem to be relatively ok. I dont know where the 2nd one if from but the 1st one if from CG in 2011.
OOC Name:
IC Character Name:
1) Please write a minimum of 2 paragraphs OOC'ly detailing why your character wishes to join the Combine Civil Authority and what lead your character to do so.
2) Please detail your characters traits. (Eg, Pure, Lawful, Trustworthy)
3) Please provide a paragraph about what you are expecting the Combine Civil Authority to be like for you and your character.
4) Please provide a detailed back-story from an out-of-character perspective on your applying character. This section must be detailed and consist of a minimum of 300 words.
5) Have you ever had a CCA character here at Catalyst Gaming? If so, explain why it was removed.
OOC Details
1. How long have you played on role-playing servers in general?
2. How long have you played on serious servers?
3. How long have you played on Catalyst Gaming?
4. What Time zone are you in?
5. In what country do you live?
6. How old are you?
7. What’s your most memorable quality RP experience?
IC Section
Full Name:
CID:
Age:
Gender:
Height:
Hair Colour:
Eye Colour:
Sexual Orientation:
Weight:
Mental Distinctions:
Mental Defects:
Mental Advantages:
Notable Qualities:
1. Have you ever been detained or apprehended for a Sociostability Infringement before? If so, explain?
2. Do you regularly eat Combine Civil Authority Issued Rations?
3. Are you willing to give your life to the cause of the Universal Union?
4. Do you as a Citizen and future Civil Protection Member accept ALL actions performed by you and those under your command as your OWN responsibility?
5. Will you remain loyal and faithful to the Universal Union as long as you live?
6. Why do you want to join the Combine Civil Authority? (4 SENTENCE MINIMUM)
Please sign the attached oath using only blue or black pen.
I, _____________ hereby swear my mind, body and soul to the Universal Union forever so long as I draw breath. I do so knowing that my actions will be held accountable to me and solely myself. I also declare my knowledge that as a Member of The Universal Union that I will be required to perform tasks above and beyond as well as perform ANY task ordered to by ANY commanding person(s). I hereby acknowledge the fact that as a Civil Protection Task-force Unit that I will be losing most, if not all, communication and or past relationship with anyone outside of the Universal Union's operational bounds.
1) Steam Name:
2) Steam ID:
3) Character name:
4) Requested Digits:
(5 digits)
5) Character Back story:
(Take your time here and go well into the details)
6) Character Traits:
(Loyal, patient, etc)
7) How long have you been playing Catalyst Gaming?
8) Past experience with CCA Roleplay.
9) What do you want to get out of CCA role-play?
10) Extra Comments.
I like both of them. The first sets limits, however the 2nd is fairly straightforward. What do you guys think?
Hows this?
Steam Name:
1. Please write a minimum of 2 paragraphs OOC'ly detailing why your character wishes to join the Combine Civil Authority and what lead your character to do so.
2. Please detail your characters traits. (Eg, Pure, Lawful, Trustworthy)
3. Please provide a paragraph about what you are expecting the Combine Civil Authority to be like for you and your character.
4. Please provide a detailed back-story from an out-of-character perspective on your applying character. This section must be detailed and consist of a minimum of 300 words.
5. Have you ever had a CCA character here at Catalyst Gaming? If so, explain why it was removed.
OOC Details
1. How long have you played on role-playing servers in general?
2. How long have you played on serious servers?
3. How long have you played on Catalyst Gaming?
4. What Time zone are you in?
5. In what country do you live?
6. How old are you?
7. What’s your most memorable quality RP experience?
IC Section
Full Name:
CID:
Age:
Gender:
Height:
Hair Colour:
Eye Colour:
Sexual Orientation:
Weight:
Mental Distinctions:
Mental Defects:
Mental Advantages:
Notable Qualities:
1. Have you ever been detained or apprehended for a Sociostability Infringement before? If so, explain?
2. Do you regularly eat Combine Civil Authority Issued Rations?
3. Are you willing to give your life to the cause of the Universal Union?
4. Do you as a Citizen and future Civil Protection Member accept ALL actions performed by you and those under your command as your OWN responsibility?
5. Will you remain loyal and faithful to the Universal Union as long as you live?
6. Why do you want to join the Combine Civil Authority? (4 SENTENCE MINIMUM)
Please sign the attached oath using only blue or black pen.
I, _____________ hereby swear my mind, body, and life entirely to the Universal Union forever so long as I draw breath. I do so knowing that my actions will be held accountable to me and solely myself. I also declare my knowledge that as a Member of The Universal Union that I will be required to perform tasks above and beyond as well as perform ANY task ordered to by ANY commanding person(s). I hereby acknowledge the fact that as a Civil Protection Task-force Unit that I will be losing most, if not all, communication and or past relationship with anyone outside of the Universal Union's operational bounds.
Hows this?
Steam Name:
1. Please write a minimum of 2 paragraphs OOC'ly detailing why your character wishes to join the Combine Civil Authority and what lead your character to do so.
2. Please detail your characters traits. (Eg, Pure, Lawful, Trustworthy)
3. Please provide a paragraph about what you are expecting the Combine Civil Authority to be like for you and your character.
4. Please provide a detailed back-story from an out-of-character perspective on your applying character. This section must be detailed and consist of a minimum of 300 words.
5. Have you ever had a CCA character here at Catalyst Gaming? If so, explain why it was removed.
OOC Details
1. How long have you played on role-playing servers in general?
2. How long have you played on serious servers?
3. How long have you played on Catalyst Gaming?
4. What Time zone are you in?
5. In what country do you live?
6. How old are you?
7. What’s your most memorable quality RP experience?
IC Section
Full Name:
CID:
Age:
Gender:
Height:
Hair Colour:
Eye Colour:
Sexual Orientation:
Weight:
Mental Distinctions:
Mental Defects:
Mental Advantages:
Notable Qualities:
1. Have you ever been detained or apprehended for a Sociostability Infringement before? If so, explain?
2. Do you regularly eat Combine Civil Authority Issued Rations?
3. Are you willing to give your life to the cause of the Universal Union?
4. Do you as a Citizen and future Civil Protection Member accept ALL actions performed by you and those under your command as your OWN responsibility?
5. Will you remain loyal and faithful to the Universal Union as long as you live?
6. Why do you want to join the Combine Civil Authority? (4 SENTENCE MINIMUM)
Please sign the attached oath using only blue or black pen.
I, _____________ hereby swear my mind, body, and life entirely to the Universal Union forever so long as I draw breath. I do so knowing that my actions will be held accountable to me and solely myself. I also declare my knowledge that as a Member of The Universal Union that I will be required to perform tasks above and beyond as well as perform ANY task ordered to by ANY commanding person(s). I hereby acknowledge the fact that as a Civil Protection Task-force Unit that I will be losing most, if not all, communication and or past relationship with anyone outside of the Universal Union's operational bounds.
The only thing missing is specifying what constitutes a paragraph, as many people seem to have their own idea of how many sentences make up one.
I like number 1 better because it really asks up effort for people to fill in. And it helps to filter out the idiots getting access to the CCA. Although number 1 might be a bit to long and have a few questions that aren't needed.
So therefore:
Hows this?
Steam Name:
1. Please write a minimum of 2 paragraphs OOC'ly detailing why your character wishes to join the Combine Civil Authority and what lead your character to do so.
2. Please detail your characters traits. (Eg, Pure, Lawful, Trustworthy)
3. Please provide a paragraph about what you are expecting the Combine Civil Authority to be like for you and your character.
4. Please provide a detailed back-story from an out-of-character perspective on your applying character. This section must be detailed and consist of a minimum of 300 words.
5. Have you ever had a CCA character here at Catalyst Gaming? If so, explain why it was removed.
OOC Details
1. How long have you played on role-playing servers in general?
2. How long have you played on serious servers?
3. How long have you played on Catalyst Gaming?
4. What Time zone are you in?
5. In what country do you live?
6. How old are you?
7. What’s your most memorable quality RP experience?
IC Section
Full Name:
CID:
Age:
Gender:
Height:
Hair Colour:
Eye Colour:
Sexual Orientation:
Weight:
Mental Distinctions:
Mental Defects:
Mental Advantages:
Notable Qualities:
1. Have you ever been detained or apprehended for a Sociostability Infringement before? If so, explain?
2. Do you regularly eat Combine Civil Authority Issued Rations?
3. Are you willing to give your life to the cause of the Universal Union?
4. Do you as a Citizen and future Civil Protection Member accept ALL actions performed by you and those under your command as your OWN responsibility?
5. Will you remain loyal and faithful to the Universal Union as long as you live?
6. Why do you want to join the Combine Civil Authority? (4 SENTENCE MINIMUM)
Please sign the attached oath using only blue or black pen.
I, _____________ hereby swear my mind, body, and life entirely to the Universal Union forever so long as I draw breath. I do so knowing that my actions will be held accountable to me and solely myself. I also declare my knowledge that as a Member of The Universal Union that I will be required to perform tasks above and beyond as well as perform ANY task ordered to by ANY commanding person(s). I hereby acknowledge the fact that as a Civil Protection Task-force Unit that I will be losing most, if not all, communication and or past relationship with anyone outside of the Universal Union's operational bounds.
Agreed with Cow on this one. It seems to be perfect, with the exception of a bit more clarification on certain things. Such as indeed, stating how long a paragraph is. (Minimum 4 long or 6/8 short sentences as far as I know.)