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Protected "Template:Application Rules": Manager approval required for changes. ([Edit=Allow only administrators] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only administrators] (indefinite))

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DestinySky: /* Antagonistic Backgrounds */

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Antagonistic Backgrounds

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	* International crime organizations		* International crime organizations

	Portrayals or association with certain groups that would be divisive or would otherwise incite conversation in violation of [~~https://www.no-way-out.com/index.php?title=Template:Community_Rules&action=submit#3.0_No_Out-of-Game_Politics_or_Controversial_Topics~~ Discord Rule 3.0] are '''generally''' not allowed, though exceptions can be made in rare cases. Some non-exhaustive examples of these groups include:		Portrayals or association with certain groups that would be divisive or would otherwise incite conversation in violation of [Discord Rule 3.0] are '''generally''' not allowed, though exceptions can be made in rare cases. Some non-exhaustive examples of these groups include:
	* Perpetrators of genocide, apartheid, or other sensitive recent-to-current events		* Perpetrators of genocide, apartheid, or other sensitive recent-to-current events
	* Victims of major conflicts, both historical and current		* Victims of major conflicts, both historical and current

DestinySky: /* Physical & Mental Health Disorders */

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Physical & Mental Health Disorders

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	=== Physical & Mental Health Disorders ===		=== Physical & Mental Health Disorders ===
	Portrayals of disorders, both physical and mental, are a complex part of a character's story and roleplay presentation. As such, we take proper representation and display of these very seriously to pay them the correct weight and depth in our world as they deserve. All physical and mental disorders '''must be disclosed in the application process.''' Failure to properly portray a character’s physical or mental disability is considered FailRP and may be subject to RPQM concerns. See [~~https://www.no-way-out.com/index.php?title=Template:Roleplay_Rules&action=submit#3.0_RPQM/FailRP~~ Roleplay Rules 3.0 RPQM/FailRP] for more information on what this means and how to avoid it.		Portrayals of disorders, both physical and mental, are a complex part of a character's story and roleplay presentation. As such, we take proper representation and display of these very seriously to pay them the correct weight and depth in our world as they deserve. All physical and mental disorders '''must be disclosed in the application process.''' Failure to properly portray a character’s physical or mental disability is considered FailRP and may be subject to RPQM concerns. See [Roleplay Rules 3.0 RPQM/FailRP] for more information on what this means and how to avoid it.

	Some non-exhaustive examples of physical disabilities include:		Some non-exhaustive examples of physical disabilities include:

Ladybuzzkill: /* Languages */

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Languages

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	When applying with a foreign character, please do your due diligence. Caricatures, stereotypes, and wrongful portrayals are not acceptable. Characters not native to the setting’s location will receive additional review in order to ensure that none of the above occur.		When applying with a foreign character, please do your due diligence. Caricatures, stereotypes, and wrongful portrayals are not acceptable. Characters not native to the setting’s location will receive additional review in order to ensure that none of the above occur.

	==~~3.0~~ Languages==		==Languages==
	Becoming fluent in a language other than one’s native tongue is a time-consuming and challenging process. Non-native languages should tie into a character’s backstory and be a part of their tale. Requests for foreign languages may be denied if the backstory doesn’t justify them, or they’re being requested solely to bypass a language barrier created by another character's backstory.		Becoming fluent in a language other than one’s native tongue is a time-consuming and challenging process. Non-native languages should tie into a character’s backstory and be a part of their tale. Requests for foreign languages may be denied if the backstory doesn’t justify them, or they’re being requested solely to bypass a language barrier created by another character's backstory.

Ladybuzzkill: /* Special Occupations & Backgrounds */

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Special Occupations & Backgrounds

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	While we don’t discourage extended backstories in Discord Character Pages, we kindly request that characters with backstories over 2,000 words apply with a truncated version of their backstory. Players are always encouraged to engage in character development and ‘fleshing out’ on their own or in collaboration with the community once they have been approved.		While we don’t discourage extended backstories in Discord Character Pages, we kindly request that characters with backstories over 2,000 words apply with a truncated version of their backstory. Players are always encouraged to engage in character development and ‘fleshing out’ on their own or in collaboration with the community once they have been approved.

	==~~2.0~~ Special Occupations & Backgrounds==		==Special Occupations & Backgrounds==
	Some backgrounds, which we will refer to as “Special Occupations,” will be subject to increased scrutiny during their character application process. We have included examples here not to dissuade anyone from attempting to portray them, but rather to explain why an application may take longer or otherwise receive a higher bar of expectation from our staff team. '''All of the Special Occupations and Backgrounds mentioned below, unless otherwise stated, are subject to exception at the discretion of staff during the application process.'''		Some backgrounds, which we will refer to as “Special Occupations,” will be subject to increased scrutiny during their character application process. We have included examples here not to dissuade anyone from attempting to portray them, but rather to explain why an application may take longer or otherwise receive a higher bar of expectation from our staff team. '''All of the Special Occupations and Backgrounds mentioned below, unless otherwise stated, are subject to exception at the discretion of staff during the application process.'''

Ladybuzzkill: /Application Length /

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Application Length

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	==~~1.0~~ Application Length==		==Application Length==
	Backstories must be under 2,000 words in length. This upper limit ensures that our application process is able to be run smoothly without unduly slowing down staff, as well as helping our players develop a character that is concise and focused in nature.		Backstories must be under 2,000 words in length. This upper limit ensures that our application process is able to be run smoothly without unduly slowing down staff, as well as helping our players develop a character that is concise and focused in nature.

Ladybuzzkill: /* Language Learning */

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Language Learning

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	For characters who are hoping to start with more than one extra language, staff approval will be required. While not impossible, characters who are actively able to speak two or more additional languages are to be considered specialists in the field of language and translation, and as such will need to have a background created with this in mind.		For characters who are hoping to start with more than one extra language, staff approval will be required. While not impossible, characters who are actively able to speak two or more additional languages are to be considered specialists in the field of language and translation, and as such will need to have a background created with this in mind.

	=== ~~3.3~~ Language Learning ===		=== Language Learning ===
	Due to the difficulties presented in learning a language, combined with the limitation of our season durations, '''language learning is not possible on NWO.''' Any languages that are desired for your character must be expressed and justified at character creation.		Due to the difficulties presented in learning a language, combined with the limitation of our season durations, '''language learning is not possible on NWO.''' Any languages that are desired for your character must be expressed and justified at character creation.

	Mistakes, of course, happen. If your language is not applied at character creation due to personal or staff error, you can always open a ticket and resubmit or link to your justification from your character application.		Mistakes, of course, happen. If your language is not applied at character creation due to personal or staff error, you can always open a ticket and resubmit or link to your justification from your character application.

Ladybuzzkill: /* Multilingual Characters */

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Multilingual Characters

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	By and large, non-English speaking characters will be denied unless a good case and thorough understanding of these limitations is understood by the player and demonstrated in the application process.		By and large, non-English speaking characters will be denied unless a good case and thorough understanding of these limitations is understood by the player and demonstrated in the application process.

	=== ~~3.2~~ Multilingual Characters ===		=== Multilingual Characters ===
	For characters who are hoping to start with more than one extra language, staff approval will be required. While not impossible, characters who are actively able to speak two or more additional languages are to be considered specialists in the field of language and translation, and as such will need to have a background created with this in mind.		For characters who are hoping to start with more than one extra language, staff approval will be required. While not impossible, characters who are actively able to speak two or more additional languages are to be considered specialists in the field of language and translation, and as such will need to have a background created with this in mind.

Ladybuzzkill: /* Non-English Speaking Characters */

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Non-English Speaking Characters

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	Becoming fluent in a language other than one’s native tongue is a time-consuming and challenging process. Non-native languages should tie into a character’s backstory and be a part of their tale. Requests for foreign languages may be denied if the backstory doesn’t justify them, or they’re being requested solely to bypass a language barrier created by another character's backstory.		Becoming fluent in a language other than one’s native tongue is a time-consuming and challenging process. Non-native languages should tie into a character’s backstory and be a part of their tale. Requests for foreign languages may be denied if the backstory doesn’t justify them, or they’re being requested solely to bypass a language barrier created by another character's backstory.

	=== ~~3.1~~ Non-English Speaking Characters ===		=== Non-English Speaking Characters ===
	Due to the way our chat system works on NWO, non-English speaking characters '''cannot read dialogue expressed by English-speaking characters, which is the majority of our player base.''' Due to this limitation, non-English speaking characters are especially challenging to play.		Due to the way our chat system works on NWO, non-English speaking characters '''cannot read dialogue expressed by English-speaking characters, which is the majority of our player base.''' Due to this limitation, non-English speaking characters are especially challenging to play.

Ladybuzzkill: /* Physical & Mental Health Disorders */

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