View source for Form:Character Submission Form

<noinclude>[[File:Edena rez 01 by auctor lucan-d90x3hc.png|right|320px]]So, you have discussed the character concept with the GM and he has sent you this link. Now, you are ready to send your character to the Game Moderator for approval. <font color=orange>Please consider the below when making your submission.</font>

Good characters have virtues. Great characters have flaws. Characters in Star Trek: Theurgy are expected to be realistic, even for a futuristic sci-fi world. Heroic characters are welcome and appreciated, including those with special skills or abilities, but it is expected that for each special skill or ability a character might have an offsetting flaw or vice. It is expected that flaws listed on a character application be used in storytelling, and not added in to get away with being heroic. The GM is more than happy to work with players on their character concepts, but the reverse is expected as well in that the player will work with the GM to maintain a level of believability that is inherent in fun, quality writing.

The Star Trek universe is a big place full of adventures and stories to be told. As characters progress and writers get accustomed to the pace of activity, more characters can be approved at the discretion of the GM. [[Rank_%26_Uniforms|Rank]] is determined for each character on joining, and will be worked out with each player to best fit the character. That being said, understandably a starship cannot function with a great number of Commanders and Captains overseeing each part of the ship. A storyline benefits from a mix of junior and senior officers to propel the story.

== Regarding Character Images ==
If you don't want to use the default image in the form, you need to <font color=orange>add one character image</font> to the application, so chose one and upload it in the application form on the next page. To see which faces are already claimed, please see the [[Theurgy_Faceclaim_Directory|Theurgy Faceclaim Directory]])

Being very happy about making graphics, <font color=orange>the GM also extends his helping hand in finding and editing pictures to match the applicant's character</font>. Examples of such character images made can be found in our [http://auctor-lucan.deviantart.com/gallery/45139988/Star-Trek-Theurgy-Characters DeviantArt Gallery]. In such a case, the important thing is that you let the GM know early on what faceclaim (actor/artist/model) you are interested in for your character, and if there are any physical traits that are important for the character's depiction. 

These character images <font color=orange>may not, however, be completed by the time you join the story depending on time availability</font>. New members may not have character images made for their characters by the time they are accepted. In that case, on the Crew Manifest and on the character page, default images with an error message will be seen until any character images are finished. If you join with acceptable character images of your own, this is no issue, and will get the help needed to have them visible on the Crew Manifest and your character page.

== Character Application Process == 
The GM must approve the character application before you are allowed to post in the story. The GM will leave feedback on your first draft and request changes to fit the story better, until the the character is approved.

You can fill out the '''Character Submission Form''' below, ''but you have to be logged into the wiki for it to work.'' The GM provides the login upon request. If you prefer to use your own text editor to write the character, [[Character_Submission_Form_Template|there is template here]] that you can copy-paste into it. Once you are finished, you return to this page and insert your write-up into the form. To create a submission, enter <font color=orange>the name</font> of the character. You may also use the below button to edit your draft, as long as you fill in the same name again.

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<font color=orange><small><i>First & Last Name</i></small></font> 

Once you have submitted your character (and made any edits by using the same name again above) <font color=orange>you need to PM the [https://uss-theurgy.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1 Game Moderator]</font> and say it's available for approval. ''You must also send the link to the new character page in the PM '''after you've clicked Save on the page'''!''

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If you prefer to use your own text editor to write the character, [[Character_Submission_Form_Template|there is template here]] that you can copy-paste into it. Once you are finished, you return to this page and insert your write-up into the form.

{{{for template|Character Infobox}}}
{| class="formtable"
! Name: 
| {{{field|name|mandatory|placeholder=(Add character name)}}} Here you can include middle names etc.
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! Image: 
| {{{field|image|mandatory|default=Default_Character_Image.jpeg|uploadable}}}Image file requires .jpg/.png/etc. extension.
|-
! Department: 
| {{{field|dept|input type=listbox|mandatory|default=Command|values=Command,Engineering,Operations,Security,Tactical CONN,Medical,Science,Counseling,Other|size=4}}} Pick "Other" if you are writing a non-Starfleet character.
|-
! Rank: 
| {{{field|rank|input type=listbox|mandatory|default=Civilian|values=Civilian,Cadet,Cadet First Year,Cadet Second Year, Cadet Third Year,Cadet Fourth Year,Crewman Recruit,Crewman,Petty Officer Third Class,Petty Officer Second Class,Petty Officer First Class,Chief Petty Officer,Senior Chief Petty Officer,Master Chief Petty Officer,Chief Warrant Officer Third Class,Warrant Officer,Chief Warrant Officer Second Class,Chief Warrant Officer First Class,Ensign,Lieutenant Junior Grade,Lieutenant,Lieutenant Commander,Commander,Captain|size=4)}}} For more information, see [[Rank & Uniforms|Rank]].
|-
! Position: 
| {{{field|position|mandatory|placeholder=(Example: Engineer, Chief Engineer, etc.)}}} Contact the GM to know what is available.
|-
! Callsign: 
| {{{field|callsign|placeholder=(Add your character's callsign)}}} Optional, only for fighter pilot characters.
|-
! Species:<br> 
| {{{field|species|mandatory|placeholder=(Add your character's species)}}} For more information, see [[Species Specifications]].
|-
! Age: 
| {{{field|age|mandatory|placeholder=(Add character age)|autogrow}}} Minimum is 18 years old mentally and physically.
|-
! Gender: 
| {{{field|gender|mandatory|placeholder=(Add character gender)}}} Male/Female/Non-Binary/Etc.
|-
! Orientation: 
| {{{field|orientation|mandatory|placeholder=(Add sexual orientation)}}} Heterosexual/Homosexual/Bisexual/Etc.
|-
! Birthplace: 
| {{{field|birthplace|mandatory|placeholder=(Add character birthplace)}}} Where your character was born (duh).
|-
! Height: 
| {{{field|height|mandatory|placeholder=(Add character height)}}} Use code <nowiki>{{Height|feet|inches}}</nowiki>. Example: <nowiki>{{Height|6|2}}</nowiki>
|-
! Weight: 
| {{{field|weight|mandatory|placeholder=(Add character weight)}}} Use code <nowiki>{{Weight|pounds}}</nowiki>. Example: <nowiki>{{Weight|120}}</nowiki>
|-
! Hair: 
| {{{field|hair|mandatory|placeholder=(Add hair colour)}}} Alternatively Bald/Shaven/Etc.
|-
! Eyes: 
| {{{field|eyes|mandatory|placeholder=(Add eye colour)}}} Alternatively Insectoid Compound Eyes/Etc.
|-
! Faceclaim: 
| {{{field|face|mandatory|placeholder=(Name character actor/actress/model)}}} See [[Theurgy Faceclaim Directory]] to see who's not available.
|-
! Writer: 
| {{{field|writer|mandatory|placeholder=(Add username)}}} Your name on the site.
|-
! Interests: 
| Be concise by using one word to describe each interest, all which are later explained in depth under 'Personality Profile'.<br>{{{field|interests|input type=textarea|mandatory|placeholder=(Separate each with this formatting: <p>Interest 1</p> <p>Interest 2</p> etc.)|autogrow}}}
|-
! Education:
| Create a list with years and place of education. 3 years is the minimum requirement for Starfleet Academy unless your character hold previous experience, is part of the enlisted officers, warrant officers, or a civilian. Tactical CONN Academy and Starfleet Medical adds one year of education depending on previous experience.<br>{{{field|education|input type=textarea|mandatory|placeholder= (XXXX-XXXX: Academy/Intitute/etc. Separate each with this formatting: <p>XXXX-XXXX: Education 1</p> <p>XXXX-XXXX: Education 2</p> etc.)|autogrow}}}
|-
! Servicerecord: 
| Create a list with year-to-year, rank, department, ship/base. There is no exact amount of years to gain rank, but it is considered that it would be from two to five years for an officer to gain the next rank. Try to be realistic with the years between promotions.<br>{{{field|servicerecord|input type=textarea|mandatory|placeholder=(XXXX-XXXX: Ensign, USS Example. Separate each with this formatting: <p>XXXX-XXXX: Ship/Starbase 1</p> <p>XXXX-XXXX: Ship/Starbase 2</p> etc.)|autogrow}}}
|-
! Decorations: 
| Create a list of the decorations that your character has received throughout their career, or even during education. These must, however, be mentioned in the Biography section if they are to be allowed.<br>{{{field|decorations|input type=textarea|mandatory|placeholder=(XXXX: Name of Decoration/Medal/Award. Separate each with this formatting: <p>XXXX: Medal 1</p> <p>XXXX: Medal 2</p> etc.)|autogrow}}}
|}
{{{end template}}}
==Brief Introduction==
Insert a brief overall character introduction below. Example: ''Jane Doe was a Fighter Pilot on the USS Example. After the Example Event, where she defected to the USS Theurgy, Doe aided in the opposition against the parasites that compromised Starfleet Command in the end of the 24th century.'' 
{{{section|Character Draft Awaiting Approval|level=2|mandatory|rows=5|autogrow}}}
<br><font color=orange>'''This section must be in past tense.'''</font>

==Biography==
The factual life story of your character thus far. This is the main historical background on your character, usually the longest part of the biography and most important. Be as subjective or objective as you like, but don't make it a short read. 250 words or more is required.

{{{section|Biography|level=2|mandatory|rows=20|autogrow}}}
<br><font color=orange>'''This section must be in past tense.'''</font>

==Personality Profile==
This section describes your character's psychological profile, what they're like in general. Here is some inspiration: [https://uss-theurgy.com/forum/index.php/topic,2300.0.html Your Character's Personality Profile]

{{{section|Personality Profile|level=2|mandatory|rows=10|autogrow}}}
<br><font color=orange>'''This section must be in past tense.'''</font>

==Physical Profile==
The full physical description of your character, be as detailed or as concise as you'd like to be here. Since the GM might eventually depict your character in the Star Trek. Theurgy story, it is important that you add things like scarring, tattoos, etc.

{{{section|Physical Profile|level=2|mandatory|rows=10|autogrow}}}
<br><font color=orange>'''This section must be in past tense.'''</font>

====Reference Images====
Please submit 4-6 hyperlinks to high resolution images of the chosen faceclaim. These should be images that you like for future reference when the GM might make character images for your character.

{{{section|Reference Images|level=4|mandatory|rows=4|autogrow}}}

==Special Notes (Optional)==
This optional section can contain any additional notes about your character that you consider important. If your character is a vegetarian, for example, you can put that information here if you didn't specify it in the Background or Personality Profile. Here you can also detail abilities or traits that are inherent to your character's species or training.

{{{section|Special Notes (Optional)|level=2|rows=10|autogrow}}}
<br><font color=orange>'''This section must be in past tense.'''</font>
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<big><font color=orange>Now save the character application with the button below.</font> 

You may also use the previous page to edit your draft, as long as you fill in the same name again. When you are content with your application, <font color=orange>notify the Game Moderator</font> about your submission with a PM on the forum and a link to the new page '''after you've clicked Save on the page'''! </big>
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