ArmageddonMUD Special Applications

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Requesting Special PCs

Armageddon MUD has the karma system, where players are given additional race and guild options if they have demonstrated that they are capable of running such a character. However, if there is a race or guild that does not appear on your options, yet you have a terrific idea for you, you're welcome to apply to run one, by sending an email to the staff member handling special applications. This is currently Nessalin.

This also holds true for characters that are special by virtue of having coded abilities, unique possessions, economic wealth outside of a noble or merchant House, additional skills, etc. We prefer to keep such characters very scarce on the game, because it's unfair to other players. However, if you have a compelling character concept that requires such things, you are welcome to float the notion past whatever staff member is handling special applications.

Please understand that a special application may take a week or more to process. You are welcome to make a character to run while waiting to hear back about a special character. Special characters will only be approved for players who the staff feel are capable of handling them correctly, which is evaluated by looking at character and account notes and recent play.

To request a special character, you will need to e-mail Nessalin, noting the following:

• your account name,
• the race and/or guild you are requesting to be allowed to play,
• a brief summary of your proposed PC's background, and
• if applicable, a statement of what you would try to achieve with the PC.

• Send your request for a special PC from the e-mail address registered to your account. If you don't, we cannot verify that you are who you claim to be.
• If you are missing any of the basic options (dwarf, elf, half-elf, human, assassin, burglar, merchant, pick-pocket, ranger, and warrior) and it is not due to some error (this is usually due to extremely poor play in one of these basic roles), there is a strong chance that your request will be denied.

When your initial request is received, a few things are considered:

• Are you a good role-player (as defined by the staff)? Special characters are few in number, and so the staff wish to see them played at a very high standard. Just because you think you are a good role-player does not mean that the staff necessarily think so.
• Are you a trustworthy player (as defined by the staff)? Many of the special race/guild options involve IC-sensitive information, such as skills or special powers, that is not for public release.
• Is there room in the game for the requested PC? There may simply be too many special characters of a certain type in the game already, so some race/guild options are extremely limited in availability. This is particularly true of any magicker guild.

After your request is reviewed, you will receive a reply by e-mail saying whether your requested PC has been approved or not. If your request has not been approved, you will generally be told why, and (if appropriate) what you might need to do in order to demonstrate that you are able to meet the criteria listed above.

If your request has been approved, you will then need to submit the following information about your proposed PC.

• name,
• sex,
• race,
• starting age,
• guild,
• secondary guild,
• sdesc,
• keyword list,
• main desc (less than 80 characters per line), and
• background (15 or fewer lines, less than 80 characters per line)

exactly as they would be if you were actually creating the character. Once this information is reviewed and any necessary modifications (as noted by staff) made, you will be notified by e-mail, and can then proceed to create your requested PC as you would a normal PC. Note that a successful request for a special PC does not mean that you will automatically be allowed to play that type of PC in future.