APPLICATIONS FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS FOR FALL 2014
We interupt your ComicConning, your obessively refreshing your Tumblr because you're not ComicConning, or your delightful summer (or winter: hi, Bron!) plans to announce that applications are now open! Finally all of your time spent mainlining every terrible movie the MCU actors have been in over the last few years will pay off?
Or that might just be us. *shifty eyes*
To apply, read the following information, click the link to the application form, fill it out for the character you want to play, and send it off!
The basics you need to know:
* You have to be at least 18 years old to apply.
* All players can have a maximum of six characters total, can play no more than four students, and no more than three characters from the same fandom.
* We only accept one student and one teacher per player in each application session. You are welcome to send in as many applications as you like, but only one of each will be accepted. Feel free to specify which one you want to be your primary application.
* Students are required to (when instructed) sign up for a minimum of two classes/workshops and keep up with them (sign in to one post per class per week).
* Teachers are required to teach at least one class/workshop per week (for each seven-week session) and be accessible to students when needed. This also applies for teachers applying to teach an adult class, rather than one at the high school. If you would like to apply for a new character to teach an adult class, fill out the form exactly as if you were applying for a regular teacher, but mark it "Townie" instead of teacher, and note in the Course Description that it would be an adult class, not a student class. Because of the need to keep track of the adult classes being offered and start them at the same time, these applications will be processed on the same schedule as student/teacher applications. Current townies can also apply to teach an adult class. If you would like to teach an adult class with a current character, you can fill out a limited application by following the instructions here.
* See this post for more about character activity.
* All accepted characters go on probation for the first month. After that time, if there's anyone who's disappeared or is causing problems, we'll talk to them about it and possibly discuss removal from the game. It's very difficult to get to the removal stage.
* Improvisation. Fandom High is a balance between planning and improvisation. Some people plan plots, but a lot of the day-to-day stuff is purely improvisation where you throw a bunch of characters together and see what happens.
What's needed to apply:
* Fandom High accepts only canon characters, and only one version of each character (some exceptions may be made for canon clones, etc. if they're actually a different person), so make sure that the character you want to apply with isn't already here.
* Fill out the appropriate parts of the application form (link below).
* Be prepared to create a journal for your character that does not and will not contain entries from other games.
* Read the Fandom High handbook on fandomhigh.net. It contains all the rules/guidelines you'll need and will answer a lot of questions.
* Time commitment. This game is a LOT of fun, but things do happen quickly and it does require checking in a couple of times a week and throwing your character into threads wherever you find one you want. (You don't need to read everything. fandom_radio summarizes everything every day.)
* Language skills. We're very fond of those who can write in complete sentences and use basic spelling, punctuation and grammar. That being said, we don't expect perfection. This game is based on interaction and you're going to want people to be able to understand you or they won't want to interact with you.
Early applications:
The two weeks of each application period is "early application" time. If a player's application falls into one of the following categories:
a) Student applications where the player does not have a current student
b) Teacher applications where the player has not previously played a teacher
c) Applications from new players to the game
and the application is submitted by August 3rd, we will consider it and, if there are any issues with it, will go back to the player by August 6th to give them a chance to make changes. Players in this situation will then have a chance to make any changes and re-submit their application.
What happens once you've applied:
Once your application has been received, we will send you an email to confirm that we got it. Applications will then be held until the application period is closed. We will sort through them and let you know whether your character has been accepted or not before the term starts. Please note: if we get two or more applications for the one character, we will ask every person who applied for that character to send in a back-up in case they don't get their first pick, so have a second choice on hand!
Accepted players will then be asked to create the journal for their character, respond to the acceptance email and to accept invitations to the game communities. The shuttle for new students and teachers will be posted on Friday, August 22nd; the welcome picnic will take place on Saturday, August 23rd.
Notes for Current Players:
* If you are planning on dropping a character at the end of this term, please let the admin team know ASAP via email.
* Although the prospect of apping a new character is shiny and delightful, please take into consideration whether you will be able to keep up with all of your characters.
Notes for New Players:
The application form is designed to get you to show how well you know your canon, character and have an idea of how you and your character will fit in here at Fandom High. Even if we do know your canon and character, we need to know that you them as well. Know what you're getting yourself into before applying. That said, we always delight in new players coming our way, so give it your best shot and we look forward to seeing your application!
For some tips on how to apply, check out this post. For sample applications, please see the links in the fandomhigh profile for students, teachers, and townies.
Application Form
You only need to fill out the parts that are relevant to the type of character you are applying for (ie: if you're a student applicant, don't fill in the stuff marked 'Townies Only').
If you don't get a confirmation email from us within 24 hours, please email us.
Applications close Sunday, August 10th at 11:59pm Pacific. The next application session for students and teachers after this will be in November/December.
Got a question? We're here to answer it!
Or that might just be us. *shifty eyes*
To apply, read the following information, click the link to the application form, fill it out for the character you want to play, and send it off!
The basics you need to know:
* You have to be at least 18 years old to apply.
* All players can have a maximum of six characters total, can play no more than four students, and no more than three characters from the same fandom.
* We only accept one student and one teacher per player in each application session. You are welcome to send in as many applications as you like, but only one of each will be accepted. Feel free to specify which one you want to be your primary application.
* Students are required to (when instructed) sign up for a minimum of two classes/workshops and keep up with them (sign in to one post per class per week).
* Teachers are required to teach at least one class/workshop per week (for each seven-week session) and be accessible to students when needed. This also applies for teachers applying to teach an adult class, rather than one at the high school. If you would like to apply for a new character to teach an adult class, fill out the form exactly as if you were applying for a regular teacher, but mark it "Townie" instead of teacher, and note in the Course Description that it would be an adult class, not a student class. Because of the need to keep track of the adult classes being offered and start them at the same time, these applications will be processed on the same schedule as student/teacher applications. Current townies can also apply to teach an adult class. If you would like to teach an adult class with a current character, you can fill out a limited application by following the instructions here.
* See this post for more about character activity.
* All accepted characters go on probation for the first month. After that time, if there's anyone who's disappeared or is causing problems, we'll talk to them about it and possibly discuss removal from the game. It's very difficult to get to the removal stage.
* Improvisation. Fandom High is a balance between planning and improvisation. Some people plan plots, but a lot of the day-to-day stuff is purely improvisation where you throw a bunch of characters together and see what happens.
What's needed to apply:
* Fandom High accepts only canon characters, and only one version of each character (some exceptions may be made for canon clones, etc. if they're actually a different person), so make sure that the character you want to apply with isn't already here.
* Fill out the appropriate parts of the application form (link below).
* Be prepared to create a journal for your character that does not and will not contain entries from other games.
* Read the Fandom High handbook on fandomhigh.net. It contains all the rules/guidelines you'll need and will answer a lot of questions.
* Time commitment. This game is a LOT of fun, but things do happen quickly and it does require checking in a couple of times a week and throwing your character into threads wherever you find one you want. (You don't need to read everything. fandom_radio summarizes everything every day.)
* Language skills. We're very fond of those who can write in complete sentences and use basic spelling, punctuation and grammar. That being said, we don't expect perfection. This game is based on interaction and you're going to want people to be able to understand you or they won't want to interact with you.
Early applications:
The two weeks of each application period is "early application" time. If a player's application falls into one of the following categories:
a) Student applications where the player does not have a current student
b) Teacher applications where the player has not previously played a teacher
c) Applications from new players to the game
and the application is submitted by August 3rd, we will consider it and, if there are any issues with it, will go back to the player by August 6th to give them a chance to make changes. Players in this situation will then have a chance to make any changes and re-submit their application.
What happens once you've applied:
Once your application has been received, we will send you an email to confirm that we got it. Applications will then be held until the application period is closed. We will sort through them and let you know whether your character has been accepted or not before the term starts. Please note: if we get two or more applications for the one character, we will ask every person who applied for that character to send in a back-up in case they don't get their first pick, so have a second choice on hand!
Accepted players will then be asked to create the journal for their character, respond to the acceptance email and to accept invitations to the game communities. The shuttle for new students and teachers will be posted on Friday, August 22nd; the welcome picnic will take place on Saturday, August 23rd.
Notes for Current Players:
* If you are planning on dropping a character at the end of this term, please let the admin team know ASAP via email.
* Although the prospect of apping a new character is shiny and delightful, please take into consideration whether you will be able to keep up with all of your characters.
Notes for New Players:
The application form is designed to get you to show how well you know your canon, character and have an idea of how you and your character will fit in here at Fandom High. Even if we do know your canon and character, we need to know that you them as well. Know what you're getting yourself into before applying. That said, we always delight in new players coming our way, so give it your best shot and we look forward to seeing your application!
For some tips on how to apply, check out this post. For sample applications, please see the links in the fandomhigh profile for students, teachers, and townies.
Application Form
You only need to fill out the parts that are relevant to the type of character you are applying for (ie: if you're a student applicant, don't fill in the stuff marked 'Townies Only').
If you don't get a confirmation email from us within 24 hours, please email us.
Applications close Sunday, August 10th at 11:59pm Pacific. The next application session for students and teachers after this will be in November/December.
Got a question? We're here to answer it!