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Level 11 requires an application on EFU. Traditionally, this was a very difficult application to pass. The things we look for in a level 11 application is a character that is heavily involved in the main plot of the server, a true exemplar of their class, and a near legendary figure who has risked permanent death on many occasions.

There are a few reasons I am posting this now. Firstly, for much of Chapter 5 up until now we were a lot more lenient on level 11 applications as more characters were dying. Chapter 6 is a lot more focused on long-term PCs and its more likely that everyone will reach level 11 - which is not necessarily how we see it. We also have a lot of new players to the server, and have had a large number of both level 11 applications lately as well as characters taking level 11 without an application.

if your application is denied it doesn't mean we hate your character. It doesn't mean you'll never get it. It just means we don't think your character is there yet.

Boni Bep'bep for his blue league antics and setups.

Ward Area is against magical interference, mostly.

Commotion represents, more or less, the ability to case the Well and know everyone is congregating in a public place.

Zain was great. Phenomenal job putting a lot of detail and nuance into a character who was defined by being coldly logical and unemotional.

Fixture in astronomers and its sad to see him gone. Hope you enjoyed him.

Up there with Adrian.

Well-played and wonderfully characterized PC. He always made something interesting happen, and set a really tone for the Astronomers.

I'll miss having him around. Hope you had fun with him, as big a let down as a death like this is going to be.

Bringing professional-level writing to EFU. Not to mention one of the best builder's we've got. Every area is laden with atmosphere.

Happy birthday Daniel!

[Brevity]

This is a short guide to using the application system on EFU efficiently. The community and world are nearly 20 years old, and there is a lot of lore and hearsay around what makes a good application. Obviously its stressful putting yourself out there and potentially getting your idea rejected. So here are some important considerations.

Brevity
Your one-sentence summary matters the most. It is important to know what you actually want. The DM team wants to know "Dillusionist is applying for the Forgotten Forest Theme". Do not burry the lede.

Lengthy backstories and convoluted goals are something I would avoid. Keep it to 1-2 sentences on why your character should have this boon. Do NOT attach any supporting documents. No one will open a google doc. Save your writing talent and time for the gameworld, not for filling out forms.

Applications do not fail because you did not make your goals flowery or reference a complicated backstory.


Ease of Implementation
This is a big factor. If a DM cannot create what you are applying for it will not pass. It is very easy to apply for the following:
-perks
-subraces
-prestige classes
-summoning themes
-All these things involve a DM simply flagging you.

Scripted systems, special items, and plotlines seldom pass. All these things require extensive work from a DM who has the expertise, availability, and interest in creating it. Sometimes no one in your time zone wants to run the plot you are excited about. Its sad, but that happens. It is why we have a lot of scripted tools to help tell stories.


Past Behavior
How you act factors into an application. Usually applications get denied due to cheating, being rude or disrespectful, or continuously abandoning PCs DMs have put work into supporting. The best way to fix a bad reputation is to just play nicely. Everyone has different ideas about what constitutes good sportsmanship, but not being rude to your fellow-players or entitled with DMs can go a long way.


Bundling Applications
If you are applying for two separate things submit two separate applications. We can vote "Yes" or "No". If you apply for "to be a knight and for the celestial summoning theme" and we only want you to be a knight, we would be forced to vote no.


What to do if you are denied?
It never hurts to ask a DM why an application did not pass, just in-case it can be fixed. But keep in mind an application comes down to the end result and sometimes we do not want that result. We are also not homogenous and sometimes a DM cannot give insight into the entire team's thought process.

Expanding upon goals or giving us a prettier backstory, in hopes of convincing us, seldom helps. The things you can fix with a denied application usually come down to:
-Mechanical balance. If you are applying for something strong (such as a wererat rogue) perhaps you might consider something lesser such as a mongrelrat.
-Character notoriety. Perhaps you need to do more to earn Knighthood or Pale Master?

In any case, do not get discouraged if an application fails. There are a lot of reasons. Sometimes its fixable, sometimes its not.

fixed.

Fixed. Thank you for catching this.

this should be fixed. a single key should drop that binds party members in the area on pick-up

Fixed.

The wiki is not accurate. More powerful abilities tend to be limited. Minor damage effects are infinite. Boulder toss should do 1d6+strength damage with low DC reflex for half.

they get dodge AC. its fine.

fixed

This should be factored into rolls and checks with the skill. I do not believe it displays when the /c efuss list command.