New Project Application Guidelines

[Endymion]

Hello everyone​

Over the last year we have noticed that a lot of beginning builders have been struggling with creating their first project application. Therefore, we have created a template for applications. Below you will see it is subdivided into multiple categories each corresponding to a different topic. Each category helps you gather the needed information to start your project. These categories include, as per usual, canon, plans and tests. However, a project application is much more than a quick overview of canon, a pretty map and some house tests. It is a tool to properly prepare a project and combine canon and real-live practices, culture etc. Having a better understanding of these aspects will help you better layout your project and adding that extra touch of immersion.

We expect all apps in the future to follow this template and answer these questions to the best of their abilities. You are free to elaborate and add extra things. Be mindful that mods have to go through all these extra things, so making it clear and concise is much appreciated. Apps that have been submitted but not approved yet are also expected to follow this template from now on. We encourage first time project applicants that have already been approved to also have a look at the categories and think about how they would fill them in for their own projects. It could only come to your advantage.​

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Project Application Format​

Project applications should be posted in the subforum corresponding to the project's region. Thread titles should be formatted as the following

[Project name] by [Builder name(s)]

In the body of the thread or in an attached Google doc or PDF you must include the following information:

Project Title

Builder Name(s)


Introduction

The introduction contains general information about the project you are applying for. Things that may be included here are the rough location of a project, a map with the location of the project, general information on the house and other information you want to share.

Resumé

List of all previously completed projects, immersions, minis and other noteworthy accomplishments. The purpose of this section is to show your previous accomplishments and leadership engagements. This is a quick way for moderators to check if you are up to the challenges the project will present. At minimum, there should be 2 minis here.

Canon

Description of all relevant canon on the house, history, location, region, nature, population, military activity and most importantly events in the books. It is important here to be throughout but present it in a clear and concise way. All relevant quotes can be attached in this document. Use highlights for important information within the quote.

Great sources you could use for your research are the books (or on A Search of Ice and Fire) and secondary sources like A Wiki of Ice and Fire and The Citadel.

Society/ Culture

What can be said about the society and culture in the project? Is there a special form of hierarchy that you can derive from the canon? E.g., clan chieftains in the north. How is the population spread out? Is it clustered around one place or spread throughout? Is there any reason for this? Are there any specific cultural practices that are or could be related to the project? Please try to stay as logical as possible and base yourself on historic methods that would fit with the region.

Note not every project will have extensive information on this.

Economy

what makes up the economy of the project? How do they sustain themselves? What does the land offer them? (E.g., hunting and foresting in the woods, agriculture in the open flatter areas, pastures/shepherds on the hills.) How does the internal economy work? Do they trade and with others? How does this impact them? Are there any economic hubs within or near the project?

Plans
Outline your specific plans with as much detail as possible. These plans can include maps, planned Mini Builds, guides, or anything else that might help the moderators understand your vision for the area. It is important that you mark the project borders on your map as well as provide an easily accessible map legend. Please also check the "Borders" layer on the DynMap to see the extent of your project area.

Terra

How will you terraform the project? Please provide thorough explanations and inspiration.

Architecture

What is the style you want to use? How does it relate to nearby projects? Make sure to defer to regional stylistic guidelines wherever applicable. Why did you choose to incorporate specific building elements and what is the logic behind it? We will ask you to attach real-world inspiration here.

Tests

Tests for castles must include: gradient, façade, wall, and tower tests.
Tests for towns/villages must include: façade tests for all relevant house classes; Can include: special buildings like guildhalls, septs, etc.
Tests for the terrain are highly recommended, especially if your project area includes significant geologic features such as coastline and mountains. If you are a beginner at terraforming, please ask some of our more experienced builders for help with your tests.

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