Birchwood Isle Family Roleplay
Getting Started => Applications => Topic started by: BWI Admin on June 18, 2026, 04:31:31 PM
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Adult Application
There are five main steps to completing your application.- Complete a member application (https://birchwoodisle.net/roleplay/index.php?topic=22.0) if you have not already
- Log out of your member account and register your character's name as First Middle Last
- Fill out the application template below
- Add an Orphan Village Child supplement if necessary
- Complete a Discipline Table and link it
We have tried to make this process as straightforward as possible for you. However, we are aware that there may be some tricky parts along the way. The following instructions are intended to help guide you through the process of creating your application so that we can get it approved for you as quickly as possible. We ask that all members at least attempt to do this without help. If you run into issues along the way, try to get this finished and then take out a ticket on Discord so we can address any and all issues at the same time.
Step by step instructions for how to complete the application are included in the following posts in this topic.
The very first thing you should do, before you do anything else is check the Who's Who (https://birchwoodisle.net/roleplay/index.php?board=3.0) board to make sure there is a topic with your name on it. This topic is your Member Application, which you must have on file before you can begin. Once you have confirmed that you have a member application on file, do the following in this exact order:- Log out of your member account.
- Register a new account for your character with their First Middle Last name in proper capitalization.
- You will need to use a new email address for each account you register. We recommend using Temp Mail (https://temp-mail.org/en/).
- Click [Select] above the code box below.
- Copy the application text to your clipboard by pressing Ctrl+C (or ⌘+C on a Mac)
- Create a new topic in this board.
- You may do this easily by clicking here (https://birchwoodisle.net/roleplay/index.php?action=post;board=2.0). It will open in a new window.
- Click inside the big text box, then press Ctrl+V (or ⌘+V) to paste the application from your clipboard.
- Fill out the application but do NOT press [Post] yet!
- Proceed to the next set of instructions found in the post below this one.
Note: You may remove "Orphan Village" or "St. Jude's Academy" Application if your character is not for the Orphan Village or St. Jude's Academy. This section is explained in the following post.
The Application
[center][size=24pt]Adult Application[/size][/center]
[center]Hi! My name is [character first middle last name] and I am a [occupation]. I am [age in numbers] years old. Please use [pronouns] when referring to me![/center]
[size=14pt]Basic Information[/size]
[b]Where do you live?[/b] (Your answer should be something like Northern Isle, Western Isle, or Stone Creek Village)
[b]Are you married? If yes, to whom?[/b]
[b]Do you have any children? If yes, list them.[/b]
[b]Is your family open to adopting children or adolescents?[/b]
[size=14pt]Appearance[/size]
[b]Height:[/b]
[b]Build:[/b]
[b]Hair Color:[/b]
[b]Eye Color:[/b]
[b]Distinguishing Features:[/b]
[b]Brief Description:[/b] (You should answer this with 1-3 paragraphs about your physical appearance.)
[size=14pt]Personality[/size]
[b]Strengths:[/b] (5-10)
[b]Flaws:[/b] (5-10)
[b]Likes:[/b] (5-10)
[b]Dislikes:[/b] (5-10)
[b]Vices:[/b] (one is enough!)
[b]Fears:[/b] (one is enough if it's concrete!)
[b]Personality:[/b] (You should answer this with 1-3 paragraphs about your personality)
[size=14pt]Relationships & Discipline[/size]
[b]How do you normally get along with other adults?[/b]
[b]How do you normally get along with teenagers?[/b]
[b]How do you normally get along with children?[/b]
[b]Link to your discipline sheet:[/b] [url=PASTE YOUR LINK HERE]click here[/url]
[size=14pt]Orphan Village[/size]
[paste your Orphan Village application here, or remove this entire section, including the heading]
[size=14pt]St. Jude's Academy[/size]
[paste your St. Jude's application here, or remove this entire section, including the heading]
[size=14pt]Background[/size]
[b]Education:[/b]
[b]Work History:[/b]
[b]Current Goals or Challenges:[/b]
[b]Reason for Living on Birchwood Isle:[/b]
[b]Brief History:[/b] (2-5 paragraphs is usually enough)
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Adding an Orphan Village Supplement
Note that you may ONLY add an Orphan Village OR a St. Jude's Academy supplement to your application.
If your inner kid is going to be living at the Orphan Village, you will need to include the Orphan Village Supplement (https://birchwoodisle.net/roleplay/index.php?topic=18.msg43#msg43) to your application by doing the following. - Click [Select] above the code box in the Orphan Village Supplement to select its contents.
- Press Ctrl+C (or ⌘+C) to copy its contents to your clipboard.
- Find the place in your app that says [paste your Orphan Village application code here] and highlight it -- and only it!.
- Press Ctrl+V (or ⌘+V) to paste the Orphan Village Supplement over the highlighted text, replacing it.
- Complete the Orphan Village supplement and then move on to the Discipline Sheet (instructions below).
For your convenience, I have included a copy of the code for the Orphan Village supplement below. You're welcome.
Orphan Village Supplement
[b]What is your role at the Orphan Village?[/b]
[b]Which house or building do you work for?[/b]
[b]Do you live in the Village or commute?[/b]
[b]Do you have any special training, certification, or skills relevant to your role?[/b]
[b]Do you prefer to work with a particular age group? Which one?[/b]
[b]Do you struggle with a particular age group? Which one?[/b]
[b]Briefly describe your caregiving or mentoring style.[/b]
[b]Describe how you see your role in the village.[/b]
[b]Is there anything else we should know about your role in the Village?[/b]
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Adding a St. Jude's Academy Supplement
Note that you may ONLY add an Orphan Village OR a St. Jude's Academy supplement to your application.
If your character is going to be working at St. Jude's Academy, you will need to include the St. Jude's Academy Supplement (https://birchwoodisle.net/roleplay/index.php?topic=18.msg43#msg43) to your application by doing the following. - Click [Select] above the code box in the St. Jude's Academy Supplement to select its contents.
- Press Ctrl+C (or ⌘+C) to copy its contents to your clipboard.
- Find the place in your app that says [paste your St. Jude's Academy application code here] and highlight it -- and only it!.
- Press Ctrl+V (or ⌘+V) to paste the St. Jude's Academy Supplement over the highlighted text, replacing it.
- Complete the St. Jude's Academy supplement and then move on to the Discipline Sheet (instructions below).
For your convenience, I have included a copy of the code for the St. Jude's Academy supplement below. You're welcome.
St. Jude's Academy Supplement
[[b]What is your role at St. Jude's Academy?[/b]
[b]What Dormitory, Department, or Subject are you responsible for?[/b]
[b]Do you live on campus or commute?[/b]
[b]Do you have special training, certificates, or skills related to your position? What are they?[/b]
[b]Briefly describe your teaching, mentoring, or supervisory style:[/b]
[b]How do you generally build relationships with students?[/b]
[b]Do you particularly enjoy working with a specific type of student?[/b]
[b]Do you struggle with any particular type of student?[/b]
[b]Describe how you see your role in the St. Jude's community:[/b]
[b]Is there anything else we should know about your place at St. Jude's Academy?[/b]
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Complete a Discipline Sheet
Before we even start to talk about the Discipline Sheet/Tables, we need to stress how important it is that you follow instructions exactly. These instructions are repeated on the first tab of the sheet itself, so you have no excuse not to follow them. If you run into any trouble at this stage, you should take out a ticket on Discord so that we can help you if you need it. However, please understand that you are expected to be capable of doing this on your own, for your own character. We cannot do your discipline sheet for you!
Here are the basic instructions, including one additional instruction to help you get started.- Open the Adult Discipline Sheet (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yVqaxD85nXz5oRPHi9zrSRwbrahDZK3NoTn0zaWa7Ok/edit?usp=sharing).
- This will open the sheet in a new tab. You will not be able to edit it. That's okay! Keep following instructions, or read them on the sheet!
- At the top left-hand corner (underneath Adult Discipline Sheet) click the word file (https://i.postimg.cc/PfcrBgH3/discipline-sheet-instructions-1.png).
- The link goes to a screenshot to show you where to click.
- When the menu drops down, select Make a Copy.
- This will open a copy in a new tab. The copy will be called Copy of Adult Discipline Sheet.
- Click the space that says "Copy of Adult Discipline Sheet." Now highlight "Copy of Adult" and replace it with your character's name.
- It should now read "First Last Discipline Sheet."
- At the bottom of the page, click Discipline Sheet to open the discipline sheet.
- You'll be able to edit your copy of the discipline sheet. Use the drop-down menus to make your selections.
- At the bottom, click on the tab titled "Scenario Responses." Use the open space to respond to the prompt as your character.
- Not to worry; We're not judging your writing ability. We're getting to know how your character responds to specific situations.
- At the bottom, click on the tab titled "Questions and Answers." These are a combination of multiple-choice and long-form answers. Answer them.
- In the top right corner of your screen, click the blue button that says "Share."
- Be sure to click the button and not the arrow on the right side of the button!
- Under "General Access," click "Restricted" and then select "Anyone with the Link."
- Click "Copy Link" and go back to your application, which you should still have open.
- Paste the link where it says PASTE YOUR LINK HERE in your application.
- Test the link to make sure that your completed discipline sheet opens when you click it.
Once you have completed this step, you may submit your application by taking out a ticket on our Discord Server. We will make sure to respond within 72 hours!