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== Who is on the search committee (SearchCo)? ==

A list of search committee members is available by typing “hsc .who/all.” This list will be populated closer to the actual start of Search. Anyone on the committee is available to answer questions or refer you to the person who can get you the answers, so please feel free to page or +mail any member; to reach all members, you can use “+mail knot:hsc” to send to the entire committee. If they are unable to answer your questions, please +mail hrwadmin on the game or email admins@hrweyr.net.

Please be patient when you are working with a committee member. In some cases, an answer may not be available immediately, and one member may want or need to check with the rest of SearchCo to avoid providing you with any incorrect information.


== Whose clutch will this be? ==

Jocelyn's Aidavanth.


== Who can apply? ==

NB: Character requirements are more guidelines than rules. If you have a good reason for breaking them, we’ll listen!

* Characters must be between the ages of 15 and 25 at the time of Search.
* Characters must not be married or engaged to be married.
* Characters must not be a senior journeyman or higher. In rare cases, journeymen may be Searched with permission from the craft; this may be with a caveat that, if they Impress, they should informally take up their craft again after graduation.
* Characters must not be pregnant.
* Characters must not have any kind of physical or mental disabilities that would impair their ability to fight Thread (were there still Thread to fight).
* Characters who do not receive permission from their current area leader will not be Searched. High Reaches Weyr residents are automatically given permission to apply. Unknotted folks do not have an area leader and thus do not need permission.
* Applicants with an alt on Search Committee may not apply for <!-- Traditional Candidates. --> the first round.
* Applicants cannot have more than one character applied to the same Search Cycle.


== How do I apply? ==

Fill out the initial search application <!-- [http://searchapps.hrweyr.net/main/ here]. --> when it is posted. The final application will be available as well, and you can fill that out as soon as you feel ready or else by the deadline. This will give SC time to give you feedback so that any adjustments can be made for a cohesive clutch.


== When does OOC search start? When does it close? ==

The first round of applications will start July 9-10. This round will have first crack at the available dragons. Final applications for the first round are due July 30th, while the second round's are due August 17 (shortly after the hatching); that said, we highly encourage finishing your applications as soon as possible to maximize time with other candidates/weyrlings and the Weyr at large!


== When does IC search start? When does it close? ==

IC search coincides with the clutching; a tentative calendar is available [[HRW:Search|here]]. As of that date, IC search will be open, and search riders will begin bringing candidates to the Weyr. IC Search will remain open up until the hatching.


== Will I be notified if I am not going to be searched? ==

Yes. We will send a notification to all applicants sometime after the close of <!-- OOC Search. --> final applications.


== When is the hatching? ==

The hatching will most likely be August 13-14.

The exact date and time will be announced as the date approaches, with consideration given to times that work best for candidates and other members of HRW.


== How long is weyrlinghood? ==

Overall, the program will last about 4-5 months RL or approximately 1 turn IC. After the first 3 months RL (9 months IC), weyrlings will be ready to go *between* and be graduated to senior weyrlinghood, where they will have more freedom and be treated almost as full riders; hopefully, this will both allow for people to enjoy dragons while they are growing and keep weyrling players from getting bored with the same-old-stuff. For details, please review the weyrling pages at [[Weyrlings]].

We are always open to feedback in regards to our weyrlinghood. Please contact the admins on the game either through +mail hrwadmin or email admins@hrweyr.net.


== Will there be a gold at this hatching? Should I apply gold-only? ==

There will be no gold at this hatching.


== What qualities does SearchCo look for in a candidate? ==

For all candidates, SearchCo is looking for people who contribute to High Reaches Weyr overall. We’re proud of the diversity of this area and the quality of RP that the players here have fostered, and we want to continue the tradition of fun, inventive roleplay. There are no specific criteria that will guarantee search or Impression, because we evaluate each applicant on their own merits, though there are some qualities that we look for in general.

Obviously, we want active RPers to help contribute to our area. Activity doesn’t require you to make MUSHing your full-time job; for most of us, we try to commit ourselves to at least one quality scene a week.

OOC maturity is a must. HRW is an area with a very diverse group of players and characters, and a good separation of IC and OOC is necessary.

Well-developed, dynamic characters fit in at HRW. We welcome both good-guys and bad-guys, with the common theme being that the character has depth. We encourage people to help foster light-hearted RP as well as in-depth plots, and having a character that can shift between plot-intensive RP and day-to-day scenes will help you fit in with the dynamic of High Reaches Weyr.

We also look at the dynamics of the candidacy group as a whole. As weyrlinghood is a particularly bonding-intensive time, we are more likely to Impress candidates who have taken the time to roleplay with others and fostered a bond, whether it’s IC good or IC bad. This is not to say this is a popularity contest or ‘let’s play ostracize someone,’ but we feel active roleplayers are more active for having bonded and gotten to know each other well.


== What qualities does SearchCo look for in a bronze applicant? ==

The criteria for bronze Impression doesn’t change much from that of any other Impression. We still want mature, active, dynamic RPers that contribute to HRW as a whole.

The caveat for all bronze applicants is to be prepared for the additional IC and OOC expectations. Like it or not, players look to bronzeriders for more than they would a blue, green, or brownrider. Even if you never obtain any IC rank, you still need to face a bronze Impression with an understanding that people are going to expect you to be more active and more engaging. It’s a higher profile Impression, and we encourage all bronze applicants to really evaluate if they are ready as players to subject themselves and more importantly their characters to the fish-bowl of metallic Impression.


== Is High Reaches looking for any specific character types? ==

Yes. If you check our search page, you will see a page listing desired character concepts for this hatching under [[HRW:Hooks|Hooks]]. You don’t have to play one of those concepts! Those are just suggestions for people who are looking for an easy way to integrate into the area.


== How many people will you search? ==

We do not have a limit on the number of candidates we search. All applicants will be evaluated on their individual merits to determine if we are going to search them.


== How many people will Impress? ==

This experimental cycle offers the possibility of insta-candidates/weyrlings, and thus does not have a strict maximum, though we are unlikely to Impress more than the normal limit of 10.
<!--We have a maximum of 10 Impressions. We may Impress fewer than this number, but we will not Impress more than this.

In addition to standard Impressions, we will be offering the possibility of insta-candidates/weyrlings for those not interested in undergoing the more traditional search/candidacy route. -->


== What is the process for going stand-only? ==

The term "stand-only" refers to applicants who wish to be considered for candidacy but not Impression. This can be a great way to flesh out a character and get to know an area without the long-term commitment of Impression.

To apply as a stand-only candidate, please fill out the general application; please note your desire to be considered stand-only. An application for a stand-only candidate does not guarantee search.


== Can I be married, have children, be disfigured or disabled? ==

Your character cannot be married, as marriage disqualifies a person from candidacy IC. While you can have children, your character cannot currently be pregnant, nor can they be the responsible parent for their children; children must be fostered, as a weyrling cannot have the burden of child-rearing.

A character can be disfigured as long as the disfigurement doesn’t present itself with a physical disability; candidates must be physically fit. Severe asthma or severely bad eyesight or hearing would also prevent a person from being eligible for search. If you aren’t sure if your character’s disability or disfigurement would exclude them from being a viable candidate, please contact SearchCo.


== What should I do if I’ll be without access or my online times change? ==

Please contact SearchCo if you plan to be AFK for longer than a few days during candidacy; we just like to know what's going on! Please let the Weyrlingmaster know if you will be gone for more than a week as a weyrling.

If you expect to be significantly absent during a considerable portion of candidacy (longer than a week), this may impact your chance to be searched or Impress. Candidacy is a fairly short window of time, and missing a significant portion of this will lessen the time you have to be a part of the group; it will also make it more difficult for SearchCo to get to know you and determine if you will be a good fit for HRW.

If you know in advance that you will be gone for a long period of time during either candidacy or weyrlinghood, please consider going stand-only and waiting for a future hatching. A few days or even a week probably won’t be a problem, but longer than that may make it difficult to be searched, Impress, or really experience weyrlinghood.


== Can I apply even though I have a dragon on NorCon, or have in the past?  ==

Yes. It is up to you if you wish to disclose your dragonrider alts to SearchCo.



== I have a question that’s not answered here! ==

Please +mail or page us on the game! Or email us at admins@hrweyr.net


Thank you for reading! We’re looking forward to a great cycle.