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Frequently Asked Questions
By: Crash Date: April 14, 2016, 4:54 pm
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Common Terms and Abbreviations:
OOC: Out Of Character
IC: In Character
OC: Original Character (as opposed to a canon one)
NPC: Non-Player Character. These are characters most commonly
used in arcs, that are controlled by the GM and cannot be
controlled by arc participants.
GM: Game Master. Also sometimes referred to as the DM (Dungeon
Master) this is the person that writes and “leads” an arc.
PM: Personal Message
RP: Role Play
Arc: An arc is a forum-wide story that often includes many
characters and threads. They are led by a person or a group of
people that generally direct the threads and decide on the
outcomes of certain actions.
SERP: Special Event Roleplay. These aren't considered as story
arcs, rather one time events that all characters can join
regardless of what arc or thread they're participating in
How do I claim a canon character?
Message an admin with what character you’d like to claim.
How many canon characters can I claim?
Currently, users may only claim one canon character. If the
writer showed that they can roleplay that character faithful to
their interpretation in the show, a discussion can be made if
the writer wishes to claim another canon character.
Okay, I’ve claimed a character or created an OC. Now what?
The first step is to create an account for that character. For
clarification purposes, set the amount name and avatar picture
to match the character that will be roleplayed. After that,
create a biography in the Character Book for other writers to
reference.
I’ve created an account and biography. How do I start
roleplaying?
Pick a thread or create your own. Don’t be shy about joining a
thread if you are new. If the thread is private it will be
labelled, otherwise, anyone is welcome to join - the more the
merrier! To create a thread, select a location where you’d like
it to take place. Then click the “New Topic” button in the upper
right-hand corner, give it a title and start posting! To post in
a thread, select the one you’d like to join, and click “Reply”,
also in the upper right-hand corner. If it takes you awhile to
write a post, it’s often wise to copy your post before you try
and submit it, in case the forum has logged you out.
Can I roleplay a thread with just my OC(s)? What are the rules
about “Bumping”?
Roleplay between separate characters belonging to the same
writer is allowed. Each character action or dialoguemust be done
as separate posts with enough content in each post.
“Bumping”, when a user posts in order to put their thread at the
top of the list, is also acceptable, as long as each new post
you make has some substance, as opposed to the word “bump”. This
keeps threads a bit neater.
Can my character be in multiple threads at once?
No. If you'd like to join another thread, you must roleplay that
your character is leaving the current one. This is as simple as
specifying that your character is walking away, has already
left, gets on a train, etc. After your character has left the
thread you can join a new one. Again, the exception is the
Special Event Roleplay.
What can I use for my avatar? Do I have to have one?
Avatars are not required, but encouraged as it allows other
writers a visualization of what your character looks like. A
cutie mark (for MLP OCs) or a logo may also be used as long as
it is relevant to the character.
How do I Private Message someone?
Select “My Messages” on the top bar of the site. From there,
click on “New Message”. You will be provided with a “Send
To/Recipients” field which you can type who you want to send the
message to. Type your message in the body of the page and click
“Send”.
For any questions not covered in the FAQ, please reach out to an
administrator for assistance.
How mature is the content on this site?
Mature content is allowed as long af it doesn't violate the core
forum rules. If a thread has mature content, it must be labelled
in the thread title.
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