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FAQ
DIR By: Officer Judy Hopps
Date: March 8, 2016, 7:03 pm
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Frequently Asked Questions
OOC? IC? NPC? Arc? What does all this mean?
We often use words that may be unfamiliar to new users. Here are
some of the most common ones defined. If the one you’re
wondering about isn’t listed, don’t be afraid to ask!
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.
When does this forum take place?
After the events of the movie (Can change actually depending on
the opinions of the first few people)
How do I claim a canon character?
Message an admin (Officer Judy Hopps) with what character you’d
like to claim.
How many canon characters can I claim?
Currently, users may only claim one canon character. This is so
we can learn a bit more about your roleplaying style first,
while still keeping other canon characters available for other
users. This may change in the future.
Okay, I’ve claimed a character or created an OC. Now what?
Make an account for them. If it's an OC, don't forget to put up
a bio! Bios are optional for canon characters. All characters
need their own account, whether canon or an OC. The name of the
account must be the same as the name of the character. This is
to avoid confusion as to what character people are roleplaying
with.
I’ve created an account and written a bio, now I want to start
roleplaying! How do I do that?
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.
No one is joining my thread! Can I roleplay with myself as I
wait? What about bumping?
It can be difficult to be patient for someone to join your
thread. Self-roleplaying is perfectly acceptable as long as you
are only controlling your own character. “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.
What can I use for my avatar? Do I have to have one?
You do not have to have an avatar, though it can be useful to
show what your character looks like. You may use anything for
your avatar as long as it related to your character in some way,
such as your character themselves, something they hold, etc.
How do I PM?
Hover over the “My Messages” tab at the top of the page, and
select “Send a message” from the dropdown menu. Enter the name
of the user you’re sending it to (typing a few characters in the
box will bring up all the names that start with those
characters), and write your message! Like posts, if it takes you
awhile, it’s often wise to copy your message before you try and
send it, in case the forum has logged you out.
What is the Shoutbox? How do I use it?
The Shoutbox is the box at the bottom of the page, where users
can talk to each other. It is very useful for introducing
yourself or OOC chatting. You can either type in a username to
use as a guest, or register your username. If there is a
username or character name you will be using often, it’s smart
to register it so people cannot impersonate you. To use a guest
username, type it in the top box and press “Save”. To register
one, click the “Sign In” button in the upper right-hand corner
of the box, and then click “Create an account”. Please note that
the Shoutbox is not connected to the forum; your forum username
and password will not work for signing into the Shoutbox. You
must make an account first.
I still have questions! Who should I go to?
Message an admin, or, if you’d like a quicker answer, ask it in
the Shoutbox and someone will get back to you as soon as
possible.
How mature is the content on this site?
Okay it's a Disney movie so going to far might be ruining the
image, however, Zootopia is modeled after the real world, so
keep that in mind too. If something is bothering an admin he or
she will let you know.
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