Post by Marcus on Aug 5, 2009 19:34:38 GMT -5
What are the SITE RULES? [Always read this First!]
twilightequinox.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=6&page=1
Where can I get to know people? Who are the other Characters Onsite?
To find out about the people and the characters they control onsite, visit this often updated and well taken care of Member List. Click on the picture and get the Character's Profile, Click on the name and get Member's Profile. See the main Character of the member, as well as all the other Characters they play with a helpful picture display.
twilightequinox.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=announce&action=display&thread=10&page=1
How can I Introduce Myself?
To introduce yourself OOC go to this section and create a "Hello This is Me" Thread:
twilightequinox.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=realyou
You can also use that Link to let people know if you'll be leaving the site for awhile, or find out why someone has been absent in RP.
How do I change my screen name to my Character Name?
If you join the site under a character name, you might notice that it is not capitalized. Or if you joined under a screen name, you might wonder how everbody got their title to show up as their Character's name.
This is simply that, once you register, you have to go back into your profile by clicking the tab at the top of the screen. Then click "Modify Profile" and scroll down to *Display Name. Fill out that blank with your character's name (usually just the first name) and it will appear that way to everyone else onsite. Your screen name will still be used to send Personal Messages to.
Where do I create a Character?
To submit a character application for a Canon Character, simply follow the instructions found in this thread:
twilightequinox.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=started&action=display&thread=1
Or for an Original Character:
twilightequinox.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=started&action=display&thread=2
Or a member of the Opposition:
twilightequinox.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=started&thread=11
And then place the application in the "Pending" section. Check back every so often to see if a Mod has approved you and continue on with a Face Claim and then posting, or if they have disapproved, simply correct the problems they bring to light and re-submit within the same thread.
To get an Idea of what the Mods are looking for, read some of the other approved profiles and get to know your fellow characters at the same time.
But what if I don't want to shapeshift into a wolf?
Your options are unlimited. Wolves, Bears, Tigers, Lions, Jaguars, Horses, etc. You can pick any animal you want for your character's shapeshift. However, your character's anscestry should be considered when you're deciding on an animal.
Basically, shapeshifters outside the La Push packs are mostly solitary animals. Sometimes they live in groups as the wolves do, so a couple shapeshifters create a pack together if they want to. Of course, they'll have the same mental link as a wolf pack does. Those with these powers do not necessarily need to have been born from a shapeshifter clan. They just need to have a shapeshifter ancestor.
What is a Face Claim?
A face claim is a person, usually a celebrity or well known personage, whom you use to represent your character. You cannot use a face claim that has already been taken. To find out which ones are already in use, and to submit your own, follow this link:
twilightequinox.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=started&action=display&thread=3&page=1
Remember, if you claimed a canon character, you HAVE to use the actor/actress that is set to play them in the movies. You can look on IMDB.com of you're not sure who that is.
How do I add a Avi/Signature?
If you have an avatar (picture of your faceclaim) or signature you want to display, go to Modify Profile again and find the personal information section. There you can enter in an Avatar URL.
DO NOT HOTLINK
Please use your own images saved to a photo account such as Imageshack.us or Photobucket.com
To place a signature go to that space and place the image's URL in tags
While you are there, write in all the other characters you play onsite so others can tell right away who you are, and help lessen confusion.
How can I Randomize my Signature?
You might have notices onsite that several members have signatures and avis that change each time you refresh the page. To get this cool function for yourself, if you've got more than one sig you want to show off, just follow this link and set up an account : www.random-image.net/?
Where can I Commission a Signature?
Luckily for you, we have several good artists onsite who are more than willing to create beautiful signatures to your specifications for absolutely no cost (except of course your written thanks ) Look through their art threads and choose one you'd like to commission a sig from and follow their individual instructions. Please be patient also, sometimes they have a lot of work and cannot get to you right away.
twilightequinox.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=siggys
How does the ranking work?
Cannon and Opposition characters will be immediately labeled as such. Original characters, however, will all start out as 'Puny Mortal's. They will remain this way until reaching 15 posts, where the staff will shift your label to your proper label (Human, Vampire, Shapeshifter).
If your character is a centuries old vampire, those first 15 posts should be used to establish a backstory. You can do this alone if you wish, or ask another member to NPC a character from your past. If your character is a shapeshifter, you can use those first 15 posts to establish your character as a person and then begin their shift into gaining their power.
During that period, and any backdated posts, please be sure to place a time frame in your title line so we know when it happened.
To explain this a little more:
What if the Canon Character I want isn't on the List?
We tried hard to make a comprehensive list of all the canon characters, but there's always a chance we missed it yours. Feel free to PM us about the missing characters so we can take care of it.
What is MOTM?
Member Of The Month is a fun way to elect people onsite to be recognized for the month as being awesome. There are three catagories: Male, Female, and Couple
To nominate - first you have to wait until nominations are announced and then PM Marcus (me) your choices. You can't nominate yourself.
To Vote - Go to the appropriate month and cast your ballot for the nominees poll-style. You only get one vote each.
Nominations: twilightequinox.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=announce&thread=7
Voting: twilightequinox.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=motm
Where can I post a Thread Idea?
If you want to brainstorm missions, adventures, or let your fellow RPers in on a plan, you can go to brainstorming and post a thread. Or you can also look at what others have posted and read up on ideas that are floating around. There, you can post back anything helpful you can think of, or ask for help from others.
twilightequinox.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=brainstorm
Where are some good places to brush up on Twilight canon?
In general, wikipedia is awesome, but for a more twilight specific site, there is a twilight wiki that can help you out: twilightsaga.wikia.com/
Good Threads vs. "Bad" Threads?
Good threads are encouraged because they usually involve one of three things: Plot development, Character development, or a Mission.
A "Bad" thread isn't against the rules per se, but usually it's just idle chatter or "training" that allows a member to get away with post boosting. And a party thread for no reason is also a quick way to do nothing.
If a vampire drinks the blood of someone who's drunk, do they get drunk off the BAC... or is it like on heros with claire where, because her liver heals, she can never be drunk?
This problem arose in one of Isaac's background threads. During the ruling, we consulted Yahoo Answers and decided to go with the following:
Aside from that, actual drinking of alcohol would be futile, because food and drinks are not processed at all by vampire systems. Therefore, depending on the BAC of the victim, its possible that the vampire might get a little tipsy, but unless you plan on drinking an entire bar full of patrons, its unlikely they'll ever get really drunk.
Where can I Submit a Question for the FAQ?
To submit a question you think I missed, or a different/better answer to one of the questions here, all you need do is PM me and I'll update as soon as possible!
twilightequinox.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=6&page=1
Where can I get to know people? Who are the other Characters Onsite?
To find out about the people and the characters they control onsite, visit this often updated and well taken care of Member List. Click on the picture and get the Character's Profile, Click on the name and get Member's Profile. See the main Character of the member, as well as all the other Characters they play with a helpful picture display.
twilightequinox.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=announce&action=display&thread=10&page=1
How can I Introduce Myself?
To introduce yourself OOC go to this section and create a "Hello This is Me" Thread:
twilightequinox.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=realyou
You can also use that Link to let people know if you'll be leaving the site for awhile, or find out why someone has been absent in RP.
How do I change my screen name to my Character Name?
If you join the site under a character name, you might notice that it is not capitalized. Or if you joined under a screen name, you might wonder how everbody got their title to show up as their Character's name.
This is simply that, once you register, you have to go back into your profile by clicking the tab at the top of the screen. Then click "Modify Profile" and scroll down to *Display Name. Fill out that blank with your character's name (usually just the first name) and it will appear that way to everyone else onsite. Your screen name will still be used to send Personal Messages to.
Where do I create a Character?
To submit a character application for a Canon Character, simply follow the instructions found in this thread:
twilightequinox.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=started&action=display&thread=1
Or for an Original Character:
twilightequinox.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=started&action=display&thread=2
Or a member of the Opposition:
twilightequinox.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=started&thread=11
And then place the application in the "Pending" section. Check back every so often to see if a Mod has approved you and continue on with a Face Claim and then posting, or if they have disapproved, simply correct the problems they bring to light and re-submit within the same thread.
To get an Idea of what the Mods are looking for, read some of the other approved profiles and get to know your fellow characters at the same time.
But what if I don't want to shapeshift into a wolf?
Your options are unlimited. Wolves, Bears, Tigers, Lions, Jaguars, Horses, etc. You can pick any animal you want for your character's shapeshift. However, your character's anscestry should be considered when you're deciding on an animal.
Basically, shapeshifters outside the La Push packs are mostly solitary animals. Sometimes they live in groups as the wolves do, so a couple shapeshifters create a pack together if they want to. Of course, they'll have the same mental link as a wolf pack does. Those with these powers do not necessarily need to have been born from a shapeshifter clan. They just need to have a shapeshifter ancestor.
What is a Face Claim?
A face claim is a person, usually a celebrity or well known personage, whom you use to represent your character. You cannot use a face claim that has already been taken. To find out which ones are already in use, and to submit your own, follow this link:
twilightequinox.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=started&action=display&thread=3&page=1
Remember, if you claimed a canon character, you HAVE to use the actor/actress that is set to play them in the movies. You can look on IMDB.com of you're not sure who that is.
How do I add a Avi/Signature?
If you have an avatar (picture of your faceclaim) or signature you want to display, go to Modify Profile again and find the personal information section. There you can enter in an Avatar URL.
DO NOT HOTLINK
Please use your own images saved to a photo account such as Imageshack.us or Photobucket.com
To place a signature go to that space and place the image's URL in tags
While you are there, write in all the other characters you play onsite so others can tell right away who you are, and help lessen confusion.
How can I Randomize my Signature?
You might have notices onsite that several members have signatures and avis that change each time you refresh the page. To get this cool function for yourself, if you've got more than one sig you want to show off, just follow this link and set up an account : www.random-image.net/?
Where can I Commission a Signature?
Luckily for you, we have several good artists onsite who are more than willing to create beautiful signatures to your specifications for absolutely no cost (except of course your written thanks ) Look through their art threads and choose one you'd like to commission a sig from and follow their individual instructions. Please be patient also, sometimes they have a lot of work and cannot get to you right away.
twilightequinox.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=siggys
How does the ranking work?
Cannon and Opposition characters will be immediately labeled as such. Original characters, however, will all start out as 'Puny Mortal's. They will remain this way until reaching 15 posts, where the staff will shift your label to your proper label (Human, Vampire, Shapeshifter).
If your character is a centuries old vampire, those first 15 posts should be used to establish a backstory. You can do this alone if you wish, or ask another member to NPC a character from your past. If your character is a shapeshifter, you can use those first 15 posts to establish your character as a person and then begin their shift into gaining their power.
During that period, and any backdated posts, please be sure to place a time frame in your title line so we know when it happened.
To explain this a little more:
Do you have to start out as a human?Not necessarily. We'd like to see your making, but it's not required. Just 15 posts that give us some background
So I can't post until I get 15 posts?You can't post in the present/plot era. Your profile will be one post, and then, like Daphne and Issac, use the other 15 to establish your character's background.
What if the Canon Character I want isn't on the List?
We tried hard to make a comprehensive list of all the canon characters, but there's always a chance we missed it yours. Feel free to PM us about the missing characters so we can take care of it.
What is MOTM?
Member Of The Month is a fun way to elect people onsite to be recognized for the month as being awesome. There are three catagories: Male, Female, and Couple
To nominate - first you have to wait until nominations are announced and then PM Marcus (me) your choices. You can't nominate yourself.
To Vote - Go to the appropriate month and cast your ballot for the nominees poll-style. You only get one vote each.
Nominations: twilightequinox.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=announce&thread=7
Voting: twilightequinox.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=motm
Where can I post a Thread Idea?
If you want to brainstorm missions, adventures, or let your fellow RPers in on a plan, you can go to brainstorming and post a thread. Or you can also look at what others have posted and read up on ideas that are floating around. There, you can post back anything helpful you can think of, or ask for help from others.
twilightequinox.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=brainstorm
Where are some good places to brush up on Twilight canon?
In general, wikipedia is awesome, but for a more twilight specific site, there is a twilight wiki that can help you out: twilightsaga.wikia.com/
Good Threads vs. "Bad" Threads?
Good threads are encouraged because they usually involve one of three things: Plot development, Character development, or a Mission.
A "Bad" thread isn't against the rules per se, but usually it's just idle chatter or "training" that allows a member to get away with post boosting. And a party thread for no reason is also a quick way to do nothing.
If a vampire drinks the blood of someone who's drunk, do they get drunk off the BAC... or is it like on heros with claire where, because her liver heals, she can never be drunk?
This problem arose in one of Isaac's background threads. During the ruling, we consulted Yahoo Answers and decided to go with the following:
It is possible but not easy.
If one drinks from many many a person with a high blood alcohol content in a super short time period-yes. It would probably be a binge thing and very difficult too. Not to mention irresponsible. Lets do the math shall we... regular alcohol- say wine- is 20% alcohol in content. If ingested by a 150 lb person they can get somewhat drunk from 4 drinks in a short time. However for a vampire, a normal drunk person has 1% to 2% blood alcohol. V would be drinking 1% alcohol, not 20%. And factoring metabolism of a vampire is slow (cold blooded) the chances of a vampire getting drunk off a drunk host are slim.
If one drinks from many many a person with a high blood alcohol content in a super short time period-yes. It would probably be a binge thing and very difficult too. Not to mention irresponsible. Lets do the math shall we... regular alcohol- say wine- is 20% alcohol in content. If ingested by a 150 lb person they can get somewhat drunk from 4 drinks in a short time. However for a vampire, a normal drunk person has 1% to 2% blood alcohol. V would be drinking 1% alcohol, not 20%. And factoring metabolism of a vampire is slow (cold blooded) the chances of a vampire getting drunk off a drunk host are slim.
Aside from that, actual drinking of alcohol would be futile, because food and drinks are not processed at all by vampire systems. Therefore, depending on the BAC of the victim, its possible that the vampire might get a little tipsy, but unless you plan on drinking an entire bar full of patrons, its unlikely they'll ever get really drunk.
Where can I Submit a Question for the FAQ?
To submit a question you think I missed, or a different/better answer to one of the questions here, all you need do is PM me and I'll update as soon as possible!