Post by THEADMIN on Jan 2, 2009 16:31:27 GMT -5
Alright, this is the guide for those that are new to the site or proboards, or even members that just want to know what's going on. First of all, if you have not read the rules, we strongly advise that you do right now, or after you read this guide.
FIRST
You are most likely a guest right now, poking around the site, seeing what it's like and what it's about. Hopefully you are interested and considering joining. But either way, you might want to read the site plot and see if you like it, before deciding to join and applying for a character. So here is where you will want to read the rules, definitely want to read the rules.
JOINING?
Aha! now that you've either read the rules, and made that mental note of reading them its time to register yourself as a member. After becoming a member, you might consider making a pre-made character, called a cannon. That still means you have to apply and wait to be accepted, cannon just means that the character is involved in one of the sub plots.
DISPLAY NAME
It's time to change your display name to the name of your character, you see this is actually a very easy thing to do, but usually confuses people that are new to proboards. You click the profile link that is at the top of the page, and you will see a new page that will say: "Member's Bio - Modify Profile - Bookmarks" click on Modify Profile. Once you've done that, the last option under Account Information is your Display Name, so change that to your characters name, on this forum we like that you use no capitals and you have first middle and last name. ex: jason adam levito or cedric maverikk barker. If even after this you don't know how to change your display name just ask an admin to help you.
AUDITIONING
So your one step closer to role playing, what you have to do is click on the Character Template board to get a template, fill that out and then post your completed application into the auditions board. You're probably going to want to check out the face claim just to make sure that the celebrity/person that you want to use as your play by isn't already in use. After that, the best thing to do if you're confused about how to apply for a character, is check out the already accepted applications. That'll give you an idea of what to do, plus it'll make it easier for you to be accepted quickly and easily.
You've done all the necessary things you need to do to get on your way to role playing on the site, now you just have to wait for an admin to accept your character for you to start role playing. If you are not accepted, the admins will tell you what to fix on your application and you'll be able to fix that, but if after three times you are not accepted, we are going to have to reject your character, but I doubt that will ever have to happen! Now that your fate has been decided, and you've been accepted, it's time to have a great time role playing! And remember to stay active!
FIRST
You are most likely a guest right now, poking around the site, seeing what it's like and what it's about. Hopefully you are interested and considering joining. But either way, you might want to read the site plot and see if you like it, before deciding to join and applying for a character. So here is where you will want to read the rules, definitely want to read the rules.
JOINING?
Aha! now that you've either read the rules, and made that mental note of reading them its time to register yourself as a member. After becoming a member, you might consider making a pre-made character, called a cannon. That still means you have to apply and wait to be accepted, cannon just means that the character is involved in one of the sub plots.
DISPLAY NAME
It's time to change your display name to the name of your character, you see this is actually a very easy thing to do, but usually confuses people that are new to proboards. You click the profile link that is at the top of the page, and you will see a new page that will say: "Member's Bio - Modify Profile - Bookmarks" click on Modify Profile. Once you've done that, the last option under Account Information is your Display Name, so change that to your characters name, on this forum we like that you use no capitals and you have first middle and last name. ex: jason adam levito or cedric maverikk barker. If even after this you don't know how to change your display name just ask an admin to help you.
AUDITIONING
So your one step closer to role playing, what you have to do is click on the Character Template board to get a template, fill that out and then post your completed application into the auditions board. You're probably going to want to check out the face claim just to make sure that the celebrity/person that you want to use as your play by isn't already in use. After that, the best thing to do if you're confused about how to apply for a character, is check out the already accepted applications. That'll give you an idea of what to do, plus it'll make it easier for you to be accepted quickly and easily.
You've done all the necessary things you need to do to get on your way to role playing on the site, now you just have to wait for an admin to accept your character for you to start role playing. If you are not accepted, the admins will tell you what to fix on your application and you'll be able to fix that, but if after three times you are not accepted, we are going to have to reject your character, but I doubt that will ever have to happen! Now that your fate has been decided, and you've been accepted, it's time to have a great time role playing! And remember to stay active!