Post by Master on Aug 3, 2006 21:41:38 GMT -5
First of all, welcome!
Thanks for joining! Now that you’ve created an account, there are a few steps you should follow to begin the role play experience in Araelen Weyr.
1. As you may have noticed, there are other topics in the Rules board besides this one (Character Guidelines, Roleplay Conduct, etc.). It is recommended that you read them all after finishing this one. Although they may seem a bit long, the information is vital.
2. After reading these threads, or before, you should check out our Links section in the General Board (under Rules). This is a useful area with character lists, a link to our neopets guild, as well as various other sources. For the History of the Weyr, please visit the Plots board. This will aid in character creation and role play. If you are new to the world of Pern, there are also links to useful, informative sites available.
3. Acquaint yourself with the other characters rping in this forum! You can do so either in the Character Application section, by reading the applications present, or in Approved Characters (Links section).
4. Fully informed? Time for character creation! Head to the Character Application board in the General Board area. There will be further directions there as to the procedure of filling out a character application, as well as a brief summary of the Character Guidelines.
5. Interested in becoming a relation of an existing character (ex. Lady Holder, son of the Masterharper, etc.)? Private message that role player to see if they are willing first, then apply in the Special Requests section.
6. After your character application has been accepted, modify your profile! As your signature, you should include your character’s name, status, dragon (if there is one), fire-lizards, and a brief, physical description of your character. If you are already familiar with the division of Loyalists and Rebels in Araelen (Plots section) and have decided where to place your new charries, please PM your desired signature to Shikai. This will allow other characters to interact with you better. You may also add personal quotes if you wish. Avatar choices must be approved.
7. Time to start posting! First, remember the Rules of Conduct. Next, if your character is a candidate, or a soon-to-be candidate, you may want your character to be Searched. If this is the case, review the list of active Searchriders. This is found in the 'Characters' in Pern thread in the Links/Info board. Private message someone, and they will most likely be willing to participate in a thread with you wherein your character is Searched. This will allow you to develop your character’s background further. If your character is weyrbred, you obviously cannot have this.
8. Don’t leave threads with zero replies! Even if you don’t know how your character could contribute to a thread started by another, try something anyways! It’s important to interact with others, and the next time you start a thread of your own, hopefully someone will return the favour!
9. If you ever have questions of any kind, feel free to private message either of the Meddlers: M'kel, Shikai, or D'gellin. We’re all willing to help out, be it in an rp or just in providing information.
10. The most important rule: Have fun! Try something new; do something exciting! The whole purpose of this site is to escape from life into a world of fantasy and thrills, so exploit it! Enjoy!
Pern and the Dragonriders of Pern are copyrighted by Anne McCaffrey. The content of this site must not impinge upon this copyright, as the ideas of the world and the creatures within are hers. We are merely playing in the world she created.
Thanks for joining! Now that you’ve created an account, there are a few steps you should follow to begin the role play experience in Araelen Weyr.
1. As you may have noticed, there are other topics in the Rules board besides this one (Character Guidelines, Roleplay Conduct, etc.). It is recommended that you read them all after finishing this one. Although they may seem a bit long, the information is vital.
2. After reading these threads, or before, you should check out our Links section in the General Board (under Rules). This is a useful area with character lists, a link to our neopets guild, as well as various other sources. For the History of the Weyr, please visit the Plots board. This will aid in character creation and role play. If you are new to the world of Pern, there are also links to useful, informative sites available.
3. Acquaint yourself with the other characters rping in this forum! You can do so either in the Character Application section, by reading the applications present, or in Approved Characters (Links section).
4. Fully informed? Time for character creation! Head to the Character Application board in the General Board area. There will be further directions there as to the procedure of filling out a character application, as well as a brief summary of the Character Guidelines.
5. Interested in becoming a relation of an existing character (ex. Lady Holder, son of the Masterharper, etc.)? Private message that role player to see if they are willing first, then apply in the Special Requests section.
6. After your character application has been accepted, modify your profile! As your signature, you should include your character’s name, status, dragon (if there is one), fire-lizards, and a brief, physical description of your character. If you are already familiar with the division of Loyalists and Rebels in Araelen (Plots section) and have decided where to place your new charries, please PM your desired signature to Shikai. This will allow other characters to interact with you better. You may also add personal quotes if you wish. Avatar choices must be approved.
7. Time to start posting! First, remember the Rules of Conduct. Next, if your character is a candidate, or a soon-to-be candidate, you may want your character to be Searched. If this is the case, review the list of active Searchriders. This is found in the 'Characters' in Pern thread in the Links/Info board. Private message someone, and they will most likely be willing to participate in a thread with you wherein your character is Searched. This will allow you to develop your character’s background further. If your character is weyrbred, you obviously cannot have this.
8. Don’t leave threads with zero replies! Even if you don’t know how your character could contribute to a thread started by another, try something anyways! It’s important to interact with others, and the next time you start a thread of your own, hopefully someone will return the favour!
9. If you ever have questions of any kind, feel free to private message either of the Meddlers: M'kel, Shikai, or D'gellin. We’re all willing to help out, be it in an rp or just in providing information.
10. The most important rule: Have fun! Try something new; do something exciting! The whole purpose of this site is to escape from life into a world of fantasy and thrills, so exploit it! Enjoy!
Pern and the Dragonriders of Pern are copyrighted by Anne McCaffrey. The content of this site must not impinge upon this copyright, as the ideas of the world and the creatures within are hers. We are merely playing in the world she created.