Post by nevada on Mar 14, 2008 3:45:48 GMT 5
Rules and Information
Disclaimer: Rules are subject to change without warning.
Disclaimer: Rules are subject to change without warning.
I. Rules
Introduction
First off, I would like to thank you for checking out these rules. We all know how boring rules are, but, without them, the site would be a mess. It takes responsibility, maturity, and diligence to examine each new set of rules that comes along with each new site that you join. And so, I thank you for that. However, for those of you who either (a) don't read rules or (b) read the rules but ignore them, you will be punished. There will be no punishments stated here, for every crime is different, and therefore shall receive a different punishment; there is no default consequence. With that said, be very aware of the rules, or you may find yourself banned from the site.
General Rules
1. Respect people.
Clarification: Treat others as you want to be treated. If you are unfair to others, do not complain when they treat you the same way.
2. Follow orders from your superlatives.
Clarification: Do exactly what the people above you in rank want you to do. Staff members can and will ban you if you refuse to obey. If someone is not above you in rank, you do not need to do what they say. Otherwise, just follow orders.
3. Don't take anything that does not belong to you.
Clarification: If you didn't make it or buy it, it's not yours. Leave it where it is, and never claim that you made it if you did not. That's all I need to say.
Posting Rules
4. No godmoding or powerplaying is permitted.
Clarifiation: Godmoding is acting as if your character is invincible, while powerplaying is controlling another person's character. Both of these actions occur during quarrels among characters. We do not encourage our members to fight with others during roleplay, but it is a part of life, so we are not going to attempt to suppress it. If you still do not understand what these terms mean, please PM a staff member.
5. No killing other characters.
Clarification: Death among characters (humans, equines, or anything else) will be determined BY THE OWNER of the character. If a character has sustained considerable damage, and yet the owner is not willing to allow the character to die, please PM an administrator, and they will deal with it accordingly.
6. Do not post pictures larger than 695 x 350.
Clarification: This is only so that our forum will not take forever to load. Larger pictures take longer to load. Images found exceeding these limits will be immediatelly removed. If you have a large picture, simply place a link in its place.
Thank you for reading these rules.
Check back often for updates.
Check back often for updates.
II. Information
Introduction
This is all the information pertaining to the site. If there is something you still want to know after you have read ALL the information here, then you may PM any staff member and ask them. If you have something you think needs to be added, please post it here. Thank you.
*Note: When you are being directed to a certain place on the site, you will see something like this: The Stable of Dreams > Getting Started > Introduction > Intro: Stable of Dreams. This means that you will click "The Stable of Dreams" first, then "Introduction", then "Intro: Stable of Dreams". It goes in order from Main Page > Category > Board > Thread. If you're confused about this, talk to an administrator.*
Getting Started
First, what you're going to do is read the Rules and Information. (This, of course, is a nobrainer.) Next, you will create your characters. In this roleplay, you will roleplay humans, and the humans will have their own horses. This means that you will be able to make the humans talk, but the horses are like normal ones, and they do not speak. To make your human, go to Home > Getting Started > Introduction > Intro: Stable of Dreams. Here, you can post the information of your human. Many other members have already posted their human's information, so if you wish, you can simply copy the form they used and fill it out on your own. Next, you will need to create your own horse. You can have more than one, but after you learn how to make one, you may proceed to create more. Go to Home > General > Registry (or, if you have a horse you roleplay on another site, go to Home > Business > Import), and then select the letter of the first letter of your horse's first name. For example: let's say your horse was named Awesome. Click A, and then fill out information on your horse. If you need a form, look at someone else's post, and use theirs. (Hint: You may need to go to a different letter, if no one else on the site has a horse starting with the same letter as yours.) However, there IS a limit as to how many equines you may own. You can create three to four equines at first; if you absolutely MUST have more, you may ask an administrator if you can make more. Once you create your horses' profiles, you're ready to roleplay. Have fun!
Money
Everyone, once they join, will receive 1,000HP. However, if they do not remain active, it might be taken away. If you have a good reason for leaving, and would like to redeem your HP, then please talk to an administrator. What do you get HP for? Well, mainly, you get HP for making posts. (That's being active!) But you can also receive some for selling a horse. Sometimes, we may have contests, or you may enter a horse show, and you can earn some those ways, too.
Buying
To buy a horse, go to Home > Business > Auction. Look around the threads for an ad describing the kind of horse you like. If you want to buy it, place a bid. Remember to include the name of the horse with the bid; otherwise, sellers with multiple horses for auction won't know which one you're talking about! The next thing to do is to wait. All sellers will have a date, saying when the auction will end. If no one has bidded more than you by the time the auction is over, you now own a new horse! Then, you will need to contact a staff member with evidence of the transaction: you will need to include a link to the thread where the purchase made place, the name of the horse, the price, the seller, and your name. Then, that staff member will take away that amount of money from your account. The seller WILL NOT allow you to take the horse until you have notified a staff member, and the staff member has taken away the appropriate amount of money. Once that happens, you may use the horse.
Selling
To sell a horse, go to Home > Business > Auction. Create a thread, titled "Two Horses for sale!" or "Horse for sale: Great value!" or something that will catch peoples' eye. Next, include information about the horse(s) you're selling. Name, breed, color, age, gender, and a picture should be included. Also, you need to put a starting bid and a date when the auction will end. Now, all you have to do is wait. If people are interested, they will bid. If not, you will just have to restart the auction by resetting the end date. If people have bidded, then on the day the auction ends, you NEED to log in and specify who won the auction by saying "And the horse goes to _____!" Once the horse is sold, the buyer needs to send proof of the transaction to a staff member, including the name of the horse, the buyer, and the seller, along with a link to the thread where the purchase was made and how much it was purchased for. DO NOT allow the person to use your horse UNTIL they have contacted a staff member with this info. The staff member will add the appropriate amount of money to your account, and then the buyer may have the horse.
If you need help with anything else, then PLEASE message an administrator! That would be absolutely great! =D