Post by ωΘĿƒ on Apr 5, 2010 10:36:21 GMT -6
So here's our site's FAQ. Every site should have one, and now we do too. Any lingering or recurring questions that we find, we will post here so you can go through them before asking anything. Please keep in mid though, this is a question and answer database for those of you who know what a forum is. There are no "how to" posts for first-time forum posters. I'm sorry, but it simply takes too long to explain, and you should be able to figure it out for yourself :/ so with that in mind, here we are...
What is "Godmodding?"
-Basically, it is when someone’s character is able to do practically anything without limits or boundaries, such as when they cannot be harmed in any way by any means other RPers try. It can also be when they simply can’t be hit and dodge all attacks or anything aimed at them. Godmodding could also be when a player suddenly gives their character new abilities to help them out of a rough situation. For example, a character who, while fighting a losing battle, suddenly has their "latent magical abilities" be "awakened" and they developed the ability to cast spells despite their bio and history showing no evidence of having ever studied magic, nor having innate abilities. Godmodding is no fun for the other players, and if you do it, expect people to not want to RP with you.
What is "Powerplaying?"
-Similar to godmodding, but more specific. Powerplaying refers to the act of one person making another person's character do/say/think something without their express permission. This includes "auto-hitting" other characters in battle.
The wrong way: A punched B.
The right way: A threw his fist forward, aiming at B's head.
The first example is powerplaying. Notice in the second example how the person controlling A gave the person controlling B the opportunity to have B duck or otherwise avoid the attack. Like godmodding, if you powerplay, people will not enjoy RPing with you.
What is a "skin?"
-the concept of a skin is explained in the bio forms! if you're asking this question, you obviously haven't read it :/ please do that. if you have read it, and have other questions, then ask them in this board, however most questions about skins are usually answered by the bios, or gone into below.
Can I shift "half way" out of my skin?
-sure. go for it.
What are the "Races?"
-these are the different character choices you can play in CA. for more info and a list, please visit the Races thread.
Can I add a race?
-yup! we have a sticked thread for it here, so go nuts!
Why does CA only have one skin at a time?
-well children, here's where you get to learn about codes. see, if Wolfie the great and powerful admin wants the site to look super awesome like it always does, she needs to use only one skin at a time. otherwise, either the site is overloaded with codes, or the skins will look really, really similar. don't worry though, we change our skins very often.
What is the "Site Store"?
-whenever you post you get a point (you can see them in your miniprofile.) Whenever you do some work to help out the site, you get lots of points. the store is where you go when you want cool stuff for your characters, and you have enough points to buy them. ask wolf about getting jobs, or look at the "to do" list in the News board. it'll be worth your while!
Why can't I have a Vampire/Werecreature/Shifter/Angel/Demon?
-This site was never meant to be a vamps vs. weres RP or an angels vs. demons RP, etc. There are plenty of those types of RP forums out there! CA caters to the weird and obscure. It will never become an overdone evangelical RP, so stop trying to turn it into one!
Do you have any current race bans?
-We will never ban any race on our race list(this excludes above FAQ bullet). However, if you want to create a character who is a race that no one has chosen yet, take a look at the bio key. It shows how many of each race and gender we currently have.
This thread is updated as questions are asked. Please check it before asking any question.
What is "Godmodding?"
-Basically, it is when someone’s character is able to do practically anything without limits or boundaries, such as when they cannot be harmed in any way by any means other RPers try. It can also be when they simply can’t be hit and dodge all attacks or anything aimed at them. Godmodding could also be when a player suddenly gives their character new abilities to help them out of a rough situation. For example, a character who, while fighting a losing battle, suddenly has their "latent magical abilities" be "awakened" and they developed the ability to cast spells despite their bio and history showing no evidence of having ever studied magic, nor having innate abilities. Godmodding is no fun for the other players, and if you do it, expect people to not want to RP with you.
What is "Powerplaying?"
-Similar to godmodding, but more specific. Powerplaying refers to the act of one person making another person's character do/say/think something without their express permission. This includes "auto-hitting" other characters in battle.
The wrong way: A punched B.
The right way: A threw his fist forward, aiming at B's head.
The first example is powerplaying. Notice in the second example how the person controlling A gave the person controlling B the opportunity to have B duck or otherwise avoid the attack. Like godmodding, if you powerplay, people will not enjoy RPing with you.
What is a "skin?"
-the concept of a skin is explained in the bio forms! if you're asking this question, you obviously haven't read it :/ please do that. if you have read it, and have other questions, then ask them in this board, however most questions about skins are usually answered by the bios, or gone into below.
Can I shift "half way" out of my skin?
-sure. go for it.
What are the "Races?"
-these are the different character choices you can play in CA. for more info and a list, please visit the Races thread.
Can I add a race?
-yup! we have a sticked thread for it here, so go nuts!
Why does CA only have one skin at a time?
-well children, here's where you get to learn about codes. see, if Wolfie the great and powerful admin wants the site to look super awesome like it always does, she needs to use only one skin at a time. otherwise, either the site is overloaded with codes, or the skins will look really, really similar. don't worry though, we change our skins very often.
What is the "Site Store"?
-whenever you post you get a point (you can see them in your miniprofile.) Whenever you do some work to help out the site, you get lots of points. the store is where you go when you want cool stuff for your characters, and you have enough points to buy them. ask wolf about getting jobs, or look at the "to do" list in the News board. it'll be worth your while!
Why can't I have a Vampire/Werecreature/Shifter/Angel/Demon?
-This site was never meant to be a vamps vs. weres RP or an angels vs. demons RP, etc. There are plenty of those types of RP forums out there! CA caters to the weird and obscure. It will never become an overdone evangelical RP, so stop trying to turn it into one!
Do you have any current race bans?
-We will never ban any race on our race list(this excludes above FAQ bullet). However, if you want to create a character who is a race that no one has chosen yet, take a look at the bio key. It shows how many of each race and gender we currently have.
This thread is updated as questions are asked. Please check it before asking any question.