Post by Laura on Aug 3, 2014 18:03:22 GMT
Welcome to 62442! This guide should explain everything you need to know to get going on the site.
Before doing anything else, the best thing to do is read over the Plot & Timeline and get an idea of what the site is all about. If it still seems appealing, check out the Rules for vital information such as how long posts need to be and what characters are allowed. Don't forget to introduce yourself in the cbox and feel free to ask any questions there or in our guest-friendly Questions & Feedback board.
Setting up your account
So you've decided you want to join us? Register here! Click Profile in the top menu and then Edit Profile. There are a few things you can do here:
There are lots of other settings in there as well but these are the main ones.
Creating a character
Maybe you already know exactly who your character is going to be, maybe you're still floundering in the details. We accept both canons and original characters but here are some areas to help give you inspiration:
You can reserve any Claims for up to a week. Post your Application in the Pending board in the format Surname, Firstname | Job (e.g. 'Jones, Amethyst | Leader of Alohomora Party'. If it's complete when posted then an admin will look at it soon. If it's in progress when you post please mark it as such and PM an admin to let them know when it's ready to look over.
Accepted!
Congratulations, your character has been accepted! Confirm your Claims and post in the Who's Who thread. If you haven't already, fill in the character details in your profile. You're now free to start RPing!
Check out other players' Shippers and create your own. You can find and post about your own open threads here. Have fun and remember the admins' inboxes are always open to questions!
Before doing anything else, the best thing to do is read over the Plot & Timeline and get an idea of what the site is all about. If it still seems appealing, check out the Rules for vital information such as how long posts need to be and what characters are allowed. Don't forget to introduce yourself in the cbox and feel free to ask any questions there or in our guest-friendly Questions & Feedback board.
Setting up your account
So you've decided you want to join us? Register here! Click Profile in the top menu and then Edit Profile. There are a few things you can do here:
- AVATAR: Upload or link in the bottom left of the 'Avatar' tab.
- DISPLAY NAME (required): On the 'Personal' tab, change your display name to show your character's full name - at least first and last, capitalised normally, and middle or nicknames included as well if you like.
- SIGNATURE: We suggest the following code for a signature but feel free to make up your own. Type it into the 'Signature' box on the 'Personal' tab -
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[a href=""]Application[/a] | [a href=""]Plot with me[/a]
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- PLAYED BY (required): At the bottom of the Personal tab enter your name/alias in 'Played by' so it's easy to see who's playing each character.
- CONTACT DETAILS: On the 'Social' tab you can enter any contact details you want publicly available so people can find you.
There are lots of other settings in there as well but these are the main ones.
Creating a character
Maybe you already know exactly who your character is going to be, maybe you're still floundering in the details. We accept both canons and original characters but here are some areas to help give you inspiration:
- Wanted: Any characters wanted by existing members
- Canons: There are plenty of characters you'll recognise around London with ages and jobs already set - peruse and see if any take your fancy.
- Abilities/Creatures Claim: Need something extra to add to your character? This thread will tell you the abilities/creatures currently available to play.
- Job Ideas: A list of possible jobs that could exist in Wizarding London.
- Political Parties: If your character is interesting in politics then take a look at the three main parties around at the moment.
You can reserve any Claims for up to a week. Post your Application in the Pending board in the format Surname, Firstname | Job (e.g. 'Jones, Amethyst | Leader of Alohomora Party'. If it's complete when posted then an admin will look at it soon. If it's in progress when you post please mark it as such and PM an admin to let them know when it's ready to look over.
Accepted!
Congratulations, your character has been accepted! Confirm your Claims and post in the Who's Who thread. If you haven't already, fill in the character details in your profile. You're now free to start RPing!
Check out other players' Shippers and create your own. You can find and post about your own open threads here. Have fun and remember the admins' inboxes are always open to questions!