Post by Rukia Kuchiki on Apr 24, 2007 12:14:28 GMT 10
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Newbies
New to the Site
New to the Site
Hey. I'm new to the site, and there seems to be a lot going on. What do I do? I need help!
Well, you're in the right place to start. First, finish reading this page, and then click back to the main page of the rules board, and then read the other two threads.
Okay, I've read all the rules and all that stuff, but what do I do now?
Next, you can go the Newbies Introductions board, and create a thread introducing yourself. Other members will come along and greet you, and give you advice.
What I have a question about something? Where do I go/Who do I contact to ask a question (or more than one)?
We have a Help Board, and you can create a thread there, asking for Help. You can also PM an Admin or Mod personally, and one of them will help you.
Who created this site?
This site was created by me, Ryuji. However, the skins/backgrounds were created by Ryuji and Kaoru.
What are IP Adresses? Are these a big deal?
IP Address are the address that your computer runs from, and computers have individual IP Address. Normally, no they are not a big deal, but two accounts run from the same IP Address, this is a big deal.
What can I do about that?
Well, first of all, only create one account, and if you accidentally create two, PM me and ask me to delete the specific account. If you and a friend are posting from the same computer (or you and a sibling), you're better off PMing me and telling me so that we don't assume the worst.
About the Admins/Mods, etc...
I've been hearing things about Staff Members. Who are they, and what do they do? How do I tell them from the regular members?
The Staff Members are Ryuji (myself) and Kaoru. You can tell them from the regular members because instead of the regular member titles, they have special titles - Shinigami or Hollow.
The Staff Members help me run the site by enforcing the rules and keeping everyone in line. Also, Kaoru helps to create the skin/backgrounds for the site as part of her job here.
What do the special titles under the Staff Members' names mean?
Mostly they are just for fun.
How do you become a Shinigami or Hollow?
Shinigami and Hollows are special ranks given to staff members, and is not a fun little rank that anyone can get. *points below*
I'm interested in becoming a Staff Member. How do I become one?
I'm glad you're interested in becoming a Staff Member. We don't always have positions open, but if one should arrise, we will look around for members who are good posters, good helpers, and do not break rules. Then, if you have been choosen, we will PM you asking you if you would like the position.
I disagree with something an Admin/Mod has told me to do. What can I do about it?
If the Admins/Mods are telling you to do something, then chances are you're breaking a rule of somesort, so you have to change it, as everyone has to follow the rules. If it's about something about your character (history, bending expertise, etc..) then feel free to tell them your point of view, and they might let you keep it they way you want, but they're usually telling you it for a reason.
I feel that an Admin/Mod has been too harsh/mean, etc... on a member/on me. What can I do?
PM me, and tell me where it took place, and I'll take care of it. If it's me you have a problem with, PM one of the other admins and they will talk to me about it.
About the Rules
There seems to be a lot of rules here. What's up with that?
Every site needs rules, and this one is no exception.
I disagree with some of the rules stated here. Can I do anything about it? Who can I tell about this?
We're pretty satisfied with the rules, but feel free to PM and tell me what you think, and I'll consider it.
Why is everything so strict here?
You have to prepare for the Worst Case Scenario, and the more members you get, the more chaotic it can get, so more rules are needed to keep everything and everyone in line.
Why do our names have to be Asian? Why does our Displayed Names (the name everyone sees) have to be the same as our character's? If I have more than one, does my name have to be all of them?
Bleach is a Japanese-based show. End of story. And it's easier to tell who you play if your name is the same, and it's neater, looks nicer, and anything else is really just annoying, and no, your name only has to be one of your characters. Feel free to put the rest in your signature.
Do the Staff Members have to follow the rules? What if I see you or another staff member break a rule?
Yes, the Staff Members have to follow the rules. If you see one of us breaking a rule, PM me, being very polite, and tell me what happened and where.
What do I do if I see a member breaking the rules?
Simply PM me or one of the other Staff Members, telling us what happened and where, and we'll take care of it.
What is double-posting/triple-posting, etc... and why isn't it allowed?
Multi-posting (Double/triple-posting, etc...) is where a member posts one post one right after another. It's not allowed because, frankly, it's annoying. You can only double-post if you are RPing by yourself, and it's been a few hours since you've last posted. End of story.
What'll happen if I don't follow the rules?
You will be warned two times, and then you will be banned/suspend for 1 week. After that, if you continue to break the rules, despite the Staff Members telling you not to, you will be banned for 1 month. If you still refuse to listen to us and follow the rules, then your account will be deleted, and maybe even your IP Address and e-mail address(s) banned permanently.
Can I get banned for something simple, like not changing my name?
If you constantly refuse to change it and do as we say, then yes, you can. (Besides, changing your name is simple. Just do it and save yourself the trouble.)
Why is spamming such a big deal?
Because it's annoying, and no one likes it.
Why can't I have more then one account? Why is this such a big deal?
Again, simply because it's annoying, and frankly, why do you need more than 1 account, really?
What's this about posts under 100 or 300 Characters? None of them anywhere? This seems a bit extreme. What's up with that?
You have to understand. We've had a lot of that. Talking majority of the posts in the discussion boards are like that, one liners, and it's annoying, and ridiculous, and no ever adds anything to the converstion. It became a big deal, so we've had to do something about that. which is why it's a rule that there are no non-RP posts under 100 characters allowed. And as for the RPG posts - They should be anyway, since we push for longer, better RP posts from everyone, including ourselves, so that's why the rules is there are no RP posts under 300 characters allowed.
Creating a Character
How do I create a character?
In your imagination. Simply create any character you want that's realistic and within the realm of Bleach as seen on the show/manga, and post it in the Profiles board following the rules stated there.
How do I join the awesome powers of the Soul Society, become an Shinigami/Hollow, etc...
*points above*
I don't want to create my own character. I want to play a Canon Character. How do I do that?
Go to the Profiles board, and then the Canon Characters board. Read the Application Rules, and then go to the Taken Characters thread to see if the character you want is taken. If it's not, then open up a thread with your application rp post there. However, if there's already a thread open for that character, then post it there.
Is it possible for the Canon Character I get to be taken away? What if someone else plays it? Do you have to give it to me if I can play it?
Sure is. If you show that you can't play that character, then I will take it away from you. And no, I don't have to give you the Canon Character if someone plays it at you want it, no matter if you don't want to play an Original Character, especially if the person already playing it does a good, or even excellent job, at playing that character. Also, if you don't post in a while, then it will be re-opened.
Is homosexuality/bisexuality allowed? What if I don't like it?
Yes, they're allowed, as it's a part of a life, and I'm sorry, but if you don't like it, then you'll have to ingore it if a characters comes along that's homosexual or bisexual.
Has my profile been accepted?
There is no acception process here at Bleachtopia. Simply post your character's profile, and if there is a problem, then one of our Staff will PM you.
RPGing - Roleplay Gaming
I'm new to RPGing. Is this a bad thing?
Not at all!
Can I still RPG even though I'm bad at it?
Yes, you can, but you have to make an effort to improve. Looking at others people's posts can help with that. There are quite a few good RPGers here. All of us started out bad at one point.
Okay. How can I get better?
Read the RPG Tips and Guidelines thread, and watch what other people do, as I said above.
Do I have to RPG?
Yes, this is an RPG site. However, I will make exceptions if you post in the Bleach Fanfiction and Fanart Board, and in the Bleach Discussion Boards.
Other Bleach Activites
Is there something else on this site that I can do besides RPGing?
Yes, you can participate in discussions in the Discussion boards, participate in discussions in the General Board.
What kind of discussions can I open there? What kind of things can I say to reply there?
Anything, as long as it pertains to Bleach, and the specific discussion board you're in, and when replying to a discussion, you can say whatever you want as long as it pertains to the topic of the thread and adds to the discussion.
MotM - Member of the Month
What's this about a Member of the Month thing? How does it work?
The Member of the Month or MotM thing is something I came up with to reward members for their good behavior, helpfulness, and good posting on the site. We send out a PM on the 18th of the month, asking for nominations from the regular members. We stop accepting nominations on the 25th, and then the Staff discuss who has been nominated, and then the person we feel is most deserving becomes the MotM. The Annoucement is made via PM on the 1st.
Who can be nominated?
Anyone that you feel is deserving of it, as long as they haven't been MotM for the past 3 months, and as long as they're not a part of the Staff.
Why can't the Staff be nominated? Or past MotM's?
It's a Staff Member's job to be a good poster, to be helpful, and to behave well. We felt it wasn't fair to reward Core Staff for this, when they're already supposed to be doing this. It's not fair for a past MotM to be nominated again, so we made a rule that they have to wait 3 months before being able to be nominated again. (This also means that the Core Staff cannot nominate. We only decide who gets to be MotM based on the nominations.)
How do I become a Member of the Month?
Make sure your posts are good, that you behave well, and are helpful, and maybe someone will nominate you!
Wait... We can't nominate ourselves?
Please, that's not fair.
How do I congradulate the Member of the Month?
You can PM them personally, if you would like.
Other
Why can't I open a thread in the RPG board?
Because I've too much problems with people opening stupid threads in the past, and while I'm not saying that anyone currently on the site would, but it's happened too much for me to open them up.
What kind of threads can I open in the General Board?
Anything, as long as they do not belong in another board.
I have a suggestion for the site. What do I do?
PM me or another Staff Member and we'll discuss it. Just make sure it's intelligent and well-thought out.
What is karma?
Karma is basically just a popularity thing. If you do something another member likes, they'll exalt you. If you do something they don't like, they'll smite you. You, in turn, can do the same thing to them. You can only exalt/smite one person every hour. It's no big deal, and is nothing to worry about.
Can I tell who exalted or smited me? Can they tell if I smite or exalt them?
Nope, unless you're me, of course... I can tell, but no one else can. (Oh, and I'm not telling you, so don't ask...)
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