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TiH Helpful Guide
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 1:29 pm
TiH Newbie Guide


Welcome to This Is Halloween! We are a roleplay shop set in the Breedable/Changing Pets forum. Our main shop thread is located HERE! If you are new to the shop, we strongly suggest you read though the first page of the shop thread to learn more about TiH and the shop setting as a whole.



Welcome to This is Halloween!


First of all, welcome to our shop! Our shop spans multiple guilds, and two websites, so we're here to walk you through what is going on!

General setting: This is Halloween, is a roleplay community. We run everything from small rps, to large open rps (orps), to GM events, metaplot (heavy storyline) events and everything in between! Things may get confusing in the long run, so here are some resources to make sure you do not get too lost. First of all, to roleplay here, you will need a character:

gaia_crown [ Creating an Amityville character: ]

Amityville Academy is the main school of Halloween Town, also known as the World of Halloween. It is a prestigious school made of five types of creatures: monsters, demons, ghosts, reapers, and undead. To learn more about these subspecies, you can read more here.
RP Difficulty level: Very easy! Newbie friendly!

exclaim To learn more about creating a quest character click here! exclaim Creating a quest character means you have taken the first step into being a part of our shop! This is where you create a character you would think is ideal to the setting! Creating a quest character is important because they can also participate in large scale events even if your character does not officially have the art/ is not an official character yet, and can also be quest fairied!

- To learn more about the Amityville Academy and Halloween setting: Click here!

- To learn more about the esteemed Amityville Faculty: (NPCS) Click here!

- To learn about what Fear, the substance that Halloween is made out of is, Click Here and here

- Once you have an enrolled student approved you may start roleplaying! Check out the plotting subforum or go ahead and start any rps!

- To learn about Fear and Natural abilities check out here and here!

-Amityville large scale GM events will be announced here!

gaia_crown [ Creating a Deus Ex Machina character: ]

In the Human World resides an island shrouded in fog, home to those who would appoint themselves the protectors of the human race, called Hunters. Hunters use Fear, including students from Amityville, to gain power and resources, in order to continue protecting their world as they have done for centuries. Hunters are divided into five divisions: Moon, Sun, Life, Death, and Mist.
RP Difficulty level: Medium, some knowledge of TiH required

exclaim To learn more about creating a quest character click here! exclaim Creating a quest character means you have taken the first step into being a part of our shop! This is where you create a character you would think is ideal to the setting! Creating a quest character is important because they can also participate in large scale events even if your character does not officially have the art/ is not an official character yet, and can also be quest fairied!

- To check out the Deus Ex Machina Guild (where all Hunter RPS go) click here

- To take a tour of Deus Ex Machina click here

- To learn more about Hunters and their weapons click here

- To learn more about Deus Ex Machina as a faction: click here

- All other Deus Ex Machina information is stored here!

- If you have a character approved from Enrollment ready to get started simply post here using the prompt on page 25 and then move to your weapons solo. After that your character is ready to be rped with everybody!

gaia_crown [ Horsemen: ]

Horsemen are also known as originally The Four Clans. After the destruction of their home lands, horsemen have become slightly nomadic, continuously looking for a stable place as home so they can one day harvest their Fear and create their own identity again. Horsemen belong in one of four clans, each one has a different role, behaviour, and even dress and culture style: Famine, Conquest, Death and War:
RP Difficulty level: Medium, some knowledge of TiH required, especially involving Horsemen.

exclaim To learn more about creating a quest character click here! exclaim Creating a quest character means you have taken the first step into being a part of our shop! This is where you create a character you would think is ideal to the setting! Creating a quest character is important because they can also participate in large scale events even if your character does not officially have the art/ is not an official character yet, and can also be quest fairied!

- To learn more about the Lost Clans check out this thread here

- To learn more about the Lost Clan settings, read here and here



Newbie FAQ



Q. What is this?
A. What's this, what's this, there's something in the air, what's this, there's-

*ahem*

Sorry. This shop is based loosely on The Nightmare Before Christmas, in that it's set in the world of Halloween Town. However, TiH takes place long, long after the events in TMBC and does not use any canon characters from the movie. The world has also been greatly expanded! For more information, read THIS and THIS!


Q. Can I roleplay here?
A. You need to get an official character before you can roleplay here. In the meantime, there's still a lot of fun stuff you can be a part of! You're welcome to hang out in the main thread, adopt minipets, and create a quest for an official character. We also have events for newbies from time to time!


Q. So how do I get a character?
A. There are many different ways you might get a character! If you'd like, you can set up a quest for a custom character; we have a detailed Questing Guide to help you with that! Otherwise, we sometimes have big events where premade characters are available. Check the main thread to stay up to date with all our events!


Q. What are minipets?
A. They are growing, clickable pets - a fun side project of TiH. The minipet website is HERE, and is free to anyone to join! There is also a minipet guild on Gaia for minipet owners, HERE.


Q. I read a bunch of stuff and I still have a question!
A. Feel free to ask questions in our Ideas, Questions & Suggestions thread; one of our shop staff will answer as soon as they can.
 
PostPosted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 1:29 pm
TiH Guild Guide


Getting lost in the guild? We understand, it's a big place! Here's what you'll find in each of our subforums, with links to the more important threads to help you get started!

Please note: The vast majority of the guild is for enrolled, official characters only. You are welcome to lurk and read and enjoy, though! And, of course, you can always post in the main thread, ask questions, and start a thread for your quest in the quest forum.

Teacher's Lounge: Where the TiH staff lurk and plot nefariously. We would provide you with a link, but you won't be able to enter it anyway, so why bother? OwO


Gymnasium & HH: Although both the Gymnasium and HH (Haunted House) share this subforum, ICly, they are two separate places! If official characters (Students/Hunters/Horsemen) wish to fight (PvP), this is where they go!
  • [GYM] Visual and Contextual Reference: Information regarding how the Gym looks like, and IC/OOC rules regarding Halloween (Student/Horsemen) fights can be found in this thread!
  • [HH] ???: Information regarding what the HH is, and IC/OOC rules regarding free-for-all (Student/Horsemen/Hunter) fights can be found in this thread!


Dorms: Halloween (Student/Horsemen) 'journals' go here! You can read all about our characters' adventures, but please don't post in these threads unless given permission to!
  • Dorm Room Information: Contains all the information you need to set up your own journal, as well as a guide to what each of the Amityville Dorms look like.


Classrooms: Amityville Academy classes are held here; there are two types of classes - Field Class and Open class. Student examinations also take place in this subforum!
  • Open Classrooms: The prompts/mechanics of all existing Open Classes are located in this thread. Information regarding how to conduct an Open Class is also located here.
  • Learned Abilities: Contains the Learned Ability Dropoff Form, which should be posted here after completion.
  • Exams: Once your student is ready to move to the next stage, post the Exam Form (also located in that thread) here.


Student Clubs: Official student club activities take place in this subforum.
  • Rules, How-To, and Approvals: The thread to post all forms for Student Clubs & Student Club Minipet approvals; appropriate forms/information also exist within the thread.
  • Student Club Emblems: Once a Student Club had been approved, go here to get an emblem for the club; you can either make one yourself with the template, or wait over 9000 years for a GM to make it for you.
  • Official Student Club List: It's the official Student Club list...
  • Paranormal Post Notice: The official school newspaper, updated periodically - it is also a Student Club!


After School Special: It's plotting time! Owners of official characters can make plot threads here and make plans with other players; this subforum is for all factions (Students/Hunters/Horsemen)!
  • TiH Plotting Blast Group: Post your AIM sn here if you wish to be added to the TiH AIM Blast Group!
  • Mentoring: Contains information on what mentoring is, as well as a list of available mentors and their requirements.
  • Request a GM/Admin: If you have a PRP/ORP/plot point where you would like a GM to contribute, this thread is where you post those requests/ideas; note that if you have specific requests, it is best to PM the GM/Admin directly rather than post here.
  • Project: Halloween Setting: A player-run list/collection of possible places within Halloween, as suggested by fellow players; go here if you need help coming up with a name for a shop/cafe/restaurant for use in your RP!
  • AMA: AMA (Ask Me Anything) threads had recently became popular among players; for information regarding AMA and a list of AMA threads, go here!


Halloween Subspace: The questing subforum! Everyone is allowed to post here, whether player, newbie, or dedicated lurker. If you are questing a particular character, you can make a thread for them and get critique from others here.
  • Read Me First: Contains handy links to guides and forms that will help you in creating your quest thread! A must read for all questers!


World of Halloween: In-Character (IC) information on the world of TiH - contains world building, cultural details, faction guides, and more.
  • Timeline of Events: Contains a list of all the events that have currently happened in TiH that make up this world's storyline. This is to help players understand what is currently happening in the world from an OOC perspective!
  • Demon | Reaper | Monster | Undead | Ghost: Guides on the 5 Halloween Races; contains information on stereotypes and a list of possible Sub-species. A must read for Student RPers/questors.
  • Lost Clans: A guide on Horsemen; contains information on all 4 Clans (Famine/Conquest/War/Death). A must read for Horsemen RPers/questors.
  • World of Halloween | Time in Halloween | Death in Halloween: Contains information on the setting of Halloween.
  • Amityville Academy: Contains information on the setting of... Amityville Academy. Surprised?
  • Human Fear/Human World: Contains information on what human fear is, and humans/the human world from a Halloween perspective.
  • ToTers: Contains information on Trick-or-Treaters (ToTers), which is a real job in Halloween!

  • [Activity] DETH | Portals | Artifacts: On-going prompts/mechanics that can be used in RPs to enhance them, or give characters a bit of adventure!
  • [Book]: There are simply too many to link, but Books are IC books that exist in Halloween; your character might even have read one of these before!


Guides & Resources: Out Of Character information for the TiH roleplay - includes questing guides, battle system information, and other useful things.
  • Roleplaying and Plotting: Contains information and guidelines on roleplaying and plotting in TiH.
  • Questing & Character Creation | Forms: Contains information on creating a TiH character; be it questing or enrolling an official character, the same guidelines/forms apply!
  • Battle Mechanics | Fear Mechanics: Contains information you need to know before battling!
  • Natural Ability: Contains information on what a natural ability is; if you are unsure about a natural ability, feel free to fill in the form provided, and ask!
  • Amityville Student Growth: Contains information on Growth Points, Tallies, and Student Growth.
  • Distortion | Insanity: Contains information/mechanics regarding special infliction/conditions that your character might be a part of.


The Alley: Where artistic business is conducted! Check here for custom slots, bribe availability, and so on. This is also where you go to get your character certed!


Events: Every so often, TiH hosts special events. If there's an event going on, the threads for it will probably be in here! Note that some events may be open to newbie participation - please read any and all rules threads posted in the Event forum to make sure you can play!
  • This subforum is always being updated as new events start and end, so it's impossible for a permanent link to be here. Instead, keep a look out for any events that might happen!


Archived: Older threads find a happy retirement here.


The Lost Clans: This subforum is for Horseman/Lost Clans characters only - anyone can read, but (in general) only Horseman characters can post and interact here.


Lost Clans Lair: This subforum is for RPs taking place in the distorted world of Trance!
  • The Lair Redux: Contains information regarding distorted trance; a must read if you plan on RPing in this subforum!
 

TiH Helpful Guide
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TiH Helpful Guide
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 1:30 pm
WHAT CAN I DO AS A NEWBIE:

First of all, make sure to check out announcements here OR ask questions here!

I just got a student! What RPS can I do!


gaia_crown [ Making a dorm room: ] Your first stop should be making a dorm room. Read the guide, and then create your own dorm room for your character in the subforum!

gaia_crown [ Regular RP/ PRP/ ORPS: ] You can go ahead the second your character is enroll approved to start rping! The main guild space is for all rps, otherwise if you're looking for rp buddies or want to join other character plots check out the character plotting thread!

gaia_crown [ Big Brother Programme ]: Looking for a veteran rp to rp with? You can ICly seek them HERE!

gaia_crown [ Classrooms ]:
- This is our cream and butter of the world of schooling and orps. Check HERE for any classes called Field Class, that are currently doing sign ups. Those ones are open for everyone!
- Learned Abilities are special skills your character can pick up! To acquire or try for a learned ability read this thread. You can acquire a learn ability by taking Open Classes
- Open Classes Open classes are always open to be taken! All you need to do is set one up yourself to try. Check here for instructions as to how to try for an open class!
- Office: Various professors have different offices. Before you write in one, make sure to contact the RPer of that Office/ NPC Office so they know you are writing in it! Feel free to interact with the professors as you please.
- Exams: Once your student has had enough RP points, they can request an exam! You can do this here. Once you have finished an exam, you can officially submit an art request for Y2

gaia_crown [ Open Prompts ]:
- Activities: Your character can participate in any of the activity prompts! Check ones like DETH | Portals | Artifacts: On-going prompts/mechanics that can be used in RPs to enhance them, or give characters a bit of adventure!

gaia_crown [ Battles ]:
- If you'd like to battle check out the Gymnasium for all your battle needs!

 
PostPosted: Thu Nov 01, 2012 6:55 pm
Other Important Places

This Is Halloween! Main Thread
Our shopfront! Come post and hang out with the regulars. Participate in games! Make friends! Be excellent to each other!

This Is Halloween! Minis
Our off-Gaia website for minipets, those cute (or not so cute) critters you might see popping up in our sigs and posts. Anyone can join and adopt pets for free! There's also a forum, a battle system, and many other features.

TiH Minipet Guild
Our guild for minipet owners, featuring Gaia-exclusive minipet games and events.

Deus Ex Machina Guild
The guild for the 'bad guys' of TiH, Deus Ex Machina. While you cannot join this guild unless you have an enrolled Hunter character, anyone can read the RP threads and journals.
 

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