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PostPosted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 1:32 am


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I want to first and foremost welcome you to the Writers Guild of Gaia. WGoG started as Sunbeam High in 2006 but became WGoG in 2008. We are dedicated to all forms of the writing arts and welcome anyone who enjoys the written word. Whether you are just a weekend role player or a hard core novelist, we hope you find a home here with us.

Please make yourself familiar with the rules and guidelines of the guild. The rules posted here in this thread are the standard rules for the guild. Make sure you read the rules for each subforum since they may have some additional rules.

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PostPosted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 1:34 am


Guild Rules


The rules are fairly simple and straightforward. The inability to follow the rules will result in warnings. Once you have had 3 warnings you will be banned from the guild.

gaia_star Follow all Gaia Rules and ToS. This should be a rather obvious rule.

gaia_star Please post in the appropriate subforum. They're there to help keep the guild clean and organized.

gaia_star Keep the profanity to a minimum. This is a PG-13 Guild. Occasional swearing in stories or role plays is allowed so long as it is in context.

gaia_star Be respectful of your fellow guild members. Criticism helps us to grow, but don't be a jerk.

gaia_star Listen to all Crew Members.

gaia_star Please be literate. This is a writing guild after all. Some internet slang is acceptable, but don't make yourself sound like a moron.

gaia_star Be active!

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PostPosted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 1:47 am


WGoG Discussion Forum


The Discussion forum is the main forum and meeting place of the guild. You can come here to chat with fellow guild members, find site and guild contests, talk about the guild, find collaborators, and even discuss Gaia itself. Just sit back and hang out.

Things that go here

gaia_star General Discussions. Talk about the weather or world events!

gaia_star The guild in general. Got an idea on how to make the guild better? Tell us!

gaia_star Contests! Post about contests you've found around Gaia or start a contest within the guild. If you want to start a contest though make sure you talk to a crew member first.

gaia_star Other groups or guilds that you have joined or think would make good affiliates.

gaia_star Advertisements for things around gaia. Make sure you contact a Crew member first before posting advertisements.

gaia_star Help threads. If you're looking for someone to help you with something, go ahead and ask. You could be asking help for bumping a thread of yours or asking for homework help.

gaia_star Guild games! You won't need to ask permission for games, but make sure the games follow the guild rules ok?

Discussion Forum Rules

gaia_star Follow the Guild Rules.

gaia_star If you want to post an advertisement or contest please contact a crew member for review and permission.

gaia_star Don't troll or flame please.

gaia_star Don't spam. Bumping a thread when it's fallen off the first page is fine, but don't bump just to bump. Don't create a dozen threads about the same thing. Just don't spam.
PostPosted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 1:48 am


Subforum Overview

In case you hadn't noticed we have several dedicated subforums. Each subforum has a specific purpose and importance. Make sure you check out each subforum so you know where to post!

gaia_star Say Hello! - Make your introductions here! Meet new members and help them to learn all about our awesome guild! You can also post updates on your status like if you're going to be going away for awhile. You could even play a few 'new member' games! This is the subforum where you can just relax, get comfortable with the guild, and just meet other members.

gaia_star Writers Cafe - Also known as Inspiration Station! Not really, but it sounds good right? This is the place for you to go when you want advice on anything that has to do with writing. Come here to get help getting past your writers block! You could even sell your craft for some gaia gold. Learn the basics of writing or help someone become a better writer. Ask for reviews for your story or offer up your expertise. Find an editor; become an editor! Talk about different Genres, come up with story ideas, ask for story commissions, and create or read a tutorial. Talk about your original story or your fanfiction. Writers Cafe is all about writing.

gaia_star Story Boards - Do you have an original story that you have written or that you are writing? Post it here for people to read! Get advice, opinions, and reviews on your work. You can post the entire story or you can link to your story. It could be a novel, short story, or even a journal! We want to read what you've written!

gaia_star Real of Fanfiction - This forum is a lot like Story Boards except it's only for fanfiction. If you've written a fanfiction we want to read it here! Or maybe you've found an awesome fanfiction somewhere else and you are just dying to share it. Post completed fanfictions or incomplete; just post them! Stretch your fan imagination to the limits and beyond to create a wonderful fanfiction.

gaia_star Poetry Corner - Do you love poetry? Reading it? Writing it? Then this is the subforum you want to go to. You can post your poetry, discuss the different styles of poetry, even have poetry games. Challenge each other to poetry contests. Talk about your favorite poet, what inspires your poetry, and what your favorite poetry is. This subforum is all about poetry.

gaia_star RP Central Role Playing is a way for a person to write while enjoying the company and creativity of other people. Create a character, create a world, create a plot, and let the fun begin. Post your Role Play here or you can post a link to an RP over in Barton Town. This is the place to find and participate in Role Plays.

gaia_star House of OOC What is a good RP with a place to sit back and be Out of Character for a little while? Post character profiles, chat about the RP, brainstorm plot ideas, do whatever you want as long as it has something to do with an RP. You could even ask for help creating an RP here. Answer questions about your RP in the OOC as well.

gaia_star Artists Block Writing isn't the only form of expression in the world. Creative minds do many things. If you're an artist of any kind then this is the place for you. Do you like to draw? Maybe you're a musician. Do you like photography? Whatever is artistic goes here. Take a break from writing and talk about your favorite artist and musician. This is also a good place to find someone to draw a cover for your novel!

gaia_star NaNoWriMO - National Novel Writing Month was originally started in 1999 by 21 aspiring writers who just wanted to write. Since then NaNoWriMo has grown to include hundreds of thousands of people who just want to write. These people have the entire month of November to get out 50,000 words of a story. This subforum is dedicated to NaNoWriMo. Ok so NaNoWriMo takes place in November, but there are plenty of events that go on between now and then. Get help and advice from fellow guild members about how to survive and succeed in NaNoWriMo. Plan NaNoWriMo practice parties, help each other come up with ideas, and just discuss NaNoWriMo.

gaia_star Work outside of Gaia So most aspiring writers have dreams of creating that perfect novel and becoming rich and famous. Do you know about any contests or publications that are taking short stories, poetry, or any sort of prose? Share that information here so your fellow guild members have a chance to become published. Maybe you have a kickstarter for your novel; well post information here! You can even talk about your blog here if you want to. Tell us about the outside world and what's going on.

gaia_star Archives - So there's not much to say about the Archives. Anything topic that is inactive for 2 months is moved into the archives. If the topic becomes active again just notify a crew member and it will be moved back into an active subforum. The only topics that will not be moved into the Archives will be the ones in Story Boards, Realm of Fanfiction, and Poetry Corner.

gaia_star Crew Only - The meeting place of the WGoG crew. Very hush hush.

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PostPosted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 2:02 am


Crew Member List

Want to know who is in charge around here? Well here's a list just for you! If you have any questions or concerns please to go a Crew member first, then the Vice Captain, and finally the Captain.

Captain - The highest level in the Guild (as well as the owner). The captain will be making all the final decisions regarding the guild. If you have any questions first talk to a Crew member and then the Vice Captain before going to the Captain.

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Vice Captain - The second in command in the Guild. The Vice Captain will often make decisions when and if the Captain is not available. Vice Captains are dedicated members of the guild and have proven to everyone just how dedicated they are. They can send out announcements, accept member requests, and make changes to the guild.

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Crew - The people in charge of moderating the subforums, answering questions, and keeping the guild organized. The Crew are the first line of defense in the guild. If you want to be a crew member then just wait for an opening and apply! As long as you are active and dedicated to the guild you have a good chance of becoming a Crew Member!

gaia_kittenstar The Crew is currently being adjusted.
PostPosted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 2:09 am


FAQ

Can I post in the Welcome Post?

Yes! Yes you can. If you have any questions about the rules or the guild then the Welcome Post is a good place to ask

How is it possible to become a crew member?

First thing, ask. It is very possible that you will be made a crew member if you ask. If we have a lot of crew members though, we may ask you for a reason why you want to be a crew member.

Can I suggest people to invite?

Absolutely! The more the merrier! Just make a topic/post with the suggestion and someone will take care of it.

Can we run our own contests and events?

Yes you can. Just PM the Captain, Vice-Captain, or a Crew member asking if you can and the Crew will tell you where to put the contest. If no one answers just post the contest/event in the primary forum and someone will accept or deny it. Don't expect the Guild to fund your contest/event though.

Can I pay someone to do my homework?

That is a big NO. This guild is here to help you IMPROVE, not help you cheat. If you or the person selling the homework are caught doing so, you will be banned from the guild instantly. I do not tolerate cheaters when it comes to education.

Can I pay someone to HELP me do my homework?

Please refer to the Gaia Rules and ToS about selling services for real money/items. If you want to pay with Gaia gold then that is acceptable. If you want to pay with real money then contact each other privately and then take it off of Gaia.

If you have any other questions feel free to ask!

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PostPosted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 2:12 am


Report System

Now there comes a time when someone will blatantly violate one of the rules. Sometimes a Crew member will catch the infraction and sometimes they won't. If you see a rule being broken then just send a report to a Crew Member. If the report has to do with a specific subforum please send it to the Crew Member in charge of moderating that subforum.

[b]User Name:[/b]
[b]Links[/b]
[b]Why?[/b]
[b]Extra[/b]


Username: The person you are reporting.
Links: Links or evidence of the rule breaking.
Why?: The reason you are reporting and/or the reason you think a rule has been broken.
Extra: Anything else you want to put in the report.

Now hopefully we won't have to use the report system.

If you are a member filling out this form, send it to the designated Crew member in charge of the subforum where the rules were broken.

If you are a crew member filling out this form, post it in the Crew Get Together Subforum. If you received a report form, post it as well in the Crew Get Together Subforum.

Why report someone? Because we need to keep the guild in order and to make sure we stay within the Gaia rules and ToS. The warning system works like this:

Reminder of rules - 1st warning - 2nd warning - Ban
PostPosted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 2:22 am


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kiill42

PostPosted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 11:25 am


Well hi! I was in this guild back when is was sunbeam high....So like a year ago and i just wanted to say, I think i like this better then the old one...
PostPosted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:46 pm


kiill42
Well hi! I was in this guild back when is was sunbeam high....So like a year ago and i just wanted to say, I think i like this better then the old one...
well thanks! A lot has been put in and the guild is way more active now then it was then. If you still want to have a Sunbeam RP, tell me and I'll see if I still have most of the info...somewhere...

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PostPosted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 3:56 pm


No its ok thanks though
PostPosted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:00 pm


Well hello one and all. blaugh
I'm new [obvious] and I thought, "This seems to be the place to post my welcoming."

Everyone can call me "Drasul" [obvious]
I love to Role Play, and fish on gaia blaugh
I first started back in '05, on my first ever account "God_Dude"

"Why are you on a new account?"
Well, I grew tired of my old name; I had changed it the three times, and just wanted something new.
Yes, I did tell my friends about the new account~ razz

I love to write more than reading [weird, yes?]
Though I'm really bad with my grammar.. confused

I prefer just about anything that is fantasy, the only "fantasy" - like story I dislike; with such a burning passion I almost vomited when I found out, is the "Twilight" series.

Yes, I do love vampires [I've been mistaken for one since my front teeth are just as sharp as a vampires'; really awesome =D] but, vampires are NOT meant to "love, resist feeding off humans," or the worst, "glitter" in the sun-light.. evil twisted evil

So, with this; I will end my intro/rant [whatever you will] and continue browsing around, and find out more about this place blaugh

~From the newbie,
Drasul

PS: Please, if anyone asks... The egg that is purple, around the area my "signature" should be, leads to something else.. But if your still curious, by all means; click it. razz but know this, I gave you the warning~  

Drasul


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PostPosted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:47 am


Hello, I am new to this guild but hope to get involved, so any help or pointers are welcome. Thanks.
PostPosted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 7:09 pm


Hello, I'm new (well I guess thats obvious huh) I thought I'd introduce myself, my name is Nerada "laughs hysterically" like you couldn't tell, but you can call me C.C if you want.

I love to write just about anything, but my grammar is totally lame so any suggestions anyone has please tell, I'm all ears.

I write poetry mostly, but I am working on a book, which is about non-other then vampires and humans that are not quite like the humans of this world, oh and a different world then the one we reside in.

Most of my poetry is about nature mixed in with my feelings, but thanks to a friend I'm branching out.

Well I suppose thats it.

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