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I know the majority of you probably already know these rules off by heart, but just so no one call claim 'ignorance', I will write these here, along with the RP Requirements.
RP Rules
01 - EVERYONE MUST READ THE ENTIRE INFO FORUM BEFORE POSTING OR RPING. Don't ask questions that are already answered in the [INFO] threads or anywhere else in this area.
02 - Please don't PM any of the staff. If you have any questions, post in this thread and we'll get to you when we can. We'll try to read every post and if we don't respond, just post it again, though not excessively, as we all have real lives.
03 - RP IS REQUIRED FOR YOUR DAEMON TO GROW! However, if you are unable to RP for whatever reason, your Daemon will not be rehomed. It just will not develop till you can complete the requirements.
04 - You may only own 3 Daemons.
05 - If you are intending to leave Gaia forever, please let the Mule know, as well as anyone you are RPing with.
06 - Please don't stretch the thread or have excessive quoting that others have to scroll down. It's not convenient and it's annoying. You can RP without the need for quoting. Just have an ((OOC)) message stating who the RP post is for at the top of the post, if in an [ORP]. Otherwise, this should not be necessary.
07 - Use proper English grammar and spelling at all times, please. We don't want to try to figure out what you are saying. If English is not your first language, and even if it is, we expect you'll make a few typos and what not, but please, no l33t or chat speak.
08 - Try not to use *asterics* when RPing. For examples on good RPing technique, see below.
09 - Always try and keep IC in regard to the Guild.
RP Guidelines
In order to get decent responses to your posts, you need to make your RP style as descriptive as possible. One liners give your RP partner no information at all on your character and their Daemon, so when typing, try to be descriptive. Here are some pointers:
~ Explain the surroundings, and how your character is interacting with it, an example being:
- 'Danny glanced down at the sandy ground beneath his feet, his muscles tingling for the fight that was about to ensue with his nemesis.'
~ Talk about your characters feelings; through their expressions, their thoughts and their words, for example:
- 'John's face scrunched up in a snarl, his anger coursing through his veins as his body tensed. "Your words vex me, boy." His words were carefully picked to convey his annoyance at the other, his green eyes gleaming with barely controlled fury.'
~ Try to write full sentances and use paragraphs to get the most out of your character. *Asterics* make an RPer lazy and are more suitable for OOC RP in thread, not for IC RP. An example of how these can differ:
- '*Graeme walks into the dining hall* What's going on here? *Sits and stares at others*'
- 'Graeme's footsteps could be heard within the Jaradin College's dining hall as he approached, the teacher walking in on an argument between two students, recently transferred. He eyed the two for a moment, before deciding to break it up, incase it started to get a little violent.
"What's going on here?" Graeme stood to the side of the pair, brown eyes looking down fatherly at them. He sat, awaiting their explanation.'
RP Requirements for Daemon Development
As there is no time frame to get these done in, please do them at your own pace and take the time to really get to grips with your character and their Daemon, and the way they should interact to get the most out of them.
Full RP Requirements
-Daemling > Settler-
> Character Creation Entry <
This is the starting point of ALL 'Souls Manifest' patrons. It is the 'ticket' of Flatsales, Raffles and Contests, and the information needed once Auctions and Customs are won. It is a form that is used to help your Artist better understand your character, and is used to start off your Journal in the Guild.
> 1-3 Journal Entries <
These are used to describe the distressing time that caused the Manifestation to begin. They will elaborate more on the 'tragedy' described in the event the Daemon was won through. Events leading up to the 'tragedy', the 'tragedy' itself and events after are all reasonable journal entries that can be written here.
> 1-3 Animal Form Journal Entries <
These entries occur a little after the 'tragedy', when the Daemling starts to reveal itself to you. They are used to outline what animal forms are seen within the swirling mass by your side, with some reflection on why these animals may exhibit parts of your personality and soul. Generally the Daemling will consist of 3-6 animal forms, with 2-3 being of a greater influence on its shape, so it is up to you how these musings are split up to fill the requirements.
-Settler Stages-
Can be repeated up to 5 times, ie. have 5 Settler Stages!! The suitability of progression will be judged by your Artist and one Judge
> 2-3 Journal Entries (each stage) of Personal Reflection <
These entries are about your Daemon, regarding their form, possible future stages, what their personality is like in relation to your character. They are important bonding sessions between the current stage of your Daemon and your portrayed character, as perhaps the form came as a bit of a shock, perhaps you don't really know what the animal is that has been presented, or perhaps you just don't feel the animal is right! Whatever feelings you may have about the form, this requirement is for the personal reflection.
> 5-10 incomplete, or 3-6 complete ORP/PRPs (each stage) <
This is where you converse with 1 or more of the other Owners or 'Daelings' (other players that are waiting for their Daemon to Manifest). The situation can be anything you can dream of, just so long as it is with an outside influence, it doesn't really matter!
> Research Entry (end of each stage) <
In order for your Daemon to progress in the way you want and feel is right, you need to provided a small Entry that outlines the animal they are going to change into in their next stage. This is most important! If your entry is judged as being unsuitable through your explanations, or 'uberwolf', then your Daemon will not progress to True Form, but become another form of the Settler, appearing as the animal you suggested. You must then start over. Much thought should be put into this, unless you want to repeat the Settler Stage a few times, for RP and Storyline sake ^^ THIS DOES NOT MEAN YOU HAVE FAILED IN ANY WAY, just that you have been asked to think a little more carefully on your animal form choice.
-Settler > True Form-
> All of the above (for each repeated stage you may have had to do) <
The RPs, Journal Entries, and most specifically, the Research Entry will all be judged at each repeat, and then if we agree with your decision and feel you have put enough effort in and chosen wisely, you will get your ideal, chosen True Form.
> 5 'Unsuitable' Repeats <
If you have got to your maximum of 5 repeats and still are at logger heads with the Artist and Judge that are dealing with your case, you will be given the option of having your Daemon stay at the Settler stage it is currently in, with opportunities given to you once a month to do a new Research Entry, OR, your Artist and Judges can come to a decision for you, based on your character sheet (one of the reasons it is so important) and create your True Form for you.
-True Form > Inner Manifestation-
Special events will be announced once every 2-3 months, where True Forms will have the chance to become Inner Manifestations through a number of 'tasks'. They will be RP based, and only the best in the group will be given the chance at this special stage. It will only happen when there are enough True Forms to provide a good amount of competition and fun ^^
Minimum RP Requirements
A very different breed to the FullRP Reqs., the MinRP Reqs. do not require half the effort. Though Owners are encouraged to when they have a moment to RP with the other patrons of the shop, it is not necessary with this form of requirements. Below, the requirements are outlined. The Settler stages run in much the same respect as those of the FullRP Reqs., in that they can be repeated up to 5 times, and if no conclusion is reached after that, you will be given the option of monthly re-entries or the Artist and Judge can choose an animal form for you. Other then that, the only requirements are as follows.
-All Stages-
> 1-3 Journal Entries of Personal Reflection <
These entries are about your Daemon, regarding their form, possible future stages, what their personality is like in relation to your character. They are important bonding sessions between the current stage of your Daemon and your portrayed character, as perhaps the form came as a bit of a shock, perhaps you don't really know what the animal is that has been presented, or perhaps you just don't feel the animal is right! Whatever feelings you may have about the form, this requirement is for the personal reflection. These can also be done as solo RPs of your character and their Daemon to show a little more information.
> Research Entry <
In order for your Daemon to progress in the way you want and feel is right, you need to provided a small Entry that outlines the animal they are going to change into in their next stage. This is most important! If your entry is judged as being unsuitable through your explanations, or 'uberwolf', then your Daemon will not progress, but become another form of the Settler, appearing as the animal you suggested. You must then start over. Much thought should be put into this. THIS DOES NOT MEAN YOU HAVE FAILED IN ANY WAY, just that you have been asked to think a little more carefully on your animal form choice.
I know the majority of you probably already know these rules off by heart, but just so no one call claim 'ignorance', I will write these here, along with the RP Requirements.
RP Rules
01 - EVERYONE MUST READ THE ENTIRE INFO FORUM BEFORE POSTING OR RPING. Don't ask questions that are already answered in the [INFO] threads or anywhere else in this area.
02 - Please don't PM any of the staff. If you have any questions, post in this thread and we'll get to you when we can. We'll try to read every post and if we don't respond, just post it again, though not excessively, as we all have real lives.
03 - RP IS REQUIRED FOR YOUR DAEMON TO GROW! However, if you are unable to RP for whatever reason, your Daemon will not be rehomed. It just will not develop till you can complete the requirements.
04 - You may only own 3 Daemons.
05 - If you are intending to leave Gaia forever, please let the Mule know, as well as anyone you are RPing with.
06 - Please don't stretch the thread or have excessive quoting that others have to scroll down. It's not convenient and it's annoying. You can RP without the need for quoting. Just have an ((OOC)) message stating who the RP post is for at the top of the post, if in an [ORP]. Otherwise, this should not be necessary.
07 - Use proper English grammar and spelling at all times, please. We don't want to try to figure out what you are saying. If English is not your first language, and even if it is, we expect you'll make a few typos and what not, but please, no l33t or chat speak.
08 - Try not to use *asterics* when RPing. For examples on good RPing technique, see below.
09 - Always try and keep IC in regard to the Guild.
RP Guidelines
In order to get decent responses to your posts, you need to make your RP style as descriptive as possible. One liners give your RP partner no information at all on your character and their Daemon, so when typing, try to be descriptive. Here are some pointers:
~ Explain the surroundings, and how your character is interacting with it, an example being:
- 'Danny glanced down at the sandy ground beneath his feet, his muscles tingling for the fight that was about to ensue with his nemesis.'
~ Talk about your characters feelings; through their expressions, their thoughts and their words, for example:
- 'John's face scrunched up in a snarl, his anger coursing through his veins as his body tensed. "Your words vex me, boy." His words were carefully picked to convey his annoyance at the other, his green eyes gleaming with barely controlled fury.'
~ Try to write full sentances and use paragraphs to get the most out of your character. *Asterics* make an RPer lazy and are more suitable for OOC RP in thread, not for IC RP. An example of how these can differ:
- '*Graeme walks into the dining hall* What's going on here? *Sits and stares at others*'
- 'Graeme's footsteps could be heard within the Jaradin College's dining hall as he approached, the teacher walking in on an argument between two students, recently transferred. He eyed the two for a moment, before deciding to break it up, incase it started to get a little violent.
"What's going on here?" Graeme stood to the side of the pair, brown eyes looking down fatherly at them. He sat, awaiting their explanation.'
RP Requirements for Daemon Development
As there is no time frame to get these done in, please do them at your own pace and take the time to really get to grips with your character and their Daemon, and the way they should interact to get the most out of them.
Full RP Requirements
-Daemling > Settler-
> Character Creation Entry <
This is the starting point of ALL 'Souls Manifest' patrons. It is the 'ticket' of Flatsales, Raffles and Contests, and the information needed once Auctions and Customs are won. It is a form that is used to help your Artist better understand your character, and is used to start off your Journal in the Guild.
> 1-3 Journal Entries <
These are used to describe the distressing time that caused the Manifestation to begin. They will elaborate more on the 'tragedy' described in the event the Daemon was won through. Events leading up to the 'tragedy', the 'tragedy' itself and events after are all reasonable journal entries that can be written here.
> 1-3 Animal Form Journal Entries <
These entries occur a little after the 'tragedy', when the Daemling starts to reveal itself to you. They are used to outline what animal forms are seen within the swirling mass by your side, with some reflection on why these animals may exhibit parts of your personality and soul. Generally the Daemling will consist of 3-6 animal forms, with 2-3 being of a greater influence on its shape, so it is up to you how these musings are split up to fill the requirements.
-Settler Stages-
Can be repeated up to 5 times, ie. have 5 Settler Stages!! The suitability of progression will be judged by your Artist and one Judge
> 2-3 Journal Entries (each stage) of Personal Reflection <
These entries are about your Daemon, regarding their form, possible future stages, what their personality is like in relation to your character. They are important bonding sessions between the current stage of your Daemon and your portrayed character, as perhaps the form came as a bit of a shock, perhaps you don't really know what the animal is that has been presented, or perhaps you just don't feel the animal is right! Whatever feelings you may have about the form, this requirement is for the personal reflection.
> 5-10 incomplete, or 3-6 complete ORP/PRPs (each stage) <
This is where you converse with 1 or more of the other Owners or 'Daelings' (other players that are waiting for their Daemon to Manifest). The situation can be anything you can dream of, just so long as it is with an outside influence, it doesn't really matter!
> Research Entry (end of each stage) <
In order for your Daemon to progress in the way you want and feel is right, you need to provided a small Entry that outlines the animal they are going to change into in their next stage. This is most important! If your entry is judged as being unsuitable through your explanations, or 'uberwolf', then your Daemon will not progress to True Form, but become another form of the Settler, appearing as the animal you suggested. You must then start over. Much thought should be put into this, unless you want to repeat the Settler Stage a few times, for RP and Storyline sake ^^ THIS DOES NOT MEAN YOU HAVE FAILED IN ANY WAY, just that you have been asked to think a little more carefully on your animal form choice.
-Settler > True Form-
> All of the above (for each repeated stage you may have had to do) <
The RPs, Journal Entries, and most specifically, the Research Entry will all be judged at each repeat, and then if we agree with your decision and feel you have put enough effort in and chosen wisely, you will get your ideal, chosen True Form.
> 5 'Unsuitable' Repeats <
If you have got to your maximum of 5 repeats and still are at logger heads with the Artist and Judge that are dealing with your case, you will be given the option of having your Daemon stay at the Settler stage it is currently in, with opportunities given to you once a month to do a new Research Entry, OR, your Artist and Judges can come to a decision for you, based on your character sheet (one of the reasons it is so important) and create your True Form for you.
-True Form > Inner Manifestation-
Special events will be announced once every 2-3 months, where True Forms will have the chance to become Inner Manifestations through a number of 'tasks'. They will be RP based, and only the best in the group will be given the chance at this special stage. It will only happen when there are enough True Forms to provide a good amount of competition and fun ^^
Minimum RP Requirements
A very different breed to the FullRP Reqs., the MinRP Reqs. do not require half the effort. Though Owners are encouraged to when they have a moment to RP with the other patrons of the shop, it is not necessary with this form of requirements. Below, the requirements are outlined. The Settler stages run in much the same respect as those of the FullRP Reqs., in that they can be repeated up to 5 times, and if no conclusion is reached after that, you will be given the option of monthly re-entries or the Artist and Judge can choose an animal form for you. Other then that, the only requirements are as follows.
-All Stages-
> 1-3 Journal Entries of Personal Reflection <
These entries are about your Daemon, regarding their form, possible future stages, what their personality is like in relation to your character. They are important bonding sessions between the current stage of your Daemon and your portrayed character, as perhaps the form came as a bit of a shock, perhaps you don't really know what the animal is that has been presented, or perhaps you just don't feel the animal is right! Whatever feelings you may have about the form, this requirement is for the personal reflection. These can also be done as solo RPs of your character and their Daemon to show a little more information.
> Research Entry <
In order for your Daemon to progress in the way you want and feel is right, you need to provided a small Entry that outlines the animal they are going to change into in their next stage. This is most important! If your entry is judged as being unsuitable through your explanations, or 'uberwolf', then your Daemon will not progress, but become another form of the Settler, appearing as the animal you suggested. You must then start over. Much thought should be put into this. THIS DOES NOT MEAN YOU HAVE FAILED IN ANY WAY, just that you have been asked to think a little more carefully on your animal form choice.
