Member Do's and Donts
Jul 22, 2013 14:44:24 GMT
Post by ‹Azurai› on Jul 22, 2013 14:44:24 GMT
Einpeak's Do and Don't
Member Guide
I've just had my first character accepted by staff, what should I do now?
DO!
[*]Answer Others Plot Pages: Don't wait for people to reply to your plot page but go and reply to some others. Some of them will already have plot suggestions listed that could work for your character.
[*]PM members: If you'd like to thread with someone but don't feel comfortable discussing it publicly, send them a PM to see if they'd like to post with you
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DON'T!
[*]Expect others to come to you: Our members are friendly, but they can also be focusing on their existing threads. This doesn't mean that they won't be happy to enter a thread if you ask them, so throw them a line if you're interested in posting with them.
[*]Fade into the Background: With people coming and going all the time, it can be difficult for us to keep on top of who is highly active and wanting posts. Make sure everyone knows that you are here and ready to play!
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What do I need to do to start a new thread?
DO!
[*]Tell the member that you've posted for them: Whether this is through PM,or their plot page, because it is good to let people know that you've posted a new thread so that it does not get lost when other threads get replies and jump to the front of the forum.
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DON'T!
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I've been posting with someone and now they've stopped answering. What do I do?
DO!
[*]Check the away notices: Our members post in this forum even if they are merely going to be a little slower than usual due to reasons outside of the site. Keep an eye out for members you are in threads with.
[*]Start some other threads: If you have time on your hands waiting for a post, maybe look into starting another thread to keep you busy.
[*]Always Assume the Best: Never assume that this lack of reply is something to do with you. We all have lives off the board, 9 times out of 10 a lack of reply is just them being busy!
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DON'T!
[*]Assume it’s you: It is almost never something to do with you. If you’re feeling worried, please contact a staff member!
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I want to create a new character, but am unsure if I can do so.
DO!
[*]Tell us: We will be excited and will want to talk to you about your new character.
[*]Bounce ideas off of us: Quite a few of our members have been here for a while. Even if they’re not staff, they know what’s what. They know what works and what doesn’t, so if you’re unsure, ask about them!
[*]Post a WIP: We accept WIPs, so if you can’t finish in one go, post it up and come back to it later.
[*]Branch out: If you’re unsure whether you can play a certain character, there is nothing wrong with trying! Even if it doesn’t work out, it’s all good!
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DON'T!
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I want to add some lore/technology/etc to the site.
DO!
[*]Be inventive: We love members who become so invested in the site's success that they create new stuff for us to incorporate.
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DON'T!
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I have an idea for a large plot.
DO!
[*]Ask a staff member for help: If it's a plot you can't organize on your own, staff will be happy to help you.
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DON'T!
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I'm having a problem with another member.
DO!
[*]Talk calmly to the Member: If you are comfortable handling the issue yourself, send the member a PM and try to discuss the problem. If this does not work, contact a staff member to help.
[*]Stick Around: 75% of problems are minor and not worth leaving a site you enjoy over. Make sure that you, and we, have done everything possible to rectify the problem before giving up something you enjoy.
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DON'T!
[*]Feel inferior to a long standing member: Whether they have been a member for a week or a year, whether they are a member or staff, time and position gives nobody the right to make you feel bad. If you’re hurt, you’re hurt, and you deserve not to be. Do not think we will take you any less seriously compared to another member just because they have been here longer.
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I don't feel like one of the group.
DO!
[*]Join in the conversation: If people are chatting in a board, it is an open discussion and anyone can join, so speak up!
[*]Let us know your comfort levels: You will probably notice that some people have inside jokes. This is not to exclude others, but more that those people understand the other's limits. By knowing what you feel comfortable talking about, you can be included in discussions.
[*]Know that things take time: This is nothing personal. Sometimes, becoming a part of the group takes time and involvement.
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DON'T!
[*]Think that your only option is to leave: It’s not! There are a lot of things that we can work towards together and we’d like to do so if you’ll let us.
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I can't think of any plots.
DO!
[*]See where it goes: Not every thread has to be plot heavy. Sometimes, just posting with someone can spark ideas.
[*]Look at plot pages: Someone may have listed a request in their plot page that your character could fill.
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DON'T!
[*]Think your idea is too ridiculous/won't work: Ideas, no matter how ridiculous, are still ideas. Even if they don’t work the way they are, we may be able to help you use elements of your idea to make it work for the site and still be enjoyable for you!
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I'm bored of my character.
DO!
[*]Consider creating a new character: Variety is the spice of life. Consider making another character to play with as well while you think of something to do for the first.
[*]Consider retiring them: We allow the retirement of characters. If you get to the end of the line with a character, this option is always available to you.
[*]Consider killing them: It's always an option, and we are sure that a death plot will be epic. However, a warning, the plot leading up to it could make you not want to kill them after all!
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DON'T!
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I'm going to be busy for a while and I don't think I can post.
DO!
[*]Limit your threads: Nobody likes being left with an unfinished thread. So if you know you're going to be away for a few weeks, limit the threads you take up and try to get a few finished to help fellow members.
[*]Tell us when you're back to full speed: When it's all past and you're ready to jump in all guns blazing, let us know! We'll be ready to throw threads at you.
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DON'T!
[*]Be scared because it's been too long: If you've already been absent for a while, but you still plan on returning, don't be scared to pop in and let us know the situation. Again, it's better that we know you plan on returning, even if it's not right away.
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I don't think this is the place for me after all.
DO!
[*]Feel free to come back whenever you choose: Even if it's just because you miss our members and want to say hi, you are more than welcome to return at any time.
[*]Let us know your final decision: Simply so that we know you're no longer active for future members.
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DON'T!
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