Post by Administration on Oct 1, 2009 9:28:43 GMT -6
Please read through all of the rules. It will only take a few moments of your time. The code word for your application is somewhere in the rules. If you read them throughly, you'll be able to figure it out. Any breaking of the rules will result in a warning. After three, your account will be banned for a week. If it continues, you will be permanently banned.
As with most sites these days, god-modding is not allowed. If everyone's characters were able to hit everyone else every time, it would stop being fun. If you, for example, cast a spell at someone, let them respond to whether it would hit or not. As with casting, your character is not allowed to be an invincible ball of doom and be able to dodge every single spell. Even experienced wizards and witches get caught off guard once in a while. Keep that in mind, and you will have a pleasant experience. Remember, your character cannot die without your permission.
Do not create an account and never post. You have one week after creating your account to post an application and at least one in-character post. If you haven't posted after this time, your account will be deleted.
This is a mature site. There will be sex, alcohol, and death. If you are under 15, please let a staff member know so we can accommodate you. If you are under 13, do not even bother applying, as it is against Proboards ToS.
Also, you are allowed to make two characters up front. After three months, if your characters are not very active, you will not be allowed to make more. I know that real life tends to hinder activity. There is an absence board for such occasions. Please try to post at least once a week.
Do not stretch the board with images. Try to keep any pictures, including signatures, at about 500 pixels or less.
This site has a 300 word minimum post length. Honestly, its not that bad. Give your character a little extra thought each post, maybe take minor control of NPC students, house elves, etc. It'll get easier and easier each time. If you are having trouble posting 300 words, we are willing to assist you in expanding your posts.
Also, this is a literate RP site. I realize that you might miss something here or there, but everyone does that. Take your time, and go back through your posts. The first letter of sentences should be capitalized, commas should be used when listing things out, and there is one space after words and commas and two after periods and question marks. You do not have to post as fast as you possibly can. There is a spell check button for a reason. Like I've stated, take your time. It'll be a better experience for you and everyone else.
Random pictures are not allowed in posts. You may have a header image and links to what your character might be wearing, holding, etc. This helps our pages load faster and doesn't clutter up your posts.
If your thread is going to contain adult themes, please place an [R] in the beginning of the thread name. It keeps young eyes from viewing things that may scar them for life, and keeps us out of trouble by keeping things marked.
All posts must be in character. If you have an ooc note to add, please just add it to the posting form.
Only characters who are 17 or older are allowed to apparate. Please keep in mind that this means only adults are allowed to do so. Hogwarts and the Ministry have wards to prevent apparation, so you will not be allowed to randomly appear on those grounds. Hogwarts extends to the Forbidden Forest.
At this time, the Dark Lord is on the rise. Most people refer to his as You-Know-Who or He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. People like Dumbledore and other members of the Order are the only ones who will be allowed to refer to him as Voldemort. Most wizards are afraid of him, and you can't just go around being a fearless pompous ass. Vigilance is key. Even Gryffindors are scared of this guy. Death Eaters, or potential Death Eaters, will generally refer to him as the Dark Lord.
This site is AU. Events have been canon up to this point. It is up to you to decide who ends up with who and how the war plays out. Enjoy yourselves. If James Potter and Severus Snape want to share an intimate evening in the Shrieking Shack, let 'em. If Lucius Malfoy decides he'd rather marry his mirror, go ahead. Alright, thats a bit extreme. Just enjoy your time here and don't take things too seriously.
GENERAL RULES
As with most sites these days, god-modding is not allowed. If everyone's characters were able to hit everyone else every time, it would stop being fun. If you, for example, cast a spell at someone, let them respond to whether it would hit or not. As with casting, your character is not allowed to be an invincible ball of doom and be able to dodge every single spell. Even experienced wizards and witches get caught off guard once in a while. Keep that in mind, and you will have a pleasant experience. Remember, your character cannot die without your permission.
Do not create an account and never post. You have one week after creating your account to post an application and at least one in-character post. If you haven't posted after this time, your account will be deleted.
This is a mature site. There will be sex, alcohol, and death. If you are under 15, please let a staff member know so we can accommodate you. If you are under 13, do not even bother applying, as it is against Proboards ToS.
Also, you are allowed to make two characters up front. After three months, if your characters are not very active, you will not be allowed to make more. I know that real life tends to hinder activity. There is an absence board for such occasions. Please try to post at least once a week.
Do not stretch the board with images. Try to keep any pictures, including signatures, at about 500 pixels or less.
POSTING RULES
This site has a 300 word minimum post length. Honestly, its not that bad. Give your character a little extra thought each post, maybe take minor control of NPC students, house elves, etc. It'll get easier and easier each time. If you are having trouble posting 300 words, we are willing to assist you in expanding your posts.
Also, this is a literate RP site. I realize that you might miss something here or there, but everyone does that. Take your time, and go back through your posts. The first letter of sentences should be capitalized, commas should be used when listing things out, and there is one space after words and commas and two after periods and question marks. You do not have to post as fast as you possibly can. There is a spell check button for a reason. Like I've stated, take your time. It'll be a better experience for you and everyone else.
Random pictures are not allowed in posts. You may have a header image and links to what your character might be wearing, holding, etc. This helps our pages load faster and doesn't clutter up your posts.
If your thread is going to contain adult themes, please place an [R] in the beginning of the thread name. It keeps young eyes from viewing things that may scar them for life, and keeps us out of trouble by keeping things marked.
All posts must be in character. If you have an ooc note to add, please just add it to the posting form.
HARRY POTTER RULES
Only characters who are 17 or older are allowed to apparate. Please keep in mind that this means only adults are allowed to do so. Hogwarts and the Ministry have wards to prevent apparation, so you will not be allowed to randomly appear on those grounds. Hogwarts extends to the Forbidden Forest.
At this time, the Dark Lord is on the rise. Most people refer to his as You-Know-Who or He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. People like Dumbledore and other members of the Order are the only ones who will be allowed to refer to him as Voldemort. Most wizards are afraid of him, and you can't just go around being a fearless pompous ass. Vigilance is key. Even Gryffindors are scared of this guy. Death Eaters, or potential Death Eaters, will generally refer to him as the Dark Lord.
This site is AU. Events have been canon up to this point. It is up to you to decide who ends up with who and how the war plays out. Enjoy yourselves. If James Potter and Severus Snape want to share an intimate evening in the Shrieking Shack, let 'em. If Lucius Malfoy decides he'd rather marry his mirror, go ahead. Alright, thats a bit extreme. Just enjoy your time here and don't take things too seriously.