Post by Zsadist on Apr 28, 2011 23:24:53 GMT -8
[/color]Maroon represents a new rule.
Black represents an updated rule.
G E N E R A L ; ;
- Following Proboard's TOS, you must be 13 or older to join Argider. If we find out that you have joined before you are 13, you will be banned until then.
- There is a 200 post minimum when in character. Pretty simple really.
- Cussing is allowed in-character, but keep it to a minimum. Please also try to keep it PG-13 when out of character. We don't want to hear your dropping an F-bomb every other word.
- If the admin tells you to do something, do it. What admin says is law. If there is a big problem, it will be passed along to Zsadist who will make the final decision.
- Treat others as you wish to be treated. As Thumper said, "If you can't say nothing nice, don't say nothing at all."
- Chatspeak [hi, how r u?], fighting, and offensive pictures are not allowed. You will be warned the first time, then automatically deleted after a second time.
- All posts must be size 1 font. It helps things look more neat, and we like neat.
- No Power Playing, no God-Modeling. Duh.
- This site is rated 'M' for mature. If you get offended by any "mature" content, it was your choice to join and it was probably your choice to read the thread.
- If you want to get all hot'n'heavy, please take it elsewhere as I do not wish to get this site deleted. Everything done at this site must remain PG-13 or less.
- All speaking must be done in bold or "quotes" or both, if you wish.
- Controlling another character is not allowed.
- We do have liquid time here. Liquid time is a role-playing device which allows one to post their character in multiple threads at once, that way your character won't be stuck in one place forever. Now, with this being said, it is okay to have a character in four threads at a time, maximum. Anything over that is a little ridiculous.
- Threads must be posted as so:
title here [open]
-or-
title here [name]
C H A R A C T E R S ; ;
- Only one account per person.
- You may be more than one character, but all must be active. Un-active characters will be put up for adoption.
- No one is perfect, therefore your character cannot be.
- When applying for a character, please post with the full name as the title/subject.
- Please check the list of breeds for which you wish to be. It's just a general guide for what we have and what your character might be like if you were to choose that certain species.
- You will also have to pick a breed in which your character has descended from, i.e. Thoroughbred, Mustang, Arabian, etc.
- When you choose a height for your equine, please keep in mind the breed you choose. I doubt your Mustang or Arabian is going to be 17hh. Likewise, there is no such thing as a 16.5hh horse. It goes 16hh, 16.1hh, 16.2hh, 16.3hh, 17hh. Got it?
- For every Hybrid you create, you must have two purebreds. So, if your first character is a Hybrid, then your next two must be Unicorn, Pegasus, or Kelpie.
- To make things look more neat, we are not allowing images in signatures. Please list your characters with links, etc. instead.
- Please be patient while waiting for your character to be accepted. If it is denied, admin will list the reason and what you can do to fix your application in order for it to be accepted.
- Your character's aging is up to you, but please keep in mind that they will not stay young forever unless they become immortal during that time, and the same goes for aging too quickly.
- Keep in mind the limitations of certain breeds, as well as what things your character may have or may not have unless you purchase it from the store.
C A N O N S ; ;
Currently OPEN.
- Canons are pre-made characters that are essential to our plot. At this time, canons are thought to be dead. Therefore, canons must refrain from revealing their true selves to mortals or risk punishment.
- They are either a High King or High Queen, or related. That means that if they were to publicize themselves, they would rule over the entire breed, lands including. Every member of their species if required to obey.
- Canons are either open for tryouts or closed. Please do not apply when they are closed, you won't get it.
- Each post for a canon must be an average of 1,000 words. A 700 word count is the lowest that will be allowed. If you claim a canon and cannot keep up with something as simple as that, the canon will be given to someone else who can.
- They are labeled by name and who plays them. If they state "available", then you may apply when the canons are opened.
- Each canon has its own elemental power that is unique to them. They are also all immortal and invulnerable and have a few other abilities and special qualities as well.
- Only a canon may kill another canon, but that would be unwise now wouldn't it?
- Each canon has their own familiar, or a familiar that they share with one other.
- The canons are listed below. Keep in mind that at this current time, considering that the Elemental Crowns have gone missing, the canons are not at their full power, making them weaker than they would normally be.
-Konungur Himins (Konu), High King of Pensri, Master of Air and Dreams, has the ability to control the air around him and even the weather and he may also speak to others via dream no matter their location
-Ariana, previous High Queen of Pensri, Master of Spirit and Afterlife, has the ability to call spirits from the other side and make them solid if she wishes to and she may also grant those who have recently passed or who are passing a second chance if she deems that their life has not been fulfilled
-Vatn Keisari (Kei), High King of Visola, Master of Water and Destruction, has the power to control water - he may even draw water from the Earth, meaning that he may stay on land for an unlimited amount of time - and he bring destruction wherever he goes because of it
-Aphrodite, played by Fishie, High Queen of Visola, Master of Song and Love, has the power to lure any creature with her song - no one is immune to her call except other canons who have resistance - and she may trick others into believe that they are in love with her
-Eld Herra (Herra), High King of Tarin, Master of Fire and War, has the power to create and control fire and he is obsessed with war - he will give any reason to fight, even if there is no true reason at all - he is violent and has fits of rage in which he may lose control of his powers, only his Queen may calm him
-Artemis, High Queen of Tarin, Master of Earth and Healing, has the power to control the Earth around her - whether that may be making the trees grow or moving the ground, however she can not bring new life to things that have died - and she has the ability to heal any wound, even fatal ones, her healing ability allows her to brave her King's fire without being harmed
-Vonda, forsaken brother of Konu, Master of Deceit and Chaos, has the power to wreak havoc in the minds of others, he may dip into the mind of others and change their memories or make them believe that something happened that truly didn't - he thrives off of driving others to insanity
-Schatten, played by Zsadist, unknown son of Konu and Ariana, Master of Darkness and Death, has the ability to control the darkness - even during the brightest of days - and he may also control the temperature at the same time, making it as cold as he wishes, cold and heat do not affect him, he is also known as the death dealer - wherever he walks, things will die, including the grass and whatever else he touches - he can kill with a single touch
-Ayla, daughter of Vonda and an unknown mare, Master of Light and Life, has the power to bring light to any situation - even on the darkest of nights - she may also control the temperature, making it as warm or hot as she sees fit, cold and heat do not affect her, she is also known as the life bringer - where she walks, things will live once again - she may bring life with a single touch
R O Y A L S ; ;
- Royals are descendents of either a current High King and/or Queen, or a past High King and/or Queen. They may have minor control over an element if Admin bestows it upon them. Also, only a Royal may be Immortal or Invulnerable (one or the other, only High Kings and Queens may be both, so choose wisely).
- Ways to obtain a Royal:
-Purchased from the store when available.
-Purchased breeding Royal/Argiderian.
-Purchased breeding Royal/Royal.
-Won from a contest.
- Royals have a 50/50 chance of reproducing, once per breeding season. This will be determined by random generation. Such breeding much be purchased from the player, and the price is the player's choice.
- When a High King and High Queen breed, a homozygous Royal will result, but the same chances stand. That foal will have the same breeding restrictions as its parents.
- A breeding of Royal/Argiderian will result in a heterozygous foal if the chances are in favor. They will have the same restrictions as pure-blooded Royals.
- The current canons are all homozygous Royals, except for Vonda and Ayla who are both heterozygous, and it is not possible for Ariana to reproduce. A list of the rest of the Royals is coming soon.
B R E E D I N G ; ;
- Horses may breed at the age of 3.
- Mares must wait at least a month, real life time, before foaling.
[/li][li]Zsadist or Fishie will choose the stats of the foals (don't worry, they won't be completely random, genetics rule here). You may wish for certain stats, but that does not guarantee that you will get them unless you purchase that item from the store. If you do so, you may choose the stats with approval from Zsadist or Fishie.
[/li][li]When your mare has been bred, fill out the forms in the foaling sub-board, under creature creation. Both the mare and stallion will need to fill out a form.
[/li][li]Your stats will come within the week if the breeding is successful.
[/li][li]Keep in mind that breeding is less likely to happen during the Autumn and Winter seasons.
[/li][li]Also, foals are less likely to survive during those seasons.
[/li][li]Twins will only be had if that item is purchased from the store. Otherwise, the mare may not survive.
[/li][li]The breeding or foaling will also be less likely to work if the mare and stallion are older.[/li][/ul]
C L A I M I N G H O R S E S; ;
- Stallions may claim mares.
- Mares may not claim stallions.
- Fillies must be age two before they may possibly be claimed. Before that, the mother reserves the right to defend her foal.
- Once a mare is claimed, they must stay with that stallion whether they like it or not. They may however attempt to convince another stallion to steal them away. The claiming stallion may also choose to abandon the mare.
[/li][li]Steals and claims may only be made once per week, per stallion. If a stallion has already had a mare stolen, wait another week before attempting another steal just to be kind.
[/li][li]A lead stallion may claim as many mares as he wishes, adding whoever to his harem. The lead stallion may choose a lead mare as well.
[/li][li]A king may claim as many mares as he wishes as well, that includes stealing mares from the lead stallion's harem. The king may also choose a queen.
[/li][li]Please don't become a claim-whore and try to claim every mare you come across. No one will like you for that.[/li][/ul]
C L A I M I N G L A N D; ;
- Stallions may claim, mares may not.
- A stallion may post to claim a certain land. The post must be in-character.
- A lead stallion may rule one of the territories in a kingdom, i.e. Avari, Taevas, or Keere (there are a total of twelve). The king will rule the kingdom itself, i.e. Pensri (there are a total of four). That means that the king will have say over the leads that rule in his kingdom.
- In order for a Lead to claim or challenge for King, he must have ten followers.
[/li][li]The Neodrach and all of its territories, being neutral status and all, may not be claimed.
[/li][li]Leads stallions have a minimum post requirement of 300.
[/li][li]Kings or Queens have a minimum post requirement of 500.[/li][/ul]
F I G H T I N G ; ;
- Stallions may fight for whatever they wish, be it mares, land or just because they feel like it.
- When a challenge is made, the opponent has three days to respond, just like with claiming.
- The winner will be determined by a point system.
[/li][li]If your character gets hit during a fight, deal with it. An injury is an injury, and a death is a death. Powerplaying and god-moding is not allowed here. Nor do we want to hear your whine and complain. All you will get is some cheese and crackers to go with it. It will also make Schatten less-likely to choose you as the winner.
[/li][li]Fights are allowed anywhere except for the Neodrach and its territories.
[/li][li]If one player backs down or is killed in the fight, they other player will obviously be the winner and judging will not be needed.
[/li][li]If both players think they should win the fight, then Schatten will judge and declare a winner. Whatever he says goes, end of story. The more description you put into your fighting posts, the more likely you are to come out victorious in the end. Try to be realistic here!
[/li][li]Lead stallions or Kings have three days to respond to a challenge for land. After those three days are up, the second in command has a chance to fight for the territory. If the current Lead or King or second in command do not respond, they will forfeit and the challenger will take his position and his harem as well. If the challenger wins, he may rearrange the order of things as he sees fit. Make sure you check the away board to see if the absence has a reason or not.
[/li][li]The stallion you are attempting to steal a mare from has three days to respond, otherwise the mare is yours. Please check the away boards to check and see if the absence has a reason. See fighting rules for more info.
[/li][li]All fights over mares or land, if not solved on their own (i.e. death or surrender), will be judged by Schatten. Do not try his patience or he may just decide to favor the opponent.
[/li][li]Once a challenge has been made and completed, another may not be made for a full weeks time (real life).[/color][/li][/ul]
A R G i D E R I A N G O L D ; ;
- There are quite a few ways to Argiderian Gold. The main way is to simply post! For every in-character post you make, you earn 10 chips of Argiderian Gold!
- You may earn 5 AG per person you get to join Argider. Make sure to have them message and Admin to say who sent them!
- A successful birth will earn you 10 AG.
- You will receive 15 AG for adopting a character.
- Completing a thread will earn you (and all of the others in that thread) up to 25 AG. The thread will be checked by Admin or a Moderator for quality of posts and completeness.
- Getting voted as member or character of the month will earn you 50 AG. This can be won every 6 months.
- TOTM will earn each member in the thread 50 AG.
- Winning a battle will earn you up to 50 AG. The same goes for completing a thread. The battle will be observed by Schatten, and determined by a point system. He will assess the quality of the battle and calculate the points (out of 50) that will be determine the winner. The amount of points calculated for each participant will be the amount of AG awarded. If Schatten himself is one of the contestants in the battle, then another Admin or Mod will judge.
[/li][li]Another way to earn points is by participating in contests. All participants will earn some points, but the winners will earn extra.
[/li][li]Lastly, there is the good deed award. If a Moderator spots you doing something so amazing that they think it deserves an award, then they can message admin to discuss the amount of points you will receive for whatever it is you have done.
[/li][li]If Admin forgets to send you your Argiderian Gold, you may send them a private message ONCE to remind them.[/li][/ul]
C H A T B O X ; ;
- Absolutely no chatspeak.
- No pretending to be someone else. Duh.
- No fighting, etc. out of character.
- Cussing is allowed at a minimum.
- Don't tell us you're bored. It's boring.
- Don't bug us to post. It's annoying.
- Problems are not to be sorted out in the chat. PM Zsadist.
Please ask the admin if you have any questions.
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