Post by Skye on Dec 31, 2015 9:29:07 GMT -5
PLEASE READ THESE!
STANDARD
STANDARD
one - The staff of Calmwater would prefer you to keep the Applications in Creations the same, this way we are able to easily read through it when accepting.
two - Word limits are present for Calmwater, with a minimum of 250 words a post when IN CHARACTER. Posts can be longer if you please, but this word limit is only there so that members are to give more information of what is going through their character's head, and they can access all five senses: hearing, smell, sight, touch and taste.
three - The rules for posting is simple aside from the word limit. When your character, please put speech in bold and thoughts in italics. Different colors will not do the cut.
four - Roleplay here is more on the advanced side and requires a more realistic feel. There will be ZERO god-modding, power-playing and things of the such. There will be a few times that it can happen, but only if the other player/s have been asked. If the staff find you doing so more than once or twice a thread or in a week, you will receive a warning.
five - Spelling is a BIG thing here. Though, we do give a little lee-way for the words you do not know how to spell off the top of your head, but we ask that you do your best
six - Liquid time is acceptable.
seven - Thread slots for a character is up to 5 per so we do not have more threads than what we can handle, and we are not everywhere at once.
eight - Tables and signatures are to be kept small enough not to stretch the screen.
nine - There will be no graphic anything anywhere(Ex: drugs, breeding, sex, ect...). If a staff catches it, you will be warned and told to fix it within 2 days.
two - Word limits are present for Calmwater, with a minimum of 250 words a post when IN CHARACTER. Posts can be longer if you please, but this word limit is only there so that members are to give more information of what is going through their character's head, and they can access all five senses: hearing, smell, sight, touch and taste.
three - The rules for posting is simple aside from the word limit. When your character, please put speech in bold and thoughts in italics. Different colors will not do the cut.
four - Roleplay here is more on the advanced side and requires a more realistic feel. There will be ZERO god-modding, power-playing and things of the such. There will be a few times that it can happen, but only if the other player/s have been asked. If the staff find you doing so more than once or twice a thread or in a week, you will receive a warning.
five - Spelling is a BIG thing here. Though, we do give a little lee-way for the words you do not know how to spell off the top of your head, but we ask that you do your best
six - Liquid time is acceptable.
seven - Thread slots for a character is up to 5 per so we do not have more threads than what we can handle, and we are not everywhere at once.
eight - Tables and signatures are to be kept small enough not to stretch the screen.
nine - There will be no graphic anything anywhere(Ex: drugs, breeding, sex, ect...). If a staff catches it, you will be warned and told to fix it within 2 days.
ACCOUNTS
one - One account per character unless a horse is being used as a back-ground animal.
two - Only four free Accounts per member (Human and Horse = 2 accounts. Human with Horse as background= 1 account). More can be purchased through the shop.
three - Tagging is advised when role-playing with someone so they know when a reply has been added to a thread that they are participating in.
four - Activity Checks will be every so often, and all present members will be required to post to it so their accounts/characters will not be lost. Those that will be exempted from Activity Checks are those that have already posted their absences. A member has 3 weeks to regain their accounts/characters before they become Ghosts or up for adoption (kids or horses).
five - We would prefer that the name of your account is the name of that Character (First name or nick-name only is fine). First letter is to be capitalized with no numbers or symbols.
two - Only four free Accounts per member (Human and Horse = 2 accounts. Human with Horse as background= 1 account). More can be purchased through the shop.
three - Tagging is advised when role-playing with someone so they know when a reply has been added to a thread that they are participating in.
four - Activity Checks will be every so often, and all present members will be required to post to it so their accounts/characters will not be lost. Those that will be exempted from Activity Checks are those that have already posted their absences. A member has 3 weeks to regain their accounts/characters before they become Ghosts or up for adoption (kids or horses).
five - We would prefer that the name of your account is the name of that Character (First name or nick-name only is fine). First letter is to be capitalized with no numbers or symbols.
REGISTERING HERD/STABLES
[boarding, breeding, personal, etc.]
[boarding, breeding, personal, etc.]
one - Start a thread in the proper board. Once your form has been accepted, you will receive a new Group Name.
two - Stable owners will receive a new Group and their Stables will be renamed.
three - To start a Stables, you will need One Owner, and at least three (3) horses. (For at least Showing, breeding and boarding. Personal/Trail stables do not need 3 horses)
four - To claim land, you need 4 founding horses: With one (1) Lead Stallion and one (1) Lead Mare. The other two (2) can be separate or same genders
two - Stable owners will receive a new Group and their Stables will be renamed.
three - To start a Stables, you will need One Owner, and at least three (3) horses. (For at least Showing, breeding and boarding. Personal/Trail stables do not need 3 horses)
four - To claim land, you need 4 founding horses: With one (1) Lead Stallion and one (1) Lead Mare. The other two (2) can be separate or same genders
HOUSING
one - The first house (apartment, house or farm/ranch) given to the first account is FREE. All others must be purchased/rented.
two - The money for the rent/purchase of the house can be transferred from all your other accounts.
three - More housing will be placed at random with the more activity we receive.
four - If you would like to design your own home, or would like to add on to your current home, send a message to the Admin. Additions can also be purchased from the store.
two - The money for the rent/purchase of the house can be transferred from all your other accounts.
three - More housing will be placed at random with the more activity we receive.
four - If you would like to design your own home, or would like to add on to your current home, send a message to the Admin. Additions can also be purchased from the store.
MONEY
one - Money is easy to get. Just post! The more you post, the more you can earn. The earning system is set up correctly to help you along, and normally does not take long to receive the money needed for things.
two - You can also get a job at one of the stables/ranches for some extra cash, or even work in town. Even volunteers receive money just for helping out!
three - If you are a graphic designer, then feel free to set up a shop of your own! (Admin can make you a separate board so it is easy to find your shop).
four - You can also participate in the shows when they arrive.
five - The money can buy you a home, graphics, and other things from the store.
six - The only thing not needing to be purchased, is the land for wild horses.
seven - It can also allow you to purchase things from the store.
eight - Each new member gains $50 off the bat just for joining!
two - You can also get a job at one of the stables/ranches for some extra cash, or even work in town. Even volunteers receive money just for helping out!
three - If you are a graphic designer, then feel free to set up a shop of your own! (Admin can make you a separate board so it is easy to find your shop).
four - You can also participate in the shows when they arrive.
five - The money can buy you a home, graphics, and other things from the store.
six - The only thing not needing to be purchased, is the land for wild horses.
seven - It can also allow you to purchase things from the store.
eight - Each new member gains $50 off the bat just for joining!
ROLE-PLAYING : HUMANS
one - No characters under the age of 16 until we have more players.
two - When Children are accepted, those under 13 will be played with parents.
three - Humans can move out to their own house at the age of 16.
four - If you want a companion for your house or apartment, check the Humane Society, and those will be used as BACKGROUND pets.
five - Meaning that these animals will not need their own accounts.
six - Rent is paid only once every new "season". At the beginning or end, or can be paid once, one month can be paid in advance.
seven - Not all humans have to be "horsey" people. There are some people around that are not.
two - When Children are accepted, those under 13 will be played with parents.
three - Humans can move out to their own house at the age of 16.
four - If you want a companion for your house or apartment, check the Humane Society, and those will be used as BACKGROUND pets.
five - Meaning that these animals will not need their own accounts.
six - Rent is paid only once every new "season". At the beginning or end, or can be paid once, one month can be paid in advance.
seven - Not all humans have to be "horsey" people. There are some people around that are not.
ROLE-PLAYING : HORSES
one - For Wild Horses, you can not breed them with your own characters.
two - There is no force breeding unless the other member is OK with it.
three - Horses in the stables or at a farm can not breed at will, it must be the human's constant. If you want your domestic horse to be bred, message the owner unless a gate or door is not locked properly, so we advise owners/stable hands to ensure doors and gates are locked correctly.
four - Horses can not talk, but they can 'talk' using vocals and body language. To know how a horse speaks, visit Talk Horse or In Depth of Horse Talk
two - There is no force breeding unless the other member is OK with it.
three - Horses in the stables or at a farm can not breed at will, it must be the human's constant. If you want your domestic horse to be bred, message the owner unless a gate or door is not locked properly, so we advise owners/stable hands to ensure doors and gates are locked correctly.
four - Horses can not talk, but they can 'talk' using vocals and body language. To know how a horse speaks, visit Talk Horse or In Depth of Horse Talk
HUMAN AND HORSE INTERACTION
one -It should be realistic. Horses can not talk to humans, and and they can not expect to understood.
two - Not all horses are to be mean all the time (even captured horses)
three - Wild horse round-ups are completely random, and don't happen very often. (Players of these horses will receive a notice and have an option to be passed by [allowing horse to escape from pen]. But this is not allowed every time by everybody. They are given one free PASS. Others after than are to be purchased from the store.)
four - Domesticated horses are not to be released. They can escape from poorly latched or open gates, or poorly tended fences, but can not be released. The human caught releasing a horse can be fined and horse can be taken to the humane society or the auctions.
five - Humans are not to be abusive to horses. Gentle spurs can be used, but no excess beating, starving, ect... or the horse will be confiscated and turned over to the humane society, an equine rescue or the auction.
two - Not all horses are to be mean all the time (even captured horses)
three - Wild horse round-ups are completely random, and don't happen very often. (Players of these horses will receive a notice and have an option to be passed by [allowing horse to escape from pen]. But this is not allowed every time by everybody. They are given one free PASS. Others after than are to be purchased from the store.)
four - Domesticated horses are not to be released. They can escape from poorly latched or open gates, or poorly tended fences, but can not be released. The human caught releasing a horse can be fined and horse can be taken to the humane society or the auctions.
five - Humans are not to be abusive to horses. Gentle spurs can be used, but no excess beating, starving, ect... or the horse will be confiscated and turned over to the humane society, an equine rescue or the auction.
SHOWS
one - Show Types and where they can usually be found: Barrel Racing (Usually associated with Rodeo. Larger Breeds): Show Grounds, Arena. Show Jumping (Larger Breeds): Arena. Racing (Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse, Paint Horse): Race Track. Harness Racing (Hackney, Standard, Saddlebred, Thoroughbred, Miniature, Draft): Race Track. Halter Shows (ANY Breed): Arena, Show Grounds. Dressage: Arena, Show Grounds. Cross Country: Country Club Track. Rodeo (Bronco and Bull. Will sometimes throw out games for little kids too. Sheep riding, and other small games): Show Grounds. Trick Riding (Usually associated with Rodeo): Show Grounds. (If you would like to see some more shows added, feel free to message the Admin with the show name.)
two - Shows will be held reguraly for those that compete. These can be found at the show grounds or the arena. Some stable owners will also hold some shows as well if they wish.
three - The top three players at the end of the season (4 seasons, endless specialty shows) will be rewarded with a prize of their choosing. These members will receive a message from the admin with prize choices. All members though, will receive a participating prize for participating in the show and giving their best.
two - Shows will be held reguraly for those that compete. These can be found at the show grounds or the arena. Some stable owners will also hold some shows as well if they wish.
three - The top three players at the end of the season (4 seasons, endless specialty shows) will be rewarded with a prize of their choosing. These members will receive a message from the admin with prize choices. All members though, will receive a participating prize for participating in the show and giving their best.
OUT OF CHARACTER
one - If you are going to be absent for more than 2 weeks, please post a notice in the Absent Board. If you don't, your character will be either put up for adoption or will become a Ghost.
two - No fighting period.
three - No Advertising in the CBox. (There is a place for that)
four - Try to be mature about what is said and be nice.
two - No fighting period.
three - No Advertising in the CBox. (There is a place for that)
four - Try to be mature about what is said and be nice.
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