Newbie Guide to Under My Skin
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Post by kilaicious on Feb 26, 2019 0:04:00 GMT -7
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Post by kilaicious on Feb 26, 2019 0:04:14 GMT -7
Under My Skin Plot. The year is 2043. There has been no sign of a dark lord since his downfall during the Battle of Hogwarts. With the golden trio now entering their golden years and their children entering midlife, it's their children that have begun graduating Hogwarts and entering the wizarding world.
There have been rumors of mischief showing a darkening head around Diagon Alley and randomly throughout the Ministry of Magic. The question some have had is there something brewing on the horizon of darkness or are those wizards and witches being a little paranoid?
Feel free to join and see whats found while roaming through the streets of Diagon Alley. (C) ELLIE @ GANGNAM STYLE |
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Post by kilaicious on Feb 26, 2019 0:05:48 GMT -7
Under My Skin Setting. This site takes place in Diagon Alley with many housing capabilities. Diagon Alley is the magical side of London, England, and is the largest area essentially hidden on the outside of London, England. Under My Skin focuses on the adult side of the wizarding world; no school is found here. There are many restaurants, shops, and other sites that are within Diagon Alley, including magical access to the Ministry of Magic and St. Mungo's. Diagon Alley is steadily growing and always open welcoming to new shops. It is open to all who wishes to join.
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(i) sign up
The sign-up name can be almost anything you want within reason. This site is after all pg 13 so as much as it can be anything you want we do ask there is some discretion used when thinking up and using a sign-up name.
(ii) display name
We kindly ask the player to change the registration username to the character first and last name. A middle name or middle initial is not needed. Ensure all the letters are in lowercase letters.
(iii) application
There is one application form for Under My Skin. Post the application to create character->pending and fill everything out. When the character claims finished place 'Done' in brackets next to the character name in the subject line; an admin will know to look it over and let you know if the character is approved or not. From the day the app is first posted we are giving people two days to finish the app-unless a message is displayed on the app by the GM to hold it temporarily. When asking for a character to hold do keep in mind point iv.
(iv) pending apps
Character applications being created from wanted ads are not a placeholder for the character unless the application has been flagged by an admin. With that said, partially filled apps or empty apps are not placeholders for that character. That said, if someone joins the site or a current member of the site creates the same character and completes the application prior to the other listed, the completed form will be approved for that character. Under My Skin operates under first done first serve. We are sorry if you take offense to this, but we're not going to hold placements for anyone. Those who are interested in that character placement will get the app up and finished.
(v) accounts
Accounts that made on the site will get deleted between 24-48hrs of being created if they have become inactive and there is no application posted on the site. If the account is a spam/bot account, it will get deleted immediately.
(C) ELLIE @ GANGNAM STYLE (i) word limit
Being this site is beginner-advance rpg, and we DO have a minimum word count requirement of 150. We do have a word count challenge to the members which is 650+ words per post. It's not hard to write the 350+ words; allow the character to describe where they are and do, what they say, their thoughts, their feelings, etc. Before you know it, you'll be at 400+ words; successfully achieving our requirement and even the challenge but again the challenge is optional. Please keep in mind if someone gives you a post with 1500 words, do try to provide them with a lot in return.
(ii) perfects
Along with not being perfect; none of us are, but we do ask, please use correct grammar and spelling. Even, I make a few errors myself, but there is a spell check, so please use it. It's tough to read posts that have a lot of grammar and spelling mistakes. If you don't have a way to check, then please use this site to correct both; Spell Check Online.
(iii) third person
All posts should be in third person not first or second person. The first person is using the words 'I' and 'Me' when not in speech.
Example:
First person:
I was walking down the corridors when someone bumped into me and knocked me down.
Third person:
Alvin was walking down the corridors when someone bumped into him and knocked him down.
The third person is easier to read and to follow. So, please ensure your posts are in the third person. (C) ELLIE @ GANGNAM STYLE 03 Sex/Pregnancy, Drugs, and Alcohol (i) sex
Yes, we realize this is essential to create a child. However, this is not a porn site of any kind and highly against Proboards rules, so Sexual threads are Not Allowed. Failure to follow; the character will be suspended on the spot from the board and an email sent by the main admin to discuss this rule and the thread that was done. The thread will also be permanently removed! No one cares what people choose to do with their characters Off this board, but it’s not accepted on this board. ProBoards is PG 13 for a reason, and no one knows the ages of the members of this board. So out of respect to them and the agreement of Proboards; keep it off this site. Please do not ask for the secret board; it will be denied. Just have the posts fade to black if it absolutely needs to be present and pick up after the event or in a new thread.
(ii) drugs
Are Not allowed on this site. Cigarettes are fine, but Absolutely No types of drugs are allowed on the site. The character will get flagged and denied until it's changed! Any character who brings it in after acceptance will get flagged, and the thread will get removed until the issue(s) resolved by discussing it with the primary admin. Sorry, but there are young people on the site, and no one would like the Under My Skin to give any impression towards those substances.
(iii) pregnancy
Yes, it is acceptable to a point. Things do happen. The site doesn't encourage anything less or more. We do ask to try and keep this to a minimum, and if you choose to have your character pregnant it may be stated, but the acts to that point are not allowed to be on the site. Also if there is going to be a child, the parents (both male and female) need to purchase the baby. For any other story plot ideas that require special arrangements talk to the primary admin.
(iv) alcohol
There are by no means any support from this site or members of this site to endorse the drinking of alcohol and any activities thereof under the influence of. Under My Skin is an RPG only. Characters do have the right and permission to mention the act of drinking alcohol; this by no means gives the players the right to act under the influence of alcohol. With that said, the minimum age for character drinking on Under My Skin is 18.
(C) ELLIE @ GANGNAM STYLE (i) godmodding
Godmodding in its simplest terms is controlling another player's character without their permission. By imposing your will on their character without their consent, you are gaining 'godlike' or 'divine' powers, hence the origin of the term. Godmodding can be as basic stating that a character is holding a drink in their hand at a party, or mentioning a type of clothing a character is wearing. It can also include actions, such as Character A swinging a punch and breaking Character B's nose. In this scenario there was not an opportunity for Character B's player to respond to the action, maybe their character dodged the punch entirely or got a black eye instead, perhaps it hit but not strong enough to break their nose. By stating the end result of the action, the player of Character A is removing the ability of Character B's player to contribute to both the scene and the mood of the thread.
Avoiding god-modding is rather simple; the easiest way to do so is to leave an opening for the other player to respond to. For example, this Shaking her head, Jane frowned at Steve, clearly disgusted by him. "You've had enough, you drunk," she snapped as she reached out and snatched the glass out of his hand. could easily be changed to this Shaking her head, Jane frowned at Steve, clearly disgusted by him. "You've had enough, you drunk," she snapped as she reached out, intending to snatch the glass out of his hand. Only a few words were changed, yet the second one isn't god-modding because it gives Steve's player the chance to respond and decide what happens next.
The most important thing to keep in mind when trying to avoid godmodding is to give the other player the chance to respond to the action.
(ii) metagaming
The easiest of the three to define, though likely the hardest to avoid is metagaming. This term comes from the Greek word meta-meaning 'about' or 'beyond'. Hence to metagame would be playing with knowledge beyond the scope of the present game, plot, or scene. This knowledge can be gained various ways, either through historical research, threads that occur at a time later than the one that is currently being worked on, informational topics posted on the board itself, or chatting with other players about their characters and gaining knowledge about them, as well as the ways.
Unless the board administration keeps every single detail of the plot under wraps and does not let it progress to the next major event until all the past threads are complete so the board can move forward together, all roleplayers are at some point privy to information as the player that realistically their character would not yet know in game. This could be as simple as commenting on a pregnancy that isn't common knowledge/announced to the public yet, or having a character be angry that their partner was having a clandestine affair, all the way to having a character avoid going on a mission that ended in failure despite hopes, in the beginning, it would be successful.
The most important thing to keep in mind to avoid metagaming is that just because you the player know something, doesn't mean your character will.
(iii) powerplay
Powerplaying is when a player manipulates their character's abilities, powers or skills so that their character always has an advantage in the situation. This could be as simple as always knowing the best spell, or having a black belt in every type of martial art known to man. Powerplaying is most often confused with godmodding, and while the two are quite close, the difference between them is that godmodding is more controlling the other player's character, while power playing is focused on your character and manipulating the scene through them.
Any experienced RPer will tell you that the most believable characters have strengths and weaknesses, and if they don't then, they face the dreaded title of Mary/Gary Stu. No character can ever be the fastest/strongest/bravest/smartest/whatever all the time, and saying they are is powerplaying. This is most often found in battle threads and physical contests when it is often left to the player to determine the effectiveness of attacks and extent of damage given. No one wants to play with a character that always wins! No matter how awesome your character may be, there will always be one out there that is better.
The most important thing to remember when trying to avoid power playing is keeping in mind that no one is immortal, and they all have weaknesses, as well as keeping the bounds of reason in mind.
(C) ELLIE @ GANGNAM STYLE (i) chatbox
Our general chat is open to anyone. Jump in, talk and have fun. Feel free to talk, meet, even ask a question and leave your concerns and suggestions. We do ask everyone treats everyone with respect and please don't bully anyone. Under My Skin has an advertising board, so please use it instead of posting your ads in the chatbox. It will be deleted. Please be kind to everyone. If you have problems with anyone, please PM an admin about it, and we will take care of it. No arguing in the C-box unless if it's friendly bantering.
(ii) ic-chat box
For character chat only. We do ask that discretion is used when role-playing in the ic chat box; again leave the drama between the characters and even then let's keep the bullying to a minimum. Only approved characters can use in the ic-chat box; so finish the applications and then jump into the ic chat box. Please be kind to everyone. If you have problems with anyone, please PM an admin about it, and we will take care of it. No arguing in the C-box unless if it's friendly character arguing.
There will be no spamming the IC-box and no advertising.
(iii) OOC boards
( a ) No asking people to join your site through PMs, post the ad under the advertisement board and if members of Under My Skin are interested; they'll click and join. There is an advertisement board for a reason.
( b ) If there has been a ruling with the Denial/Acceptance of a character and you disagree with the admin’s decision, then please discuss it with said Admin or contact the Main Admin. If the conflicted cannot be reached by a compromise then forward all pieces of the said conversation to the main Admin. However, that is no justification to disrespect ANY of the admins on the site!
( c ) The OOC Boards are those boards which you don't post anything in character; such as General boards, Site Information, and Personality check just for a few examples.
(C) ELLIE @ GANGNAM STYLE (i) activity check
Activity checks are and will for random. There is no set day or time they will start or finish. They can happen once a week. They can occur once a month. They could even happen once every couple of months. That is the meaning of random.
(ii) deletion of characters
No one likes to sign on and find they can't because the account has been deleted. Failure to comply with the activity check could mean getting removed. It could mean that character gets deleted-but be warned, depending on what character ends up deleted all other characters could end up frozen. The main admin will attempt to contact each player privately and even off the site if an activity check is not complete for that character/member. If there is no contact, the character's title will be changed to MIA at which point upon return the admins need to be notified. Accounts that have been placed as MIA will be deleted after SEVEN DAYS. Those accounts that have been created and left with no kinds of activity, no returns, no signs of activities of any kind after joining will be deleted between 24-48 hrs. Characters created and gone MIA after a week will be eliminated freeing up play bys immediately.
(iii) activity
We all realize the members in Under My Skin have real lives and at some points that comes first; above and beyond the activities we have on the computer and internet. None the less, We do ask that all members stay active and post on the site at least three times a week. These posts take place as 'in character' posts and not in any of the OOC boards. This also doesn't mean all characters. If you have more than one, so long as you're posting for one, you are within this rule.
(iv) lack of activity
Its too bad the account has become inactive. If an account has been inactive for a week its been flagged MIA and chances are they will be deleted. However, during this period, the admins will attempt to PM/Message the owner of the account. If the message got to the owner; we ask for 24 hrs of complying with the request to sign onto the site and become active. Meaning-make a post. An exception, unless there is a timeline in which they will be gone later we ask that an Absent thread is posted instead. Those who have an absent thread up or has spoken to the main admin could save their characters so long as they do what's asked of them if the absent thread has been posted for some time. With no absent thread and lack of complying with the admins, the account will be deleted, therefore freeing up the Play by.
(C) ELLIE @ GANGNAM STYLE (i) new characters old members
We do not have a character limit but for starting there are only two characters people can start with. Gender is optional but everyone can create one wizard and/or one witch. After those two have been created people can post to earn money to buy any further characters from the store. We do ask that you only create the number of characters you feel and believe you can handle. This may change at one point but for the time being; we will accept the characters. We do ask if the numbers of male-female to try and remain as even as possible. If you have any questions, feel free to ask the admins.
(C) ELLIE @ GANGNAM STYLE (i) sizes
( a ) We do accept graphics on the individual accounts. The icons are 150x150.
( b ) Signature graphics are 500x300. Nothing larger. We'd rather not have the board stretched, and any images that attempt to stretch the board will be re-sized or removed. However, again if that is the case, there will be one warning, and if nothing is done about it they will be deleted without any further notice. Again, we work on a three-day basis.
(ii) made graphics
( a ) If the graphics can't be made personally, there is a graphic's board herein which can be tried. There are some who can at least re-size the images so you have them up on the character. Some may be able to make some fancy looking graphics for your character. Just put up a post in the graphics board or if someone has a thread there and taking requests put up a post.
( b ) Anyone who wants to put up a thread to do graphics, it's perfectly fine and even encouraged. Please don't put anyone's graphics down as they do take time and everyone needs to start somewhere. However, please be sure to post if you're accepting requests or if you're not accepting any at that point in time.
(iii) other sites
There are many sites out there where you can go for graphics. To list a few to check out and try are Caution 2.0, Shadowplay, RC&R, and even Back to Neverland. There are many sites out there to help with graphics or also to give tutorials to make your own. When all else fails, check around on those sites and you should be able to find other sites to do graphics.
(iv) hyper-linking
We DO NOT accept hyper-linking. Image links will be randomly checked. Those who have hyperlinked images will find the accounts automatically disabled until a member has spoken to an admin. When the disabled suspension is lifted it needs to be corrected within 24 hrs. Failure to comply, accounts will be deleted after this. To avoid hyper-linking use image sites such as tinypic, imgur, or even Photobucket. Do NOT use the link directly from the online source. It can create phishing sites it can also infect other people's computers with ransomware, malware, and more.
(C) ELLIE @ GANGNAM STYLE (i) harassment
I'm surprised it has come to this; however, here it is. Under My Skin has a Zero Tolerance for harassment. This is applied to both members and staff alike. This is not only rude and mean, but it's abuse. It's also a crime. Whether it's online or offline Harassment is the same, and it will not under any circumstances be tolerated or accepted here. There are no warnings given if this is a proven case and the member doing said activity will be removed, deleted and banned from the site.
(ii) bullying
This should be common sense not to bully anyone. We do ask people not to bully; to treat everyone with respect and dignity. To treat everyone on the site with respect and to just treat them the same way you'd want to be treated. If there is bullying going on, please contact Main Admin Kila in regards to the situation and it will be taken care of. A conversation which contains admin/member to admin/member bullying will need to be supplied. First will be a warning the second will be an account disable for 14 days. The third strike the player will be removed from the site depending on the grade of bulling. Severe enough, it could result in an automatic deletion and ban.
(iii) respecting admins
This section shouldn't even be in the rules or even listed and yet here it is. After how long, this has now been added to our rules. The admin team on Under My Skin are to be respected. Yes, we understand that our rulings can seem unfair and members may wish to challenge a ruling. That is perfectly fine to challenge the admins, HOWEVER, there is a fine line from challenging to disrespectful. Do not disrespect the admins, please. The admins will hear out the complaint and the opinions of the member(s) involved at which point a decision will be made. Please respect them. The admins of Under My Skin will do what they can to be fair to every individual. Bottom line, treat the admins the same way you'd want to be treated. If this can't be followed through, one if not both previous tolerating requests, harassment, and bullying will come into play. If further assistance is needed please supply the conversations of all parties involved to main admin Kila.
(C) ELLIE @ GANGNAM STYLE (i) fun
Even though this is at the end of this list, it's the most important rule on this site. Have fun. Be sure to rock this club; go all night and have Fun.
Thanks for taking the time to view our bylaws. Any questions or concerns, please feel free to PM an admin. Please note these are subject to change and be updated.
Kila, Heather, and Lauren
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Post by kilaicious on Feb 26, 2019 23:47:03 GMT -7
Under My Skin Canon List There is no canon list found on this site. The site takes place in the year 2043; there could be so many different variations of couples, children, and lost names that to build one could be nearly impossible. Seeing as there is no school, there is no real record of family names living within Diagon Alley or moving to and from Diagon Alley. So Under My Skin doesn't have any canon list. However, there could be wanted ads for friends, family, lovers, and enemies. That would be the best place to pick a character that has some relationship to current characters found on Under My Skin. (C) ELLIE @ GANGNAM STYLE |
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Post by kilaicious on Feb 26, 2019 23:52:51 GMT -7
Under My Skin Currancy System The currency system is known as galleons; following and staying true to the Wizarding world. With every post, there is a galleon value attached. More posts made, the more galleons each character will accumulate. There are no donations and characters can't share galleons. Each character will need to make their galleons by posting if they desire to buy anything from the shop. (C) ELLIE @ GANGNAM STYLE |
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Post by kilaicious on Feb 27, 2019 0:26:02 GMT -7
Under My Skin Races Wizards: Male magical beings.
Witches: Female magical beings.
Vampires: A creature known to be part of the family under the Living Dead. They are famed for bitting and sucking the blood out of their victims. They have been known to take prey on the muggles but seeing as the Ministry of Magic stepped in, they've grown to become more docile predators. Being able to be both magical and non-magical, these creatures live in and around the magical communities. Due to the magic, they are capable of entering into daylight-however they do find it somewhat unnerving at times with the bright light. Regardless, they are spotted by the pale skin and sharp fangs. Vampires can engage in typical and usual dining, enjoying and indulging on pastries, candies, and the like they do have an aversion to garlic, thusly being kept at bay by it. They do hold the enhanced general vampiric sense; speed, sight, smell, hearing, and strength.
Weres: In order to be a were of any kind, a witch or wizard needs to be bitten by a were during the power of the moon. Next moon, that witch or wizard will start to turn into the were that they were bitten from. During the change under the moon, they are not in control of themselves and usually not held accountable for what they've done. There has been a new discovery over the last decade where a potion of Wolfsbane can be taken daily during the week preceding the full moon. It will not stop the change however, it will render the were to keep their senses during the change leaving them virtually harmless.
Centaurs: Are not generally found or even seen roaming within the limits of Diagon Alley. However, that's not to say they're not welcome.
Giants: Are not generally found or even seen roaming within the limits of Diagon Alley. However, that's not to say they're not welcome.
Veelas: Typically found in and around waterways, there is and has been the rare and oddly sight of a veela roaming about. Usually, these creatures are half and less that move and live within magical communities. Even those who are half or less, are still rare to be found.
Halfbreeds: Any being or creature that isn't a pure magical being or pure creature. Somewhere in the blood line there was one non-human parent. They're either a magical being that holds some level of muggle blood mixed and coursing through their bodies with their magical blood or they're a creature that's been mixed with another creature or magical being. If they're a creature that's mixed with a magical wizard or witch, they are entitled to magical abilities including but not limited to a wand and patronus. (C) ELLIE @ GANGNAM STYLE |
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welcome
Under My Skin is an RPG Site for beginners to advanced. The setting is in Diagon Alley, London, England. The year of our scene is 2043. Under My Skin is now open. Under My Skin recognizes one account per character. Feel free to look around the site and stop by the C-Box to chat if there are any questions, concerns, or suggestions. There is no canon list for Under My Skin.
There has been peace throughout the wizarding world for some time now. There are still some strange activity that floats about caused by Insurgents, former Death Eaters, and the Revolutionists, previous Order of the Phoenix. No traces or signs of a dark lord. There have been rumours of a possible uprising from one side or the other, but the Ministry hasn't been able to find any direct leads.
updates
-Under My Skin is officially opened.
-With a few tweaks here and there Under My Skin has been fully updated.
-Application has been posted, table of contents and navigation has been updated. Still more to come.
-More updates to the table of contents and navigation being built up. A lot more is to come.
-New plot. Rules have been added along with a lot more information about Under My Skin to come.
-New skin and many new updates with more to come.
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credits
Under My Skin was created by Kila. Content is copyrighted to Under My Skin unless otherwise stated. The skin is created by Wolf of Gangnam Style. The board and thread remodel is by Kagney
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