Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2014 20:34:06 GMT -6
Here are some common questions asked on VWW, sorted into vague categories. If you've read this thread and all of the rules/guides but your question still isn't answered, just post a thread in this board and the staff team will be happy to assist you! Note that it's helpful if your thread title is related to whatever you're asking.
New information may be added here, so make sure to check back every so often!
Disclaimer: This board is not to be used for help with coding (HTML/BBCode questions are okay), help/hiring on your site, or anything unrelated to VWW. This board is for the purpose of asking and answering questions related to VWW, not for help on creating your site or a 411 service.
General Site Information
Accounts And Characters
Rule-Breaking And Permissions
Miscellaneous
New information may be added here, so make sure to check back every so often!
Disclaimer: This board is not to be used for help with coding (HTML/BBCode questions are okay), help/hiring on your site, or anything unrelated to VWW. This board is for the purpose of asking and answering questions related to VWW, not for help on creating your site or a 411 service.
General Site Information
Q: Does VWW have an official map?
A: No. However, we are currently working on one!
Q: How do I become an apprentice/warrior/etc?
A: Once you have enough posts, look for the ceremony thread in your Clan's main board. You'll need to make sure you meet any additional requirements listed, and then post there. A staff member in your Clan will eventually make your ceremony thread; at that point, you are free to change your name (if applicable) and start roleplaying as the next rank.
Q: Can I be a leader/deputy/medicine cat?
A: No, sorry. These are all staff positions, so you would need to be hired in order to become one. Additionally, two queens per Clan are permanent with staff powers, but we have one rotating spot for anyone who wants their she-cat to have kittens. Just sign up for it in the nursery.
Q: What if I want to roleplay something other than a wolf or domestic cat?
A: You are free to join or make a thread in the RPG Board. Please keep in mind, however, that those two animals are the only ones allowed on the main site. Foxes used to be allowed but were discontinued due to lack of interest.
Q: How do I "tag" someone?
A: Put their username right after this symbol: "@". Remember that their display name may not be the same as their username; though; go to their profile page and copy/paste it from there if you're unsure. A successful tag will look like this: @drought.
Q: Why doesn't VWW have a chat box?
A: It does... just not on-site. We have a Xat, which several members regularly go on. You can find it here. But be warned: the rules of VWW do not necessarily apply there. You'll see an abundance of swearing and other mature themes. Do not go on the chat if your parents wouldn't be okay with you seeing these things. Please note: the old Xat group (69065012) is no longer in use, follow the link above for the new chat.
Accounts And Characters
Q: Is my character allowed to have a sexuality that isn't straight?
A: Yep! You have complete freedom when it comes to that.
Q: Can my character be a gender other than male or female?
A: We do not have an official decision on this, and completely support real people outside of the gender binary, but the answer for now is a tentative "no". Sorry!
Q: I want to use my account for a new character; can it be recycled?
A: Yep! Just post in this board or message any leader; your post count will be reset.
Q: How do I change my display name/edit my signature/etc?
A: There's a guide about profile editing in the Essential Information board.
Q: How can I put an image in my signature or resize the image?
A: There's also a guide for this in the Essential Information board.
Q: I want a custom title! How can I get one on my account?
A: Look for the custom title request thread stickied in this board, and post there.
Q: Can my character have purple eyes and green fur?
A: Unrealistic pelt/eye colors are prohibited on VWW.
Q: Someone else has the exact same name as me. What can I do?
A: This mostly applies to Clan cats, since some one-part names like "Rose" and "Flame" are very common. If someone has the exact same warrior name as you, bring it up with a staff member. Chances are that the person who gave one person their suffix wasn't aware that it was already taken. If another person just has the same prefix as you, that's really not a cause for concern; the first part of a Clan cat's name doesn't belong to any one person. Please don't get upset if you make a Firekit and discover that there are twenty other Firekits on the site.
Rule-Breaking And Permissions
Q: I saw a member breaking a rule! What should I do?
A: There is an option to report a post in a thread. You'll find it if you click the little gear icon next to the "Quote" and "Like" buttons. From there, staff will automatically be notified and they will deal with the problem. (Please don't mini-mod or abuse this feature.) If the rule-breaking occurred in a private message, PM a staff member with a screenshot of the incident.
Q: Can I roleplay with someone from another Clan/group?
A: Yes! Border meetings are allowed if the characters are just chatting from their respective sides of the scent line, but you need to get staff permission for trespassing.
Q: How do I switch Clans/join a different group?
A: You need permission from staff in your current group and the one you want to join. Message them.
Q: Is my character allowed to have offspring?
A: If you have a she-cat in a Clan, check out the temporary mother sign-ups in the nursery. Toms in a Clan can message one of the permanent queens asking to be the father of a litter. If you have a cat outside the Clans or a wolf, just ask a staff member for permission to have kits/pups.
Q: I want to change my character's appearance/name. Is that possible?
A: Yes, you can usually change these things without asking staff. However, please do not do this too often; your characters should generally retain the same appearance and name (prefix) throughout their lives. This is just a solution if you are unhappy with something about your character. It is not a decision that should be made on a whim.
Miscellaneous
Q: Why are there Dragon Age/Krispy Kreme references all over the site?
A: Those are either censored swears or leftovers from old April Fool's jokes. Try not to look directly at them.
Q: There's something horribly wrong with the site! Lava is oozing from the threads and every image has been replaced by a lolcat! What should I do?
A: Sometimes the staff team gets bored and makes weird things happen. It will probably be back to normal soon. In the event of an actual site hack, which is incredibly unlikely, please just remain calm and have patience with us while we restore order.