Posted by STRAY on Jul 19, 2023 23:08:44 GMT
• Currently, you may make up to five (5) characters for free. Additional "slots" can be purchased from the site shop.
• Please keep WIP forms to a minimum. Inactive WIPs (have not been edited for a month) will be archived. We will never delete your work.
• History on a character form is optional but encouraged for young cats (kits or newly-made apprentices). It is mandatory for older apprentices/adult cats. If the character has had significant events in the past, it must be included on the form (injuries, dangerous encounters, death of a loved one, etc.)
• For images, you may use your own art, a Picrew, or a photo, as long as the cat's appearance is clear. We still require a written description both for practical and accessibility purposes.
• Refrain from using unnatural names. While not banned, we also ask that you avoid using prefixes that are already compound words or have many (4+) syllables if you can. If you're unsure, ask staff in the Help channel of the Discord. On the topic of names, you may refer to this guide for inspiration!
• No unrealistic fur or eye colors. Pelts may be tinted certain colors and eyes can be mildly unnatural when stylized in art, but please refrain from using neon colors.
• If a High Rank opens and you create a character for that role, do not delete it if you do not win the High Rank. This is seen as bad sportsmanship and will result in a warning.
• You may hold two High Ranks at one time─one leader/deputy and one healer/matriarch. You can also have a healer and a matriarch, just not two of either. They must be in different Clans. This amount is subject to change depending on interest and forum size. Note: At the time of this being written, STRAY currently holds three HRs, one across each Clan. This is to ensure the start of the RP and eventual transfer of power goes smoothly. Also, to demonstrate the duties of a new rank in Windsong: see below!
• Perma-queens have been replaced by Matriarchs. More information on this role can be found in Ranks & Requirements and the Matriarchs guide. These are a High Rank and must be applied for.
• On the topic of queens, you are not allowed to create a new cat that is currently pregnant (see Bans). Your cat can have had kits in the past, but if they are alive, they must be full warriors (>12 moons). Subject to change as time goes on and litters are bred onsite.
• If making a clan cat, be sure to read up on that clan here. The cat doesn't necessarily have to match that clan's "typical" appearance (they are encouraged to), but they should generally follow that clan's lifestyle.
• Outsiders joining clans must change their name to a clan name. If not, they must have a good reason not to do so.
• Leaders will choose whether or not an outsider can join a clan. Do not push the matter if the leader says no, it's just part of roleplaying.
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ENCOURAGEMENTS
An encouraged role is one that does not have many cats to fill it. We would appreciate it a lot if you considered putting your character in this role!
Warriors in all Clans. Please consider applying for a High Rank!
DISCOURAGEMENTS
A discouraged role is one that already has a lot of cats to fill it or doesn't make sense lore-wise. You may still make a cat in that role, but if other people also have the same idea as you, only one person may actually be able to fulfill it before the role is banned.
Apprentices.
Outsider-born Clan cats. If you must, either consider putting them in RidgeClan (they're friendly with outsiders) or have them be taken in by the Clans as a kit.
BANS
A banned role is one that no one is allowed to fill, usually because there are too many cats in it already or it doesn't make sense lore-wise. If you'd like to know how long or why a role is banned, please ask in the Help channel of the Discord server.
Kits.
Pregnant queens (this bypasses our breeding system).
An encouraged role is one that does not have many cats to fill it. We would appreciate it a lot if you considered putting your character in this role!
Warriors in all Clans. Please consider applying for a High Rank!
DISCOURAGEMENTS
A discouraged role is one that already has a lot of cats to fill it or doesn't make sense lore-wise. You may still make a cat in that role, but if other people also have the same idea as you, only one person may actually be able to fulfill it before the role is banned.
Apprentices.
Outsider-born Clan cats. If you must, either consider putting them in RidgeClan (they're friendly with outsiders) or have them be taken in by the Clans as a kit.
BANS
A banned role is one that no one is allowed to fill, usually because there are too many cats in it already or it doesn't make sense lore-wise. If you'd like to know how long or why a role is banned, please ask in the Help channel of the Discord server.
Kits.
Pregnant queens (this bypasses our breeding system).