Post by Goanna on Jul 5, 2011 2:45:15 GMT -5
Frequently Asked Questions
Um... what is Avelle?
Avelle is a roleplay game where you can develop or improve your writing skills by participating in multiplayer plots involving the mythical animals of Avelle. Characters will grow old and start families, before eventually passing away. You can meet other young writers here and generally have a great time!
I just signed up! What do I do now?
There's a guide created especially to help new members out with getting started. Check it out here.
Why was my character form rejected?
Hopefully the staff member who rejected your form will have explained why. Otherwise, you can message any staff member for help. A basic list of reasons for rejections include but are not limited to;
-not enough detail/description
-a name that doesn't fit in with the other Avellians
-using chatspeak in the form
-having an unrealistic backstory
Remember that you can always go back and edit your form, and have it re-assessed!
I want babies!
Don't we all! If your character wants to breed, and has a partner, you'll have to make sure it's the right season, and then can post a courtship between the two characters. Once this has taken place, the owners of the two characters will have to message staff members to generate the baby/s for them. The offspring's gender and colour/s will be decided by the staff and posted on the offspring board. The players can then choose if they'd like to play any of the offspring, or whether they can be put up for adoption by other players.
What's with the seasons?
Avelle's gameplay is divided into seasons. Each season lasts as long as the site requires it, i.e. the admin will decided when the season changes, depending on posting activity. The seasons mark times of the year when different species may do different things, such as breed or birth, or migrate or hibernate. At certain times of the year special events may occur as well. The seasons are basically there to help players know the atmosphere when posting, and provide a frame for aging. Avelle does not, therefore, enable liquid time.
When do Avellians age?
Every Summer, characters age by 1 year. This should be updated on the character's profile by each player.
What's with the bird and the deer?
They are Solayi and Vetis, the guardian spirits of Avelle! Check out the folklore boards for more information.
I don't like my avatar/forum background
That's an easy fix then! Simply go to your profile and then click "modify profile". From there you will find the options to change the site skin (background) or your avatar. More will be added with time, so keep an eye out for updates and feel free to test them all out!
What is meant by 'semi-intelligent'?
This simply means that the playable species are capable of thought, emotion, ritual, celebration and feeling, like humans, but they still exist as wild animals. Think of Disney movies for good examples; e.g. The Lion King, Bambi, Brother Bear, etc. In all these movies the animals are emotionally similar to humans, but still live and behave as animals.
How active do I have to be?
On Avelle, we aim to have a fairly laid back and understanding attitude towards members and their posting. So, we don't have activity checks, etc. We won't chase you if you leave or don't post for a while, knowing how annoying extra pressure can be. That said, if you are leaving for an extended period, or are having some muse difficulties, it would be appreciated if you could let everyone else know so they aren't waiting on posts from you!