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Angel Tide->FAQ
USER MAINTENANCE
Why should I register?
Does this forum use cookies?
How do I clear my cookies?
How can I change the information in my profile?
What is the signature for?
I lost my password, what can I do?
What are member titles or status ranks?
How do I get a picture under my username?
FORUM USAGE
General RULES -- VERY IMPORTANT
Can I search the forum?
Can I send email to other members?
What is Private Messaging?
How do I use the Member List?
How do I use the calendar?
What are announcements?
READING AND POSTING MESSAGES
Are there any special codes/tags I can use to markup my posts?
What is email notification?
What are smilies?
How do I create and vote in polls?
What are Attachments?
Can I edit my own posts?
What Are Moderators?
SUBFORUM-SPECIFIC RULES
Role-Playing // Clans & Guilds
What is RP?
General Rules:
What are the Clans & Guilds of AngelTide all about?
Club Forum
General Rules:
USER MAINTENANCE
Why should I register?
Obviously so you can post and join in on the conversation. :) If you register you'll be able to:
Post New Threads
Reply to those threads
Edit your posts
Send/Receive private messages through the board's PM system
It's easy! The requirements include: a username (25-character limit), password, and a valid email address. If you're afraid of getting SPAM, you'll easily avoid this by choosing the option of 'hide email address.'
*If you are under the age of 13, the administrator may require that a parent or guardian provides consent before allowing you to complete the registration process. More information about this is available during the registration process.
Does this forum use cookies?
First of all, what are cookies? Cookies are used to enable functions such as showing whether or not a thread or forum you are viewing has new posts since your last visit, or to automatically log you back in when you return to the site after being away for a while.
The use of this function is optional so if you don't like it, simply disable in your Control Panel. Also when you register, you will be given the option to 'Automatically login when you return to the site'. This will store your username and password in a cookie, stored on your computer. It is recommended that you disable this when you're using a shared computer though.
How do I clear my cookies?
By logging out. Or you can click the link in the main page that says 'delete cookies set by this board' on the bottom of the page.
How can I change the information in my profile?
By clicking the My Controls link found on top of the main forum page. It's found in the upper right side of window.
In the control panel you are able to compose new messages or reply to received ones. In order to change information click the links found under 'Personal Profile'. You may edit the following: profile (email, birthday, etc.)) ; signature, avatar settings and personal photo.
What is the signature for?
Signatures are found under every post you make. Signatures include written text or images (also known as personal banners). And they have a limit of 1500 characters.
Banners have the following restrictions:
Max width: 500px ; Max height: 150px >> standard size.
(basically as long as it doesn't stretch the tables or the file itself is too big, which slows down the loading time.)
Any violations besides size restrictions, such as a signature containing profanity, obscene, or questionable material will be automatically edited by a staff member. The member shall then receive a warning. Further violations after 3 warnings shall warrant a ban from the message board. Ban means no mo' posting, yo.
*Animated banners are more than welcome but please refrain from making them too elaborate, as this may affect loading time for some members.
I lost my password, what can I do?
Simply click the 'Forgotten Your Password' link and you'll get an email containing your password and how to reset it.
What are member titles or status ranks?
There are two types of status ranks:
Official Forum Group: These are automatically set by the admin in the board. Each member is segregated into certain groups:
True[Angel] signifies admins.
Forsaken[Angel] signifies ex-admins.
Angelic Knight signifies SuperMods.
Warrior Angel signifies Mods.
winged ones... are for regular members.
Custom Member Title: This can be done through 'edit profile info'. You can put anything here, really.
*Note that this is available after the member makes at least 10 posts.
How do I get a picture under my username?
These are called avatars. Obviously, you can change this under 'edit avatar settings'. The board provides a set of avatars you may use but you may also upload your own direct link from your own host. (ex hosts: Photobucket, etc.)
Avatar restrictions:
Max height: 100px ; Max width: 100px
Must be no larger than 25 KB
Accepted file types: .gif .jpeg .jpg .png .bmp
*Like banners, animated avatars are also more than welcome but please refrain from making them too elaborate, as this may affect loading time for some members.
FORUM USAGE
General RULES
1. FLAMING
- A big no no in the forum. Flaming is basically insulting of members or taunting (provoking members to flame/retaliate). As much as possible AT wants to promote a friendly environment for all members. Flaming others is prohibited and should not be initiated for any reason whatsoever. Any member caught or reported shall be automatically banned. Flaming also includes thrashing of other forums. This ensues forum wars which is also being avoided.
2. SPAMMING
- Well, I'm sure you know what this is. Any post that includes senseless gibberish or off-topic banter is considered spam. This is prohibited in the whole forum except in 'Spam and Such' subforum. All post counts in this subforum are however, omitted. Therefore if you're only in there to raise your post count (which is completely stupid in my opinion), then you're out of luck. :p Any violation to this rule shall warrant a warning; further violations warrant a ban.
*If you insist that SPAM is actually food then by all means, let us discuss it in the Debate subforum. :)
3. OFF-TOPIC POSTS
- What this is, is quite self-explanatory. As much as possible we would like to avoid this. When posting or replying to threads, it is imperative that members stay on the topic that is being discussed. Meaning if we're talking about carrots right now, don't randomly talk about the movie you just watched. If you want to talk about that movie, go ahead and create a new thread in the respective forum. Of course you may stretch the connection a bit yet still stay on topic. Like let's say one of the characters is a carrot. That's completely acceptable.
4. EXCESSIVE PROFANITY
- Excessive profanity or cursing is not allowed. This especially applies when you're refering to other members (which means, you're flaming). We understand that some people curse as an expression so that's tolerable. But take note that we have kiddies (minors) here and possible younger visitors hence we should show a little maturity and avoid cursing and dirty language. Set a good example (*ahem*like Elza xD) to the younger set, yo. Warnings are given to those who violate this rule. Curse words are automatically censored by the board. If you're going to do it in L33t form, you'll still get a warning.
5. ADVERTISING
- Advertising of any site is prohibited. If you have a new forum/site you'd like promote, we suggest you do that through your signature. Any threads/posts made for the purpose of advertising will be deleted. If you want to be affiliates, PM or email an admin. Preferably one of the active ones so you'll get an answer as soon as possible. However, PMing or emailing members for the purpose of advertising is also not allowed.
6. Member Moderation/Playing as staff
- Remember how you're a member and you tell this other member he's spamming? Totally not allowed. We have moderators, supermods, admins. Let them do their job. Don't you feel terrible making the staff look bad? I bet not but seriously, this is the sort of thing they're here for. If you see ANY violation made by your fellow members, the best thing to do is PM the mod for that particular forum or either a supermod or admin and they'll gladly take care of it. If you don't know who the mods are, simply check which group a member belongs to, which can easily be seen whenever a member posts. (You may also refer to a guide above or click the 'moderating team' link in the main page.) Unless you're a mod, do not try to reprimand another member.
7. DOUBLE-POSTING
- Strictly not allowed. It is recommended to use the 'edit function' to a post whenever changes are required.
Case/s when double-posting is allowed:
When attaching files. You cannot edit a post and add attachment at the same time so a double-post shall be authorized.
The post is too long and you've exceeded the character limit.
8. SPOILERS
Before posting anything that contains spoilers (ie: movie/game plots, endings, etc.), there should be a warning placed in the description of the post or at the beginning of the thread in bold letters along with a space between the warning and actual post. At the moment, the addition of spoiler tags is underway so for now, a spoiler warning should be displayed.
9. MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS
As a member you are only entitled to one account. If the email/ip addresses match, the member will be confronted for an explanation. Depending on what the case is, it may end in account deletion.
Exception to this rule:
Members living in the same household and using the same computer such as: siblings, roomates, etc. Proof shall then be required of the member/s in question.
10. PLAGIARISM
Stealing somebodys work or idea and also posting them on the board (and claimed as yours) is just stupid and will be instantly reported to the owner of the stolen work. We will find out and BAN any member without warning.
11. HAX0RS (HACKING)
... are teh sucks. You will be caught, persecuted and banned without warning.
12. BANNING of MEMBERS
- Well if you've read through the FAQ, you should know by now what constitutes a ban.
But for all you lazy people, here's a rundown and clarifications:
BANNING process is done in this order: WARNING >> TEMPORARY WEEK BAN >> PERMANENT BAN.
They apply to the following:
FLAMING
*Note: Excessive flaming such as posting racist, sexist or explicit remarks shall result to immediate permanent ban and disregard the process above.
EXCESSIVE CURSING (ie: saying the S-word, F-word every 5 seconds, etc.)
The rest constitutes instant BAN without warning:
HACKING OF THE FORUM
PLAGIARIZING
TREMENDOUS SPAMMING
TREMENDOUS ADVERTISING
*Banning is permanent. Once you've been banned, you're gone for life and we won't let you back. So, have message board etiquette. If the member who's been banned comes back and creates another account, they will be promptly IP banned, which means that the individual will no longer view the forum at all.
Can I search the forum?
Yup. But it's not really that necessary or really effective. =/ The search engine is Google-based. However, if you insist, simply click the search link on top of the page and type whatever it is you're searching for (ei: member, topic, etc.). :)
Can I send email to other members?
Yes (click the link found under a member's post or through the member page) but take note that some members have disabled the viewing of their email address to prevent spam. If you're going to use the board's email function, the admins will have access to your emails/messages. So unless you're going to use the email function for questionable purposes, be warned that you'll be easily caught. It's recommended that you use the Private Messaging function instead, although we're in no way saying you should send malicious messages that way either.
What is Private Messaging?
Messages that are private?:p Well seriously they are private! Er... it's like email, only, it can be done only in the board. =p So you know, other people can't see and it's for easy access for members!:p
How do I use the Member List?
The member list contains a complete alphabetically ordered list of all the registered members. Along with the list, general info is showed; such as: level (shows how active the member is), group (whether the member is part of the staff or a regular member), date joined, number of posts and contact info. If you click the username, you'll be taken to a page with further details about the member.
How do I use the calendar?
The calender shows the events for the forum and birthdays of members. If you want to look in advance what may happen, you can do so by clicking the 'calendar' link. But you cannot add new events unless you're an admin. If you however would like an event added, simply PM any of the active admins and have them check whatever it is you want added. Birthdays on the other hand are automatically added to the calendar.
What are announcements?
Announcements are simply, messages posted by Admins or Moderators concerning updates or future events that will happen in the forum. There is a specific forum for announcements and it is advisable that members read them to be aware of the important stuff happenning within the forum.
*PLEASE NOTE: ANNOUNCEMENTS MAY ONLY BE MADE BY STAFF MEMBERS. You may reply in the announcement threads but you may NOT create a thread. ANY MEMBER CAUGHT CREATING AN ANNOUNCEMENT WITHOUT PRIOR STAFF PERMISSION WILL BE WARNED. You may however, ask a staff member to place an announcement for you. Simply PM a staff member in order to do this.
READING AND POSTING MESSAGES
Are there any special codes/tags I can use to markup my posts?
HTML use is being blocked in the forum for protection against spammers or advertisers using frames. BBcode is what's being used in the forum. It's a lot like HTML only instead of '<', '[' is being used. For further description, click on the link 'BBcode help' found when you add a reply to a post.
What is email notification?
An automatic email received from the forum whenever someone replies to a forum you are subscribed to or just recently posted/replied in. You can turn off this annoying function in you control panel. :)
What are smilies?
Itty bitty images that show emotion (hence they can be called emoticons); you can click from a list that shows up in your posts.
How do I create and vote in polls?
By clicking the 'Create Poll' button found in subforums. Just input all the necessary information such as: Question, poll choices and type of poll (ei: multiple or single choice). Creating a poll constitutes a new thread where you can pick whether members are allowed to reply or not. A total of 15 poll options are allowed per poll.
*Also note that the same posting rules apply for polls. Any polls that contain any explicit language, themes, spam or the like will be removed and a warning given to the member in question.
What are Attachments?
Files that can be uploaded to the board and shown along with your posts. The 'attach file' button can be found under the add reply page.
*Take note that not all types of file are accepted.
Can I edit my own posts?
Of course! In fact it's strongly adviced that members 'edit' their posts instead of double posting. When you forget something or you'd like to add more to a post you've made, the edit function is most convenient.
What Are Moderators?
Moderators are the members in charge of particular forums. Their powers are a limited compared to supermods and admins. They can edit/close/move posts around in the specific subforum they're in charge of. They're also the people to go in case of problems within a subforum. They also belong to the forum group, 'Warrior Angel', although to be more specific, look below the subforum description. (ie: Led by 'membernamehere'). Also, if you encounter problems relating to a specific subforum, please PM the moderater concerned rather than hassling one of the Admins. If you then do not get a response, contact an Admin stating that you did not get a response and one of us will sort the problem.
SUBFORUM-SPECIFIC RULES
Role-Playing // Clans & Guilds
What is RP?
Short for role-playing. It's where you play pretend to be some kick-arse Fighter when in fact you're just a geek like all of us. :p But you're not alone because the other geeks will be 'fighting'-er, playing with you there. ;) So, create a story, join or create battles! By battles, we mean fun-filled, creative battles that is not intended on flaming others. :p
General Rules:
Refer to this page for details and requirements.
What are the Clans & Guilds of AngelTide all about
I dunno what this is but I suppose it's related to whatever is written under their respective headers. :p
Club Forum
A place to create clubs or a group believing in a cause or sharing the same interests.
General Rules:
- Limit creation of clubs to 5 only. If you'd like to create more clubs, you'll have to close one of the 5 previous ones. (PM a staff member to do this)
- There is no limit in joining clubs.
- There is a restriction of 2 large club banners in signatures. Anything smaller than 100x50 are excluded from this rule.
- The club banner restrictions are: 400x100. Anything bigger shall be taken down by an admin.
- Spammy/pointless clubs are strictly prohibited. This goes the same for illegal/questionable/obscene clubs. The staff shall decide whether your club fits under these categories. If you have a problem with the decision then feel free to PM one of the admins about it.
- If no one joins the club, you may not make a double-post proclaiming no one's joined or reinviting members to join. In fact, anyone caught doing this will be given a warning, and then if they repeat, their club will be shut down.
- A club should at least have 2-3 members within 2 weeks before it's considered a club or else, the club shall cease to exist.
RP Rules
1. No god-modding.
One can never be invincible at all times, thus we strictly prohibit one from dodging all attacks from a fellow RPer and making him look like he is way superior from the other. It is also strictly prohibited to dictate the outcome of your attack unless it only created a minor result, a blocked or missed attack for an instance. (commonly used for a set-up or combo.) Meaning, you can never say that your attack connected to your opponent.
2. No spamming/multiple posting. (See forum guildelines about this rule.)
3. A Role Playing Bio must be created first before joining an RP Story/Battle.
4. You cannot "completely" control another RPers character unless that RPer agreed or that RPer is inactive. However you can control NPCs(Non Playable Characters) to enhance the story or give more info about your character and the likes.
5. If your fellow RPer somewhat agreed to let you have some control over his character or he/she is inactive, you have the right to do so. However, there are some limitations on to what extent you can do:
You need to read and study his/her bio first so you would know all the essential info.
Upon reading his/her info, you must based judgements, reactions, moves and the likes from what you've learned.
You can only be a guide and not a puppeteer of his character. You cannot make him fall in love, loose, die, etc. In short, you can only do minor/limited things.
6. Please always try to be active to the RP Story/Battle that you've joined. Please do refrain
however, from posting after every other post. Have your fair share of posts.
7. Indicate side notes/comments/suggestions/off topic part (usually referred to as "OOC" or Out OF Character) at the bottom if there are any. Indicate a marker so it becomes obvious and everyone will know.
8. Have fun and enjoy Role Playing. Be nice to everyone and don't take it against them. Please do remember that behind those fantasy characters are people who just want some adventure and fun. Refrain from quarrels and flames.
FAQ prepared/compiled by Elza with cooperation from Aronic (for RP/Clans section) and Katrak. If you have questions, PM an admin and not Elza because she's just a slave- volunteer. =p
Edited by [...Neo_Sephiroth...] 15/9/05
