Post by Molione on Dec 14, 2016 10:38:31 GMT -5
Welcome to Season of Wars, traveler!
Looking for where and how to start here in Azeroth? Look no further, as our guide seeks to help you get started as painlessly as possible. If there's anything this guide doesn't answer, we have a couple of options for you: post in our guest-friendly Questions & Suggestions forum, or PM a staff member (Sargeras (aka Khamnin), Molione, Leaf, or Nazcool) and we'll be happy to point you in the right direction!
To start, be sure to read our rules. Very important stuff, can't start without them. Once you've done that, you can check out our current plot, which should get you up to speed on where we are and possibly where we're going in our story. All of our canon characters, playable races and classes are available for your perusal as well. (These are always being expanded, so if you see something you want that's not there, just ask!)
Like what you see? Then it's time to register!!
Step One: Register as your OOC name. This is how you'll connect your accounts. This is required for all members.
Step Two: Register your character's account.
* We're an Account per Character site, so that means you'll have an account for every character. Don't worry, Proboards does have an account switcher! Just look for the icon of the two small people in the bottom right corner once you're logged in. You can register a second account there for easy connections and switch whenever you like. (You can also connect accounts later if needed.)
** Also, don't worry that it only allows you a short registration name. We know WoW characters have long as heck names. You can change your display name to that full name later in your profile. That registration name is just for easy log-in and tagging purposes!
Step Three: Got a canon? Fantastic, we shall need your leadership (or whatever you bring to the table) in the days to come. Check the canon list to see who's taken and who's needed (listed at the bottom of the thread). Post in the canon claims with your OOC account! You have one week from posting in the claim to finish your canon application before your reservation runs out. (Ask Sargeras (Khamnin) for an extension if you need.)
Step Four: Grab the application template and post your application here using your OOC account. If it's a Work in Progress, put WIP in the title. Otherwise it will be assumed completed upon posting -- expect a staff review within 48 hours.
* Need any help with images or anything else? Just ask a staff member! Also, keep an eye out for Kha's character modeling shop if you need help making an OC.
Step Five: Once you're approved, go ahead and start posting using that character account! We recommend at least spiffy-ing it up with a nice avatar of your character, and you'll typically be given guidance on where to post first to get involved in the plot. Staff will update anything else so long as you've posted in the canon claims (if necessary). Also, feel free to check out our plotters and wanted ads here to plot with fellow members. Welcome to Seasons of War!!
"But where's your c-box?" you may be asking.
We don't have a c-box or shoutbox, and instead make use of Discord, a free to use chat application that you can use from directly in your browser window! I personally enjoy the application, but you are not required to download it in order to use it.
Join our Channel here!
* (Link also provided on the front page of the forum in a redirect forum.)
Quick instructions and helpful tips on using Discord!
Discord has an app, but you do not need to download it to use it in either desktop or mobile versions! You can use it right in your browser!! I do recommend actually registering though so you can keep one account all together. (I will put in a good word for the app: I think it's clean and well laid out, not to mention convenient, but it is completely optional to participate!)
Need to change your name in the server? Simply right click and select "Change Nickname." It only affects the server you're currently in, so just do that in the SoW server and ta-da! (Unfortunately, this only works on desktop, ask a staff member for help if you're on mobile. We'll assign you a usergroup when you join as well.)
Want to PM a member? On desktop, just right click on the member and click "message". It should take you right to a Direct Message window with that user.
On mobile, it's a bit more complicated. But, start in the users window (the people icon on the left). Then tap on the name of the person you want to talk to, then hit the little person icon in the top left corner. From there, hit the three vertical dots in the same corner, and from there you can click "send message." Phew!
As a note for mobile users, a lot of stuff is tucked away in collapsible side menus, so be sure to explore!
Any further questions, just ask. I personally am a big fan of Discord and use it a lot, so I'll do my best to help. Enjoy, and talk to you soon! :>