Post by Zee on Jun 17, 2008 19:19:43 GMT -7
GENERAL (IC/OOC)[/b]:
1. Be respectful.
2. This is a PG-13 site. Please act appropriately.
3. Activity is crucial.
4. You can join an unlimited number of characters.
5. Remember: Aestival is a realistic human/horse rpg. With pets.
6. Pictures under are allowed in signatures as long as they don't modify the width of the board.
7. Money DOES have to be kept track of in this game.
8. This game is concentrated around the idea that you can create several characters, while advancing with each one individually and uniquely.
9. Pictures must be properly credited.
10. Posting templates on your ‘modify profile’ page make it easier to post with different templates for different characters. Play around with it or ask Zee for help.
11. Do NOT register with more than one OOC name. I will find out, and money in both your accounts will be wiped.
*New Members* Before joining all you need to know are things listed in italics.[/i][/b]
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HORSES[/b]:
General:
1. Horses age at the rate determined by their riders.
2. The academy horses cannot be owned by any individual rider.
3. You may rp your own horse, or ask another player to.
4. Horses die for realistic reasons only.
5. The riding school has stallions you may breed to.
6. Horses must be played as pregnant before giving birth.
7. Competitions are graded strictly.
8. Foals can show in hand.
9. You may buy/sell horses with other players.
10. Privately owned studs are stabled in the Gelding barn.
Breeding:
1. Horses do not have to be of the same breed to produce a foal.
2. You must post a breeding request to be accepted or declined by the staff.
3. If breeding with a horse owned by another rider, you must obtain their permission before you come to the staff.
4. You must post a minimum of three posts with the pregnant mare before she gives birth.
5. No graphic breeding or birthing please.
6. Occasionally twins will be born, but this is often very hard on the mare. This is decided by Zee and will be a surprise.
7. If breeding to the school’s or another character’s stud for a fee, the transaction must be noted on your bank page.
Showing:
1. Horses must be a minimum age of three (3) in order to compete in any under-saddle competition.
2. Staff will determine the winner of a competition based on realistic stats.
3. Pregnant mares and mares with unweaned foals cannot be shown.
4. Horses cannot be shown in any competition other than the one they have been trained in.
5. Any horse can be entered in the school’s races, although breed ability is a factor.
Stallions:
1. Stallions can be put up for stud.
2. Only 5 school stallions can stand at stud at a time.
3. Stallions can breed as soon as reach age two (breeding this early is often unsuccessful) and as late as 20.
4. Stallions can be gelded at any age for any reason, as long as it is played out at the Veterinarian.
5. The school's studs can be bred with any privately owned mare.
Mares:
1. Mares can be bred as soon as age three (3) and as late as age twenty five (25).
2. Pregnant mares can not be ridden or shown in any competition other than halter.
3. Pregnant mares must be kept in the breeding barn to be monitored.
Foals:
1. Foals mature realistically with their dam if played by the same character.
2. Colts and fillies can be shown only in halter competitions.
3. Foals are weaned at five (5) months.
4. Foals, just like mature horses, can get sick.
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HUMANS[/b]:
General:
1. Humans under 10 years old will not be accepted.
2. Each character ages at the rate their rper chooses.
3. There is no character limit per member.
4. This one is more of a request: Please be unique.
5. All types of riding styles and levels accepted
6. You cannot join a riding instructor. Those must be requested for on the Report board. Zee will evaluate applications.
7. Each character gets their own room in a cabin.
8. You MUST keep track of your money for each character in this game.
9. You may separately join two other horses/pets to accompany each character and the horse/pet they joined with. Any more than that must be imported. (don't worry, importing is unlimited)
Living Quarters/Cabins:
1. The cabins are coed, but children attend the school as well. Be a good role model. J
2. Get a room. You know what I mean.
3. The cabins are non smoking.
4. You cannot claim a room in the Silver cabin.
5. Students can decorate their rooms however they want. Home away from home!
6. Pets are allowed in the cabins.
7. Two students per room maximum.
Money:
1. Each member begins the game with $20,000 total school credit ($). This is the currency used in the game.
2. You must post your transactions on your own bank board. (assigned after registration)
3. Zee will update your totals bi-weekly on Mondays and Fridays.
4. There are calculators located on several pages around the site to help you keep track.
5. Your bank page is listed under your OOC name.
6. Your money is shared by all your characters
7. You gain money by posting and winning competitions.
8. You may view your updated amounts on your profile.
9. Twice every actual month, your account will be credited with $10,000.
Showing:
1. Students show based on their skill level.
2. Judges base riders realistically according to actual breed/sport standards.
3. Accidents and faults can and do happen, please think about that.
4. Races are conducted on a volunteer level.
5. Results will be posted at the bottom of each thread.
6. Prizes will be awarded by the mods assigned to each type. (mods must have knowledge of requested type)
7. Prizes are:
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PETS[/b]:
General:
1. You may have as many pets as you can keep active for each character.
2. Someone must play the pet, whether that person be its owner or another player.
3. Pets can be bred.
4. Pets compete in realistically graded breed/sport competitions.
5. You may choose to join with a pet instead of a horse, but not both.
6. If your pet bites someone, there is a chance of it being put to sleep.
7. Dogs can be kept outside in the kennel or inside its owner’s cabin.
8. You can adopt a pet in town.[/i]
Adoption:
1. Adoption rules are simple. See the Animal Shelter board for details.
2. Or quick adopt a pet on the Report board.
3. Transactions must be noted on your bank page.
Breeding:
1. All female pets bred must be included in at least three posts as pregnant before giving birth.
2. A maximum of two offspring can be kept. The rest must be given to the Animal Shelter.
3. There are no breed-restrictions. Mutts are accepted, as are designer dogs.
4. Litter sizes will be determined by a moderator, but each offspring’s description is up to you.
5. If breeding to another character’s pet for a fee, the transaction must be noted on your bank page.
Buying/Selling:
1. All pets/horses can be bought, sold, or traded if their owners choose to do so.
2. Please keep prices fair as money is intended to be realistic.
3. Transactions must be posted on your bank page.
Showing:
1. Dogs 6 months and older can be shown.
2. Winners are determined by assigned mods using real life breed/sport standards.
3. Results will be posted at the bottom of each thread.
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IMPORTS[/u]:
General:
1. Importing is a way to get a brand new animal for your character.
2. Importing costs are subject to change without prior notice.
3. Imported animals are just as much a character in the game as their owners.
4. There is no limit to the number of imports a character may have other than budget.
Horses:
1. The price to import a new horse is $5000.
2. Imported horses are kept in gender appropriate barns with all the other horses.
3. Imported horses may have famous bloodlines for an additional fee of $5000.
4. If the price to import a new horse is too much, check the Horse Trader in town. They sometimes will get an import or wild horse donated for public auction.
Pets:
1. The price to import a new pet is $3000
2. If the price to import a new pet is too high, check the Animal Shelter in town.
3. Imported pets may have famous bloodlines for an additional fee of $3000.
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JOINING:
1. You do NOT have to wait to be accepted before you begin playing.
2. You can join with ONE animal. You can choose between a horse, dog, or cat.
3. Please fill out all of the following to join.
First Name:
Last Name:
Gender:
Age:
Weight:
Height:
Preferred Discipline:
Riding Level: (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
Appearance: (physical appearance. build, eye color..?)
Abilities/Disabilities:
Description: (a nice mental or emotional description would be nice)
Joining Post: (recycling is allowed)
OOC Name:
YOUR HORSE
Show Name:
Barn Name:
Age: (horses under two cannot be ridden in this game)
Breed:
Gender: (please state whether altered or intact)
Height:
Sport: (barrel racing, stadium jumping, halter, etc.)
Coat Color:
Markings:
Description: (physical as well as mental)
Picture: (must be credited)
Or, if you are joining with a pet:
Pet's Name:
Show Name: (optional)
Age:
Species/Breed:
Gender: (please state whether altered or intact)
Coat Color:
Markings:
Description : (physical as well as mental)
Picture: (must be credited)
[/b]
1. Be respectful.
2. This is a PG-13 site. Please act appropriately.
3. Activity is crucial.
4. You can join an unlimited number of characters.
5. Remember: Aestival is a realistic human/horse rpg. With pets.
6. Pictures under are allowed in signatures as long as they don't modify the width of the board.
7. Money DOES have to be kept track of in this game.
8. This game is concentrated around the idea that you can create several characters, while advancing with each one individually and uniquely.
9. Pictures must be properly credited.
10. Posting templates on your ‘modify profile’ page make it easier to post with different templates for different characters. Play around with it or ask Zee for help.
11. Do NOT register with more than one OOC name. I will find out, and money in both your accounts will be wiped.
*New Members* Before joining all you need to know are things listed in italics.[/i][/b]
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HORSES[/b]:
General:
1. Horses age at the rate determined by their riders.
2. The academy horses cannot be owned by any individual rider.
3. You may rp your own horse, or ask another player to.
4. Horses die for realistic reasons only.
5. The riding school has stallions you may breed to.
6. Horses must be played as pregnant before giving birth.
7. Competitions are graded strictly.
8. Foals can show in hand.
9. You may buy/sell horses with other players.
10. Privately owned studs are stabled in the Gelding barn.
Breeding:
1. Horses do not have to be of the same breed to produce a foal.
2. You must post a breeding request to be accepted or declined by the staff.
3. If breeding with a horse owned by another rider, you must obtain their permission before you come to the staff.
4. You must post a minimum of three posts with the pregnant mare before she gives birth.
5. No graphic breeding or birthing please.
6. Occasionally twins will be born, but this is often very hard on the mare. This is decided by Zee and will be a surprise.
7. If breeding to the school’s or another character’s stud for a fee, the transaction must be noted on your bank page.
Showing:
1. Horses must be a minimum age of three (3) in order to compete in any under-saddle competition.
2. Staff will determine the winner of a competition based on realistic stats.
3. Pregnant mares and mares with unweaned foals cannot be shown.
4. Horses cannot be shown in any competition other than the one they have been trained in.
5. Any horse can be entered in the school’s races, although breed ability is a factor.
Stallions:
1. Stallions can be put up for stud.
2. Only 5 school stallions can stand at stud at a time.
3. Stallions can breed as soon as reach age two (breeding this early is often unsuccessful) and as late as 20.
4. Stallions can be gelded at any age for any reason, as long as it is played out at the Veterinarian.
5. The school's studs can be bred with any privately owned mare.
Mares:
1. Mares can be bred as soon as age three (3) and as late as age twenty five (25).
2. Pregnant mares can not be ridden or shown in any competition other than halter.
3. Pregnant mares must be kept in the breeding barn to be monitored.
Foals:
1. Foals mature realistically with their dam if played by the same character.
2. Colts and fillies can be shown only in halter competitions.
3. Foals are weaned at five (5) months.
4. Foals, just like mature horses, can get sick.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HUMANS[/b]:
General:
1. Humans under 10 years old will not be accepted.
2. Each character ages at the rate their rper chooses.
3. There is no character limit per member.
4. This one is more of a request: Please be unique.
5. All types of riding styles and levels accepted
6. You cannot join a riding instructor. Those must be requested for on the Report board. Zee will evaluate applications.
7. Each character gets their own room in a cabin.
8. You MUST keep track of your money for each character in this game.
9. You may separately join two other horses/pets to accompany each character and the horse/pet they joined with. Any more than that must be imported. (don't worry, importing is unlimited)
Living Quarters/Cabins:
1. The cabins are coed, but children attend the school as well. Be a good role model. J
2. Get a room. You know what I mean.
3. The cabins are non smoking.
4. You cannot claim a room in the Silver cabin.
5. Students can decorate their rooms however they want. Home away from home!
6. Pets are allowed in the cabins.
7. Two students per room maximum.
Money:
1. Each member begins the game with $20,000 total school credit ($). This is the currency used in the game.
2. You must post your transactions on your own bank board. (assigned after registration)
3. Zee will update your totals bi-weekly on Mondays and Fridays.
4. There are calculators located on several pages around the site to help you keep track.
5. Your bank page is listed under your OOC name.
6. Your money is shared by all your characters
7. You gain money by posting and winning competitions.
8. You may view your updated amounts on your profile.
9. Twice every actual month, your account will be credited with $10,000.
Showing:
1. Students show based on their skill level.
2. Judges base riders realistically according to actual breed/sport standards.
3. Accidents and faults can and do happen, please think about that.
4. Races are conducted on a volunteer level.
5. Results will be posted at the bottom of each thread.
6. Prizes will be awarded by the mods assigned to each type. (mods must have knowledge of requested type)
7. Prizes are:
- 1st Place: $3000
- 2nd Place: $1000
- 3rd Place: $500
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PETS[/b]:
General:
1. You may have as many pets as you can keep active for each character.
2. Someone must play the pet, whether that person be its owner or another player.
3. Pets can be bred.
4. Pets compete in realistically graded breed/sport competitions.
5. You may choose to join with a pet instead of a horse, but not both.
6. If your pet bites someone, there is a chance of it being put to sleep.
7. Dogs can be kept outside in the kennel or inside its owner’s cabin.
8. You can adopt a pet in town.[/i]
Adoption:
1. Adoption rules are simple. See the Animal Shelter board for details.
2. Or quick adopt a pet on the Report board.
3. Transactions must be noted on your bank page.
Breeding:
1. All female pets bred must be included in at least three posts as pregnant before giving birth.
2. A maximum of two offspring can be kept. The rest must be given to the Animal Shelter.
3. There are no breed-restrictions. Mutts are accepted, as are designer dogs.
4. Litter sizes will be determined by a moderator, but each offspring’s description is up to you.
5. If breeding to another character’s pet for a fee, the transaction must be noted on your bank page.
Buying/Selling:
1. All pets/horses can be bought, sold, or traded if their owners choose to do so.
2. Please keep prices fair as money is intended to be realistic.
3. Transactions must be posted on your bank page.
Showing:
1. Dogs 6 months and older can be shown.
2. Winners are determined by assigned mods using real life breed/sport standards.
3. Results will be posted at the bottom of each thread.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
IMPORTS[/u]:
General:
1. Importing is a way to get a brand new animal for your character.
2. Importing costs are subject to change without prior notice.
3. Imported animals are just as much a character in the game as their owners.
4. There is no limit to the number of imports a character may have other than budget.
Horses:
1. The price to import a new horse is $5000.
- This price covers all breeds, ages, and genders
2. Imported horses are kept in gender appropriate barns with all the other horses.
3. Imported horses may have famous bloodlines for an additional fee of $5000.
4. If the price to import a new horse is too much, check the Horse Trader in town. They sometimes will get an import or wild horse donated for public auction.
Pets:
1. The price to import a new pet is $3000
- This price covers all species, breeds, ages, and genders
2. If the price to import a new pet is too high, check the Animal Shelter in town.
3. Imported pets may have famous bloodlines for an additional fee of $3000.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JOINING:
1. You do NOT have to wait to be accepted before you begin playing.
2. You can join with ONE animal. You can choose between a horse, dog, or cat.
3. Please fill out all of the following to join.
First Name:
Last Name:
Gender:
Age:
Weight:
Height:
Preferred Discipline:
Riding Level: (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
Appearance: (physical appearance. build, eye color..?)
Abilities/Disabilities:
Description: (a nice mental or emotional description would be nice)
Joining Post: (recycling is allowed)
OOC Name:
YOUR HORSE
Show Name:
Barn Name:
Age: (horses under two cannot be ridden in this game)
Breed:
Gender: (please state whether altered or intact)
Height:
Sport: (barrel racing, stadium jumping, halter, etc.)
Coat Color:
Markings:
Description: (physical as well as mental)
Picture: (must be credited)
Or, if you are joining with a pet:
Pet's Name:
Show Name: (optional)
Age:
Species/Breed:
Gender: (please state whether altered or intact)
Coat Color:
Markings:
Description : (physical as well as mental)
Picture: (must be credited)
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