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FAQ

Game Questions Where do I post? All in-character posts should be made at thehaunts. Out of character concerns (intros, drops, hiatuses, plots) should be made at thehauntsooc. What about tags? RP posts should be tagged with your character's name. Any player tagging yours should edit the post's tags to include their character's name as well. This makes it easier to search the site for old posts as time goes on. I have a question for the mods. We aim to please! You may either comment to this post, PM the mods at hauntedmods, or email us at drummondhousemods@gmail.com. Can't I just ask you on AIM/Plurk/in chat? We realize it may take you a bit longer to PM or email, but this way we have a record to look back on should the same question arise again. We're only human and can't remember/think of everything! Speaking of Plurk... We currently have no plan to use Plurk in any modding capacity at The Haunts. What's the premise of this game, anyway? You'll find that answer as well as rules and other OOC information at hauntedmods. So... ghosts? The Haunts is a SoL game with a few supernatural elements to spice things up. Ghost resemble those reported in our world: sometimes they can be seen, sometimes only felt. Some are mischievous, some kind, some cantankerous. Some might notice a character's presence; others won't. Will characters interact with the ghosts? That's mainly up to the player. If you want to leave out supernatural elements in your RP, simply don't talk about the ghosts. Realize other characters may, so you'll need to decide how your character will react to their assertions. Major encounters will be directed by the mods. Feel free to discuss minor encounters whenever you'd like (unexplained noises, eerie atmosphere, glimpse of something not right, missing items or those found somewhere they shouldn't be). But I want to see/talk to/catch a ghost! Major encounters will be directed by the mods. We're open to suggestions, so let us know if you have a specific scenario in mind. Ghost catching a la Ghostbusters will not occur. What about sending one of them 'home'? At some point several characters may wish to put a ghost to rest. Should that occur, the mods will run the event. Don't expect it to be easy. Don't expect it to be a frequent occurrence either. So what can we do with the ghosts? The ghosts are game NPCs. As such, we need to know what they're doing. Periodically, a random character will receive a PM describing a ghostly encounter that may be posted about or even played out. The player will respond via PM or email to indicate if they're interested. If they are, we will go into further details. If the player wishes not to participate, another random character will be offered the opportunity. Encounters can range from full-fledged poltergeist activity to ghostly apparitions to ghostly reenactment of important moments in their lives to enjoying an afternoon tea with a charming young lady or man. Oh, me! Me! I want to play a ghost! We do not plan on allowing player character ghosts at this time. We may call for volunteers to NPC a ghost.It's quite possible the no-PC ghost rule will be abandoned in future, but that is not guaranteed. Character Building What type of character may I play? The Haunts is an OC only game. Characters from media or literature are not permitted. Sounds good. I have this really great canon OC I never get a chance to play. The Haunts only accepts original 'original characters'. (That sound like an oxymoron!) Your character essentially is from the game world only. Other canons don't exist here (except in fiction, television, etc.). I guess I can file off the serial numbers and bring in my Vampire Diaries type vampire, Avengers-style super soldier or Shonenesque hero/Magical girl. Of course. Be aware no supernaturals (other than ghosts) or superheroes or people with strange powers exist. So long as your OC becomes a normal, nonpowered human being, you're gold. The Haunts is all about ordinary people living their lives in occasionally extraordinary circumstances. Fine. What about weapons? Firearms are controlled by Scottish law. You may smuggle in something illegal, but be aware that IC actions result in IC consequences. Your character could be caught, even go to jail! Knives are easily hidden, swords less so. Your normal run-of-the-mill person doesn't carry around a sword anyway. Weapons not found in the modern world do not exist in The Haunts. Expect questions about any real world weapon you provide your character. The Haunts is not a violence-oriented game. I love animals! You may have up to one dog or two cats or one dog and one cat so long as all are housebroken and don't disturb your neighbors. Your character will be responsible for any damage caused by a pet. It is possible pets will notice an other worldly presence. Birds, small reptiles and fish also are allowed. Your character may own a horse, but will need to make arrangements to stable it elsewhere. I want my character to be poor/filthy rich. That's up to you. There are no restrictions. Characters with less money will want to stick to the cheaper flats or find a roommate. If your character would like a larger, more expensive flat, their app must make it apparent that they can afford it. How many characters can I play? We currently have no limits so long as the character's app has been approved. Be aware this could change as the game grows. There may come a time when you will be asked to cut back to fall in line with new rules. I want to use illustrated icons instead of LA ones. That's fine. Be sure and name the character and canon the icons are from in the PB section. Do I need to reserve my character? Characters need not be reserved since this is an OC only game. However, if you wish to prevent someone else from using your intended PB before you get your app in, you may state your intention on the Application. You will have one week to submit an application with that PB. Other players may use the PB after that week is up. I always use this PB but there's another character already using it. PBs are on a first come, first served basis. They cannot be repeated if another active character already uses it. A PB may be used after a character is dropped once a suitable waiting period has passed. Game Play I prefer prose/bracket style, past/present tense. Feel free to use whichever style you're most comfortable with. Players often model their replies on the original post, but they are not required to do so. It's alright to reply to a bracketed, present tense post using past tense prose. Can I include images in my post or reply? You may link to safe for work images only. Do not include them directly in the post. NSFW images should not be linked in the RP com. Include a post title warning if you feel the need to use one in the OOC com. Speaking of triggers... You should be aware of common trigger scenarios. If your post references anything like that, you must include a warning in the title and lock the post to members only. Again, The Haunts is a nonviolent game. We do not expect violent criminals or situations. That includes past histories. You're no fun. What about sex? Can we at least have that? We're fairly certain people in the real world engage in sex from time to time, so yes. There are (you guessed it!) a few caveats. A post must warn for sexual situations in its title and be locked members only. Please do not write sexually explicit situations with a minor player within the com. (we realize everyone's on the honor system). Do not have your characters engage in any illegal activity (sex with underaged characters, for example). You may be happier playing more intense encounters in your character journal or musebox. What about kinks? See above. If you believe someone might find a situation triggering, then we ask you keep it to your journal and not the com. How active do characters need to be? There is no A/C at this time. If your character doesn't post or tag out for a month (unless you have informed us about a hiatus), we will believe your character has moved out of The Haunts and open up the flat for rent.

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