Midnight Shadows

[center][div=line-height: 10pt][size=7][lspace=5][COLOR=SandyBrown][smallcaps][u] Getting[/u] Star[u]ted[/u][/smallcaps][/COLOR][/lspace][/size] [div=padding-left: 117px][color=white][b]A Little Coven 101[/b][/color][/div][/div][/center] [color=SandyBrown][size=3][b]Welcome[/b][/size][/color] [indent][div=line-height: 1.7]Welcome to the Academy of Demonic Arts. You know you're a member, when you can post in these forums. Please go to your [url=http://www.midnight-shadows.org/profile.php?do=editprofile][B]User Profile[/B][/url] and edit your coven field to "ADA - T" (T for Trainee).[/div][/indent] [color=SandyBrown][size=3][b]First Steps[/b][/size][/color] [indent][div=line-height: 1.7]It is highly suggested that at first you read the [URL="http://www.midnight-shadows.org/showthread.php?t=2491"][B]WWD Rules/Guidelines[/B][/URL]. Next up, you should take the time to read through the [url=http://www.midnight-shadows.org/showthread.php?t=2407][b]Premise[/b] [/url] of ADA. It gives you details about what exactly ADA is (story-wise). Once you're done that, it's time to write a biography.[/div][/indent] [color=SandyBrown][size=3][b]Writing a Biography[/b][/size][/color] [indent][div=line-height: 1.7]At first you are required to create a character and write a biography for him / her. Check out existing biographies in the [url=http://www.midnight-shadows.org/showthread.php?t=2580][b]ADA Histories[/b][/url] to get an idea of what we're looking for. To write a complete biography you need to pick an [URL="http://www.midnight-shadows.org/showthread.php?t=2413"][B]Archetype[/B][/URL]. The Archetype is your character's species and determines part of the possible powers you can choose from. Choose carefully. The only way to change Archetypes is restarting from Trainee Level. You PM the finished biography to a [b]Council Member[/b]. Do not PM the bio to several Council Members. Doing so will result in your promotion being postponed. The biography is approved when it is posted in the [url=http://www.midnight-shadows.org/showthread.php?t=2580][b]ADA Histories[/b][/url]. Shortly afterwards your promotion to level 1 will be posted in [URL="http://www.midnight-shadows.org/showthread.php?t=2587"][B]The Circle[/B][/URL]. Until your promotion is officially stated, you remain at Trainee Level.[/div][/indent] [color=SandyBrown][size=3][b]The Legions of Hell[/b][/size][/color] [indent][div=line-height: 1.7]You need to pick a Legion for your character to join and post it [url=http://www.midnight-shadows.org/showthread.php?t=2584]here[/url]. Information about the five Legions of ADA can be found in the [url=http://www.midnight-shadows.org/showthread.php?t=2532][b]Legions of Hell[/b][/url] thread. While switching Legions is allowed, it is to be kept to a bare minimum. War Lords (the legion leaders) reserve the right to deny such a switch. To request changing Legions you need to PM your current and future War Lords.[/div][/indent] [color=SandyBrown][size=3][b]Getting Promoted[/b][/size][/color] [indent][div=line-height: 1.7]Check out the [url=http://www.midnight-shadows.org/showthread.php?t=2411][b]Promotion Guidelines[/b][/url] for an extensive guide about what the requirements for promotions are. If you feel you're ready for the next level, you're welcome to PM a [B][url=http://www.midnight-shadows.org/showthread.php?p=96479#post96479]Promotion Request[/url][/B] to one of the [b]Council Members[/b]. Please be aware that only [b][i]complete[/i][/b] Promotion Forms will be regarded. A promotion is official when it is publically posted in [url=http://www.midnight-shadows.org/showthread.php?t=2587][b]The Circle[/b][/url]. A promotion is complete when you post your choice of powers in [URL="http://www.midnight-shadows.org/showthread.php?t=2513"][B]The Apothecary[/B][/URL].[/div][/indent] [color=SandyBrown][size=3][b]ADA's Power System[/b][/size][/color] [indent][div=line-height: 1.7]For more information about what you get to choose when, refer to [url=http://www.midnight-shadows.org/showthread.php?t=2511][b]ADA's Power System[/b][/url] Choose your Archetypes and Dark Gifts carefully. Once you pick one, there is no going back unless you restart (go back to Trainee status)[/div][/indent] [color=SandyBrown][size=3][b]Jobs & Activities[/b][/size][/color] [indent][div=line-height: 1.7]Check out the [url=http://www.midnight-shadows.org/showthread.php?t=2412][b]ADA Job System[/b][/url], to see which positions are available and how to apply for a job. The council highly encourages active participation as an ADA staff member. Taking part in activities (training in ADA and WWD, War Tactics, Group Missions) is an essential part in getting promoted.[/div][/indent] [color=SandyBrown][size=3][b]ADA Forums[/b][/size][/color] [indent][div=line-height: 1.7][b]Sinner's Sanctuary[/b] - All Information about ADA. [b]The War Lords[/b] - ADA help forum, promotions, power choices [b]Legions of the Darkside[/b] - All legion related activity. [b]Scorched Earth[/b] - Supervised training for different fighting / roleplaying aspects. [b]Books of the Dammed[/b] - Character Diaries to log the progress you make. [b]Inferno[/b] - Fighting threads (the former Arena) [b]Purgatory[/b] - Recreation and Vision Quests that take place in the Hell dimension. Places to hang out and have some casual fun or your own character development threads (combines the former Hellfire Caf? and TTT). [b]Abaddon[/b] - Activities. ADA tournaments and other activities will take place here. [/div][/indent] [color=SandyBrown][size=3][b]WWD Forums[/b][/size][/color] [indent][div=line-height: 1.7][b]Academy of Demonic Arts[/b] - The ADA's coven forums. All ADA members and lv7s are invited to post. [b]The Forces of Good[/b] - The FGB's coven forums. You may browse and read, but must not post inside their forums unless given official permission. [b]Fight Club[/b] - Fighting arenas. New locations are started by lv7s / employees. [b]One on One[/b] - Challenge an FGB member. New threads are started by the fighters. [b]On Holy Grounds[/b] - Joined Training activities, run by both, ADA and FGB. [b]War Tactics[/b] - Continuous battle between ADA / FGB. [b]The Initiation[/b] - Roleplaying training for new and not so new members. [b]Playgrounds[/b] - Recreational threads outside ADA or FGB. New locations are started by lv7s / employees. [b]Vision Quest[/b] - Play out storylines with FGB members. [/div][/indent] [color=SandyBrown][size=3][b]The Dont's[/b][/size][/color] [indent][div=line-height: 1.7]Breaking the PG-13 rule. [B][I]Posting in the FGB forum without official permission.[/I][/B] Harassing or offending other players personally. Taking in-character comments / actions personally. Trying to change covens when you're not eligible to do so. Stealing content or images from ADA / WWD and plagarizing them on your own website. Sharing accounts to gain access to hidden forums. Failing to report that you see forums you must not have access to (level 6/7 forums, employee forums).[/div][/indent] [color=SandyBrown][size=3][b]More Help[/b][/size][/color] [indent][div=line-height: 1.7]Feel a bit lost? Check out the [url=http://www.midnight-shadows.org/showthread.php?t=2379][b]ADA Big Brother (and Sister) Program[/b][/url]. Post in the [url=http://www.midnight-shadows.org/forumdisplay.php?f=115][b]War Lords[/b][/url] forum to get help from a Council Member. [/div][/indent]