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What do I do if I need help? There are a number of options available to you. You can start by looking through this F.A.Q. to see if your question is answered within. You can also Ask Snape your question. He pulls many of his answers straight from this F.A.Q., so you may find your answer quickly with keywords.If you still are unsure about something, then feel free to ask! There are a couple ways to do this. You can make a post in your Common Room's Help Thread, which are attached to the top of your House’s forum. You can visit the New Student Sanctuary, which provides threads of different areas so you can get the best directed help. Finally, you can owl a staff member. Staff members, who are bolded on the “Who’s Online” at the bottom of the main Forums Index, are here to help you, so do not hesitate to contact us. We don't consider any questions stupid and we're always glad to offer our help.  If all fails, you can contact us by sending an email to: MNIStaff (at) gmail (dot) com |
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What if I did not get my account activation email? It may take several hours for your activation email to arrive. It is possible that your email account will filter it as junk mail, so be sure to check your junk mail box as well, if you have one.If you still do not get your email, send an email to MNIStaff (at) gmail (dot) com from the same email you registered with. It is very important that the emails match. Include your username, and explain the situation. The Head Staff can then activate your account manually. |
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How do I earn galleons? Never think that galleons are too hard to earn. MNI provides many ways you can earn galleons, and more may appear in the future!  Take some Classes provided here at MNI. If you do not have the time or hours to be here for a full lesson, our Professors frequently provide Homework and Extra Credit assignments that can be completed for Galleons as well. Be sure to read the class rules before you participate! Have you tried the Gringotts Lottery? You can win 20 Knuts, 1 Galleon, or even 20 Galleons! Of course, like any lottery, there will be odds against you. But sometimes you need to spend money to make money. While you are at it, check out the Duelling Club, an MNI-original game! You can collect Galleons every three days. If you are good with trivia, try our Quizzes. We provide challenges on many topics, and remember to come back as more open all the time! Do you love to write fan fiction? You can publish your work at Flourish and Blotts, and earn a small royalty each time someone purchases your work! Sure, there is a publishing fee, but the more people who buy your work, the more galleons in your pocket. Check out the Library for more information, to get help, or ideas. Maybe you want to earn galleons playing Quidditch? Check out the Quidditch Stadium, and join a team. Do not be intimidated by first appearances. Many Quidditch players will be happy to help you learn and walk you through the game. Let us not forget those Site Secrets. Wait, what are site secrets, and how do you find them? While we do not appreciate them being talked about openly… keep your eyes open, and you might find little treats around the site. And that is all we shall say Have you checked your Common Room, or other Forums for Galleon Games? Staff may sometimes hold games where you can earn for participation, either by answering questions, solving puzzles, submitting entries, and much more! You can check out this thread to see what opportunities are currently available. The hardest way is to just post. Staff may award you for a post that they find impressive, either by being insightful, something that sparks discussion or a thoughtful remark, or even just by being funny. Whether or not to award is at the discretion of any staffer, but we do it to encourage good posting and to discourage spam, so you may find yourself surprised if you impress us. More ways to earn galleons will be appearing in the future, so keep your eyes open! |
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How can I prevent my e-mail address from showing up in my profile? No need to worry! Only you can see your e-mail address in your profile. No one else will see it, just as you cannot see anyone else's. |
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What is the relevance of a high post count? None. It does not matter if you have got 1 post or 10,000. There are no benefits to having a higher post count. |
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What are Site Secrets? How do I find them? Site Secrets are, as they state, secrets that are hidden around the site. They could be anything from a link, to a picture, to just doing the right things in the right way. They are scattered all around MNI, so keep your eyes open! The only way to find them is to look!If you do find a site secret, then do not spoil it for others by revealing what you have found, where you found it, or how. Site Secrets are part of the fun of MNI. Help us keep it that way!  |
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How many accounts can I have? You can only have one account. The reason for this is in order to prevent galleon fraud.If you are banned from this site, it is highly recommended that you don't get onto another person's account as it will look like you've made a duplicate. That other user runs the risk of being banned as well. So friends don't let your friends on your account. Also don't have someone else make a new account for you. It may not show up right away but later when it does that account will be banned for duplicate as well. |
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How do I delete my account? Currently there is no way for you to delete your account. It might become available in the future but as of now the option is not available.If you really want to have your account deleted then you need to e-mail the Head Staff at MNIStaff (at) gmail (dot) com to ask for your account to be deleted. Make certain that you are e-mailing from the e-mail account that you signed up the username under for verification purposes. If you cannot do that then the account will not be deleted. Deleting accounts over and over again to just remake more accounts is unacceptable and a waste of time, do NOT do this. Make QUITE certain that you want your account deleted when you request. This is PERMANENT. You must start over with a new username and account if you choose to delete an account for whatever reason and return at another time. It is up to the discretion of the Head Staff whether to delete the account or not. |
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How can I change my username? Username changes can be made by request within this thread. Please read the entire first post carefully before making your request. Details such as cost and process are within the thread. |
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Can I give my galleons to a friend? No, your galleons are yours and yours alone. This is to prevent galleon fraud. If you or your friend are having difficulty earning galleons, check out How do I earn galleons? |
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What are the forum rules here? General Posting Rules1. Hi, and welcome to MNI! Would you like to post a new thread to introduce yourself? Then the place you want to go is the Introduce Yourself! Forum. But please do not create these types of threads in any other forum. 2. Please do not make duplicate threads. Before you start a thread, make sure there is not already a similar one there! 3. Language in the forums must be rated T or lower. As a general guideline, if a swear word is not in the Harry Potter books or movies, DO NOT use it. Never use a swear word against another student or staff member. Not sure what the T rating means? Check out the What do the different ratings mean? F.A.Q. Also using swear words with * or any other miscellaneous characters is also not accepted. 4. Do not post images containing nudity or excessive violence. If you are unsure if an image is ok or not, ASK A STAFF MEMBER before you post it. Posting pornography of any kind will result in being banned from MNI. 5. Do not "spam" forums or threads. Several one-word or off-topic posts or threads in a row are considered spam, and will cause your posts to be deleted. If you continue after being asked to stop, you risk being banned. 6. Double posting is rarely allowed. If you forgot to add something to your post then please use edit. That is what this feature is for. If you double post then you risk being docked galleons for it. 7. Please be kind to your fellow students and staff. Harassing other users risks you being banned from MNI. We have students of all ages here, so please keep that in mind. 8. Do not "spam" users with multiple private messages, or with advertisements. And remember that all of the forum rules are also applicable to private messages. If you abuse the system, you risk being banned from sending private messages, or banned from MNI altogether. 9. For your own safety, please do not post your email address, AIM/MSN/ICQ/Yahoo screenname, last name, phone number, or physical address on the forums. Never ask another user for this information. If you wish to give this information to another via owl, please do so with caution. 10. For your own safety, please do not use MNI as a way to arrange real-life meetings with people you meet on the internet. 11. For your own safety, if you are under the age of consent in your country (17 or 18 in most places), please ask your parents before posting a picture of yourself on the forums. Never ask another user for a picture of themselves. 12. If you post an image directly on the forums (with [*img] tags) then please make sure it is 500x500 pixels or smaller. If it is larger, then post a link to it instead (with the [*url] tags). This is to make things a bit easier on users with dial-up connections, and those with an 800x600 monitor resolution. 13. All links posted in the forums or in signatures can link only to sites with content rated T or lower. If you are unsure about whether a certain link is ok, ASK A STAFF MEMBER before posting. 14. No club or student activity should be considered official unless the Headmistress specifically says that it is official. Neither MNI nor MuggleNet are responsible for student-sponsored activities that we do not actually control. 15. For the sake of keeping the forums clean, we may delete threads that get past a certain page in the forum, have not been replied to in a week, or do not require replies longer than a few words. For information on how many pages threads will be see please see the individual forum rules thread posted in each forum. 16. Please do not purposely make your posts difficult to read. Using netspeak, really tiny text, or colors that don't show up well on the blue background make it that much harder for people to read your post (or may cause people to skip over your post altogether). If a post is too difficult to read because of tiny text or the colors used, a staff member may edit it. This includes Private Messages (PM's) as well. 17. If you post in a non-English language, whether that language is real (like German or Japanese) or made-up (like Sindarin or Klingon), you MUST provide a complete and accurate English translation in your post. It does not have to be word-for-word, but it must share the same information. If we find out that people are not translating correctly, we will not let anyone post in any language other than English. Students have been good at following this rule so far. Do not be the person that ruins it for everyone. 18. Threads which are classed as popularity contests are not allowed. This includes polls asking you to vote for your favorite person on MNI or a club dedicated to another MNI user. Special Forums You can use the common rooms to talk about pretty much whatever you like as long as the topics are kid-friendly. If you are unsure about a topic you want to start, please ask a staff member first. However, certain types of topics belong in special forums: --Topics about politics, current events, ethical issues, and the like belong in The Philosophy and Politics Corner (P&P), which has some additional rules which you should read before posting. --Harry Potter can be discussed in the common rooms if you like. But if you want in-depth discussion on recent Harry Potter news, movies, updates by JK Rowling, and the like, you may do so in the HP News Discussion. --All student club threads should go in The Club House. --All diary threads should go in the The Chamber of Secrets. --Fan Fiction discussion is best suited for The Library. --Doll-making, avatar-making, and signature-making services must go in The Art and Graphics Lounge (A&G). --Threads relating to MNI’s Quidditch games are at home within the Quidditch Stadium. Each of the special forums has its own additional rules, so please read through them before posting. |
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What are the different forums for? How do I join? Most forums on MNI are open to all members, but a few are not. To join them, you need to contact the owner/moderator of that forum. Below, you will find a list of all the forums on MNI, a description, and the owner (if it is a member-owned forum)To see what the private forums are (currently they are not visible to anyone but members) and to join one, enter your 'Profile', and click 'Join Private Forums' in your left-hand menu. You will be able to enter an application to join that forum. ::MNI FORUMS::
Feedback/Bug-Reporting Found a bug on the site and need somewhere to report it? Have some suggestions for the site you would like to share with the staff? This is the place for it! Come here and help us make MNI a better place for everyone! The Club House MNIers like their clubs, which is why the Club House is one of the most active forums we have. Clubs can serve any purpose, as you will see. To say there are quite a few clubs on MNI is nothing short of an understatement! Join up and meet new people! The Chamber of Secrets This forum is a way for you to keep your own diary on MNI. You can ask people to comment, or request that they not, whichever you prefer. It is also another good way to meet people here on MNI. The Art and Graphics Lounge The Arts and Graphics Lounge, A&G as it has come to be known, is the graphics corner of MNI. If you need a doll for the ball or an avatar for any occasion, just stop by. We have some really amazing graphic gurus that would love to help you out. The Quidditch Stadium Welcome to the field where all Quidditch matches are held. Check out the forum for how it is played and how to get involved. Join a team, brush up on your skills, and remember to have fun!
Inside the Magic This is a forum that contains more in depth discussion and examination of the Harry Potter novels. From The Sorcerer’s Stone to The Deathly Hallows, read along with us and let us see what we have overlooked! HP News Discussion While we encourage Harry Potter discussion throughout MNI, sometimes we just need a place to focus on the current events. That place is here. Come talk about the recent movies, updates by J.K. Rowling, and Harry Potter Events! **All other book/movie discussions can go in your House/General Common Room** The Library The library has a special purpose: it is for the discussion of fan fiction, which is when fans use the characters found in Harry Potter in their own works of fiction. Definitely worth checking out! The Philosophy and Politics Corner This forum is where all serious, real-world discussions happen. It is a membergroup-only forum, so join the Philosophy and Politics Corner usergroup (often abbreviated P&P) to start defending your beliefs. It is a very interactive group, so get involved!
The Pages Keep Turning A forum for anything related to books. Here you can be at the liberty to have discussions, toss around theories, and spill your emotions regarding any and all types of literature. Chat about your favorite characters, vent concerning the worst villains, and anticipate what will happen next in a captivating series. Play it again, Sam II Love games? This is the forum for you! Play them all here, and make new friends! Expressing the Inexpressible A forum for discussion of music in all its wonderful forms. Voices You need to talk, you want some advice, this is the place for you! Writers are Liars It's just a matter of time until we're all found out. Cold Fusion Anything technology related. The Rainbow Club Club for gay and straight people and their supporters. Owner: Cindel The Slug Club A special area only for students who have been awarded 'MNI Student of the Month'.
General Common Room The General Common Room is an area for students from different houses to come together. There are also sub-forums for you to introduce yourself, place an ad, and view MNI announcements and job openings. The Great Hall The Great Hall only opens for MNI Balls or special events. We traditionally have held four balls during the year. These are the most popular Harry Potter & JK Rowling Birthday Ball, the Valentines Ball, the Halloween Ball, and the Yule Ball. All balls will be announced in the General Common Room before they happen so you can get your dates and dresses! For descriptions of the individual Roleplay forums, please see the Roleplay section. |
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What are Private Forums? How do I join? To join a private groupClick on the "my profile" link on the top left of your screen. The second grouping will be "Private Forums" and you will click on "Join Private Forums". You will be brought to a new screen where to the right is a drop down box with the groups you do not already belong to. Select the one you want to join and click on the "Submit Application" button. Wait patiently until you are approved by staff. What each of the groups are all about Philosophy and Politics Corner - this group gives you access to the Philosophy and Politics Corner forum and the Current Affairs sub board. The forum itself is for serious real-world discussions. Order - this group gives you access to Number Twelve Grimmauld Place. This forum is dedicated to Role-Play and you will need to fill out a character application to be accepted into this group and forum as well. The Maison - this group gives you access to Maison d'Obscurité. This is also a Role-Play forum and is only available to students who are 17 or older. If you are 17 or older and like to role-play you can apply for this forum. Rainbow Club - this group gives you access to The Rainbow Club forum. The club is for both gay and straight people and their supporters and friends. The club is owned by cindel. MoM - this group gives access to the sub-boards available in the Red Phonebooth in the Role-Play section. Only members of the Ministry of Magic are given access. See the Red Phonebooth for more information on how to apply. How do I know if I am approved? You will receive an owl upon approval or denial of membership. If you have been approved to the forum that you joined then you will see it, they are all hidden unless you are in the group. So you can easily find them: The Philosophy and Politics Corner is listed underneath The Library under Discussion The Rainbow Club is listed under Student Forums Number Twelve Grimmauld Place and Maison d'Obscurité are within the Role-Play forums The Ministry of Magic Headquarters, The Compass Rose, Azkaban, the International Wizarding Research Association {IWRA}, The Wizarding Examination Authority {WEA} and the Ministry Archive will appear as sub-boards in the Red Phonebooth How do I know if I was denied access? You will receive an owl upon approval or denial. If you look in those places and still cannot see the forum you are looking for check your profile again, if you have the option to join the group again then you were denied access. What can I do if I was denied access? In most cases you can Owl the person in charge of the group, here's a list: Philosophy and Politics Corner: Liz Order: Skylark or Caleb Stalither The Maison: Liz Rainbow Club: Hermoines Heir or Godric Trenton MoM: Wings of a Butterfly or Xxanica However before you do please make sure you understand what the group you applied to is for. For example if you applied to The Maison and are 16 or under then the reason you were denied access was because you are not old enough. |
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How do I make my font look different? To make your font look different, you just need to highlight the text you wish to alter at the reply box and click on the appropriate button, found at the top of the reply box. Alternatively, you can manually enter the code.Here are some examples of the use of the various buttons: The button B makes your text bold Typing this: [b]I'm altering my text.[/b] You get this: I'm altering my text. The button I makes your text italic Typing this: [i]I'm altering my text.[/i] You get this: I'm altering my text. The button U underlines your text Typing this: [u]I'm altering my text.[/u] You get this: I'm altering my text. The button S strikes your text out Typing this: [s]I'm altering my text.[/s] You get this: The button M makes your text move Typing this: [move]I'm altering my text.[/move] You get this: The Quote button is used to copy what someone has said Typing this: [quote]I'm altering my text.[/quote] You get this: Quote I'm altering my text. Or, if you want to specify who said it, typing this: [quote="Bob"]I'm altering my text.[/quote] You get this: Quote from: Bob I'm altering my text. The Code button can display the code without altering the text Typing this: [code]I'm [b]altering[/b] my text.[/code] You get this: Code: I'm [b]altering[/b] my text. The List buttons create a list Typing this: [list]I'm altering my text.[/list] You get this:
There are a couple ways to alter the appearence of lists: Typing this: [list]ITEM ITEM ITEM[/list] You get this:
ITEM ITEM Typing this: [list][*]ITEM [*]ITEM [*]ITEM[/list] You get this:
The Img button is used to insert images. Typing this: [img]http://interactive.mugglenet.com/mni/Themes/mnii/images/mnii/logo.gif[/img] You get this:  Also, you can make an image be a link to another site or webpage, by wrapping it in a url tag. Typing this (but putting it all in one line!!): [url=http://interactive.mugglenet.com/] [img]http://interactive.mugglenet.com/mni/Themes/mnii/images/mnii/logo.gif[/img] [/url] You get this: The use of the URL button is explained here To font colour drop down menu can be used to change the colour of your text. Typing this: [color=cyan]I'm altering my text.[/color] You get this: I'm altering my text. Of course, you can do the same with all the colours that exist here, such as Dark Red, Red, Orange, Brown, Yellow, Green, Olive, Cyan, Blue, Dark Blue, Indigo, Violet and Black. As you can see, not all of them are easy to read, so please, use the ones that do not hurt the eyes! If you know the hexadecimal code of the colour, you can also change it doing this: [color=#00ffff]I’m altering my text[/color] To get: I’m altering my text The Font Size drop down menu is used to change the size of the text. Typing this: [size=30px]I'm altering my text.[/size] You get this: I'm altering my text. Of course there are various sizes, such as small, normal, large, huge and many more. You must have the number + a unit, or the size will not work. A unit meaning either px or pt (Pixel and Point respectively). As you can understand, using tiny letters or huge ones is not the most wise choice, so please, be reasonable when using the font sizes. |
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How do I make a link? What are the rules for links here? To make a link, you just need to copy the URL of the site you wish to link to at the reply box, highlight it and click on the Hyperlink button, found above the reply box. Alternatively, you can manually enter the code: Code: [url]http://interactive.mugglenet.com/[/url] which will display this:http://interactive.mugglenet.com/ If you wish to replace the URL with text, you should use the following code: Code: [url=http://interactive.mugglenet.com/]Click here![/url] which will display this:Click here! IMPORTANT! Please note that all links posted at these forums must direct to sites rated T or lower. If you are unsure about a link you would like to post, ASK A STAFF MEMBER. |
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What is an avatar? Rules and how to get one. The picture that you can put under your name is called an avatar.To add an avatar, you must first purchase the ability to display one. Click on the “diagon alley” link at the top of the page, and enter “Madam Malkin’s Robes for All Occasions.” There are three options for you to choose from: Basic Avatar Privileges - allows you to only choose an image from a provided list, Cost: 20 galleons Customizable Avatar Privileges - allows you to only link to off-site images of your choice, Cost: 40 galleons Ultimate Avatar Package - allows you to link to an off-site image, or choose from a provided list, Cost: 60 galleons After you have purchased your avatar ability, click on the “my profile” link on the top left of your screen. Under the ‘Modify Profile’ section, click on the ‘Edit Avatar & Signature’ link. If you have purchased the ‘Basic’ option, there will be a list of categories of images for you to choose from. If you purchased the ‘Customizable’ option, you will have a box to place a link to an avatar you have uploaded somewhere (no hotlinking!). Avatar Rules 1) Before you put any images into your avatar read the Forum Rules. Yes it says “General Posting Guidelines” but if you cannot post it then you cannot use it in your avatar. 2) They may be a maximum of 100 pixels wide and 150 pixels tall. 3) The file size may be a maximum of 80kb (81920 bytes). If they are 81921 then it is to much, fix it. (To check, right-click the picture and go down to "Properties.") *FYI the amount is set at 80 KB because images that are very large make the page hard to load for people on dial up. So please be kind to them. Images at this size or smaller are VERY easy to find, because this is double LiveJournal's size limit. You should have plenty of flexibility in choosing. 4) Images must be in the format .jpg, .jpeg, .gif, or .png. Other formats, such as .bmp may not display properly. 5) Images must be rated T or lower. If you are unsure about your avatar, ask a staff member before you use it. 6) You may use an image from an R-rated movie as long as the image itself fits rule 5. 7) Please note that hotlinking is not allowed! More information on this can be found here. If your avatar has been said by a member of the staff to be to large in either pixels or in file size, you can go to http://iaza.com/ if it is a format other than .gif (you can convert it to a .gif as well there too). If your avatar is a .gif (and if it is animated), go to http://gifworks.com/ and work with it there. ****Your image and or text should NEVER personally insult another member of the site. If the staff feels that your avatar will offend a large portion of MNI users, it may be removed at our discretion. |
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What is a signature? Rules and how to get one. A signature is text, images, or a combination of these that gets attached at the bottom of every post you make.To add a signature to a post you must first purchase the ability to display one. Click on the “diagon alley” link at the top of the page, and enter “Madam Malkin’s Robes for All Occasions.” Select the “Signature Privileges” for 65 galleons. Now to create one. Click on the “my profile” link on the top left of your screen. Under the ‘Modify Profile’ section, click on the ‘Edit Avatar & Signature’ link. There will be a box where you can enter your signature. You can use BB code and smileys as you would in a normal post. Once created, your signature will automatically appear at the bottom of every post you make. Signatures 1) Before you put any images and/or text into your signature read the Forum Rules. Yes it says "General Posting Guidelines" but if you cannot post it then you cannot use it in your signature. 2) They may be a maximum of 100 pixels tall on an 800x600 monitor, including all text and images as well as spaces. Check out the list below for pixels per font size: All regular, bold or italic text point sizes are 2 pixels taller then the point size is. -For example 10pt font is 12 pixels high All regular underlined text point sizes are 6 pixels taller then the point size is. -For example underlined 10pt font is 16 pixels high If you use the | character it is 8 pixels taller then the point size. -For example | at a 10pt font is 18 pixels high If you use the | character and underline it is 9 pixels taller then the point size. -For example | at a 10pt font is 19 pixels high And if you still are unsure have a staff member look at your signature if you are unsure about it. 3) Images in your signature can be a maximum of 500 pixels wide. If you have an image that is less than 500 pixels wide you CAN have text next to it, HOWEVER if you have text you need to temporarily change your screen resolution to 800x600. To do this, right-click anywhere on your desktop and click on "Properties" in the box, then click on the tab "Settings" and simply scroll there till your resolution has changed. For further help please ask. If your image plus text has distorted the page or pushed your text to another line that makes the whole of the signature over 100 pixels tall, then you will HAVE to remove some text. 4) Images in total (not per image) are to be no more than 80kb (81920 bytes). If they are 81921 then it is too much, fix it. (To check, right-click each picture and go down to "Properties.") *FYI the amount is set at 80 KB because images that are very large make the page hard to load for people on dial up. So please be kind to them. Images at this size or smaller are VERY easy to find, because this is double LiveJournal's size limit. You should have plenty of flexibility in choosing. 5) Images must be in the format .jpg, .jpeg, .gif, or .png. Other formats, such as .bmp may not display properly. 6) Your entire signature must be rated T or lower. If you are unsure about your signature, ask a staff member. 7) You may use an image from an R-rated movie as long as the image itself fits rule 6. 8) Please note that hotlinking is not allowed! More information on this can be found here. If your avatar has been said by a member of the staff to be to large in either pixels or in file size, you can go to http://iaza.com/ if it is a format other than .gif (you can convert it to a .gif as well there too). If your avatar is a .gif (and if it is animated), go to http://gifworks.com/ and work with it there. ****Your image and or text should NEVER personally insult another member of the site. If the staff feels your signature will insult a large portion of MNI users, it may be removed at our discretion. *there is a handy add-on for Fire Fox users here to measure image and text with. |
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Why does my image/avatar not show up? If your image is not showing up when you try to post it, the url you may be linking to may not be a picture url. For images to show on the boards, they need to end in gif, jpg, jpeg, or png. For example:http://www.url.com/picture.gif Some other formats may not show up on the boards, even though they link to a picture. These may include bmp and psd files. Your picture must be a gif, jpg, jpeg, or png file to show up. If you are having trouble getting an image into your avatar, but the image follows the above limits, the url may be too long. If you have it in multiple folders in a Photobucket (or similar hosting site) account, try moving it up a couple folders. If your avatar has been said by a member of the staff to be to large in either pixels or in file size, you can go to http://iaza.com/ if it is a format other than .gif (you can convert it to a .gif as well there too). If your avatar is a .gif (and if it is animated), go to http://gifworks.com/ and work with it there. If you think all this is correct but still cannot see your avatar or image, do not panic. Take a deep breath and try pressing ‘F5’ or ‘Control’ and ‘F5’ at the same time (‘Option’ and ‘F5’ on a Mac). This will allow the page to reload properly. If you still cannot see your images, post a bug report in the Feedback/Bug Reporting Forum. |
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What is hotlinking? Why can I not hotlink? Hotlinking is when you post a picture that is located on someone else's website. Think of hotlinking like someone walking into your house and plugging their computer into one of your outlets. Not nice, is it? Hotlinking uses up other people's bandwidth, which is usually either very limited or very expensive.For instance, if I try to post a picture by typing: Code: [img]http://www.fake_url.com/doesnotexist.jpg[/img] and I do not own fake_url.com, then that would be hotlinking unless I have permission from the site owner. Instead of hotlinking images, get a free account at a place like Photobucket or Walagata. You can upload images there (like your avatar or images in your signature) and link from your account instead of someone else's website. You can host an image at ImageShack without even getting an account. Send a PM to a staff member if you are still confused. We're happy to help. If we catch you hotlinking, we may remove your avatar or signature and let you replace it with something that is not hotlinked, or remove your ability to have an avatar altogether if the problem continues. We do not want to have to do that, though, so please just do not hotlink. |
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How can I return to the thread, instead of the forum, after posting? Under the Reply Box, while you are entering your message, there is a checkbox that says “Return to this topic.” If you check that, then after you make your post, you will be taken to the thread. This is for one-time returns. To make this always happen, you will need to go to your Profile. Under the ‘Modify Profile’ settings on the left, click on the ‘Forum Settings’ link. A checkbox in the middle will state, “Return to topics after posting by default.” Check that box, and then click the ‘Change Profile’ button. |
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What is remote loading and what websites allow it? Remote loading is pretty much the same thing as hotlinking, except that remote loading is "legal" hotlinking. Photobucket and Walagata both allow remote loading, and you can get one account for free. You can also host an image at ImageShack without even getting an account. You should also check with your web provider or your school (especially if you go to university) to see if you get any free web hosting space with it. So the resources are not too hard to find if you look around. |
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Does MNI have a chatroom? MNI does not have a chatroom in the usual sense of the word, but we do have an IRC channel, which is basically like one big instant messaging chat.To get to the IRC channel, follow these instructions: 1) Go to mugglenet.com/chat 2) Click on the "Official Chat Applet (powered by pJIRC) [v5.0 Mahogany Wand]" link. This will launch the official applet. 3) Fill out the information asked of you. 4) Once the applet has loaded, type "/join #mnii" in the bar (without the quotes, of course). This will take you to the official MNI IRC channel where you can chat with your fellow MNIers! ***IMPORTANT*** Please read and be aware of the MuggleNet Chat Rules which apply to ALL channels on the Mugglenet Chat server, including MNI's. Violation of these rules can result in many unfortunate circumstances that need not be created. Just follow the rules, kay? Also, if you're new to IRC, then you might want to read the Network Guide which with introduce the IRC interface to you. |
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What is the Slug Club? How can I become a member? To be a member of the Slug Club, you must actively participate in classes and follow all classroom rules. At the end of each month the Professors will decide who has earned the title the most for that month. Work hard and you too can become a member. Being a member of the Slug Club is a great honor to be bestowed on, as it shows that you've been recognized by the professors of MNI as being a great student. Members of the Slug Club are awarded the position as Slug Club member, and have access to the special "Slug Club" forum; much like Slughorn in the books would invite members of the Slug Club to his rooms for a party.Work hard and you too can become a member of the Slug Club! |
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What colors can I use in my posts? Thanks to TheLostProphecy74 for this list:Just type [color=colorname]text[/color] to use any of these. However, please try not to use colors that are difficult to read! Please keep in mind if you Role Play that we have an entirely different set of colors to use. We do NOT use every color on this list here. Please refer to this LINK for RP colors. Antiquewhite, Aqua, Aquamarine, Azure, Beige, Bisque, Black, Brown, Burlywood, Cadetblue, Cainsboro, Chartreuse, Coral, Cornsilk, Crimson, Cyan, Darkblue, Darkgray, Darkgreen, Darkkhaki, Darkmagenta, Darkorange, Darkred, Darksalmon, Darkseagreen, Darkviolet, Deeppink, Deepskyblue, Dodgerblue, Firebrick, Floralwhite, Fuchsia, Ghostwhite, Gold, Goldenrod, Greenyellow, Honeydew, Hotpink, Indianred, Indigo, Ivory, Khaki, Lavender, Lawngreen, Lemonchiffon, Lightblue, Lightcoral, Lightcyan, Lightgreen, Lightgray, Lightpink, Lightsalmon, Lightskyblue, Lightyellow, Lime, Limegreen, Linen, Magenta, Maroon, Mediumblue, Mediumpurple, Midnightblue, Mintcream, Mistyrose, Moccasin, Navajowhite, Navy, Oldlace, Orange, Orchid, Palegreen, Papayawhip, Peachpuff, Peru, Pink, Plum, Powderblue, Purple, Rosybrown, Saddlebrown, Salmon, Sandybrown, Seashell, Sienna, Silver, Skyblue, Snow, Springgreen, Tran, Treal, Thistle, Tomato, Turquoise, Violet, Wheat, White, Whitesmoke, Yellow, Yellowgreen |
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What do the different ratings mean? These are the ratings that you will see around MNI. They are borrowed directly from the Fiction Ratings guide.K - Intended for general audience 5 years and older. Content should be free of any coarse language, violence, and adult themes. K+ - Suitable for more mature children, 9 years and older, with minor action violence without serious injury. May contain mild coarse language. Should not contain any adult themes. T - Suitable for teens, 13 years and older, with some violence, minor coarse language, and minor suggestive adult themes. M - Not suitable for children or teens below the age of 16 with possible strong but non-explicit adult themes, references to violence, and strong coarse language. MNI's forums are rated T, so you are allowed to use swear words that are used in the Harry Potter books or movies, but do not swear at another student or staff member! Also keep in mind that swearing does offend many people, AND that children under 13 do make their way to the site, so do not over-do it. Better safe than sorry, so if you have any doubts whatsoever about whether your topic is rated T or under, ask a staff member before you post it!!! |
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How do I take a screenshot? PCs: 1. Press Print Screen for a shot of the whole screen, or Alt + Print Screen for a shot of just the active window. 2. Open 'Paint'. In the 'Edit' Menu, choose 'Paste'. 3. Save the file. Macs: Press Command [Apple] + Shift + 4. |
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Why do I get an error when I try to post/send an owl? Is this the error you got?Quote Method Not Implemented POST to /mni/index.php not supported. If so, then this is a known issue. The cause is somewhere within the content of the post. The best suggestion we can offer is to check if there is any sort of ‘coding’ material within your post. This may include dashes ( -- ) on a single line, backslashes ( \\ ), or any php-related coding. Review what you are trying to post, and try removing any content that may be questionable as code. |
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What are House points? House points are points that may be earned by entering the House contests, and any side-competitions where the Staff specifies House Points are possible. At the end of a set period (currently 6 months), the House points are tallied up and the House with the most House points is awarded the House Cup. |
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What are the House contests? The House contests are what you have to enter in order to earn House points. To see a list of previous contests that are now closed, click here.Current contests are announced in the Common Rooms, and are recorded and updated at the House Cup section. These can be anything from caption contests, to creating artwork, to writing projects. Everyone is eligible to enter, and any winning entries gain points for their House. |
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How can I earn House points? You earn House points by entering open House contests. In the past House contests have been things such as making graphics or creative writing, and as time goes by more contests will open which will open the door for you to earn House points.Some House points can also be earned in side-contests. These are official contests held by MNI staff in various areas. Some examples are the House Quidditch Games, and may include future events, such as fan fiction contests to Flourish and Blotts. When the Staff hold contests, they will be sure to announce if House points are possible to gain. |
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Who won the previous House Cup Competitions? Ravenclaw won the first competition, with a 104 point lead.Hufflepuff won the second competition, with a 405 point lead. Slytherin won the third competition, with a 417 point lead. To see the final scores of all past Competitions, click here. |
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What are the current House Cup Competition scores? The current House Cup Competition scores are available to see here. |
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Where are the winners' entries to the previous Competitions? Due to a data loss on the previous MNI forums, we have been unable to recover all the past entries. Those we do have can be reviewed here, sorted by Competition. |
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I have an idea for a contest; what should I do? If you have a suggestion for a House Cup contest, you can post it in this forum. |
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Who designed the lovely graphics? The graphics you see here and here, were created by the lovely Been, who did it on commission. |
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What does the Assignments section do? The assignments section is a place where all the current assignments are displayed so that students can access them more easily. For each class, the Professor will list any homework or extra credit work here. You can submit directly from this page by selecting “Submit Homework” at the bottom of the assignment of your choice. |
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How do I submit homework? There are two ways you can reach the page to submit homework:In the Classes Forum, enter the class that you would like to submit homework for. Then enter the current lesson thread. In the very first post of any page, just to the left of the ‘Owl’ and ‘Quote’ buttons, it has the Lesson number. When a Professor has posted the homework for that class, it will include an “Assignment” and a number after the lesson in yellow. Sometimes Professors will list more than one assignment, so click the one you wish to submit homework for. Alternatively, at the top of the Classes Forum, there is a link that says “View Assignments” at the top of the list. You can click this, and then scroll down to find the class assignment you would like to submit. Just below the assignment is a link to “Submit Homework.” You will be taken to the ‘Submit a Homework Assignment’ page, which contains a summary of the assignment due. You only need to place your homework in the available box, and then click ‘Submit.’ Be sure you know the rules of the class, and what is asked of the assignment you are submitting! |
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When are the classes open? Classes are rotated so that a single class is run every other week. Classes are generally started on Sundays, with homework due the following Saturday. However, each class may be slightly different, so be sure to read the rules and announcements for whichever class you are looking to participate in.Also, the hours of the day are dependent on the Professor's lives. They often try to open classes so that everyone can participate, but if you miss a class, look to see if it has homework or extra credit open for submission as well! Class rotation schedule Week of July 12 - 'A' Classses Week of July 19th - 'B' Classes Week of July 26th - 'A' Classses Week of August 2nd - 'B' Classes Week of August 9th - 'A' Classses Week of August 16th - 'B' Classes Week of August 23rd - 'A' Classses Week of August 30th - 'B' Classes Week of September 6th - 'A' Classses Week of September 13th - 'B' Classes Week of September 20th - 'A' Classses Week of September 27th - 'B' Classes Week of October 4th - 'A' Classses Week of October 11th - 'B' Classes Week of October 18th - 'A' Classses Week of October 25th - 'B' Classes 'A' Classes include: Astronomy, Charms, Divination, History of Magic, Potions 'B' Classes include: Care of Magical Creatures, DADA, Herbology, Muggle Studies, Transfiguration |
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Why are some items not available in Diagon Alley? As you have noticed, some items and pets are not yet available to purchase. These are marked with 'Coming Soon' and 'Not for Sale' signs. These are items you can expect to see released in the future, in some form or another. We plan to grow and these are just tastes of what may be to come. Keep your eyes open for any announcements on items that are being released! |
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What is an owl? How do I send an owl? An owl is the same thing as a Private Message (PM). To send an owl, first you need to purchase one from Eeylops Owl Emporium in Diagon Alley. Once you have an owl, simply click on the owl icon on a person’s post, or click on that person’s name, then click “Send this member an owl” at the very bottom of their profile. Type a subject and your message, then click “Send message”. |
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What are Invisibility Cloaks? How can I get one? An Invisibility Cloak is an item that allows a user to enter all four house common rooms. This means a Slytherin can enter Gryffindor, a Ravenclaw to Hufflepuff, and so on.You can purchase an invisibility cloak for 1,000 galleons in Diagon Alley, at Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions. Yes, they are expensive, but they are intended to be rare items, otherwise there would be no purpose in having separate common rooms. |
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Does having a different wand give different abilities? Currently, no. Each of the wands: Holly, Yew, Willow, Oak, Mahogany, Birch, and Ash, perform the same way in the Dueling Club game. The non-purchasable wands, the Specialty and Dragonskin wands have plans to perform special functions in the Dueling Club game, but currently are still unavailable for the reason that they are not programmed in yet. In MNI History, the Dragonskin Wand was never purchasable and only won from beating all 5 levels of the Dueling Club. This wand was then awarded, allowing the user to move spells up and down using the a/z buttons. For what they will do in the future… all we can advise to keep your eyes open for any announcements! |
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Can I name my pets? You sure can! You want to start off by purchasing your pet at Diagon Alley. Owls are only found in Eeylops Owl Emporium, and other pets can be found at the Magical Menagerie. After you have purchased your pet, go to your profile, and select the 'Inventory' option from the navigation on the left. Find the pet you have purchased, and on the first column you will see an 'Edit' link. Click this, and enter in the name you would like to give your pet. Hit the 'Submit Item Name' button, and voila! Your pet now has a name. |
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How does the sorting hat work? The sorting hat is based on the Myers-Briggs personality test. In designing the test, we wanted to take the common house traits and expand upon them, rather than rely on the typical house stereotypes (Ravenclaws are all geniuses, Slytherins are all evil, etc.). The test measures four pairs of traits: introvert/extrovert; detail-oriented/big-picture; make emotional, special-circumstance decisions/make logical, consistent decisions; make plans and decisions/keep options open.Now, we all fit each of those descriptions at some point, but most people have tendencies...ways that they act more than half the time. That is what the test is measuring. However, keep in mind that this is NOT an official Myers-Briggs test, it is just for fun. All four traits are used to determine your character, while the last two pairs are used to determine your house as well. Here are some house and character descriptions to help you interpret your results: Arthur: You are Arthur Weasley. You enjoy tinkering with things to find out how they work, as well as discovering different ways to handle problems. You may not always be organized, but you are dependable for things when it matters. Bellatrix: You are Bellatrix Lestrange. You are a detail-oriented schemer, and though you may work with others at times, you prefer to keep to yourself. You often try to think of new solutions for problems. Dobby: You are Dobby the House Elf. You are generally very outgoing, and are not afraid to go against the norm and try new ideas. Though you sometimes let your emotions get in the way when making decisions, you are also able to keep them in check when you know it is necessary. Draco: You are Draco Malfoy. You are usually in the company of a small group of people, though there are certain times when you really enjoy attention. You like to scheme and are organized in your planning. Dumbledore: You are Albus Dumbledore. People find you mysterious and you do not open up very often. You prefer to take time to think things through before you make a decision, though in some areas you may find that your emotions rule you. Ginny: You are Ginny Weasley. You like attention and hang out with a lot of different people. You are level-headed and enjoy scheming about anything from a plan to get a friend out of trouble to how to get revenge on someone who has wronged you. Hagrid: You are Rubeus Hagrid. You are very open with people and like trying things that you have never done before. You let your emotions out easily and often act without thinking first. Harry: You are Harry Potter. You usually prefer to be on the sidelines, and don't mind trying out new ways to do things. You tend to hold in your emotions, and making schedules is just not your thing. Hermione: You are Hermione Granger. You are extremely practical and prefer to spend your time away from crowds. You are organized and like to schedule things ahead of time. Emotional outbursts from you are rare. You do not let emotions rule you. Luna: You are Luna Lovegood. You are happy keeping to yourself and tend to follow the road less taken. You rarely let your emotions rule you. Lupin: You are Remus Lupin. People find you very closed-off and you prefer to not be around large groups of people. You are practical and organized, and do not allow your emotions to rule you. McGonagall: You are Minerva McGonagall. You do not like being around crowds of people. You are very organized and tend to trust to methods that have worked in the past. You keep your emotions well hidden. Molly: You are Molly Weasley. You like to be around people and are very emotional. You are extremely organized and see the value of making plans ahead of time. You tend to get things done by using methods that have worked in the past. Neville: You are Neville Longbottom. You are uncomfortable being the center of attention, and prefer to be on the sidelines. You tend to get caught up in your emotions, and prefer to take the safe route that you know has worked before. Ron: You are Ron Weasley. You like getting attention, generally. You prefer getting things done using methods you know will work, though you often act without thinking. You usually let your emotions out rather than keep them bottled up inside. Sirius: You are Sirius Black. You love being around lots of people. Your emotions can get the best of you, and you tend to act before you think. You are not afraid of trying new things. Snape: You are Severus Snape. You tend to prefer being alone, although you enjoy certain moments in the limelight, especially where you feel you deserve credit for a deed. You are good at controlling your emotions. You are cunning and calculating, and creative in your area of expertise. The Twins: You are Fred and George Weasley. You delight in being the center of attention and love experimenting with new things. When something interests you, you enjoy researching it and learning about it. Tonks: You are Nymphadora Tonks. You are very outgoing and feisty, and sometimes let your emotions get the better of you. You prefer to take life as it comes, rather than make detailed plans. Umbridge: You are Dolores Umbridge. You like being around people and are good at coming up with reasons (or excuses) to do something at the last minute. You prefer to use tested, reliable methods to get things done. Voldemort: You are Lord Voldemort. If you have minions, you probably like to have them handy to do "errands" for you. Otherwise, you prefer to be by yourself. You are good at hiding your emotions, and when something grabs your interest, you will go out of your way to learn more about it. Gryffindor: While you may not have had the chance to display bravery the way Harry and his friends have, your emotions still play a large part in your decision-making. You might be tempted to do something for a friend...or to an enemy...even though you know it is not entirely logical. You like to leave your options open and prefer to make last-minute decisions. Slytherin: As a Slytherin, your defining trait is ambition. Unlike some of the Slytherins in the books, however, your ambitions are not necessarily selfish. You have some immediate goals and some long-term goals, and you have likely made plans about how you will achieve them. You tend to make unemotional, logical decisions based on the most efficient way to achieve some goal. Ravenclaw: Because you love to learn and discover new information, you tend to look at a problem from all angles so that you can make a logical, unemotional decision about it. Your desire to learn often takes you off-track, and an intention to research one problem might get sidetracked when you discover something else that grabs your attention. Hufflepuff: You are a loyal, hard worker. You tend to make decisions based on your emotions and how you feel about a specific problem. You might decide on something inconsistent because of your loyalty to your friends or to a certain cause, but you consider the sacrifice necessary. Because you are such a hard worker, you know how to manage your time well and make plans so that you get as much done as possible. These are the questions used to determine your house, along with which trait the question is testing for: 1) emotional vs. non-emotional decision 3) planned vs. spontaneous 5) emotional vs. non-emotional decision 7) emotional vs. non-emotional decision 9) planned vs. spontaneous 12) planned vs. spontaneous 13) emotional vs. non-emotional decision 17) planned vs. spontaneous 18) emotional vs. non-emotional decision 20) planned vs. spontaneous It is up to you to figure out which answer choice is which |
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Why can't I access the Great Hall when I have purchased the Great Hall Key? When you purchase the key to the Great Hall it is simply to allow you in for an extended access when an event is happening. You will gain admittance approximately 3 days BEFORE the event and allowed to stay approximately 3 days after the event concludes for the general population.This key does NOT grant you access to the Great Hall all year round, simply a little before and after a scheduled event. Special events may include one of the following: The Halloween Ball The Yule Ball Harry Potter Birthday Ball There are more times that the Great Hall is open for functions that aren't listed here. Keep an eye out in the General Common Room Announcement forum for specific dates and times. |
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What is Flourish & Blotts? Flourish & Blotts is a Harry Potter fan fiction archive, a resurrected feature of the old MNI which allows students to publish and read fan fiction in exchange for Galleons. You do have to pay to publish your fan fiction, but every time a student then purchases your book, you receive Galleons in the form of royalties. |
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What is fan fiction? A piece of fiction that borrows characters or places from other books/tv shows/films etc, such as Narnia, Harry Potter, or Buffy the Vampire Slayer. |
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What do the different ratings mean? These are the ratings that you will see around MNI. They are borrowed directly from the Fiction Ratings guide.K - Intended for general audience 5 years and older. Content should be free of any coarse language, violence, and adult themes. K+ - Suitable for more mature childen, 9 years and older, with minor action violence without serious injury. May contain mild coarse language. Should not contain any adult themes. T - Suitable for teens, 13 years and older, with some violence, minor coarse language, and minor suggestive adult themes. M - Not suitable for children or teens below the age of 16 with possible strong but non-explicit adult themes, references to violence, and strong coarse language. MNI's forums are rated T, so you are allowed to use swear words that are used in the Harry Potter books or movies, but do not swear at another student or staff member! Also keep in mind that swearing does offend many people, AND that children under 13 do make their way to the site, so don't over-do it. Better safe than sorry, so if you have any doubts whatsoever about whether your topic is rated T or under, ask a staff member before you post it!!! |
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**UPDATED** What type of content is allowed? Allowed*: novels, short stories.Selectively allowed: plays, letter fics (stories told via letters written to another person or between two or more people). Not allowed: poetry, songfics, songs, textbook-type submissions, drabble collections, interviews, diaries. *Librarians reserve the right to ultimately decide what is approved. |
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**NEW** Is there a minimum word limit for chapters? Yes, as from 13th March 2008, each chapter must be at least 800 words in length.[/color]To check the word count, either paste your chapter into Microsoft Word and choose 'Tools' from the menu bar and then 'Word Count', or use WordCountTool.com. Any chapter submitted that is less than 800 words in length may be rejected. |
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How do I submit my fan fiction? You must create a book before you can submit individual chapters. Please note that chapters are limited to approximately 65,000 characters including any formatting tags. Submissions longer than the allotted length will be cut off. |
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How much does it cost to publish a book at F&B, and what do I get in return? Publisher Publishing Cost Selling Cost Royalty Return CostDust & Mildew 5g 1g 1g 8s Whizz Hard 7g 2g 2g 1g Obscurus 10g 3g 3g 1g, 8s |
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**UPDATED** How should I format my fan fiction? You should format it as you would a post in the forums. For more about forum tags, see here. The majority of the tags, however, you should not be using, and if you are found using unnecessary tags, your chapter will be edited.In addition, please arrange your chapters to adhere to a block style of writing rather than the typical indent style. This means—no indenting paragraphs. Simply make sure there is one line of space between each paragraph. For example, this FAQ entry is an example of block formatting. (This is not a new requirement as it has always been the preferred format for chapters. However, the Librarians thought they should clarify that this is the preferred format. All fics that do not adhere to the block paragraph format will be sent back for revisions.) |
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When will my submission be approved? / How long does it normally take for a Librarian to approve a fic? It really depends on a lot of things: how many Librarians are available and online, how many fics we have to read through, the length of the fics we have to read through. We ask students to wait two weeks before contacting a Librarian about the state of their fic if they haven't heard anything. |
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**UPDATED** Why was my submission rejected? Rejection may be due to one of the following:
Please note that the final decision is up to the Librarian who passed judgement on your chapter. Librarians also reserve the right to edit your submission for grammar and spelling errors. We will never edit the content of anyone's submissions. |
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Can I review a chapter/book? Certainly, in the Library. Please check that the author has not started a thread for the book in question before posting a new thread. |
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I have a suggestion for Flourish & Blotts. What do I do? Post it in the Suggestions thread in the Feedback & Bug Reporting forum, or in the Flourish & Blotts Feedback thread in the Library. We'll let you know how feasible it is and how soon you can expect it to pop up in the future. |
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Do you get an owl or e-mail if your book is accepted/rejected from F&B? Yep, you get an owl once a decision has been made. If your fic is sent back for revisions (a new feature for F&B) or rejected, it may be accompanied by a reason (but not necessarily). |
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Is there a way to know if my book is bought? Yes. It will show up in the Award/Dock secion of your profile, and in F&B if you click "My Books" and then the book, you can see on the far right how many times each chapter has been purchased. |
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Can I submit a post-Deathly Hallows fic? Yes, the spoiler ban was lifted on September 21st. |
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May I submit my fic to F&B if I already have it posted on a site elsewhere? Yes, as long as it follows the guidelines. |
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I'm not sure if my fic passes as T-rated. How can I find out without wasting my galleons? If there are any specific descriptions, paragraphs or phrases that you're concerned might cause your fic to be rejected for going above the T rating, feel free to owl these excerpts to a Librarian - we'll be happy to look them over and, if they do break the rating, advise you on how you can keep your fic within the guidelines. |
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What is the "Recommended" Feature? The feature is for fics recommended by the Librarians. If we like it, think it stands out, enjoyed reading it and think it would be enjoyed by others, basically. That's not to say that the fics not recommended aren't good, of course! The recommended feature is for the outstanding fics we feel deserve extra recognition! |
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What is the "Spotlight" feature? A more elite version of the "Recommended" feature. Plus, it will appear on the front page of F&B! |
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If we bought a book from F&B that we don't care to have anymore, is there any way to get rid of it from our library? Yes. Simply click on "My Library", then the book containing the chapter you wish to sell. To the right of the cost, date published, and purchase information is a link labeled "Sell". Click this to remove the book from your library, and you will also be refunded half of the buying price. |
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Can I use colour codes in my submissions? No. Colours actually make a story harder to read. For emphasising words or passages, you can bold or italicise text. |
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Can I add a line at the bottom of my chapter listing my beta reader(s) and everyone else who helped? Yes. Author notes at the bottom or top of submissions are common and you are welcome to insert them as you please. People use these to give credit to beta readers or to add a side note about their fic. |
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How do I mark my book as ‘complete’? Under the 'My Books' section of Flourish and Blotts just click the 'Edit' link on whichever story it is you'd like to complete and then click the box marked 'Complete' to checkmark it. |
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How can I check that my fic has been submitted properly? Click on ‘My Profile’, then ‘Award/Dock’. From here, you can check to see if any galleons were deducted when your fic went through the system. If so, then your fic is now in our pending lists awaiting a decision. If not, then you need to try submitting the fic again. |
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My chapter has been sent back for revisions. How do I edit it and send it back? Click on ‘My Books’ and select the book which contains the chapter for revision. This will bring up a list of all the chapters in the book. Underneath your chapter summary on the far right is a link called ‘Edit’. Click on this, edit the chapter at your leisure, then click ‘Submit’ when you are done. This will automatically place the fic back at the bottom of our pending list, ready for a Librarian’s decision. |
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If my fic is rejected, will my galleons be refunded? Nope, sorry! |
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I wrote a story but I don’t know if anyone would read it. Where do I go to find out? Try the “Would You Read…?” thread here. |
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Am I allowed to submit a fan fiction by another author if they have given me permission to do so, and I credit them? No, a new rule has been put in place, which states that to post any fan fiction at F&B, it MUST be your own work or you will be fined, warned, and possibly banned from publishing fics at F&B. |
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What do I do if I've accidentally submitted my chapter more than once? 1. Owl a Librarian letting them know of the situation, including the title of your book and chapter, and whether you plan on submitting more chapters for this book in future or not. 2. If you have no plans of submitting further chapters, the Librarian will reject your duplicate chapter(s). 3. If you are going to submit further chapters, the Librarian will send the chapters back to you. When you are ready to submit another chapter, simply paste the text into the one sent back to you. This helps to prevent chapters getting mixed up in the future! |
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**NEW** I received an owl saying that a Librarian has requested revisions on my chapter. What do I do? When you receive this owl, it means that for your chapter to be approved and added to F&B, you will have to make one or more changes to it. The changes you need to make could range from taking out a non T-rated word or phrase, to adding paragraph spacing, to getting a beta reader to look over the whole chapter and fixing numerous errors.When a Librarian has requested revisions, it means you get the chance to make changes to your chapter and resubmit it with absolutely no extra cost to you (if your chapter is rejected, you lose those galleons and have to pay again to resubmit any chapters). NOTE: You can only edit your chapter if a Librarian has sent it back to you requesting revisions. This option will not be open to you otherwise. To edit your chapter: 1) Go to F&B. Click on "My Books" 2) Click on the title of your fic. This displays a list of all the chapters in this book. 3) Underneath the chapter in question, you should see something that looks vaguely like this: Quote Cost: 1g | Submitted Today at 19:37:03 | Currently needing revisions | Edit | Delete 4) The "Edit" and "Delete" words are clickable. Click on "Edit" and you will be taken to a screen that lets you edit your chapter summary and the chapter itself. 5) Once you are done editing, click "Submit" and the chapter will be placed back in F&B's pending queue. NOTE: If you click "Delete", you will be asked to confirm that you want to delete this chapter. If you click "Yes" then the chapter will be deleted entirely. You will not get a refund, and we cannot retrieve it because it will have been completely removed from the system. If you have any further questions, feel free to owl a Librarian. |
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**NEW** Why has only half of my chapter/book summary appeared? / Why has some of my chapter/book summary been cut off? There is a character limit of 250 (including spaces) on the chapter and book summaries. If a Librarian notices that your summary has been cut off halfway through, they will owl you and give you the opportunity to change it before it is published. If you notice that your summary has been cut off after your fic has been published, you may owl a Librarian with your new summary and ask them to change it for you. Remember that it must contain 250 characters or less for it all to appear. |
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**NEW** A friend and I want to co-author a fic and both receive the profits for it. How do we go about this? Unfortunately there is currently no way for two people to receive the profits for the same book/chapter, and no way for two authors to be listed as having published the same book/chapter.Past solutions for those who have co-authored fics at F&B include:
Having one person publish all the chapters and then asking a Librarian to split the profits between two authors manually is not an option. The person who publishes a fic is the person who receives the profits, and you are free to work out who gets which profits between yourselves. To avoid confusion and unnecessary plagiarism investigations, it is advised that you owl a Librarian about your plans to co-author before you both start publishing chapters. |
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What is RP? Roleplaying, or RP for short, allows you to step into the life of another persona via written word. In forum roleplay, you have the opportunity to develop your own character and interact with other people's characters in a setting that resembles fictitious writing. This is the primary RP genre that MNI uses. |
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What formatting is used when posting for RP? Most often, dialogue and actions are distinguished simply by color, as follows (keep in mind these are merely examples and are not what is considered good or substantial RP):Bob walked into the Bar. Gimme a firewhiskey, will ya? Quotation marks are also used by some to separate dialogue. The bartender gave Bob a right glare that clearly showed his annoyance. "Git it yerself, why don't ya?" Sometimes you will see people separate their words from their actions, however actions are always to be colored in the approved RP colors. Using the list provided in the FAQ entry about colors. Bob growled slightly as he bristled at the bartender. Just give me the friggen whiskey already! And, as previously mentioned, OOC shall always be in a shade of yellow/gold. (Keep in mind the no OOC only rule) OOC: Gotta run, be back later! Please keep in mind to keep all of your posts easy to read. No tiny text in the RP areas. It is extremely difficult for the Prefects to moderate this tiny text. So please use the default font size when you post in RP. OOC may be smaller but no smaller than 7pt font size. |
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What colors can I use to RP? Colors are used to separate action from dialogue from OOC here on MNI. We require the use of colors to help the moderators of the RP forums to differentiate what's going on in your RP's. There is a drop down menu of colors provided in your reply screen as you RP, but not all of those colors are acceptable to use in RP because they are difficult to read on MNI's blue background. The following colors are not acceptable to use at all: BLUE, RED, GREEN and BROWN. So be careful when you choose your colors from there. Please ask a RP Prefect if you are unsure. The code to use when using colors on the site is as follows: [color=place whatever color you're using from the approved list here]Place your text here[/color] Example: Mary Sue stepped into the pub and walked to the bar for a drink. She ordered and paid then took a seat. After a moment or two she saw a friend of hers and waved her over for some conversation. Mary Sue grinned like a fool to see her old friend and was excited to catch up on old times. The colors you may use for Role-Play are as follows unless stated otherwise: TALKING ONLY Burlywood Lemonchiffon Lightgrey Peachpuff White ACTIONS ONLY Aqua Aquamarine Black Chartreuse Coral Cyan Darkblue Darkkhaki Darkred Darksalmon Darkseagreen Deepskyblue Greenyellow Hotpink Indigo Lawngreen Lightblue Lightgreen Lightpink Lightsalmon Lightskyblue Lime Limegreen Maroon Midnightblue Navy Orchid Palegreen Pink Plum Powderblue Purple Rosybrown Salmon Sandybrown Skyblue Springgreen Thistle Turquoise Violet Yellowgreen OOC ONLY Gold Goldenrod Yellow As always please make sure that your posts are easily readable. Tiny text is not allowed in the RP forums. Please refrain from using it in your RP posts. OOC you may use a smaller text but no smaller than 7 pt font. |
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What is MNI-Wide Roleplay? MNI-Wide Roleplay consists of roleplays that extend throughout the entirety of MNI's RP areas. That is to say that injuries to characters in the Hog's Head remain with them as they travel to the Ministry, and friends are friends in every thread. Basically, events that occur in MNI-Wide RP endure and continue from thread to thread, allowing us to create an entire universe within the realm that JKR has developed for us. MNI Wide Role-Play is a particular ongoing plotline, not just any random continuous plotline. MNI-Wide RP has very specific timelines and past events.With MNI-Wide Role-Play the things you do with your character should be as canon to JKR's world as possible. The character doesn't have to be exact to that, meaning you can make an original character that follows JKR's world, but what you do in one thread WILL and must carry over to another thread and follow your character. It's sort of like real life meaning that what happens to you, say at work, you will be effected by those events at home too. Whether it's a mental trauma, or you got hurt on the job, or even if you had an awesome day. That translates from your job in real life to your home life. You don't automatically shut off what happened at work once you get home - it's the same for MNI-Wide RP. A more HP related example would be if your character learns to become an Animagus and can turn into a butterfly that quality carries over to other threads. MNI-Wide Role-Play is pretty much how it sounds and it's done in all of the HP Forums, just like Non MNI-Wide RP, which includes: Diagon Alley (and all its sub forums) Hogwarts (and all its sub forums) Hogsmeade (and all its sub forums) St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries (and its sub forums) The Role Play Forum (General HP RP as well as Non HP RP) Wizarding Places (and its sub forums) Also included in this are a couple of private Roleplay Forums that need to be applied to if you're interested. They are The Ministry of Magic and The Order of the Phoenix (Number 12 Grimmauld Place). Which you see in the area in your profile 'To Join a Private Forum.' (Quick note here: There is a formal process to go through to get into these Private RP forums and you are NOT guaranteed acceptance automatically.) To join the MNI-Wide organizations (Ministry Employee or Order Member) you need to get in contact with the various leaders of the organizations. If you do not know who they are, ask a RP Prefect. Sometimes it's hard to tell what is MNI-Wide and what isn't, often this is a choice that only YOU can make for yourself. No one forces being an MNI-Wide character upon you - it's YOUR choice and your choice only. If you are role-playing in a thread in the Hog's Head and cut off all your hair and become bald you can choose to make that your new look in every thread you post in (which is considered MNI-Wide), or you can decide that look just isn't for you and only do it in that one thread and do something totally different in another thread (which is considered Non MNI-Wide). Some threads are for MNI-Wide RP though (normally well marked in the title) and you should always read them before you decide to do something drastic with your character, if you go bald in one of these threads then are posting with a full head of hair elsewhere with the same people, there could be confusion. So always think about the thread you're in, what you're doing with your character and if it will affect you in just that thread or everywhere. The majority of MNI-Wide RP threads are well marked so if you don't want your character to be MNI-Wide then don't RP in MNI-Wide threads and don't use the handy dandy MNI-Wide character label under the username, it really is as simple as that. If you have further questions don't hesitate to ask a RP Prefect. |
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Do I have to participate in MNI-Wide RP to Roleplay here on MNI? Most certainly not. Not all RP threads participate in MNI-Wide RP as was stated in the 'What is MNI Wide RP?' portion of the FAQ. The threads that do participate are usually well marked if they are MNI-Wide. If you join one of these open threads that do not have a label at all, everything that occurs within that thread will remain contained within that one thread. Things can carry over following specific characters but nothing carries over to another thread or time frame unless you WANT it to do so. The following Forums are set up to handle BOTH Non MNI-Wide threads as well as MNI-Wide threads: The Red Phonebooth (which is the Ministry of Magic forum) along with all it's sub forums. Diagon Alley (and all its sub forums) Hogwarts (and all its sub forums) Hogsmeade (and all its sub forums) St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries (and its sub forums) The Role Play Forum (General HP RP as well as Non HP RP) Wizarding Places (and its sub forums) Within these forums, keep in mind that you are in the Harry Potter world, you don't HAVE to remain "canon" to JKR's books, but you do need to follow the general rules of RP as well as the 'no power-playing' and 'no god-moding' rules which can be read in other entries here in the RP FAQ. Remember again that THE most important difference between regular MNI RP and MNI-Wide RP is what you do in one thread does not have to be carried over to another thread for Non MNI-Wide. If your character announces to the world that he/she has become an Animagus and can turn into a butterfly in a thread in the Hog's Head you don't have to role-play that you can turn into a butterfly in a different role-play thread in Knockturn Alley. If you are still confused with the differences between MNI-Wide RP and Non MNI-Wide RP, please do not hesitate to ask a RP Prefect. |
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What is OOC? OOC stands for "Out of Character," and is used to indicate text outside of the context of the roleplay. OOC should be used sparingly, but when it is, it should be in Gold, Goldenrod, or Yellow. Never should a post be in all OOC. This is the only font that may be reduced from the default in RP. No smaller than 7pt font for OOC. In addition to the above: There really should not EVER be out of character “chatting” in a roleplay thread. That is what your Owls are for. In your first post if you do not care that anyone knows your main username put it in the first post so people can owl you when they want to chat. If you need to make an OOC post on the RARE occasion you want to say something really fast, then do it but you must have a Role Play post with it. When you do this make sure you do not go beyond 4 posts with this OOC chatter. If we see that we are also going to treat it as spam, and you will start receiving warnings and dockings. An exception to OOC only posts is when you are SETTING UP your RP’s when you are “casting” them in the General HP and Non-HP RP Forums. We allow 2 pages for that. If your OOC chatter goes much beyond those first two pages then we will ask you to get on with the RP. Another exception to the OOC only rule is when you are JOINING a RP. If you do not know the thread starter then it is perfectly acceptable for you to OOC “May I join” or whatever form they may have for you to complete in their first post. If you DO care that people know who you are and the people you're signing up to RP with don't know who you are then you should take that into account for possible need for future OOC posts. Thread starters WILL be held accountable for what happens in their threads. So if you create a lot of RP’s make sure people are sticking to the rules. Remember: Other than those exceptions listed above - NO OOC ONLY posts. |
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What is IC? Conversely to OOC we have IC.IC is 'In Character' posting. In character posting consists of a mix of thoughts, and actions as well as speaking in your posts. In character posts can be as small as two lines and as large as several pages in a Microsoft Word document. IC posting is role play. Make certain that your IC posts are posted in the default font. No tiny text in the RP forums as it is too difficult for the Prefects to moderate reading the tiny text. OOC may be smaller but 7pt is the smallest. When in doubt just post in the default font size. There is to be absolutely NO “In character, OOC like chatter.” What does this mean? When you have “speaking only” posts that don’t consist of more than two or three words. Or there isn’t much actual roleplay going on and it's more to the effect that you as a person are talking to your friend as a person and calling it RP. That's not Role Play. When there is more mindless chatter that has little to do with the roleplay at hand this is what we mean be IC OOC chatter. IC posts need to have some actual substance to them. There should be no extra in character, out of character talking in these posts, and there should be no chatting as if you’re in the Chamber of Secrets in your roleplay. Make up a plot, play it out, and have fun. Here is the FAQ entry on what we mean by posts with substance or quality. Click here. |
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What is Godmoding? Godmoding is a disgusting practice that is frowned upon by all roleplayers. In general, any character that is portrayed as invincible or has numerous supernatural abilities (whether justified or not) is considered to be godmoding. In addition Godmoding is also when you have your character getting out of situations all the time when they clearly should have no way out. Mary Sue and Gary Stu who never ever get hurt when clearly they would. For example: Say there is a one on one duel and then a third and fourth person enter so it's now three on one. Firstly, all RPers should discuss the outcome of this duel to prevent PP and GM, secondly if you haven't discussed it and your character manages to 'slip away' with no injuries whatsoever when clearly they should be maimed or whatever is realistic, don't be surprised if no one RP's with you anymore. |
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What is Power Playing? (aka Power Playing 101) Power Playing 101Power playing is when you do something to someone else's character that they have not “authorized” you to do. Examples can be found below. Do NOT power play. If you want to power play someone’s character then you need to get their permission FIRST and there should be a SMALL (size 7pt font at least) OOC note at the bottom or top of your post that generally says something like “Permission to PP granted.” Then it will be understood to all who read your RP that permission was granted and all parties involved are okay with the powerplay. This is power playing explained, please be sure you understand. If you have further questions then you need to owl a RP Prefect and ask them to explain it in other terms so you understand. Viresse kills Escy. Now what about that is wrong some of you ask? Well it’s written as a fact. So Escy has no chance to defend himself here or anything else and this is bad. You've essentially taken away all of his power to do anything for his own character. If you want this kind of post to fly you have to write it the right way... Viresse attempts to kill Escy. There are two different things in the second one. I have said what I’m trying or attempting to do and I have not taken the power from Escy to reply or to fight back. This also works for simple things. This is wrong: Viresse steals Escy and Iou’s wands. This is wrong because Viresse has not given Escy or Iou a chance to respond or react. They are now wandless and probably not what the RPer's wanted to happen to their characters. This is right: Viresse tries (or attempts) to steal Escy and Iou’s wands. At this point, Escy and Iou can either allow Viresse to steal the wands: Viresse tries to steal her/his wand and succeeds, she/he is now powerless. (If allowed... a small OOC is added saying permission to PP was granted) If they do not allow Viresse to steal their wands, the post would look something like: Viresse tries to steal his/her wand but doesn’t succeed. You as a RPer and your characters are NOT all powerful and cannot control others. As RP is fake, we all have free will and if we choose to not let you do something then that is our choice to make, not yours. Please, if you still don’t understand what power playing is... ask someone! RP Prefects are available for just this sort of thing, to get rid of any misunderstandings of our rules. We’d rather have to explain it 1000 times then have a thread full of angry OOC posts yelling that someone is power playing their character and manipulating them into doing something they don't want them to do. Another thing that you can do is ignore someone if they powerplay your character and did not ask permission. You are well within your RP rights to ignore. Use it especially if you have contacted the other person and asked them not to do this to your character. Also, "mind-reading" is not allowed. It is considered to be power playing and will not be accepted. Why is mind reading considered to be power playing? Because thoughts are thoughts for a reason and they are personal to the character, if somebody wants to express something and have people know it, they will say it out loud. But other than that, thoughts shall remain simply thoughts. It is a matter of privacy, yes, even if written down for all to see. Exception: You may read minds if only you are a Legilimens. This does NOT mean that there should be a sudden rush of masters of Legilimency. It is a difficult art to master so please keep that in mind when you’re role-playing. You also need to obtain permission from the other person to read their mind BEFORE doing it. In addition to the above about “mind-reading”, all “OOC reading” will be considered mind reading and power playing. Unless someone says “feel free to use this in your RP” it should always be considered off limits to use. If you see something in an RP or an OOC that you really want to use in your RP then you ASK FIRST. *As a side note if you do have permission from someone to power play their character that is fine just don't forget to add an OOC note into your post saying you have that permission. |
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How many accounts can I have? You can only have one main account. The reason for this is in order to prevent galleon fraud.In Role Play... "RP Accounts" are no longer necessary, due to now having "RP Profiles" available. A RP Profile allows you to post as an entirely different user, using a separate avatar and signature, and includes a 'Bio' feature to give some details on your character. You can also choose to have the character 'Public,' so people will know it's you, or 'Private,' to keep your identity secret. RP Accounts can be created in your profile. For more information on how RP Profiles work, or how to set them up, check out the this FAQ. If you have more questions after that, owl any RP staff member. Keep in mind that if you set your RP Profile to private the need might arise that other RPers would like to chat with you. Perhaps about the RP, perhaps about other things. They can't do this if they don't know who you are (your main account is the one that gets the owl). Thread starters WILL be held accountable for what happens in their threads. So if you create a lot of RP’s make sure people are sticking to the rules. (read more about this in the what is OOC section of this FAQ) |
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Why do I need a RP Profile? How do I get one? Why do I need a RP Profile?To post in the Role Play forums of course! You will not be able to post at all in the Role Play Forums without one. RP Profiles are a new invention to MNI and will replace RP Accounts that you had on the MNI temp board. You will need one for each character you play. For example Viresse as as staffer has a profile for Viresse her Role Play character. How do I get a RP Profile? Simple, go to your PROFILE, and look at your options to the left. You’ll see a section for “RP Characters” and you click on 'Create a Character.' From there you’ll be taken to the “Create a Character” screen. You don’t have to fill in everything but you’ll want to enter at the very least a Character Screenname. Now keep in mind that 1) these screennames are unchange-able, if you think you might change your characters last name soon then don’t add it in,. Put it down below in the General Information area, and 2) you will not be able to use a Character Screenname that is already taken. If you thought you’d get to use “Viresse” you are wrong. You’ll get this message if you try: Quote Create a Character That screen name is in use, you must choose another screen name. Please make note at this point of the “Private?” question. “Yes” means that your posts will show like this: Quote Viresse Anonymous Where as if you check “No” your posts will look like this: Quote Viresse Played by Viresse After this, you’re in the General Information, Appearance and Biographical Information sections. Fill in what you like here and you may edit later if you wish. (see below for instructions on this) The last thing to do is Forum Information, which is your avatar and signature. Fill in the URL for the avatar and make sure your signature is done just like your regular signature. Meaning all within MNI guidelines. Hit the 'Create Character' button and you’re done. How many Role Play characters can I make? Make as many as you like. But be sure to check out the cost list! How much will the profiles cost me? The first profile will be free! After that see the following list to know how much you will be charged per profile: 2nd and 3rd - 5 galleons 4th and 5th - 10 galleons 6th and 7th - 15 galleons 8th and 9th - 20 galleons 10th and 11th - 25 galleons 12th and up 30 galleons How can I edit my Role Play Profile? Just pull up your profile and your list of characters will show under RP Characters. Click on the character that you want to edit and then edit as you wish. When you're finished click the 'Save' button and you're done. How do I use my Role Play characters once I make them? Pick a RP Forum and when you decide what thread you are posting in, you’ll hit reply like usual. The regular reply screen with smilies and all that which you are used to will come up and you’ll do what you normally do to post. What you need to worry about is the first thing underneath “Post reply”. Which is a scroll down box for you to select which character profile you are using. So pick the profile of your choice, make sure your post is in the body and colors are done and click the 'Post' button just like normal. Can I delete a profile? Right now no, maybe someday and maybe on that day you’ll also get a refund for it but who knows the future is cloudy and we suck at Divination. |
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Understanding RP Infractions Within the Role-Play forums there are some different rules that govern the area. Each RP Forum has their particular rules stickied at the top of the forum. Some are a little different in how they do things so please read them so you don't get yourself into trouble. Generally across all of the RP Forums all of the rules are the same. They are to be followed in addition to the MNI site wide rules. To better understand the RP Infractions please review the list and be aware of what will happen if you break rules in any of the RP forums. Infraction 1, 2 and 3 - Warning, 0 galleons removed a note in your award/dock page and an owl Infraction 4 - Docking of 1 to 10 galleons based on offense Infraction 5 - Docking of 1 to 10 galleons based on offense Infraction 6 or more result in a seven (7) day temporary ban from the site. When you return from your temporary ban if any staff member has to speak to you again for anything you will get a permanent site wide ban. Prefects may post in your threads along with docking you or warning you. They will also send you an owl on your warning as well as with each infraction. If you do not understand what they are saying to you then ask them. If you are not comfortable asking please do not hesitate to ask a different RP Prefect or a Head Staff member that is involved in RP. The moderators do want it known that they are lenient and they are overly fair. So when it's time for you to come up for a temporary or full ban from the site, rest assured it is warranted. Your award/dock in your profile has EVERYTHING in it. There's no way around the infractions and warnings. Nine times out of ten you've been warned and docked far more than six times to warrant the bans. So with that said, no whining, we have rules for a reason, you need to read them and practice them to remain on this site. |
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Is Truth or Dare in RP allowed? What about Spin the Bottle? No. Truth or Dare in ANY RP forum is not allowed, at all. Same with T&D - No Spin the Bottle RP's. Why can't you do this? Well it's because people take these games too far. Far above and beyond the T rating of this site. So to eliminate the issue these games are not allowed in RP. This also applies to the T&D RP in the Great Hall when it's open. While we do understand that the Great Hall is a more relaxed RP area, disturbances have still arisen from these activities. Therefore, this rule has been extended to include the balls as well. No "spin the bottle" or "7 minutes in heaven" or any other such games. Sorry, but in the past they have quickly stopped being kid-friendly, so we do not allow them anymore. |
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What is this No Sex rule I hear about? Basically this rule is exactly what you think it is. The Roleplay forums are rated T just like the rest of the site, which means that you should never ever be RP’ing sex in it's entirety. General kissing, holding hands, mild touching or hugging your boyfriend/girlfriend or husband/wife is of course fine. But please remember that there are children as young as 8 or 9 years old on MNI and RP’ing further than that is not allowed. Furthermore, under no circumstances should you be RP’ing rape. This will garner you an automatic site wide ban, no questions asked. If we see it then you're gone, it's simple really. There should be NO “Single and Lonely” threads. Role Play is not a dating service for real life. If you want your character to meet people then perhaps you should start joining in OTHER roleplays and creating plots for people to get involved in. |
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Posting with substance? What does that mean exactly? When we ask for posts of substance that means that we want to see more 'quality' Role Play. We normally want to see more than only actions or only speaking, but obviously there will be some exceptions to this, depending upon the type of roleplay in which you are engaged. One-liners can be substantial if you're attempting to try to RP and we can tell the difference. When we're asking for details that means expressing how your character is reacting to other people, to their surroundings, and how these many things make them feel. Role Play is about expressing yourself through your character in written word.Bad Post: Walks in and sits down. Acceptable post: After Quidditch practice, Jane walked into common room and sat by the fire to warm up. The first post doesn't really give any information. Who walked in? Where are they sitting? Heck, it's not even a full sentence. The second post, however, gives the character's name, where they're located (in relation to other characters in the thread), and the general state (chilly/cold). It's not a lot but it sets the basis for a conversation or interaction. Hints on how to make your posts more substantial: Describe your character’s surroundings, your character's attire, and your character's attitude. All of that is good to take into consideration. Have a look about at other RP's and see what others are doing so you can get ideas. This is by no means the way you have to write out posts, but it just gives you some suggestions and things to think about as you begin to write. The main thing to keep in mind, is that we're looking for QUALITY not QUANTITY. Sometimes you can have a one liner that is substantial, though this will probably be rare. If we see that you are TRYING in your RP posts, we leave you alone. The 50 word rule we had in place is a only a GUIDELINE. It's an easy gauge for yourself when writing out a post.We're good with one line if you have content (quality) but I'd stick with 30 + words for my post just to be on the safe side. |
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May I double post? You may double post provided at least ONE HOUR of time has gone by since your previous post, but it may NOT be one word or OOC type posts to ‘bump’ the thread. If you double post it needs to be a Role Play related post or we will treat it as spam and you will be warned and/or docked accordingly.You may also double post if you have more than one RP character and you are RPing them in the same thread. |
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Open, Private, Friends only… what are these words in titles and should I use them? There are a couple things you need to let others know about when you are starting a new RP thread. People tend to use some key words to convey to people what type of thread their RP will be.In general an “open” thread will just have a title for the thread and nothing else. If however your thread is just for certain people you might want to put something like “Private” or “Invite Only” or even “Friends Only”. This will let people know that only those you have invited to the RP may post. Here is a more in depth explanation of the various key words you might put in your thread title. Open Thread -Means just what it sounds like, it is completely open for anyone to join in. Which means if you choose to leave your thread open you should not say things like “I have the right to ignore your posts” You CAN however ask that people post literate posts. Private, Invite, or Friends Only Thread -This means that only the people you have asked to RP with you can post. If anyone else posts you may politely tell them to leave your thread either via owl if the profile is public or by posting a short OOC about it. If the person continues to post after you have asked them to leave OWL a moderator of the forum your thread is in and they will take care of it. MNI-Wide -This is to signify that events that take place in the thread are part of the MNI-Wide Roleplay for more on what MNI-Wide is please see the What is MNI-Wide Roleplay? FAQ. Please remember that you should always respect each other, if someone is posting in your thread and you don’t think they are making a good contribution to the thread as a whole you may politely ask them to leave the thread, or seek assistance from the forum’s prefect. While you DO have a right to ignore people there are better, more respectful ways to go about letting them know this. |
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Can I start my own threads in the Role Play areas? You are welcome to start your own threads. But be sure that the threads you start belong in the areas that you start them in. For example: Say you start a thread in Diagon Alley, keep in mind where Diagon Alley is and what might or not be in there. You are unlikely to find a beach in Diagon Alley or muggle restaurants, but you would find plenty of wizarding shops. This example is just one of many and it applies in all of the other RP areas as well. Just realize where you are about to start your thread and RP appropriately to the forum.If the RP Staff decides that your thread does not belong where you have placed it, then it could be moved or simply closed. |
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Can I re-start my thread? The RP Staff will keep an eye on the length of your threads and at around 45 pages THEY will close your thread and restart it for you. If your thread makes it over 45 pages do not worry, owl staff or restart the thread. Please wait and continue to RP in that thread until the RP staff closes the current thread before starting the new one. They will get to it eventually. |
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When will my thread be deleted? Threads that have not been posted in for FOUR weeks (during what we consider "slow times" which is normally when you all go back to school and only post consistently on the weekends {30-31 days}) will be deleted. During the busier times, like summer time, we will delete threads after TWO weeks {14 days}. There are a few exceptions to this: In the Diagon Alley 'Homes' section and on the 'Grounds' in Hogwarts threads will be deleted after ONE week {7 days} of no posting. Wizarding Places allows four months {4} for their 'Homes' section before threads are deleted. The other areas in Wizarding Places ie. Muggle Places... the rules above apply. The Maison allows two months {2} before threads are deleted. Threads that have been locked and closed will be deleted after one week. |
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Who are the Role Play Moderators? The current list of RP mods and links to their profiles is as follows:blackpants JillianSapphire Lord Dylan Radash Skylark Utopiaswriter Wings of a Butterfly The Head Staff who are also involved with RP that you may direct your queries to are listed below: Caleb Stalither Liz Viresse Xxanica Feel free to owl any of the people listed above for any concerns you may have regarding Role Play and the Role Play forums. If you have any questions regarding RP related infractions please ask. They are all here to help you and contrary to popular belief they don't bite. (Not hard at any rate) |
| Quizzes |
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Where is the Quizzes section? MNI Quizzes can be found in Diagon Alley, at Gringotts. Alternatively, you can go directly there by clicking this link. |
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What are quizzes for? The quizzes are a challenging way for you to earn galleons at any time. You can take them at your leisure, and as long as you do not answer a question wrong, you can come back at any time to try it again. Different quizzes will be available at various times, so be sure to keep coming back! |
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Can I create a quiz? Yes, you can. Visit the Quiz section, and on the left-hand side is an option to “Submit a Quiz.” If our Quizmistresses are accepting submissions, you can follow the on-screen directions to create your own quiz. After submitting, our Quizmistresses will review the information and determine whether to approve or reject the submission. Submitting a quiz costs 2 galleons so make sure that the quiz is interesting. |
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Can I take a quiz more than one time? No, you cannot. If you successfully complete a quiz, you cannot take it again. If you miss a question, it is over. There are no second chances, so you should be sure of your answers before continuing. If you believe there is a discrepancy with a quiz, you can bring it to the attention of our Quizmistresses by posting here. |
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What do I need to do to win galleons in a quiz? You must answer all the questions correctly. There are no partial winnings for making it half-way. |
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If I choose the wrong answer to a question, do I get to continue the quiz? Unfortunately no, you will not get to finish the quiz if you choose the wrong answer to any given question. Please keep this in mind and choose your answers carefully. |
| Ask Snape |
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What is Ask Snape for? Ask Snape is an MNI feature that allows users to familiarize themselves with MuggleNet Interactive while having fun. If you ask him a question, he will provide you either a remark in his usual snippy form, or give you an answer. He also works directly with the F.A.Q., and if there are any connections, he can point you in the right direction. |
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How do you come up with Snape responses for the Ask Snape feature? Ask Snape responses are either created by the staff, borrowed from the Harry Potter books, or inspired by information we read. |
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Can I make suggestions for Ask Snape? Yes, you can. From the main Ask Snape page, under the picture is an option to suggest a response. Please be aware that not all suggestions are accepted. If a suggestion does is not canon with Snape’s personality in the books, or if the information has no relevance, it may be rejected. |
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How do I become a staff member? The golden rule to becoming a staff member is not to ask how you can become a staff member! If there are any job openings, then an announcement will get posted on the homepage and in the General Common Room or the appropriate house's common room. You are not going to get a job if you owl us all the time asking for one. The only way to become a staff member is to apply for a job opening. So, if you want to join the staff's team keep your eyes open and wait for a job opening! |
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What are the Staffs' duties? We have different sections of staff that are required to do different things. Obviously we cannot release all the details, but here is some general information about what is expected from our Staff:All Staffers - Maintain legal avatar and signature - Helping students with questions Artists - Creating and designing the artwork for the MNI Wizard Cards (coming soon!) Groundskeepers - Recording and reporting violators of the avatar and signature guidelines - Moderate the Arts and Graphics Lounge Head Staff - Retain duties from base positions (i.e. Head Librarian, Head Professor) - Ensure the entire site is running smoothly - Hire, promote, and demote as necessary Librarians - Approve and reject submission to Flourish and Blotts - Moderate the Library forum Prefects - Close, restart, and delete threads as needed - Monitor threads for inappropriate content Professors - Teach an assigned class on a bi-weekly basis, on a topic researched and developed by the Professor - Post and grade homework, extra credit, and assignments Programmers - Creating and maintaining features on MNI - Fixing bugs and security holes within the code Referees - Hold Quidditch matches - Moderate the Quidditch Stadium |
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Why is there an age limit for some staff applications? There is an age limit on all staff positions that require moderator abilities. Period. Currently that age limit is 17, unless otherwise stated in the application. This is because in most cases, you have more maturity at a higher age. We understand this is not always the case. However, the age limit is, and will remain, in place.Have exceptions been made? Yes. Are you likely to become an exception if you keep asking about it? No. Here are two posts that have already been made in reference to the age limit. Quote The whole world has age requirements. Some people are mature enough to drive under the legal age for their country, but they are not allowed. We know it is not a sure fire way of determining maturity, but it is a good place to start. Quote This is to answer all these questions about age and applications. Note that this is not in response to any particular post, but a general awareness. Yes, there are exceptions made for age. But as Zoi said before, they have to be exceptional. Since there still may be some question on this, I will clarify. Example of not-exceptional: We're hiring for Groundskeepers. You've been to MNI for a year (or less), and you just turned 16. You post in many different areas, including the Common Rooms, the Role Play areas, and you favor the Chamber of Secrets, but you don't spent a lot of time in the Arts and Graphics Lounge. You know the rules, but you just "go with the flow" of the site. You have no avatar/signature violations, and you got the information correct. In your application, we see something similar to, "I know I'm under 17, but..." Example of exceptional: We're hiring for Groundskeepers. You've been a member of MNI for 2+ years now, and you're 15 1/2. You've visited many areas of the site, but have found that you spent more time in the Arts and Graphics Lounge than any other. You've made posts in other areas, including discussion areas like the Philosophy and Politics corner, and the Inside the Magic forum, always using strong grammar and detailed posts. You enjoy making images and participate in contests in the A&G Lounge. Some Staffers have noticed your participation to the point where when we see your application, someone will say, "Hey, I know that person. They helped so-and-so in the A&G, and was a part of the discussion that brought about this-and-that changes." Your application is detailed and thorough of why we should hire you, and what you can contribute to being a Groundskeeper, and you make no reference or comment to your being underage, other than by number in the "Age" field. Bear in mind these are only examples, but you should be able to see the difference. |
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How and where do I start a new team? To start a new team simply type up a blank roster and post it in the Broom Closet located HERE. |
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Does it cost galleons to start a team? Yes. The dues to start a new Quidditch team are 15 galleons and only the Captain can pay this fee. |
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How do I join a team? To join a team simply find a new team in the Broom Closet, located HERE, and find a team that is right for you. The conditions of joining each team may be different as that is decided by the Captain of each individual team. As a side note: just remember that some teams may be harder to join than others. |
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Can I be on more than one team? No. You may not be on more than one SNITCH Team. |
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What is a House team and how do I join one? House teams are considered the "best of the best." These players will be selected via tryouts by the House Leaders (Coaches). You can join a House team by trying out when your House tryouts are open. They will be posted in a separate thread in your House Common Room. |
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Is there a place for my team to meet after we've been approved? Once your team is approved you may create a thread in the Locker Room Forums, located HERE.The thread that you create can either be public or private. To make your thread private, simply say so in the title of your thread. |
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Do SNITCH teams have to be made up of members from the same House? No. SNITCH Teams can be made up of any members from any House. |
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Do House teams have to be made up of members from the same House? Yes. Only members from the same House will play on a House team.Only Gryffindors will play for Gryffindor. Only Hufflepuffs will play for Hufflepuff. Only Ravenclaws will play for Ravenclaw. Only Slytherins will play for Slytherin. |
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Do House teams and SNITCH teams play against each other? No. The House teams and the SNITCH league teams are in separate divisions. |
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Do I need a broom to play Quidditch? For SNITCH Teams: Brooms are not required at the moment but start saving up because eventually a broom may be required.For House Teams: Yes a broom is required. |
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Do I have to quit my team to be on a House team? No, you do not. House teams will never play SNITCH teams in an official match so therefore you do not have to quit your SNITCH team to play on a House team. |
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Is the trivia only HP trivia? The trivia will be mainly HP trivia. However, from time to time, we will have other sorts of trivia to keep things interesting. |
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What are Pick Up Games and how can I start one? Pick Ups are matches where anyone can sign up to play any open position. Pick Up matches are held on the Practice Pitch located HERE.They are run, scored and played just like a regular match, except that teams are made up on the spot and the points hold no bearing on the official SNITCH or House Leagues. Also, since pick ups are just a form of practice, they do not typically involve seekers. Anyone who wants to host a pick-up may do so. Simply post a thread in the Practice Pitch stating that you want to host a pick up. You'll need to state the the theme you'll be using, if any, and preferably put a start time and date. An ideal pick up start post might look like the following: Title: Pick Up at 4pm MNI Time 3/18 I'll be hosting a pick up at 4pm MNI Time on March the 18th. Team A: Chaser: Chaser: Chaser: Beater: Beater: Keeper: Team B: Chaser: Chaser: Chaser: Beater: Beater: Keeper: Please post below for your spot, I will start as soon as the rosters are full. |
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Can I request to have a locker room closed early so a newly appointed captain can restart the thread? Absolutely! Just have the title of the old locker room changed to something to the effect of "Please Close" or owl a member of Quidditch Staff. |
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Who is the Quidditch Staff? Feel free to owl any of these people with your concerns or questions regarding Quidditch.aalikane Allons-y Alura ana weasley DancingOtter Lewy MandaBear MeowMommy prd2bamudblood Sovereign of Silence Or you can contact one of the members of Head Staff who oversee Quidditch: Caleb Stalither Viresse |
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Who do I owl with Suggestions regarding Quidditch? Madam Hooch is available to take your suggestions.Please feel free to owl her but please see THIS thread regarding procedures to follow in submission of suggestions. |
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Do I have to have an avatar and a signature to play Quidditch? No you do not. But if you do have an avatar and signature, make sure it follows the guidelines set aside for Quidditch. See here, CLICK Make sure to scroll down to read the FAQ on signatures as well. Quidditch Referees will look at the avatars and signatures before a game to make sure that your avatar and signature are not breaking the rules before you're allowed to play in a game. |
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What happens if I get warned or docked for Quidditch? Will I still be able to play? The Docking Policy is as follows:1st offense: -Warning 2nd offense: -1galleon 3rd offense: -1 galleon 4th offense: -2 galleons 5th offense: -2 galleons, 10 sickles 6th offense: -3 galleons 7th offense: -3 galleons, 10 sickles 8th offense: -4 galleons 9th offense: A week ban from the site 10th offense: -5 galleons 12th offense: -6 galleons 13th offense: Two weeks banned from the site As you can see, violations of any of the rules will earn more severe penalties. Any questions, comments, and/or concerns can be owled to any Quidditch Staff. |
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What is a "recreational" match? A "recreational" match is a match that doesn't count towards your team's standing - it has no match points / league points attached to it. You can use any roster which can include more than just the people in your own team's roster. |
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