Post by ♦€rida♦ on Apr 27, 2010 13:44:46 GMT -5
Hello Extermination members! Here is yet another edition of our newsletter. This time around there has been some major changes that I know I'm very excited about, and other staff members seem to be as well!
First of all, I want to apologize for my unexpected, sudden absence for the majority of this month. For those of you who have not read the thread I had a virus destroy my hard drive and was computer-less for that time. However, I'm back in full force! Okay okay stop jumping around I know you're excited. Now onto the important stuff...
We have changed the skin of Extermination, and have slightly altered the layout. We also have organized some of the boards a little better and will continue to work at this. The news and cbox are now in a table below the tabbed welcome table to make it easier for members to read the news and for everybody to access the cbox. We are still working on adding new images and they are definitely on our to do list. Why the skin change? Well first of all we're trying to change it up for our members and for those who may happen by the site. And with an updated plot why not?
One MAJOR change is the plot. The staff has been working on creating a twist in the plot for some time. We had the ideas ready and waiting for the right time. We're taking our first step toward the plot changes. The eastern half of the island is now opening up for *new* characters. Two packs have been created for this new half of the island. Please do read the new plot located in the tabbed welcome table on the forum. And also note that the western and eastern canines do NOT know about each other....yet. We want to give the eastern characters time to develop relationships and to grow the member count on that side before moving forward in the plot of the two sides meeting for the first time.
Also, a while back we had a poll asking about your opinions on adding supernatural powers for purchase through the market. This was in direct relation to the plot. Everybody that voted was for adding this opportunity. There are rules about the powers added to the rule list, also a list of possible powers is now in the About Extermination board. You are not limited to the listed powers, but they must be approved by an admin. Only one character may have any given power until all powers are taken. Powers may only be gained by those with access to the eastern side of the island. Current characters may not have powers YET. If you want to create a character with powers you may transfer bones from current characters to use for the new one. The powers are one of the more expensive items in the store to attempt to keep the island from being over run by powerful canines.
Another feature we have added are your own board for your character if you desire. Instead of having several boards for a diary, etc you may add information in your own board. If you wish to have your own board under The Characters simply send a PM to Erida. You will have access to moderate your own board and may add anything relevant to your character.
The last major feature we are adding right now is a "prey" and "predator" account that will be free to use for active members. We are currently working on a bestiary (as well as a list of plants/herbs) that lists all of the animals roaming the island. In addition we are working on posting tables for each creature that will be found in a thread in the Flora and Fauna board. You may PM Erida or Typhoon for the password and user id for either the prey or predator account to gain access. You can then choose any species to RP. This will add some excitement to hunts, pups getting themselves into trouble, and predator on predator fights. This will also offer members a chance to RP a species they may never get to play, and get to play from a different perspective such as the prey in a hunt. I believe this will add interest, and can help us grow as RPers.
In addition to the above changes there is now a Thesaurus button when creating a thread. In order to make use of this feature simply highlight a word, click the button, and you will be brought to a list of words you could use in exchange for the word you highlighted. I love this tool especially when I have a brain cramp!
I am also working on changing the pack rosters to a new method. This should be complete within the next day or so. You will see the "Pack Stat" boards deleted where they currently exist. In the tabbed welcome table there will be links to visit the rosters. I am also working on a new table to hold all of our characters instead of the simple name list and current site stat thread. I request that every member sends me an OOC name that they wish to use because a third type of table is being created to hold your OOC name and a list of your own characters. This OOC name does not have to be your IRL name, but what you wish us to call you in the cbox.
With all of these changes we are also going to be going through and deleting any inactive members. If I do not hear from members within the week their accounts will be deleted. You will be welcome back if you do decide to come RP with us again. I simply do not want to offer false information to potential members at how many are active on the site.
And last but not least, I want everybody to congratulate our new staff members. Abraxes has been appointed a moderator, and Mittel has taken a co-administrator position. In addition Typhoon is bumped up to an administrator. I appreciate all of their hard work! Without them we just wouldn't be. I will be keeping an eye out for other active members to add to the team. I will not be posting an opportunity to apply. If the current staff decides any are active enough and would fit in the team we will offer positions.
Hope to see you all around the updated forum!
Extermination Staff
First of all, I want to apologize for my unexpected, sudden absence for the majority of this month. For those of you who have not read the thread I had a virus destroy my hard drive and was computer-less for that time. However, I'm back in full force! Okay okay stop jumping around I know you're excited. Now onto the important stuff...
We have changed the skin of Extermination, and have slightly altered the layout. We also have organized some of the boards a little better and will continue to work at this. The news and cbox are now in a table below the tabbed welcome table to make it easier for members to read the news and for everybody to access the cbox. We are still working on adding new images and they are definitely on our to do list. Why the skin change? Well first of all we're trying to change it up for our members and for those who may happen by the site. And with an updated plot why not?
One MAJOR change is the plot. The staff has been working on creating a twist in the plot for some time. We had the ideas ready and waiting for the right time. We're taking our first step toward the plot changes. The eastern half of the island is now opening up for *new* characters. Two packs have been created for this new half of the island. Please do read the new plot located in the tabbed welcome table on the forum. And also note that the western and eastern canines do NOT know about each other....yet. We want to give the eastern characters time to develop relationships and to grow the member count on that side before moving forward in the plot of the two sides meeting for the first time.
Also, a while back we had a poll asking about your opinions on adding supernatural powers for purchase through the market. This was in direct relation to the plot. Everybody that voted was for adding this opportunity. There are rules about the powers added to the rule list, also a list of possible powers is now in the About Extermination board. You are not limited to the listed powers, but they must be approved by an admin. Only one character may have any given power until all powers are taken. Powers may only be gained by those with access to the eastern side of the island. Current characters may not have powers YET. If you want to create a character with powers you may transfer bones from current characters to use for the new one. The powers are one of the more expensive items in the store to attempt to keep the island from being over run by powerful canines.
Another feature we have added are your own board for your character if you desire. Instead of having several boards for a diary, etc you may add information in your own board. If you wish to have your own board under The Characters simply send a PM to Erida. You will have access to moderate your own board and may add anything relevant to your character.
The last major feature we are adding right now is a "prey" and "predator" account that will be free to use for active members. We are currently working on a bestiary (as well as a list of plants/herbs) that lists all of the animals roaming the island. In addition we are working on posting tables for each creature that will be found in a thread in the Flora and Fauna board. You may PM Erida or Typhoon for the password and user id for either the prey or predator account to gain access. You can then choose any species to RP. This will add some excitement to hunts, pups getting themselves into trouble, and predator on predator fights. This will also offer members a chance to RP a species they may never get to play, and get to play from a different perspective such as the prey in a hunt. I believe this will add interest, and can help us grow as RPers.
In addition to the above changes there is now a Thesaurus button when creating a thread. In order to make use of this feature simply highlight a word, click the button, and you will be brought to a list of words you could use in exchange for the word you highlighted. I love this tool especially when I have a brain cramp!
I am also working on changing the pack rosters to a new method. This should be complete within the next day or so. You will see the "Pack Stat" boards deleted where they currently exist. In the tabbed welcome table there will be links to visit the rosters. I am also working on a new table to hold all of our characters instead of the simple name list and current site stat thread. I request that every member sends me an OOC name that they wish to use because a third type of table is being created to hold your OOC name and a list of your own characters. This OOC name does not have to be your IRL name, but what you wish us to call you in the cbox.
With all of these changes we are also going to be going through and deleting any inactive members. If I do not hear from members within the week their accounts will be deleted. You will be welcome back if you do decide to come RP with us again. I simply do not want to offer false information to potential members at how many are active on the site.
And last but not least, I want everybody to congratulate our new staff members. Abraxes has been appointed a moderator, and Mittel has taken a co-administrator position. In addition Typhoon is bumped up to an administrator. I appreciate all of their hard work! Without them we just wouldn't be. I will be keeping an eye out for other active members to add to the team. I will not be posting an opportunity to apply. If the current staff decides any are active enough and would fit in the team we will offer positions.
Hope to see you all around the updated forum!
Extermination Staff
