F.A.Q.

Q: I see some folks with spiffy custom titles. How do I get one of them? A: Generally, the only way to earn a custom title is by winning one of our message board contests, held most months in the Contests forum. Custom titles stick around for about two months, then fade into the mists from which they came. Top Q: Can I get you to make me a custom avatar for the message board, like the ones you made for the staff? A: Sorry, the custom avatars are part of my way of rewarding the moderators and contributors. I don.t have time to make a custom avatar for everyone on the board, not when there are 50 or so to choose from on the regular list. Top Q: That.s OK. Can I alter one of the existing ones to the way I want it and use that? A: No. The avatars, like the comic strip, are copyrighted artwork. In order for me to protect that copyright, I have to ask that you not alter and reuse the avatar artwork on this (or any other) site. You may, however, draw a stick figure avatar of your own using any software you see fit, as long as you aren't using one of my images. Top Q: What are play-by-post games? A: Play-by-post is a way of playing D&D (or any roleplaying game) online without needing chat software or a specific meeting time. Basically, the DM makes a post to a thread describing what the players see/hear/experience, and then each player responds with his character's reactions. Posting times vary between game, from fast games that ask for players to post several times per day, to games that require only one post per week. Individual DMs also have widely varied preferences about posting format, how to handle die rolls, whether to speak in First or Third person, and other fundamental aspects of the gaming experience. Make sure to find out how your DM prefers to run his or her game BEFORE you join! Top Q: How do I join one of the play-by-post games? A: The Finding Players forum is designed to let DMs discuss their games without interfering with ongoing game threads. Simply find a thread that says it is still looking for players (they will usually mention it in the first post) and ask to join. Once accepted by the DM, you will be asked to make a character. When the game begins, it will take place in a thread on the Ongoing Games message board, and all posts will be made in the game format the DM has indicated. Try not to post into a thread on the Ongoing Game forum unless you have been accepted into a particular game; it disrupts the play experience of other players.Top