Post by Whill Shaman Erevis on Apr 16, 2013 11:20:42 GMT -8
Usergroup or Faction?
Usergroups and Factions both utilize the same member group system by Proboards, but they can mean separate things. A Usergroup can be a collection of members who simply write together. A Faction is a usergroup that has interactions In-Universe, and is subject to the rules and benefits of Faction-hood.
These terms can be interchangeable, but if a Usergroup does not have an In-Universe presence, it will not be granted a Headquarters or any other Faction benefits. Instead, please utilize the Writing Groups or Storyline Planning boards as a hub for planning and interacting with your membership. Factions may also create a Writing Group and Story Planning thread.
How to Request a Usergroup/Faction
Step 1. Create Your Group Unofficially.
You need to have a group of players that this usergroup/faction will represent. It is the wrong thing to do to create a group and then try to fill it. If possible, have your group ready before you request it.
Step 2. Request it Here.
Create a new thread with the name of your Usergroup/Faction as the title in order to easily identify your request. You must also fill in the following information about your group:
Example
Step 3. Get Other Members To Post The Same Request
Three separate members, including the first requester, all from different IP addresses, should post identical information. Also, all three "founding" members must be willing to set the group as their default. Your group will not be created until these are met.
Usergroup/Faction Leadership Changes
Using this form, faction leaders can request the addition or removal of leaders of their faction. If you are a member of a usergroup or faction and the current leader has been inactive for more than 90 days and you wish to change leadership, the rest of the usergroup/faction must agree to the change of leadership. Everyone in the group/faction must fill out the following form and post it in the created request thread. Please title leadership change request threads appropriately.
Format your request as follows:
Usergroups and Factions both utilize the same member group system by Proboards, but they can mean separate things. A Usergroup can be a collection of members who simply write together. A Faction is a usergroup that has interactions In-Universe, and is subject to the rules and benefits of Faction-hood.
These terms can be interchangeable, but if a Usergroup does not have an In-Universe presence, it will not be granted a Headquarters or any other Faction benefits. Instead, please utilize the Writing Groups or Storyline Planning boards as a hub for planning and interacting with your membership. Factions may also create a Writing Group and Story Planning thread.
How to Request a Usergroup/Faction
Step 1. Create Your Group Unofficially.
You need to have a group of players that this usergroup/faction will represent. It is the wrong thing to do to create a group and then try to fill it. If possible, have your group ready before you request it.
Step 2. Request it Here.
Create a new thread with the name of your Usergroup/Faction as the title in order to easily identify your request. You must also fill in the following information about your group:
Group/Faction Name: (What is your usergroup and/or faction called?)
Group/Faction Description: (One or two sentences summarizing what your Usergroup/Faction stands for, who it represents, what their goals are, etc.)
Group/Faction Leader(s): (Link member profiles of nominated leaders. Agree upon this before submitting faction/usergroup requests)
Join Type: (Options are: Open- everyone can join, Petition- everyone can request to join, Private- members must be manually added by group leaders)
Group/Faction HQ
Name of the HQ: (What your headquarters is called)
Planet and part of planet where the HQ will be located: (link the planet, as well as the board/sub-board you with the HQ to be located within. If these link locations are the same, specify the board/thread layout you want the HQ to be located within)
HQ Posting Permissions:
Open - Only Faction (group) members are able to create new threads, and all site members able to post on threads already made inside the HQ.
Closed - Faction (group) members are able to create new threads, and can post on already created ones. Members not in the usergroup can see and read what is inside the forum, but cannot post inside the HQ.
Miscellaneous Info: If there is any move relevant information that we should be aware of when reviewing your Usergroup/Faction request, put it here.
If the above fields are not filled in, your request will not be dealt with. If your faction does not legitimately control a planet/location to allow the creation of an HQ, it can always be requested at a later date here.
Group/Faction Description: (One or two sentences summarizing what your Usergroup/Faction stands for, who it represents, what their goals are, etc.)
Group/Faction Leader(s): (Link member profiles of nominated leaders. Agree upon this before submitting faction/usergroup requests)
Join Type: (Options are: Open- everyone can join, Petition- everyone can request to join, Private- members must be manually added by group leaders)
Group/Faction HQ
Name of the HQ: (What your headquarters is called)
Planet and part of planet where the HQ will be located: (link the planet, as well as the board/sub-board you with the HQ to be located within. If these link locations are the same, specify the board/thread layout you want the HQ to be located within)
HQ Posting Permissions:
Open - Only Faction (group) members are able to create new threads, and all site members able to post on threads already made inside the HQ.
Closed - Faction (group) members are able to create new threads, and can post on already created ones. Members not in the usergroup can see and read what is inside the forum, but cannot post inside the HQ.
Miscellaneous Info: If there is any move relevant information that we should be aware of when reviewing your Usergroup/Faction request, put it here.
If the above fields are not filled in, your request will not be dealt with. If your faction does not legitimately control a planet/location to allow the creation of an HQ, it can always be requested at a later date here.
Click the spoiler for an empty format of the example request form that can be copied and pasted for easy use.
[font color="ffff00"][b]Group/Faction Name:[/b][/font]
[font color="ffff00"][b]Group/Faction Description:[/b][/font]
[font color="ffff00"][b]Group/Faction Leader(s):[/b][/font]
[font color="ffff00"][b]Join Type:[/b][/font]
[font size="3"][font color="ffff00"][b][u]Group/Faction HQ[/u][/b][/font][/font]
[font color="f73712"][b]Name of the HQ:[/b][/font]
[font color="f73712"][b]Planet and part of planet where the HQ will be located:[/b][/font]
[font color="ffff00"][b][u]HQ Posting Permissions:[/u][/b][/font]
[font color="ffff00"][b]Miscellaneous Info:[/b][/font]Group/Faction Name: The Ancient Order of the Whills
Group/Faction Description: To perform upkeep of the Universe and catalogue all events within the Journal. Sometimes meddling in the affairs of mortals.
Group/Faction Leader(s): Shaman Chill, Shaman Odin Alfodr, Shaman Anaxilea
Join Type: Private
Group/Faction HQ
Name of the HQ: Temple of the Ancient Order of the Whills
Planet and part of planet where the HQ will be located:
-Tython
-Temple of the Ancient Order of the Whills (HQ)
-Tython's Terrain
HQ Posting Permissions: Open
Miscellaneous Info: Leave a Coopers for the Hat.
Group/Faction Description: To perform upkeep of the Universe and catalogue all events within the Journal. Sometimes meddling in the affairs of mortals.
Group/Faction Leader(s): Shaman Chill, Shaman Odin Alfodr, Shaman Anaxilea
Join Type: Private
Group/Faction HQ
Name of the HQ: Temple of the Ancient Order of the Whills
Planet and part of planet where the HQ will be located:
-Tython
-Temple of the Ancient Order of the Whills (HQ)
-Tython's Terrain
HQ Posting Permissions: Open
Miscellaneous Info: Leave a Coopers for the Hat.
Step 3. Get Other Members To Post The Same Request
Three separate members, including the first requester, all from different IP addresses, should post identical information. Also, all three "founding" members must be willing to set the group as their default. Your group will not be created until these are met.
Usergroup/Faction Leadership Changes
Using this form, faction leaders can request the addition or removal of leaders of their faction. If you are a member of a usergroup or faction and the current leader has been inactive for more than 90 days and you wish to change leadership, the rest of the usergroup/faction must agree to the change of leadership. Everyone in the group/faction must fill out the following form and post it in the created request thread. Please title leadership change request threads appropriately.
Format your request as follows:
Usergroup/Faction Name: (name of usergroup/faction here)
Members(s) to be Added as Faction Leader(s): Member 1 (and Member 2)
Members(s) to be Removed as Faction Leader(s): Member 3 (and Member 4)
Members(s) to be Added as Faction Leader(s): Member 1 (and Member 2)
Members(s) to be Removed as Faction Leader(s): Member 3 (and Member 4)