Post by Nekayne on Dec 26, 2006 22:57:36 GMT -5
A Torchay FAQ
This little Torchay FAQ should be able to clear up some questions you may have. Please check here before asking. If the answer is not here, feel free to ask in the Help section or PM a staff.
But first you may be wondering: What is Torchay?
Torchay is an original character roleplay community. It is a complete free-for-all with the only MAJOR rule being all characters have to be strictly of your creation. Fan characters are prohibited. Please refrain from creating Mary Sues and Gary Sues as well. They will be deleted without prior warning.
New to Proboards
Q: How do I make my avatar custom?
A: If you find an image you want to use, right click the image and click 'properties'. Copy the address and put it into the 'Avatar URL' on your profile.
Q: How can I get my own image from my computer to my avatar?
A: You can use a site like Photobucket or if you don't want to register to something, you can use Tinypic. You can upload your picture there and use the URL for your avatar.
Q: I went to PM someone, but when I put in there name it said they didn't exist. What happened?
A: You entered their forum name instead of their username. Click on the person you want to PM and if you look at the URL while on their profile, you will see the username at the end. Enter that name instead of their current one.
Character Creation
Q: I have a character from so and so tv show/site/game- but it's really customized, and it's hard to tell its even from the show. Can I use it here?
A: Sorry, but no. As previously stated, the characters are meant to be original. Mary Sues, Gary Sues (characters who are perfect and lack any flaws) and plagiarism (copying someone's copyrighted work) is strictly prohibited. Anyone who disobeys these rules will suffer the consequences.
Q: Someone else on the site has the same name as one of my characters. Do I have to change mine?
A: It is not necessary to change your character's name, but it is recommended that you change their middle or last name if both characters have the same full name.
Roleplay/Chat Issues
Q: Why isn't there a specific area?
A: If you feel there is a specific area that has not been addressed and you would like an admin to create it, either suggest it in the Suggestion Box or PM an admin to create it.
Q: I think someone is breaking the rules, but I'm not quite sure. How do I find out?
A: If you feel that someone is breaking the rules, then please take a moment to glance at the rules or PM one of the staff members immediately so that they can remedy the situation.
Q: Someone entered a roleplay when it was specifically said that it was only for certain people. What do I do?
A: If someone intrudes on your roleplay despite the fact that it was specifically labeled as a roleplay intended for only certain individuals, politely ask the person to leave or notify one of the staff. They will resolve the situation as quickly as possible.
Q: There is a spammer here and no staff are online to take care of it! What do I do?
A: Do not feed the trolls. Remind them that spamming is prohibited, and if they do not desist, then notify one of the staff immediately so that they can properly deal with the spammer.
If you have a question that has not been previously listed in the FAQ, please post the question in the Help Section or PM a staff member. They will answer your question as quickly as possible.