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[attr="class","ayabs-lyrics"]WELCOME TO ARKADIA
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Welcome to Arkadia![break][break][break]
Whether you arrived here through an invite from another Arkadian, divine intervention, or the sheer whim and the powers that be of Stumbleupon, we are thrilled to have you here![break][break]
If you're looking to collaborate with other writers, working to shake off the dust on an old literary project, or just on the hunt for a new community of likeminded individuals, then you’ve come to the right place![break][break]
Arkadia is a roleplay community committed to providing a fun, collaborative workspace for writers looking to meet new people, share ideas, and nerd out so-to-speak for those closet nerds out there -- you know who you are.[break][break][break]
So where do you start?[break][break][break]
Site Structure and Information[break][break][break]
Arkadia is broken down into six (6) different sections:[break][break]
Other Helpful Links[break][break][break]
Still have questions? Please find below links to other optional readings to help you get acquainted with our site:[break][break]
Once again welcome to Arkadia and happy posting!
Welcome to Arkadia![break][break][break]
Whether you arrived here through an invite from another Arkadian, divine intervention, or the sheer whim and the powers that be of Stumbleupon, we are thrilled to have you here![break][break]
If you're looking to collaborate with other writers, working to shake off the dust on an old literary project, or just on the hunt for a new community of likeminded individuals, then you’ve come to the right place![break][break]
Arkadia is a roleplay community committed to providing a fun, collaborative workspace for writers looking to meet new people, share ideas, and nerd out so-to-speak for those closet nerds out there -- you know who you are.[break][break][break]
So where do you start?[break][break][break]
First, and foremost, please be sure to review our rules.[break][break]
It's a ritualistic bloodpact that might enslave your family for future generations but we assure you it is for your own good.[break][break]
If you have any questions about anything, please don’t hesitate to message a Staff Member by typing "Staff" in the "recipient" field of your PM.[break][break][break]- Complete your profile by adding a spiffy avatar and cover photo. [break][break]
A helpful how-to-guide can be found here:[break][break]
Arkadia's Guide to Formatting Your Profile: A guide on fakin' it and how to fit in with the cool kids.[break][break][break] - The next stage of your initiation is to post a new thread in the Welcome Wagon and tell us a little bit about yourself.[break][break]
You may share whatever you like, but to get you started:[break][break]- What do you prefer to be called? [break]
- What are you interested in and what are your hobbies? Let us know if you’ve ever done forum or play-by-post roleplay before! [break]
- What genres do you like to roleplay? [break]
Once you have posted your introduction, our cult leaders will be around shortly with the company Koolaid. It's very tasty, we promise.[break][break][break][break]
Site Structure and Information[break][break][break]
Arkadia is broken down into six (6) different sections:[break][break]
- Member HQ[break][break]
> Welcome Center: Introduction and Site Information, Rules, and Member Welcome Wagon[break][break]
> Bulletin Board: Contains our Arkadia Newstand and Help Desk & Suggestion Box [break][break] - Writer's Gateway[break][break]
> Roleplay Recruitment & OOC: Includes Roleplay Recruitment and Interest Checks and Roleplay Connection for all OOC information and discussion.[break][break]
> Genre-Specific In-Character Roleplay Boards: Including Freestyle, Fanbased, Fantasy, Mature*, Realistic & Historical, and Science Fiction.[break][break]
*Mature board is 18+ only. To obtain access to the mature, you must complete steps 1-3 listed under "How to Get Started" and PM Staff attesting to being over the age of 18. [break][break] - Arkadia Factions[break][break]
A site-sponsored post-apocalyptic, urban fantasy open-world roleplay that you, the members of ARKADIA, will shape and explore. More information here. [break][break] - User-Created Roleplays[break][break]
Member-created open-world or large-scale roleplays. More information here. [break][break] - Writer's Corner[break][break]
> Arkadia University: Writing Tips and How-to Roleplay Guides submitted by both Staff and Site Members.[break][break]
> Solo Works: Location for all non-collaborative solo works. Includes both our Prompt Section to help beat writer's block or for members looking for inspiration and our Feedback Cafe to request constructive feedback from our community.[break][break]
> The Workshop: A place to test out your BBCode or work on posts in secret. More information here. [break][break] - The Lounge[break][break]
For Community Contests & Events, and chatter outside of roleplaying or writing and discussion surrounding film and tv, art, literature, music, and video games! [break][break][break]
Other Helpful Links[break][break][break]
Still have questions? Please find below links to other optional readings to help you get acquainted with our site:[break][break]
- What [the heck] is Forum-based Roleplay?: A quick and easy-to-read info-guide on Forum-based Roleplay to get you acquainted with the moderately insane but fascinating pastime that's all the internet rage these days. [break]
- Tips, Tricks, & Helpful Hints: a Mentor Thread: An indepth commentary on Forum-based Roleplay etiquette and how to play with the big kids and not become an internet meme. [break]
- Faculty & Staff: Want to speak with the manager? That's above our pay grade, but Ieave a note and we'll be sure not to put it through the shredder. [break]
- Help Desk & Suggestion Box: Housing some of Arkadia's most disgruntled employees, you can find general Proboards how-to-guides, FAQs, and the company help desk. [break]
- Roleplayer Recruitment: An Interest Check & Recruitment Board for all those guilty pleasures you can't tell your family about. [break]
- Arkadia Swag Awards: A guide to Arkadia's award badge system and how to earn to earn yourself some sweet, sweet, swag. [break]
- Community Lounge: Where Arkadians like to hangout outside Roleplay hours. It's like a company lunch room without the stench of tuna sandwiches or listening to your coworker's obnoxious eating habits. [break][break]
Once again welcome to Arkadia and happy posting!
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