Frequently Asked Questions

## General Information

**How do I become a staff member?**
Typically, when a staff position is needing to be filled, a member that has shown responsibility and activity will be chosen to fill the spot.

**What happens if I have to take a hiatus?**
If you are needing to take a hiatus (for a vacation, health reasons, etc.) it is important that you notify staff so they are aware. Depending on the length of time you will be gone, threads may be "paused" until you get back, or you may try and finish them before you leave.

**If I have a problem with another member, what should I do?**
Sometimes issues do come up between members, either due to inactivity or simply poor communication. If there is another member who is giving you trouble, or if you are generally having an issue with them, you should contact a staff administrator privately to discuss it.

**What are the "kit," "apprentice," "warrior," etc. roles on the server for?**
These roles are mostly for fun and demonstrate how long you have been on the server and how active you have been on the roleplay side. Being "active" means you have replied to at least one roleplay two days out of the week.

## Roleplay Information

**How many characters am I allowed to have?**
Every member is given four character slots to fill when they first join.

**How do I gain more character slots?**
You can gain another character slot for each reply to the monthly activity check. You cannot stack more than two empty slots.

**Can I switch out a slot? (i.e. delete a character, and then add another)**
No, you cannot. Once you have made a character, they permanently take up a character slot, regardless of whether or not you delete or kill them off.

**What breeds/appearances are not allowed for characters?**
Cats outside of the normal realm of domestication (F1-F3 bengals/savannahs, for example) are not allowed.
The following breeds or appearances can only be applied to kittypets, and may not become wild cats due to their poor survival rate or disadvantageous genetics: munchkins, sphynx, cornish rexes, lykois, albinos. (This list may be added onto as needed)
Specific bans: White/mostly white/lightly colored cats cannot be added to HollowClan; Norwegian Forest cats, Maine Coons, and any other larger than average cats breeds cannot be added to EmberClan.

**How do I promote my apprentice into a warrior?**
There are two requirements needed for an apprentice to become a warrior: the apprentice has to be between 11 to 13 moons old, and you must have a thread between them and their mentor consisting of at least 10 posts (5 for each person).

**What happens if my apprentice reaches 14 moons and I have not completed a thread?**
Your apprentice will be automatically promoted to warrior status, but you will not be able to choose their warrior name for yourself.

**What if my mentor is inactive or not replying to our roleplay?**
It is your responsibility to reach out to the Clan's leader in order to receive a different mentor. Please do so ASAP so you have time to do the required roleplay.

**How do I become a mentor?**
During the monthly activity check, you may decide whether you are open to being a mentor or not. It is ultimately the leader's decision of who will mentor, but having your name on the list boosts your chances of being chosen.

**What are "specialty roles" in the Clans?**
Each Clan has their own "specialty roles." These are roles that require specific skills and have specific jobs within the Clan. You can think of them like "majors" when attending college. You can read more about "specialty roles" here.

**Does my character need to have a "specialty role"?**
Nope! If you so choose, your character can have the "general" role, which means they are are an "all-around" type of cat who dabbles in multiple areas. Basically, a normal warrior.

**Can I change my specialty?**
It is not very common for a cat to change their specialty, as they usually train specifically for it, but it does happen. Please speak to the leader of the Clan and an in-roleplay explanation can possibly be given in order for them to do so.