Frequently Asked Questions

## Opening Questions

* **When is Apros scheduled to open to the public?** There's still a lot left to do as of currently (April 2022), and our staff team only consists of three people. We plan to open *Fall/Winter 2022* at the earliest that we can manage, and *Spring/Summer 2023* at the latest.
* **When will the discord be open to the public?** We're not sure yet, but we'll begin advertising the discord server around *3-4 weeks before opening,* in an attempt to find some beta testers, and get some early opinions before launch.
* **Is there any availability for staff positions?** Due to the nature of our plot, and the secrecy we want to keep with our timeline, we aren't ready to add new staff members to our team. Moderator positions will become available about a week before the site launches for a handful of applicants on our discord server, and then applications will open again within the first month of opening to source more. This will be done so we can assure that our small admin team doesn't become overwhelmed in the opening process.
* **Is there a way I can be a part of Apros before it opens, without being on the staff team?** Absolutely! We're in dire need of artists to commission for canon character designs, different icons for the site *(please message for specifics),* references for mythical companions, and possibly landscape scenery. We're also in search of a **MYBB forum coder***,* who *must* have a portfolio available for viewing. Our budget is unlimited, so please message **zuno #6434** on discord for details.

## General Questions

* **Will I need to create an OOC account when I join?** Yes. You'll need your Out of Character account to organize your account switcher with your other accounts.
* **Will I need to make individual accounts for each character that I intend to play?** Yes. This is the easiest way for the staff team to be able to keep up with your items, magic upgrades, post count, and character activities. Otherwise, it gets confusing quickly.
* **Is there a cool down period in between creating new character accounts?** Yes. The cool down period between In-Character accounts is **one week**.
* **Is there a limit to how many IC accounts that I can have?** No, but this rule is only granted as long as you keep each character active. If time comes for an *activity check,* and any of your IC accounts fail the activity check, then they will be deleted. If someone does come to abuse this system, the staff team will reach out to that specific person, give a warning, and if the actions continue, the staff team holds the right to place a limit on In-Character accounts for that person.
	+ Our rule for this works as follows: In the event that an individual has more than **ten In-Character accounts** deleted within a period of **three activity checks,** then a formal warning will be issued. If these same circumstances repeat through the next three activity checks, then the staff team holds the right to place a limit on how many IC accounts can be made for that individual.
* **Does the website support HTML coding?** Yes.
* **Does the website support CSS coding?** No. We ask that members please withhold from using CSS tables, and excessive profile coding that recreates the entire website page from the same base code that it already has.
* **Is there an age limit to join Apros?** At the moment, we only allow members over the age of **sixteen (16)** years old.
* **I'm having difficulty accessing the forum website, and/or discord server. Is there any reason why?** As of 2022, Apros is not open to the public in any form besides the wiki. In the future, if you're having difficulties entering once the site, and discord server are launched to the public, please contact zuno #6434 on discord for help.
	+ **We do reserve the right to ban members, and non-members at any given time, in the case of extreme actions in, or against the role play community.** Overall bans are extremely rare, but we do have two listed serious community offenders, and/or known problematic individuals that aren't welcome in Apros due to their heinous actions across other sites, with proof provided to decide these decisions. We will not give you an auto-ban without clear, and direct communication, so if you haven't received a message, please don't worry! We will never work by hearsay, only direct proof.
	+ **Reasons for an auto-ban:** *Any* known accounts of extreme misconduct with minors (under 18yrs), whether in-character, or out of character; multiple permanent bans across multiple unrelated RPGs, regardless of ban reasons; repetitive art/design/character theft with proof.

## Questions About Your Character

* **Can I join with any design that I want?** No. The staff team has created a basic list of design guidelines on the Getting Started page, but for a full run-down, visit our *Character Creation* page.
* **Can I use any name that I want for my character?** No. You cannot name your character offensive names, slurs, cuss words, after living people, or use the names of divine beings from other cultures.
	+ *Why can't I name my character after living people?* Last names, though not often used, are present in Apros. In specific, we are asking here that you don't copy someone's full name that you like. For example, you can't name your character *Emilia Clarke* because there's an actor with that name. You can name your character *Emilia Boyd,* or *Macy Clarke,* though.
	+ *Why can't I name my character after divine beings?* Whether you worship them, work with them through your own practice, or just know they exist, and sound cool, the entities that you're taking the namesake from to use is still one worthy of respect. We ask this to show respect to others at all times. There are practices out there where using their names is highly disrespectful, and we should be mindful of that.
* **Does my character require a visual design to join?** No. While the staff team enjoys seeing your beautiful designs, not having a visual piece of artwork to show us your character won't keep you from joining us. We ask that you fill out a written description of your character on their profile, and as long as we can comprehend it, we'll accept them!
* **What are the accepted species that I can join with?** We allow all species under the Equus genus, and any species on our list of accepted mythical species, such as Kirins, Hippocampi, Pegasi, Unicorns, and hybrids, consisting of any two of our accepted species.