FAQ

## OOC Related

Here is where the admins will answer and add to the list of questions. Please note the group with any questions that have not been answered in the journals, and have not been answered here. We will do our best to respond and add to the list if we can keep our answers concise.
**\*\*Disclaimer: Some of the Character Related Q&A will not make sense until we have uploaded all of our Journals!!**

**What kind of group is PixelQuests?**

* PixelQuests is a fantasy RP Group where you get to experience old-school character building and ranking up. We are a plot based group with plenty of lore, unlockable races, skills, equipment, and more! We are aiming for lightheartedness with a dash of dark storytelling, but don’t fret-- there won’t be too much sadness. As for our art style and palette, we're heavily inspired by Wargroove and other Chucklefish games!

**Is being good at Pixel Art a requirement for this group?**

* Not at all! We accept any form of art digital or traditional, so long as it is from you. The pixel aspect of the group is mainly its aesthetic.

**Is there a discord server I can join?**

* The group will open its pre-server closer to any of the group's opening date(s). We have an official discord server up and running where our members meme and chat!

**What timezone does PixelQuests run on?**

* We run on **ET [Eastern Time]**.

**How long do you guys plan for the group to run?**

* Depending on activity we plan to keep this group up and running for at least 2-3 years. It's an investment the mods are willing to make. And we hope that the future members/current members will be just as invested!! <3

**How many Characters can I make?**

* You start with your Primary Playable Character but you will be able to make a Secondary Playable Character and 2 NPCs (4 whole characters!) Primary and Secondary Characters are Playable Characters which can Rank Up and earn more Skills! They're involved in the main story and must be part of the two Guilds. NPCs do not have Ranks and may not be involved in certain Event RPs. They may not join a Guild but their story is for you to craft, and in the future, there may be group subplot options for these NPCs. Please read about [**Character Paths**] in the [How To Join] Page!

**What will get me into this group?**

* If you read all the journals you’ll have a higher chance of getting in. We are looking for well written applications and good people!! So if you have a Discord, please do join the Discord Server for Potentials when the time comes. We have learned plenty and will be a little more laxed with accepting members. Now that we have a member-base and we know what we want and what our members want!

**How active do I have to be in PixelQuests?**

* PixelQuests is a plot based fantasy group, and we’d prefer if you try to be active!! We will perform **Activity Checks** through **Event Participation twice a year or once a year depending.**This will be elaborated later on when we do reach that point. So long as you're active within our community, we're happy!

**How does this group host RP events?**

* We intend to host events through Discord Chatrooms and also Google Docs. The type of event and where it is hosted will be posted on the Event Journal. All details (without spoiling the contents of the events) will be written out.

**How long will RP events last?**

* Mini Events in Discord will last for approximately a few hours to a day. Big Events within Google Docs will be held in a span of 1 - 3 days to give everyone a chance to participate!

**How often will the group have openings?**

* It’s dependant on how active our batch of members are. If our members remain active, we will only open when they and we are open to an influx of new members. If our members are inactive, we will perform activity checks, wipes, and open the group once again. We don't see PixelQuests having too many openings per year, but because of this, our Activity Check format has become more laxed as well.

**Can I apply for a Moderator/Contributor role?**

* Currently we aren’t looking, but thank you for your interest.

**I have a problem with X Member…**

* Please note the group and refrain from going into the Mods’ DMs about these issues. If it’s a big problem that we may have overlooked due to absence or ignorance, please do not be afraid to note the group. We will not participate in nor encourage gossip or drama between members. Please do not start drama and do not make group chats which sole purpose is to slander an individual. We cannot stop you, but we do not encourage it at all. We do not condone that kind of behavior.

## Character Related

**Can I form my own guild? Does my character have to join Centheria/Phericio?**

* The group's main story line is centered around the two main guilds and the beginnings of adventurers. Our openings will focus on accepting characters who are aiming to join either guilds! You may however, have your NPC characters be in a different guild of your own craft. The world is your oyster! However, the Playable Characters you make (Primary and Secondary slots) will have to be part of Phericio and Centheria.

**What kind of customs does [Insert Race] have?**

* Apart from what is listed in the journals, that is for you to decide! The world is vast and people have migrated all over the world of Evacrest. You are free to come up with your own small bits of lore and take inspiration from different cultures so long as you remain respectful about it.

**Can my character be a hybrid/mixed?**

* Yes! But for the sake of simplifying things you must pick the one race your character most identifies with. For example, if your character is half Evas and half Ailluin, on your app you must list them down as either or. You may expand upon their mixed ancestry in the biography and in the trivia.Physical appearance-wise, people of mixed blood within Evacrest tend to lean towards one race or the other. [For example, if you have an Ailluin/Valthos mixed child, they will not have flowering hair and antlers. It would be a lot more subtle like flowering hair and deer eyes (Ailluin leaning) or no flowering hair but antlers which look as if they were made of wood/vines (Valthos leaning). A total cross between the two doesn't technically 'exist' in Evacrest. Please do not make mixed characters with the locked or limited races as these special races have their own lore and reasons for not mixing with the rest of Evacrest.

**Can my insect-type Valthos have more than 1 pair of arms?**

* So long as your Valthos is humanoid in nature, may stand bipedal, with a recognizable face for others to register, they may be a Spider Valthos with multiple eyes, wings, antennas, so on and so forth. It would be pretty rare for an insect Valthos, to have multiple limbs this day and age, but it is possible.
* We would also like to make note of the possibility of any body horror which may come out of this. So long as it's not disturbing, the answer is yes!

**What dictates my character's ultima/soul colour which is reflected on their skills/bodily markings/etc?**

* There are no colours related to any type of Ultima! Ultima, apart from being categorized into the four types (O,E-,IN,and N) is the raw power of one's soul. It dictates which affinity your character may or may not master. This is up to you and your design for your character! What colour would their soul and soul power (Ultima) be? We won't bar anyone from their own creative ideas, colour schemes, and designs.

**What is the level of technological advancement in Evacrest? What is Magitech?**

* Magitech/technology in Evacrest is currently in its simplest form, serving a function and purpose (with magic!) While there is no proper social media alike our real world, things like linkshells, message/noticeboards possesses channels for the sake of convenience. What these channels do is the bare basics. Linkshells are for communication, guild holographic screens and projections are for messaging and sending notices to guild personnel, and so on. Landline phones exist and various tech you can translate into magic may very well exist as well. (An icebox powered by ice crystelei = fridge!) This magic can derive from a person's own magical energy to activate, or an external source (like Crystelei Crystals).

**Why do I have to buy an Appearance Edit if I want to change my Character’s Appearance? And to what extent?**

* For consistency’s sake, we’d like to keep a record of how characters look like the whole time. So if there are any changes which are unnatural--for example: Eye colour change, new (big) scars, dyed hair, sudden growth spurts, clothing change etc. Please do buy an **[Appearance Edit]**.
	+ For minor changes like small scars, an appearance edit is not needed! However, if it's something like the character's face being majorly scarred, then you would need to buy an appearance edit.
	+ Hair growth and changing a character's hairstyle within the same length is fine but if the character has sudden hair growth or a major haircut, you would need to buy an appearance edit.
	+ In addition, your character can have outfit variations and other outfits linked in the trivia section but any outfit changes made to the visual app would need an appearance edit.

As the visual app is the main point of reference, we don't want members to be changing their character's appearance all the time!

**What determines a Character’s Overall Strength. Is it their stats?**

* While stats do contribute to how you can gauge your character’s capabilities, a Character’s Overall Strength is determined by many factors such as their Rank, Their amount of Skills, Their Stats, and whether they have Broken their Limits.

**What is the Guild Equipment for?**

* Guild Equipment is meant for Guild raid missions or Monthly raids! Whether it is better or worse than your current EQ you have to equip it during these Events for the sake of everyone being on the same level/playing field stat-wise. You can purchase a **[Guild Token]** from the **[Shop]** to participate in these events.

**Why doesn’t my character gain SP when they Rank up?**

* While it’s seen as the norm, we want to keep everyone’s base stats the same [13]. There are other ways to increase your SP, such as good equipment etc. The main reasoning for this is to both reward Older Members for hard work through Material gain/Story involvement, quest completion, and ultimately: Equipment gain and Ranking up, while providing an open end for new members if the group decides to open again in the future.

**I’m tired of my character, I want to get rid of them/Kill them off…**

* Please ensure you have the sufficient funds to do so. Or if you have a Secondary character, they will switch to be your Primary Character unless stated otherwise. Please refer to the **[Resurrection Page]** and **[Shop]**, then please note the group about this change!

**I have questions regarding Ultima, Magic, and Skills…**

* If you have read the journals, please note us! We’re happy to help and explain to the best of our abilities. Do give us time to respond.

## Other

**Why is this group so old…**

* Y’see

**What sources of inspirations went into making this group?**

* Old school RPG,MMOs like Maplestory/Latale/Ragnarok etc,Mangas like Dungeon Meshi.

**Will you pick apps based off of friendships/favouritism?**

* No. Even if you’re any of the mods’ friends, I hope you know that we want to judge fairly in personality and in writing. Even if we like you personally, you might get rejected, but know that no ill will is behind any of it; as we do appreciate the love and support. **Please do not expect to get in just because you are our friend. Please do not DM any of the Mods personally regarding group related issues or questions. Everyone has a fair chance!**