How many characters can I play? Each player is allowed up to 6 characters for now although we may allow more later. However, we do have some guidelines regarding this: ► You must have your MAIN character APPROVED before applying as any additional characters. ► You must have an even mix of genders. In other words, your 6 characters cannot all be female or all male. This helps balance out the game. ► You must have an even mix of species. This too helps balance out the game. ► We understand that people cannot dedicate 100% of their time to being online. However, we do ask that you try to be active at a minimum of once a month. Keep this in mind, and please do not take on more characters than you can keep up with. Can I play a scientist working on nightshade? At this time, the scientists are strictly Non-Playable Characters (or NPCs). This is subject to change as the RP progresses. These characters will randomly show up. You can interact with them. You can attempt a friendship/relationship with them. But keep in mind, they are not always what they seem. You will be able to tell who is a scientist and who isn't because (for now) all the scientists are hosted under the nightshade_mods account. When the RPG becomes established, there will be the option to apply as a scientist and even some "positions available" for current members.
What are "Rouge" NPCs? Rouge Non-Playable Characters (or NPCs) are designed strictly for action within the community. They are available for interaction, fights, changing, and killing. These options are of course entirely up to the character interacting with the NPC. If you would like to play a "rouge" character, please let me know and I will do my best to accommodate you.
I'm done playing a character this way... can they be "cured" by Nightshade? What if I change my mind after my character is "cured"? There will be a post in the OOC community. If at any time you wish for your character to be "cured", please comment to that post and I will work with you to develop an appropriate storyline. In some cases, I will allow you to write your own story using one of the NPC scientists. Characters that have been "cured" by nightshade may "die" again and become ghosts, or may be "bitten" again to become vampires. At this time those are the only species that can regain their powers, although more will be added as time goes on. Please note that Hunters/Slayers and humans are the only species NOT AVAILABLE to be "cured".
How does species transformation happen? The only transformation that can occur currently is from one species to a vampire. This is done by sharing blood. The vampire will first drink from the victim then allow the victim to drink from them, usually through a cut in their arm or leg. Transformation takes 24 hours, which can be critical for the victim if they don't take to the transformation well. Death is highly possible if not done right.
I want to become a ghost, is this possible? Yes! But only if your character is a human or a hunter/slayer. They are the only species at this time that can become a ghost.
I want to play! How do I apply? Go HERE and fill out the application. It can be posted in either your personal CDJ or character journal. Once its posted, comment to the application post with the link to your completed application, and I will get you set up ASAP. Once your character is accepted, you will be sent invites to the communities and may begin posting ASAP.
PLEASE NOTE THAT CHARACTERS/PBS ARE ACCEPTED IN THE ORDER THEY ARE RECEIVED. WE WILL TRY OUR BEST TO KEEP THE CHARACTER LISTS UPDATED TO REFLECT ALL CHANGES.
Can my character be cross-species? Yes and no. If your character is a witch/warlock, dhampir or slayer/hunter, they can be transformed into a vampire by the transfer of blood. Other species cannot be transformed as they do not have human blood running through their veins. Although please note that if your character is transformed, they will lose some of their former abilities due to their new species.
PLOT-LINES
I have an idea for a plot-line I want to do. How do I share? I love players who want to get involved with the overall direction of the game. If you have an idea for your character, a group of characters, a general event (party etc) please share. I have planned a lot of events to take place in game but I am always looking for more creativity to fill the spaces in-between. If you have an idea for a plot line, you can leave a comment to the entry HERE, and I will get back to you ASAP. This also goes for if you want your character to be "cured" by a nightshade scientist, "killed" by a hunter, or if you just want to have a "fight" with an NPC. I just joined, can I establish friendships randomly? As long as you clear it with the characters first, I see no reason why this cannot be done. For the most part, all characters here are very friendly and easily approached. How do events work here? In addition to regularly posted events (either by myself or one of the other players), there will be regular prompts given. These can be words, themes, or even guidelines for events going on within the city. They are to encourage you to start your own logs, either through your own journal (in response to something) or through posts you make on the community (i.e. the owner of an establishment has a party). You do not have to participate in all the events, but I'd like to see you around. Remember, player interaction is the key to any successful RPG.
GENERAL
Another player is godmodding my characters, what do I do? Contact the mod ASAP at nightshademods at gmail dot com, and I will take care of it. Please include your name, the name of the character being godmodded, the name of the person doing the godmodding and links to examples of it being done. Another player is harassing me OOC, what do I do? Contact the mods ASAP at nightshademods at gmail dot com, and I will take care of it. Please include your name, the name of the other person involved and links to examples of it being done (where available).
What fandom does this RPG cover? The gameis largely a completely original concept (to the best of my knowledge); however, you'll also see a little mix of Vampire Diaries, Vampire Academy, Supernatural and even a bit of Twilight. So you don't have to have strict knowledge of one particular fandom to have fun.