Rp Tutorials

I'm so sorry if there are a lot of typo's in this post or I just don't make sense. It's late, I'm grumpy, I have a headache, and I'm this close to crying out of pure frustration. :( I've lost track the number of hours I've been working on this faux-IM box and the top row is driving me crazy. The bullets aren't lining up the word "Screen Name" no matter what I try--and I've tried everything I can think of--so I think before I give up on my idea entirely, I'll slap up the code for a pair of fresh eyes to look at and go to bed.

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I'm getting back into journal RP after a long hiatus. I mean really long.

I've been looking everywhere for what 'customs' is supposed to mean but because I haven't RP'd in journals for ages, it means i've no idea where to look...

Is it something to do with what 'storylines' were?! Or is it a custom scene?

Is there any other new lingo that I should know?

Thanks in advance. Had no idea where to post this otherwise and can delete if it's OT.

Click for a live preview & code/instructions

Ages ago, I had an idea for a post-Deathly Hallows rpg and created this journal and connected comms for it.

I no longer have time to run it, but if anyone wants this journal I'd be happy to sign it over to someone so it gets some use.

There's also a few bits already posted in this journal (some graphics, premise, tables etc) that you're free to use (or not) if you want.

The journals available if anyone wants them are:

moving_on_mods 
moving_on_npc 
moving_on_ooc 
moving_on_rpg 

First come first served, let me know if you want them and I'll tell you the password.