Post by Haunter on Jan 19, 2024 11:04:43 GMT
Hey there! This is a nice little guide for all members (both new & old) where we've put our links to important information all in one place for ease of access (as not all seem to have an easy time in locating such things).
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Read These First!
1. The General Rules - These must be followed. Before you join, give them a look over to be sure you're comfortable with expectations of out of character conduct and the way we play.
2. Plot and Setting - Most roleplays have an overarching theme or unique storyline they run with. This is the information on ours!
... Curious about what certain places look like? Look here!
... Want to know where else you can set your scenes beyond what the boards describe? Look here!
2. Plot and Setting - Most roleplays have an overarching theme or unique storyline they run with. This is the information on ours!
... Curious about what certain places look like? Look here!
... Want to know where else you can set your scenes beyond what the boards describe? Look here!
Making Your Character
1. Character Classes - While we generally refer to all characters as trainers (because some of our player characters may not be human!) there are some specialized classes with fun perks. Don't get too caught up in the title, though. In most cases, choosing a class for your character doesn't lock them out of any of the other's activities!
2. Starter Pokemon Rules & Rare Pokemon List - Before you go getting your heart set on anything, make sure it's allowed! Most of these pokemon can be gained later by various means (or, at least encountered) so don't be discouraged. "Not yet" isn't "never"!
3. Gijinka & Telepathy and Telekinesis - We generally encourage new members to create a human at first to help them get a grasp on the site, but this is still good information to review as there are some player characters that are gijinka! Plus, you might get the urge to make one later!
4. Important Characters - Some of these positions need (eventual) filling by ambitious characters with dedicated players. Some of these positions are taken and are a challenge to build your team up to face!
2. Starter Pokemon Rules & Rare Pokemon List - Before you go getting your heart set on anything, make sure it's allowed! Most of these pokemon can be gained later by various means (or, at least encountered) so don't be discouraged. "Not yet" isn't "never"!
3. Gijinka & Telepathy and Telekinesis - We generally encourage new members to create a human at first to help them get a grasp on the site, but this is still good information to review as there are some player characters that are gijinka! Plus, you might get the urge to make one later!
4. Important Characters - Some of these positions need (eventual) filling by ambitious characters with dedicated players. Some of these positions are taken and are a challenge to build your team up to face!
Need-to-Know Mechanics
1. Battling and Movesets - What's a pokemon site without battling mechanics? Well, those certainly exist... But, this isn't one of them! If you plan on battling while on Shula, be sure to review this thread!
... Questions about weather based moves? Look here!
... Curious about how a move works with unusual mechanics? Look here!
... Unsure about how certain abilities work? Look here!
... Want to know how an odd item may function on site? Look here!
2. Traveling and Leveling Up - A lot of mechanical advancement content is covered here.
3. Evolution and Breeding - Evolution in Shula doesn't work exactly like in the games and neither does breeding (for a number of reasons), so give this a look over! You might be inspired for new storytelling avenues or at least find out what you should save up for to get your dream team!
4. Items and Tokens - Learn about how you can get various items and about our in-game currency!
5. Who Plays Who & Face Claims - It's a roleplay site! That's a multi-person kind of writing game, you know! So, have a look at who else you're playing with. And, while you're at it, review what characters from various series people may already be using as faceclaims.
... Questions about weather based moves? Look here!
... Curious about how a move works with unusual mechanics? Look here!
... Unsure about how certain abilities work? Look here!
... Want to know how an odd item may function on site? Look here!
2. Traveling and Leveling Up - A lot of mechanical advancement content is covered here.
3. Evolution and Breeding - Evolution in Shula doesn't work exactly like in the games and neither does breeding (for a number of reasons), so give this a look over! You might be inspired for new storytelling avenues or at least find out what you should save up for to get your dream team!
4. Items and Tokens - Learn about how you can get various items and about our in-game currency!
5. Who Plays Who & Face Claims - It's a roleplay site! That's a multi-person kind of writing game, you know! So, have a look at who else you're playing with. And, while you're at it, review what characters from various series people may already be using as faceclaims.
Everything Else!
1. Frequently Asked Questions - Shula's an old site. That means there's a lot of information to go through. That also means it's very likely someone's already asked the question you have. Feel free to ask in the Help channel of our Discord or in that thread linked in the beginning of this section! That said, do try to use a search function to see if it's been answered before.
2. Headcanons - While some things are predetermined by the site staff, there's lots to be discovered and collectively agreed upon! This thread includes some of the things people have put forth.
3. Post Count Rewards and Gem Prestige Rewards - Wow, so you've been here a little while and you've gotten a lot of posts in, huh? So, go get rewarded for that!
4. Everything Else For Real - This thread doesn't cover everything the site has to offer, but most of the rest will come up as you get ready to encounter it. Try making your first character with the information offered here and then be sure to browse and read plenty to find out all you can on site!
2. Headcanons - While some things are predetermined by the site staff, there's lots to be discovered and collectively agreed upon! This thread includes some of the things people have put forth.
3. Post Count Rewards and Gem Prestige Rewards - Wow, so you've been here a little while and you've gotten a lot of posts in, huh? So, go get rewarded for that!
4. Everything Else For Real - This thread doesn't cover everything the site has to offer, but most of the rest will come up as you get ready to encounter it. Try making your first character with the information offered here and then be sure to browse and read plenty to find out all you can on site!
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