Post by Alfred F. Jones on Aug 5, 2011 12:10:58 GMT -8
If you have any questions, please post here. We will add both question and answer to the post for future reference.
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•So wait... if I'm playing an OC, and they're not a Nation in this 'verse, do they still have to be a stereotype?:
They have to be loosely based on the typical aspects of said Nation. For instance, if you decided to play India she would need to look Indian, not Nordic. If you were to play Mexico, he'd probably love spicy food. You have a lot of freedom with their personality, but they need to be recognizable as a representative of their country.
•I don't want my character to be born in the Americas. Can they be from _____?
Of course. They can be from anywhere and have any kind of background. We only require that your character looks and behaves in a way representative of the people from that nation, and have their heritage reflected in their background.
•Are we allowed to live in towns/come from the Vaults not listed? :
Definitely! You can come from wherever you want in your application. If you want to make your town/vault into a permanent location, you can PM us a summary and we'll add it to your list. Do this if you feel you'll be RPing there often.
•Can I play in locations that aren’t listed under Maps & Locations?:
Yep! We’ve grouped up some towns and locations to centralize play, but you can set your thread wherever you want to. Just place it in the appropriate sub-board and mark the location in your thread title.
•Can I create my own caravan?:
Yes, you may, but you need to fill out the application for your caravan and get mod approval. We would like to limit it to a few caravans so not everyone is roaming around.
•I need icons...? What do I do!?:
Once upon a time Italy/Ireland-Mod got really bored and went through some pics and made some icons!s253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/mr_stitchez/hetalia%20icons/ (password is 'wastelands'). She also has a lot of fanart saved, so if you're looking for a certain facial expression or something, feel free to pm and she may have one in her stores she can make into an icon for you~. But you do not NEED icons. The mods are used to playing with them on LiveJournal.
•What about money? CAN WE USE BOTTLE CAPS!?:
Sad to say, but no. Paper money, coins, and bottle caps won't get you far. Its all about trading your goods. Sure, there will be one town or nutjob who will try to bring back the system, but unless you plan to melt coins into something, they won't be doing you any good. The general market is a Bartering System. "I'll trade my two headed cow--good for milk, meat, leather, and anything you can do with the bones--for that wardrobe, one good meal, and a place to sleep for tonight."
•How do I post/label my app? What about my HMS(How's My Surviving)?:
When you post your application under the Application board label it as "Nation Name Application". Example: North Italy Application. For the HMS label it "HMS: Nation Name". Example is - HMS: Northern Ireland. Or some variation of that. Similar for anything that goes under Thread Planning. "Republic of Ireland Needs Threads!" or something of the nature.
•Realism: Does this mean there's no Faeries or Aliens?
If your character truly believes in Aliens, Faeries, and such, then by all means they may exist for you. It's up to the other characters around you whether or not they acknowledge these things or think you're crackers.
•Can I change the gender of a canon character?
We would prefer it if you did not. If you're absolutely dead-set on it, or the character is very minor in the Hetalia-verse, you can put your case to the mods. If you have a really amazing story behind it we might make an exception, but generally not for main characters.
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•So wait... if I'm playing an OC, and they're not a Nation in this 'verse, do they still have to be a stereotype?:
They have to be loosely based on the typical aspects of said Nation. For instance, if you decided to play India she would need to look Indian, not Nordic. If you were to play Mexico, he'd probably love spicy food. You have a lot of freedom with their personality, but they need to be recognizable as a representative of their country.
•I don't want my character to be born in the Americas. Can they be from _____?
Of course. They can be from anywhere and have any kind of background. We only require that your character looks and behaves in a way representative of the people from that nation, and have their heritage reflected in their background.
•Are we allowed to live in towns/come from the Vaults not listed? :
Definitely! You can come from wherever you want in your application. If you want to make your town/vault into a permanent location, you can PM us a summary and we'll add it to your list. Do this if you feel you'll be RPing there often.
•Can I play in locations that aren’t listed under Maps & Locations?:
Yep! We’ve grouped up some towns and locations to centralize play, but you can set your thread wherever you want to. Just place it in the appropriate sub-board and mark the location in your thread title.
•Can I create my own caravan?:
Yes, you may, but you need to fill out the application for your caravan and get mod approval. We would like to limit it to a few caravans so not everyone is roaming around.
•I need icons...? What do I do!?:
Once upon a time Italy/Ireland-Mod got really bored and went through some pics and made some icons!s253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/mr_stitchez/hetalia%20icons/ (password is 'wastelands'). She also has a lot of fanart saved, so if you're looking for a certain facial expression or something, feel free to pm and she may have one in her stores she can make into an icon for you~. But you do not NEED icons. The mods are used to playing with them on LiveJournal.
•What about money? CAN WE USE BOTTLE CAPS!?:
Sad to say, but no. Paper money, coins, and bottle caps won't get you far. Its all about trading your goods. Sure, there will be one town or nutjob who will try to bring back the system, but unless you plan to melt coins into something, they won't be doing you any good. The general market is a Bartering System. "I'll trade my two headed cow--good for milk, meat, leather, and anything you can do with the bones--for that wardrobe, one good meal, and a place to sleep for tonight."
•How do I post/label my app? What about my HMS(How's My Surviving)?:
When you post your application under the Application board label it as "Nation Name Application". Example: North Italy Application. For the HMS label it "HMS: Nation Name". Example is - HMS: Northern Ireland. Or some variation of that. Similar for anything that goes under Thread Planning. "Republic of Ireland Needs Threads!" or something of the nature.
•Realism: Does this mean there's no Faeries or Aliens?
If your character truly believes in Aliens, Faeries, and such, then by all means they may exist for you. It's up to the other characters around you whether or not they acknowledge these things or think you're crackers.
•Can I change the gender of a canon character?
We would prefer it if you did not. If you're absolutely dead-set on it, or the character is very minor in the Hetalia-verse, you can put your case to the mods. If you have a really amazing story behind it we might make an exception, but generally not for main characters.