Post by Goanna on Mar 11, 2012 21:46:07 GMT 10
Welcome to the FAQ! No, you don't HAVE to read all of this, but it's a useful base of information, so you should at least skim it!
If you want to search for a specific question, use ctrl + F on your keyboard and type in a keyword then hit enter.
King penguins? Uh... don't you mean Emperor penguins?
Nope! King penguins are a separate species of penguin. They are the second tallest penguin species (second to the Emperors). Emperor penguins live on Antarctica, whereas King penguins do not. They are similar, marking wise, but the Kings have brighter and more striking plumage, and on Ikeyn, we play Kings.
Creating an account...?
On Ikeyn, each member has one account, from which they post all characters. This does differ to some other sites in which you create a separate account for each character, but for simplicity, we don't do it this way.
I don't know how to roleplay a penguin!
Most of us have been in the same boat when we started, so don't fret!
First thing you should do is read the "penguin information" post on this Read before joining! board. Then, head on over to the "extra info" board, which contains links to videos and info pages about penguins, as well as tips on how to roleplay these groovy birds.
Aging?
On Ikeyn we follow a system of time where the penguins age at the same rate as each other.
Keep an eye out for updates which will announce what season it is, and when the next season will be.
Penguins breed in Spring and chicks hatch in Summer Your character will age one year when the season changes to Summer. This will be updated on the 'character list' post by staff, but it is up to you to modify your character's bio.
A penguin is a chick until they are 2 years old (when they reach this age they begin to moult)
A penguin is considered a teenager until they are 4 years old (teenagers are usually moulting)
A penguin is considered a young adult until they are 7 years old (fully moulted, but of smaller size than a full adult)
A penguin is considered an adult until they are 14.
A penguin is considered to be very elderly when they are upwards of 15 years.
A very long lifespan is 30 years (in captivity! It is said that penguins can live up to 50 years). On this game though, we have the average lifespan as 15-20 years.
Breeding age is 3 years physically, but most penguins don't breed until they are older than 6 years.
I want my character to have a chick!
If you want your character to have offspring, first you will want to find them a mate! You can ask other members if they have an available character who might be interested in posting with you, on the "plotting" board.
For the actual breeding, you will need to wait until Spring, when the penguins lay eggs (in our game). Penguins only lay one egg at a time however, so you will need to discuss with the other member who plays a parent, who will play the offspring.
Once pairs have bred for that year, they must incubate the egg until early Summer when it will hatch. When it comes to hatching time, the staff will post the chick's information (such as gender and any interesting physical features) on the chicks board. This keeps it a surprise, like with real life babies hahah!
Can my character be gay/bisexual?
Yes of course. Just keep in mind that they should be in the minority, as in real life.
Liquid time?
We do not allow liquid time here. If your character is in one thread, they must stay in that thread until you roleplay them going somewhere else.
Word count?
We don't have a word count on Ikeyn, you can post as little or as much as you like! However it is considered polite to try to post at least one paragraph, so that the person replying has something to go off.
Someone harassed/insulted/offended me, what do I do?
PM a staff member and tell them exactly what happened. Provide screenshots if you have them. Do not reply to the person who has caused you grief though, just ignore them until the staff member can sort things out.
I have an idea for the site, who can I tell it to?
Awesome! Ideas are really good, we love to hear them. You can post your idea on the general board or you could message a staff member. Please note that Ikeyn was designed to be a simple roleplay site though, so we won't be changing the layout too much.
If your idea is for a plot though, be it for a small group of characters or sitewide, then you'd be best to post it on the "plotting" board.
If you want to search for a specific question, use ctrl + F on your keyboard and type in a keyword then hit enter.
King penguins? Uh... don't you mean Emperor penguins?
Nope! King penguins are a separate species of penguin. They are the second tallest penguin species (second to the Emperors). Emperor penguins live on Antarctica, whereas King penguins do not. They are similar, marking wise, but the Kings have brighter and more striking plumage, and on Ikeyn, we play Kings.
Creating an account...?
On Ikeyn, each member has one account, from which they post all characters. This does differ to some other sites in which you create a separate account for each character, but for simplicity, we don't do it this way.
I don't know how to roleplay a penguin!
Most of us have been in the same boat when we started, so don't fret!
First thing you should do is read the "penguin information" post on this Read before joining! board. Then, head on over to the "extra info" board, which contains links to videos and info pages about penguins, as well as tips on how to roleplay these groovy birds.
Aging?
On Ikeyn we follow a system of time where the penguins age at the same rate as each other.
Keep an eye out for updates which will announce what season it is, and when the next season will be.
Penguins breed in Spring and chicks hatch in Summer Your character will age one year when the season changes to Summer. This will be updated on the 'character list' post by staff, but it is up to you to modify your character's bio.
A penguin is a chick until they are 2 years old (when they reach this age they begin to moult)
A penguin is considered a teenager until they are 4 years old (teenagers are usually moulting)
A penguin is considered a young adult until they are 7 years old (fully moulted, but of smaller size than a full adult)
A penguin is considered an adult until they are 14.
A penguin is considered to be very elderly when they are upwards of 15 years.
A very long lifespan is 30 years (in captivity! It is said that penguins can live up to 50 years). On this game though, we have the average lifespan as 15-20 years.
Breeding age is 3 years physically, but most penguins don't breed until they are older than 6 years.
I want my character to have a chick!
If you want your character to have offspring, first you will want to find them a mate! You can ask other members if they have an available character who might be interested in posting with you, on the "plotting" board.
For the actual breeding, you will need to wait until Spring, when the penguins lay eggs (in our game). Penguins only lay one egg at a time however, so you will need to discuss with the other member who plays a parent, who will play the offspring.
Once pairs have bred for that year, they must incubate the egg until early Summer when it will hatch. When it comes to hatching time, the staff will post the chick's information (such as gender and any interesting physical features) on the chicks board. This keeps it a surprise, like with real life babies hahah!
Can my character be gay/bisexual?
Yes of course. Just keep in mind that they should be in the minority, as in real life.
Liquid time?
We do not allow liquid time here. If your character is in one thread, they must stay in that thread until you roleplay them going somewhere else.
Word count?
We don't have a word count on Ikeyn, you can post as little or as much as you like! However it is considered polite to try to post at least one paragraph, so that the person replying has something to go off.
Someone harassed/insulted/offended me, what do I do?
PM a staff member and tell them exactly what happened. Provide screenshots if you have them. Do not reply to the person who has caused you grief though, just ignore them until the staff member can sort things out.
I have an idea for the site, who can I tell it to?
Awesome! Ideas are really good, we love to hear them. You can post your idea on the general board or you could message a staff member. Please note that Ikeyn was designed to be a simple roleplay site though, so we won't be changing the layout too much.
If your idea is for a plot though, be it for a small group of characters or sitewide, then you'd be best to post it on the "plotting" board.