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UPDATING
The current method of updating a player's profile involves stats alongside heavy plots; therefore, updating is required if you wish to keep track of your character's statistical gains. This mode of record-keeping is called Updating, and we are currently employing a manual version of this process. (However, automatic updating is in the works!)
Each player posts a log of their weekly activities in their designated folder. You will be assigned to a team, and this team will have a designated forum underneath the main Updates forum. In this team's forum, you will have your own specialized folder where you will be able to post all of your updates. No one else is allowed to post a thread in your update folder -- it's all yours. To learn more details about updating, please see here.
HOW-TO
Step 1: Create a new thread in your update folder with a title of your choosing, and with the topic description including the dates of the update week.
Step 2: Copy and paste the update template into the topic. (Feel free to tweak the template, or even make/use your own -- but make sure that it is clear and easy-to-follow.)
Step 3: Fill out your update accordingly, and post the topic. You may post your update at any time during the week. Once you are satisfied with the material and ready to get it approved, you MUST put "Complete" anywhere in the topic title or description.
Step 4: Wait for a post from the updating staff. Your updater may not be able to get to it right away, so unless your wait leads into the next week, be patient and try not to constantly pester your updater.
Step 5: If the updater finds no issue or error with your update, they will approve it. On the other hand, if they do find an issue, simply fix the issues stated. Your updater will then make sure the addressed item is fixed, and will approve you as deemed fit.
Step 6: Once approved, go to your wiki page to update your page. Make the necessary changes, like putting in your new stats, any new items, etc.
Step 7: Once finished with the wiki, save it, and when the "edit note" prompt comes up, simply put in who approved your update.
Step 8: That's it -- no more, you're done! Just wait for the beginning of the next week to start your next update, and repeat the process.
UPDATING GUIDELINES
1. Don't Cheat! Updaters check the math, the rules, and everything else dealing with your Update. Other folks will have their eyes peeled as well.
2. You are allowed to post threads in your own update folder only. Posting your updates in another character's folder is forbidden. If you see something
3. Double (or triple!) check your math. The more accurate your update, the faster it can get approved.
4. If there is a discrepancy and you disagree with the updater, talk it over with him or her and show proof. There's no need to get angry or upset, we're all peaceable and understanding here! The updaters are supposed to know their job, so there's usually a reason -- most frequently it is a simple mistake or misunderstanding.
6. The events of your update schedule will look something like the following (keep in mind that the dates are examples):
+ Sunday, 5/9: Update #1 - Week of 5/9
+ {Your update will be approved any date between that Monday and the next Sunday (5/10 - 5/16).}
+ Sunday, 5/16: Update #2 - Week of 5/16
5. You have the right to one update per week, and you must only post one update per week. The only exception is if your updates have been backed up as a result of your updater not getting to you on time.
WETPAINT (WIKI) GUIDELINES
1. Once you have a wetpaint account, you will be able to edit your wiki page. You are allowed to format the layout however you wish, but you MUST retain the labels and information in the default layout (feel free to expand upon them, though).
2. (More stuff to come as we think of it.)
UPDATING FAQs
Question 1: When does my update get approved?
Updates work on a weekly basis, meaning that a new update week starts and ends every Sunday. Updaters will usually get your post approved by Sundays.
Question 2: What if my update doesn't get approved by Sunday?
Your update will then spill over into the next week, but it will still be taken care of.
Question 3: But wouldn't that screw up my updating schedule and make me lose a week?
Heck no, mayne. Let's say you post an update on a Monday night, and for example, the date of that Monday is 5/10. Since update weeks start every Sunday, regardless of when an update gets approved, the subtitle of that update's thread will say "Update for the Week of 5/9" (which would be Sunday's date). However, instead of getting approved the following Sunday (5/16)our update doesn't get approved until the next Sunday (5/23). It seems as though you've lost a week of updating, but all you have to do is catch up by posting again. Your next update post would be "Update for the Week of 5/16", even though everyone would be starting an update for the week of 5/23. You will not lose your right to an one update per week if you are not updated on time. Eventually, you will be caught up to the same updating schedule as everyone else.
Question 4: Who approves my update?
They are approved by your team's updater. If problems arise, it can also be approved by any mod or admin.
Question 5: Traveling is confusing. How the hell do you do this?
Don't worry, it's simple once you get the hang of it! An example would be the best way to explain. Let's say that you're currently on Venus, and you want to get to Earth. This is what your updates will look like:
Update W: (On Venus, can RP here)
Current Location: Venus
Update X: (In Space, can RP here)
Current Location: Space
Traveling to/Time left: Earth / 1 Week --> Arriving on the update week of __/__ (Update Y's week). Will be in Space this update week.
Update Y: (On Earth, can RP here)
Current Location: Earth
Traveling to/Time left: Earth / 0 Weeks --> Arriving this update week.
Update Z: (On Earth, can RP here)
Current Location: Venus
As you can see, you spend one week in Space. If you are traveling to another system, keep in mind that you will spend two weeks in Space.
Question 6: Ok, so I'm traveling but my updater didn't get to me on time. I only have 3 days until the week is out, and I want to RP! Thanks to you bitches, I don't have enough time to RP in this location -- this is so unfair!
Sorry to hear that, buddy. Unfortunately, this is something that can't be helped. Remember that updaters volunteer their time for free, and they won't always be able to update you in a timely manner. We suggest that you pre-write your roleplays (if you want to RP with others, try the good old AIM method). That way, in case something like this happens, you can easily copypasta your pre-written RPs onto the site. Altair, the person giving out RP rewards, is understanding when it comes to this issue. If your updater was late and you're therefore a day or two behind on your RPing schedule, she will listen to your case if you state it in your Roleplay PM to her.
CONTINUED ACTIVITY BONUS
If you post an update for 2 consecutive weeks, you will receive an extra +2 DP in your weekly training. For each consecutive update afterward, you will earn an additional +1 DP to add to that bonus. This caps out at +10 DP (10 weeks of consecutive updates). Needless to say, if you miss any updates, the count resets and you will have to start from the beginning.
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