NEWS -- March Updates!
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News & Updates: March 2011

New Skins

New default skin! It's pink and stuff because it's been a while since we've had a pink skin, right? (It totally wasn't supposed to be for Valentine's Day and we totally aren't like a month late on this. So there!) There's also a totally autumn-themed skin (in the middle of spring what) available, too!


We're also happy to announce the availability of a Mobile skin, which is a very, very lightweight skin intended for use on smart phones and other new age browsing devices. (It is also pretty nice for browsing at work without being super obviously you're off-task! ...Not that we condone this or anything. <_<) The board will NOT swap over automatically when you use your phone, etc, so you'll need to swap things over yourself. Enjoy!


Mysterious Icon Hunt 2011

We have a new Icon Hunt ready to go! Think you can find all of the icons we've hidden for you? Give it a shot!


Plotting at 'Souls

Need some ideas on improving your writing and your plot ideas at 'Souls? Check out the Member Guides on the wiki! We've got some great work by Staff and members on how to improve in different ways including "How to Plot Stuff", "How to Write Like a Wolf", and even "How to be Awesome at 'Souls"!

We would also like to remind members to be mindful when creating plots and characterization. If you are roleplaying a contentious issue, please keep in mind that some people may be uncomfortable with it. Rape plots can be fun, but there are many other plots ideas you can try before choosing a rape plot.


Realism at 'Souls

We've noticed that there has been some recent confusion about the setting of 'Souls and therefore, some problems with realism. Please remember that 'Souls is set 22 years after the demise of humans. Luperci would not have learned any advanced skills in this time (especially when it took humans a few thousand years before they developed sea-faring craft). Even though some ideas sound cool, they wouldn't work too well in 'Souls! Think of 'Souls as at about a Bronze Age "level" of advancement. The most skilled tools Luperci have are spears, bows, and arrows.

If you'd like to roleplay something more advanced, remember the LASKY forum is always available for use! Smile


Realism at 'Soul: Big Cats

There have been a few requests for characters to keep big cats as pets. Unfortunately, this is not plausible since 'Souls is set in Canada and is therefore unsuitable for jungle cats. Even if a cat is from North America, such as a bobcat, lynx, or cougar; it would not be a suitable "pet" for Luperci! Remember that felines are of a similar intelligence-level as canines!


A Joining Thread Reminder

Please remember: if a pack member has already replied to a joining thread, you don't need to! While you may be excited to greet a newcomer, it can slow a thread down and make it more complex, causing added confusion for the newcomer or delaying their acceptance to the game -- you remember how excited you were to first join 'Souls, right? If you've got a hankering for a thread, try replying to an open one! Thanks!


A Thread Reminder

Please remember, it's rude to start private threads without asking the other player before you start the thread. Not everyone is always available for a new thread -- your intended player may be quite busy with their other threads, real life, or anything, really! Ask first before you start a private thread -- once again, starting or replying replying to an open thread is a great alternative, should you need a thread right this second!

While this is true for any member, it is also especially true for leader characters. Leaders must attend to joining threads, group pack threads, pack plot threads, and their own personal, private threads! While it's important not to start a private thread without asking for any member, remember that leaders are usually pretty busy people!


Viking Libri Got a New Axe

Our resident viking, Libri, got a shiny new axe over spring break! Please congratulate her on her new acquisition! As a side note, Libri also got a new white key or something stuck under her avatar. Not sure what that's about though! (No, but seriously. Congrats to Libri, newest member of the 'Souls Assemblage, administrator, and all around awesome person. ♥)


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