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Author:  Andrew Amnon Mimetes [ January 22nd, 2011, 3:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Realms Beyond Q&A
Have a question about the Realms Beyond? Post it here, or check below for a few common questions:

Who has permissions to do what?
Only owners of the sub-forums can post new threads in their subforum. Each owner of a sub-forum has moderating permissions (moving/stickying/deleting) over his/her own sub-forum.

What about the threads I've already posted?
Many users have threads already existing in other parts of the forum. Copying threads is all right, and moving them is not recommended (although not strictly forbidden).

Where is the fine line between world development and story development?
Some have asked if there is content that shouldn't be put in the sub-forums. For example, threads relating to your story are technically part of your world, since they take place in it. A thread to develop a last name for your main character, on the other hand, would be best placed elsewhere in the forum.

So can I post stuff about my story or not?
Yes, you can. We've changed some of the criteria recently, so while world-building is still the main focus, you can also post information about your writing which takes place in the world, and the characters in that writing. In other words, if it takes place in your world, it's fine in Realms Beyond.

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If you have any other questions about the Realms Beyond, feel free to post them here; we'll do our best to answer them.

~the Realms Beyond team
Author:  Seer of Endor [ January 22nd, 2011, 4:11 pm ]
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eruheran wrote:
Where is the fine line between world development and story development?
Some have asked if there is content that shouldn't be put in the sub-forums. For example, threads relating to your story are technically part of your world, so it's all right to post them in your world sub-forum.
I'll qualify that answer by saying that there are obvious topics like character-profiling threads that are better posted in other rooms, but other than that, include as much in your subforum as you desire. :D
Author:  Svensteel Mimetes [ June 23rd, 2011, 12:23 pm ]
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Isn't a character part of a world though? :P :dieshappy:
Author:  Andrew Amnon Mimetes [ November 3rd, 2011, 6:05 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Realms Beyond Q&A
Just wanted to update this thread to mention that what Seer has brought up is now explicitly a part of the Realms Beyond rooms. In other words, you can now post character development, etc directly alongside the worldbuilding content as well.

eru
Author:  AzlynRose [ December 13th, 2011, 10:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Realms Beyond Q&A
Hey! I have a quick question. When people change their usernames, is it possible to change the subforum thing that says who it is created by? I suppose what I am trying to ask is if you can change the 'created by' to my new-ish username?
Author:  Suiauthon Mimetes [ December 16th, 2011, 1:03 am ]
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I think that would be easy for anyone with ML powers and up... PM either Andrew or Seer and they can fix it for you. :)
Author:  Airianna Valenshia [ December 18th, 2011, 10:23 pm ]
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That's an easy fix. I'll do it. You want yours changed, Azzie?
Author:  Airianna Valenshia [ December 18th, 2011, 10:24 pm ]
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I changed yours, Azzie. Anyone else want one done while I'm at it?
Author:  AzlynRose [ December 21st, 2011, 4:02 pm ]
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Oh, thank you Airi! I was going to pm someone about that, but I didn't even have to go anything! Thanks again!
Author:  Airianna Valenshia [ December 21st, 2011, 7:06 pm ]
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*laughs * No problem. :D
Author:  Elestar [ December 26th, 2011, 1:15 pm ]
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This may have been asked in another thread, but I can't seem to find it. My question is, who can see these posts? Do you have to be a part of the forum? I trust the people who have joined not to steal anything, but I'm afraid I don't trust someone who's just browsing through the internet.
Author:  Lady Elanor [ December 26th, 2011, 1:17 pm ]
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When your sub forum is set up, Eruheran can either set your sub forum so that only members on Holy Worlds can see your sub forum, or he can set it so that anyone can see it. So it's up to you, if you don't want anyone but forum members to see it, Eruheran can set it that way. I have mine viewable by members only. :)
Author:  Elestar [ December 26th, 2011, 1:19 pm ]
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Oh, ok. I like that option. Thank you very much!
Author:  Lady Elanor [ December 26th, 2011, 1:20 pm ]
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:) You're welcome!
Author:  SeyatassDragonDaughter [ February 16th, 2012, 1:29 pm ]
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Let me get this straight. You can post about culture, language, myths and legends... your fictional world's history maybe?
You can talk about your story's characters? What you are writing about? Story line? Plot? Are those things allowed in sub-forums?
Author:  Elly [ February 22nd, 2012, 11:35 am ]
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Viarri and Skyburner wrote:
Let me get this straight. You can post about culture, language, myths and legends... your fictional world's history maybe?
You can talk about your story's characters? What you are writing about? Story line? Plot? Are those things aloud in sub-forums?

Yes, those are all allowed. :D
Author:  SeyatassDragonDaughter [ February 25th, 2012, 12:43 pm ]
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THANKS! :rofl:
Author:  RunningWolf [ April 19th, 2012, 4:57 pm ]
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So...apparently no one else has had this problem, but...I can't figure out how to sticky my welcome thread... :P
Author:  Starcrafter [ May 2nd, 2012, 11:38 pm ]
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How do you create a sub-forum? :/
Author:  RunningWolf [ May 2nd, 2012, 11:41 pm ]
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Starcrafter wrote:
How do you create a sub-forum? :/

You can find some helpful info here: viewtopic.php?f=65&t=1950

Basically you meet the criteria on that thread and PM Reiyen and convince him that you must have a subforum. ;)

Hope that helps. :D
Author:  Elly [ May 3rd, 2012, 7:24 am ]
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@Wolf: You click on the thread you want to sticky. When you scroll down to the end of the page, there should be a little dropdown menu on the left side. There will be an option for 'change to "sticky"', which you'll click and hit 'go'. There might be a 'Are you sure you want to change this to sticky?' question, then you'll hit 'yes'. And that's it. :D
Author:  RunningWolf [ May 3rd, 2012, 11:29 am ]
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Maiden Elly Mimetes wrote:
@Wolf: You click on the thread you want to sticky. When you scroll down to the end of the page, there should be a little dropdown menu on the left side. There will be an option for 'change to "sticky"', which you'll click and hit 'go'. There might be a 'Are you sure you want to change this to sticky?' question, then you'll hit 'yes'. And that's it. :D


Oh thanks Elly! I do have it all figured out now, though. The problem was that I didn't have the necessary permissions yet, but now I do. :D Thanks for the answer. :cool:
Author:  Elly [ June 13th, 2012, 11:02 am ]
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No problem. Glad it's fixed now. :D
Author:  RunningWolf [ June 19th, 2012, 10:57 am ]
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Another question. :roll: How do I unlock a thread in my subforum? :P
Author:  Elly [ June 19th, 2012, 2:15 pm ]
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Sure, how about another answer, too? :D

There should be the little dropdown menu - box at the very end of the topic you want to unlock - "Quick mod tools", it's called. Drop it down and you should see an option that says "Unlock topic". Click it. It'll take you to another page, probably saying "Do you wish to unlock this topic?" Click yes and then it'll redirect you to another page, saying "This topic has been unlocked". It'll have options to view the topic you unlocked or return to your sub-forum. :D
Author:  RunningWolf [ June 19th, 2012, 2:54 pm ]
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Dr. Elly Marks wrote:
Sure, how about another answer, too? :D

There should be the little dropdown menu - box at the very end of the topic you want to unlock - "Quick mod tools", it's called. Drop it down and you should see an option that says "Unlock topic". Click it. It'll take you to another page, probably saying "Do you wish to unlock this topic?" Click yes and then it'll redirect you to another page, saying "This topic has been unlocked". It'll have options to view the topic you unlocked or return to your sub-forum. :D

Thanks! I figured out with Raven's help that I don't have that option for some reason. :( So I'm a bit confused about it... :P
Author:  Elly [ June 19th, 2012, 2:59 pm ]
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Hopefully the permissions and access will get all figured out soon. :)
Author:  RunningWolf [ June 19th, 2012, 6:14 pm ]
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Dr. Elly Marks wrote:
Hopefully the permissions and access will get all figured out soon. :)

Yes. :) Thanks for the answers. :D
Author:  Cain [ June 7th, 2013, 1:47 pm ]
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Question: how much information is considered enough? I know my subforum won't go public until it has enough information. But how do I know when I've written enough? :/
Author:  Elly [ June 7th, 2013, 1:56 pm ]
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There's not really any real guide. Just when you feel you're ready and once you've got a few threads and more information than you started out with! :D
Author:  Cain [ June 7th, 2013, 2:00 pm ]
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Oh, okay! XD I've felt ready for almost a month now, but I've been waiting for the okay from a higher-up. XD
Author:  Aratrea [ June 7th, 2013, 2:00 pm ]
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So, to clarify, your realm moves out of the 'Realms in Development' section when you think it's ready to go public?
Author:  Cain [ June 7th, 2013, 3:50 pm ]
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What he said. ^ If that's true, then who do I go to, to let them know I'm ready? :D
Author:  Suiauthon Mimetes [ June 7th, 2013, 6:04 pm ]
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My guess is Elanhil. Since he's in charge of this area, PM Elanhil Ion-Mimetes with any questions/requests and he'll be sure to have an answer. :D
Author:  Mistress Kidh [ June 8th, 2013, 5:16 am ]
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Suiauthon Mimetes wrote:
Since he's in charge of this area, PM Elanhil Ion-Mimetes with any questions/requests and he'll be sure to have an answer.
And if he doesn't, he'll make one up, which is just as good. ;)
Author:  Aratrea [ June 8th, 2013, 6:46 am ]
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Ok; thanks!

Lady Rwebhu Kidh wrote:
Suiauthon Mimetes wrote:
Since he's in charge of this area, PM Elanhil Ion-Mimetes with any questions/requests and he'll be sure to have an answer.
And if he doesn't, he'll make one up, which is just as good. ;)


:dieshappy:
Author:  Suiauthon Mimetes [ June 9th, 2013, 3:14 pm ]
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Lady Rwebhu Kidh wrote:
Suiauthon Mimetes wrote:
Since he's in charge of this area, PM Elanhil Ion-Mimetes with any questions/requests and he'll be sure to have an answer.
And if he doesn't, he'll make one up, which is just as good. ;)
:rofl: Indeed!
Author:  Zoe M. Scrivener [ June 9th, 2013, 5:24 pm ]
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Correction: You do not ask to have your forum made public. Elanhil will tell you when you're ready. However, I do realize he's not on much these days. What would be best would be to ask one of your mentors (the people posting in your forum) if they think you're ready. If they agree that you are, then go ahead and PM Elanhil and say x person thinks you're ready, would he mind taking a look?
Author:  Cain [ June 9th, 2013, 6:15 pm ]
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Ooops. *already sent a PM* I'll have to go ask one of the mentors now and send another PM... :blush:
Author:  Zoe M. Scrivener [ June 9th, 2013, 9:08 pm ]
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No need to be embarrassed, dear. I hope it works out for you. :)
Author:  Blayne B. Trent [ August 27th, 2013, 10:07 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Realms Beyond Q&A
Question, can you fix your threads alphabetically?
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