A.R. GUIDEBOOK

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

That is correct! You do not need to wait for your bio/app to be approved by a staff member if you post one up. Naturally, character sheets are encouraged, but are not required on this site.


Nope! This site accepts all kinds of roleplayers, from beginners to veterans. You are welcome to set a wordcount or roleplay level(semi-advanced, advanced, etc.) for your own threads, or even a simple rule like 'no oneliners, please'. If you ever encounter any problems, or have a question, please notify a staff member!


Both styles are welcome here. Some members have an account for each character they use, others keep everything on one main account. in the end it's really up to you.


Yes, you may! Anyone can create a group, be it an original land with its own unique mechanics, or a village, town, guild, kingdom, etc. Want to make a warrior cat clan? Go right on ahead. A Fairy Tail guild? Go for it. If you want your group to eventually get a usergroup and a board, just keep it active- staff rewards active groups and members.


Of course! You may create your own or create one based off the logic of some lore or fandom you enjoy, and introduce your own mechanics for such things. The angel or vampire you play might not be the same as the next person's angel or vampire, but you may sort out the things that make your 'style', 'lore', or 'type' of creature unique. This is encouraged, actually!


Currently, Abstract Reality has no list to claim characters from movies, tv shows, video games, and anime to base your appearance off of. You are welcome to use faceclaims, but we have no place for you to officially claim them- thus, staff will not track down and ask someone to change their 'faceclaim' if they happen to be using the same images or character as you. Unless, of course, it is original art done by the user. However, if we get enough PMs about members wanting an official faceclaim list, it might be considered. For now, however, if you find someone using your 'faceclaim', you may politely ask them not to; but they are under no obligation to comply if they do not wish.


Technically, yes! However, just like with our policy on faceclaims, we are not going to track down and stop anyone who might also wish to use that play-by, or canon character. Thus, do so at your own risk. But if you absolutely want to play Goku, Ichigo, Luke Skywalker, Harry Potter, and Firestar, by all means go ahead, but we do encourage the preference of Original Characters.


Is your character perhaps an OC in a fandom such as an anime, book, or movie? Yes, you may bring them in and incorporate the canon lore as well! You simply have to be creative about this process. The world we use for roleplay on this site is, well, abstract. It's left ambiguous so members can really make anything possible, as it has loose logic. This site and the world and lore are building blocks for you to use, after all, so go nuts with your fandoms or original plots! We only ask that you do not impose or force such lore on anyone who is unwilling. Luckily, members can make rules for their own threads, so this should not be a problem.


In a way, both! It really is up to you, your character, and the setting you want to make your thread in. The group, Sanctuary, is very much modern fantasy, seemingly like a normal earth, or perhaps even with a bit of steampunk or sci-fi if you absolutely wish. Even civilizations created by dragons can be normal, like human-made cities, if one wishes. It ultimately is up to a roleplayer and what they want to describe in their thread or lore.


If it's a group you made yourself, definitely. If it's a cannon group, check to see if the spots are filled yet, and then Sign up for the role you'd like to play. Staff will review your application and decide if we think your character is a good fit for the spot.


One that was not answered here? By all means, please PM me or a staff member! We will try to get back to you as quickly as possible; and don't worry- we do not bite.