character rules
∧ Black Hollow is a fantasy equine role play. You are allowed to have wings, mutations, odd coloring, and magic accordingly to the species provided.
∧ Other animals that are not equine are not allowed, but companions are. You can read about them here
∧ In character posts are required to be 100 words or more.
∧ Liquid time is allowed.
∧ You must fill out your profile appropriately by going to profile > edit profile > personal as well as this form and you must be accepted before you can begin play.
∧ God Moding is exclusive to the Gods on Black Hollow and is not tolerated among normal characters. Power Playing and Meta Playing must be consented between participating players otherwise it is not allowed. If you feel your character has been subjected to this without your permission please contact a staff member.
∧ If you have an open thread, or multiple, you can post them in the open thread cbox at the bottom of the page so members can see them. The chat box uses bbcode as well so all you need to do is type [url=THREAD URL]thread name[/url].
∧ Your character is allowed to start with three items large and small as long as they do not enhance the character's abilities. You can also gather items like flowers, twigs, etc in character if you don't want to buy or use your starting 3 item limit.
∧ We've tried to keep item prices as reasonable as possible with enough options to put whatever you want on your characters. If you have an item suggestion feel free to post in the questions board.
∧ There is a mandatory item you will have to buy for your character in order for them to carry other items in their inventory. It is extremely cheap, as it's only 5 Quills (one post worth). Please visit the Boutique for Black Hollow's entire list of items and abilities.
∧ Other animals that are not equine are not allowed, but companions are. You can read about them here
∧ In character posts are required to be 100 words or more.
∧ Liquid time is allowed.
∧ You must fill out your profile appropriately by going to profile > edit profile > personal as well as this form and you must be accepted before you can begin play.
∧ God Moding is exclusive to the Gods on Black Hollow and is not tolerated among normal characters. Power Playing and Meta Playing must be consented between participating players otherwise it is not allowed. If you feel your character has been subjected to this without your permission please contact a staff member.
∧ If you have an open thread, or multiple, you can post them in the open thread cbox at the bottom of the page so members can see them. The chat box uses bbcode as well so all you need to do is type [url=THREAD URL]thread name[/url].
∧ Your character is allowed to start with three items large and small as long as they do not enhance the character's abilities. You can also gather items like flowers, twigs, etc in character if you don't want to buy or use your starting 3 item limit.
∧ We've tried to keep item prices as reasonable as possible with enough options to put whatever you want on your characters. If you have an item suggestion feel free to post in the questions board.
∧ There is a mandatory item you will have to buy for your character in order for them to carry other items in their inventory. It is extremely cheap, as it's only 5 Quills (one post worth). Please visit the Boutique for Black Hollow's entire list of items and abilities.
fighting, sparring, and challenging
Challening must use a [CHALLENGE] tag in the post title.
Fighting must use a [FIGHT] tag in the post title.
Sparring must use a [SPAR] tag in the post title.
Challenging is either for land or mare(s).
Sparring is usually on friendly terms or for training purposes and any injuries acquired during a spar do not affect the character after the spar is over.
Fighting can be for any reason.
Mares (even with foal) are allowed to challenge for land.
All fighting, sparring, and challenging must have the information below within the first post. Either on the top or the bottom of the post is fine.
If the outcome is already determined, it must be provided.
The weather and a short description of the surrounding area. Example: Overcast. The ground is littered wih rocks and rotting logs. The ground is moist from the swampy pond a few feet away.
The elements of the participants.
The magic descriptions of the participants, which can be found in any profile. If the participants cannot use their magic yet, do not include.
Any companions being used.
Character names of all participants.
Any armor being used.
All fighting, sparring, and challenging will be judged if the outcome is not determined already.
Judging will go by a default point system as well as creativity, realism, and quality of the posts.
+ [DEFAULT 5 POINTS] for showing up.
+ [2 POINTS] for LEADER or MISTRESS rank.
+ [2 POINTS] for elemental advantage. ex: fire over wind | water over fire.
+ [1 POINT] for obvious height advantage.
+ [1 - 4 POINTS] for armor being used, depending on the armor.
+ [1 POINT] for having a Vial of Weak Healing in inventory or having the LUCEM element.
- [1 POINT] if pregnant.
- [1 POINT] if either 17 years of age and older or 3 years of age and younger.
- [1 - 2 POINTS] for injuries or illnesses before the fight/spar/challenge.
- [1 POINT] for not meeting our 100 word minimum word count.
+ [3 POINTS] for good spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
+ [1 - 3 POINTS] for creative writing and magic uses.
+ [2 POINTS] for having a form of realism.
- [5 POINTS] for god modding, power playing, and/or meta playing.
The results are out of /23 points.
All judging will give reasons as to why or why not you were rewarded with so many points.
Fighting must use a [FIGHT] tag in the post title.
Sparring must use a [SPAR] tag in the post title.
Challenging is either for land or mare(s).
Sparring is usually on friendly terms or for training purposes and any injuries acquired during a spar do not affect the character after the spar is over.
Fighting can be for any reason.
Mares (even with foal) are allowed to challenge for land.
All fighting, sparring, and challenging must have the information below within the first post. Either on the top or the bottom of the post is fine.
If the outcome is already determined, it must be provided.
The weather and a short description of the surrounding area. Example: Overcast. The ground is littered wih rocks and rotting logs. The ground is moist from the swampy pond a few feet away.
The elements of the participants.
The magic descriptions of the participants, which can be found in any profile. If the participants cannot use their magic yet, do not include.
Any companions being used.
Character names of all participants.
Any armor being used.
All fighting, sparring, and challenging will be judged if the outcome is not determined already.
Judging will go by a default point system as well as creativity, realism, and quality of the posts.
+ [DEFAULT 5 POINTS] for showing up.
+ [2 POINTS] for LEADER or MISTRESS rank.
+ [2 POINTS] for elemental advantage. ex: fire over wind | water over fire.
+ [1 POINT] for obvious height advantage.
+ [1 - 4 POINTS] for armor being used, depending on the armor.
+ [1 POINT] for having a Vial of Weak Healing in inventory or having the LUCEM element.
- [1 POINT] if pregnant.
- [1 POINT] if either 17 years of age and older or 3 years of age and younger.
- [1 - 2 POINTS] for injuries or illnesses before the fight/spar/challenge.
- [1 POINT] for not meeting our 100 word minimum word count.
+ [3 POINTS] for good spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
+ [1 - 3 POINTS] for creative writing and magic uses.
+ [2 POINTS] for having a form of realism.
- [5 POINTS] for god modding, power playing, and/or meta playing.
The results are out of /23 points.
All judging will give reasons as to why or why not you were rewarded with so many points.
