Post by Nighthunter on Feb 10, 2013 21:24:14 GMT -5
Welcome to the FAQ concerning the NPCs on the site. Please read through the ones already here in case one of them answers your question. If you have any questions that aren't here, feel free to PM me or Nighthunter.
What are NPCs?
NPCs stand for Non-Playable Characters, though on this site they are roleplayable.
What are they for?
To aid in RP threads! They're also there to help balance out the clans, since most members only make kits, apprentices, and warriors. There have to be some elders, too, to make apprentice chores more interesting >:3. Rogue, loner, StarClan, and DarkForest NPCs are another matter. They're for staff members to RP to bring some excitement into threads--a rogue preystealing for example, or a StarClan cat to deliver messages and signs.
Are they any canon NPCs?
Of course not. Only real characters are allowed to be plot characters, so don't worry. High spots are also only allowed to real characters.
Can I make an NPC?
Yes, as long as you're a registered member. They're like making a regular character, except on a much simpler scale. You might find them useful for making the relatives of one of your cats. That way you can still have [insert cat here]'s parents still alive, or their sibling, but you don't have to RP them as you would a real character. Just keep in mind that NPCs can be RPed by anyone, not just yourself. Also, when you make one they'll still have to be accepted and added to the official lists.
How many NPCs can I make?
Preferably not too many. There will be some premade NPCs, and we don't want there to be too many.
Can I only RP an NPC?
No. You have to at least one actual character if you're planning to make NPCs. When you make a thread, you can only your cat, but you can incorporate an NPC into it. Like if Redpaw just gave fresh-kill to the elders, you could have him say like, "That Oldpelt is such a grouch."
What's 'modding'?
Modding is when a staff enters a thread using an NPC to make things more interesting. Usually this is done with just non-clan cats that are intruding. More battles, you see. Also, if we find a thread that no one is replying to, we might RP an NPC into it to give it some life. We'll only mod threads that are open, or directly asking for a mod.
Can NPCs be killed?
Yes, though it won't be overdone. They might be used in site plots as extra casualties to make things more realistic.
What kind of NPCs will there be?
Rogues, loners, elders, StarClan cats, and a few Dark Forest cats. Kits, apprentices, and warriors will all either need mentoring, need to mentor, and NPCs are not allowed to do those things.
