Post by Admin on Jul 2, 2015 5:47:20 GMT
Arazoa's FAQ's
Here in Arazoa we're often mistaken for many things or rumors are spread around that just aren't true. This thread is to answer those misconceptions and any rumor that might be going around as a whole. Not to mention answer a lot of our frequently asked questions!
1. Misconception / Rumor: Arazoa is a dream full of violent Rpers and expect your newly made character to die as soon as you join the dream. Hence the "kill or be killed" slogan.
Answer: Not at all, in fact it's been a long, long time since any of our regular patrons and or new faces ever did a fighting Rp. None of us have really started any kind of violent skirmish. Many of us have level headed to mentally unbalanced (but friendly) characters, some of us even have gentle giants!
For example; there's quite a few Tyrannosaurs and even Spinosaurs in the dream whom are gentle giants, and wouldn't hurt anyone unless that person was a threat to them, or to their families.
The bottom line is, this misconception is a rumor and is therefore not true.
As for the " Kill or Be Killed " Slogan. That is from the earlier versions of the dream; way back in the day ( and I'm talking 9+ years ago ) when the dream was originally known as Raptor Forest. We no longer go by this slogan. In fact our newest slogan is simply " New Beginnings ".
What this means is that for many of us a fresh start is what was needed, which included a new map, a new skin, a new forum/website, and most of all, a new story for the roleplayers of the dream. Thus the name Arazoa was meshed and conceived; a play on words meaning " New Beginning " or "New Start".
2. Rumor / Misconception: There are power gamers / thrill killers and elitists in Arazoa
Answer: No, not at all! Power gaming, meta gaming, and thrill killing is simply against the rules of the dream. Unlike some dreams who don't follow their own rules or enforce them; Arazoa and its staff enforce our rules. In this dream you have two different styles of fighting to choose from, if you choose to fight!
What this means is that sure; your character might want to get revenge on someone / something from whatever transgression they had during their lifetime against another. However, when they go after this person who did them wrong, they may not win the battle.
As for the elitism in Arazoa; not at all. The dream is free for those who want to Rp dinosaurs! And none of us can use a thesaurus to save our lives! xD
We just prefer plain English when describing a situation. We're not Stephen King writers!
3. Misconception / Rumor: They don't allow talking dinosaurs! How boring!
Answer: Actually, we do! We allow talking dinosaurs so long as you want to play them! If you don't want to play them, then that's fine! You can have non-talking dinosaurs too; some of us can switch back and forth between verbal and non-verbal Rp. Don't hesitate to ask us for Rp and then tell us what you would prefer for that Rp session!
However, we are encouraging players to give talking dinosaurs a try. It's really quite fun and easier to plot a lot of different things! Much like Wolf Rp and Lion Rp has been doing for so long. If they can do it and thrive, so can we!
4. Misconception / Rumor: Rping a dinosaur is hard!
Answer: To a new person who has never Rped feral animals before, yes it can be a little hard. However, if you're a experienced Rper from say wolf Rp ( such as Yellowstone, The Vale, etc ), or even from lion Rp ( Tanzania, Utadi, etc) and further more Horse Rp (The Wild West, The Horse Ranch, etc) then you'll find it to be much easier to transition into.
We have an example of how you can Rp your dinosaur characters here, but if you need more information then you can always ask us, and or watch a Rp session! Even asking for hands on help to give your first go at Rping a dinosaur. Don't hesitate to ask us! We're here to help!
5. Question: Why is the Spinosaurus not on the Restricted List?
Answer: Spinosaurus was a popular by demand creature, and it was given a trial run in the dream RRF (Red Raptor Forest; as the original name Raptor Forest was taken at the time of RF's return). Not only was the trial run a complete success and nobody powergamed the animal, it continued to grow in popularity enough for it to be a free for all.
That is why Spinosaurus is not on the restricted list, he was a popular by demand character and that continues to this day.
6. Misconception / Rumor: You have to use the information tabs/threads on the Dinosaur behaviors on how to Rp them! It's too limiting!
Answer: Actually you don't have to use them! They're just there for reference on the animal that you might want to play, or have an interest in playing one in it's subfamily. While we prefer you to at least know a little bit about a Tyrannosaurus when going in and Rping it. However, it isn't a full on requirement.
7. Misconception / Rumor: The people in the OOC talk horribly of the other players, or plot against them! Even breaking their own rules and taking over the dream!
Answer: Actually, we don't! A lot of us in the OOC talk about our a) daily lives / b) interest of show/book/etc, or c) we're all just joking around with parodies on movies, or d) we're geeking out to the latest dinosaur finding.
We do love our dinosaurs!!
We do not talk of the other players or plot against them. Nor do we attempt to take over our own dream. Any staff who is breaking rules will be reported to me immediately and their staffship removed. Being my friend doen't mean you get a free pass to do anything you want.
8. Misconception / Rumor: The Rpers in Arazoa form up their own little groups and refuse to Rp with anyone else!
Answer: Not true! Most of us freely Rp with the other patrons of the dream! And you don't have to worry about us breaking one of our own rules, or attempting to kill everybody's characters.
Want to rp? I will happly Rp with anyone! 
9. Misconception / Rumor: The owner power plays in her Rps and tried to take all the land for herself / Takes OOC into IC and kills the others!
Answer: Not true! Arazoa's owner currently Rps freely amongst the players, and she has quite a few non-violent characters. She does not unprofessionally take OOC into IC and vise versa, that's against the rules and one of her biggest pet peeves.
She has not killed any other person's character.
10. Misconception / Rumor: Dinosaur Rp is no fun! They don't know how to plot! It's boring!
Answer: Dinosaur Rp is actually a lot of fun if you have the right people to Rp with! Most of us consider the herbivores a little bit more boring than the carnivores; and this is why a lot of us Rp carnivore dinosaurs instead. They lead more dynamic lives! (Like Wolf Rpers Rping Wolves, and no other creatures.).
Many of us can plot and do things to make something seem awfully interesting, weither it effects the group as a whole, or one individual person at a time. Ask around! Sometimes there's a plot going on, or you can create one!!