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Internet Safety/Online Relationships
!IfYouPvPMeYouWillDie WitchyWoman
– 2008-05-08 14:38:23
We have a few rules here on HL that are there to protect our younger players from being preyed upon by our older ones. However, it really is up to YOU as a player to ensure that you stay safe and free from harm.
Personal Info. PLEASE do not give out your personal info such as home address, home OR cell phone number, email address or even a messenger contact info(AIM, YIM, MSN) UNLESS you really, truly know the person. Even giving out your real name can be dangerous, so please limit that to ONLY your first name if you feel the need to share that information. Ask Danilo about how even just a name can lead to someone finding out where you live, if you don't believe me.
Online Relationships. I realize that meeting new people and making new friends is what attracts most people to the net. I too think it's great that we are able to meet so many different people from all around the world. But with that said, not everyone has the same intentions and/or feelings. There are many people out there who, to put it bluntly, just like to rack up the score with how many people they can...er..score with.
It is VERY easy to lie online and to be lied to. Finding love online is not as easy as some may think. Although it IS possible to find that love of your life (Edmund and Serenity ;)), not everyone is actually looking. As I said, it is up to YOU to protect yourself. Someone claiming that they love you after chatting a few times, or telling you that you are the only one, is probably really not true. Please don't get caught up too much in the fantasy part of many sites.
The LAW.Anyone 18 years old and older is considered an adult and it is illegal for them to "be with" anyone under the age of 18. Even though nothing sexual is supposed to be happening on the site anyway, we realize that we really have no way to stop it when it's done in private, i.e. OWLS. HOWEVER, we CAN and DO monitor owls so be warned.
ANYONE over the age of 18 that is caught doing ANYTHING inappropriate with a minor WILL be permanently banned. Not only that, but Danilo can and will contact your ISP to let them know what you do online so they can alert the proper authorities. Even using this site as a fishing hole and taking it off-site can be cause for a ban if we hear about it.
Again, please use common sense when forming online relationships and in your interactions with other people. Not just here but any site you visit.
Thank you.
Prefects
!IfYouPvPMeYouWillDie WitchyWoman
– 2008-05-08 13:48:30
Edmund has explained how he would like the House Prefects to work. At the moment, being a Prefect is just a title, but the whole system is still a work in progress. Edmund does have some ideas about some special privileges for these players but has not yet completed the coding for them, so please be patient for those. This is kind of a test run to see how this system works so we can make any necessary adjustments before any substantial benefit is gained.
The following are the SITE-WIDE Requirements:
1. The player MUST be at least a Fifthyear.
2. Every week, two new Members (one BOY and one GIRL) will be chosen as a Prefect from each House and they will remain a Prefect for the next three weeks, after which they will be demoted back down to Member. Each week represents one year at Hogwarts. As two new ones come in, two will go out (except for the first 3 weeks). This will allow us to have 6 Prefects per House at any one given time, on a rotating basis.
3. New Prefects will be appointed after the House Cup is awarded each week. Again, this simulates the start of a new "year" at Hogwarts.
4. It is up to each House as to how they want to appoint their own Prefects under these requirements. If you have a question about how your OWN House chooses your Prefects, please ask your own Head of House. Generic questions about how the basic system works can be answered by any Staffer.
Thanks!
Clans no more....
!Edmund the Alchemist
– 2008-05-05 02:18:53
Well the results of the poll last week were clear, most people would prefer the house identification and for clubs to be separate.
So all clans have been disbanded, and you are now in a "clan" that matches your hogwarts house. The Guildhalls have been replaced with your Common Room, and the dorms have moved there.
Dorms will get a rewrite in the near future to be house specific, but I can only do so much at once.
A quick note about the upcoming Club system...
Yes, we know that some of you miss the old clans. However, Edmund's idea for the new Clubs will essentially become the old clans. As far as I know (and I may be wrong about this), anyone will be able to make a Club. The only requirement is that you need 3 members to actually be able to access your Club. PLUS...you will able to join MULTIPLE Clubs. So as you can see, the old clan system is not completely phased out. No, it will not be exactly the same as before, but it WILL be VERY similar.
He is still working on the code for the clubs so please be patient until they are added.
As I understand it, the House Cup needs to be awarded...
!Edmund the Alchemist
– 2008-05-05 01:59:00
and the points stand Thus.
In Fourth Place, with 8,222 points, Hufflepuff House
In Third place with 10,952 points, Gryffindor
In Second Place, with 12,016 points, Ravenclaw
And in First Place, with 12,857 points, Slytherin House!
Congratulations to Slytherin, the house cup will sit in the office of SpinalRemains, head of Slytherin House, for the following week.
The fine line between RP and Bullying..
@LoLLiE StArDuSt
– 2008-04-30 16:06:42
It appears we have a problem in the HL world with older players bullying others, and then thinking it is roleplay.
THIS IS NOT OKAY.
Roleplay is fine, by all means RP. But do not terrorise other players for asking questions, or making little mistakes. This is cruel, rude and completely unnecessary. We should be welcoming the newer players, not hurting them for merely asking a question.
Not everything is outlined word for word in the FAQ and alot of the questions ARE legitimate!
So .. Exercise some patience people, and try and remember the first time you signed on HL, and came into chat.. and asked the same questions.
Fiction Critique - Earn Donator and House Points
!Headmaster Danilo
– 2008-04-24 23:28:11
Sorry, if some of you find this MoTD inappropriate but I was told it shouldn't be. So, let me ask if anyone is interested in earning donator points to write a critique paper on a short fiction piece? I need a minimum of 500 words critique on a 2,300 word short story (aprox. 15 minutes to read out loud). Also, I'll give out 100 house points per critique in addition to lots of donator points. This offer expires June 1st.
I have some pretty hardcore critique guidelines laid out so if you've never done one before don't worry. It's a speculative fiction story I hope to enter into a contest, the target genre is science fiction/fantasy, it's a post-apocalyptic mythology/romance. If you have read chapters of my science fiction novella, this is at a higher reading level and is geared towards more mature readers so don't expect the same style writing.
Email me at headmaster [at] hogwartslive [dot] com if you're interested and want the complete directions/details, if you just want to read it that's fine too. Just remember you may not modify, redistribute, or reproduce it anywhere as it's copyright 2006.
Site Rules
!IfYouPvPMeYouWillDie WitchyWoman
– 2008-04-14 15:28:39
I have taken the time to update the complete list of Site Rules on our Wiki page. THIS IS WHAT STAFFERS USE. It will eventually become a clickable on the nav bar, but in the mean time, please use this link to READ them. Even if you are a older player and think you already know the rules, I still suggest you read them over because I have seen A LOT of older players warning people for things that are NOT against the rules, rules have changed, been updated, and added. Thank you.
http://encyclopedia.wizards.pro/index.php/Hogwarts_Live:Rules
House Cup System- New Info
!IfYouPvPMeYouWillDie WitchyWoman
– 2008-04-08 21:45:18
Yay for Edmund and his hard work on our newest module! And not just a simple little forest event or new shop...but basically a whole new system here on HL. The House Cup system!!! As huge as this module is, it is still not quite done and we have even more to look forward to so be sure to check here whenever you see the MoTD link highlighted. (Or Witchy WILL kill you AND we will take away House points from anyone who asks anything that was answered here)
Here is a basic rundown of how the House Cup works:
Race. Right now, there is only one race: Human. The Loyalty is Ottery St. Catchpole. This will soon be changing so please check back for updates.
House. You choose your House but choose wisely; this is a permanent choice. You will not be able to change Houses once you have been sorted. Admin and Admin only can change your House for you if you change your mind or make a mistake, but we will only change it for you ONCE. Again, choose wisely. There are plans for a new sorting system as well, so check back here.
Heads of Houses. Not quite in effect yet, but later tonight, there will be 4 Heads of Houses (HoHs). Edmund is the HoH of Ravenclaw, LilyAnnKnight is the HoH of Gryffindor, SpinalRemains is the HoH of Slytherin and WitchyWoman is the HoH of Hufflepuff. The other staffers are school faculty. We ALL have the power to give you points and we all have the power to take them away. Remember that. Also in development is a way for students (you all) to become Prefects and maybe even Head Boy/Girl. Check here for updates.
Earning/Losing Points. Think of HL just like you would the real Hogwarts. How do students earn points there? By doing good things, mostly. Answering questions correctly that a staffer may ask (like pop quizzes), helping other students (answering questions correctly for new students), defeating your Professors and defeating Voldy. Even random forest fights can earn you House points. Hopefully you get the idea.
In the same way, how do they lose points? By misbehaving and dying. In addition to the regular warnings and punishments, we now have the option to take away House points from players. So if you want your House to win the House Cup, you will behave yourselves (hint, hint). Be warned that those who are caught trying to sabotage another House's Points will be dealt with. Strictly.
Changed again. After seeing it in action, we figured out that it was not fair to have Firstyears GAIN points when they never LOST their House any points. However, we do realize that they die more often and can greatly affect their House standing in either direction. We have a NEW point-loss system for newer players. It is as follows: Firstyears will lose 5 points when they die. Secondyears will lose 6 points, Thirdyears- 7, Fourthyears- 8 and so on until they reach 10 points and then it becomes the same formula as below (in yellow). They will also earn their House a few extra points when they defeat Voldemort for the first time. For a player's first VE, they will earn 19 House points. For their second VE-18 points, third VE- 17 points, etc until they reach 10 VEs and get 10 House points.
However...because older players should know how NOT to get killed, they will lose their House even more points when they die from now on. Okay, Spinal explained how many points a player will lose their House when they die. It is the number of VE's they have, divided by 20 and then + 10. So, if you have 60 VE's (60/20=3+10=13), you will lose your House 13 points when you die in Battle. This includes PvP when you attack and die.
As it has been, no one loses points when they die due to Stonehenge or the old bridge or any other Something Special. Points are only lost due to death in BATTLE.
Prizes. Although not in effect quite yet, I am going to explain what the prize is for having the most Points so you guys know what you are trying to win. At the beginning of each game day the members of the House in the lead will get a positive buff. Also, we will reset the House Points each week and Edmund will put in a place for the winning House. For the entire following week members of the winning House will have a benefit for the ENTIRE week! So as you can see, it is in your best interest to want to earn as many points and be as helpful as possible.
Those are the main points right now. As mentioned above, there are still many things to come so check back here whenever you see the MoTD link highlighted. And please remember that this still is a game of discovery and finding things for yourselves so go out there and play the game and have fun!
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