New Players Come Here

[Bonez]

Here in Westeros newcomers come from far and wide to seek fortune, fame, and titles. People who are new to the land such as you need to follow a few steps in order to become a person that others can interact and talk with while journeying the land trying to accomplish one of the things listed above that men and women all battle with swords and wit for within Westeros.

The first step that you need to make is to go to the registration thread here and make a few things known about your characters and family. Some main things that you need to describe are what they look like, what their attitude is like, and what they are likely to act like. If your family is one of noble descent you may also wish to show a picture of their crest and invoke their words.
The next step you will take is to create an account at The Iron Bank of Braavos so that your characters may receive income, this is one of the most important steps after showing your family and characters because in Westeros money and greed run the world much more than honor and virtue. When creating this account you shall have to start the money you would receive if you had just been promoted to the position you are holding and this is true of all your characters. They shall all receive Dragons to do what you wish with.

After you have made a Vault at the Iron Bank you will want to make a thread describing your lodgings and holdings so that we can know how mighty you live, and where to call upon you should the need arise. Here a picture is appreciated and a small description of what the inside looks like and the layout so that we know where visitors shall be waiting and such.

Now finally we reach the last and most fun step, this is the step where your family becomes known and you start fighting through the daring cunning world of Westeros. The last step is to jump in and join some role playing, it is here that fortunes will be made and lost, battles won and lost, names made and disgraced. This is the step where your character gains a reputation and you build an identity.

As you are beginning into the final, or first step I would suggest you read the rules regarding Westeros, as these rules are set and strict, these rules are what decides the winner of a pitched battle and how much money a merchant should make when purchasing an enterprise. You should read and remember these ancient rules of Westeros because they are what shall govern your actions and decide your fate while you still survive.

Now that we've told you what to do and given you the ropes of how to interact in Westeros I have but one thing to say. The year is 174 AL, and the fate of Westeros is in your hands.

[Bonez]

Roleplaying, as the name describes is taking a role of the character with character's own emotions, reactions and such. (not your own!) It is important to show off your emotions, and act as a character, if not, you just notice you are being yourself with a different role.

Now I will explain some basic terms, which are not familiar to some players.

OOC - Out of Character; This is the 'real world', everything that is OOC is nothing of your character and you can use abbreviations and such in OOC.

IC - In Character; This is your character's world, roleplaying. Everything that happens IC, is for your character, and for your character only. OOC is not to be taken to IC, nor should you anger or anything about IC issues, like if you are offended in roleplay; do not anger over it.

MG - Metagaming; Using OOC information IC, and vice versa. For example, if you read something that someone had done ICly, but your character does not know it: your character doesn't know it even if you do yourself. This is very important, since people get unfairly advantages for doing this; and this is forbidden to do. Another example; if you see some people roleplaying and telling each other their names; you can't just pop in and say "Hello (name) and (name)." You must been there to know their names.

PG - Powergaming; This means doing something that you couldn't do. Like, "Bob jumped to moon and landed without injuries upon his arrival." This is not possible (unless the rules say so), and is not allowed and usually moderators will clear such things up; but it is forbidden. Also powergaming can be similiar to metagaming. Some people may read about a hidden army in the forest for example and then send there a spy and march up with their own and kill them. This is not allowed. Also, harming another player without any attempts (not giving a chance to react for the opposite side) is highly, forbidden

[Zeus Almighty]

This thread is just a quick informational up to date introduction for new or prospect players.

This RPG is meant for those familiar with the book series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R Martin. Those interested in joining us should have a basic knowledge of the series, for structural purposes, as our actual role-play starts roughly 100 yrs before the events of the first book. For guests that are interested it doesnt take much to create an account, then your next step will be the same as any other member to join us. Look around for houses and lands yet to be taken by a current player, for a rather current map check the map posted on the main thread by Jakev2. If you wish to take any lands in The Westerlands, North, Reach, Riverlands, or Stormlands you must speak with the Lord of those Lands for permission. For those who wish to play in Dorne you will have to check with the prince in Dorne. Next, you must create a history for the house you chose, as well as up to 6 main characters for your house. This should be good enough to start you off, if you have any questions refer to the relevant threads first, if that doesnt work post questions on the signup or OOC thread.
The year is 174 AL, and the lands of Westeros are in a state of flux. Join us to decide its fate.