Not-so-Radiant Arin Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 [b][u][quote]SHIPPING[/u][/b] Also known as "the romantic pairing of canon characters with other canons or OCs." If you plan on shipping canons at all, please put a warning somewhere in your title: it isn't all members' cup of tea. OC-only romance needs no warning, though.[/quote] So obviously, this constitutes the little things, like hand-holding, kissing on cheeks, etc. and some of the bigger things. Okay, I can understand that. Doesn't really concern me, since my Fan-Fic is non-canon, and who writes Romance stories anymore? Let's be honest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury the year Posted September 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 [quote name='PikaPerson01' timestamp='1315175013' post='5492411'] That's kind of a weird rule... I mean, I dislike plenty of genres, but why is romance being singled out? Why not a warning for all genres, like horror or review or fantasy or warn by certain fandoms or something? [/quote] Because on other sites at least, shipping is a [b]Big Deal[/b] and shipping wars have started over pairings that people don't like. People don't flame over a genre. It's pretty much a non-issue on here, but I'd rather play things safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury the year Posted October 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 Made a slight modification to the "Image" rule - all "fan" images whose original sources are known or images published independently (such as from DeviantArt.com, but not from the YGO Wiki) must now be linked to, not just maps and the like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobax Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Question: i don't know but in FanFic, can I add the cards I made in the [u]Card Maker[/u] in the story even i did not put them in Written or realistic card Forums? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury the year Posted October 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Yes, but put them in spoilers so they don't pop out intrusively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kōsuke Ueki Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 [quote name='Kyubey' timestamp='1319841392' post='5605073'] Yes, but put them in spoilers so they don't pop out intrusively. [/quote] Same goes for pictures in general. At least, IF you use them, I might add. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catterjune Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Question! What are the rules on bumping a thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury the year Posted December 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 Is this in referral to the year-old thread? Mmm, I'll add something. [b]EDIT:[/b] Seeing as it's pointless to make a new thread for already-posted content, I'm from here on out allowing necro-bumping with a few stipulations. Please read the first post under "Bumping" for terms and conditions. ;3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsianGuy1137 Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 So Phantom Roxas just locked a thread I 'necrobumped' with an update. Am I allowed to complain about that to someone or do I have to start a new thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Roxas Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 No, since I unlocked it. I simply thought eight months was a rather long time to wait before bumping, regardless of updating, as I was unaware of the newly-added rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catterjune Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 [quote name='Kyubey' timestamp='1310346852' post='5344239'] [b][u]BUMPING[/u][/b] Unlike in other forums, bumping is permitted from any period of time back (aka, necro-ing is allowed). However, only the thread's owner can bump it, and they must provide brand new chapters/content in that post. Otherwise, it will be locked and the offender warned. [/quote] That's kind of... peculiarly worded. Example 1: Let's say I want my story to be organized. I put my entire story in the first post, so people don't have to hunt for the next part of the story. So, then I update my first post and bump it. Technically I haven't "provided brand new chapters/content in that post". Is a lock coming? Second question! Bumping is permitted from any period, as long as you have new content. What if the period of time is incredibly short? Like, I post a story and then bump it because there's been a week and no one's read my story. Is that a necrobump? Does my story get locked now? I'm just specifically asking because I do have a story here, and I have posted "bump!" or some derivative of it in my topic and I'd prefer not to get my story locked for some silly reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury the year Posted December 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 I'm not going to be that literal. If you say "I have new material! Bump!" or some derivative thereof, and actually have new material, then I won't lock. And bumping should still only be done only once every 24 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kōsuke Ueki Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 I would wait a few days to bump a thread. Mainly because nobody makes a reply or comment at the time. I would say the longest someone should take before they bump their thread again up a week at the most, but that's my opinion. And I know nobody would wait a whole week for replies, but some people are patient and like to test their own patience to see how long that person can go without seeing comments before they snap. But I would still recommend a weekly bumping period for either to keep the thread alive or to add new content. Again, just my opinion. Go with it if you wish, since I don't really mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Roxas Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 Regarding length, does a thread need to be at least two complete pages, or is it fine as long as it fills up a sufficient amount of a second page on Microsoft Word? I think that the latter is/should be the case, but some clarification would be best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury the year Posted December 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 The problem is when it's "sufficient." If a strict amount is defined, then the two-page rule becomes pointless, and if it isn't, then I know I'm going to evoke cries of people getting away with less than others and it not being fair. Besides, if you've written one and a half pages already, can't you dip a bit further into the plot and add another half page? Shouldn't take too much effort. In short, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catterjune Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 On a similar-ish note, would it be okay if I made short chapters, but I made a lot of them? Like... a 1 page chapter, followed by another 1 page chapter later that day? And before you ask... [quote]Besides, if you've written one and a half pages already, can't you dip a bit further into the plot and add another half page?[/quote] No, because that would ruin the pacing of my story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury the year Posted December 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 [quote]On a similar-ish note, would it be okay if I made short chapters, but I made a lot of them? Like... a 1 page chapter, followed by another 1 page chapter later that day?[/quote] Just compile them into one chapter and release them at once. o-o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catterjune Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 That's pretty much what I did with Cleansed just to skirt by that rule (Ashes to Ashes and Dust to Dust are about 3 pages combined). I'd prefer it if I didn't have to skirt by the rules, IE: I would prefer a change to the rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury the year Posted December 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 Shame, because I'm not changing them. Wiggle room around a fixed standard defeats the point of having the standard at all. I played hardball with the RP rules and I'm playing hardball here. >:I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOM 3.5 Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 Is poetry allowed? Also is there like a due date for Fanfic chapters? I am usaully busy and I am unable to post a lot and most likely take me more than a month to make a chapter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Roxas Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 [quote name='Rinne' timestamp='1310346852' post='5344239'][b][u]LENGTH[/u][/b] All chapters must be at least 2 pages in MS Word with single spacing, standard margins, and size 11 Arial font. This applies to all fics, regardless of being serial or one-off. There are a few exceptions to this rule, though: [i]Pro/Epilogues:[/i] Considering that these serve as teasers or to tie loose threads up, they are not required to be at this standard. [i]Drabbles:[/i] A drabble is unofficially defined as “a quick piece of writing, often from a prompt, that is used to develop a specific scenario or character.” They are always one-shots: however, not all one-shots are drabbles. [i][b]Poetry:[/i] Justification not needed.[/b][/quote] So yes, you can do poetry. As for due dates, there are none. You are free to update your fanfics whenever you choose. Your readers will ask for when you'll update, but don't feel too pressured, because that just means you could end up rushing it. Take your time writing each chapter, and just post it when it's ready. There can be some exceptions, such as participating in a contest someone posts, but if it's a story you choose to start for the purpose of writing one, go ahead and start when you feel like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kōsuke Ueki Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 And I shall quote your memorable speech in my sig forever. Anyway, by Justification, that means like using the Justify Allignment, right? Or am I way off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury the year Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Justification as in further reasons, not the alignment. x3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pichu Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Quick Question! How long can one go without updating his/her thread with new chapters (or whatever else) without getting the thread locked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury the year Posted February 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Quick answer! If you're bumping your thread to add new chapters, you can have it untouched for any amount of time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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