Post by AK_Brickster on Mar 7, 2014 13:14:49 GMT -8
Welcome to the FAQ thread!
Need some help figuring out Lands of Roawia? Ask your questions here! (for general forum questions, such as how to post images or format threads, please see the general Merlin's Beard FAQ thread)
Please read the replies to common questions below before asking anything. There is a good chance that your question has already been asked before by someone else!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
I ALREADY SIGNED UP; CAN I CREATE A NEW CHARACTER?
You can only have one active character at a time. If you want to create a new character to replace the one you already have, you can, but:
- your new character must be in the same faction as your old one.
- your old character dies. Feel free to end his story in a MOC.
- your personal score points are lost, your new character starts at 0 personal points (faction points are not affected).
- you can only switch once every four months.
CAN MY EXISTING CHARACTER CHANGE FACTION?
For now, no.
CAN I GIVE MY CHARACTER A TITLE?
Yes, but avoid titles that would single out your character as a person of extreme importance. For example, you can be a Lord, a Duke, or a Knight - but not a Prince, a King, an Emperor and so on.
DO BANNERS HAVE TO BE SPECIFIC COLORS?
Yes, your banners should be the exact color(s) listed for each faction. The primary colors have been selected because they are or recently have been available in sets and are inexpensive on BrickLink. (Note: The inclusion of the secondary color is optional). For a list of available colors on Bricklink, click HERE
DO BANNERS HAVE TO BE SPECIFIC PIECES?
No. The standard banners use 4495 - Flag 4 x 1 Wave, but other flags or brick-built banners are also acceptable as long as they are the correct colors.
HOW DO I JOIN THE FACTION GROUP ON THIS FORUM SO THAT IT SAYS, "LOREOS" (OR GARHEIM, ETC) UNDER MY SCREEN NAME?
Go to Profile > Groups and then add yourself to your faction's forum group.
CAN I USE A NAME FROM [FAVORITE FANTASY INFLUENCE]?
We've seen a few creations where names and descriptions seem to be ripped almost straight out of various fantasy stories, especially the A Song of Ice and Fire series. We're all influenced by various material, which is great, but please put the effort in to at least make up your own character and location names. We don't want LoR to turn into A Skyrim of Ice and Rings.
MY STUPID &$#&@ FACTION OVERSEER/LIAISON HAS MY SCORE WRONG!! WHAT DO I DO?
The best way to resolve any scoring issue is to first compile your list of MOCs and how many points you were supposed to get for each. You can then PM that list to your FO/FL and they'll be happy to look at it and make any corrections, if necessary.
CAN I USE GUNPOWDER OR STEAM CANNONS? WHAT ABOUT STEAMPUNK?
Generally-speaking, gunpowder/firearms are not permitted in LOR. Same applies for "steampunk" technology, though limited use by dwarves is probably permissible. We don't want to see anything too outlandish though. LOR is meant to be relatively "realistic", in that magic and "advanced technology" should be used in moderation.
Need some help figuring out Lands of Roawia? Ask your questions here! (for general forum questions, such as how to post images or format threads, please see the general Merlin's Beard FAQ thread)
Please read the replies to common questions below before asking anything. There is a good chance that your question has already been asked before by someone else!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
I ALREADY SIGNED UP; CAN I CREATE A NEW CHARACTER?
You can only have one active character at a time. If you want to create a new character to replace the one you already have, you can, but:
- your new character must be in the same faction as your old one.
- your old character dies. Feel free to end his story in a MOC.
- your personal score points are lost, your new character starts at 0 personal points (faction points are not affected).
- you can only switch once every four months.
CAN MY EXISTING CHARACTER CHANGE FACTION?
For now, no.
CAN I GIVE MY CHARACTER A TITLE?
Yes, but avoid titles that would single out your character as a person of extreme importance. For example, you can be a Lord, a Duke, or a Knight - but not a Prince, a King, an Emperor and so on.
DO BANNERS HAVE TO BE SPECIFIC COLORS?
Yes, your banners should be the exact color(s) listed for each faction. The primary colors have been selected because they are or recently have been available in sets and are inexpensive on BrickLink. (Note: The inclusion of the secondary color is optional). For a list of available colors on Bricklink, click HERE
DO BANNERS HAVE TO BE SPECIFIC PIECES?
No. The standard banners use 4495 - Flag 4 x 1 Wave, but other flags or brick-built banners are also acceptable as long as they are the correct colors.
HOW DO I JOIN THE FACTION GROUP ON THIS FORUM SO THAT IT SAYS, "LOREOS" (OR GARHEIM, ETC) UNDER MY SCREEN NAME?
Go to Profile > Groups and then add yourself to your faction's forum group.
CAN I USE A NAME FROM [FAVORITE FANTASY INFLUENCE]?
We've seen a few creations where names and descriptions seem to be ripped almost straight out of various fantasy stories, especially the A Song of Ice and Fire series. We're all influenced by various material, which is great, but please put the effort in to at least make up your own character and location names. We don't want LoR to turn into A Skyrim of Ice and Rings.
MY STUPID &$#&@ FACTION OVERSEER/LIAISON HAS MY SCORE WRONG!! WHAT DO I DO?
The best way to resolve any scoring issue is to first compile your list of MOCs and how many points you were supposed to get for each. You can then PM that list to your FO/FL and they'll be happy to look at it and make any corrections, if necessary.
CAN I USE GUNPOWDER OR STEAM CANNONS? WHAT ABOUT STEAMPUNK?
Generally-speaking, gunpowder/firearms are not permitted in LOR. Same applies for "steampunk" technology, though limited use by dwarves is probably permissible. We don't want to see anything too outlandish though. LOR is meant to be relatively "realistic", in that magic and "advanced technology" should be used in moderation.