The Big Newb FAQ

[Roin]

Alright, so after my time on the Welcome Team, I've compiled a large and proper list that will be expanded on and cleaned up occasionally. The following are (for the large part) questions and answers to some of the most asked questions on BV.

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• Q. Can I have X as my Devil Fruit Power?
  A. This isn't simple to answer. First of all, you need to read through the Banned Power List and the DF Book. This way, you can see if we have someone with the fruit already, if it's banned, or if there's any room to make the fruit happen if it's similar to another.
• Q. Can I start with a Logia/Mythical Zoan?
  A. You can't start with a Mythical Zoan, but you can get a Logia approved. Before you can get a Mythical Zoan, you need to buy a slot for 500 poinz. If you choose to pursue and get a Logia approved, your character cannot eat it until they meet the basic requirements just like everyone else.

• Q. Are we required to say our technique/Devil Fruit names?
  A. No, unless you make the technique require it. A lot of people have asked this in the past, so I thought I'd include it and verify the truth. On BV, we do not require you to do this. However, most people do it because it fits the traditional anime/One Piece fashion.
  
  
• Q. Do I have to start my character on the island they were born on?
  A. No, you can start anywhere within the Paradise half of the Grand Line or in the Blues. No matter where your character is born, you can technically start ANYWHERE within these two places. This allows us to make characters born in the Blues appear in the Grand Line if they want to join a pre-existing crew or a Grand Line born character to start off in the easier seas with other people.

• Q. What are Profile Updates and why is my Profile locked?
  A. Profile Updates are a required function on BV and your Profile is locked once it's approved to prevent editing. When you're posting a Character under Posting, make sure you copy the entire code of the post. If we lock your thread, it will make reposting it EXTREMELY HARD. Profile Updates, however, are done to ensure we keep a steady track of your character's EXP.

• Q. Wait, so Profile Updates are what?
  A. Profile Updates are used to keep track of the threads you were part of and to update the character when you make modifications. Once you buy a new item, finish a thread, or receive something your character didn't traditionally have, you need to create a Profile Update. We do not lock these threads so you can do three things. Firstly, so you can make small changes to appearances as you RP. Secondly, to allow you to add new techs and items that you get approved. Finally, we expect you to fill out the section marked "Character Voyages". If you don't do this, you may lose Experience as we Graders use your updated profile and the links to prior gradings WITH our EXP logs to ensure your EXP count is exact.

• Q. How do I get Poinz?
  A. You finish graded threads, participate in events, or get them from perks. A lot of new members don't really know how Poinz is earned, so this is a good time to clarify. We don't allow people to trade/gift Poinz, but there are lots of ways to earn Poinz as long as you're active and participating in a lot of stuff.

• Q. What's the difference between the Brainstorming and Posting boards?
  A. Brainstorming is so anyone can help you. Posting is for when you're sure it's good to go or want to get it approved. A lot of people will try to go straight for approval, but sometimes the best way to get help is to post in Brainstorming. This helps you iron out problems FAR faster and generally makes the approval process swifter, allowing Staff to catch the smaller problems and likely get you ready to go quicker. Don't be afraid to use brainstorming!

• Q. Where are the rules?
  A. They're right here. Now go forth and read them!
  
  
• Q. Where is the character template?
  A. Right here. This should help you find the template fast.

• Q. Who the heck are you anyway?
  A. I'm Roin, who at the time of this thread's creation served for almost 9 months as one of the most active Graders and one of the four people selected to help members as part of the Welcome Team, where I served as a Character Profile info-guide. There are many more people who have gone out of their way to help me create this guide, willingly or not. Vio , Mizuzuzu , and Shinku are only three of the people I've watched and talked to in the past about what new players tend to ask. If the day comes to pass that I leave BV, then I entrust the guide to one, two, or all of these three. These three people are by far some of the smartest when it comes to informing new members and at times certainly know more than myself, so they can do this FAQ justice.

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That's it, though. I hope you new players found this FAQ helpful. If you're looking for an actual guide to help accomodate you to the site, you can find a more in-depth Beginner's Guide at the following link: Click me!