Keep an eye out for important announcements! Anything regarding of the months, site-wide events, activity checks, and out of character notices will be placed in this board, so definitely check in whenever you see a new thread.

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Once you've read through all the information in the basics board, registered, and figured out your character, the next step is to drop by this board and fill out an application. You'll find the canons and format located here. Quote to get the application code and post in the appropriate area (works in progress go in the assigned sub-board while complete applications can be posted right in this board). Please be patient while waiting for you application to get looked over, though it should be done within the span of three days.

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Sub-boards: WORKS IN PROGRESS, DECLINED APPLICATIONS, ABANDONED APPLICATIONS

All accepted applications will be moved here and sorted by species/organization. Once your character is accepted you can start roleplaying right away, and make sure to fill out all your claims so that nothing is up in the air.

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Sub-boards: CIVILIANS, HUNTERS, VAMPIRES, BLACK EYED KIDS

Your next priority is to fill out all your claims. This prevents confusion and stress that could happen later on, so it's very important to make sure all of this is complete before moving forward. Although all claims are important, face claim is definitely a must.

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Welcome to the place with all the plot pages! Here, you can create your own thread detailing your character and their relationships as well as form plots in others' threads. Please keep all your characters contained in one shipping page to prevent this board from getting cluttered. The pages pinned at the top belong to your staff, and we're all open to plotting as well as your fellow members! This is definitely a no-fail way to get threads.

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Need a family? A friend? A love interest? An arch nemesis? Here you can request a character for a specific plot or otherwise. Once your request is complete, please notify a staff member to move it for you if they don't get to it already. Any ad not bumped in two weeks will be considered dead, but you can always ask a staff to reopen it!

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Sub-board: TAKEN ADS

Trackers are a way to keep track of what threads you're in, what threads you've completed, and what threads are still in the works. You can grab templates from caution or create your own, but either way we all know forums can get hectic, so this is the place to get organized. Trackers aren't required, but if you'd like to create one this is the place to do it.

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Aim, Yahoo, MSN, AOL, Hotmail, Gmail, etc. Talk to your friends without the hassle of meeting face to face. It's free to anyone who has a computer (or access to one) and provides an easy, popular way to stay in-touch.

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Sometimes people just like writing things down, sealing the envelope, and sending it off with the mailman. This is the board for all hand-written letters and notes that arrive in the mailbox.

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Are you hosting a party? Looking for new band mates? Trying to find a new tutor? announcing an event? it's not uncommon to see posters, advertisements, invitations, and flyers stapled to telephone poles and pasted up in shop windows to get the word out. summus solis regularly hangs up fake advertisements at jack's to announce meetings.

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Some characters have an abundance of secrets that they need to tell someone without the fear of it getting out, and what more loyal person to talk to than their personal journal? Whether it be for a class assignment or an emotional outlet, here each character can have his or her own place to write down all the things they don't want to tell anyone else.

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Otega High School, located right next to town square, is a rather old building with worn-in stairs, chalkboards, and long hallways that branch off into different directions that always confuse new students. It's a hard place to navigate, but once you get the hang of it you're good to go; the library and the cafeteria are located in the basement (separated by a thick wall and large double doors that are always locked after the last bell). The first floor is mostly reserved for computer labs and math classes, the second floor for history, the music hall, and psych, and the third floor contains the science rooms as well as other classes like health, food & nutrition, fashion, etc. There's one final floor, also known as the attic, which is used as an art studio studio (with lots of windows that let in natural light). Even though the school is large in scale the student body population varies from year to year. Student council is made up of a select six students that are elected through direct votes, and ever since anyone can remember the school colours have been blue and white. While there are a few sports team, OHS's most notable one is their basketball team (they usually travel to neighbouring suburbs or even into Boulder for away games). Other then that... the school mascot is a mountain lion, which accurately describes the school environment. It's not the most accepting place, but everyone finds their niche.

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Sub-boards: OUTDOOR COURTS, SCHOOL GROUNDS, CAFETERIA, LIBRARY, GYMNASIUM, FIRST FLOOR, SECOND FLOOR, MUSIC HALL, THIRD FLOOR, ART STUDIO

Tucked away into a long, black alleyway lies the Bristol Market, a basic black market in which sellers can make a penny off knock-off purses, watches, bootlegged DVDs, and other assorted items. While the market is somewhat active during the day, it mostly thrives at night when all the booths are open and running. It's safest to travel here in groups, and those with strong morals avoid the place alltogether.

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Otega square is a small patch of neatly cut grass that lies in the center of the city. A couple of benches have been placed around a bubbling, marble fountain that pumps water day and night (although at night the water is lit up, making the show a little more spectacular). It is not a rare sight to see families enjoying picnics on the grass, old couples sitting on the benches, and athletes doing laps around the place. The square is open to everyone as long as they follow two basic rules: 1) No smoking. 2) You must pick up after your dog.

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The first thing you might notice when you walk into Oaksview Nursing Home is the vast, red-carpeted foyer decorated with swinging glass chandeliers and fine china place sets. A quaint upright piano sits in the far corner of the room, its stool tucked neatly under the keys until someone has the urge to play. Residents can choose to have individual or joint rooms that all-in-all look identical to each other. The whole place smells a bit like soap and mothballs but the atmosphere is warm and the residents are generally happy and always up for a good story or two about the good old days. Medical care is provided when needed and many families have some of their older relatives boarded up here.

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Family visiting for the holidays? Son just graduated? Got that promotion at work and you want to celebrate with a little umph? Venecia Ristorante is the town's dubbed five star restaurant, and if you don't believe the reviews just take a look at the hearty menu. Authentic italian dishes are prepared here by Chef Agnuccio himself and his signature sauces fresh and hot off the stove if your willing to wait a little bit longer for your food (He takes his time). Here they also offer a number of champagnes and wines which makes them very popular on New Years. Just make sure you don't order too much; the prices are a little overwhelming.

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The owner of this fast food joint wanted to invest in a more popular pizza franchise, but after some legal issues and money troubles, he settled for the next best thing: Pizza Shack. The place is on the lower end of the scale when it comes to quality meals and service but everyone likes a good slice of pizza and their deals on Tuesday can’t be beat. You can expect to find all the typical pizzas on the menu but the chef tried to attract a different crowd with his dessert pizzas that are, to say the least, a required taste. Pizza Shack is mostly kept in business by the younger generations and it's definitely in the perfect location - right next to the town’s arcade so you can get your fill of greasy goodness and then empty your pockets at Gamezone for a toy you’re never going to keep.

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This arcade used to rake in the money during the late 80’s but ever since then it’s seen better days and doesn’t attract nearly as many customers as it used to. There are still a lot of faces that walk through the doors to spend their coins on crowd favourites such as Dance Dance Revolution, Pac-Man, Whack-A-Mole and Hooplahoop. If you’re good enough at the variety of games you can choose from you’ll be rewarded tickets that you can trade in for an assortment of prizes such as a cuddly soft toy for your date or, if you’ve got a sweet tooth, a wide array of confectionery treats. Unfortunately, the staff doesn’t restock the prizes as much as everyone would like so some people just hold on to their tickets and pray for the day they decide to mix things up.

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If you're not feeling tip-top or have the nagging thought that your health is plummeting, Pure Fitness is the place to visit in order to get yourself back into shape. With a large number of treadmills, ellipticals, and cable/puller machines, all equipment is available for use as long as you're a member of the gym. The weight room is well stocked with everything from two pound weights to eighty pound iron dumbbells and there's indoor and outdoor pools for the serious swimmer. Classes are held all days of the week and taught by different instructors - some more lenient than others. Personal trainers work with their clients. The owner of the place is not hard to miss, mostly due to his muscles, which are most likely what gives him the confidence to hit on the entire aerobics class.

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If you don't know where to look, Paradise Records can be hard to miss due to the sheer smallness of the store and the half-lit, half-broken neon sign hanging out front. But upon entering through the glass door, you'll find a vast array of vinyl records, cds, tapes, and half-price listening devices you can purchase from behind the counter. You can also sell your old music to PR and usually get a fair pay for it. The place is only manned by three or four staff but they sure know they're way around music if you're looking for anything in particular. There's two floors; the level floor and the basement. The basement is usually for things on sale.

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One of the older and more compact buildings in Otega, the police station is a home away from home to those people who protect the town from crime and violence… or at least try their best. The police officers inside the building work in a hierarchy and are constantly pushing each other go to greater heights. Some officers are respected more than others, mostly due to office politics and gossip, which has resulted in a few brawls here and there. In fact, the place is almost as clique-y as high school, although no one acknowledges the fact. After work, many like to retire together as one collective and hit the bars and pubs in town, apart from the poor old sods who have to work the night shift. The station comes with a small and secure jail and still maintains most of the original architectural detail inside.

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The old library looks rather regal with fancy columns and old patterns etched into it's surface. It sits facing Town Hall, and is one of the oldest in Otega Valley. Many come here to get lost in its vast world of assorted literature and usually end up checking out a book or two to take home with them (fees aren't merciful to those who turn in their novels late). Stacks of newspapers, magazines, and public records are scattered throughout the place if you know where to look and tables and chairs are set out in all corners in case you want to sit down with a good read. There's a table displaying a few old Dell Computers that are easy to access after getting a librarian's permission, and although they're slow, some find the flickering monitors comforting and useful. Whatever your reason for coming to the library, it's not hard to get lost looking through the large oak shelves.

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The hospital has been around since anyone can remember, named after the famous St. Michael himself. It has six wings, each for a specialized treatment, and - inside these six wings - a few specialized corridors. While the building itself is very old, local funding and donations make sure that the place is clean, hygenic, and overall a safe place for patients to go if they're having any kind of trouble. Two pots of flowers have been set out in front of the building's double doors in an attempt to brighten up the otherwise dull gray brick that makes up the hospital's exterior. Currently low on staff, they are in search of more nurses and doctors... but until then, many medical staff are stuck working double and night shifts. Some are friendlier then others; you just have to catch them on a good day.

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Queen Street Shelter was graciously built out of the funds of one of the founding family’s wealth years ago in an attempt to tackle the new problem of homelessness on the Otega streets (and to also deflect the backlash of a personal scandal the family was struggling with at the time). The shelter has permanent jobs available for those who have formed a bond with the residents in their voluntary years but voluntary jobs are always available - they can always use another pair of hands. The shelter provides food and housing for up to 200 residents and there are many programs to help the inhabitants get back on their feet and out of the care of the workers.

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For fans of aesthetics, reminiscing in works, and discovering the past, there’s a place tucked neatly in Old Otega just for you. Built and funded by one of the founding families in one of the oldest buildings in town, Walter’s History Museum, boasts countless artefacts and artworks that all come together to form a piece of the town’s history in one space. Almost every resident has entered the ancient building at some stage (on their own accord or on one of the many school excursions) and glanced over the enclosed documents and objects that helped make the town what is today. It may be considered a boring waste of time for some but for other’s it gives them that extra spark in their day seeing the priceless displays.

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Sub-board: ART GALLERY

If you're looking for a cheap cup of authentic, special blend coffee and a close-knit family of friendly employees/coffee enthusiasts then you have come to the right place. Located inside a modest, brown brick building with a thin sign dangling over the storefront that reads "Jupiter Coffee House" next to a picture of the planet Jupiter, the place might seem more dodgy than chic. But with a closer look you and an open mind, you will realize that you've discovered a hidden gem. Locals are the shop's main customers, and many of Otega's downtown residents visit the place regularly (until, eventually, their names and coffee orders are memorized).

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Located right in the hustle and bustle of Old Otega, this quaint little pub has everything the customers want and has all sorts flocking to it to catch up with friends or have a quiet drink alone. The pub is known for attracting the local police force who somehow managed to sweet talk one of the bartenders into a little discount and is a short walk from the precinct, although, it doesn’t stop some youths from trying to score a beer with their fake IDs. As for the other patrons, the local “korean” club (an alias for SUmmus Solis) come here fortnightly to practice over some pitchers of beer in the basement. It’s also a hotspot for the younger crowd to have a sing-along with a jukebox packed with golden oldies. As for the name, nobody is really sure why it’s named The Swiss Twins; some say it’s because the owner himself is a Swiss man while others say it’s named after his wife, who is indeed a Swiss twin. One thing they can all agree on is a fun filled night out if they choose to venture to The Swiss Twins, where something is always happening and you’re guaranteed to run into a friend or two.

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The AMC cinema is the newest building in this part of town, and obviously so. Its flashing lights, neon broadcast sign, and black, bolded letters make it look strange and almost surreal looking next to the crumbling buildings of otega's past! The place was converted into what it is today from an old performance theater that used to be used to watch plays and theatrical shows back in the day. Now, the only remnant of what the building used to be is an old, abandoned theater that was left standing due to lack of funds. The AMC cinema was constructed here in order to draw tourists and locals alike back to this side of town and, well... it has successfully done just that.

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Sub-board: OLD THEATER

Barnes and Noble is the resident commercialized book shop in town, sporting an attached coffee shop that keeps customers coming back for books and espresso. The place is kept chilled during summer and toasty on winter days which makes it a popular hangout among all ages, not to mention that fact that it's open later then most buildings downtown (11 pm). Prices vary depending on the book, although the most expensive books in the store are usually the new releases displayed in the glass case when you first walk in. Free wifi is available throughout the store in case you want to get a little work done on your laptop and tables are placed out front if you don't want to be cooped up inside.

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Downtown is where you'll find many of the older houses (a bit shaky on their foundations but splendid nonetheless). Many of the founding families still live in their heirloom homes which are very big and very grande but, say... don't have the best insulation or paint jobs. These large houses all sit on Queen Street, one after the other, seeing as many founding families were neighbors. On the other hand, there are also many apartment complexes, ranging from small studios to penthouses, although this side of town is considerably less popular real estate-wise than uptown.

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The east side of town is dotted with apartments and condos, and if you're looking for a cheap place to live, this is probably your best bet. In older years this was one of the more shady parts of town but it's recently seen some good times and cleaned itself up. Families have therefore moved into the area and so now it's populated by a unique blend of parents, children, risk-prone youth who wanted to move out of their old homes, couples who don't want anyone in their business, and the strange man living across from you who you suspect might be harboring a fugitive or two.

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Sitting a few miles west of the town, Krista Trailer Park is home to a dozen or so mobile homes that sprawl across the field in rows. Many choose to live here for the lower cost as compared to other housing and the ability to move to a new area more quickly, although they'll probably be reluctant to invite guests over anytime soon. Sometimes kids come here to get away for a bit, and more often then not you'll be stepping over abandoned cigarettes and bits of glass.

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People coming and going from Otega have all come across old Jack Carpenter’s gas station, inevitably to fuel up whatever mode of transport they are using. Old Jack has run the gas station for as long as anyone can remember, and although the prices may be cheap, his attitude can deter a customer or two (especially tourists). Jack doesn’t have much stock in his little store but he does manage to have a small variety of chips and drinks to keep them going a little while on their travels and even some cigarettes he keeps behind the counter. It’s really the only place in town to fuel up, so locals have become accustomed to Old Jack’s snipes and they really can’t complain about the prices.

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Another popular hang-out spot (if you run with the right crowd) is this rather large warehouse hidden behind a bit of brush. Standing right next to the edge of the woods, this place use to serve as a timber mill until there was an accident that killed two of its employees. No one really knows the details, but the place was cleared out immediately and now just boasts an empty mess of rooms, boxes, and dust. A local company saw the cheap buy and purchased the place but has yet to make any changes to the warehouse's poor state... however, it is now illegal to trespass.

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On the outskirts of town at the very edge of the city lies a poorly constructed train depot which fortunately for it’s patrons isn’t in use anymore (so they don’t have to fear it falling down on their heads). The abandoned railway tracks that lead up and loop around the old building can provide some entertainment for those who are easily amused or up for an adventure but the decrepit building is barely ever visited by anyone without a death wish. There’s nothing really to find except a lawsuit so it’s best to stay on the tracks and not let curiosity get the better of you.

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The woods surrounding the town's outskirts are a location worth visiting both day and night. During daylight people can wander through the lush greenery and be greeted with some of Otega’s most beautiful surroundings, a perfect place to enjoy a picnic lunch or a game of catch with friends or family. During the night, the woods become something of a romantic getaway for the youngsters of the town or even a location for small get-togethers and outdoor parties. The woods provide a perfect space to do whatever you wish, away from prying eyes, and this attracts some other shady meetings and affairs that locals tend to avoid discussing or coming across altogether. It’s best to come here during the day because it can be quite a dangerous location after the sun goes down and there’s no knowing who or what you might come across.

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Sometimes full-fledged threads might be a little too grande for something you want to get done in a short amount of time. Miniature threads are quick and easy, and especially helpful if you're roleplaying a quick conversation, argument, chance meeting, etc. Try not to have a million and one miniature threads up instead of maintaining a traditional thread or two, and please refrain from writing one liners, or two or three sentences. Usually a paragraph or two would constitute a sturdy miniature thread, although there is no word count here to worry about!

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Everyone has memories from the past they'd like to relive and moments they want to bury deep, deep down and forget about. Here's the place to thread any past or future events in your character's timeline. No one knows what the future has in store, but maybe there's a particular event you'd like to get out of the way. The clock is ticking!

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When you lie down at night and shut off the light (and the world tears away), thoughts sometimes drift into dreams... and, occasionally, nightmares. Limits and restrictions are lifted and your mind can take you on new adventures as well as to old realms you thought you had forgotten. This is the place where anything can happen until you open your eyes.

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Need help with names or finding a playby? Want to rant about something that happened the other day, open a discussion to other members, gather opinions on an idea, create a poll, find the name of a song, get feedback on a post, gather advice, etc. etc. etc.? This is the board to talk about everything and anything spanning from relevant to irrelevant... we all like to say what's on our minds!

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We can all go to a resource site in order to find graphics and templates but sometimes members like to make their own creations! Here members can set up shops or galleries for any icons/avatars/signatures/templates they'd like to display and share with others. Please respect galleries and make sure not to take any work without permission. It's the member's decision whether or not they'd like to take requests, so be respectful of that as well.

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There's quite a few games here to kill some time if you're waiting for a post or happen to come online when everyone's gone. Be sure to follow the rules in-game, and if there's a game that hasn't already been posted feel free to create it!

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Here is where all dropped, inactive, or complete threads go. If a month goes by and a thread hasn't been replied to, it will be considered inactive and moved here in order to avoid clutter. Anything here can also be salvaged, so be sure to private message a staff member to unlock and move the thread back to its original board if you want something re-opened. If you finish a thread, you should also tell a staff member to move it to archives.

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