TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

If you've decided to join Ardent, the first step is to read through the Guidebook! Don’t get overwhelmed by our fighting section; while the fight system is different here, it is not that hard to pick up, and there are many members and staff who are willing to help, and it will always be there as a reference - there's no need to read it carefully until you're in a fight!

Please note: New, first-time members can get one Gemstone Store item worth up to 400 gems to be used on their first character only. You do not need to do an official Gemstone Store purchase for this first item, simply list the details out completely in your application!

Once you're done, you'll want to fill out your profile completely, as outlined in the Character Creation Guide. After you're finished, please post in the "Approvals" forum which can be found on the Maintenance tab. Keep an eye on your post just in case anything needs to be fixed before you're accepted - if you need to fix anything, we will post to let you know.

Once your account is ready to go, you can either jump straight into roleplaying by posting in the forums (beware of trespassing! The lands linked on the index page are claimed by packs; please click the name of the region to go to a list of unclaimed lands), or by posting a plot thread of your own, or replying to another user's plot thread to come up with some ideas before getting started!

If you need help with anything, feel free to ask in the Discord! This is the fastest way to get assistance.

New Member Checklist

Having trouble deciding where to start in the Guidebook, or do you feel overwhelmed and just want to jump right into roleplaying? Follow this handy checklist to get you started! If you need more detailed instructions on how to set up an account and get it approved, please read the more thorough New Player Guide.

1. Have you read the General Rules yet? If not, now's the time to do it!


2. Ready to make a character? Read the Character Creation Guide. You can also check the Gemstone Store Guide for examples of what needs to be paid for. Feel free to ask a staff member for help if you're lost!


3. Register an account with your character's name. If you've accidentally made an account with your player name, or the wrong character name, post in Maintenance for help and a staff member will get it changed for you.


4. Fill out your character's profile.


5. Once you are ready, copy the Character Approval Form. Please be sure to use the right version of the form, and don't delete any fields unless they aren't applicable.


6. Then post your completed form in the Character Approval Forum.


7. Wait for your character to be accepted by staff before you start roleplaying. If your application disappears from character acceptance, don't be alarmed! It has probably been accepted and moved to the archives. Check the Player Database to see if your name has been added.


8. If you're bored and want to get started before you're accepted, feel free to dive into plotting with other members and coming up with ideas! Post on the plotting board or reply to other members' posts there, or join the Discord to begin plotting right away.


9. Once you're ready to post, go for it! If you're open for anyone joining you, toss your thread into the all-welcome-threads board on Discord too!