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25 Mar 2019, 20:10
Points from the Welcoming Letter
These are just some key points from the welcoming owl sent to everyone upon their registration that might get missed, so they are also posted here for your convenience. If you have any questions about these statements, feel free to owl a member of the staff team with your concerns.
Character Creation

Adding a picture: do not forget that your character is only eleven-years old, they should look the part.
Please do not use selfies (this is for your personal safety).
Do not use images of your real-life (RL) friends or another player's RL picture.
Do not use a picture of a canon character from the Harry Potter series (such as Draco), we want unique characters in our setting.
Remember that your image must be a face claim and human with human features (so no horns or elf ears).
What's Not Acceptable

Having any connections to canon characters
Ex: “My Father is Draco Malfoy”
This rule is self explanatory, however, any sort of canon relation is not allowed. Even characters that aren’t main, such as the Lovegoods, cannot be validated. However, having a similar last name is allowed, if the bio clearly states that they are not related.
Having a character that isn’t human and/or has special abilities
Ex: Being a werewolf or a seer
We have an application system when people apply for Index, so once you are validated you can amend your character to be a special race or pick an ability. Please remember to be a special race you must apply for the special race within 30 days of account validation.
Having a character that is not 11 years of age
This does not need an example, and again, is a self explanatory rule. We all start at 11 years of age, when joining Hogwarts. No characters above this age will be accepted. The present year in reality is the same year the site is, so if you were born in 1998, you are too old to attend Hogwarts (sorry).
Having a selfie as a user avatar
Due to security, and wanting the best for our players, it is not allowed to have a selfie as a PFP. This is something that the Validation Team actively checks.
Having a picture that does not represent an 11 year old child
Naturally, the user avatar must be of an 11 year old human child, if it is not, then the account will not be validated. After you are validated, if you attempt to change this we will ask you to again supply an avatar.
Having explicit violence, self harm, or other triggering topics in the backstory section
Having a tragic backstory is a popular thing for most of our users, however, we have younger members on the site. To make sure that we do not expose our younger members to triggering content, this rule is in place. Remember that we do accept certain violent and traumatic upbringings, however, they must not be talked about in graphic detail.
  • We do not allow child abuse/neglect.
  • We do not allow rape.
  • It is expected that the 'trauma' makes sense.
  • You need to have a home and some sort of parent or caregiver.
  • You need to have gotten a basic education (home schooling, tutor, some sort of school that makes sense for your blood status.
Overly powerful characters
Ex:” At the age of 11 I am the next dark lord, ready to take over London for good. I can shoot fire from my hands and am super strong I can also read minds and control animals!”

Everyone starts at the same level, while learning one or two spells that are at a first year level may be okay for some of the pure or half bloods, having a character that knows spells far beyond their age and skill limit.
Are there any Additional Considerations?

Yes, of final note is the fact that we only allow one account per user. This means that we do not allow multi-accounts and obviously we do not allow banned users to return to our community unless their ban was temporary. We actively check new accounts for this and monitor existing accounts as well because having multiple accounts would grant a user a potentially unfair advantage over other players and it would be very difficult for the staff to manage players with multiple identities.

If you have a friend or a family member that is also a part of our community presently or in the past, please have them contact us so we can validate your account. If you have been previously caught multi-accounting, we might not trust you enough to validate future friends and family that share your IP. Trust is fragile, please do not abuse it.
Make sure you are happy with your overall character. We will not allow new accounts (a deactivation of your present account so that you can make a new one) until six months after your registration date. Six months is a long time to spend with someone. Make sure it is someone you like!

Please also note that there are some things that are not within your character's control such as what house you are sorted into (which is a weighted tool that is based on the answers you give) or your wand which is truly a random event. We will not deactivate your account so you can "try again" because this is your first RP opportunity where you deal with your in character elation or disappointment regarding your house or wand.

This is the "Game Master" account. Please do not owl this account, unless specified. This account is not moderated actively and therefore, you may not receive a response.

Contact a Head of House or the Headmaster if you need anything.