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Step 1: Setting up the Basics


(A forum account must be created before you begin.  Please click on the forum link to the left and set up an account.)


You cannot start Official RPs and jobs until you have set up your inventory (top of the bank account), your bank account, and your Signature. Even if you do not become a pilot on your first try, you can do missions and train in skills.

Everyone starts out as a citizen of the ZBC. The follow is a list of starting equipment you get courtesy of the ZBC upon signing up as a civilian (which you automatically become when you sign up on the boards) or you can work it into your profile. You also get to choose
one, two, or three starting skills. You will have 50 points total to distribute between them. You don't have to pick three. You can pick only one starting at 50 if you want or balance them out, it's your choice. (starting skills will be discussed later):

Plain long-sleeve shirt (any color)
Plain pants or plain long skirt (any color)
Leather Belt (any color)
Plain shoes (any color)
6" fixed knife w/ sheath
Data pad with remote access to ZBC Public Access Terminal
All Terrain Transport
$20,000

Skill 1: (any) + points + skill starting item
Skill 2: (if any) + points + skill starting item
Skill 3: (if any) + points + skill starting item


*Note: All starting equipment has no minimum skill requirements. If you buy another of these items in the marketplace, you will likely have to have a minimum skill to use it.

All clothing and equipment must be listed at the top of your bank account,
(example). A brief description of your character is also helpful but not required.

So, set up an account at the
ZBC National Bank and record this data. Make sure to read the rules in the account forum to find out exactly how to post.

But where's my zoid, you may ask? Well you don't just get a Zoid license without any application process. Plus, you must buy your first Zoid. If you wish to become a pilot and get a Zoid license, the following information must be sent to
tarsuszau@hotmail.com

Board name: (nothing offensive)
Character name: (nothing offensive, no mainstream anime names)
Mother: name (nothing offensive)/ Age / Occupation
Father: name (nothing offensive) / Age / Occupation
AIM name: (AIM is required to battle)
Address: (made up but must be an apartment in Ronway, Delpoi)
Char. date of birth: (we will use the real date for our dates to avoid confusion)
Sex: (no funny stuff here)
Complexion: (Skin tone)
Hair: (whatever color(s) you want/style)
Eyes: (whatever color(s) you want)
Height: (anything between 2-8ft, be midget for all I care)
Weight: (anything within reason, in lbs)
Build: (slim, fat, muscular, etc)
Pets: (if any, non exotic, stick to the basics)
Skill 1: (any)
Skill 2: (if any)
Skill 3: (if any)
Background description:
(where you're from if not here, why you have little items and cash, what your hopes and dreams are, how you acquired the two skills you have etc.)


*Note: Read the
RP rules first.


Example:

Board name: Backinblack
Character name: Angus
Mother: Tara/dead/Seamstress
Father: Cyrus/54/Programmer
AIM name: acdc8374
Address: 8463 Forrest Lane apt 501 Ronway, Delpoi, 72945
Char. DOB: Feb. 5, 1986
Sex: Male
Complexion: light
Hair: Black with white streaks/long to the shoulders
Eyes: Right eye green, no left eye.
Height: 6'5
Weight: 176lbs
Build: slim
Pets: none
Skill 1: Small Arms
Skill 2: Computers
Background description:


Angus grew up in the town of Odin with his father Cyrus. His mother died when he was young and his father never remarried. Angus grew up alone in Odin as his father worked most of the day in a small software company in Ronway. The family only had one zoid, a Gustav, modified for personnel transport. His father would often take people to the city as most people in the town didn't have a zoid at all. It brought in extra cash, but still didn't even bring them above the poverty line. Angus sometimes went with his father to the software company and pick up some of his father's skills. He quickly learned the basics of programming and even a little hacking. He could access control functions of many sites using simply a data pad, but never actually discovered his full potential. In Odin, he also learned another useful skill, shooting. The family owned a pair of old 9 mm handguns from long ago. They were kept in good condition, as Angus would always clean them after his frequent trips to the shooting range. At the age of 18, he finally left Odin and moved to Ronway, in hopes of becoming a great zoid pilot. With only $20,000 and only a small set of items, he knew his journey would prove difficult and challenging.



Applying to become a pilot does not guarantee a license however. You must prove you can role-play well based on either you background description or actual role-playing on the continents. Remember, if you role play before you become a pilot, you will not own a Zoid but will be able to travel using your all terrain transport. If you do become a pilot, you will recieve notification via e-mail or pm. If you become accepted you are required to add the item "
Zoid License level 2" to your inventory (top of bank account).





Step 2: Read the Rules


Read them and abide by them. Simple eh?
Rules




Step 3: Setting up your Signature


Every citizen and pilot alike, is required to keep their basic information in their signature. Even if some information does not apply, the template needs to be there. The following is what information must be present:

Name
Team
Status (if your currently in training, a job, or free)
Funds
Class,points
Seasonal Record (w/l/t)
Overall Record (w/l/t)
Aim

Zoid1
Mods

Weapons
Armor
Skills

Signatures must be updated regularly. As all transactions and battle transcripts are recorded, signatures will be randomly checked. An example of a sig is below...my sig.


Name: Tarsus
Team: None
Status: Free
Funds: $20,000
Class: 5th, (0.0)
Seasonal Record (w/l/t): 0/0/0
Overall Record (w/l/t): 0/0/0
Aim: tarsus007

Zoid1: Helcat
Mods: None
Status: Ready
(w/l/t): 0/0/0

Weapons: 6" Knife, 92FS 9mm
Armor: none
Skills: Small Arms (25), Leadership (25)


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