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[Professor Denman]

What is the adoption center?
The adoption center helps you find someone who can help you out when you first start RPing, or to get to know someone when you first start RPing on DMRP.

What does an Adopter do?
Depending on your needs, they'll introduce you to DMRP and help you get around, or they help you get over those first steps in RPing. Or both.

For example, the adopter might keep track of your posts and tell you where things have room to improve, or you'll start a topic with your adopter so they can help you practice and give useful feedback that you can use to learn the ropes of Roleplay.

Who can be an adopter?
Anyone who has the time and interest to help new and inexperienced members out can adopt but there's a few ground rules:
1) You need to be an experienced RPer yourself, if you have any doubts if you are, it's probably best not to offer yourself up as Adopter.
2) Kindness and Patience are some of your strong points. We're not here to tell people they aren't doing it right, we're here to help them learn.
3) You can not adopt members you know in real life. The point of the Adoption Center is to match up people that do not know each other, so they have someone out of their comfort-zone to turn to and RP with.

How do I get adopted?
Simply post in this topic that you are looking to be adopted. Please add your timezone
and the primary reason to be adopted: new to RPing overall or new to DMRP and wanting to get to know someone.

How do I become an Adopter?
Wait until someone requests to be adopted, and reply to their post. Keep an eye on the timezones mentioned so we don't match up people in conflicting timezones! Check what kind of help the adoptee is asking for before snatching yourself up a cute new member.

Can more than one person adopt the same adoptee?
Rather not, but if you want to extend your help, contact the initial adopter to ask if they would mind a co-adoptship.

Can I be forced to become adopted?
No, but if we see you're struggling on the forums, we will strongly suggest you post here, so you can find someone that will help you get the most out of DMRP and RPing.

[Sylverster Kelestral]

Dearest Ren,
So, can anyone help me? Cos I have this complex problem about Sabrae being a NPC and I've got to bring him out once in a while. Can anyone tell me if my current posts that include him are acceptable.
Thanks and toots,
Stella

[Cornelia Fitzgerald]

yoink!

I'm only two hours ahead of you, so we should be able to catch each other online with no problems.  Expect a PM shortly.

EDIT:  PM sent

Edited by Cornelia Fitzgerald, 12 April 2010 - 05:02 AM.

[Cerridwyn Glynn]

I don't mind being a big sister, heh.  I live in Central time zone, but I'm about at odd and differing times, depending on my home schedule.  

Don't be shy, I love to post, type, chat, random quirk away.  This site is way too awesome to let new persons walk away intimidated or scared to find a way to jump in.  It feels like home.

[Lisette Amber Heartstone]

I don't think I'm that new to RPing (please tell me if I seem like I am) but I'd love to get to know someone on DMRP. Let's see....I'm in Sydney(EST, GMT +10) and blah blah blah.
Is that good?

[Siobhan Quinn]

*steals*

I shall be your adopter! I'm in Perth, so our timezones are pretty close

A PM is on the way

[Professor Penvellyn]

Just a reminder, this thread is available, especially since we've gotten so many new members lately! You can always ask staff and mods (or anyone in the cbox really) but if you want your very own big to bug, sign up!

[Alistair Bauldaugh]

Pretty much just saying that again ^^^
There's nothing wrong with signing up here, even if you've been RPing for ages. It's always fun to get a new perspective, and those who have been here a long time could offer some back story or other helpfullness.

[Meghan Morris]

Hey,
I'm Meghan Morris. I need to be adopted because I have never RP'd. I am in the Central Time Zone but I usually get on around 10 or 12 P.M. anyway. I just need someone to show me the ropes and help me with forums if possible!

Thanks,

Meghan

[Ellenore Clark]

I'LL ADOPT YOU!!!!!! *kidnaps*

I'm Kitty. The one who brings crazy to the OOC forums and cbox.  I'l eastern standard time, like, Maine. But I'm on at the oddest times. I'm pretty good with forums and HTML codes. But.....  I lose my patience easily. OKAY! SO I'LL TEACH YOU FUNNLY!

[Meghan Morris]

Kitty!,

I love that! Thanks for adopting me!!! People say I'm crazy but I think they are just abnormally normal! I am not totally sure all I need to learn in order to get the hang of RP but that is why your here!

Adios,

Meghan (Meg) (Mackenzie)

[Emily Jones]

Hiya i'm Emily and I need adopting. I not that great with RPing but I love to try. I live in the uk so central time zone. Im generally on and off most of the day and night towards the end of the week. (not so much at the beginning as I work 12 hour night shifts sunday, monday and Tuesday).

Thanks,

Emily

[Mary Lynn Wilkins]

I'll happily take you under my wing -steals-

You are from the UK? So am I so we should run in to each other quite often
Expect a PM soon.

[Emily Jones]

Thank you! x

[Adelaine Beaumont]

Ohhhhhhh, I want to adopt someone!

[Meghan Morris]

Randi adopt me!

[Adelaine Beaumont]

OKAY!

[Caralee Goodbook]

Can someone adopt me? I'm totally new to role playing and I feel kind of timid, but I want to start RPing.

[Mary Lynn Wilkins]

I'll adopt you.

I'm Jon and I am from the UK, but I see you around at similar times to myself. Expect a PM shortly....

[Oscar Fox]

Does an older Slythie wanna adopt me? I'm not new to RP, but I am new to DMRP and so I might need some help with things.