Post by Kailani on Sept 21, 2014 23:41:29 GMT
Q: Where do I post my application?
A: After you've filled in the character form (found Countdown -> Rules of the Road), post it to the 'Fresh Meat' forum. It may take a day or so for me or another mod/admin to approve it but in the mean time feel free to chat!
Q: Can I start my own dog team?
A: Only if all other dog teams are at least 60% full (meaning 6/10 slots are taken) and you plan on playing a lead position. If those two requirements are met please PM me and I will direct you on how to get your own team started.
Q: What are the descriptions of sled dog positions?
A:
Lead Dogs: Set the pace for the others and keep them on the trail, they take the mushers responses and 'communicate' them to the team. It is also a lead dog's job to keep the gang line taut, any slack in the line leaves room for errors and potential injuries.
Swing Dogs: Help lead the pack around turns as when the lead dog makes a turn it is common for the others to want to jump off the trail and follow suit. Swing dogs make sure that when taking turns that the team stays in an arc allowing the musher to make it around the turn without toppling over.
Team Dogs: Maintain the team's speed, they match the pace of the lead dog and make any adjustments needed to maintain rhythm. Depending on the size of the sled there can be two or three pairs.
Wheel Dogs: Tend to be the largest as they take on most of the sled's weight (anywhere from 300 to 500 lbs) especially during hills and starts. Wheel dogs need to be even tempered due to the noise of the sled runners, they also take survey of the other team members, notifying the lead dogs of any changes that need to be made to the pace due to fatigued team members.
Q: Does my dog have to be a husky?
A: Nope! Many dog breeds can be used for sledding with the right training, though spitz breeds are the most common. Just use common sense when choosing your breed (i.e. there is no way a pug can be a sled dog due to it's small size in the same way that newfoundlands would be a poor choice because of their sheer size).
Q: MY CHARACTER FORM WAS REJECTED WHAT DO I DOO?
A: Though not a common occurrence, having your form rejected is not the end of the world, if I feel as though your character needs some tweaks, changes, or major upheavals I will PM you with suggestions. Sometimes I reject certain aspects of character forms (sled position, sled team, or breed issues) so a simple fix could be all that is needed. Regardless a 'rejection' is not the end all be all in most cases so do not be afraid of rejection my friends, it is only temporary!
Q: Does my dog have to be a sled dog?
A: Nope! Your dog can be a 'search and rescue' canine, who helps out mushers and their teams when they are in trouble. You can also be a 'medicine dog' who is stationed at a check point and aids in patching up our runners. I am totally open to any ideas you have as well, though it is up to you to stay in touch with the other characters.
Q: Soooo what happens when the race is over?
A: A sled dog's job is never done! There are plenty of smaller races that take place during the off season and intensive training to keep in shape. And if our sled dogs are really lucky they will get a vacation or two. Bottom line is the fun doesn't end when the race does
Q: I want to play a puppy! Can I play one?
A: Sure but as a general rule of thumb dogs under 2 years of age usually aren't running in the Idiatrod due to the fact that they are still growing and usually still have the 'puppy' mentality. If you are just dying to play a pup feel free to be a youngin' stationed at a checkpoint or a roadhouse.
Q: Is this role-play in liquid time?
A: No, but I am a firm believer/advocator of "The Flashback". I frequently use it to explain past issues and feather ruffling so, if you find yourself growing impatient waiting for someone else to respond to the group role play you can break off and have a 'flashback' sort of thing going on in another place with one or two other people. It maintains the logic of the role-play by having a separation of the current events and situations that happened in the past.
A: After you've filled in the character form (found Countdown -> Rules of the Road), post it to the 'Fresh Meat' forum. It may take a day or so for me or another mod/admin to approve it but in the mean time feel free to chat!
Q: Can I start my own dog team?
A: Only if all other dog teams are at least 60% full (meaning 6/10 slots are taken) and you plan on playing a lead position. If those two requirements are met please PM me and I will direct you on how to get your own team started.
Q: What are the descriptions of sled dog positions?
A:
Lead Dogs: Set the pace for the others and keep them on the trail, they take the mushers responses and 'communicate' them to the team. It is also a lead dog's job to keep the gang line taut, any slack in the line leaves room for errors and potential injuries.
Swing Dogs: Help lead the pack around turns as when the lead dog makes a turn it is common for the others to want to jump off the trail and follow suit. Swing dogs make sure that when taking turns that the team stays in an arc allowing the musher to make it around the turn without toppling over.
Team Dogs: Maintain the team's speed, they match the pace of the lead dog and make any adjustments needed to maintain rhythm. Depending on the size of the sled there can be two or three pairs.
Wheel Dogs: Tend to be the largest as they take on most of the sled's weight (anywhere from 300 to 500 lbs) especially during hills and starts. Wheel dogs need to be even tempered due to the noise of the sled runners, they also take survey of the other team members, notifying the lead dogs of any changes that need to be made to the pace due to fatigued team members.
Q: Does my dog have to be a husky?
A: Nope! Many dog breeds can be used for sledding with the right training, though spitz breeds are the most common. Just use common sense when choosing your breed (i.e. there is no way a pug can be a sled dog due to it's small size in the same way that newfoundlands would be a poor choice because of their sheer size).
Q: MY CHARACTER FORM WAS REJECTED WHAT DO I DOO?
A: Though not a common occurrence, having your form rejected is not the end of the world, if I feel as though your character needs some tweaks, changes, or major upheavals I will PM you with suggestions. Sometimes I reject certain aspects of character forms (sled position, sled team, or breed issues) so a simple fix could be all that is needed. Regardless a 'rejection' is not the end all be all in most cases so do not be afraid of rejection my friends, it is only temporary!
Q: Does my dog have to be a sled dog?
A: Nope! Your dog can be a 'search and rescue' canine, who helps out mushers and their teams when they are in trouble. You can also be a 'medicine dog' who is stationed at a check point and aids in patching up our runners. I am totally open to any ideas you have as well, though it is up to you to stay in touch with the other characters.
Q: Soooo what happens when the race is over?
A: A sled dog's job is never done! There are plenty of smaller races that take place during the off season and intensive training to keep in shape. And if our sled dogs are really lucky they will get a vacation or two. Bottom line is the fun doesn't end when the race does
Q: I want to play a puppy! Can I play one?
A: Sure but as a general rule of thumb dogs under 2 years of age usually aren't running in the Idiatrod due to the fact that they are still growing and usually still have the 'puppy' mentality. If you are just dying to play a pup feel free to be a youngin' stationed at a checkpoint or a roadhouse.
Q: Is this role-play in liquid time?
A: No, but I am a firm believer/advocator of "The Flashback". I frequently use it to explain past issues and feather ruffling so, if you find yourself growing impatient waiting for someone else to respond to the group role play you can break off and have a 'flashback' sort of thing going on in another place with one or two other people. It maintains the logic of the role-play by having a separation of the current events and situations that happened in the past.
