Post by Leroy on Feb 1, 2009 3:53:53 GMT -5
Note: Until further notice, all post limits for morphs are suspended. You may acquire any number of morphs at any time, within reason. Try not to get carried away though. 
That said, below are the restrictions that were in place before. They may be implemented again if removing them doesn't work out so well. But we haven't had any problems so far, so that doesn't seem likely.
Each time you achieve a new rank by reaching a predetermined post count, you have the option of gaining a new morph. However, just because you are allowed to get a new morph does not mean that you have to. You may 'stockpile' your available morphs and acquire a new morph at any time after you have earned it. It is not always necessary to RP getting a new morph, but is recommended if you acquire something a bit more... unusual.
You gain a new morph just like they did in the books. By touching a living animal and absorbing its DNA into your body. You are not limited by what animals you are allowed to acquire, but please try to keep it realistic. The average person would not jump into a tiger pen to get a new morph. For 'in character' morphing rules, look here.
The reason that this ranking system is in place is so that people do not constantly acquire new animals. It makes the event of getting a new morph seem a bit more special. Plus, it gives you a goal to strive for when posting. Something called Group Morphs will also be available about once every two months (see below).
Also, it would be helpful if you post all of your morphs in your signature each time you acquire a new animal.
Posts Needed Per Rank Upgrade
0 - New Recruit
10 - Alpha Rank
35 - Bravo Rank
75 - Charlie Rank
150 - Delta Rank
225 - Echo Rank
300 - Foxtrot Rank
375 - Golf Rank
450 - Hotel Rank
525 - India Rank
600 - Juliet Rank
675 - Kilo Rank
750 - Lima Rank
825 - Mike Rank
900 - November Rank
975 - Oscar Rank
1050 - Papa Rank
1125 - Quebec Rank
1200 - Romeo Rank
1275 - Sierra Rank
1350 - Tango Rank
1425 - Uniform Rank
1500 - Victor Rank
1575 - Whiskey Rank
1650 - Xray Rank
1725 - Yankee Rank
1800 - Zulu Rank - at this point you may acquire as many animals as you would like
Group Morphs
Group Morphs are kind of like bonus morphs in a sense, but with a catch. As the name suggests, everyone in your character's city must acquire the same animal. These morphs are handy for specialized missions where a specific morph is needed to make the job go smoothly. It is also much easier to coordinate than having people acquire the same animal through the post count method. Here are the rules for Group Morphs:
That said, below are the restrictions that were in place before. They may be implemented again if removing them doesn't work out so well. But we haven't had any problems so far, so that doesn't seem likely.
Each time you achieve a new rank by reaching a predetermined post count, you have the option of gaining a new morph. However, just because you are allowed to get a new morph does not mean that you have to. You may 'stockpile' your available morphs and acquire a new morph at any time after you have earned it. It is not always necessary to RP getting a new morph, but is recommended if you acquire something a bit more... unusual.
You gain a new morph just like they did in the books. By touching a living animal and absorbing its DNA into your body. You are not limited by what animals you are allowed to acquire, but please try to keep it realistic. The average person would not jump into a tiger pen to get a new morph. For 'in character' morphing rules, look here.
The reason that this ranking system is in place is so that people do not constantly acquire new animals. It makes the event of getting a new morph seem a bit more special. Plus, it gives you a goal to strive for when posting. Something called Group Morphs will also be available about once every two months (see below).
Also, it would be helpful if you post all of your morphs in your signature each time you acquire a new animal.
Posts Needed Per Rank Upgrade
0 - New Recruit
10 - Alpha Rank
35 - Bravo Rank
75 - Charlie Rank
150 - Delta Rank
225 - Echo Rank
300 - Foxtrot Rank
375 - Golf Rank
450 - Hotel Rank
525 - India Rank
600 - Juliet Rank
675 - Kilo Rank
750 - Lima Rank
825 - Mike Rank
900 - November Rank
975 - Oscar Rank
1050 - Papa Rank
1125 - Quebec Rank
1200 - Romeo Rank
1275 - Sierra Rank
1350 - Tango Rank
1425 - Uniform Rank
1500 - Victor Rank
1575 - Whiskey Rank
1650 - Xray Rank
1725 - Yankee Rank
1800 - Zulu Rank - at this point you may acquire as many animals as you would like
Group Morphs
Group Morphs are kind of like bonus morphs in a sense, but with a catch. As the name suggests, everyone in your character's city must acquire the same animal. These morphs are handy for specialized missions where a specific morph is needed to make the job go smoothly. It is also much easier to coordinate than having people acquire the same animal through the post count method. Here are the rules for Group Morphs:
1. Every two months in real time, each city is allowed one group morph. (I'll probably use the calendar to keep track of this)A list of group morphs that have been awarded in the past can be found here.
2. What morph is chosen must be decided on by the members of the city. Please make acquiring it believable.
3. Only members involved in the thread where it is used will be allowed to have the morph.
4. Once everything is decided, each city should inform me which animal they will be acquiring, who is acquiring it, and why they need to acquire it.
5. If the group morph isn't used/decided by the time the city gets its next group morph, they do not get two group morphs (possible exceptions).
