Post by / PAPARAZZI;; on Aug 10, 2013 15:38:31 GMT -5
1. What is money and how can I earn it?
Within your profile and your mini-profile, you'll see a line that tells you how much money you have. This counts as both in character and out of character currency. It can be earned many different ways.
- Posting ($10 per post)
- Participating in contests (varies)
- Going to work [in character] (salary)
- Special events (varies)
- Playing the lottery (varies; see lottery thread)
- Alimony/child support (varies; configured via rp)
- Given as a gift (varies)
- Services rendered (varies) [no comment]
- Awards/Participation/Activity (varies)
- Advertising ($10 per post) [PM me with the sites you posted on]
- Submitting site ideas ($100 if implemented)
- Participating in character/forum related media
- Gossip Channel ($100. May post as guest, but to claim the pay you'll need to PM the Paparazzi)
- Twitter Feed ($10 per post)
- Tabloids/Crimson/Newspaper (Plays out both in character and out of character)($50-$100 per post)
- Other
2. What can I buy with my money?
Every day we work on coming up with new ideas to incorporate the use of money around bleeding love;; The prices for each of these items or instances will be based off of their value and importance. Here are a few key points that we've come up with so far:
- Buying a House [board]
- Opening your own shop [board]
- In Character Shopping
- Gifts
- Graphics
- Event Tickets
- Dinner/Drinks [out on the town]
- Various services [let's not go there]
- Custom smilies for the CBox
- Site Gift Shop (Coming Soon!)
- Other
3. How do I make a purchase?
In order to make a purchase, first think about what it is you want. There will be no refunds if you decide you don't like what you bought, so think it through prior to making your purchase. For purchases made directly from the site, please refer to the pricing guide. For in character shopping, prices should be listed by each vendor.
You'll need to fill out a receipt in order for a staff member to process your payment. [take the money from your profile] If you are making a purchase anywhere for anything, fill out the receipt form and post it under the Purchases board. Depending on if it is a site purchase or a vendor purchase, someone will come along to fill your order as soon as possible.
If you are purchasing something that is specifically in character, please be sure to post it as a part of your role play so it counts! You may apply the image links within your biography or your signature to show your new items.
If there are any questions, concerns or suggestions, please don't hesitate to ask. We'd like for everyone to understand and enjoy this experience.
4. What are considered in character purchases?
In character purchases are anything that your character is purchasing as a part of his or her plot. They can also be things that are purchased out of character, but which you will need for posting.
For example, if your character is going out to dinner, make sure you include all of the items he/she orders on the receipt form. Not paying your bill results in dish duty, or worse.
If you are buying a house you have the option of posting it as part of your plot, even though the purchase will be made out of character. This is to keep the pricing from being too extreme. Obviously, houses in real life are a lot more expensive than what the site would charge for your own board.
In Character Purchases:
- Going out to dinner
- Buying a car
- Paying child support/alimony
- Services: Maid, Limousine, Prostitute, etc
- Other
- [Classifieds]
- [Billboards]
In & Out of Character Purchases:
- Buying a house
- Buying a cell phone
- Buying a store
- Gift-Giving [under the g-g board]
- Tickets [Lottery/Event]
Out of Character Purchases:
- Graphics
- Privileges
- Other
- Profile Modifications
5. Can I get a loan to start buying stuff?
Yes, every new member is entitled to a loan, but it won't be big. This is to ensure that you stick around for the duration and don't just spend and leave without paying. Not cool. Applied for loans can be between $500-$2000, but that depends on your [credit check.] To apply for a loan, simply fill out this form here and wait for an admin to get back to you.
If you are accepted for a loan, you have 30 days to pay that loan back. We won't charge interest, but be advised that if you fail to pay back the borrowed amount, the consequences won't be nice. You could wind up in jail, become repossessed, evicted or worse. Don't say you weren't warned.
