Thread:Tannu1001/@comment-796766-20130217023127

Unfortunately for this poor sod, I didn't. I merely wanted to let you think you were safe from me, when in fact you most certainly are not.

Nra 'Vadumee, admin, co-founder, major author, creator of the Karnasaurs, and Resident Expert on Science and Technology. What's that mean? You'll find out. Basically, I've got the final say in just about anything remotely related to science and tech, form biology to weaponry.

Other big name, SupcommMonroee, personal friend and oldest active associate, creator of the Eteno, admin, co-founder, major author, and Resident Expert on Warfare and Weaponry. He'll be assisting you in all endeavors involving explosions and guns and all manner and a plethora of fun things. Note, however, that we share the domain of weapon technology when it's abnormal, and space combat exists soundly in my own auxiliary domain.

Finally, Krayfish, creator of the Dhragolon, admin, co-founder, major author, and Resident Expert on Culture and Development, though he's retiring soon, that's a political issue to be dealt with later, ANYWAY,

We are not your usual wiki. We have policies and standards, and since I randomly and very arbitrarily said policies first, we'll start there.

First is my own brainchild from long ago, the apprenticeship system and hierarchy. You, sir, are a prospective author. Give us your pitch (GETTING THERE), get it approved, and get writing. Once we've a taste of your style, you'll be assigned a mentor who you will report to in almost every issue unless otherwise directed. This mentor will write tandems with you and educate you in the art of the written word until they designate you as ready for graduation. If the fates smile upon you, you'll get your author's license and may write independently without constant pitching. Play your cards right, you might get nominated for a major author position. Score that, and you'll be writing with the big boys, me, Kray, and Suppy, on the major arcs, the stories that the whole site was and is built for and around. Above that is the Admin Council, and the tiptop are the bureaucrats, which just so happen to be us three founders.

Next is the pitching system, very important, you actually haven't ignored this one yet, congrats. Basically, you need to give us a detailed writing pitch containing all the information we could possibly want about your ideas for this site. Tell. Us. Everything. No pitch is too long, far too many are too short. Don't hold back. And you will be rejected. Mostly by me. Several times. I don't hate you. I just hate low expectations. Which we lack here. Keep at it until you get it greenlighted.

Finally, Resident Experts. We have the final say in our domain. Do not argue with us when we give our verdict unless you've new material to showcase that we perhaps did not take into accout before.

Now, standards:

We classify ourselves as an original narrative writing wiki. That means no blatant ripoffs. References, shoutouts, expys, sure, but if I see a Xenomorph or Sangheili, you're getting another rant, and it will not be good.

Professionalism. Memorize that word. I will drill it into your bloody skull before you're done here. Do we expect professional work? No. Professional behavior? Oh yes, yes, that we expect. You will get heavy critique, mostly from me, but also from the others. Do not snap. Do not backtalk. Take the advice in the spirit it's given. Criticism is a part of the arts; Learn to love it when people tear you apart.

Quality. Grammar, spelling, caps. So much more. You should be fine, by the looks of it right off the bat, but you have much to learn.

Which brings us to the end of your complimentary rant. The conclusionary paragraph. Our mission statement has always been, 'To create high quality narrative work in an original sci-fi universe, and to educate interested individuals in the art of writing'. You'll learn all about the Rule of Cool, theme, motifs, symbolism, tropes, terminology, et cetera (you should pick up some Latin along the way, too). I look forward to teaching and working with you, and so, as we say here on Omniverse GC,

Happy editing! 