It's the end of the 19th century and the end of an era. Humankind begins to expand into Mother Nature's domain, leading to disastrous consequences for the natives of the land. Many grow desperate to maintain their territory or stake their claim in any land in any way they can. As human settlement continues to threaten nature, the wolves of the five western states face a grueling decision: survival by all means necessary or die trying.
We are a semi-realistic, liquid-time, sandbox-esque wolf roleplay very loosely based off of the world of Red Dead Redemption II. Vestige offers a variety of diverse regions spanning five different states to explore, an automated shop, and user-led packs. How will you leave your pawprints on the world of Vestige?
WEATHER Snow finally arrives to the West with the arrival of winter! Ambarino's nights get colder and longer, while the states of West Elizabeth and New Hanover get their share of snowfall. New Austin and Lemoyne are spared from the frost, but there is a distinct, wintery chill in the air.
EVENTS Rumors spread of NEW PACKS FORMING throughout the five states. In addition, canines in the region of BIG VALLEY, WEST ELIZABETH are having more frequent run-ins with hunters seeking out prized commodities: wolf, coyote, and fox pelts to trade.
updates
PACK & STAFF TRYOUTS We are hosting staff tryouts HERE! Pack tryouts are also linked in our Events section on the left.
NEWBIE SIGN-ON BONUS New to the site? Register and get up to 2 SHOP ITEMS on the house!
REWARDS PROGRAM Vestige has launched its new Rewards Program - reach site and character milestones for Dollars and new roles!
Welcome to Vestige! This guide covers most of the site's aspects, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask them in the discord/shoutbox or contact a staff member. Thanks for joining us!
BASICS. Do I have to play Red Dead Redemption to join? Absolutely not! As the description says, the roleplay is only loosely based off the world of RDR2, using only its locations and the general time period. As this roleplay focuses on only animals, whereas the game focuses on humans, you don't need to know a single thing of the game to jump in!
Where do I start? With the rules, of course! You can find our site and roleplay rules HERE. After that, you can read more of the Guidebook to learn more about different systems in place, and then you can jump right in and start making your character HERE! For a more in-depth newbie's guide to the site, CLICK HERE.
How does the game time work? What are random events? You can find out more about game time and random events HERE!
CHARACTERS. How many characters and accounts can I have? You can have as many characters as you want! The only requirement is that each character is put on their own account as we are an account-per-character site. You are permitted and encouraged to create an OOC/"main" account as well solely for OOC/chatting purposes.
What kind of characters can I make? What species can they be? We encourage characters of all identities, beliefs, and backgrounds. Wolves are the main species of this roleplay and can be played for free, but other species are available - they must be purchased in the Shop before playing them.
Can I play a character with a physical deformity/disorder, mental disorder, etc.? Of course! We only ask that your character's disorder be portrayed in an inoffensive and accurate manner.
Can I interact with humans or go into human settlements/cities? Humans can be interacted with as NPCs during random events or in general. Wild canines can go into human settlements, but it is incredibly risky to do so. Dogs may be RPed in human settlements, with NPC owners/ex-owners, etc. with no consequence.
Can my character have superpowers, unnatural eye colors, etc.? We ask that all characters are realistic, meaning they have realistic pelts, eye colors, etc. and no horns/wings and the like. However, the Unnatural Features item in the shop allows you to have more unrealistic appearances, scents, eye colors, etc. (but no superpowers).
Can my character have an accessory/carry items, such as a bandana? Yep! Characters can wear items and carry them around without needing to purchase something from the Shop.
Can my character speak to ghosts? Vestige's sole supernatural elements are the ghosts of Roanoke Ridge, Bluewater Marsh, and the battlegrounds and graves throughout (along with the fabled zombie-like Night Dogs). All characters can spot the ghosts, but only characters with the Otherworldly Connections item can communicate with them, perform seances, etc.
Can I play a character based off someone from a film, show, game, book, etc.? Sure thing! You're more than free to create any character you want as long as they are appropriate. The sky's the limit!
Can I play a human/other species as an NPC? Anything that isn't your character or another person's character may be played as an NPC. However, you are not allowed to roleplay as anything other than a wolf, dog, coyote, or fox in a non-NPC fashion. This RP is strictly canine-only.
Can my character have a pet? Yes! Familiars/"pets" can be bought in the Shop and must be smaller than your character; they also cannot speak with characters and can't be used in combat.
Can I have a litter with someone/adopt other characters/etc.? Absolutely! You can adopt out litters, relatives, etc. in the Adoption Center. If you're interested in having a hybrid litter, please learn more about what is permitted HERE.
When is a character considered an adult, juvenile, elder, etc.? A character is considered a pup for about 6-8 IC months (depending on species). Juveniles/adolescents range between 6 months-2 years, when they reach adulthood. Elders are generally about at least 10 years old (again, varies by species and breed).
DOLLARS AND ITEMS. What are Dollars and what can I use them for? Dollars are our site's virtual currency system - earn them by posting! You gain 10 Dollars for creating a thread and 5 Dollars for replying to a thread. In addition, you can also advertise Vestige on other sites for 25 Dollars per advertisement, as well as earning Dollars through giveaways, contests, etc. Art, BBCode template requests, etc. can also be sold for Dollars if one desires. It is also possible to donate Dollars and items to other players. Dollars are spent in the Shop on Pack Tokens as well as things for your character, such as unrealistic features, another species, hybrids, etc.
How can I earn Dollars with the Rewards Program? The Rewards Program allows users to earn Dollars and even different roles of honor through the completion of several achievements and milestones related to characters, posts, and OOC activities. These achievements can range from creating your first Vestige character to writing posts of a certain word count to winning an Of The Month title. Collect achievements for entire categories to earn special Honors roles with huge Dollar payouts!
If I buy an item, can I use it across all of my accounts? When you buy an item, it MUST be on the account of the character it is for. If you would like another character to have the same species/ability/etc. you must buy it again in the Shop for their account.
How can I view or refund my items? Your items can be found in the Summary page of your profile under INVENTORY. You can click on an item to view more information and refund it at a 50% return rate.
How do I donate Dollars or trade/send gifts to someone? Go onto the person's profile and at the top there will be a SEND DONATION link that will allow you to send Dollars to them. Underneath their inventory is a TRADE/SEND GIFT link. Your items are displayed on the right, and the other person's on the left, and you can click on the items to put into the trade before sending a trade request (only select your own items if you would like to send them as a gift). The other person must accept the donation/gift/trade request before it is processed.
How do I view my trade/donation requests? On the bottom left of your screen is a small bar with 3 icons - they allow you to receive Dollar donations, access the Shop, and view item trades, in that order.
PACKS. How do I join a pack? It depends on the pack! Packs are user-created and user-managed, and so the guidelines for joining them vary from group to group. Many are auto-accept, but some may be closed off to newcomers, and others may make your character pass a test/trial. It's all up to the pack leader!
Can I join a pack if my character is a different species? Yes, but it also depends on the pack. Some leaders may choose to only accept wolves, only coyotes, etc., and others may choose to accept everyone.
How do I create a pack/claim territory? Users create all of the packs in Vestige, but there are some requirements before a pack can be officially formed. You can find out more about creating packs, taking over territory, and staff-permitted takeovers HERE.
SITE FUNCTIONS. Do I have to label my threads? We prefer that members use labels when creating threads, especially in roleplay boards. You can add and remove labels by editing/creating a thread and clicking the white gear icon to the right of the Subject line, then hovering over LABELS and clicking the desired label. If there is no Labels tab, you're likely in a board that does not require labels. You can click on a label in a board to see only threads with that label - helpful for if you're only looking for thread trackers, threads involving specific packs, loners, etc. Note: If a thread you're posting in a board doesn't apply to a certain label, you do not have to use a label (better to ask staff beforehand!).
How do I edit my mini-profile? The mini-profile has various values that can be edited in DASHBOARD >> EDIT PROFILE >> PERSONAL. You can also change your display name, status, signature, etc. here. Mini Profile Background: a URL to an image that is 250x250. Anything larger might not look right. Bio: a URL to the bio of a character. Tracker: a URL to the thread tracker of a character. Player: a URL to your OOC account. Gender: the gender of your character. Age: the age of your character (specify if in months/years). Pack: your character's pack. Choose OOC if it's for an OOC account.
Can I use custom templates for thread trackers, adoption templates, RP posts, etc.? Of course! We only ask that your character bio uses our set application template - everything else can be up to you! If you ever need help on coding templates or want to discuss BBCode/code in general, feel free to stop by our Coding Center.
Burn (guest): Hello, just thought I'd say that this is a really awesome idea for a roleplay! Wolves and westerns are two of my favorite things; I'll definitely be stalking this! Best of luck with your roleplay ^^
Aug 12, 2021 14:06:24 GMT -5
psy: Thanks Burn! Feel free to hop in our Discord if you're interested in keeping up or if you have any questions ^^
Aug 12, 2021 18:02:29 GMT -5
Sacred Hearth: so i can't seem to post in affiliates as a guest. I already added your button to our website (sacredhearth.proboards.com) Was trying to get you guys to do the same
Aug 16, 2021 18:01:31 GMT -5
