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  1. ANNOUNCEMENTS & NEWS

    1. ANNOUNCEMENTS

      Newsletters, updates and community gossip.
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      Latest: Gender Selection in preferences Adaon ril'Morgerard, Aug 23, 2017
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    2. EVENTS

      Special events, contests, and Staff-sponsored chat RPs.
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      Latest: MISC #7 Voting Thread: Fanfic dark, Sep 25, 2017 at 12:41 PM
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  2. SITE ORIENTATION

    Introduce yourself, meet the Staff, test yo code shit and get help.

    1. HELP DESK

      Ask a question, share your ideas/projects, or give suggestions for improving our community.
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      Latest: BUG REPORTS THREAD: XF 1.5.13 Elle Joyner, Sep 25, 2017 at 7:28 PM
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    2. NEW ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES

      Introduce yourself to the community, greet new members, or say goodbye.
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      Latest: Saying Hello! Dark and Light, Sep 25, 2017 at 5:18 AM
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    3. THE TEST CHAMBERS

      Test your bbcodes, test your volunteers, test yo' babies.
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      Latest: BB Codes Tests [dont post] Vio, Sep 25, 2017 at 6:15 PM
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    4. IWAKU STAFF

      Meet the administration and official Staff of Iwaku.
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  3. ROLEPLAY CONNECTIONS

    Discuss roleplays, advertise, and hunt for partners or players.

    1. GROUP BRAINSTORMING & RP SEARCH

      Check for interest, collaborate on plots, and seek existing group RPs.
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      Latest: { ARGENT } - [Dark Fantasy/Exploration/Survival] DinoFeather, Sep 25, 2017 at 8:19 PM
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    2. GROUP ADVERTISEMENTS

      Advertise your roleplays. This section is NOT for partner requests.
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      1. OFF-SITE ADS

      Latest: Enclosed Oskar, Sep 25, 2017 at 9:07 AM
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    3. GROUP RP PLOT INFO & SIGNUPS

      Information threads for group roleplays.
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      Latest: A Stand Apart: Signup | OOC Mglo, Sep 25, 2017 at 9:06 PM
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    4. PARTNER CONNECTIONS

      Seek one-on-one partners for roleplays without Star content.
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      Latest: Star Trek: Discovery - the Shenzou Prequel (spoilers within) Vigilante, Sep 25, 2017 at 7:32 AM
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  4. ROLEPLAYING

    Roleplaying.

    1. GROUP RP IN CHARACTER

      In character threads for group roleplays.
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      Latest: Strangers: Onward into the Unknown Dunruffle, Sep 25, 2017 at 8:25 PM
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    2. ONE ON ONES IN CHARACTER

      In character threads for one on one roleplays.
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      Latest: Wintersmith Elle Joyner, Sep 25, 2017 at 9:10 PM
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  5. ROLEPLAY REALMS

    1. THE ASCENDER CHRONICLES

      A world of magic struggles against the darkness as it threatens to consume all life.
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      1. OUT OF CHARACTER

      2. ENCYCLOPEDIA

      Latest: One In The Hand Doctor Jax, Sep 22, 2017 at 6:54 PM
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    2. ILIUM

      After 300 years, Sunne has risen from the ashes of the Cataclysm. Now the weapons of the Old Gods will rule the fate of the Three Nations.
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      1. ILIUM OOC

      2. THE STORY SO FAR

      Latest: Out of Character Discussion Nue, Aug 31, 2017
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    3. THE MACHINE FALTERS

      The machine falters. The sleepers awake. As the final cycle begins, the Awakened will battle for the fate of humanity.
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      1. OUT OF CHARACTER

      2. ARCHIVES

      Latest: The Alabaster Canyon Shizuochan, May 6, 2017
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    4. MURDER: RAGNAROK AND BEYOND

      A fandom multiverse where death, deceit, and despair reign supreme. Beings from across dimensions band together to solve the mysteries of their reality.
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      1. OUT OF CHARACTER

      2. STORY ARCHIVES

      Latest: Murder XIX: Trouble in Paradise Yun Lee, Sep 25, 2017 at 8:26 PM
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    5. RONAAN'S REALM

      As the Age of RoNaan comes to an end, the Netherwell threatens to burst and expel the demonic forces it keeps locked away. The Heralds, like RoNaan, must unite the realm before enemies far greater than anything seen ravages the Three Known Lands.
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      1. DIRECTORY

      2. THE VAULT

      Latest: Roses and Stars Elle Joyner, Sep 15, 2017
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    6. WARFACT

      In the galaxy of the near future, empires will rise, space will be traveled, and war always looms over the horizon. Now, history will be rewritten, and new facts set into place. Because in the end, it is war that makes the facts.
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      1. OOC

      2. IMPERIAL ARCHIVES

      Latest: The Crew Nue, Sep 19, 2017 at 9:45 PM
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  6. COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

    Socialize, discuss, share, and meet kindred spirits.

    1. GENERAL CHATTING

      Entertainment, discussion and general chit-chat.
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      1. COUNSELING

      2. BORED GAMES

      Latest: Last One to Post Wins Volume 2 Kiilgore, Sep 25, 2017 at 9:11 PM
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    2. CHAT ROOMS

      Several chat rooms for real-time chatting with members.

    3. SHOWCASING

      Create a gallery of your work.
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      Latest: The Workshop RiverNotch, Sep 24, 2017 at 11:46 PM
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    4. CLANS

      Join groups of like-minded people in social Clans.

    5. CHARACTER PORTRAIT STUDIO

      A commissions area for requesting Character Portraits from talented Iwaku Artists.
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      Latest: Trinity's Commissions GlassTrinity, Sep 22, 2017 at 1:54 AM
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    6. MEDIA SHOPS & REQUESTS

      Open a graphics shop or make requests.
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      Latest: Character Sheet Templates? Illin, Sep 24, 2017 at 6:34 PM
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  7. CREATIVE CONTENT

    Help, discussion, and resources for RP and writing.

    1. DEVELOPING CHARACTERS

      Guides and resources for creating individual characters.
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      Latest: Character Origination Prompts: Week 2, Mutt The Mood is Write, Sep 24, 2017 at 2:46 PM
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    2. BUILDING WORLDS

      Creating settings, cultures, and details for your worlds.
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      Latest: How Much World is Enough? Villains, Sep 20, 2017 at 10:40 PM
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    3. REFINING WRITING

      Technical writing guides and help in developing your style.
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      Latest: Moody's Writing Resources The Mood is Write, Sep 16, 2017
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    4. ROLEPLAY SKILLBUILDING

      Getting the tools to improve your player and gamemaster skills.
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      Latest: R U Litrate? Why the Term "Literate Roleplayers" Isn't the Best Astaroth, Sep 25, 2017 at 1:04 AM
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    5. INSPIRING MUSES

      Get your creative juices flowing with resources and exercises.
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      Latest: What Do You See? 12 Greenie, Sep 25, 2017 at 4:44 PM
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    6. ROLEPLAY HELP

      Seek advice and input about the ins and outs of roleplaying.
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      Latest: At a crossroads Rebornfan120, Sep 14, 2017
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  8. ARCHIVES

    Tomes of old.

    1. THREAD ARCHIVES

      The archive of old topics.
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      Latest: Hollywood RP? No More Invites neptune, Sep 24, 2017 at 5:39 PM
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