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what... what is this?

this is a lovely guide written by yours truely, eagleh, about crashers. there are things on how to identify a crasher, why they crash, how to avoid crashers, what a crasher isn't, and some roleplaying terminology.
the term 'crasher' is used so widely, i thought we could all use a 'crash course' (pun intended) on what it really means.

what is crashing?

crashing is when someone goes to a board with the intention of wrecking a roleplay. it is not someone who goes to the board to offer advice or a comment. crashers usually ask to join a roleplay before creating a perfect character who goes into the roleplay and kills everyone. if they don't kill everyone, they probably disrupt the roleplay and mess with the plot.

example:

John got into his Porsche. He looked around before seeing a highschool. Driving right up to it, he ran everyone over. They all died.
THE END

note; not all crashers attempt to crash the board by killing other characters in the roleplayer. crashers such as kirbies delight in simply spamming up the board with nonsense. but don't mistake a simple chat for a flood or nonsense.

so a crasher is... some one who crashes?

well, yeah. that's exactly it. i'm gonna put a witty illustration here soon.

types of crashers.

there are many different types of crashers. some do it for fun. others do it to prove a point. some are simply retaliating.
now, let us look at the different types of 'crashers'.

type A) these crashers will crash your boards for no other reason than you're illiterate or semi-lit. they do it for fun or to show you you need to work on your literacy level.

type B) these are not always considered crashers. these are basically groups or people that point out things or try to help you. they only crash because you're mean and rude to them. however, type b crashers are usually good-natured.

type C) these crashers will crash your board for no good reason. it doesn't matter how literate you are, your board is still a target.

type D) kirbies. a group of self-proclaimed rule-upholders that are dedicated to eradicating rxmance in the boards and getting rid of despies. years ago, their target used to be highschool boards. i've heard rumours they're returned. EDIT: kirbies are confirmed to be an active force on the boards (:

type E) flamers. these people not only maliciously crash your boards, but they insult you, and call you names, and annoy you to death. so they 'flame' you. as in, a bitter and heated arguement.

avoiding crashers.

there is one main way to avoid crashers. the first is:
BE LITERATE. that is simple and easy to do once you put in the effort of caring. try it out (: but my guide isn't for that.

don't have mary sue characters. these are characters that are perfect, beautiful, amazing and have no flaws whatsoever. those simply attract crashers.

in your rules, whatever you do, do not post 'ignore kirbies' or 'ignore ligh' or anything like that. they just come. in force.

now realize deep down inside that crashers are actually very nice people, except for type c crashers. generally, those ones are mean. beware.

have realistic names, especially on a warrior's board. names like 'shadowtangle' or 'glassrose' simply do not work. see ten's naming guide for good information.

do not have the above cat.
i repeat, do not.

what isn't a crasher.

someone who comes on your board and is like 'it's ooc, not occ' is not a crasher. if you're a newb or a n00b, please respond to constructive critiscm. there is a difference between 'haha, illiterates x)' and 'my advice would be to make things longer here or more detail there'. help can be helpful.

THEM. ah, THEM. THEM are amazing. i'm not just saying that because i'm a part of THEM. they honestly are. only a few THEM members actually resort to crashing your boards by using a mary sue character. they hang around, offer name suggestions, and only argue when you argue with them. they are questionnaires. yes, i know, some THEM members crash, but it isn't the principle of the group.

how to crash.

yes, well, anti-crasherness aside, there will come a time in life when you will obligated and justified to crash a board. here is how:

1) create a mary sure character. they have to be perfect. for the job, i suggest basing your mary sue off of certain models like edward cullen, nick jonas or miley cirus.

2) have them go into the roleplay. ask politely if you can join. once they've said yes (and even if they refuse) have your mary sue kill everyone.

3) once they keep trying to roleplay, vainly point out they're all dead. 'cause you killed them. if this roleplay does not have the rule 'no killing without permission', then you have a fair point. they're all dead.

4) of course, in warrior's roleplays, they'll all go to starclan. so you'll have to go to starclan, too. repeat step 2 and 3 until everyone leaves or you are satisfied.

what do i do if a crasher comes?

you haven't managed to avoid detection by being literate. you haven't managed to avoid detection by having original characters. or maybe you're just an average illiterate. who knows? here are some steps to successfully getting rid of crashers (who have points- the type C and E ones, well, you're done).

1) agree. always agree with everything they say. when they tell you it's 'ooc' not 'occ', agree. when they tell you 'cloverhoney' is a bad name, agree. chances are if you agree with what they say and fix the problems, they'll leave you alone.

2) ignore them. but don't post 'everyone ignore them'. that doesn't work. also, don't post in your rules for everyone to ignore them. everyone needs to know just to continue with the roleplay.

3) create a new board titled private+[texthere] or something literate looking. then neomail your roleplayers into going there.

4) create a hew board in fanclubs. but whatever you do, do not accidently email the crashers that information. it happens.

top 10 ways to attract crashers.

1) say 'occ' instead of ooc. this is sure to attract them 'occ' stands for otaku christmas carols.

2) post 'ignore this group' in your rules.
3) post 'ignore crashers' in your rules.
4) have a mary-sue preppy character who is blond and everyone loves her.
5) have a mary-sue scene character who is amazing and everyone loves them.
6) have your amazing mary-sue character date a mary-sue character of the total opposite social scene.

7) use as much chatspeak as possible. gt tht??? k!!1!
8) use as many neo smilies as possible :) :o :P :(
9) be really really rude and mean.
10) title your bored something really illiterate sounding.

faq 8D

what are your other accounts?

cap_wolfie is my main, niftydog62 is my lab, steel_raichu is a random one, _caffeinated is another and this one, eagleh_ is full of random stuff that i don't mind getting frozen.

Does Eagleh like tofu?

uhm, no. i don't XD tofu is gross and flavourless. i prefer soy products when i eat meat substitutes.

Who is THEM?

THEM is a group of warrior literates who provide naming help to warriors roleplayers. unfortunately many of the roleplayers take offence at our questioning and our offering of aid. even on naming rating boards, those who we give a bad rate too often complain and call us idiots or crasher. despite what some might say, THEM are not crashers.

badges o:

i haven't made any yet D:

affiliates.

Suggestions and Guidance on Naming Clan Cats