<div align="center"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 16pt;">Welcome to the OOC Thread for Madame’s Carnival!</span></span></div><br/><div align="center"><strong>~UPDATES/ANNOUNCEMENTS~</strong><br/><em>Will post to the Group Games request thread soon to look for more Staff &amp; visitors/residents. (updated 3.25.12)</em><br/>The Freak Show/Emporium Extrinsica is <span class="bbc_u"><strong>CLOSED</strong></span> unless/until VonCrown returns.<br/><em>See info under "<strong>Character Guidelines</strong>" below if you are interested in joining the Carnival.</em></div><br/><div align="center"><strong>~STAFF~</strong><br/><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td>Madame Saru (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=54196.msg2505793#msg2505793) &amp; Persephone (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=54196.msg3357658#msg3357658)</td><td> ~ Kit (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=9873)</td></tr><tr><td>Khross (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=54196.msg2518538#msg2518538)</td><td> ~ NotoriusBEN (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=9931)</td></tr><tr><td>Mordred Von Crown &amp; Merecia (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=54196.msg2511064#msg2511064)</td><td> ~ VonCrown (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=10376) (on hiatus until further notice)</td></tr><tr><td>Ophelia (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=54196.msg2512777#msg2512777)</td><td> ~ Opheliac (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=10581) (on hiatus until further notice)</td></tr></tbody></table></div><br/><div align="center"><strong>~THREADS~</strong><br/><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td>Profiles (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=54196.0)</td><td>UNLOCKED</td></tr><tr><td>The Fairway (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=54319.0)</td><td>FFA</td></tr><tr><td>Funhouse* (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=54320.0)</td><td>OPEN</td></tr><tr><td>Tunnel of Love* (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=54322.0)</td><td>OPEN</td></tr><tr><td>Hall of Mirrors* (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=54323.0)</td><td>OPEN</td></tr><tr><td>Haunted Dungeon* (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=54326.0)</td><td>OPEN</td></tr><tr><td>Freak Show &amp; Emporium Extrinsica* (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=63678.0)</td><td>CLOSED</td></tr><tr><td>La Grande Roue (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=54329.0)</td><td>FFA</td></tr><tr><td>Madame’s Parlour (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=54330.0)</td><td>FFA</td></tr><tr><td>The Onsen (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=78419.0)</td><td>FFA</td></tr></tbody></table></div><br/><div align="center">Once all the threads are created, their status will either read:<br/><strong>OPEN</strong>: (the attraction is available, PM me if you or your party wish to enter)<br/><strong>CLOSED</strong>: (unavailable for use until further notice)<br/><strong>OCCUPIED</strong>: (someone is currently visiting that attraction, please wait your turn)<br/><strong>FFA</strong>: (“Free For All” – anyone can enter and wander about as they wish, at any time)<br/><strong>UNLOCKED</strong>: (this will apply only to the Profile thread, I don't foresee locking it, but you never know)</div><br/><div align="center"><strong>~ATTRACTION DESCRIPTIONS~</strong></div><br/><strong>The Funhouse*</strong>(http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=54320.0) – Shaky floors and spinning doors aside, it is whispered that the fun house is actually haunted. And while Madame will neither confirm nor deny this, she will insist you proceed with caution. Also, while it is thought to be a slightly insane or even sadistic obstacle course, Madame likes to view it as a place where people can briefly experience a world unlike anything they’ve ever seen…or felt…or…well, let’s just say you may enter innocent, and exit changed for life.<br/><br/><strong>The Tunnel of Love*</strong>(http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=54322.0) – Childish snickering aside, this area is meant for lovers, or those seeking love. Please be sure to enter the ride carefully! If you are with someone, hold their hand, as the partner you end up with may not always be whom you expect. Also, if the ride suddenly stops, please be patient…we are working out some kinks, so why not take advantage of the dark & let yourself be guided by the intended purpose of this ride…Do NOT exit the ride before you reach the end! We are serious on that point...<br/><br/><strong>The Hall of Mirrors*</strong>(http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=54323.0) – It is always fun to see a different side of yourself, is it not? Some make you short, some make you fat, some make you ridiculously tall! The Hall of Mirrors is sometimes the silliest attraction at Madame’s Carnival. However, do be careful in here as well, as what you see is not always what you get!<br/><br/><strong>The Haunted Dungeon*</strong>(http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=54326.0) – Madame is sure you have seen a haunted house or two. She’s even heard of haunted mansions, but when was the last time you have seen a haunted dungeon? Exactly. Which is why Madame installed this, her piece de resistance! With authentic 15th century Spanish Inquisition devices installed, and her STAFF available to rattle yo…um…some chains for effect, Madame is sure the Haunted Dungeon will turn your hair white with fright.<br/><br/><strong>Freak Show &amp; Emporium Extrinsica*</strong>(http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=63678.0) – Madame would like to offer you an impressive menagerie of oddities of all sorts. Our Freak Show is a great place to see something strange, not to mention the persistent rumors that the place operates as a very selective brothel of sorts for the more attractive members of the show. Though, repeat visitors often wonder how they keep managing to get so many new additions...Jutting out from the main freak show building is the Emporium Extrinsica, a small, cluttered shop filled with an extensive array of strange baubles and garments. While most of the small charms are largely innocuous, the shopkeep has a tendency to offer rarer still wares to those he takes a shine to, objects some say have the power to change one's life forever...<br/><br/><strong>Madame’s Parlour</strong>(http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=54330.0) – Please feel free to join Madame here for a drink or two, on the house, of course. If you are lucky, she may even read your cards for you.<br/><br/><strong>La Grande Roue (Ferris Wheel)</strong>(http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=54329.0) – A nice area to relax and take in the charming view of the city…you may occasionally find Madame here, as she enjoys heights, plus this is how she surveys the Carnival & keeps an eye on her Staff…This attraction is completely safe, you may ride it as often as you wish without worry.<br/><br/><strong>The Fairway</strong>(http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=54319.0) - There are also smaller rides and even a few penny arcades where you can win small prizes for yourself, friends, or your love. All of which are safe…<br/><br/><strong>The Onsen</strong>(http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=78419.0) - A place for Staff to go to relax. Visitors of Madame's Carnival may not enter without an invitation from a Staff member.<strong>*Special note</strong>: The Onsen is in "a pocket out of time" - meaning, even if your character is currently in a game elsewhere within the Carnival, they may still play in the Onsen at the same time, because who is to say what "time" it is in the Onsen? ;)<br/><br/><div align="center"><strong>~CHARACTER GUIDELINES~</strong></div><br/><strong>STAFF</strong>: You may create any kind of character you like. If you wish to have more than one character available as staff, just submit an additional chara-sheet. I am willing to give you a lot of leeway with your characters and what they can do. They can be anything from human to anthro to supernatural. All up to you. Please try to be detailed as far as your abilities go. This will help in the proper pairing of victim/tormentor.<br/><br/><strong>VISITORS</strong>: I don’t have a lot of rules for you either, actually. Again, your character may be human, anthro, or supernatural. However, I would like to caution you that you are here to be played with. ;) It is not your job to torment the tormentors (unless that is agreed upon between you, then by all means). You may have “abilities” if you wish, and carry “useful items.” But, please (and no offense to anyone that plays them), I do not want this turning into a system type game. Those who play ‘em know exactly what I mean ;)<br/><br/><strong>IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING</strong>: There is a list in the Profiles thread (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=54196.0) of the information requested for the creation of your character. Please fill it in and post it here or PM it to me. Once approved, it may be posted to the Profiles thread. At which point, you<strong>MUST </strong>make at least one post in The Fairway thread before proceeding to any of the other attractions.<br/><br/><div align="center"><strong>~GAMEPLAY GUIDELINES~</strong></div><br/>*The Funhouse, Hall of Mirrors, Haunted Dungeon, Freak Show & Tunnel of Love are where you may encounter some of Madame’s staff. They will note that they are part of her staff in their postings. Ex: [Staff – On Duty]<br/><br/>By entering any of these areas you are agreeing that anything may occur. No godmodding is allowed by the staff. They are given autonomy with their roles here, but they cannot say whether their actions affected you or not. If anyone does this, please report it to me immediately. It is especially important, considering the area we are posting in, that you are happy and comfortable with your game!<br/><br/>Once you PM me with your request to enter an area, I will assign you a tormentor based on your preferences/profile or O/Os. If you wish to request a specific tormentor, let me know. Either way, I will confirm with the staff member that they are available and interested beforehand. From there, I suggest you discuss your game here or via PM/IM to ensure a good game for all parties.<br/><br/>Attractions such as the Tunnel of Love will require two (2) interested parties, minimum, four (4) maximum. All other attractions may be visited either individually, or as a small group, maximum four (4) people. For larger parties (more than two (2) people), two (2) staff members may be assigned.<br/><br/>As the visitor, you have final say over your game. If it moves in a direction you do not like, and you cannot resolve it with staff, then feel free to use your “get out of here free” card. You may indicate you have exited the attraction at any point in your game, thereby ending it completely. Though, if you are unsatisfied with your experience, please let me know. I want to make sure everyone has a good time. (Can’t stress that enough, really.)<br/><br/>Also, if one of the parties stops posting without explanation (whether staff or visitor), and no one posts in seven (7) days, I will end the game so that others may enjoy the attraction as well. I’d like to see gameplay move at a decent pace. You don’t have to post every day, but please be considerate of your writing partner and let them know if you can’t get to your post. If it is a staff member that goes AWOL, and you’d like to pick it up with another member of staff, so long as everyone agrees on it, that’s fine with me.<br/><br/>What else? Oh, please remember that there are no attendants throughout the Carnival. So, once you have entered the Fairway, you are free to eat, play, drink, etc. and not have to worry about tickets, payments, etc. If you are at the penny arcades, for example, you can play any game you like, and you may even indicate whether or not you have won (and what you’ve won). Madame’s OTHER staff are ghostly and will wait on you hand and foot if you so desire. Let me know if you need further clarification on this point.<br/><br/><strong>Finally (for now), please let me know if you have any questions about the game. I’m just about always around and am more than willing to answer whatever questions or concerns you may have. </strong><br/><br/>Now, while you wait for all  of the threads to open and profiles to go up, feel free to hang around in here and get to know each other. This would be a great time to discuss possible group ventures and such!<br/><br/>Thank you ~ Madame Saru (aka Kit)<br/><br/><strong><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: verdana;">Thanks to Azrael (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=9186), who unknowingly sparked this idea for the Parlour (which led to the Carnival) in Madame’s head during a discussion about fortune cookies. *smiles*<br/>Thanks also to VonCrown (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=10376) for some brilliant ideas regarding the Carnival -again, great minds think alike! Madame is greatly appreciative *winks*.</span></strong>