Dragons of Pern FAQ
Dragons of Pern - Frequantly Asked Questions
How do I Join
Contact Soo Novi, Ryu Darragh, Kath McGill or Buckaroo Mu or drop a notecard in the dropper at the spawning point of the Gianfar sim for entry into the group.
What's Pern all about?
The Dragonriders of Pern (r) books by Anne McCaffrey is a good place to start. Google Pern Dragon to find out more topical information, or come to the Gianfar sims in Second Life. You can also hang out at the Isle of Wyrms and ask around. Dragons of Pern members are quite friendly and willing to help.
What do i do once I am here?
Jump in and participate!
How do I find help?
Contact a Brown or Bronze Dragon, in that order. Brown Dragons are charged with helping new members of the Clan, or those interested in joining the clan.
Can I use non Isle of Wyrms dragon avs?
Originally the DoP required only Isle of Wyrms avatars for their dragons. Recent expansions and the wish to include more players has allowed the clan to open its membership to other creators. It is our opinion, however, that Daryth's avatars are still the most suited to Pern roleplay. Because we originally started using only the Isles dragons, we currently have more resources available to folks with those avatars for mods and such. But we no longer limit play to only Daryth's dragons. We just think it's a good idea and suggest it.
Why are there not craft and holder roles?
Originally there were not for many reasons, but with the increased resources we have now opened the role play to a full complement of dragons, weyrfolk, riders, holders, halls and crafters; as well as a plethora of the non-dragon beasts one might commonly find on Pern.
I want to help. What can I do?
"I don't know, is there anything you can do?" Contact a Bronze Dragon and let them know what skills you have, and they may have something that suits your talents!
What is Thread?
Thread is an omnivorous fungoid mass. It comes from the "Red Star", a rogue planet in an eccentric orbit around Pern's Sun. Every 200 years, these two planets come close enough for the thread spores to be drawn across the gulf of space and into Pern's atmosphere, where it burns off it's protective shell and falls in predictable patterns across the landscape for a period lasting 50 years. Left alone, Thread will burrow into the ground and eat anything it comes in contact with.
What are the Clan Roles?
Originally the roles were Queen Dragon, Bronze Dragon, Brown Dragon, Blue Dragon, Green Dragon, Dragon Rider, Wing Leader, Weyr Leader, and Weyrling.
Now that we are constructing six sims for expanded role play, the roles will be significantly expanded upon launch.
Why is it called a Clan?
It is called a clan due to the format of the Isle of Wyrms Role Play Clans.
What is a weyr?
A weyr (with a lower-case 'w') is a cavern which is used as a Dragon's nest. A Weyr (with a capital 'W') is a large structure - sometimes an extinct volcano, sometimes a carven cliff - used as the home base for a large group of Dragons. Weyrs will typically have hundreds of individual weyrs for the resident Dragons, as well as support spaces for the riders, meeting chambers, barracks, and of course, a Hatching Ground heated by geothermal energy where Gold Dragons go to lay and protect their eggs as they near hatching.
What is a hold?
A Hold is roughly equivalent to a city, or more specifically, the central fortress of a city. Holds are traditionally made from non-organic material - stone with metal shutters - to protect against threadfall. They serve as the seat of regional government, as well as shelter.
What do the colors of the dragons mean?
The Colors of dragons are their ranks. See the Roles section of the Wiki for further explanation. *Link to section*
How can I move up?
Everyone has a fair chance to move up in the ranks. Though the higher you go the harder it is to get to the next level.
Why don't we have all the members of Pern Society?
This is no longer relevant, as much has changed with the expansion of our facilities.
If I am a Dragon, how do I get a rider?
The easiest way is to get to know the membership and find out who you get along best with. Soon we will have flip titlers for use for those who are seeking a riding partner that will be freely given in the group only giver.
When our expanded facilities launch there will be gathers, searches and hatchings that are role played. Get involved with these activities. You never know who you might "impress."
If I am a rider or how do I get a dragon to ride?
You can find a dragon in the same way a dragon can find a rider, of course!
Can i use a Wyvern?
They are not a suitable choice in Pern. You may use the dragon if it's the only one you have, but you will probably feel out of place trying to role play a quadropedal Pernese dragon. You may not role play a wyvern as there were no wyverns on Pern.
Can I be a White Dragon?
No. Ruth was misborn. A freak of nature. Yes he was the underdog and saved the day.It is easy to fall in love with him and even want to be him in a RP situation. But white is not a natural color for the pernese dragons. As we are also long before Ruth ever exsisted :) (4th pass).
How do i become a dragon?
Dragon avatars are avaliable in the Cathedral on the Isle of Wyrms.
Can I be both a dragon *and* a rider?
Yes.
I dont know anything about Pern. Can i still join?
Yes, but you must be willing to learn and work and try and do some research to see and know about Pern before we get into deep play. We will NOT be awnsering questions during or before a thread fall cause you couldnt be bothered to be up to speed.
I know everything about Pern. Can i be a bronze?
No, Bronze Status is a combination of knowledge, experience, leadership ability, and raising above the others in the ranks.
How do I learn more about Pern?
Go to your local book store or online book shop and search for Dragon Riders of Pern. Read a few books and you will be in the groove in no time.
Why are Bronzes girls too?
We are an equal-opportunity Clan. If we restricted the genders to those described in the books (only Gold and Green are female, all others are male), we would immediate alienate half of our potential participants.
I cant see when im in mouselook! What do i do?
This means you probobly have something you need to change in your preferences menu. Go to Preferences and then Graphics and then make sure the Show Avatar in Mouselook box is unchecked. This will make your av invis to you when you are in mouselook. If you have it checked then you will see prims in mouselook.
Why is the Queen such a bitch?
You would be too, if you were preggers all the time.
