FAQ

How long does the event go for?
Three weeks. Nominations for the Games close on May 15, 2021, at some point in the late evening EST. Threads can be completed before the end of the event, or up to one week after.

Can we have characters participate in all three events?
Of course! The more the merrier.

Do we have to finish a thread in one event before we can start one with the same character in the next event?
Nope, feel free to start threads every which way. If you'd like to do them in order, you can do that, too.

Is there a minimum word or thread count?
No, but please remember this is a limited time event when considering word count.

How do we title our event threads?
Add [EVENT] to the end of your thread title or as a subtitle.



What's the difference between nominating and participating in the Games?
Nominating: signing up a character for the chance to win in a Game.
Participating: posting and threading.

Can I nominate characters for the Games but not thread them?
A member must have at least 5 posts in the Games board, by any character or combination of characters, to be allowed to nominate.
A member who fulfills this requirement can nominate characters in as many Games as they like. A member who has not fulfilled this requirement by close of event will have all nominated characters automatically disqualified.

I want to nominate characters for all the Games, do I have to thread all of them?
No, you just need a minimum of 5 posts total in the Games board to be allowed to have any number of nominations.

Does a character need to be nominated to participate?
No, any and all characters can participate (RP in threads). Nominating is not mandatory to participate in the Games.

I only have one character, can I nominate them for all the Games?
Yes.

Can I nominate Character1 for three Games and Character2 for the other three Games?
The same character can be entered to win in multiple Games, as long as that member only signs up one character per Game.

Who decides who will win the Games?
The Praetors Winners will be chosen from the nominations, decided by dice roll.

When will the winners be chosen?
Nominations close May 15, 2021 in the evening EST. Winners will be drawn at this time.



Can I thread my character/s participating in the Games with other people?
Yes.

Can I thread my character/s participating in the Games with characters who aren't nominated?
Yes.

Can I thread winning a round in a Game?
The Games will be a tier system IC, so yes you can thread winning against another character. This does not count as, or towards, actually winning the Game. (We recommend using a dice or coin generator to decide who wins in a thread.)

Can I NPC other participants in a thread?
Within reason.

Are demigods allowed to use godly powers and divine gifts in the Games?
Demigods are not allowed to use gifts to get them a leg up, or powers to sabotage others, in five of the Games. For example, a son of Poseidon cannot waterbend to knock out their opponent in a foot race, and an Apollo kid can't use a divine bow that never misses a shot in archery.
Sole exception: Chariot racing. Everyone can go wild. The only thing not allowed in chariot racing is magical equines; normal horses only.

Can children of Mercury / Hermes use superspeed in the foot race?
Children of Mercury / Hermes (and any other parentage with this power) are allowed to use superspeed in the foot race as this is not sabotaging other participants - that's a hint if your character doesn't have this ;]

What sort of weapons are allowed in one-on-one combat?
Standard Camp Jupiter-issued weapons only.

What sort of powers are allowed in hand-to-hand combat?
Nothing that sabotages their opponent, ie umbrakinesis or pyrokinesis.