The Clan FAQ - READ THE FIRST POST!

What is a clan?

In ZU, there are three clans: Din (Power), Farore (Courage) and Nayru (Wisdom). Each clan has their own clan forum. Posts doesn't count in a clan due to the nature of the threads in there.

Is it a good idea to join a clan?

I would say so. The clans are closed groups where the rules are slightly more lenient than outside the clan boards. There are also the clan games, where the three clans compete against each other. All in all, the clans are much fun.

Do I have to? I don’t wanna!

Then don’t do it . Clans are optional to join. It’s just a fun thing to do.

How do I join a clan?

First of all, you must’ve been a member at ZU for one month, and also have fifty(50) posts. This is to make sure you just don’t get into a clan and then go inactive. Second, you send a request by PM to either Awkin, Tiroth, Aex, Aeffles or DekuQueen. about taking the clan test. Once you’ve taken the test, you will be placed in one of the clans. Only send the request to one moderator at a time.

I want to be in the X Clan. Is there a specific moderator I should send the test to so I'm sure to get into the clan I want?

No, there is not. The names above are only coloured to show of that specific mod's clan alignment. It does not mean they automatically place you in their own clan.

I don’t know much about Zelda, can I still take the clan test?

Yes, the clan test has little to do about Zelda. There is one Zelda-related question, but even then you really don't have to know anything about Zelda to answer it. Improvise if stuck.

Can I fail the test?

Yes. If your clan test grader finds your answers a bit lacking, he/she will send you a second test to take for another try at clan membership. If the second test is still unsatisfactory, you must wait a month before requesting the test again.

What happens if I get an even score between two clans?

Then you'll first of all get the second test. If there's still not enough material to place you in a specific clan, you'll probably get the option to pick for yourself.

I’ve asked for the test/sent in my answers but haven’t received an answer! Why?

Most likely, the person you sent the request to hasn’t seen it yet. Have patience . If you don’t get an answer in a week, you can send a new PM asking why.

I’ve sent in my request for a test/answers, and now it's been weeks without a reply. The mod isn't answering to my PM's! Whatever shall I do?

First of all, send your answers to another moderator. Then, send a PM to the first moderator, telling them (politely!) that you grew tired of waiting and turned to someone else. Keep in mind that this is something done when you've waited for a long time, and not if it's only been a day since you sent in your answers the first time.

Alright, so I got the test, now what?

Now you answer the questions according to your own beliefs. Follow the directions given to you on the test, and answer the questions as openly and as truthfully as possible, so that the grader can get a good idea of where to place you.

Right, I've answered the questions. Now what?

Well, you send the questions to the person who gave you the test. Then you sit back and wait until you get a reply back with information on what clan you got into. By the same time, you'll gain your clan banner and access to your clan's secret forum.

I’m in a clan, but I can’t see the Clan Board!

Again, have patience. After your test got corrected and you got informed on your clan, the results were forwarded to a supermoderator or an admin who will put you in your clan. Sometimes you get there instantly, while at other times the S.mod/Admin have a life and can't put you in a clan right away. Patience is key. If you have been able to see the Clan Board, but now can't, contact an admin and ask for help.


I don't like this clan anymore, can I swap to another?

Before even considering a clan swap, we ask that you spend at least one month in your first clan. In general, clan swapping is frowned upon by the mods, and you need a very good reason for wanting to swap, and should it come to pass, you'll only be able to swap once. Think it through before you request to be moved, you will not get a second chance.


Fine, then I don't want to be in a clan at all!

It is possible to be removed from the clans all together, all you need to do is send a moderator a PM asking for it. However, it'd work just like if you swapped clans, and you would not be able to take the test to join another clan. It is not a loophole! Also, if you're tired of your clan, you could just stop visiting it, instead of asking for removal.


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Any other questions may be posted here as well.

Yay! New topic!

I got a question, but it doesn't affect me.

What happens if a mod doesn't answer the PM with your questions in a week and you have pm'd them about it? Let's say they haven't answered it again. COULD we possibly PM another mod about this, or should we continue to wait?

A good question, I think it should be added to the first post. *pats S_C on head*

If you've sent the answers to one mod, but fail to get an answer in quite some time, send the answers to another mod on the list. Make sure to send a PM to the first mod as well, explaining what you've done.

Originally Posted by Lioness

A good question, I think it should be added to the first post. *pats S_C on head*

If you've sent the answers to one mod, but fail to get an answer in quite some time, send the answers to another mod on the list. Make sure to send a PM to the first mod as well, explaining what you've done.

I seen most of these problems in the last Clans FAQ. Most of the mods wouldn't reply back so members didn't know what to do. I told them just to PM another mod that's on more often. *cough*SD*cough*

Originally Posted by Shrukan_Caelestis

I seen most of these problems in the last Clans FAQ. Most of the mods wouldn't reply back so members didn't know what to do. I told them just to PM another mod that's on more often. *cough*SD*cough*

That's because you regular Clanners usually get to it before us mods can. Once the question has already been answered, there's no point in doing it again.

And we have a new Clan FAQ. Nice. How long did the old one last?

Originally Posted by Tiroth

And we have a new Clan FAQ. Nice. How long did the old one last?

Two years, minus a few months. Should've been replaced long ago.

Is this true:

You leave a clan then you have to wait three months until I get to take another test?

Originally Posted by Lioness

I don't like this clan anymore, can I swap to another?

Before even considering a clan swap, we ask that you spend at least one month in your first clan. In general, clan swapping is frowned upon by the mods, and you need a very good reason for wanting to swap, and should it come to pass, you'll only be able to swap once. Think it through before you request to be moved, you will not get a second chance.


Fine, then I don't want to be in a clan at all!

It is possible to be removed from the clans all together, all you need to do is send a moderator a PM asking for it. However, it'd work just like if you swapped clans, and you would not be able to take the test to join another clan. It is not a loophole! Also, if you're tired of your clan, you could just stop visiting it, instead of asking for removal.

Josh, you've already contacted several mods on this matter. Stop it. Nagging the staff won't give you the test.

Originally Posted by Josh

Well maybe I would if the mods would inform me not to ask for a test.

Originally Posted by Tiroth

WE DID. .

Originally Posted by Josh

YES AFTER TEN TIMES I ASKED.

Originally Posted by Lioness

Josh, you've already contacted several mods on this matter. Stop it. Nagging the staff won't give you the test.

Mods also have the power to not give the clan test or perform name changes for members at their discretion.
Pissing them off won't make things any faster.
Mods are humans, not your slavebots - don't treat them as such.

But none of that matters, since, if you look at the FAQ;

It is possible to be removed from the clans all together, all you need to do is send a moderator a PM asking for it. However, it'd work just like if you swapped clans, and you would not be able to take the test to join another clan. It is not a loophole! Also, if you're tired of your clan, you could just stop visiting it, instead of asking for removal.

Looks like you won't be allowed to have the clan test after all, seeing as you wanted a removal.

In that quote it says if you have swapped a clan, I left a clan, is that the same? I know mods are humans I just don't understand when their online they hardly ever PM me back.

Originally Posted by Clan Swap.

Before even considering a clan swap, we ask that you spend at least one month in your first clan. In general, clan swapping is frowned upon by the mods, and you need a very good reason for wanting to swap, and should it come to pass, you'll only be able to swap once. Think it through before you request to be moved, you will not get a second chance.

Originally Posted by Clan removal.

It is possible to be removed from the clans all together, all you need to do is send a moderator a PM asking for it. However, it'd work just like if you swapped clans, and you would not be able to take the test to join another clan. It is not a loophole! Also, if you're tired of your clan, you could just stop visiting it, instead of asking for removal.

That should make it much clearer - you can swap a clan, but never be allowed to swap again.
Similarly, once you are removed from a clan, you can not enter another one again. The "you would not be able to take the test to join another clan" part makes that very clear.
As for the PMs, you try dealing with best part of 50 PMs a day. SOmethings get dealt with quicker than others.
Patience is a virtue.

Is there any particular reason for not being allowed back into a clan?

Well, if we let people leave their clan, only to retake the test and end up in another clan, it'd be just like swapping clans, wouldn't it? And people would use it as a loophole. "I don't like this clan any more, I'm dropping out!" <One month passes> "I want to be in a clan, can I have the clan test, plz?" Repeat until your eyes fall out.