THE CLAN FAQ - FIRST POST MUST-READ

[Lioness]

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 Sir Awkin, Tiroth, 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. A moderator handing out the test could be in a specific clan, but that does not mean they'll place you there automatically.

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.

[Aeffles]

First post!

Indeed, feel free to PM any of the mods above, but PLEASE be patient, we have lives too and get caught up in things. Any questions, feel free to ask here in this thread!

[Twilight Wolf]

Hold on... Why is there a new clan FAQ thread?

[Aeffles]

Maybe if you read the last post in the other clan FAQ you'd have an idea. Plus, sometimes when the questions get repetitive, and there are more newbies, then we refresh it and start from the beginning again.

[LinebeckTheGood]

I think its time to get off my lazy bum and join a clan.
But I have a question to be answered first.
When we PM the person about getting the clan test, do we have to tell them a reason why we want to join one? Or can we just say: "Hello. Could I please have the clan test?"

[Lioness]

Either way works, as long as you're polite about it.

[Zien]

I think it was Sailure who said thats Clans were overrated. Do you agree?

[LinebeckTheGood]

Error 404!
The links that lead to the people we can PM about the clan test don't work.
(Not that I need them, I know how to PM. I just thought I'd tell you that.)

[Tiroth]

They work fine for me.

[LinebeckTheGood]

Oh, yes they are working for me now also. They must have stopped working when the changes were happening.

[Panique]

Originally Posted by Zelda Ninja

I think it was Sailure who said thats Clans were overrated. Do you agree?

No. The clans are ****ing awesome. :3

[Ranil]

Pani's post seconded. I don't know why anyone would say the clans were overrated. :/

[Panique]

Probably because clans are leik so conformist, lulz lulz.

[Sage of Earth]

It's more like the clans are like, totally mainstream. Too many people in them.

[Aeffles]

Originally Posted by Sage of Earth

It's more like the clans are like, totally mainstream. Too many people in them.

And yet you still want to join one?

[Sage of Earth]

Originally Posted by Aeffles

And yet you still want to join one?

Was my post too subtle for ya? What I meant was "LOL THIS IS SO MAINSTREAM "

[crimson nesnah]

I think that theclans are an awesome idea and whoever thought of it is a genius!

[MDS13]

Awkin, are you here? Not to sound rude, but have you read my PM yet? I have waited a while and really want to take the clan test.

[efo]

i did the test a month ago!
its the best feeling knowing that you have accomplished something and your waiting impatiently.

[Saber]

It is possible that your test was burried under some other PMs and that the mods never saw them.

If you have waited more than a week with no response politely PM the mod who gave you the test and remind them of when you sent your answers and that you haven't gotten any reply back.

[Tiroth]

*minor announcment*

I apologise to anyone who has asked me for the Clan Test recently, and I'm really sorry to anyone that actually took the Test but haven't had their results back yet. It's exam season right now.

If there is anyone who took the Test and isn't in a Clan yet, re-send your answers and I'll deal with it immediately. Anyone else, just give me a week and start asking again - my last exam is next Friday.