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Activity Check
Activity check
Activity check in Well occurs every three months, at the beginning of the last month of each cycle (X.3) in: January, April, July, and October.
The reason for this? No one likes AC. No one wants to do AC. The mods don't want to check proofs. We're only implementing AC so that everyone in the game is active. We ask that you reassess your place in the game if you aren't regularly able to meet the AC requirements of the game.
To get started, create a blank top-level comment for your character with your character's name and canon in the subject line. Post your AC under your character's comment with the month in the subject line using the form and instructions at the bottom of this page.
ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS
Standard AC & Joining in X.1
If you join in the first month of a cycle (X.1: February, May, August, November), or you've already been here for a cycle or more, you need to submit:
- One top-level comment or log, AND
- 25+ comments from your character across threads with at least two characters
- 50+ comments from your character across threads with at least three characters
Joining in X.2
If you joined in X.2 of a cycle (X.2: March, June, September, December), you have a free AC round. Please check in for AC.
What kinds of threads can I use for AC?
You can use log, mini-event, TDM, bulletin board, or walkie-talkie threads for AC. However, bulletin board and walkie-talkie threads don't count as top levels, and can only account for half of your total AC. Logs, TDMs, and mini-event top levels can count as top levels.
For a top level to count for AC, it must be open to anyone, have at least two prompts (offers/hooks), and you must have responded at least twice to the majority of tag-ins your top level received.
Open top levels do not count in comment counts (ie. a TL with a 2 comment thread from you does not count; a TL with 7 comments from you counts as 7 comments, not 8). Closed prompts can count for comments, but not for the top level requirement.
Use threads from the last three months. If we're in 3.3, you can use threads from 3.2, 3.1, and 2.3.
How long do threads have to be to be used for AC?
Threads must have at least three comments from you to be used as proofs.
Can I take a strike?
No, you can't take a strike. Due to the three month cycles, strikes aren't a option we offer.
If you believe you can't make AC, you can take a retroactive hiatus for up to two months of the AC period and must make the level of AC in accordance with your hiatuses (see the next FAQ answer). If you can't make the lowered level of AC, you will be swept from the game.
What if I'm on hiatus?
If you hiatus during a cycle:If you're unavailable to post your AC, let us know in your hiatus comment. You can use a hiatus for up to two months total in two subsequent cycles (2 months out of each 6 months. The months of hiatus don't have to be subsequent. No more than 2 cycles in a row).
- One month hiatus, your new requirement is: a top level and 15 comments, OR 35 comments
- Two months hiatus, your new requirement is: a top level and 10 comments, OR 20 comments
You must post your hiatus for a cycle before the end of the AC period for it to be used in the AC period (ie. before the 5th of the AC month).
If there are extenuating circumstances, let the mods know.
How do I submit my AC?
To submit AC, respond to your top-level comment for your character and title your comment with the month of AC. Link your threads or top-level comment/log. When submitting a thread, fill out the name of the character the thread is with. Fill out the questions at the bottom of the form.
Use this form to submit AC:
Use this form to check in:
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