By Tooth And Claw Dragons

for the newbies!

New to BTACD? Don't know what to do or where to start? Well, new soul, you're in luck! That is why the BTACD Mentoring Project was created.

the mentor project

BTACD sports a mentoring program that allows older members designated as mentors to offer assistance to newer members who haven't been here long. After you create an account, and post an introduction, you are free to begin and ask our mentors to guide you in your next step! This will be creating your first character, and thus gaining full newbie status after that character is approved.

What does a mentor do, you ask? Mentors are guides to all things BTACD! They will help answer any questions you may have, guide you through the lore, find you writing partners, and be an all-around helper as you embark on this wondrous journey.

Don't forget to join the Discord for the fastest and easiest way to keep in touch with our mentors!



If you're a Newbie

And here we go! You've now joined BTACD and are now wondering what to do. While the newbie guide does a pretty good job of explaining things, here's a run-down and a little bit more on our mentoring project!

AS A NEWBIE -

- You must be a member who has been in BTACD less than 3 months and/or otherwise have not been promoted to normal member status.

- Once you create your account, post a welcome message on the forum introduction board. Come say hi!

- Ask any questions you like! If you are daunted by anything, don't be afraid to let someone know. If there aren't any mentors online and you have a question, don't be afraid to bring it to the entire forum as well through the Discord server, your introductory topic, or the OOC section. We don't bite.

WHAT TO DO -

Look over our mentor profiles here, and get acquainted with our mentoring team. These will be the folks you look to for advice, guidance, and knowledge in beginning your BTACD journey.

- Upon posting your introductory topic, don't be afraid to PM or DM any of our mentors with a question; or post in the Discord looking for advice!

Have fun!

mentor profiles.

All mentor information can be found here. Each one will have a small red gem, , next to their name on the forum.

Each mentor will have a profile below, listing a little about themselves; the names are links that lead to their forum profiles, and their Discord handles are listed in the boxes below.

While all of these have mentors' Discord IDs, make sure to PM them on the site first before sending a friend request so they know who you are!



" life is but a candleflame "
Derpmin ; Verridith

Hello! I'm the derpmin of the site, and have been with BTACD for as long as it's been around. I love fighter jets, drawing, games and dragons. [:

I love all of BTACD, don't make me choose! :D Charrie turmoil is <3
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verridith
I created it! (: Been here since March of 2003.


" we will burn that bridge when we come to it "
Loremaster ; Claire

Weird academic with a penchant for travel. Loves dogs, reading old books and engaging in philosophical dramas. Also candles.

BTACD's strong, vivid, creative community!
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wildfung
I've been a part of BTACD since 2005!


" wheels within wheels. "
Co-Admin ; Fyfer
Army veteran and resident old man. I love good music, good books, creating worlds and characters, and broad, wide-spread plots.
Deep plots, complex characters, and getting involved in multiple storylines.
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fyfergrund
I've been a part of BTACD since September of 2015!


" Huhblahfuh!! "
Sub-Council ; Nechesa

A writer of many years, huge on fantasy. Loves hearing people's ideas and is always keen to nerd out about other people's characters with them.

Monstery characters, plotting, arting, cute threads.
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nechesa
I've been here since November of 2015!


" do strange things with weird people "
Council ; Sketch

A bundle of 11 people grouped into one body, with lotsa joy to spread. My favorite flavor is spicy and sweet, but not together!

The creative freedom, the realms, and the members!
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vafaerien
I've been a part of BTACD since December of 2017!


" everything's fine til the DM pulls out the Rat-Bat "
Member ; Zendekarian

Funny little writing man with funny little plans.

The flexible and fleshed out lore!
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zendekarian3024
I've been a part of BTACD since November of 2017!