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| Monster Rules - and other important stuff | 01. Do I have to be active?
YES! It’s not enough to sign in for the freeroll PWs and play them. Read IV and V if you don’t know what that means. |  | 02. Which avatar do I have to use on Full Tilt?
You have to change your Avatar on FTP to Frankenstein’s Monster if you haven’t done so already. This is to help identify your fellow MONSTERS and for them to help identify you. Not everyone you see in a RB Tourney with the Frankie Avatar is a MONSTER but there is a good chance that he/she is. This rule applies only to male members - female members please read #6. | | 03. Do I have to be nice at the tables?
YES!!! It doesn’t matter which site - and of course here in the Monster Mansion and Railbirds. That means, if you ever use words like #%$@# and *&#%^$ or affront people in an online poker game, and this is proven we will give you a warning. If it happens again we will immediately cancel your membership. Of course we will give everyone a chance to explain what happened, since there are always two sides of the medal. | | 04. Should I be helpful to my mates and members of railbirds.com?
YES…if you can, especially to other MONSTERS of course. That means you should help newbies, answer questions, write blog on interesting topics and so on. This is not a necessity but only a request. | | 05. Do I have to rail my fellow MONSTERS?
YES, if you can! The MONSTERS are BY FAR the absolute BEST Railing Clan on RB! We are known all over the sites for our tremendous support of family members and friends - as is our 'warcry' MONSTERS ROCK and the inevitable answer YES WE DO. Although it's not mandatory - it belongs to your 'image' as a MONSTER to be supportive to your clan mates. You don’t have to find EVERY MONSTER in every tourney but if you’re already out and have time left you should look for some MONSTERS and try to rail 1 or 2. If you’re still in maybe you can at least rail after 2nd break. | | 06. Do I have to be male to sign up?
YES and NO! Women are such beautiful and charming creatures, they could never be monsters. If you’re not male you have to ‘marry’ a MONSTER. Read the following to understand what that means: Every MONSTER needs a bride sometimes! So we allow every member to suggest 1 (ONE) female birdie to take her as a MONSTER Bride. The member has to PM one of our executives that he chose her as a bride and has to write a blog with a “Monster Marriage Announcement” on She has to make a note on her RB Home Page (Bride of xxx, member of the MONSTERS), and must follow the rules of the MONSTERS & serve her master well... just kidding! ;) Of course Brides have the same rights and duties of all our members. Brides DO NOT have to use the Frankie avatar though (with one exception: the RBCL tourneys), but a female avatar would be nice. | | 07. How do I find an available MONSTER to marry?
You may contact our Brides Captains
steph1488 or
Fuzzable
for assistance but the easiest way is to go to the
MONSTER ROSTER and
type "Available" in the search bar and it will narrow down all of the 'single'
MONSTERS for you. Just contact one or more of them and try to ‘convince’ one of
them to marry you. | | 08. What poker sites do I need?
It's required to have Poker Stars and Full Tilt Poker Accounts. Most of our Tourneys are on Full Tilt but occasionally we do have Tourneys on Poker Stars as well. You will get a sign up bonus through the poker site itself and as soon as you reach 100 FPPs the Monster Mansion will give you an additional $15 as long as you download the software from the links provided in this FAQ or in the Portal. | | 09. Which kind of avatar should I use here in the Mansion and on railbirds.com? And how do I find one?
Every MONSTER should have a monsterous avatar at least here and on Railbirds – and it has to be the same on both sites. This can be any kind of horrific creature, a scary figure (from a movie for example), or a funny pic of any kind of mythological entity. The range is wide, we even have a member who has the car from the story ‘Christine’ as an avatar. The only exception is – you cannot choose Frankenstein’s Monster – because this is reserved to our ‘fearless leader’ Seldric. To get an idea go to the Official MONSTER Listing Blog and have a look at the avatars there. To find one there are different ways: You can google one yourself, or you can go to 'MONSTER avatars' in the gallery here or to Seldric's personal gallery on railbirds.com. He has numerous pictures there to choose from. Once you found the avatar of your choice, please upload it to the Monster Mansion and RB and use it as your ‘official’ avatar. For comments you will get a special name tag. | | 10. How do I get my name tag?
Every member of the MONSTERS gets a special ‘name tag’ made by our honorable mate Atticus22. You will find it in the comments of the WELCOME-blog which will be published for everybody to see on railbirds.com. This name tag should be used in blogs and in comments you write on railbirds.com. You don’t have to use it here in the Mansion – since all members here are MONSTERS anyway. | | 11. How do I handle problems with members of railbirds.com and other MONSTERS?
1. Problems on RB ---> If you should have an issue with a member of railbirds.com you should try to solve the problem without dragging others into it. If this doesn’t work, you should contact a prorail about it and describe your problem. They will try to help you the best they can. PLEASE DON’T WRITE A BLOG ABOUT IT! This will only cause drama and is not appropriate for members of our clan. Personal problems should stay personal. ------------- 2. Problems with another MONSTER ---> If you have trouble with another MONSTER, please talk to him/her first before you do anything else. Maybe it was just a misunderstanding. If you can’t, and it is a serious or sensitive issue, please contact the MONSTER executive you feel most comfortable with. We will do our best to sort things out. But the most important rule here is... NO DRAMA!!! We’re here to play poker and have fun! | | 12. Do I have to become a member of www.railbirds.com?
YES. The MONSTER clan has it’s ‘roots’ there – and we can not be thankful enough for making this wonderful family possible the MONSTERS became. Furthermore it is a great source of poker-related info, and an awesome place to make friends. And above all the site is offering lots of ‘official’ freerolls and real-money tournaments plus numerous private tourneys you can only attend if you are a member of the site! | | 13. Do I have to make a Yahoo Messenger account?
This is not mandatory – but we strongly recommend it! It makes communication much easier and faster, you will get special announcements earlier, and you will get informed about last-minute changes in time. In addition – it’s big fun to talk to your team mates in real time! | | 14. What do I do if I can’t find help in the FAQs?
Read them again! lol But seriously – if you read all the FAQs and you still have no clue what to do, please feel free to contact one of the MONSTER executives. As in all organizations, work places, clubs, clans etc., there is always a chain of command. We implement that here within the Monster Clan as well. If you have any questions regarding RB site or Monster Site navigation, clan info, comments or suggestions please go to a Monster Co-Leader or Captain first. This is an attempt to distribute the responsibilities evenly among us. We are not saying, "don't PM us." We appreciate the PMs that we get from you just stopping by to say Hi. | |
| Login and Registration Issues | Why can't I log in?
Have you registered? Seriously, you must register in order to log in. Have you been banned from the board? (A message will be displayed if you have.) If so, you should contact the webmaster or board administrator to find out why. If you have registered and are not banned and you still cannot log in then check and double-check your username and password. Usually this is the problem; if not, contact the board administrator -- they may have incorrect configuration settings for the board. | | Why do I need to register at all?
You may not have to -- it is up to the administrator of the board as to whether you need to register in order to post messages. However, registration will give you access to additional features not available to guest users such as definable avatar images, private messaging, emailing to fellow users, usergroup subscription, etc. It only takes a few minutes to register so it is recommended you do so. | | Why do I get logged off automatically?
If you do not check the Log me in automatically box when you log in, the board will only keep you logged in for a preset time. This prevents misuse of your account by anyone else. To stay logged in, check the box during login. This is not recommended if you access the board from a shared computer, e.g. library, internet cafe, university cluster, etc. | | How do I prevent my username from appearing in the online user listings?
In your profile you will find an option Hide your online status; if you switch this on you'll only appear to board administrators or to yourself. You will be counted as a hidden user. | | I've lost my password!
Don't panic! While your password cannot be retrieved it can be reset. To do this go to the login page and click I've forgotten my password. Follow the instructions and you should be back online in no time. | | I registered but cannot log in!
First check that you are entering the correct username and password. If they are okay then one of two things may have happened: if COPPA support is enabled and you clicked the I am under 13 years old link while registering then you will have to follow the instructions you received. If this is not the case then maybe your account need activating. Some boards will require all new registrations be activated, either by yourself or by the administrator before you can log on. When you registered it would have told you whether activation was required. If you were sent an email then follow the instructions; if you did not receive the email then check that your email address is valid. One reason activation is used is to reduce the possibility of rogue users abusing the board anonymously. If you are sure the email address you used is valid then try contacting the board administrator. | | I registered in the past but cannot log in anymore!
The most likely reasons for this are: you entered an incorrect username or password (check the email you were sent when you first registered) or the administrator has deleted your account for some reason. If it is the latter case then perhaps you did not post anything? It is usual for boards to periodically remove users who have not posted anything so as to reduce the size of the database. Try registering again and get involved in discussions. | |
| User Preferences and settings | How do I change my settings?
All your settings (if you are registered) are stored in the database. To alter them click the Profile link (generally shown at the top of pages but this may not be the case). This will allow you to change all your settings. | | The times are not correct!
The times are almost certainly correct; however, what you may be seeing are times displayed in a timezone different from the one you are in. If this is the case, you should change your profile setting for the timezone to match your particular area, e.g. London, Paris, New York, Sydney, etc. Please note that changing the timezone, like most settings, can only be done by registered users. So if you are not registered, this is a good time to do so, if you pardon the pun! | | I changed the timezone and the time is still wrong!
If you are sure you have set the timezone correctly and the time is still different, the most likely answer is daylight savings time (or summer time as it is known in the UK and other places). The board is not designed to handle the changeovers between standard and daylight time so during summer months the time may be an hour different from the real local time. | | My language is not in the list!
The most likely reasons for this are either the administrator did not install your language or someone has not translated this board into your language. Try asking the board administrator if they can install the language pack you need or if it does not exist, please feel free to create a new translation. More information can be found at the phpBB Group website (see link at bottom of pages) | | How do I show an image below my username?
There may be two images below a username when viewing posts. The first is an image associated with your rank; generally these take the form of stars or blocks indicating how many posts you have made or your status on the forums. Below this may be a larger image known as an avatar; this is generally unique or personal to each user. It is up to the board administrator to enable avatars and they have a choice over the way in which avatars can be made available. If you are unable to use avatars then this is the decision of the board admin and you should ask them their reasons (we're sure they'll be good!) | | How do I change my rank?
In general you cannot directly change the wording of any rank (ranks appear below your username in topics and on your profile depending on the style used). Most boards use ranks to indicate the number of posts you have made and to identify certain users. For example, moderators and administrators may have a special rank. Please do not abuse the board by posting unnecessarily just to increase your rank -- you will probably find the moderator or administrator will simply lower your post count. | | When I click the email link for a user it asks me to log in.
Sorry, but only registered users can send email to people via the built-in email form (if the admin has enabled this feature). This is to prevent malicious use of the email system by anonymous users. | |
| Posting Issues | How do I post a topic in a forum?
Easy -- click the relevant button on either the forum or topic screens. You may need to register before you can post a message. The facilities available to you are listed at the bottom of the forum and topic screens (the You can post new topics, You can vote in polls, etc. list) | | How do I edit or delete a post?
Unless you are the board admin or forum moderator you can only edit or delete your own posts. You can edit a post (sometimes for only a limited time after it was made) by clicking the edit button for the relevant post. If someone has already replied to the post, you will find a small piece of text output below the post when you return to the topic that lists the number of times you edited it. This will only appear if no one has replied; it also will not appear if moderators or administrators edit the post (they should leave a message saying what they altered and why). Please note that normal users cannot delete a post once someone has replied. | | How do I add a signature to my post?
To add a signature to a post you must first create one; this is done via your profile. Once created you can check the Add Signature box on the posting form to add your signature. You can also add a signature by default to all your posts by checking the appropriate radio box in your profile. You can still prevent a signature being added to individual posts by un-checking the add signature box on the posting form. | | How do I create a poll?
Creating a poll is easy -- when you post a new topic (or edit the first post of a topic, if you have permission) you should see a Add Poll form below the main posting box. If you cannot see this then you probably do not have rights to create polls. You should enter a title for the poll and then at least two options -- to set an option type in the poll question and click the Add option button. You can also set a time limit for the poll, 0 being an infinite amount. There will be a limit to the number of options you can list, which is set by the board administrator | | How do I edit or delete a poll?
As with posts, polls can only be edited by the original poster, a moderator, or board administrator. To edit a poll, click the first post in the topic, which always has the poll associated with it. If no one has cast a vote then users can delete the poll or edit any poll option. However, if people have already placed votes only moderators or administrators can edit or delete it; this is to prevent people rigging polls by changing options mid-way through a poll | | Why can't I access a forum?
Some forums may be limited to certain users or groups. To view, read, post, etc. you may need special authorization which only the forum moderator and board administrator can grant, so you should contact them. | | Why can't I vote in polls?
Only registered users can vote in polls so as to prevent spoofing of results. If you have registered and still cannot vote then you probably do not have appropriate access rights. | |
| Formatting and Topic Types | What is BBCode?
BBCode is a special implementation of HTML. Whether you can use BBCode is determined by the administrator. You can also disable it on a per post basis from the posting form. BBCode itself is similar in style to HTML: tags are enclosed in square braces [ and ] rather than < and > and it offers greater control over what and how something is displayed. For more information on BBCode see the guide which can be accessed from the posting page. | | Can I use HTML?
That depends on whether the administrator allows you to; they have complete control over it. If you are allowed to use it, you will probably find only certain tags work. This is a safety feature to prevent people from abusing the board by using tags which may destroy the layout or cause other problems. If HTML is enabled you can disable it on a per post basis from the posting form. | | What are Smileys?
Smileys, or Emoticons, are small graphical images which can be used to express some feeling using a short code, e.g. :) means happy, :( means sad. The full list of emoticons can be seen via the posting form. Try not to overuse smileys, though, as they can quickly render a post unreadable and a moderator may decide to edit them out or remove the post altogether. | | Can I post Images?
Images can indeed be shown in your posts. However, there is no facility at present for uploading images directly to this board. Therefore you must link to an image stored on a publicly accessible web server, e.g. You cannot link to pictures stored on your own PC (unless it is a publicly accessible server) nor to images stored behind authentication mechanisms such as Hotmail or Yahoo mailboxes, password-protected sites, etc. To display the image use either the BBCode [img] tag or appropriate HTML (if allowed). | | What are Announcements?
Announcements often contain important information and you should read them as soon as possible. Announcements appear at the top of every page in the forum to which they are posted. Whether or not you can post an announcement depends on the permissions required, which are set by the administrator. | | What are Sticky topics?
Sticky topics appear below any announcements in viewforum and only on the first page. They are often quite important so you should read them where possible. As with announcements the board administrator determines what permissions are required to post sticky topics in each forum. | | What are Locked topics?
Locked topics are set this way by either the forum moderator or board administrator. You cannot reply to locked topics and any poll contained inside is automatically ended. Topics may be locked for many reasons. | |
| User Levels and Groups | What are Administrators?
Administrators are people assigned the highest level of control over the entire board. These people can control all facets of board operation which include setting permissions, banning users, creating usergroups or moderators, etc. They also have full moderator capabilities in all the forums. | | What are Moderators?
Moderators are individuals (or groups of individuals) whose job it is to look after the running of the forums from day to day. They have the power to edit or delete posts and lock, unlock, move, delete and split topics in the forum they moderate. Generally moderators are there to prevent people going off-topic or posting abusive or offensive material. | | What are Usergroups?
Usergroups are a way in which board administrators can group users. Each user can belong to several groups (this differs from most other boards) and each group can be assigned individual access rights. This makes it easy for administrators to set up several users as moderators of a forum, or to give them access to a private forum, etc. | | How do I join a Usergroup?
To join a usergroup click the usergroup link on the page header (dependent on template design) and you can then view all usergroups. Not all groups are open access -- some are closed and some may even have hidden memberships. If the board is open then you can request to join it by clicking the appropriate button. The user group moderator will need to approve your request; they may ask why you want to join the group. Please do not pester a group moderator if they turn your request down -- they will have their reasons. | | How do I become a Usergroup Moderator?
Usergroups are initially created by the board administrator who also assigns a board moderator. If you are interested in creating a usergroup then your first point of contact should be the administrator, so try dropping them a private message. | |
| Private Messaging | I cannot send private messages!
There are three reasons for this; you are not registered and/or not logged on, the board administrator has disabled private messaging for the entire board, or the board administrator has prevented you individually from sending messages. If it is the latter case you should try asking the administrator why. | | I keep getting unwanted private messages!
In the future we will be adding an ignore list to the private messaging system. For now, though, if you keep receiving unwanted private messages from someone, inform the board administrator -- they have the power to prevent a user from sending private messages at all. | | I have received a spamming or abusive email from someone on this board!
We are sorry to hear that. The email form feature of this board includes safeguards to try to track users who send such posts. You should email the board administrator with a full copy of the email you received and it is very important this include the headers (these list details of the user that sent the email). They can then take action. | |
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