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*'''Web address''': http://blackstar.inkwell.com.ru
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*'''Web address''': www.blackstardojo.org (down)
*'''Host''': [[Violet]]
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*'''Host''': [[TheDarkPsycho]] (formely [[Violet]])
 
*'''Founder/Head Admin''': [[TheDarkPsycho]]
 
*'''Founder/Head Admin''': [[TheDarkPsycho]]
*'''Ran from/to dates''': 22 April 2006 - Current
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*'''Ran from/to dates''': 22 April 2006 - 1 Nov 2010
 
 
The '''Blackstar Dojo''' is a role-playing forum, created by [[TheDarkPsycho]], also known as The Sensei.  Officially launched on April 22, 2006, Blackstar has grown tremendously over its short existence, currently being home to almost 80 members and climbing.  Many of the current residents are or were formerly known on other boards and forums, including the [[Gameware Forums]], [[Albia2000]], and the [[Evil Council]].
 
 
 
==Location==
 
Blackstar is currently hosted at http://blackstar.inkwell.com.ru/index.php by [[Violet]], who was kind enough to provide space on his server.
 
 
 
==History==
 
*'''Beginnings'''
 
''Where there had once been nothing, a new place emerged...  With his ascension from spirit to Godhood, Au'Mauri, the God of Insanity created Psychotopia; a world within a world, held inside a small, unassuming building, powered by Warp Portal technology.  And thus did [[TheDarkPsycho]], God of many names, shape the land, crafting his realm.  And when it was done, he called for others to come, and so they did, one by one, to live as Dojodians and perfect their art.''
 
 
 
[[TheDarkPsycho]]: I felt it was time to create a place for RP'ing.  Most sites in the CC exist for Creatures first, and RP'ing second.  And that was the way things were since Treesprite's creatures grove shutdown (no comment).  So I took it upon myself to create such a site.  And Blackstar is the end product.  Enjoy!
 
 
 
*'''RP Olympics'''
 
The RP Olympics, plagued with server and hosting troubles, were originally running on a different sever, [[AL37]]'s [http://in.carnadine.co.uk/forum Incarnadine] (currently down).  Due to unfortunate events, the entire database was lost, and the RP Olympics were restarted on the Blackstar site.  Round 1 went smoothly, up until the end of July 2006, when a setback put the entire Dojo on ice temporarily.
 
 
 
*'''The July Crisis'''
 
On the 26th of July, 2006, [[Violet]]'s inkwell server exceeded its allotted 5GB of bandwidth, bringing down Blackstar, the EC Forums, and everything else hosted at inkwell.  Blackstar was the primary culprit, eating up 4.15GB of bandwidth, a victim of its own success.  When the forums reopened on August 1st, 2006, steps were taken to reduce bandwidth usage, primarily by disabling Prillian, the IM service.
 
 
 
==Features==
 
Blackstar contains a wealth of features, including four different currencies, (The Yen, The Cornelius Life, The Gerbil, and The Soul), a Bank Interest and Loan system, Ranks for numbers of posts and account age, Stores with purchasable items and services, a Stock Exchange, and Medals.
 
 
 
The Blackstar Dojo also has its own PM system as well as an Instant Messaging system called Prillian, but due to bandwidth issues, the IM system is currently offline.
 
  
==Role-Play Style==
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The '''Blackstar Dojo''' is a role-playing forum, created by [[TheDarkPsycho]], also known as The Sensei. Many of the current residents are or were formerly known on various [[Creatures Community]] boards and forums, including the [[Gameware Forums]], [[Albia2000]], and the [[Evil Council]]. The site contains a forum for Creatures roleplaying; since many RP forums on well-known [[CC]] websites such as [[Treesprite's Creatures Grove]] had been shut down, Blackstar was the solution for many of those in the CC wishing to carry on RP activity.
Intended as a role-play site for everyone, The Dojo is "The place for Masters and Pupils Alike" to develop and perfect their skills at role-playing.
 
  
Blackstar is a freeform RP site, where there are generally no game masters, no extensive rule sets, and few restrictions on character types/styles. This does not mean it is without structure or limits, however. The Dojo is governed by these rules:
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The Blackstar Dojo used a variation of the [[Evil Council]]'s Standardized Role-play rules (formerly at evilcouncil.inkwell.com.ru/e107_plugins/content/content.php?content.5).
*Show respect to others, as you would ask them to respect you.
 
*Respect the decisions of the Admins and heed the guidance of the Moderators.
 
*Powerplaying and offensive language are not tolerated.
 
*Role-playing is intended to be fun, so any conflicts should be centered on characters, not the players running them.
 
*Proper spelling and grammar is highly encouraged, and everyone's eyes will thank you for it.
 
  
The Blackstar Dojo uses a variation of the [[Evil Council]]'s [http://evilcouncil.inkwell.com.ru/e107_plugins/content/content.php?content.5 Standardized Role-play rules].  A complete guide is currently in progress.
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In late October of 2010, after an amazing four year run, the Dojo finally succumbed to hosting issues. However, the site quickly found a spiritual successor in [[Pax]], where many prominent members gathered to carry on the traditions of Role Play.
  
 
==Member Listing==
 
==Member Listing==
A complete Member listing for Blackstar can be found [http://blackstar.inkwell.com.ru/memberlist.php here].
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A complete Member listing for Blackstar can be found [https://web.archive.org/web/20100307091727/http://www.blackstardojo.org/memberlist.php here].
 
 
==Admins and Mods==
 
Current Admins:
 
*[[The Sensei]] - Head Admin
 
*[[addman]] - Bookmaker's Admin
 
*[[Embri]] - Admin of Items and Medals
 
 
 
Inactive Admins
 
*[[AL37]] - Admin of PHPBB Mods and such
 
 
 
Current Mods:
 
*[[Shaon]]
 
*[[Ruster]]
 
*[[Raven]]
 
*[[HisLordship]]
 
*[[UncleAsriel]]
 
*[[3kul]]
 
*[[Vromoth]]
 
*[[Goliath_Bird_Eater]]
 
*[[Netdroid9]]
 
*[[Danikat]]
 
*[[Michael_Rawlings]]
 
*[[Fort]]
 
*[[Goron40]]
 
*[[Father Mac]]
 
*[[Kat_05]]
 
 
 
==Dojodian Folklore and Tourist Attractions==
 
(Coming Soon)
 
==Groups and Associations==
 
*The Evil Council
 
*The Guardians
 
*The Association of Student Role Players
 
*The Guild of the Creatures RP
 
*The Corporation
 
*The Flock
 
*The Master's Guild
 
*The Olympic Gladiators and Judges
 
 
 
 
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The Blackstar Dojo is a role-playing forum, created by TheDarkPsycho, also known as The Sensei. Many of the current residents are or were formerly known on various Creatures Community boards and forums, including the Gameware Forums, Albia2000, and the Evil Council. The site contains a forum for Creatures roleplaying; since many RP forums on well-known CC websites such as Treesprite's Creatures Grove had been shut down, Blackstar was the solution for many of those in the CC wishing to carry on RP activity.

The Blackstar Dojo used a variation of the Evil Council's Standardized Role-play rules (formerly at evilcouncil.inkwell.com.ru/e107_plugins/content/content.php?content.5).

In late October of 2010, after an amazing four year run, the Dojo finally succumbed to hosting issues. However, the site quickly found a spiritual successor in Pax, where many prominent members gathered to carry on the traditions of Role Play.

Member Listing[edit]

A complete Member listing for Blackstar can be found here.