Benjamin Alexander Grayson

[Lucien Durand]

Hello, you can me Ben, I am nearing 40 but writing's been in my blood since I was a round 6. My upbringing was turbulent enough I had to crack a 2x4 over my drunk father's head to keep him from strangling my mother. I've always been a protector, a guardiand and always tried to do the right thing but sometimes it gets muddled and confusing. BBlack and white turn grey and you are left to what you feel is right. I was a U.S Ranger, before that a 101 Screaming Eagle. I fought for a country I didn't believe had the best interests for its people, but I did it any way. I am honor driven, have a high sense of integrity and would die for my brothers and sisters in arms at any time. If they need me, I'll make away to get to to them. I am quiet mostly. And in recent years suffered a stroke thats left me in chronic severe pain from contractions, cramps, not eating for days on end. I am a soldier through and through, and my guard is not yet ended.

[Hannelorian]

Hello there @Lucien Durand! Welcome to RPA, we're so glad you joined us! I'm Hannelorian a Roleplay Moderator. Feel free to call me Hanne if you'd prefer. I'll go ahead and go through some common questions here!

Why is your username in yellow?
The yellow tint indicates that you're still a brand new member to the forum community. Note that there are some limitations to your access, such as limited number of PMs (about 2, so you may wish to clear your inbox after you've made your replies.) and the inability to view member profiles.

When will I be upgraded to a full member?
Typically it's about 10 contributing posts, but the quickest path is to simply be active, post and engage with the community. Whether that be in RPs or in our social sections. Go on, say hello!

What's the first thing you should do as a new member?
Take a quick read and familiarize yourself with the rules of our forum. I know, I know, rules already? These rules are straight forward and designed to protect all members of the RPA community. They're for your benefit, I promise!

How do you get to know members of the forum?
Easy! Take a spin through Downtown! This is our social hub, get to know folks through fun and silly games, or join in on a conversation.

Where can you go to talk about your hobbies and interests?
Well that would be our Entertainment section!

Wanna join a new or existing group RP?
Check out this place!

Prefer to start to smaller and hone your skills in a 1 x 1?
This is the place for you.

Whew, with that out of the way...

Feel free to talk to some of the other recent newbies in this section, and don’t be shy about PM-ing one of the moderators or other forum staff if you have a question or need some help finding writing partners. Here's a quick guide to what the colors mean:

Green: RP or Social Mods
Purple: Admin
Blue: Global Mod
Pink: Technical Mod (for site related issues)

Enjoy!

[Hannelorian]

p.s. if that is your full name in the thread title, and you'd like to have that edited for P.I.I. and all that jazz, please let me know and I can sort it out for ya.