Frequently Asked Questions
Non-playable characters and clans may be used to help flesh out your stories, but they may not be used as the main focus in leveling up tasks. You may have an NPC clan on your border instead of a user-owned Rise clan.
NPC cats/clans may be used as placeholders until you adopt or order a cat that fits their role, or find another member to border with.
Can my cat be related to someone else's cat? Can my cat be related to another foundation cat?Yes! Interacting with other members and their cats is encouraged. And yes, you can create pedigrees and histories however you like.
Can I use another site to store my clan?Yes, as long as the site is appropriate for CS and doesn't include any information not allowed on CS.
Will customs/adopts be taken away like founders?No. You do not have to meet a deadline for customs/adopts like you do for founders.
Does art/writing have to be made by me to level up?Unless the task says that you can order art, the piece should be made by you. If it says that you can order art, you may use art trades or commissions. Gifted art should not be used for tasks.
Can you make *insert breed here*?Specific breeds are reserved for special occasions such as milestone adopts and thus will typically not be seen in regular adopts or customs.
This also applies to mutations.
Do I have to wait until the archive is updated to continue?No. As long as you fulfilled the requirements you do not have to wait for the archive update or a confirmation for your level up. You will be contacted to make adjustments if you do not meet requirements.
Can I reuse art/writing to level up?Yes, you can use art/writing from competitions to level up. You just can't use the same piece to level up multiple times.
Do HM customs, event-earned customs, etc count as monthly customs?Yes they do.
Do I need to follow the traditional ranks, warrior code, clan structure, naming system, etc?You are encouraged to develop your clan as you like, so you do not need to stick with the traditions created in the Warriors series.
Can my cat have powers?Short answer: no. This is not a fantasy arpg, so if it isn't reasonable to assume can exist in the real world, please avoid it (ex: winged cats, fire-breathing cats, lazer eyes, etc).
Ideas such as reincarnation are allowed. Dreams from Starclan are not considered powers. Please ask if you're unsure.
Can my cat have more scars?To add more scars to your cat, please fill out the scar form in the archive thread! Scars are also available as challenge prizes.
What accessories are allowed?Even though Rise rules say accessories may not be added, there are a few exceptions. These include natural items that are best described as "not requiring thumbs to wear." Examples include feathers, leaves, and flowers stuck into fur or pigments/mud smeared onto fur. Collars are allowed as long as the cat's history reflects time spent with humans. Bracelets, earrings, necklaces, shirts, armor, ballgowns, etc are not allowed.
Can my cat be spayed/neutered/declawed?Yes, cats who spent time with twolegs in their history may be fixed or declawed. You may also decide to make a character sterile naturally and never let them have kits.
Can I have another clan?When you reach level 10, you may make a second clan.
If I quit rise can I keep my cats?If you quit Rise or CS, you may keep your cats but may no longer use official Rise art. Your cats will be marked deceased.
If you are banned from Rise, you may keep your cats but may no longer use official Rise art. Your cats will be marked deceased.
Can I join if I haven't read Warriors?Yes! You are encouraged to still join for the world-building. The community is happy to help.
Can I change my cat's rank or information? Can I use a cat as a temporary high rank placeholder for level purposes?Yes.
How can I kill off a character or have my leader lose a life?Please post the form in the archive thread. Dead cats will be labeled deceased.
Should I ask the artist/ping an artist if a competition closes?Rise protocol is to wait a month until after the competition closes before asking the artist about it. If a month passes, please alert Dia to the competition.
Can my cat have physical or mental disabilities?Deaf/blind/mute cats can be achieved through adoption or through earning a ticket on the archive thread. (added 1/27/19)
Human conditions will not be allowed specifically, but you may describe them in such a way that your cats would describe them. Examples: frequently nervous, frequently sad, frequently has pain. If you are unsure if it would be allowed, please ask.
Ask before giving your cat any serious conditions. Conditions that would make life in the wild very difficult/impossible will not be allowed. Physical conditions that affect a large portion of the character's body will likely not be allowed.
Please make sure that you are representing the conditions respectfully. You are encouraged to put a lot of thought and research into how it affects your character and character development.
SO WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH "WARRIORS REALISM"?Realism standards have been relaxed for Rise 2.0. Individual members can be as realistic as they want in their own clan, but there will be the opportunity for more variety now for those who choose to relax with the standards.
EYE COLOR is now only restricted to natural colors (no red, purple, black, etc). Blue can occur with any base. Heterochromia, while still uncommon, can occur any time.
WHITE MARKINGS can be more "abstract." They should not be patchy like an inverse cow or too intense. They should not form sharp, distinct shapes (like perfect hearts). They should not resemble mutations such as those used for milestones.
CAT DESCRIPTIONS will resemble the Warriors allegiances instead of including complicated, technical terms. (Example: Blue-grey cat with gold eyes). Artists will be allowed to add an additional technical description if they want, and members can request one from a willing staff member if the artist does not provide it.
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