» Are the forums safe?

Yes, the forums are very safe. We moderate them daily and remove offensive content as it is found. Users are also able to send in reports, which helps us to remove offensive content quickly. A censor is also in place to automatically remove some offensive content.

» Can I create a new forum?

Only Administrators are able to create new forums. If you'd like to suggest a forum to be added to the site, post a topic on the Site Support Board and if enough members agree it may be added.

» Can I create more than one account?

As stated in the site rules, you are allowed only one account for use on our site. The creation of additional accounts is easily detectable by site staff members, and will result in your second account being banned and your first account receiving a suspension.

» How can I add a friend code to my account?

You can add a friend code through the "My Codes" page. Just select the game you'd like to add a friend code for, and enter the code on the next page. If adding an Animal Crossing friend code, you will also be required to supply the town and character names. However, at this time, you can only have three friend codes registered at a time.

» How can I add a friend?

There are several ways to add someone as a friend on Mario Forums. You can click the "My Friends" link in the sidebar and use the form at the top of the page to add the user, or you may click the "Add Friend" button under one of their posts. You may also find an "Add Friend" button in every user's profile.

» How can I add someone to a PT?

You can add new members to the PT at any time through the form at the bottom of the topic. You can only add members to your own private topics.

» How can I become a staff member?

Just be yourself, and don't try too hard. If you've got what it takes, the staff will take notice. The most important thing is that you never give up, because one day you may find that PT in your inbox asking you to join our team.

» How can I create a new topic?

Go to the forum you'd like to post a new topic in, and click the "New Topic" link in the top-right corner of the page.

» How can I edit my profile?

You may edit your Mario Forums profile at any time by clicking the "My Settings" link in the sidebar while logged in. It is important to note that once your birthday is set, you are unable to change it at a later date. Once you've filled out all the profile fields, click the "Update Profile" button.

» How can I get an avatar with my name on it?

These avatars are called custom avatars, and are only available to certain members. All Administrators have the option to use a custom avatar. Additionally, custom avatars are sometimes awarded in official Mario Forums contests. If you win a custom avatar, you will be responsible for providing one to the staff. Pending approval, you will be free to use it as your avatar on Mario Forums indefinitely.

Custom avatars must measure 78×78 pixels, and may not violate any site rules. The staff reserves the right to revoke custom avatars at any time.

» How can I join this site?

You can create an account on Mario Forums by clicking the register button at the top of any page. Registration is free and takes only a minute. You'll be enjoying all that our site has to offer in no time at all!

» How can I mark a topic?

To mark a topic, click the star icon to the left of the post title on the forum page. Once a topic is marked, you may click the star icon again to unmark. Marked topics can be viewed by clicking the "My Marked Topics" link in the sidebar.

» How can I report content that violates the site rules?

To report content that breaks the rules, simply find the nearest report icon and select the rule that was violated. Report icons can usually be found on any page with user-created content.

» How do I change my avatar?

There are two ways to change your Mario Forums avatar. The first is to go to your profile and click on your avatar. The second is to click on "My Settings" in the sidebar, and use the button located near the top of the page. Some avatars are only available to certain users.

» How do I know that I've received a ticket?

When you receive a ticket, you will automatically be redirected to the ticket info page. Depending on the type of ticket, you may be forced to stay on that page until the ticket has expired.

» How do I log out of Mario Forums?

To log out of Mario Forums, just click the the words "log out," located next to your username at the top of the page.

» How often are new rules added?

New rules are added only when necessary. Rule additions and changes can be suggested by both members and staff but must receive admin approval before they can be officially recognized. When the site rules are changed, all users will be required to accept the changes when they log in.

» How often is the FAQ updated?

We aim to update the FAQ as frequently as possible. The FAQ can be edited by any staff member at any time. If you'd like to contribute to the FAQ, please PT a Site Rep with your additions. Please note that all submitted content is subject to approval, and you will not receive credit for your contribution.

» I've discovered a glitch in the software. Where should I report it?

If you believe you may have found a glitch in the site's programming, post a topic about it on the Site Support Board. If it's a serious glitch that you think members should not discover, then feel free to PT a site administrator.

» I've received a ticket that I don't feel I deserve. What should I do?

Send an email to the site support email address. This address can be found at the bottom of every page. Include your ticket number in the subject, and explain why you feel the ticket is not valid. In some cases, the ticket and its associated demerits may be removed. Please note that sending an email does not guarantee that your ticket will be removed, but it really does increase the chances.

» What are demerits?

Demerits are points that can be added to your account by moderators when you violate the site rules. They are sometimes attached to tickets, and add up as more tickets are accumulated. Every user starts out with zero demerits. When a user reaches five demerits, a permanent ban may be considered.

» What are levels?

Levels are related to your points. The more points you get, the higher your level is. No-one knows the max level except for the admins. If you had 600 points and bought stuff from the shop, you would still stay at the 600 points level.

» What are points?

Points are the currency system on Mario Forums. You can get points for referring people, submitting a guide, and even for simple things like making a post. Check out our guide on points under 'Our Guides' for more information.

» What areas do staff members have access to?

In addition to all of the areas regularly accessible by members, staff members have access to special areas that allow them to better perform their duties. The following is a list of these areas. Each type of staff also has access to the areas listed above as well.

Site Representatives

• Have access to a special area that lists the newest members.
• Have the ability to add images to their posts.
• Have the ability to approve and decline guides submitted to our site.
• Have access to a tool that allows them to edit and add to the site FAQ.

Moderators

• Have access to a special area that lists active and closed reports.
• Have access to a page that allows them to change usernames and topic titles.
• Have the ability to edit any post, and add special staff comments to existing posts.
• Have the ability to edit any user's profile content and signature, as well as reset birthdays and avatars.
• Have the ability to hide comments posted in the site chat box.
• Have access to a page that lists all of the chat messages posted by all users.
• Have access to a tool that allows them to issue tickets and demerits to users.
• Have access to a tool that allows them to view all violation tickets, and reverse them if necessary.
• Have access to a special page that lists every action they've done on their account.

Administrators

• Have access to a tool that allows them to completely remove tickets and demerits from accounts.
• Have access to a special area that lists the logged actions of all users. (Used for security purposes and to protect against account theft.)
• Have access to a tool that allows them to completely lock down the site in the event of a security emergency.
• Have access to a tool that allows them to add and remove staff members.
• Have access to a tool that allows them to add games to the friend code system.
• Have access to a tool that allows them to add new site rules.
• Have access to the site's coding and database.

» What can you do with points?

Points show off how active/helpful you are on the site to other users. You can also buy items with points such as username changes and topic title changes. In the future more items will become purchasable from the shop.

» What contests have we had already?

We've had a contest where people would design a new banner to replace the current one. However, the contest was cancelled when karrott announced the upcomming redesign of Mario Forums.

» What is a ban? Who can issue them?

A ban is a security measure used only in very serious situations. When a ban has been placed on your account, you may never use our site again. You are not permitted to create an additional account to bypass the ban. Doing so will result in your IP being blocked, which results in you not being able to view our site even when logged out. Bans are not issued lightly, and must be approved by an admin before taking effect.

» What is a chat block?

A chat block is a feature that can be attached to any ticket. Chat blocks can be permanent or temporary. While a chat block is active on your account, you will be unable to view or participate in the site chat box. Use of our forums and other features is not affected.

» What is a Mario Forums contest?

Every so often we hold contests, where users can enter things to the theme. These are then judged by our staff members who choose their top 5 to go in a poll for the next week.

» What is a pinned topic?

A Pinned Topic is a special type of topic that will appear at the top of a forum no matter when it's last post was. They usually contain important information, such as rules or standards for the forum they are posted in. PTs can also be pinned, but are only pinned if they are important messages from the staff. Topics may be pinned by a Moderator at any time.

» What is a private topic and who can view them?

A private topic (or PT, for short) is a topic that is only visible to you and a group of members you can select. Additionally, Moderators are able to view any private topic, although they are not allowed to do so unless a Report has been filed in one.

» What is a suspension?

A suspension can be issued with any ticket. While your suspension is active, you will not be able to use the site. You may not create another account to use during your suspension. When your suspension is over, you will be required to agree to the site rules once again. After that, you're free to use the site just as you normally would.

» What is a violation ticket?

A violation ticket is a notification issued to a user who has broken the site rules. User tickets are not always bad, and you should not panic if you receive them. Tickets are our way of letting you know that we'd like you to change your behavior. Think of them as friendly warnings rather than infractions.

» What is MAP?

The Member Appreciation Program (MAP) is a defunct program run by the staff which picks out the top member of the month and rewards them in an annnouncement with the use of a staff avatar.

» What is the number in the top-right corner of my post?

The number in the top-right corner of your post is your user level. User levels are a way of measuring your activity.

» What is the site staff?

The staff is a group of members who volunteer their time to make the site a better place.

» What is this site and who created it?

This site is a custom developed website that aims to create a community where people of any age can come to discuss their favorite Nintendo video games. It was created by karrott and Blah for a school project, and later evolved into the site you see today. It is currently maintained by the two of them and the other administrators.

» Where can I find a list of staff members?

A list of all current site staff members is available on the "Our Staff" page of our site.

» Where can I find information on each type of staff member?

Go to the "Our Staff" page, and click on the link under each type of staff to view a page with more information.

» Where can I view a list of tickets I've received?

A list of all your tickets is available through the "My Tickets" link on the sidebar.

» Who can I ask for help?

If you need help or have a question, you can use this FAQ or PT a Site Representative. The list of site reps can be found on the "Our Staff" page. You can also post a topic on the Site Support Board and another user will try to assist you with your problem.

» Why can't I edit my post?

Posts can only be edited for up to 45 minutes after they are posted. If you have a very important reason to edit your post, you may contact a moderator by reporting your post and stating your request.

» Why was my topic locked?

Your topic may have been locked for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to violations of the site rules. Usually, a moderator will explain why the topic was locked in either the last post or a staff edit on the first post. If not, feel free to PT any moderator to ask why your topic was locked. You should not recreate your topic without knowing why it was locked originally.