this is where you'll find all information relevant to the general site, such as rules and plot. you must read everything contained within this board before proceeding to apply to and post around the site. in addition, news and announcements will be located here, so you may want to check back from time to time regarding those.

important site-wide announcements will be posted here, so please don't ignore this highly consequential board. we admins value your opinion, and will probably be asking you many questions regarding site events and such - all that will occur here. additionally, spotlight voting will take place within this board. if you aren't an admin, please refrain from posting threads here. however, feel free to respond to those already posted by admins with your opinions.

we admins here at s and s value your opinions highly, of course. which is why this board is here for you to post all your questions and suggestions regarding the site. simply start a new thread for your idea or inquiry, and an admin will reply as soon as possible. also, this board gives you a chance to amass a following for your idea, as other members may reply to your thread with their own opinions regarding its topic.

this is where the admins talk tons of shit about all the site's members. only joking. we're not quite that evil. no, here is where we hatch new and brilliant ideas in order to better the site. and make random formats and shit.

perhaps the most important board on the entire site, this is where you can register your character on s and s. you may not post around the site until you have completed an application and have been accepted. the application format is located here, as are boards for both completed and unfinished applications. once you finish your app, please delete the topic from the 'unfinished' board and repost it in the 'completed' one, or the admins will not know to check it.

once an application has been accepted by an admin, it will be relocated to this board. each member group has its own sub-forum, which are as follows: oxford, victorie, st. martin's, elite, ordinary, and tourist. the topics within this board are locked, so you will not be able to edit them after they have been relocated here.

all claims are located within this board - the face claim and contact claim. make sure to post in all appropriate claims soon after your acceptance to prevent account deletion or similar disasters. check here to be sure your desired pb is available before using them in an application! if you forget to post in the face claim and someone else seeks to claim your pb, it is rightfully theirs.

though many people dislike relationship charts, some people enjoy using them in order to keep their plots organized. relationship charts are not required, but you may use them if you feel the urge. anyways, they're pretty.(:

if you have a character request, or are just looking for a little additional plotting, this is definately the place to go. post little summary's on your character here, and see if anyone's willing to plot with them .

although they may be a lost art, character catalogues are bound to come back in style ! they can be used as journals, for characters- photo albums, or just collections of their lives that can't be placed in any other section. pm an admin with your code, if you'd like one .

all high schools have got their cliques, and st. martin's and victorie are no exception. and what's more exciting than secret - or not so secret - societies? nothing, that's what! you may either join one of our pre-made cliques / societies or pm an admin and form your own.

no one really knows just who the london eye is- of coarse, it's known as the world's largest ferris wheel, but there's a darker meaning to the eye, when it comes to the young life of london. as an elitist, the eye is a gossip column that is more than notorious for being shameless- if you have a secret, no matter what it is, no matter how painful of tactless, the eye is going to report it, and once it's in writing, the entire city is going to know your business.

msn, aim, yahoo- if one thing is more popular than the cell phone, it must be the internet. while both can be an escape and an annoyance at the same time, it's safe to say that they're an escape from the world .

in this day and age, just about everyone has a cell phone . the iphone, the DARE, everyone has the latest models- this is just a fun way to put your character out here, so post their phone's here ! .

twitter is the most popular new social networking website, and everyone's joining. share random personal information with your followers, or simply stalk celebrities and friends. fun, eh?

one of london's most prestigious single-sex private schools, victorie's reputation is as spotless as its marble floors. its tuition is far too much for most to afford; the adolescents who attend the school are, for the most part, the descendants of the world's most successful and elite. welcome, ladies, to victorie.

victorie's central court is a hub of student socialization - it's nearly always packed with students wandering to and from classes, chilling on the grass, purchasing an early morning latte from the court's starbucks, or studying quietly - psh. though boys are not permitted on victorie's campus, many boyfriends seem to visit the court during lunch hours.

the brother school to victorie, st. martin's philosophies practically mirror those of victorie, with the exception of one obvious detail. st. martin's is an all-boys school. with a tuition like that of victorie, st. martin's is difficult to get into and even more more difficult to afford. like victorie, those who attend st. martin's are primarily the spawn of the internationally renowned. welcome, boys, to st. martin's.

nearly as popular as the central court is to victorie's students, the athletics area of st. martin's is perpetually populated by shirtless / sweaty boys. most of the students of st. martin's participate in at least one or two after-school sports, as the st. martin's teams are renowned throughout the greater london for their undefeated record since nineteen forty-two.

quite beautiful in addition to being the main food-service location at oxford university, the dining hall was featured in the harry potter movies. filled with students at every lunch hour, the dining hall is both a place to eat and a prime location for socializing.

filled with thousands of varieties of plants and flowering bushes, the botanic gardens are one of the most peaceful and aesthetically pleasing locations on campus. students often come here to seek refuge from the constant bustle of london, or to hook up behind the rosebushes. oh, today's youth.

like any other library, bodleian contains an immense store of novels, non-fictions, memoirs, textbooks...any type of printed material a student could ever possibly wish for. additionally, if houses several rooms for quiet study, and two computer labs for student and faculty use.

seeing as the primary purpose of a university is to educate, the classrooms are essential to oxford's campus. though many students tend to skip classes and whatnot, those who don't can often be found listening to lectures within these very classrooms.

32 block is the housing for all the aspiring's. actors, writers, artists, or people just aspiring to get their degree- it seems to be those that radiate towards this form of living, because it's cheap, and it only has what you need to survive. considered one of the more infested places to live, it's surprising that the insect problem doesn't stop the rent anymore than it would, if there were no problems at all .

oriel heights provides a safe, pristine neighborhood for those with money. the real estate in this area is some of the most expensive in england, and the massive estates reflect their owners' wealth. home to many successful and famous londoners, oriel heights is truly a sight to behold.

the impressive tate modern is britain's national museum of modern art. housed in the former bankside power station on the banks of the river thames, the gallery displays major works by matisse and picasso as well as contemporary work, exhibitions and installations.

the décor at beach blanket babylon is quite extraordinary. follow tunnels, bridges and walkways around the cavernous interior, and you'll discover sumptuous rooms with names like the chapel, the gallery and the crypt.

good english food is hard to come by in places like hollywood. so when the stars visit london, it's no surprise that they head to the ivy. not only does it serve up traditional british dishes, but it also does so beautifully. classic treats such as shepherd's pie and fish cakes, teamed with warm, inviting surroundings and stained-glass windows, make it a very cosy place to dine.

located in ever-fashionable mayfair, cipriani opened in 2004, bringing top-end italian style to london. celebs at cipriani enjoy comforting italian dishes and delicious bellinis, before being photographed leaving the restaurant on the way to their next glamorous party.

if you're a fan of fashion, head to the berkeley's caramel room for the prêt-à-portea tea. the éclairs, cakes and fancies are all inspired by the latest fashion collections, and are served in miniature mouthfuls for the figure-conscious. madonna, gwynneth paltrow and the beckhams have all been spotted here.

if you have plenty of money to spend and want to sport the very best in designer clothes then bond street is the ideal place to go for some expensive retail therapy. popular with celebrities on a spree, it is one of london's most exclusive shopping areas.

if you're in search of unusual or vintage clothing, rare antiques and a vibrant, multicultural atmosphere, then notting hill is for you. it has a good selection of eclectic and alternative shops, but is also famous for its market, which takes place along portobello road.

the serpentine lake covers a large part of hyde park, and is the focal point for many of the park's activities. hire a pedalo or rowing boat to relax on the water or have a dip in the lido and paddling pool, open from june to september each year. the lake also has its own swimming club. members meet to swim in the lake every morning and take part in races at 8 am every saturday, whatever the weather.

if you're after a nice quiet spot by the water, head to st. katharine docks. hidden away next to the north end of tower bridge, this quiet harbour is home to a selection of swanky yachts, as well as some delightful restaurants. the canal-side coffee shops and colourful barges at little venice are the ideal destination for a calm afternoon out for all the family.

the saltwater room is one of the most pristine clubs in all of london. it's highlighted in blue, and nothing but saltwater fish tanks are on the walls, creating a very see through, underwater experience that is one of a kind. it's main purpose is a club, but it also rents out it's rooms for cocktail parties, weddings, and anything that's considered just as pristegious as the room it self. countless amounts of live artists have preformed in this club, though only the most elite can get in.

despite the odd name, hot fish is actually one of the hottest places to go to hang out. as a giant arcade, much like a grown up chuck e. cheese, it's by far one of the funner places in london .

this dance club has a different party each night, with music ranging from caribbean to house. with ladies' night two days a week, and where every night is single's night this is definately the most on the spot place to hang out .

welcome to the most exciting part of the forum. here, all your wildest dreams can come true- only not really. once you click on this board, you will be introduced into the world of out of character chat- this consists of away messages, random questions, and of course, the ever famous games section. this is the perfect place to go when you're looking for just a little more romp in your roleplay .

every site needs an advertisement section- whether you're trying to advertise somber and sweet, or you're a visitor and trying to advertise your own site, this is the place for you to be !

even if you aren't the most talented when it comes to making graphics, everyone wants to have beautiful things. if you're missing out on psp, or gimp, feel free to request any grahpics here- remember to include the play by name, and what you need. don't get too carried away !