there's always those few things that one needs to know besides the rules when they're joining a site. this is the place to find any other helpful information before joining the site. updates and announcements will also be posted on this board.

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so you've decided to join different directions? smart choice you've made. this is where you may submit your application which will then be looked over by the staff and accepted or declined. good luck!

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no person would be complete without having relationships with the people around them. here is where you can keep track of all your interactions with other people.

looking for something to get your character involved with? here is where you can get yourself involved with plots and post any plot ideas you may have to share with the other members of the site.

a mall this large could only be found in buxington. metropolis is huge and filled with well over fifty different stores, spanned across five different floors. one could shop all day and not even reach every store.

one of the most lovely places in london, ridgewood houses some of the greatest scenery in all of england. many animals call ridgewood home and if you're lucky you'll catch a glimpse of one while you're out walking the trails. a large park is set up for the younger children to play on.

the prima lounge is located in the heart of buxington. it is a suave little cocktail lounge that always has a hired piano player cranking out the melodies all night. formal dress is a must-have for anyone who wishes to enter.

french cuisine has hit a whole new high at 'le suave. the food is absolutely the best and the price definitely lets one know that. nice dress is always required and the tables are booked months in advance.

while it's not the most high class place, starbucks is a must-have in buxington. how would the rich survive without their morning frappucino? the prices are the same as any other starbucks here, but the place is a little more spritzed up than most.

a large cinema with fifteen different viewing auditoriums, quarters is a favorite among teenagers, adults, and children alike. the best new movies are always playing for a fair price.

while it might not be as lavish or good as starbucks, fiera is a good place to get a good deal on tasty coffee and other caffeinated beverages. it also holds open mic nights and sometimes has local bands playing.

little amore's is the local italian restaurant. it's not the most fancy place, but it's always a good stop on a first date. the food is delicious and always very-well priced.

benning rec is a nice recreational center located in the heart of aeidale. it's home to a work out room as well as an indoor pool and some indoor basketball courts. always a good place to hang out.

bermudez is the local night club that is open every night from nine to three in the morning. it's a pretty hot club that's a little lax on checking id most of the time.

the nearest hospital in fifty miles, stuart caters to all sort of medical needs. from the smallest cough to the largest surgeries, stuart hospital can always help.

it's only natural that the strip club is in the slums of the city. the girls working here obviously need the money and the poor money need something to lift their spirits every once and while, don't they?

definitely not the kind of alley you'd want to walk down at night. this is the alley where all the homeless people live. gangs also tend to hang out down here at night. it's a place one doesn't go unless they have to.

posed as a normal shack, thunder shack is actually the drug house of the city. anyone looking for any kind of drugs can find them here. it's not exactly the most safe place to hang out though.

dodgers is the irish restaurant located in grator. it's not the greatest place in the world, but the food is good enough and comes at a really cheap price. and who doesn't like some irish beer?

feilding is probably the nicest place in all of grator slums and that's only because it lies right on the outskirts. it's a well kept beach on the shores of lake everlast. it'd cold most of the year, but it's always a nice place in the summer.

most every normal person now days has a cell phone. they come in some many shapes, sizes, and colors and they're quite possibly the most handy device to have on you at all time. wouldn't want to miss a call now, would we?

so it's not the quickest way to communicate with other people, but e-mail is still a very helpful tool. say you want to leave someone a message who isn't online. e-mail is just the way to make that possible.

talking is always fun if you're into that kind of thing. this is the only place you can really let loose and just go crazy talking to people on different directions. and don't worry, we're all a little crazy.

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deep down, we all know we're a little concieted and love telling people about ourselves. so we're here to cater to your needs. apply for a sub-board here so you can tell us all about you.

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sometimes those lovely other members decide to offer graphics and if they do this is the place they will offer them at. and if the staff really loves them then they'll get their own sub-board.

all sites need one, different directions being no exception. if you feel the need to advertise then you may do so here. please post on the appropriate board.

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