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Equinox: Interactive Twilight RPG

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Twilight lives on in shared creative writing site.

On this site kids can:   connect with like-minded kids, create and share content, express themselves, play in a virtual world, play multiplayer games

Why We Rated This on for Ages 14 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Creative writing and plot development are highly valued on this site. Posts need to be at least a paragraph long and users are rewarded with special powers and privileges for posting detailed stories. One of the site's goals is to "encourage the development of literacy and analytical skills in a fun and original way."
  • User-created content:

    Focused on role-playing within the Twilight series, this site lets members make up their own subplots and storylines within the vampire theme.
  • Messages:

    The site promotes an extremely structured format and expects its members to maintain the highest level of authenticity and decorum. The administrators expect members to practice good manners and respect to fellow role players and will remove posts that don't follow these rules.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Although there is implied vampiric acts of violence against humans and animals, similar to the Meyer novels, the actual "hunting" is not really a focus of member's posts.
  • Sex:

    Characters flirt with each other and the plotlines of Bella and Edward's romance are strictly adhered to. Member character avatars generally use alluring photos, many based on the movies.
  • Language:

    In the extremely detailed member guidelines there are rules about language. The guidelines clearly state: "No swearing other than the couple of mild words used in the books will be allowed, and then must not be used to excess."
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

How safe is it?

  • Personal privacy:

    Guidelines state that users are not allowed to share personal information and posts will be removed or not post if they contain such content.
  • Online interaction:

    The site is highly interactive and users can do both role playing and "out of character" chatting on the site.
  • Parental controls:

    The site clearly states that it is for the PG-13 audience, in the age range of 13-18. Because a few plot developments cover material that might be for a more mature audience, there are special posts that include a PG-15 warning. These posts are only allowed to be created by users 15 and older and read by members of that age.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Equinox: Interactive Twilight RPG

Parents need to know that although this site calls itself an RPG (role-playing game), it's not really a game. It's a place for fans of the bestselling Twilight series to share their own creative writing based on the books -- sort of like an English class assignment that calls for writing alternative endings or scenes for a book. Although most of the content is tame, there are flirtatious and intense moments created by members writing out imaginary scenes from the storylines. The writing level is probably also more appropriate for older kids who will have the patience and understanding of literature to follow complex plots and write in-depth fiction. For that reason, this is a site that will allow teens an outlet to flex their creative muscle while immersing themselves in one of their favorite stories.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about Internet safety. Since this site is designed for teen users, the youngest members should know the ropes when it comes to being responsible on interactive Web sites. Be sure to read Internet Safety Tips for Middle School Kids.
  • Do you think fans can become too involved in a fictional story? Or, do you think it makes the reading experience more fun when you become totally wrapped up in the lives of non-existant characters? Check out How do You Manage Your Kids' Pop Culture Obession for tips on balancing things out. 
  • Can you think of other novels that sparked such a fan frenzy? What do these books have in common? Can you think of a stand-alone novel that you would like to see become a series?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • User content is age appropriate

    PERFECT!

    This site is amazing! My writing has improved, I understand the books better, and the layout is -gorgeous-! Like BallerinaWriter I have also learned how to make my own graphics through this site as well as learning how to write better. Kids reveiwing here should remember that this is for the site, not for the Twilight movie (which I agree could have been better in places). But this site.. wow there's absolutely nothing wrong with it at all!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • User content is age appropriate

    A Great Opportunity for Twilight Loving Teens

    I've been on Nox for a year and it's a wonderful site. My writing has improved a lot, both from writing and reading other people's writing. Character development is really stressed, and I've really learned about the process of watching a character develop and grow. I've also learned about graphic design from making graphics for the members. Nox has also given me so many wonderful opportunities. I've had the chance to help out with their encyclopedia project and participate in podcast with other Nox members from around the world. The site is a wonderful environment and the staff members are very helpful and considerate. It's a great place to be a part of.

  3. I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0

    That twiliight movie alsome

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 1.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • User content is age appropriate

    i dont really like the movie twilight i dont see why people freak out over the movie. i loved the book it was amazing i felt like i could relate to them and i felt as if i were there but the movie was a t-total let down i expected so much better. and im hoping new moon will meet my expectations

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Negative message

    EW!

    I hate Twilight. The movie was the worst thing I've seen in my life, the books were only a little better.

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