Short Codes
Nocturne employs a variety of short codes to make your life easier. This includes codes you can use on forums, on character profiles, and potentially elsewhere on the site depending on your needs. If you've checked the Character Cuztomization page, then you know you can use shortcodes to pull character information such as their full name using {fullname}.
Here's some other functional short codes that you can use either on character profiles or on forum posts.
Here's some other functional short codes that you can use either on character profiles or on forum posts.
Forum-specific Shortcodes
Shortcode | How it Looks | What it Does | Where Used |
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[Language](Translation) | Example: [Oui](Yes) | Allows readers to click a word or phrase in your post to toggle between the original language and your translation. In this example, the post will show "Oui", and clicking it will change it to "Yes". | Forum Posts |
[ooc]Text[/ooc] | Text |
Adds an OOC note to your post, wherever you enter it | Forum Posts |
[note]Text[/note] | Text |
Adds a different OOC note to your post, wherever you enter it | Forum Posts |
[fight]Attack: Defense: Injuries: Summary:[/fight] |
Attack: |
Adds a div specifically for describing fight actions | Forum Posts |
[hunt]Text[/hunt] | Text |
Adds a note describing hunting skill use. | Forum Posts |
[medic]Text[/medic] | Text |
Adds a note describing medic skill use. | Forum Posts |
[charisma]Text[/charisma] | Text |
Adds a note describing charisma skill use. | Forum Posts |
[scout]Text[/scout] | Text |
Adds a note describing scouting skill use. | Forum Posts |
[observe]Text[/observe] | Text |
Adds a note describing observation skill use. | Forum Posts |
Character Profile Shortcodes
Shortcode | How it Looks | What it Does | Where Used |
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{char#} | Firstname | Uses character's ID to link their first name to their profile. {char1} links to character # 1 and shows their firstname, for example. | Character Profiles |
{charfull#} | Firstname Lastname | Uses character's ID to link their full name to their profile. {charfull1} links to character # 1 and shows their full name. | Character Profiles |
{abuse} | Abuse | Flags physical, emotional, or psychological abuse themes. | Character Profiles |
{bodyimage} | Body Image | Flags content related to body dysmorphia or image struggles. | Character Profiles |
{contentwarning} | Content Warning | General warning label. Recommended to use alongside specific tags below. | Character Profiles |
{death} | Death | Includes character death or death themes. | Character Profiles |
{discrimination} | Discrimination | Highlights themes of prejudice, bias, or exclusion. | Character Profiles |
{disturbingactions} | Disturbing Actions | Flags harmful behavior, disturbing acts, or graphic conduct. | Character Profiles |
{disturbingthoughts} | Disturbing Thoughts | Marks themes related to distressing inner monologue, intrusive thoughts, etc. | Character Profiles |
{druguse} | Drug Use | Mentions or depicts use of drugs or altered states. | Character Profiles |
{grooming} | Grooming | Indicates inappropriate non-sexual attention from an adult to a young character 8 months or older. | Character Profiles |
{incest} | Incest | Marks familial romantic/sexual relationships. | Character Profiles |
{manipulation} | Manipulation | Flags for themes of coercion, gaslighting, or exploitation. | Character Profiles |
{pupdeath} | Pup Death | Specifically marks death of young characters or pups. | Character Profiles |
{selfharm} | Self Harm | Includes content related to self-inflicted injury. | Character Profiles |
{sexualassault} | Sexual Assault | Serious warning for non-consensual sexual content. | Character Profiles |
{sexualthemes} | Sexual Themes | Indicates sexual content or suggestive material. | Character Profiles |
{stronglanguage} | Strong Language | Indicates profanity or vulgar language. | Character Profiles |
{suicide} | Suicide | Marks suicidal ideation, discussion, or attempts. | Character Profiles |
{violence} | Violence | Warns for physical conflict, combat, or injury. | Character Profiles |
Last Edited: July 24, 2025
Editor: Carey