Post by Rhiannon on Sept 8, 2009 23:05:50 GMT -5
General Rules:
* ICA=ICC. Bluntly put, this means "In-Character Actions = In-Character Consequences." If your character walks up to an angry, drooling Jabberwocky and punches it in the nose? Expect your arm to get bitten off. Your character is responsible for their own actions. You may not simply brush off or ignore consequences because you don't like them. If you don't want something bad to happen to your character that you cannot avoid, don't start crap. So unless you're Suna himself, do not take on like a bajillion baddies at once. Whether you like it our not, you'll end up spending a lot of time under the tender loving care of the priestess and/or physicians.
* Respect your fellow players! We're big believers in treating others the way you’d like to be treated. Be polite in all posts—in and out of character. If you have a problem with another player, please try to work it out civilly, and between just the two of you. If you cannot solve the problem, please tell the admin, no one else. Nobody likes a hater!
* Be patient with others, please. You cannot make a post and expect a response within 30 seconds. Anyone who has nothing to do but RP 24/7 probably needs another hobby or two, and some of us (your lovely admin here included) have full-time jobs that require our attention if we would like to continue getting paid. Please remember, roleplay is not the be all, end all of human existence. People have other things to do. Be patient while waiting for replies.
* This roleplay will be a descriptive one. No three-word posts. No one-liners. Please try to post at least TWO nice, descriptive paragraphs per post.
* Limit out of character actions in roleplay posts. Too much oocness can be very distracting, and at times annoying to other players. So please put OOC posts in the OOC section.
* Please do not spam. Just don’t do it. There will eventually be a section for advertising, so contain spam there.
* Please keep everything rated PG-13 or below in the main boards. Swearing is allowed, as is mild nudity, but full-out sex is NOT. No exceptions. There are boards for that in each kingdom, and it is password protected for a REASON. Be kind to the fact that there just may be folks UNDER 18 here. NOTHING of an adult nature is to be seen in boards that are not password protected.
* On the swearing rule, you may ONLY use it if your character would. Try not to do it at ALL in OOC posts, or in the chat. It can offend people. Absolutely NO F-bomb.
* Please keep all scenes as themely as possibly. Some things may not fit into this world, and I will trust you to use your best judgement to that. I will not put anything strict out, but if it becomes an issue, I will.
* Contact a mod to get the password. We trust you to use your best judgment and you should be 18 to enter these areas. If it is illegal where you live to view adult material under 18, you shouldn't be in there.
* Though the board is rated PG-13, please act mature. Drama queens and attention seekers will NOT be tolerated in or out of character. If you really have a problem thinking your character is being ignored, tell the admin.
* If your character enters a scene that is already going on, please be patient. If two characters are talking they might not notice yours right away. Don’t take this as an insult. Just be patient.
* Moding or powerplaying will not be tolerated. Definitions of moding are as follows:
A. When a player ignores the posts of other players although he's in their presence and their actions should affect his character.
B. When a player refuses to acknowledge the traditional rules of combat - For example, claiming an attack or action didn't or couldn't do damage to his character when he's playing a character not equipped to defend against said attack or action. Or refusal to recognize the strengths and abilities of his opponent (underestimating his enemy).
C. When a player is playing a character that is far too powerful without weaknesses. - For example, a demon who is also able to wield holy powers and avoid all possible attacks.
D. When a player takes an action that would be considered impossible for his character - For example, a mere human prying free from an ancient vampire's embrace or a human taking an elf unaware without magical enhancement.
* Any fights that take place will be done in the turn-based form. This is a term usually used for chatrooms, but it has meaning here too.
A. First, you cannot do multiple moves in one post. A punch and a kick are okay, but nothing outrageous.
B. Secondly, you cannot call a hit or any sort of damage on your opponent. If they acknowledge being hit, they call the damage themselves.
C. You absolutely cannot dodge everything. This is a form of moding and will not be tolerated.
* You cannot play another person's character.
* This relates mostly to posting in the password protected boards. You need to note me for that password, and only if you are USING it! If you're not involved in anything going on in there, you don't need to go in there.
* Also considering the password protected boards, please make sure everything is consensual with the other player, even if the roleplay itself is not. Even if there is non-con in the roleplay itself, please remember to ask if the person you're playing with is okay with taking it that far. There is so such thing as a fade-to-black, and please don't be offended if someone doesn't want to rp that with your character. It doesn't mean they don't like you or the character... it's just something they're not comfortable with.
* This rp is turn based, so that means your character doesn't have to post every other time if there are several people involved in a thread. Give everybody a chance to reply before you take another turn. (The exception for this is if a character is unconscious...they don't have to post again until they wake up). The rule is also null and void if a person has not posted for two days or more.
* You may have as many characters as you would like so long as you stay active with ALL of them. My usual suggestion is to keep it at five. And try to spread out your characters if you have more than one... we need folks from all the kingdoms!
* If you play more than one character, please make sure you have an account for each one.
* Type properly. Most people have access to spell check through some program, so please, use it. Do not use chatspeak in regular posts~ do not use 'u' for you, 'y' for why, et-cetera.
* Do NOT bump threads. It's one of my biggest pet peeves. The ONLY exception to this rule is the 'chat in session' thread.
Character Rules:
* Please check the character information board for a list of acceptable races. Some creatures, like those seen in cryptozoology, may not fit in to anything but the Afterdark, so ask if you want to play something not listed.
* If you’re not sure if the character you want to play will fit in, ask the admin.
* As of right now you may play up to FIVE characters.
* Before you start playing, your character application must be approved by a moderator.
* If you want to give up one of your characters for another, and you have no extra slots, you must wait for TWO WEEKS before picking up the other character you want. This is to (hopefully) discourage people from adding and dropping characters continuously.
* Your character must be at least seven years old. This is so they can take care of themselves (feeding and dressing and such). It's not fair to burden other characters with a three year old. An exception to this rule would be a mother with an npc baby. Players with a dependent child character must keep the child with an adult character of their own.
* You cannot attach your character to someone else's without the other person’s permission. This goes for scenes both inside and outside of the password boxes.
* You may not force someone else to play a character based on the past/actions/conditions of your character.
* This game is slash friendly. Straight/bi/gay, it's all good here. Just don't be a dick about it and remember not all people will play characters who swing the same way as yours. :3
* Character cloning is not allowed. This means that if you have created a character that looks like and has the same attitude and abilities as, say, Sonic the Hedgehog or something, you can not play them. Believe it or not, this is a form of plagiarism!
* Just because a character is mean to your character, it does not mean that you as the typist are not liked. Some characters are just jerks, and you don’t have to take it personally if they act rude. Remember, it’s just a game.
* When introducing a character, it is your responsibility to have them interact with others. Do NOT complain that your character is being ignored if you have not already made an attempt to interact-- a verbal attempt to interact. Standing and watching a group does not count as an attempt to interact.
* The only technical villains here are those in the Afterdark, but keep in mind: once you're part of the Afterdark, YOU CANNOT LEAVE IT. So no characters who "left" the Afterdark, or those that want to. You become something else there. You would not be accepted outside of it.
* Whatever kingdom you are with, you can plot against the enemy kingdom. Just make sure folks are okay with your actions and that YOU are okay with what consequences may arise.
* Remember, you are playing a character, not yourself. If you personally do not like a character, it does NOT mean the character you are playing does. If you would do a certain thing in a situation, your character may do something else. Think things through before you type and you will come up with the best in character post.
* Do not complain if another character is mean to yours, unless it is something ooc for that character. Some characters just aren't nice. The typist is NOT being mean to you. They're just playing the character. Do NOT hold back from posting in character because you're worried how others will respond. Play the character properly, and others will respond accordingly.
* We are cool with people interested in the more eclectic interests in the fandom, but please keep in mind that we want everyone to be comfortable here. Keep things themely. If you have a question as to whether or not something you would be interested in doing in-or-out of the password boxes, please pm a mod.
And yeah, that is a LOT. But, it's specific. It's good to know. If you DO have any other questions, PM a mod. :D We'll help ya out! Don't forget to post a reply if you've read this. Oh, and I can split the atom.