Post by Susan the Gentle on May 19, 2008 15:32:40 GMT -5
Roleplay considerately with others --- We are here, as a community, to have fun. When roleplaying, you must always keep this in mind. First and foremost, you must never do anything that effects another’s character unless you are reasonably sure that they do not mind. This extends to non-battle situations as well. If someone’s character has a hood over their face, and their face is supposed to be hidden, do not make your character catch a glimpse of it without their consent. If someone is eavesdropping on a conversation, don't make your character spot them immediately or unrealistically. On the other hand, if there is a supposedly private conversation going on, don't make your character eavesdrop, unless you believe there is reason for it to be all right. In the end, I couldn't possibly give enough examples to cover everything – just try to use your common sense, and don't disrupt other people’s plans or stories, and treat their posts and they themselves with respect.
No flaming, profanity, racial slurs --- This rule is self-evident, and means just what it says. For those of you who are unaware, flaming is the term used to refer to insults, or saying anything with the intent of causing hurt.
No Rent-a-modding --- Many members, when they see rule breaking or double-posting or something they perceive to be bad in some way take it upon themselves to hand out chastisement. That is called rent-a-modding, and it is not allowed. Unless you are a Mod or Admin, you do NOT have the authority to try to enforce our rules, not even verbally. No being a tattle-tale, this is not kindergarten.
Punishments --- Depending on the severity of a rule-breaking, you will be given a strike. Three strikes earn you a week-long ban. Six earn a permanent ban. Other punishments may be administered at the discretion of the Mod council. Remember for every action there is a reaction.
Mod or Admin power abuse --- If you believe a Mod or Admin is abusing their position in some way, whether it is giving unjust punishments or acting as if certain rules do not apply to them, notify another Mod or Admin.
Creativity --- Please be creative with your. Not everyone can be pure-blood. Not everyone can be a werewolf or any of that nature. Please try and keep this in mind when plaything in this storyline. We want to see people trying to make something worth wild to play with. If you can not give a LONG account as to why this character got to be this or how this character got that then don't play it.
Sexual Activity --- There will be sexual role play, there will be cursing, there will be violence but with that being said you will need to put a 'Rated R' in the threat so others can see it's rated R.
Activity --- You are required to have your character participate in at least three IC activities. We know that people have a life outside of this group and maybe they have more then one character in group but please try and be active. If you can not then we can not waste out time keeping you around. This is not Kindergarten.
Click role play --- If you came on to this storyline looking to play with just one person or two and no one other, the moment we see this happening you will get one warning and then after that a PM saying thank you for your role play but you are no longer in this storyline. If you can not play with everyone then you can not play at all. It’s that age old saying ‘you can’t have your cake and eat it too’. Be true to your character just be active and play with others.
Drama --- Yep, this storyline will have a lot of drama in it, lies, the screwing of each others back, the hate, the love and then pain as well as laughs and screams all wrapped into one. If you can not handle this kind of play wonderful. If you mix OOC (Out of Character) with IC (In Character) then you will be banned, there are not many things that will get you banned but that is one of the main ones. Now it goes without saying as a mun you are the director of your own character, what your character does you made them do so be prepared for the old saying ‘with every action there is a reaction’. If your character goes after another characters lover it’s you playing your character not your character playing you, so when the drama unfolds and you can’t handle it don’t bring your sad whimpers about this or that to a Admin. We have other things to do then baby-sit. That also goes for the person that starts stuff.
Role Play experience --- I have seen many people that have only been playing for one or two years and they are amazing and I have seen people that have been playing for years that are amazing. We understand people give as good as they get or most do but if you cannot keep an average post length of one full paragraph then this is not the storyline for you. We expect people to put forth work into their characters not just feed off others like leeches. Please put effort into your character, try and be something and not just a one liner and we are not asking you to write a novel just put something into the role play.
No flaming, profanity, racial slurs --- This rule is self-evident, and means just what it says. For those of you who are unaware, flaming is the term used to refer to insults, or saying anything with the intent of causing hurt.
No Rent-a-modding --- Many members, when they see rule breaking or double-posting or something they perceive to be bad in some way take it upon themselves to hand out chastisement. That is called rent-a-modding, and it is not allowed. Unless you are a Mod or Admin, you do NOT have the authority to try to enforce our rules, not even verbally. No being a tattle-tale, this is not kindergarten.
Punishments --- Depending on the severity of a rule-breaking, you will be given a strike. Three strikes earn you a week-long ban. Six earn a permanent ban. Other punishments may be administered at the discretion of the Mod council. Remember for every action there is a reaction.
Mod or Admin power abuse --- If you believe a Mod or Admin is abusing their position in some way, whether it is giving unjust punishments or acting as if certain rules do not apply to them, notify another Mod or Admin.
Creativity --- Please be creative with your. Not everyone can be pure-blood. Not everyone can be a werewolf or any of that nature. Please try and keep this in mind when plaything in this storyline. We want to see people trying to make something worth wild to play with. If you can not give a LONG account as to why this character got to be this or how this character got that then don't play it.
Sexual Activity --- There will be sexual role play, there will be cursing, there will be violence but with that being said you will need to put a 'Rated R' in the threat so others can see it's rated R.
Activity --- You are required to have your character participate in at least three IC activities. We know that people have a life outside of this group and maybe they have more then one character in group but please try and be active. If you can not then we can not waste out time keeping you around. This is not Kindergarten.
Click role play --- If you came on to this storyline looking to play with just one person or two and no one other, the moment we see this happening you will get one warning and then after that a PM saying thank you for your role play but you are no longer in this storyline. If you can not play with everyone then you can not play at all. It’s that age old saying ‘you can’t have your cake and eat it too’. Be true to your character just be active and play with others.
Drama --- Yep, this storyline will have a lot of drama in it, lies, the screwing of each others back, the hate, the love and then pain as well as laughs and screams all wrapped into one. If you can not handle this kind of play wonderful. If you mix OOC (Out of Character) with IC (In Character) then you will be banned, there are not many things that will get you banned but that is one of the main ones. Now it goes without saying as a mun you are the director of your own character, what your character does you made them do so be prepared for the old saying ‘with every action there is a reaction’. If your character goes after another characters lover it’s you playing your character not your character playing you, so when the drama unfolds and you can’t handle it don’t bring your sad whimpers about this or that to a Admin. We have other things to do then baby-sit. That also goes for the person that starts stuff.
Role Play experience --- I have seen many people that have only been playing for one or two years and they are amazing and I have seen people that have been playing for years that are amazing. We understand people give as good as they get or most do but if you cannot keep an average post length of one full paragraph then this is not the storyline for you. We expect people to put forth work into their characters not just feed off others like leeches. Please put effort into your character, try and be something and not just a one liner and we are not asking you to write a novel just put something into the role play.