Group Rules * This is an advanced Rp. So... NO one-liners in your posts.
*Be creative with your character's, they are your creations.
*Be respectful to everyone on this group. ESPECIALLY the mods.
*Try to use proper grammar.
*No killing other peoples Characters without there permission.
*You may have romance, but not TOO intimate.
*Don't Rp with your character until Approved.
*Invite people often and enjoy yourself!
Note: Rules may be subject to change
Out Of Character and In Character
1. No OOC in say Anything typed in should always be In-Character. There are plenty of other threads for Out-of-Character messages. Even if it's something as innocent and simple as ((Whoops, typo)), you can just as easily put that in to speak to the people you are RPing with.
2. Keep OOC and IC Separate Do not use OOC excuses to avoid IC repurcussions of your character's actions. Conversely, do not take IC action against somebody for something that was OOC, or vice versa. That evil villain who wants to kill your character is not also an evil player who hates you as a player. Don't hold grudges OOCly for things that happen in RP. If you are unhappy or unsure, send them a message to clarify things.
3. No power-emoting Also referred to as "god-modding". This means dictating another character’s actions to them, or not leaving room for them to respond to a situation. An example would be an emote such as “Frilbo backstabs Brodo and pierces his heart.” The correct way of doing this would be phrasing it as “Frilbo attempts to backstab Brodo, trying to pierce his heart” or something similar which leaves room for the other player to react and respond how they choose. A couple of words can make all the difference. Power-emoting also includes actions which are totally unrealistic or unfeasible for your character to perform, such as parrying and dodging the blows of half a dozen swords from people attacking you simultaneously from every angle.
4. No meta-gaming “Metagaming” is using knowledge of IC things you have as a player, but which your character does not, in roleplaying. The simplest example is your character referring to somebody by their name without having been told it previously.
5. IC Actions = IC Consequences Every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Always be prepared to accept the logical consequences of your character's actions; if you attack and rob somebody, do not be surprised if they and their friends come after you with a vendetta, and do not take this personally.
6. Be Courteous To Each Other We are all here for the same reason: to have fun RPing. Respect your fellow players, and respect their right to have fun. Always remember that there is a human being on the other side of the character or forum post, and treat them with dignity. If something they do annoys or agitates you, go take a break, calm down, sleep on it.
7. OOC Consent Some players are sensitive or less accepting to some kinds of RP than others. Before you start any kind of complicated or extreme roleplaying which could seriously change or adversely affect another person's character, it should be talked over OOCly and agreed with the other player. Things like beating, torture, romance, serious wounds, and death are examples of such RP.
General
No godmodding. Godmodding is pretty much controlling other people's characters without their explicit permission. For example, I'm roleplaying with Mayari. Mayari's character is Jane, my character is Joe. (Note: This is not proper roleplay format, this is merely an example and should not be followed)
Joe: *tackles Jane and smacks her with a stuffed animal then stabs her*
This would be considered godmodding, as I did not allow Jane adequate time to put up a fight.
Don't kill other people's characters without permission. This is also out of courtesy. You don't just go on a homicidal rampage for no reason. It has to be related to plot, the creator of said character has to know about it, and it has to be explained. Use good grammar. Typing liek dis can really get on people's nerves. Sure, maybe the occasional typo or Im due to phone/iPod usage is okay, as long as it doesn't take away from your post and make it difficult to read.
What the HeadMod says goes. The HM created this roleplay. (S)He has the plot in their head, they know how they want it, they pay attention to what does and does not go with that idea in his head. You may disagree with the HM, perhaps explain why and propose an alternative idea, but in the end, HM has the right to say no. Don't leave them hanging. Were you supposed to post something just now? Or were you supposed to join a roleplay and they're waiting on you, but you're too busy or forgetful to join, or maybe you lost interest? CM the HM and explain yourself. It allows them to move on and keep the roleplay going.
No Mary Sues/Gary Stus. The definition of these two terms are pretty widely known, however Sues/Stus are ridiculously over/underpowered characters, that tend to dominate the role-play in one way or another. Not sure if your character is a Sue? If you're worried, one of the older members/admins/mod(s) will tell you. Not worried? We'll make sure you know your character is a Sue anyway.
More Info GENERAL RULES 1: When you are talking out of RP text, use "(( ))" to indicate such 2: When you are talking with only one character in the same area, you should not skip any lines; if you are talking with more than on character area, then you must separate them by skipping a line after the action and text of the first character, then starting the same thing for the next character [Note: this only applies if both characters are interacting with the same character(s); if they are in the same topic, but different areas of the topic, they must be posted in different comments.] 3: Any speech MUST be indicated with quotation marks and actions should be inidicated by "* *", but that is optional
GLOBAL RULES 1: You cannot skip between different RP storylines 2: You cannot skip between different time frames 3: You cannot declare your character(s) to know someone without permission from the other person(s) 4: You cannot declare your character(s) to share history or a background with another character(s) without permission from the other person(s)
ENTRY RULES 1: You cannot make another person(s) notice something; you have to let them notice it themselves 2: You cannot appear in-between or near other characters unless approved by the other person(s) and allowed to do so (usually for battles or something) 3: You cannot be dramatic, it MUST be a subtle entry (ie: no big flashes into the area, bothering other characters; no screaming; no making other objects fly around when you entry, bothering other characters, etc.) [Note: exceptions are allowed if approved by the other person(s) if you are in a battle or something, but it must still be kept in moderation.] 4: You cannot move or come into contact with another character(s) when you enter
SOCIAL RULES 1: You cannot control the conversation or be the center of attention 2: You cannot interrupt someone else's conversations (unless permitted by the other person(s)) 3: You cannot make person say something, nor may you tell them to say something outside of RP chat (your character may tell them to say something in RP chat, but they are allowed to refuse) 4: You cannot relate to someone else's background or history without the consent of the other person(s)
BATTLE RULES 1: No godmodding (ie: being invincible, overpowered, etc.) 2: No controlling other people 3: You CANNOT kill another person(s)'s character without their permission 4: You MUST allow the other person to CHOOSE to accept or avoid an attack [Note: there are some exceptions to this rule once you are familiar with the rules and the feel of RP battles, but you must still keep it in moderation; it cannot be a big attack (ie: cutting someone's head off, stabbing their heart or lungs, etc.) and you must allow the other person(s) to do the same.] 5: You CANNOT say where a character(s) got hit, nor how they took damage (ie: you cannot say that their head exploded from being struck by a Lightning bolt [I'm talking to you, here, Grim. XD], they became crippled, they lost a limb, etc.) [Note: again, there are exceptions to this rule, as well; following the same exceptions as rules #4 and #6 6: You may ONLY make ONE attack at a time, still following rule #4 [Note: again, there are exceptions to this rule once you are familiar with the rules and the feel of RP battles, but you must still keep it in moderation; you cannot go into a frenzy (attacks that count over 5 in this case) and you must allow the other person(s) to do the same.] 7: You may not make any moves without giving the other person(s) a chance to do something (this includes running away, teleporting (not blinking), summoning things, banishing the person(s) (and it must be approved by the person(s), etc.) 8: You MUST take damage at some point
* This is an advanced Rp. So... NO one-liners in
your posts.
*Be creative with your character's, they are your creations.
*Be respectful to everyone on this group. ESPECIALLY the mods.
*Try to use proper grammar.
*No killing other peoples Characters without there permission.
*You may have romance, but not TOO intimate.
*Don't Rp with your character until Approved.
*Invite people often and enjoy yourself!
Note: Rules may be subject to change
Out Of Character and In Character
1. No OOC in say
Anything typed in should always be In-Character. There are plenty of other threads for Out-of-Character messages. Even if it's something as innocent and simple as ((Whoops, typo)), you can just as easily put that in to speak to the people you are RPing with.
2. Keep OOC and IC Separate
Do not use OOC excuses to avoid IC repurcussions of your character's actions. Conversely, do not take IC action against somebody for something that was OOC, or vice versa. That evil villain who wants to kill your character is not also an evil player who hates you as a player. Don't hold grudges OOCly for things that happen in RP. If you are unhappy or unsure, send them a message to clarify things.
3. No power-emoting
Also referred to as "god-modding". This means dictating another character’s actions to them, or not leaving room for them to respond to a situation. An example would be an emote such as “Frilbo backstabs Brodo and pierces his heart.” The correct way of doing this would be phrasing it as “Frilbo attempts to backstab Brodo, trying to pierce his heart” or something similar which leaves room for the other player to react and respond how they choose. A couple of words can make all the difference. Power-emoting also includes actions which are totally unrealistic or unfeasible for your character to perform, such as parrying and dodging the blows of half a dozen swords from people attacking you simultaneously from every angle.
4. No meta-gaming
“Metagaming” is using knowledge of IC things you have as a player, but which your character does not, in roleplaying. The simplest example is your character referring to somebody by their name without having been told it previously.
5. IC Actions = IC Consequences
Every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Always be prepared to accept the logical consequences of your character's actions; if you attack and rob somebody, do not be surprised if they and their friends come after you with a vendetta, and do not take this personally.
6. Be Courteous To Each Other
We are all here for the same reason: to have fun RPing. Respect your fellow players, and respect their right to have fun. Always remember that there is a human being on the other side of the character or forum post, and treat them with dignity. If something they do annoys or agitates you, go take a break, calm down, sleep on it.
7. OOC Consent
Some players are sensitive or less accepting to some kinds of RP than others. Before you start any kind of complicated or extreme roleplaying which could seriously change or adversely affect another person's character, it should be talked over OOCly and agreed with the other player. Things like beating, torture, romance, serious wounds, and death are examples of such RP.
General
No godmodding. Godmodding is pretty much controlling other people's characters without their explicit permission. For example, I'm roleplaying with Mayari. Mayari's character is Jane, my character is Joe. (Note: This is not proper roleplay format, this is merely an example and should not be followed)
Joe: *tackles Jane and smacks her with a stuffed animal then stabs her*
This would be considered godmodding, as I did not allow Jane adequate time to put up a fight.
Don't kill other people's characters without permission. This is also out of courtesy. You don't just go on a homicidal rampage for no reason. It has to be related to plot, the creator of said character has to know about it, and it has to be explained.
Use good grammar. Typing liek dis can really get on people's nerves. Sure, maybe the occasional typo or Im due to phone/iPod usage is okay, as long as it doesn't take away from your post and make it difficult to read.
What the HeadMod says goes. The HM created this roleplay. (S)He has the plot in their head, they know how they want it, they pay attention to what does and does not go with that idea in his head. You may disagree with the HM, perhaps explain why and propose an alternative idea, but in the end, HM has the right to say no.
Don't leave them hanging. Were you supposed to post something just now? Or were you supposed to join a roleplay and they're waiting on you, but you're too busy or forgetful to join, or maybe you lost interest? CM the HM and explain yourself. It allows them to move on and keep the roleplay going.
No Mary Sues/Gary Stus. The definition of these two terms are pretty widely known, however Sues/Stus are ridiculously over/underpowered characters, that tend to dominate the role-play in one way or another. Not sure if your character is a Sue? If you're worried, one of the older members/admins/mod(s) will tell you. Not worried? We'll make sure you know your character is a Sue anyway.
More Info
GENERAL RULES
1: When you are talking out of RP text, use "(( ))" to indicate such
2: When you are talking with only one character in the same area, you should not skip any lines; if you are talking with more than on character area, then you must separate them by skipping a line after the action and text of the first character, then starting the same thing for the next character [Note: this only applies if both characters are interacting with the same character(s); if they are in the same topic, but different areas of the topic, they must be posted in different comments.]
3: Any speech MUST be indicated with quotation marks and actions should be inidicated by "* *", but that is optional
GLOBAL RULES
1: You cannot skip between different RP storylines
2: You cannot skip between different time frames
3: You cannot declare your character(s) to know someone without permission from the other person(s)
4: You cannot declare your character(s) to share history or a background with another character(s) without permission from the other person(s)
ENTRY RULES
1: You cannot make another person(s) notice something; you have to let them notice it themselves
2: You cannot appear in-between or near other characters unless approved by the other person(s) and allowed to do so (usually for battles or something)
3: You cannot be dramatic, it MUST be a subtle entry (ie: no big flashes into the area, bothering other characters; no screaming; no making other objects fly around when you entry, bothering other characters, etc.) [Note: exceptions are allowed if approved by the other person(s) if you are in a battle or something, but it must still be kept in moderation.]
4: You cannot move or come into contact with another character(s) when you enter
SOCIAL RULES
1: You cannot control the conversation or be the center of attention
2: You cannot interrupt someone else's conversations (unless permitted by the other person(s))
3: You cannot make person say something, nor may you tell them to say something outside of RP chat (your character may tell them to say something in RP chat, but they are allowed to refuse)
4: You cannot relate to someone else's background or history without the consent of the other person(s)
BATTLE RULES
1: No godmodding (ie: being invincible, overpowered, etc.)
2: No controlling other people
3: You CANNOT kill another person(s)'s character without their permission
4: You MUST allow the other person to CHOOSE to accept or avoid an attack [Note: there are some exceptions to this rule once you are familiar with the rules and the feel of RP battles, but you must still keep it in moderation; it cannot be a big attack (ie: cutting someone's head off, stabbing their heart or lungs, etc.) and you must allow the other person(s) to do the same.]
5: You CANNOT say where a character(s) got hit, nor how they took damage (ie: you cannot say that their head exploded from being struck by a Lightning bolt [I'm talking to you, here, Grim. XD], they became crippled, they lost a limb, etc.) [Note: again, there are exceptions to this rule, as well; following the same exceptions as rules #4 and #6
6: You may ONLY make ONE attack at a time, still following rule #4 [Note: again, there are exceptions to this rule once you are familiar with the rules and the feel of RP battles, but you must still keep it in moderation; you cannot go into a frenzy (attacks that count over 5 in this case) and you must allow the other person(s) to do the same.]
7: You may not make any moves without giving the other person(s) a chance to do something (this includes running away, teleporting (not blinking), summoning things, banishing the person(s) (and it must be approved by the person(s), etc.)
8: You MUST take damage at some point