Post by Linz on Jun 10, 2010 12:01:06 GMT -5
Please read these rules and guidelines all the way through. They contain important information about the forum and will help to eliminate questions.
Wondering how our winners are selected for the spotlight?
Member of the Month: MotM is the member who has the highest post count of the previous month. Because of this, post counts are reset monthly. Only IC posts are counted.
Character of the Month: CotM is the best character as selected by staff.
Thread of the Month: TotM is the longest and/or most eventful thread of the pervious month as selected by staff.
Special Awards: Occasionally other categories will posted as a means of recoginizing other members for certain acheivements or generous acts.
-Respect-
This is one of the most important, and basic, of rules. Respect the staff. Respect the other members. Respect everyone and we will respect you.
-Word Minimum-
As much as I hate word minimums, without one people seem to think they can use constant one liners. To avoid this particularly annoying issue I've placed a word minimum of 100 words. This is very reasonable so please try to meet, if not exceed, the minimum. (Note: We do not word count every post. Only ones that look short so don't worry about being 1 or 2 words under the limit.)
-Character Limits-
Because I have met people who can easily handle 20+ characters and others who can barely handle 1, there is no set limit. The only rule is this: know your personal limits and do not create more than you can handle. I will refuse to accept your characters if you appear to be struggling.
-Multiple Accounts-
You will have one main account. This is your account for OOC posts as well the account staff members will be addressing you at. Each Character you have gets a seperate account. Read more about this on the character board.
-Maturity-
This a mature RPG. Violence, swearing, and mature themes are permitted but don't go overboard. In other words follow the Proboards TOS. because of TOS all content has to be PG-13. If you have the need to do something non-pg 13... take it somewhere else I guess. Because it's not technically allowed in PMs either. I don't like the rule but it's still one we must follow.
-Timeline-
Three months in the RPG = One real month
One season in the RPG = One real month
One year in the RPG = Four real months
There will be annoucements reminding you to update your characters age when the time comes to do so.
-Multiple Threads-
In order to avoid confusion Character may be in no more than five threads at the same time. Again, if you cannot handle five threads then do not be in five threads. Five is the maximum however for anyone.
-Basic Roleplay Rules-
I shouldn't actually have to put this up but no powerplaying, godmoding, mary-sues, etc. If you are not familiar with these terms. LOOK THEM UP. Also, you may not kill anyone elses character without their consent. Ever.
-Nightmares are Special-
There is a single exception to the powerplaying rule. When a human is possessed by a Nightmare, the nightmare can force them to do anything. Taking possession without the other person allowing it is not permitted but once the person is possessed they've given up their character's freewill until daylight. Human characters should let them get possessed sometimes, keep the RP interesting!
-Picture Usage-
Make sure to properly site any pictures you use to reference your characters. If you don't know how to do this, then don't use pictures.
-Set Ups and Romance-
While romance is allowed, it is not the focus of the RPG and should not become the focus. If you want romance as a main focus you might as well be having a one on one RPG. Going along with that, don't set up romances to happen with you friends or whatever. It is extremely annoying.
-"Of the Month" Awards-
This is one of the most important, and basic, of rules. Respect the staff. Respect the other members. Respect everyone and we will respect you.
-Word Minimum-
As much as I hate word minimums, without one people seem to think they can use constant one liners. To avoid this particularly annoying issue I've placed a word minimum of 100 words. This is very reasonable so please try to meet, if not exceed, the minimum. (Note: We do not word count every post. Only ones that look short so don't worry about being 1 or 2 words under the limit.)
-Character Limits-
Because I have met people who can easily handle 20+ characters and others who can barely handle 1, there is no set limit. The only rule is this: know your personal limits and do not create more than you can handle. I will refuse to accept your characters if you appear to be struggling.
-Multiple Accounts-
You will have one main account. This is your account for OOC posts as well the account staff members will be addressing you at. Each Character you have gets a seperate account. Read more about this on the character board.
-Maturity-
This a mature RPG. Violence, swearing, and mature themes are permitted but don't go overboard. In other words follow the Proboards TOS. because of TOS all content has to be PG-13. If you have the need to do something non-pg 13... take it somewhere else I guess. Because it's not technically allowed in PMs either. I don't like the rule but it's still one we must follow.
-Timeline-
Three months in the RPG = One real month
One season in the RPG = One real month
One year in the RPG = Four real months
There will be annoucements reminding you to update your characters age when the time comes to do so.
-Multiple Threads-
In order to avoid confusion Character may be in no more than five threads at the same time. Again, if you cannot handle five threads then do not be in five threads. Five is the maximum however for anyone.
-Basic Roleplay Rules-
I shouldn't actually have to put this up but no powerplaying, godmoding, mary-sues, etc. If you are not familiar with these terms. LOOK THEM UP. Also, you may not kill anyone elses character without their consent. Ever.
-Nightmares are Special-
There is a single exception to the powerplaying rule. When a human is possessed by a Nightmare, the nightmare can force them to do anything. Taking possession without the other person allowing it is not permitted but once the person is possessed they've given up their character's freewill until daylight. Human characters should let them get possessed sometimes, keep the RP interesting!
-Picture Usage-
Make sure to properly site any pictures you use to reference your characters. If you don't know how to do this, then don't use pictures.
-Set Ups and Romance-
While romance is allowed, it is not the focus of the RPG and should not become the focus. If you want romance as a main focus you might as well be having a one on one RPG. Going along with that, don't set up romances to happen with you friends or whatever. It is extremely annoying.
-"Of the Month" Awards-
Wondering how our winners are selected for the spotlight?
Member of the Month: MotM is the member who has the highest post count of the previous month. Because of this, post counts are reset monthly. Only IC posts are counted.
Character of the Month: CotM is the best character as selected by staff.
Thread of the Month: TotM is the longest and/or most eventful thread of the pervious month as selected by staff.
Special Awards: Occasionally other categories will posted as a means of recoginizing other members for certain acheivements or generous acts.
