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Exodus · 12-03-2007

This topic's purpose is to make known just what the main rules of the roleplay here are. Those that have any questions about the roleplay can ask them here to get some answers. I or another staff member will also let everyone know in this topic if the rules have been changed or updated. Now then, on to the rules themselves.

1.) Character Profiles - Before you start roleplaying you must have a roleplay character. You can create a roleplay character in the profiles subforum, be sure to read the guidelines there. Also, members must provide a link to their characters. It is generally accepted to have them in your signature, but you can have your link in a post. The former is easier, but to each his own.

2.) Creating a Roleplay - Members must create an OOC topic before roleplaying. OOC stands for Out of Character, which is also what people use to speak in a roleplay. For example...

OOC: Your RP skillz are mad cool playa. REPRESENT!

Now, if anyone actually talks like that I will hurt you. But you understand what I mean. As for an OOC topic, every roleplay must have one. The OOC topic is to explain what your roleplay is about. Races, background history, storyline, that sort of thing. This is also the place for people to join your RP and talk about it or ask questions. If a member starts a roleplay without an OOC you will be asked to make one.

3.) Proper Grammar - This is not overly complicated. Correct grammar is expected. Everyone makes the common mistake. Spacing a word wrong, a letter in a wrong place, that sort of thing. Just make sure overall your words are spelled correctly and use proper sentences. Be sure to doube space when you start a new paragraph. None of us here are expecting people to use complicated large words.

4.) Autoing - This is one of numerous technical terms in roleplaying. Autoing is when someone control's some one else's characters actions. Some people will become enraged if you do so little s having their character turn to acknowledge your character. Others have no problem with it.

Because there are many varying opinions to autoing, it is allowed but only to a certain degree. It is up to each member for what they want. If you wonder if a member would let you auto their character ask them in an OOC topic or PM them. Everyone's opinions are to be recognized, if someone does not want their character to be autoed, do not auto them. Most people don't mind so long as nothing major is autoed that can affect the story or the character. Please be sure to check with your fellow members.

5.) Seperate Roleplay Topic Rules - Some members may have certain stipulations in their own roleplay. It could vary from urging members to post more than just the minimum to now allowing technology in the roleplay, so someone's character may not be able to use their gun. These are to be respected to those who participate in those roleplays. However, to the roleplay creators, don't go overboard just because you have some power with the rules you make. Saying something like posts must be a 5000 words minimum or disallowing certain people from participating...that's not going to fly.

6.) God Modding - Another technical term. God modding is basically having an all powerful character. These sorts of characters are not allowed. There have been known to be characters with quite some significant power which I prefer to personally review before allowing. All powerful characters are sorts that can kill a powerful enemy in one hit, destroy entire cities, solve any puzzle or riddle without even trying, etc. If I see any of this, you will have to change it or everyone else will pretend it did not happen. If such a thing continues, warnings will be issued.

6.) Post Minimum - This is due to one liner RP posts I have seen over the years. Under no circumstances should there ever be a one liner in a roleplay. The RP post minimum here is one paragraph of around six or eight sentences. That is not very hard to ask and is the bare minimum. If I see a one liner in a roleplay it will be deleted. There is always something to think of for you to bring up for your character. Having your character speak is not always necessary, some of the most thought provoking posts come from your character not speaking one word.

7.) Respect - While there are seperate rules for the roleplay, the forum rules are upheld everywhere. Respect is especially true. Everyone has different opinions, there have been known to be some very heated debates about roleplaying even. The members are to be respectful to eachother's opinions. Also, if there is a new roleplayer starting out, do not berate him because he is not as experienced. Lack of respect for one another will not be tolerated.

If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask them here. Also if there are issues you feel should be brought up and made into rules, I'm free to hear them. I want to make sure everyone has fun roleplaying here, so these rules are pretty basic to make sure everyone is treated equally and fairly.

12-03-2007	#1 (permalink)
Exodus Moogle Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Your Worst Nightmare Posts: 56	Roleplay Rules & Questions Update This topic's purpose is to make known just what the main rules of the roleplay here are. Those that have any questions about the roleplay can ask them here to get some answers. I or another staff member will also let everyone know in this topic if the rules have been changed or updated. Now then, on to the rules themselves. 1.) Character Profiles - Before you start roleplaying you must have a roleplay character. You can create a roleplay character in the profiles subforum, be sure to read the guidelines there. Also, members must provide a link to their characters. It is generally accepted to have them in your signature, but you can have your link in a post. The former is easier, but to each his own. 2.) Creating a Roleplay - Members must create an OOC topic before roleplaying. OOC stands for Out of Character, which is also what people use to speak in a roleplay. For example... OOC: Your RP skillz are mad cool playa. REPRESENT! Now, if anyone actually talks like that I will hurt you. But you understand what I mean. As for an OOC topic, every roleplay must have one. The OOC topic is to explain what your roleplay is about. Races, background history, storyline, that sort of thing. This is also the place for people to join your RP and talk about it or ask questions. If a member starts a roleplay without an OOC you will be asked to make one. 3.) Proper Grammar - This is not overly complicated. Correct grammar is expected. Everyone makes the common mistake. Spacing a word wrong, a letter in a wrong place, that sort of thing. Just make sure overall your words are spelled correctly and use proper sentences. Be sure to doube space when you start a new paragraph. None of us here are expecting people to use complicated large words. 4.) Autoing - This is one of numerous technical terms in roleplaying. Autoing is when someone control's some one else's characters actions. Some people will become enraged if you do so little s having their character turn to acknowledge your character. Others have no problem with it. Because there are many varying opinions to autoing, it is allowed but only to a certain degree. It is up to each member for what they want. If you wonder if a member would let you auto their character ask them in an OOC topic or PM them. Everyone's opinions are to be recognized, if someone does not want their character to be autoed, do not auto them. Most people don't mind so long as nothing major is autoed that can affect the story or the character. Please be sure to check with your fellow members. 5.) Seperate Roleplay Topic Rules - Some members may have certain stipulations in their own roleplay. It could vary from urging members to post more than just the minimum to now allowing technology in the roleplay, so someone's character may not be able to use their gun. These are to be respected to those who participate in those roleplays. However, to the roleplay creators, don't go overboard just because you have some power with the rules you make. Saying something like posts must be a 5000 words minimum or disallowing certain people from participating...that's not going to fly. 6.) God Modding - Another technical term. God modding is basically having an all powerful character. These sorts of characters are not allowed. There have been known to be characters with quite some significant power which I prefer to personally review before allowing. All powerful characters are sorts that can kill a powerful enemy in one hit, destroy entire cities, solve any puzzle or riddle without even trying, etc. If I see any of this, you will have to change it or everyone else will pretend it did not happen. If such a thing continues, warnings will be issued. 6.) Post Minimum - This is due to one liner RP posts I have seen over the years. Under no circumstances should there ever be a one liner in a roleplay. The RP post minimum here is one paragraph of around six or eight sentences. That is not very hard to ask and is the bare minimum. If I see a one liner in a roleplay it will be deleted. There is always something to think of for you to bring up for your character. Having your character speak is not always necessary, some of the most thought provoking posts come from your character not speaking one word. 7.) Respect - While there are seperate rules for the roleplay, the forum rules are upheld everywhere. Respect is especially true. Everyone has different opinions, there have been known to be some very heated debates about roleplaying even. The members are to be respectful to eachother's opinions. Also, if there is a new roleplayer starting out, do not berate him because he is not as experienced. Lack of respect for one another will not be tolerated. If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask them here. Also if there are issues you feel should be brought up and made into rules, I'm free to hear them. I want to make sure everyone has fun roleplaying here, so these rules are pretty basic to make sure everyone is treated equally and fairly.