Rules of the RP

The Rules

 * Please read the RP rules below and sign in the comment box that you understand. Thank you!
 * These rules will be reinforced. Both the Owner and Moderators get a say in what will happen if a member breaks one.
 * Punishments can be a simple warning, a harsh suspension or more, depending on the severity and the number of rules broken. The rules stated are the general procedure but will be dismissed in more severe cases.

Rule One

 * The point of Role Playing is to have fun. And to have fun, people need to be civil with one another. While of course we encourage in character hostility, we do not accept it out of character. If you have an issue with someone or something, please don't spread it all over the RP. Either talk to one of the mods or settle it elsewhere if that would suit you more.

Rule Two

 * This is mainly intended to be a Para RP, but that does not mean you as a player have the right to judge other people on their skill level. We take anyone from beginner T1/Para Rpers to Novella posters, and do not discriminate in between. Constructive criticism is fine, and we urge less advanced players to take it, but acting as if you are superior in your level OOC will result in a warning, and then booting if it continues. If there are further incidents after that, you will be asked to leave the RP.

Rule Three

 * There is a zero tolerance policy for any direct acts of OOC racism, sexism, bigotry etc. While IC, it is fine if your character is a racist or a bigot to add to their depth, but OOC it will not be accepted. You will be given a warning, then asked to leave/removed on any further incidents.

Rule Four

 * Among RP circles, Godmodding and Metagaming are generally not accepted. For those of you who are not familiar with the concepts, Godmodding is when you play a character as being completely invincible/immortal, attacks having no effect on them/dodging every move, being overpowered (in regards to your character), ignoring other people's actions towards you etc. Metagaming is using knowledge that you obtain in an OOC setting, which your character would obviously not know, and using it as your character. Both of these as with others will be given warnings, and then removal if continued.

Rule Five

 * Know the difference between IC and OOC. IC (In Character) is when you are playing the role as your character, and not as yourself. OOC (Out Of Character) on the other hand is when you act as yourself, but not your character. Please do not mix IC and OOC either, if you have an issue, tell a mod or find some other way to deal with it outside of the RP.

Rule Six

 * While we don't want to be seemingly pushy, please do not argue against final decisions made by the mods. We do try and take things into account, but consistently arguing against a solid decision is both aggravating and time consuming for everyone involved.

Rule Seven

 * While we also expect people to be fairly active in the RP, we're not above accepting sense. If you're going to be away for a while or wish to leave the RP, please let a mod know in advance so we're not worried that you're just not turning up. If however you sign up to the group and just do not turn up or occasionally stroll in, do not contribute etc you will be removed. Following along with this, we expect you to have a bio posted for your main RPC within a week of joining, even if it isn't extensively filled out. Obviously, if there are any circumstantial issues preventing this let us know, but otherwise you will receive a warning if this isn't done but any continuation will result in removal.

Rule Eight

 * Please do not expect the group leaders to always be here, as they have other aspects of life to deal with as everyone does. We would appreciate if people could understand that in order for them to RP, a moderator/group leader does not need to be present. Please take initiative, as you are part of this group and it does not rely on the presence of a group leader to start an RP session.

Rule Nine

 * Please check the group page regularly to keep up with the RP events. If you are out of the loop, it is the easiest reference point.

Rule Ten

 * Enjoy yourselves, that's the whole point of all of us being here!