Post by Admin on May 13, 2014 17:52:24 GMT
GENERAL RULES
- Respect: It should go without saying to have a respect for your fellow roleplayers, but just as importantly, for yourself. Make sure you respect them no matter if IC or OOCly. Any kind of discrimination that isn't meant as a joke will result in a warning. If you continue acting disrespectful, by your third warning all of your characters will be gone, and you will be banned. However, if the staff happens to be the ones discriminating, feel free to tell another staff member. We may be the law, but that doesn't mean that we are above it. Just make sure you have evidence. But just as importantly, respect yourself. Self-deprecation is funny for only so long. Keep your spirits up, and do the best you can. That's the most respectful thing you can do for us. :3
- Roleplaying: While we do not enforce a minimum word/sentence count, do be mindful to at least add some amount of quality in your posts. That said, you can write as much as you want, and as long as it fits the character properly, or might be something they do or say, that's okay. Just remember, quality is every bit as good as quantity. It's easier to stay in character with something short and sweet, then something gigantic, at least if you're just starting out. Don't forget who you're playing, most of all! A playboy would need to go flirt with every single possible partner he can, as would a cold chick would probably be cold to everyone she comes across. Also, every thread runs on liquid time, so you can be in multiple places at once, but with a max of four. That said, only one of those four can be a quest. This is merely due to weapon usage, and it would get very confusing to keep track of it in four quest threads over just one. Last but not least, mistakes happen. Don't edit your posts unless it's 100% okay with your partner(s). Think before you post.
- Metagaming: Ever metagame? Quite simply, it's to have a character use knowledge they are not at all aware of, that doesn't coincide with their backstory or even their nationality in this case. Metagaming is frowned upon here, as is powerplaying or godmodding. If you want to get on the bad side of the mods, then feel free to do any of the three above, but realize that you won't be here long if you do. We like a suspension of disbelief as well as game balance, so any amount of game-breaking actions will provide a warning. Yet again, we urge you to think before you post.
- Combat: TBA
- Accounts: Have your account name be your character's name, first and last. Middle if you want to add it, but it's not a requirement. You may have as many characters as you can handle, but keep it reasonable. If you're gonna be going to college, starting a project, or anything that may take your time, please make sure to adjust accordingly. While Fire Emblem is a series built around lots of characters, we ask you to do only as many as you can manage, as any inactive characters without consent from staff after 30-60 days time will be MIA, and thus moved into the Graveyard. Dedication provides rewards, and a lack there of will fill the graveyard up.
- Countries: Leaving your home country and deserting is frowned upon, but it's not unheard of. If you wish to defect, just be prepared for the consequences, and for the love of Grima, make sure it makes sense in story. Just because your friends are on the other side and having fun doesn't mean you can't make a character over there, or even roleplay with them, because you can do both. Keep in mind though, desertion won't be tolerated, and if captured by your former comrades, well... your fate is in their hands.
- Chatbox: Try not to kill each other in chatboxes. Strong disagreements, sure. But no bullying. Joking, sure. But there's a fine line between bullying, giving a hard time, and joking. Just remember, just because something means one way to you, does not mean that other people won't react differently. In fact, as stated above, that's one of the joys of roleplaying with other people. You never know how they'll react. But that's just as much in a chatbox than anywhere else. Keep in mind, some people are more fragile or sturdier emotionally than you. So mind your tongue, and if there is a concern, notify the staff. We'll be helping you any way we can.