peter petrelli (![[info]](https://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} peterptrlli) wrote in ![[info]](https://www.insanejournal.com/img/community.gif){kind=small} stringtheoryooc,@ 2008-01-12 14:52:00 |
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Because of the nature of this RP and the directions it may take, we ask that you be at least 18 years old to play.
Spoilers/News
-No new episode spoilers without warning! All SPOILERS go into the OOC community and must be behind a cut.
Lurking
- Not Allowed! Why join a community just to lurk and not post anything?
- This is a Role Playing community, which means that participation is vital for its very purpose!
Posting
-No bashing members, cursing members, or attacking members or staff.
-No spamming.
-Avoid excessive use of ALL CAPS, DiStOrTeD TeXt and kool t@lk. (Note: When posting in character, ALL CAPS mean your character is yelling, but please try not to yell that often and only when necessary.)
-No double posting; edit your post if you need to add something else.
-Threads/Posts with discussions about "illegal" software, downloads, sites, etc are not allowed and will be promptly deleted.
Private Messages
-PMing in excess or for no reason to the recipient is called PM spam and is not allowed.
-Chain letters through Private Messages is forbidden.
-Bashing, insulting or otherwise is also forbidden via PM and should be reported immediately.
Applying
-You may use one journal for multiple characters, but please make sure you have different icons for each character when you post so that we know who you're playing.
-Character limit is now 6 characters maximum. Please be sure you have the time for that many characters if you apply for them. It's a shame to delete a character when someone runs out of time, especially when that character has interacted with others.
-There is a waiting period of two weeks before current players may apply with another. For new members, two weeks as well but only after the probationary period.
-There is a probationary period of one month for new applicants to prove their activity and mesh with the other players of the game. We give various avenues for getting involved, but if you are not taking advantage of them, this game may not be the right fit for you.
Advertising
-You may link to your site/board in your profile.
-PMing members advertising your site/board is NOT allowed.
-If you want to post about your site/boards, please do so in the OOC community.
Images/Bandwidth
-DO NOT LINK IMAGES FROM THIS GROUP, that takes bandwidth from the site thus taking up space.
-Any Art Work on this site BELONGS TO THE PEOPLE THAT CREATED THEM. So if you want to put the art (Avatars, Banners, etc) anywhere else please ask the people who created it AND CREDIT THEM WITH A LINK BACK. If I find out you took something with out permission I'm going to be very angry and you'll never hear the end of it, cuz I'm a graphic artist myself!
Actual RPG (Role Playing Game) Rules
- While AIM isn't required, it is recommended as the main IM since we chat a lot. However, I understand some computers crash when using AIM, and other IM's are allowed. If you don't have any form of IM, be sure we have your e-mail.
- There is a limit of two canon characters per player, and you must show you can play both effectively before you're granted the characters, so keep that in mind when you apply.
- When making new posts use the following format:
- Please make your posts longer than two lines. Anything less will be considered spam. It really isn't that hard to take a few extra sentences and describe what your character is feeling or seeing around them.
- ALL MATURE/SEXUAL CONTENT must be behind a cut. Sexual content is allowed since we're trying to make this realistic, but we have to respect that not everyone wants to read that.
---- Sexual contact my only be written with players 18+ given US laws. No if's, and's or but's about it. If you are not over 18, players will not write that sort of material with you.
---- Some characters have been played enough now that they have their own default warnings, which can be found listed H E R E
- NO KILLING, KIDNAPPING, IMPREGNATING, ETC. CHARACTERS without having talked to first the mod, and then the character you plan to do it to. If it is your character, just talk directly to me.
NOTE: If your reason for killing your own character is simply that you don't wish to play them anymore, or you don't have the time, cuz I realize some people besides me have lives, let me know. Chances are there is someone willing to pick up your character and keep them alive!
- ITALICS that aren't a single word you're emphasizing are considered to be a thought in your character's mind and can thus be heard by Peter and/or Matt (and any other characters with mind reading abilities).
- Please remember that any rudeness or dislike that a character expresses towards your character does not reflect how the person playing that character feels about you. It just means that they are being realistic in their Role-Playing (cuz who likes everyone they meet anyway?). If you feel uncomfortable with the way your character is being treated, however, PM me.
- If you are going to be gone for any reason for an amount of time that will cause a pause in the RPGs, please let everyone know first. You can leave a post in the OOC community, and then another when you get back.
- Remember that the purpose of Role Playing is to have fun! If we're not achieving that, then we truly are waisting our time
- When using major powers on other players (i.e.: mind control, Sylar's brain eating, etc.) be sure to PM or IM the player you are interacting with and makes sure they are okay with it. This doesn't mean that you can never be affected by others' powers, because that's just ridiculous, but it is nice to see what's coming. We don't want any god modding!
- Lastly, so that I know you've read the rules, put "unique banality" as your comment subject when applying for a character or requesting character holds. Any comments without this title will be ignored and deleted!