Post by P.rismortic on Dec 18, 2010 12:40:04 GMT -5
General
` If you want your own pack, consult with staff.
` We want Literacy!
This means at least a paragraph each post. No exceptions. We all have writer's block every now and then, but I'm sure you can think of something. (Paragraph= at least six sentences. This DOES NOT include dialogue.)
` Grammar is excellent.
We all make out own little mistakes, but that's what the 'Modify' button it for. Grammar includes spelling. There's also a Spell Check! How handy! And a Posting guide, made by our own Prism! Go there (:
` Absolutely, Positively, NO CHAT SPEAK!
This is a very key rule. Sure, you can use things like 'lol, brb, bbl, rofl, lmao' or maybe even 'ttyl'. But you can ONLY use it in the c-box, or in OOC. And even if the C-Box, we don't really want extreme chat speak. Frankly, it makes you look dumb.
` Swearing is allowed...
...At a moderation. Use any kinds of words you want, but don't make every sentence start with a swear. We aren't sailors, we're role players.
` Dear Lord, control your hormones.
This isn't a dating website. PLEASE try to keep your passion to other for people you know, see, talk to, and live near. Not us.
` Respect, yo.
Please respect your peers, the admin, moderators, etc. Anybody higher than you. And people the same same ranking as you. Please play nicely. ^^ Follow the rules, respect the site, respect characters and writers alike. If an admin or other staff member tells you to do something, you obey. If you're having an issue with a staff member, there's always at least two of each staff position, just notify an admin. ^^
` No fighting
Actually, you CAN fight. Just through your OWN personal PMs, and don't come complaining to me, or anybody who doesn't want to hear it, if you're fighting with some one. We also don't want to hear your little sad life's story. We're here to roleplay, not comfort you. Chances are, if you start spouting how your life sucks, we're just gonna tell you to get lost and get someone else to pity you.
` Leaving?
Please post on the 'Going Away' boards if your leaving somewhere. It makes everything easier. Because being active is VITAL for your stay here.
`New to the Macabre?
I mean role play? Then please check out the Grammar guide we have provided to help you look smart c: click c:
Out.Of.Character
THE MOST IMPORTANT RULE
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The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act and Rule apply to individually identifiable information about a child that is collected online, such as full name, home address, email address, telephone number or any other information that would allow someone to identify or contact the child. The Act and Rule also cover other types of information -- for example, hobbies, interests and information collected through cookies or other types of tracking mechanisms -- when they are tied to individually identifiable information.
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` We're here to role play, not gain girlfriends/boyfriends or dive into other people's personal life. Quite frankly you have NO reason to ask ANYONE personal questions or to try and obtain personal information.
So, to keep from having to set an age limit on our members, respect the law described above.
` Please use proper grammar and literacy in the c-box, and try to retain your spasms. It's accepted to a point, and we do NOT want you to type in all CAPS. We accept a little chat speak, but 'u', 'r', and any variation of any other word that is simple to type out is very frowned upon, and we might eat your face if you do so. 'Lol', 'brb', etc. are accepted.
` Swearing in the c-box is allowed. However, please do not take advantage of this and include a curse word in every sentence.
` For God's sake, DO NOT start a fight in the c-box. We do not want to deal with you there. If you have a complaint, be considerate and message a staff. Ranting is also frowned upon. We understand that you all have bad days, but please do not spend hours upon end whining about it. Complain on facebook, twitter, or get a therapist.
` Be nice c:
` If we feel the need to ban you temporarily, or exile you, we will do so, and expect you to take it without complaint.
`No spam please.
` Sex in posts is allowed. BUT! Put an R in the title, and c'mon, be creative about how you word it. We might have some younger members here that don't need to be blatantly exposed to it all. :P
` Please remember that the internet is a big place, and people of all races and cultures are present. Do not insult or criticize ethnicity, or religion here. Keep your opinions of such to yourself.
In.Character.Posts
` General rules for this apply. No Power play, god modding, etc. We also HATE Mary Sues, and Gary Sues.
Power Play: Taking control of somebody else's wolf without permission.
God modding: Making your wolf invincible.
Mary/Gary Sue: A perfect character.
` Details and description is what makes a role play post what it is. We've only put word minimums on the Creation board, but we'd like if you can come up with a fairly good sized post. Literacy and Grammar are our friends. Six sentences is a paragraph.
The Crossfire's word MINIMUM is at least 300 words, making up well written and descriptive sentences. This isn't a lot to write up, and we ask that your respect it. Remember that you must have 300 words WITHOUT dialog or thoughts.
` Again, don't kill or control another wolf without permission. If your wolf is in a fight with another, you can't dodge EVERY blow. We aren't super wolves! Do not complain to anybody but yourself if you get your wolf killed. In a fight, the staff will judge who is the victor by judging the posts.
`Please try to refrain from using wolf speak. I know this is a WOLF role play, but we like to use real words with correct meanings c: Major discouraged ones are;;
-Dome: Not your wolf's head, OR forehead. A dome is a building structure, and it will stay that way.
-Pillars: Also a building structure. Not wolf legs.
-Pelt: Dead animal fur. You're alive.
-Alphess: Not a real word. Use 'Alpha Female'.
-Fae: Not a real word. Use female.
-Femora: A leg bone, not a lady.
-Brute: A way to be. Use brutal as an adjective.
-Orbs/Pools: These are usually used to describe irises. Now they aren't.
-Radars/Satellites: Not ears. I doubt wolves even know what a satellite is.
-Talons: Bird claws, not wolf claws. This still applies even if your wolf has wings.
-Calling: A verb. Not a noun. "I'm calling you".
NOTE;; Staff have the right to correct you in your IC posts. If we see any other bizarre replacement words, you will be told, and the word will be added. Overall, just use words you know. We want literacy, not a false dictionary.
` Don't make a thread 10 pages long of just ONE fight. It would be ended much quicker. If you dodge, you're open to an attack. So watch your tail. One attack or dodge per post, and leave it open.
For example:
Fell lunged at the opposite male, aiming to slash at his throat. Once his paw past, he steadied on the loamy earth, glazed green eyes glaring at the opposite male. Had he hit? Or was he too distracted that he missed?
Staff will be the only ones to determine the outcome of the fight. We know you both want to win, but it's your fault if the wolf dies. We will base it on any injuries, your wolf's bio, the length of your posts, the quality of your posts, and how many dodges/attacks you used. Dodging too many times could affect you in the long run.
Characters
` What We Don't Allow;
While this is a fantasy wolf role play, we don't allow:
Powers
(Subject to change)
` What We Do Allow! ;
Oddly colored fur
Strange Markings
Odd eye colors (Green, purple, red, etc.)
Wings and Horns (Please don't abuse this)
Weird fur patterns/Textures
Abnormalities! (Whip like tail, lion mane, etc. Again, please do not abuse this)
` What We Allow, but Discourage;
Blue eyes
Pure white fur
Jet black fur
`We love eye colors, but please do not make rainbow serene perfect omg eyes.
` We know you want you wolf to be amazing, but there are more ways than doing so than just saying perfect white fur with amazing blue eyes. The same goes for an all pitch black coat with red eyes.
` Nobody's Perfect
Please remember that no wolf or creature can be a perfect Mary Sue. We hate perfection. It irks us. SO, LETS HAVE FLAWS D
` Force mating is allowed, but mating with seasons is preferred. Please ask permission of the wolf's owner to rape a wolf c:
` We ask that you, out of respect, fill out the character form that our staff has provided. If you have your own though, put it up and Prism will accept it or reject it.
` Please DO NOT post a 'WIP' if this is your first character. If your first has been accepted, then it can be a Work in Progress. 'WIP's' are discouraged in general, but if this is your first character and you post a 'WIP' on it, it will be moved to rejected applications and locked. Yes, this means that you will have to start over.
` We do not have a character board password, only because we trust that you have read the rules. We will know if you have not, and your application will be rejected.
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