RPG Rules
Mar 16, 2014 15:34:00 GMT -5
Post by Kotaiso on Mar 16, 2014 15:34:00 GMT -5
RULES
The following are the in and out of character rules to be followed by all members at all times. Please be advised that the Administrative Team reserves the right to alter these rules at any times. It is your own responsibility to be familiar with these rules at all times. Failure to adhere to these rules will result in punishment, whether it's a warning or removal from Dum Spiro Spero.
IN-CHARACTER
1.) English is the primary language. Other languages are allowed and if so, must be translated afterwards.
"Dies ist ein Beispiel" ("This is a sample").
2.) Metaming is strictly prohibited
Metagaming is using out of character (OOC) information in-character (IC). An example of this would be if a character has never met another character yet automatically knows their name. Breaking this rule will result in a warning and continued violations will result in a removal from the RPG.
3.) Powergaming is strictly prohibited
Powergaming can be defined as performing acts that are not Humanly possible, forcing roleplay onto someone else and not giving them a proper chance to react, and not roleplaying the negative effects of certain situations which have happened to a character. The Game Master (GM) will decide the outcome of all major actions (storyline driven actions), whereas the player simply describes their character's actions. If two players roleplay having their characters get into a fight, the first player will roleplay their actions and the other player will roleplay determining whether or not those actions are successful; vice-versa. Breaking this rule will result in a warning and continued violations will result in a removal from the RPG.
4.) A character that has died may not be roleplayed any further.
5.) Disturbing roleplay that may cause offense to those also involved in the active storyline thread requires an out of character agreement of all the players within view beforehand.
This includes (but is not limited to) roleplay involving rape, pedophilia, bestiality, necrophilia, torture, and sexual harassment. If any of these are approved by all out of character, then the following post(s) should be included in a Spoiler post tagged ((NSFW)). Failure to follow this rule will result in an immediate removal from the RPG.
6.) Names must be realistic
A player may not name their character after a real-life celebrity or fictional character that already exists in a form of media. Names should also be realistic in a sense that they would be found somewhere in the world.
OUT OF CHARACTER
1.) Common Courtesy
Be kind to others and think before typing. There is no need to be hurtful or abusive towards others, especially towards the Administrative Team who are here to help out. Breaking this rule will result in a fair warning or a removal from the RPG depending on the severity.
2.) Do not break rules to get back at another player
If another violates one of the RPG rules, other players are not allowed to break rules themselves because they feel it was unfair or unjustified. If a player feels another player has broken a rule, they are advised to either get in contact with a member of the Administrative Team only after having trying to get in contact with the suspected player first.
3.) No sharing of accounts
Members of Dum Spiro Spero are not allowed to give out registered accounts to their friends, relatives, or anyone else they may know. If that person would like to participate, they are encouraged to sign up and go through the application process. If a player is found to be breaking this rule, it will result in an immediate removal from the RPG.
4.) Do not private message (PM) the Administrative Team regarding administration duties
This is not to be confused with reporting another player for breaking rules. This means that members of Dum Spiro Spero are not to PM any member of the Administrative Team telling them how to do their duties or what they think should be done regarding the forum layout, storyline progression, etcetera. There is a Suggestion board for that which all members are invited to give their input. Breaking of this rule will result in a fair warning. Continued violations will result in a removal from the RPG.
5.) Administrative Team instructions are final
The Administrative Team of Dum Spiro Spero will always try to be fair and just in their decisions. Admin instructions are final and should be followed at all times.