Post by Phoenix on Jan 22, 2017 14:24:51 GMT
Regarding OOC chat & Membership
I am going to be deadly serious here. ||ANY- and I repeat: any abuse of someone because of their sexual orientation, gender, appearance, race or religion is strictly forbidden and will get you personally drop-kicked by me. Slurs may not be used seriously. Jokes are one thing - we're far from PC here but even we have our limits, actual abuse is something we will not tolerate. You are to respect each other, do not push each other for personal information if they do not want to give it. Just don't be an asshole, pretty much. This however, does not apply IC. See the rules below for more information.
But on the other side of things. || Do not be overly-sensitive. The RP is for a mature audience. The admin team in particular has a dark sense of humour - we're essentially Cards Against Humanity personified. Sensitive topics will be brought up and joked about - if you're uncomfortable, simply tell us politely and we will stop. We understand certain topics can bring up bad memories. Getting offended, whining, getting "triggered" and yelling without explaining yourself will get you nowhere in life. We are not racist, homophobic or sexist. [C'mon, I'm a mixed-race, bisexual woman] We just encourage discussion and more open, free speech. This RP is not, and never will be, an SJW safe-space. If you wish for near-Orwellian PC thought-policing, this is not the place for you.
This video sums up who we do not want anywhere near this RP
Swearing, of course, is allowed. || Just try not to drop the F-bomb every 3 seconds or so, mainly because there's no real need for it.
Don't start shit for no reason. || Leave the drama to the characters. At least try and sort things out in a civil manner before starting a screaming match with someone. If someone is uncomfortable with a certain topic, don't bring it up to keep trying to provoke them. Similarly, don't keep attacking someone for their belief because it doesn't exactly fit with your own.
Not really a rule but.. || You can have a maximum of three living characters at once. But these second and third characters must be brought from the store. Make sure to make a separate account for each one. If you are unsure how to do this, PM an admin. Also have one account for OOC posting.
You may create minor, NPC characters. || Such as a companion, a young child(under the age of 11), a fake person for a passing interaction, ect. Just as long as you specify whether others may "control" them in their posts or not, if whether they can be used without you present.
Child characters are mostly earned. || If you really, really want a child character, please message an admin about it. But unless you have the points - it is incredibly likely we will say no unless you make a good argument about your character. Even if you do have the points to get a child character, still message us - it is vital that children aren't just running around randomly. This is an apocalypse, children without families are easy pickings and will sometimes be feral. However, there is an exception to this case - if someone's character has a child sibling or well... Child, you may RP them. But it is advisable you do RP a child over the age of 10. Lone Children under the age of 10 are not available for Roleplay. If you do not have a family, you must be aged 11-16.
Role-playing
I'll start with one of the most important issues with role-playing ||The NSFW smutty loveliness. Yeah. That. This is not a NSFW rp, this is an apocalypse roleplay, making crotch-dumplings is never the main intention. But if you feel you must. You are never to pressue anyone to Roleplay smut/NSFW with you if they feel uncomfortable with it. And if you do, remember that we are on ProBoards, so please take it to a private skype or discord PM, there's no need for anyone else to see it. But before you even consider such a thing, please read this tumblr post. You breaking the law could drag the whole RP down with you. Which is the only reason I have included this rule, so as to provide protection for myself and others who choose to RP here. That said, we're not going to say anything if you get a little kissing or PDA on, just nothing going too X-rated.
Speaking of making crotchdumplings. || Child characters, once again. If your character has a child, I highly recommend no one RPs them until they are at least 10. Here, a year IC would roughly be 4 months in real life. It can be difficult to keep track of time IC, but the aging process would still be the same. You will be expected to RP your child as an NPC until they reach the age at which someone else can take over if needed, if they even make it that far. Which relatively few children will.
The roleplay is literate. ||Correct grammar and spelling is expected, we understand that everyone makes mistakes, but at the very least try and make an effort.
[Include the words: Dark Code on the end of your application to be accepted, proving you have read these rules.]
On the issue of racism IC. ||This also goes for homophobia, transphobia, sexist, ect. Yes, IC it is allowed. Your character may be any of these things - as long as that is exactly where it stays; in character. The character and the RPer are completely different and you must accept this. The sad truth is that, in real life, people are pretty intolerant. And if you wish for your character to portray someone like this, that's fine.
No perfect characters. | Everyone has flaws. No one is absolutely perfect at every single skill they see. The idea of the RP is to be immersed in your character and having a complete mary/gary-sue can really take away that feel. (Oh and anyone who says "he/she is so handsome/pretty it's a curse/flaw." or says "Oh, her/his flaw is that he's/she's clumsy, IT'S SO CUTE." will be keelhauled.)
You are not your character. || You read a character's bio and know their past? Your character does not. What you know OOC does not effect what your character knows.
Do not power-play/God-mod. || During a fight, you will most likely be injured. Within healing, be realistic, you can't keep walking excellently after hurting your leg-then only limping when you feel like RPing it. If your leg is broken, it stays like that for a while until it heals and that is NOT one day. The same applies for all serious injuries.
Addtionally, absolutely no world-bending. You cannot bend the world to your will. For example, if you are cornered by your opponent, you cannot suddenly say "An earthquake happened so she had the chance to escape.". This would not have happened if you were not fighting.
Furthermore, you cannot kill or seriously injure someone's character without the RPers permission.
This RP is mature || Violence, mature content, ect are allowed. Swearing is allowed. Controversial topics may be discussed. If you do not like this or do not believe you can handle this, I advise you do not join the RP.
Your character may be immune. || This is extremely rare and will likely make little difference, as you can still be killed. This must be brought from the store.
You may start with a weapon || Not a rule, but you can start with weapons and buy more from the store later. Just keep ammo in mind.
I am going to be deadly serious here. ||ANY- and I repeat: any abuse of someone because of their sexual orientation, gender, appearance, race or religion is strictly forbidden and will get you personally drop-kicked by me. Slurs may not be used seriously. Jokes are one thing - we're far from PC here but even we have our limits, actual abuse is something we will not tolerate. You are to respect each other, do not push each other for personal information if they do not want to give it. Just don't be an asshole, pretty much. This however, does not apply IC. See the rules below for more information.
But on the other side of things. || Do not be overly-sensitive. The RP is for a mature audience. The admin team in particular has a dark sense of humour - we're essentially Cards Against Humanity personified. Sensitive topics will be brought up and joked about - if you're uncomfortable, simply tell us politely and we will stop. We understand certain topics can bring up bad memories. Getting offended, whining, getting "triggered" and yelling without explaining yourself will get you nowhere in life. We are not racist, homophobic or sexist. [C'mon, I'm a mixed-race, bisexual woman] We just encourage discussion and more open, free speech. This RP is not, and never will be, an SJW safe-space. If you wish for near-Orwellian PC thought-policing, this is not the place for you.
This video sums up who we do not want anywhere near this RP
Swearing, of course, is allowed. || Just try not to drop the F-bomb every 3 seconds or so, mainly because there's no real need for it.
Don't start shit for no reason. || Leave the drama to the characters. At least try and sort things out in a civil manner before starting a screaming match with someone. If someone is uncomfortable with a certain topic, don't bring it up to keep trying to provoke them. Similarly, don't keep attacking someone for their belief because it doesn't exactly fit with your own.
Not really a rule but.. || You can have a maximum of three living characters at once. But these second and third characters must be brought from the store. Make sure to make a separate account for each one. If you are unsure how to do this, PM an admin. Also have one account for OOC posting.
You may create minor, NPC characters. || Such as a companion, a young child(under the age of 11), a fake person for a passing interaction, ect. Just as long as you specify whether others may "control" them in their posts or not, if whether they can be used without you present.
Child characters are mostly earned. || If you really, really want a child character, please message an admin about it. But unless you have the points - it is incredibly likely we will say no unless you make a good argument about your character. Even if you do have the points to get a child character, still message us - it is vital that children aren't just running around randomly. This is an apocalypse, children without families are easy pickings and will sometimes be feral. However, there is an exception to this case - if someone's character has a child sibling or well... Child, you may RP them. But it is advisable you do RP a child over the age of 10. Lone Children under the age of 10 are not available for Roleplay. If you do not have a family, you must be aged 11-16.
Role-playing
I'll start with one of the most important issues with role-playing ||The NSFW smutty loveliness. Yeah. That. This is not a NSFW rp, this is an apocalypse roleplay, making crotch-dumplings is never the main intention. But if you feel you must. You are never to pressue anyone to Roleplay smut/NSFW with you if they feel uncomfortable with it. And if you do, remember that we are on ProBoards, so please take it to a private skype or discord PM, there's no need for anyone else to see it. But before you even consider such a thing, please read this tumblr post. You breaking the law could drag the whole RP down with you. Which is the only reason I have included this rule, so as to provide protection for myself and others who choose to RP here. That said, we're not going to say anything if you get a little kissing or PDA on, just nothing going too X-rated.
Speaking of making crotchdumplings. || Child characters, once again. If your character has a child, I highly recommend no one RPs them until they are at least 10. Here, a year IC would roughly be 4 months in real life. It can be difficult to keep track of time IC, but the aging process would still be the same. You will be expected to RP your child as an NPC until they reach the age at which someone else can take over if needed, if they even make it that far. Which relatively few children will.
The roleplay is literate. ||Correct grammar and spelling is expected, we understand that everyone makes mistakes, but at the very least try and make an effort.
[Include the words: Dark Code on the end of your application to be accepted, proving you have read these rules.]
On the issue of racism IC. ||This also goes for homophobia, transphobia, sexist, ect. Yes, IC it is allowed. Your character may be any of these things - as long as that is exactly where it stays; in character. The character and the RPer are completely different and you must accept this. The sad truth is that, in real life, people are pretty intolerant. And if you wish for your character to portray someone like this, that's fine.
No perfect characters. | Everyone has flaws. No one is absolutely perfect at every single skill they see. The idea of the RP is to be immersed in your character and having a complete mary/gary-sue can really take away that feel. (Oh and anyone who says "he/she is so handsome/pretty it's a curse/flaw." or says "Oh, her/his flaw is that he's/she's clumsy, IT'S SO CUTE." will be keelhauled.)
You are not your character. || You read a character's bio and know their past? Your character does not. What you know OOC does not effect what your character knows.
Do not power-play/God-mod. || During a fight, you will most likely be injured. Within healing, be realistic, you can't keep walking excellently after hurting your leg-then only limping when you feel like RPing it. If your leg is broken, it stays like that for a while until it heals and that is NOT one day. The same applies for all serious injuries.
Addtionally, absolutely no world-bending. You cannot bend the world to your will. For example, if you are cornered by your opponent, you cannot suddenly say "An earthquake happened so she had the chance to escape.". This would not have happened if you were not fighting.
Furthermore, you cannot kill or seriously injure someone's character without the RPers permission.
This RP is mature || Violence, mature content, ect are allowed. Swearing is allowed. Controversial topics may be discussed. If you do not like this or do not believe you can handle this, I advise you do not join the RP.
Your character may be immune. || This is extremely rare and will likely make little difference, as you can still be killed. This must be brought from the store.
You may start with a weapon || Not a rule, but you can start with weapons and buy more from the store later. Just keep ammo in mind.