Site Rules
Feb 23, 2017 0:13:03 GMT -7
Post by Satori on Feb 23, 2017 0:13:03 GMT -7
General Rules
1) Read the rules, and I mean all of them. I know there's a lot of them, and it's a pain to read all of it, but they're there for reason. A defense of 'I didn't know it was against the rules' will not get you very far if you get in trouble.
2) Don't be a jerk. Honestly, this should cover most things on its own. Show respect for both members and staff, don't bring in any drama out of character (and don't let IC or OOC drama affect the other), don't insult or slander others, and don't set out to cause trouble. We tolerate a little rudeness if it's not done with bad intentions, but if you're making someone uncomfortable and they or the staff ask you to stop, please do. As an extension of this, if you have a problem with another member or something they're doing, take it up with them or bring it to us directly through PM. Don't cause a scene.
3) Do not argue with the staff. If we tell you to stop something, or that you can't do something, our word is final. Arguing will only worsen your position. If you feel you have the grounds and need to defend yourself, do it through PM. If it's something in regards to a site policy that affects everyone, do it either through PM or the suggestions board.
4) Content: Please keep in mind that this is a public forum. Foul language is fine, but try to keep it tasteful. Anyone swearing every other word or being deliberately insulting with their word choice will be asked to tone it down. On this note, racism, sexism, homophobia, etc will not be tolerated OOC at all. In-character is another story, since sometimes that's just the way characters are written, but please keep it tasteful. In addition, as far as adult content goes, this is a proboards site, and even if we wanted to allow it, it's against the terms of use. Seriously, we'll get shut down for it. This primarily means sexual content, although we may ask you to tone down or remove anything involving excessive violence and gore as well. Just don't post it. And if you must RP it, take it off-site.
5) No posting in the RP area until your profile has been approved. If your profile hasn't been moved, then it hasn't been approved. It's that simple. You're free to post in any of the OOC threads, though.
6) Regarding weapons: For the most part, characters won't/shouldn't have weapons. League members working for the police or Pokemon Rangers will have sidearms, as (most likely) would members of Gladius (don't worry about who Gladius is just yet, they'll be introduced in due time), but otherwise, probably not. If you think your character would be an exception, come to us first. In addition, while we may allow you to carry one, actually using it should only be done with permission of the other players and a mod. In short, we don't want to create a "why don't you just shoot him" situation in a setting centered around Pokemon battles, and the easiest way to do that is to put restrictions on weapon possession/use.
Roleplay Rules
1) Be as realistic as possible. I know this is set in a world where animals run around breathing fire and shooting electricity from their bodies, but there should be at least some level of realism. For example, unlike the anime, a person would not be able to take a point blank Flamethrower to the face and emerge only slightly charred but otherwise fine. They would die...quite painfully, I might add. So yeah.
2) Seriously. Don't be a jerk. No one likes to RP with someone who disregards the other players or thinks their own character is perfect. This means no godmodding, no powerplaying, and no blatantly disregarding other players' characters. This doesn't mean that a character can't ignore another if it's IC for them to do so, but please don't ignore another player in a thread because of OOC issues or unwillingness to RP with them. Again, if you have issues with another member in one of your threads, take it up with us through PM.
3) This forum uses Liquid Time. This means that you're allowed to be in more than one place at once. Of course, this does not mean what <insert character name> experiences in Thread A is at the same exact time that they are experiencing something in Thread B. Generally, it will be assumed that Thread A takes place before thread B. If, for whatever reason, you want Thread B to predate Thread A, then it shouldn't be an issue so long a they don't contradict each other. Just make a note somewhere so that everyone else will be on the same page. I will tell you now that we won't be allowing you to do this just so you can start hatching an Egg, though. That still only counts for threads started after you received the egg.
4) Post templates: Are allowed, within reason. They must be legible, and they must not stretch the skin. Of particular note, hard to read font styles and small font sizes are highly discouraged. If we have to copy and paste a post into notepad in order to read it, we will ask you to change or remove your template.
Application Rules
1) Please, please, please avoid making a Author's Darling. What's an Author's Darling, you ask? Well, most people just call them Mary Sues, which are one form of it. But more generally, it's exactly what it sounds like - a character that the writer is overprotective of and obsesses over to the point where they have to have everything, have to be the center of attention, and can't have anything wrong with them or anything bad happen to them. Don't do this.
2) Regarding character histories: This one isn't so much a rule as it is a personal request. However, I would much prefer it if we kept the ultra-dark pasts full of rape, abuse, and/or death to a minimum. It's not that I have anything against them. Hell, I've been known to make some pretty dark characters myself. Still, this is a Pokemon RP. Even if a lot of Pokemon RPs tend to be a bit darker and edgier compared to the most of the series as whole, having a teenage assassin who's out to take revenge on the person responsible for the brutal slaughter of their parents and/or little sister seems...well, stupid. Basically, what I'm saying is, I don't mind the occasional dead parent or dark secret...just try not to go overboard. Be reasonable.
3) You may not role play a canon character from any Pokemon series. Using them as face claims is also not allowed, since this is taking place in the same universe as the main game series. And, lastly, having your character related to a canon character in any way isn't allowed. So yeah.
4) Please link your character's profile in your signature after it has been accepted and moved. It makes it easier on everyone if you do so. Do the same for your PC once you have it set up.
5) Accounts, Face Claims, etc. This part is probably the same, or at least recognizable, from any board you go to. One account per character, with your character's full name as the account name. Face claims must be from an animanga series, or another medium of a similar style. No CG or real life FCs. Original art is allowed, but you must link to the source. We would prefer that you obtained permission as well, but we understand that this is not always possible or reasonable. Also please try to avoid changing FCs. If you absolutely must, please ask us first and give a reason for the change.
6) Multiple Characters: Yes, multiple characters are allowed. However, our current limit is six. In addition, please don't flood us with applications. We'll allow some leniency during the first few weeks after the site opens, because we know people (myself included) have a lot of ideas and want to really jump in, but after that we request that you wait at least a week between applications. In addition, we reserve the right to temporarily deny a character if a player hasn't yet made any IC posts on one or more of their other characters.
7) Characters should fit the setting: While we will accept most types of characters here, please keep in mind that they should be able to fit the setting. There is a certain amount of wiggle-room here: a character could cosplay as a medieval knight, or have a certain degree of tech on them that would be beyond modern day (we're already in sci-fi land just with PokeBalls, after all), but an obviously medieval or obviously futuristic character would not be accepted. Again, be reasonable.
8) Regarding atypical and "out there" ideas: We have a character FAQ for specific ideas like psychic abilities, team rocket gadgets, etc. But the general rule is that if you're not sure, ask the staff first.
Technical Rules
1) Returning Players: We do not delete profiles or accounts. If you drop a character or leave the site and later return, just ask and we'll restore it. The exception to this is special positions like gym leaders. In that case, you can only reclaim your position if it is still open when you return.
2) Avatars and other images: This site uses 150x150 default avatars, and 250x450 hover images, and we recommend you stick to those sizes. Images within posts will resize automatically to fit the skin. We do not recommend using Imgur as a host due to their content policies.
3) Characters belong to their respective players. If we find that a character does not belong to their player (meaning it was stolen from another player on another site), the character and all related material will be archived and the player will be banned. Likewise, if we find any stolen content from this site on another one, we will see to it that the staff of that site does the same.
Do not take roleplay too seriously. Roleplaying is a hobby done for fun, entertainment, and the ability to flex creative muscles. It is not your job*, it is not school, and it is not a debate hall. Please try to have fun.
*If you are a professional writer, we still welcome you, but keep in mind that what you do here still qualifies as something "for fun" because you are not getting paid for it.
1) Read the rules, and I mean all of them. I know there's a lot of them, and it's a pain to read all of it, but they're there for reason. A defense of 'I didn't know it was against the rules' will not get you very far if you get in trouble.
2) Don't be a jerk. Honestly, this should cover most things on its own. Show respect for both members and staff, don't bring in any drama out of character (and don't let IC or OOC drama affect the other), don't insult or slander others, and don't set out to cause trouble. We tolerate a little rudeness if it's not done with bad intentions, but if you're making someone uncomfortable and they or the staff ask you to stop, please do. As an extension of this, if you have a problem with another member or something they're doing, take it up with them or bring it to us directly through PM. Don't cause a scene.
3) Do not argue with the staff. If we tell you to stop something, or that you can't do something, our word is final. Arguing will only worsen your position. If you feel you have the grounds and need to defend yourself, do it through PM. If it's something in regards to a site policy that affects everyone, do it either through PM or the suggestions board.
4) Content: Please keep in mind that this is a public forum. Foul language is fine, but try to keep it tasteful. Anyone swearing every other word or being deliberately insulting with their word choice will be asked to tone it down. On this note, racism, sexism, homophobia, etc will not be tolerated OOC at all. In-character is another story, since sometimes that's just the way characters are written, but please keep it tasteful. In addition, as far as adult content goes, this is a proboards site, and even if we wanted to allow it, it's against the terms of use. Seriously, we'll get shut down for it. This primarily means sexual content, although we may ask you to tone down or remove anything involving excessive violence and gore as well. Just don't post it. And if you must RP it, take it off-site.
5) No posting in the RP area until your profile has been approved. If your profile hasn't been moved, then it hasn't been approved. It's that simple. You're free to post in any of the OOC threads, though.
6) Regarding weapons: For the most part, characters won't/shouldn't have weapons. League members working for the police or Pokemon Rangers will have sidearms, as (most likely) would members of Gladius (don't worry about who Gladius is just yet, they'll be introduced in due time), but otherwise, probably not. If you think your character would be an exception, come to us first. In addition, while we may allow you to carry one, actually using it should only be done with permission of the other players and a mod. In short, we don't want to create a "why don't you just shoot him" situation in a setting centered around Pokemon battles, and the easiest way to do that is to put restrictions on weapon possession/use.
Roleplay Rules
1) Be as realistic as possible. I know this is set in a world where animals run around breathing fire and shooting electricity from their bodies, but there should be at least some level of realism. For example, unlike the anime, a person would not be able to take a point blank Flamethrower to the face and emerge only slightly charred but otherwise fine. They would die...quite painfully, I might add. So yeah.
2) Seriously. Don't be a jerk. No one likes to RP with someone who disregards the other players or thinks their own character is perfect. This means no godmodding, no powerplaying, and no blatantly disregarding other players' characters. This doesn't mean that a character can't ignore another if it's IC for them to do so, but please don't ignore another player in a thread because of OOC issues or unwillingness to RP with them. Again, if you have issues with another member in one of your threads, take it up with us through PM.
3) This forum uses Liquid Time. This means that you're allowed to be in more than one place at once. Of course, this does not mean what <insert character name> experiences in Thread A is at the same exact time that they are experiencing something in Thread B. Generally, it will be assumed that Thread A takes place before thread B. If, for whatever reason, you want Thread B to predate Thread A, then it shouldn't be an issue so long a they don't contradict each other. Just make a note somewhere so that everyone else will be on the same page. I will tell you now that we won't be allowing you to do this just so you can start hatching an Egg, though. That still only counts for threads started after you received the egg.
4) Post templates: Are allowed, within reason. They must be legible, and they must not stretch the skin. Of particular note, hard to read font styles and small font sizes are highly discouraged. If we have to copy and paste a post into notepad in order to read it, we will ask you to change or remove your template.
Application Rules
1) Please, please, please avoid making a Author's Darling. What's an Author's Darling, you ask? Well, most people just call them Mary Sues, which are one form of it. But more generally, it's exactly what it sounds like - a character that the writer is overprotective of and obsesses over to the point where they have to have everything, have to be the center of attention, and can't have anything wrong with them or anything bad happen to them. Don't do this.
2) Regarding character histories: This one isn't so much a rule as it is a personal request. However, I would much prefer it if we kept the ultra-dark pasts full of rape, abuse, and/or death to a minimum. It's not that I have anything against them. Hell, I've been known to make some pretty dark characters myself. Still, this is a Pokemon RP. Even if a lot of Pokemon RPs tend to be a bit darker and edgier compared to the most of the series as whole, having a teenage assassin who's out to take revenge on the person responsible for the brutal slaughter of their parents and/or little sister seems...well, stupid. Basically, what I'm saying is, I don't mind the occasional dead parent or dark secret...just try not to go overboard. Be reasonable.
3) You may not role play a canon character from any Pokemon series. Using them as face claims is also not allowed, since this is taking place in the same universe as the main game series. And, lastly, having your character related to a canon character in any way isn't allowed. So yeah.
4) Please link your character's profile in your signature after it has been accepted and moved. It makes it easier on everyone if you do so. Do the same for your PC once you have it set up.
5) Accounts, Face Claims, etc. This part is probably the same, or at least recognizable, from any board you go to. One account per character, with your character's full name as the account name. Face claims must be from an animanga series, or another medium of a similar style. No CG or real life FCs. Original art is allowed, but you must link to the source. We would prefer that you obtained permission as well, but we understand that this is not always possible or reasonable. Also please try to avoid changing FCs. If you absolutely must, please ask us first and give a reason for the change.
6) Multiple Characters: Yes, multiple characters are allowed. However, our current limit is six. In addition, please don't flood us with applications. We'll allow some leniency during the first few weeks after the site opens, because we know people (myself included) have a lot of ideas and want to really jump in, but after that we request that you wait at least a week between applications. In addition, we reserve the right to temporarily deny a character if a player hasn't yet made any IC posts on one or more of their other characters.
7) Characters should fit the setting: While we will accept most types of characters here, please keep in mind that they should be able to fit the setting. There is a certain amount of wiggle-room here: a character could cosplay as a medieval knight, or have a certain degree of tech on them that would be beyond modern day (we're already in sci-fi land just with PokeBalls, after all), but an obviously medieval or obviously futuristic character would not be accepted. Again, be reasonable.
8) Regarding atypical and "out there" ideas: We have a character FAQ for specific ideas like psychic abilities, team rocket gadgets, etc. But the general rule is that if you're not sure, ask the staff first.
Technical Rules
1) Returning Players: We do not delete profiles or accounts. If you drop a character or leave the site and later return, just ask and we'll restore it. The exception to this is special positions like gym leaders. In that case, you can only reclaim your position if it is still open when you return.
2) Avatars and other images: This site uses 150x150 default avatars, and 250x450 hover images, and we recommend you stick to those sizes. Images within posts will resize automatically to fit the skin. We do not recommend using Imgur as a host due to their content policies.
3) Characters belong to their respective players. If we find that a character does not belong to their player (meaning it was stolen from another player on another site), the character and all related material will be archived and the player will be banned. Likewise, if we find any stolen content from this site on another one, we will see to it that the staff of that site does the same.
Do not take roleplay too seriously. Roleplaying is a hobby done for fun, entertainment, and the ability to flex creative muscles. It is not your job*, it is not school, and it is not a debate hall. Please try to have fun.
*If you are a professional writer, we still welcome you, but keep in mind that what you do here still qualifies as something "for fun" because you are not getting paid for it.
