Rules
Dec 11, 2014 20:15:44 GMT -7
Post by Zephyr Admin on Dec 11, 2014 20:15:44 GMT -7
- Rules -
These are a list of rules to follow here in the Zephyr Region, mostly it is just common sense and rules can and will be added if there is a need.
Word Count - We have a simple word count, a requirement for rp ic posts, and that is 200 words. It isn't that small but it isn't that big, but it gives other people something to respond to.
Modded threads - These are where you have to ask a mod to do anything by linking it into the shoutbox at the bottom of the site. You have to say what pokemon of yours is in the thread, and you cannot use those pokemon in other modded threads. This type of thread is where you want spawns, training, or anything where you need a mod to do anything. We don't want 3 threads with your starter and give it a level in all three to suddenly go up to level 8 from level 5.
Godmoding/Powerplay - You are not the ultimate being of the universe, you are not all powerful or invincible. You will get hit, you will get hurt. Cannot dodge all the time, you also can't say you punch someone without their permission... example "Bob punched the crap out of Joe." That is godmoding... "Bob tried to punch the crap out of Joe." Is a lot better and gives Joe the ability to try.
Metagaming - Seriously don't do it, metagaming is taking ooc knowledge ic to your character. Unless your character was specifically told or witnessed it themselves, they should not know what happened to someone in a thread they weren't part of. Of course if they have permission to know, and you two rp'd it at least as a phone conversation or email, then it isn't metagaming.
PG 13 - We are located on Proboards, and as such you have to follow their terms of service as well. We allow some violence and swearing, and even kissing. But once things get to be too much either censor it out or fade to black time skip to pass it. This also means in pm's on this site as well, if you have skype or other messengers and want to rp the rest of it go ahead there but here on this site I'm sorry but it is against the terms of service we have to follow. Sure we might go to Rated R sometimes, but still try to keep it tasteful.
Civility - I know not everyone will like each other, but at least be civil and respectful. Also you can hate people for doing stuff IC wise or hate them OOC wise but still keep it respectful and civil people.
Plagiarizing - Just don't do it, copying anyone but your own work and using it for yourself is just not cool.
Face Claim - You can choose from anime, video games, manga, or real life, or none if you want.
Liquid Time - Other then specific season things, weather, etc, we have a liquid time that could be whenever and where ever essentially. Keep in mind though that if you catch a Pokémon in a newer thread or get one in a promo or buy one from someone that it cannot show up in older threads you already started.
Character Limit - Honestly we don't have any limit on characters, just one character per account and only make as many as you can handle. Keep in mind that we usually won't accept you for any ranks that you sign up for if you don't have at least one character you started out at the basic level.
Punishments - We have a 3 strikes kind of punishment system here, though dependant on the situation it could be less or worse. Usually though we start out with a warning, then the second time Staff decides on a punishment up to losing items and money. The third time though you are out and either character deleted or banned.
We don't look highly on cheating here, which can have bad effects up to losing all your Pokémon, character, or being banned. Also power players and god moding is highly frowned upon as well.
These are a list of rules to follow here in the Zephyr Region, mostly it is just common sense and rules can and will be added if there is a need.
Word Count - We have a simple word count, a requirement for rp ic posts, and that is 200 words. It isn't that small but it isn't that big, but it gives other people something to respond to.
Modded threads - These are where you have to ask a mod to do anything by linking it into the shoutbox at the bottom of the site. You have to say what pokemon of yours is in the thread, and you cannot use those pokemon in other modded threads. This type of thread is where you want spawns, training, or anything where you need a mod to do anything. We don't want 3 threads with your starter and give it a level in all three to suddenly go up to level 8 from level 5.
Godmoding/Powerplay - You are not the ultimate being of the universe, you are not all powerful or invincible. You will get hit, you will get hurt. Cannot dodge all the time, you also can't say you punch someone without their permission... example "Bob punched the crap out of Joe." That is godmoding... "Bob tried to punch the crap out of Joe." Is a lot better and gives Joe the ability to try.
Metagaming - Seriously don't do it, metagaming is taking ooc knowledge ic to your character. Unless your character was specifically told or witnessed it themselves, they should not know what happened to someone in a thread they weren't part of. Of course if they have permission to know, and you two rp'd it at least as a phone conversation or email, then it isn't metagaming.
PG 13 - We are located on Proboards, and as such you have to follow their terms of service as well. We allow some violence and swearing, and even kissing. But once things get to be too much either censor it out or fade to black time skip to pass it. This also means in pm's on this site as well, if you have skype or other messengers and want to rp the rest of it go ahead there but here on this site I'm sorry but it is against the terms of service we have to follow. Sure we might go to Rated R sometimes, but still try to keep it tasteful.
Civility - I know not everyone will like each other, but at least be civil and respectful. Also you can hate people for doing stuff IC wise or hate them OOC wise but still keep it respectful and civil people.
Plagiarizing - Just don't do it, copying anyone but your own work and using it for yourself is just not cool.
Face Claim - You can choose from anime, video games, manga, or real life, or none if you want.
Liquid Time - Other then specific season things, weather, etc, we have a liquid time that could be whenever and where ever essentially. Keep in mind though that if you catch a Pokémon in a newer thread or get one in a promo or buy one from someone that it cannot show up in older threads you already started.
Character Limit - Honestly we don't have any limit on characters, just one character per account and only make as many as you can handle. Keep in mind that we usually won't accept you for any ranks that you sign up for if you don't have at least one character you started out at the basic level.
Punishments - We have a 3 strikes kind of punishment system here, though dependant on the situation it could be less or worse. Usually though we start out with a warning, then the second time Staff decides on a punishment up to losing items and money. The third time though you are out and either character deleted or banned.
We don't look highly on cheating here, which can have bad effects up to losing all your Pokémon, character, or being banned. Also power players and god moding is highly frowned upon as well.