RP Rules

1. No double-posts in personal chapters, plot-sensitive material, applications, or personal profiles. Basically, if it’s not IC (In character) stuff, don’t double post. Also, don’t SPAM.

2. Know the distinction between IC and OOC. IC means in character, which would be your character’s thoughts, feelings, or actions. OOC means the roleplayer itself. Don’t mix up IC/OOC knowledge or relationships (love/hate). We will warn people if they mix up the two.

3. Follow feign ignorance. What happens OOC, or information exchanged OOC does NOT equate to your character knowing it IC. There are no psychics, and if you don’t follow it then you’re essentially godmodding.

4. No godmodding. Write what your character is capable of, and know your character’s limits. Your character is not invincible, and he does NOT know how to avoid every single thing thrown at him. Write things that MAKE SENSE and BE FAIR. Play out both the strength and weakness of your character, and don't go on a power trip. Your character isn’t as powerful as you think. Godmodding will be enforced in fights. Don’t control another character. If you do control another character, get permission first.

5. No sudden character killings. It’s just plain wrong. If you’re leading another person into a trap (IC wise), at least inform them of your intention OOC beforehand. Talk to the other character, and make it clear. Discuss what will happen with the other person.

6. Use clean and correct writing. Be clear, be precise, spell check, correct mistakes. This applies to discussions also. Since it’s a forum and you’re not pressed for time, please spell out the word and use correct grammar and punctuation. Don’t use shorthand. Space properly. Constant screw ups will no be tolerated.

7. The Staff’s decisions are final. Likewise, the staff has a good reason to disapprove of your submissions. If you feel like it should be approved, talk to the staff. But do not continue to bug them after they have made their final decision. Consequences will follow if you constantly bug the staff.

8. Do not angrily scream, *I am posting a foul word*, flame, or spread hate about the Council or the Staff. If your stuff got disapproved or a decision was made to your disadvantage, then the Council/Staff must have had a reason for it. Be civil, be rational. Decisions are made for the good of the RP. We can’t keep everyone happy. Do not insult the Staff randomly either.

9. Be contributive. Have substance in your posts and make them count. Don’t spam, essentially. Your post count is totally meaningless. Don’t go and make useless posts – you know what that means. Make your chapters/collabs have meaning. Don’t write purely for points because that’s stupid. This rule applies IC and OOC wise.

10. Have continuity. Don’t have your character be in 50 different open collabs at once. You know what we mean.

11. Keep it appropriate. Excessive violence or depictions of sex are not allowed. Love scenes are allowed, just don't get smutty with it and give a warning in a topic before conducting such. You know what we mean again. Don’t post any type of porn on the forums also.

12. Post in places where you are supposed to post. Don’t post in other people’s profiles or personal volumes (unless the other person agreed to it).

13. Be respectful. Don’t be accusing, *I am posting a foul word*ing, and such. We’re a big happy community. Assholery will not be tolerated. This applies to the forums and chats.

14. Write original material. Anything you post should be original. Any unethical behavior such as copy/pasting, stealing from others, excessive flashbacks (from your previous works) will result in expulsion from the RP.

15. Announce any planned absences. Please, please, please do NOT vanish in thin air, especially if you’re on staff or a captain / vice captain / espada / and all legendary. Please notify people and make arrangements. After one week you will be removed of your Admin/Moderator status(You will be emailed about this). After two weeks you will be removed of your rank in the RP(You will be emailed about this).

16. NO advertising on my site without my permission. Even then, How the hell do I know you're going to advertise on theirs? I don't. Also I don't want to flood other places with that load of crap. Even in PMs you can't advertise your crap in there. We are accepting affiliates through legal way not on sneaking using PMs. I have an eye or should I say eyes in PMs, so you can't hide your spamming hobbies for I will know it immediately. So most likely I'll end up saying no.