Post by `Cynthia Gage on Oct 19, 2008 17:39:03 GMT -5
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Before you begin to role play, there are some basic ground rules that need be laid down. Please take a couple of minutes to read them, so I don’t have to get upset when they’re violated.
Then, once you are done reading these rules, read the RPG guide and the FAQs if you haven’t already.
I know it may seem like a lot of reading but most of it is common knowledge. As long as you do not violate these rules I will not get mad at you for not reading them.
Thank you!
Then, once you are done reading these rules, read the RPG guide and the FAQs if you haven’t already.
I know it may seem like a lot of reading but most of it is common knowledge. As long as you do not violate these rules I will not get mad at you for not reading them.
Thank you!
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Be Polite!
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It is very important to respect your fellow role players. If you have a relatively rude character, it is understandable; but I think everyone knows where the line between ‘in character’ and ‘just plain mean’ are. Please do not cross this line.
If you experience any bullying outside of role play, please let an administrator know. We will not tolerate blatant rudeness at this site. On that note, if you and another player have an issue with one another, please keep your problems out of roleplay. Instead, message that person and work things out in private.
Bottom line: treat others with respect and you'll gain respect. You just might find that you will make lifelong friends here--I know I have!
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Activity
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Post often. I know there will be times when you just can't get to the computer, but don't be a hermit! Let us know you're here. That's the reason you have joined anyway, isn't it?
That being said, I will require you post at least once a month. If you do not post for six months, your character will be killed for the benefit of roleplay. We do not delete you, because that would turn your character into a guest and cause re-reading any of your old posts to be utterly annoying. No, the admins will simply kill you off and create some juicy drama out of it.
If you think you do not want to be a member anymore, please just let me know. If you are simply going on vacation/are ill/etc, please let me know! It will be a lot less stressful if I know why you aren’t here.
We care about each other here. Stay active and stay healthy!
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Language Restrictions
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It is not my rule but Proboards in general that requires your language to stay PG. I understand if your character has a potty mouth, but please keep it under control. The f-word should be used tastefully if used at all. Foul language will not be punished here unless used in extreme excess. I think everyone knows where the line is. Again, please don't cross it, or I'll have to draw one.
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Posting Threads
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ALL MEMBERS are permitted to start their own threads. In fact, it’s encouraged! However, when starting a thread, please make it worth posting in for others. Threads containing one post or zero replies will be deleted.
Also, when posting, it is only common sense for you to post in the 3rd person. No other forms, please. If you post in 1st or 2nd person, you might receive a PM from me telling you to fix it.
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Spam!1!
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There are three types of spam. Advertising, one-line posts, and canned meat. None of them are welcome at Waning Sun.
That said, if you spam (advertise) in the streets of our town, you'll be expelled. This is your one and only warning. If you want to advertise your website, put it in your signature, profile, or affiliate with us. Do not urge other members to go to other sites, it's rude not only to me but your fellow Role Players. Just don’t do it.
Spam (one-liners) are annoying and pointless. It is very difficult to reply to this type of spam, and therefore if you do it, I will either delete your post or write you a PM out of frustration, telling you to modify it. Sometimes I might do both. One-liners are only allowed in the out-of-character boards at the bottom of the site.
Spam (canned meat) is just gross.
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Double Posting
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Double Posting is when you post two or more times consecutively. Please do not do this. If you feel you have more to say, simply click the ‘modify’ button on your post and add it in. Double posting is only accepted in specified areas such as the out-of-character boards at the bottom of the site. Even then, it's just as easy to modify a post.
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Characters
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Please do not register canons. A lot of sites use them, but Waning Sun does not. While it would be cool and awesome to play as Edward Cullen himself, the administration does not believe there is anyone save for S. Meyer who can play a canon in-character and stay active. Canon Relatives are fine as long as their existence is believable.
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Character Histories
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If you and another character have a history together, great! We do not utilize black books at Waning Sun, though. If you want to establish a history with another character, either put it in your registration or establish it and enforce it via roleplay.
We might make black books later on, but as of now we are keeping them out of the jumble. I put this in the rules just so everyone would see/know about it.
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Canon Rules
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We do not have a fandom we're based off of, so we don't have many canon rules to follow. HOWEVER, the Vampires here at Waning Sun are based off of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER canon, so you will need to consider the following when playing your vampire:
- When you die, you explode into dust.
- If you walk into direct sunlight, are staked in the heart with wood, or are decapitated, you will die.
- If Holy Water is thrown onto you, you will be in pain.
- If you ingest Holy Water, you will burn from the inside out and die.
- If you touch a cross, your skin will burn until you stop.
- In order to turn a human into a vampire, you must drink their blood and then the human must drink your blood. Just a bite will not work.
- You do not have a soul, unless there is a special circumstance.
- Food does not feed you; but you can still eat it. You can also get drunk.
- Your skin is not rock-hard. You are fleshy.
- You can move abnormally fast, but you do not move faster than the human eye can follow.
- Nine times out of ten, you live underground.
- You don't HAVE to be beautiful to be a vampire.
- Your face morphs at will/when you are angry. You have a human face and a demonic one.
- You don't have a specific eye color, but when you are in your demonic form (generally when feeding), you always have yellow eyes.
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