Post by Vaporeon on Jul 19, 2014 15:29:03 GMT -5
General Forum Rules: MUST FOLLOW
1. Respect and Posts:: Please show respect here on the site. If you think someone isn't writing up to par, please be nice to them, and if need be, gently suggest things to them. In the long run, it's the admin's call whether or not a post is efficient. We do however have a 200 word count minimum.
While it’s more of a guideline, we would prefer that you be as close as you possibly can to this minimum. If you’re constantly posting at 100-150 words you will be warned. It’s only fair. Each warning will last for two weeks, and your posts will be monitored. (Yes, the Vaporcicles understands this isn’t always possible, but TRY!)
Also, to ensure your post is sufficient we request you put your word count at the bottom of the post.
2. Characters and Starting Out:: 3 characters for anyone here for less than two months; after that, you can have as many as you can handle.
3. Overpowering Characters:: No Mary Sues or the like. This is fairly simple. Every character has their faults, and every player has to work to earn the things they need/want. So, please don't make your character so strong they can knock people out in one punch, or something similar. Be fair. If you get into a fight or something, don’t make it impossible to harm your character. Each RPer has his and her own disadvantages. You can exploit the other characters issues, they can do the same.
4. Godmodding and Powerplaying:: The previous rule goes along with powerplaying and godmodding, which is especially not allowed here. Each player controls his/her own character, unless permission is otherwise given. If this is so, please leave a note at the bottom of the post explaining this.
5. ABILITIES:: This is a big one! While we don’t put an actual limit on the abilities that your character can have, we would prefer for them to be few. The more abilities you have, the harder it will be for others to win against you. Also, be logical. No food popping out of thin air. Water, understandable. Even fire, but you can’t pull a bowl of Ramen from the clouds. Sorry guys!
However, if you have a strange ability, or REALLY want food, you can do almost anything you want. Just EXPLAIN IT! Thats all we ask.
6. Cbox:: The cbox has been placed both in a sidebar and at the bottom of the board. This is for personal preference. While using the cbox, please BE RESPECTFUL! I don’t know how many times I’ll say this, but it is the MOST important rule. (At least to the neighborhood Vaporeon) If you are seen flaming, advertising or otherwise disrespecting admins, members, or the site, YOU WILL BE BANNED FROM THE CBOX! Ban can be temporary, though it's not likely. Otherwise, however, have fun and enjoy the company of your fellow members! And for new people, join us! We LOVE the company and will happily answer any questions you may have. <3
7. Display Names:: Hey guys. If you could please change your display names to your character's full name in all caps, (FIRST MIDDLE LAST) we would really appreciate it! This can be done by clicking on 'Profile' then 'Edit' click on 'Personal' and then you'll get to the place you need to be~
8. Accounts:: Each character should have their own account as well please. Proboards uses universal accounts, so don't worry about having to remember multiple pass words!
9. Posting:: Your lovely admins have added a beautiful word counter that counts the words as you type them. Yeah, that thing that seems to be changing every time you add a word in the bottom left corner of the reply & quick reply box. Please put your word count at the bottom of every post. If there is an issue with it and it does not work for you or for some reason, please PM one of the admins and we will decide what to do from there.
10. Keep it PG 13:: We are a public site, and on proboards it is NECESSARY to keep the public site PG 13. If you would like to go beyond that limit, you can do so in PM’s. The boxes and threads, however, must and WILL meet that requirement. If they don’t we will not hesitate to take quick action. One warning, one temp ban, one permanent ban. This is NO JOKE! You saw this rule upon making an account, and you see it now. There is no pretending you don’t know. Also; Apple Sause.
11. Respect for the Creatures Called Admins:: No reprimanding/insulting/going against the admins. We're primarily here to help and keep the site running. Please don't disrespect us. If we do something wrong or screw up, we're just humans; however, if any admins are breaking any of these rules, you may report it. Preferably by PMing one of the head admins: AngelRayne or Vaporeon. Admins need to follow the rules as much as you do. But anyone caught deliberately disobeying an admin or disrespecting one of us or the senior members will be either suspended or banned. Admins lay down the law, plain and simple!
Some(okay lots of) credit to Liz and Rayne as well.
