Post by ᴍᴀɢɴᴇᴛᴏ on Jul 1, 2015 9:56:24 GMT
The following is a list of rules for the Marvel x DC forum. Failure to comply with these rules will result in a fair and respectful warning to cease and to respect the rules listed here, if continue after being warned you will be banned from the room. This shouldn't be a problem or issue for most people, so don't sweat it too much. If you don't understand something here you're more than welcome to ask. - Amazing Spider Man, the original creator behind the idea.
I: Be Respectful. Treat people on the forum as you would like to be treated. [Joking is fine, but if its bothering someone? Stop.]
II: OOC and IC are totally different, understand the difference and don't take someones character as them hating you OOC.
III: This forum has a zero drama tolerance policy. This means if you think you and another person have beef? Take it to private. Simple as that.
IV: No smut on the forum. You're welcome to pursue romantic relationships between characters if you and the other roleplayer agree to it but keep the web shooting to a private thread or Skype, alright?
V: OOC pasts will not equate to an automatic ban. What happened in the past and what happens outside of the forum stays that way. Everyone is given the equal and free opportunity to participate. If you break the rules here, then this won't protect you. (This also means I won't ban people simply because you dislike them. Sorry.)
VI: There is a two character limit per person: you may have one DC character and one Marvel character. You may not double up on a single Universe. You can, however, substitute one of those choices for an original character as long as you've spoken with a mod beforehand and have been approved.
VII: There will also be no doubles allowed because of the sheer cast you have to choose from in Marvel and DC. If someone is taken, that's that. First come, first served! Of course... multiple carnations of a character are allowed {Ex: Barry Allen/Wally West as the Flash, Hal Jordan/Kyle Rayner/John Stewart as the Green Lantern}
VIII: Secret Identity Rule: Just as heroes and villains have their identities hidden or are publicly known, the writers of this forum are provided the same opportunity. Who the players are behind the screen have the option to let themselves be known or can remain anonymous behind the character. This rule is assists the equal opportunity rule for those who may have a troubled past. Unless someone really knows your writing style or you reveal who you are OOCly, no one will know...Except the staff.
IX: Realistic face claim's as well as Artistic(Comic) face claim's are welcomed. I don't expect everyone to uniform to one style. Do what makes you more comfortable as a roleplayer.
X: Regarding the above rule, don't harass or belittle someone who opts to use the opposing FC. They aren't that important, roleplay is about imagination.
XI: Please be capable of making minimal mistakes while roleplaying, typos happen to everyone but please have legible posts.
XII: Applications for characters are MANDATORY.
XIII: Semi para to multi should be the norm in large group settings. Novella can obviously be a thing here in a forum setting. Go nuts.
XIV: Don't complain about lack of roleplay if a day is particularly slow, instead ask people if they'd like to start something and volunteer to post first. We all get writers block, so I don't expect the forum to ALWAYS be jumping.
XV: Roleplay Fighting. I will allow the style of combat to be chosen by the two people who are engaging each other. (I expect this to be able to be agreed upon at least.) The usual rules will apply for the style chosen but if for some reason there is a disagreement about a particular action or attack then I will allow an unbiased judge to intervene, the two fighters must then agree upon who that judge will be. Once chosen they will each present ONE message detailing their argument on why the attack or action should or shouldn't connect. The judge will then offer their opinion and cast a deciding factor in favor of whomever they agree with. That will be the end of the discussion, and I expect no whining from this resolution.
XVI: I'm sad this needs to be mentioned, but have tact in your jokes. No rape jabs, or wishing someone would kill themselves and all that nonsense. Not everyone enjoys this style of humor and for some it's really disgusting. Just be mindful of others.
XVII: Real life comes before roleplay, I understand if things come up. Just give us a heads up if we're in the midst of a roleplay, and if you know you'll be gone for an extended amount of time (several days.) let the staff know if you can as a favor to us.