Post by Harles (Admin) on Mar 17, 2018 19:24:31 GMT
Hello everyone and welcome to Sapphire Ebon! We hope you enjoy the site that myself and my co-admin worked so hard to make! We just wanted to make a list of some general rules that we would like everyone to follow. Even though something might not be listed, we please ask that you use your common sense and best judgment when it comes to right and wrong. Happy RPing!
[*]This forum is rated PG-13. Keep things tasteful and classy. If you have a sex thread, fade to black. If you're uncertain what classifies as PG-13, please check the MPAA Rating.
[*]These rules may change as the site changes. All rules are implemented in the best interest of the members!
[*]If you ever have any questions, just ask! We don't bite.
[*]Register with your character's first and last name, properly capitalized. Correct: Mary Jane; incorrect: MARY JANE or mary jane.
[*]There is no character limit. You may have as many as you like as long as you meet the activity requirement (below).
[*]Be diverse. If you are planning on making an additional character, consider branching out. Try roleplaying a character that is a different gender, age, ethnicity, or has a different heritage, sexual orientation or (ir)religion than you would normally choose.
[*]When you create your character, please use the template provided under the "character submissions" board. We would like to keep everything uniform across the site. Thank you for your cooperation.
[*]Keep IC and OOC relations separate. Just because a character is rude and obnoxious, it does not mean the player is as well!
[*]No drama. We are here to roleplay and enjoy ourselves. Remember: it's a game and everyone is here out of their love for writing!
[*]Please remember to only play your character. If you character has a spouse, lover, children or etc.; it is okay to have them interact with them if no one is playing the character, but remember the main point is for your character to meet people. Your character will not always be with their spouse, children, etc. so please allow your character to do stuff without them.
[*]Character fights are allowed; that is to expected. PLEASE do not go too far into gory details. Keep in mind the limits of the body. After a time you will get tired, so no fight should reach more than five to six post per person unless it is physically possible.
[*]No godmoding, powerplaying, or dishonest conduct. Give your partner the chance to respond to your posts appropriately.
[*]We do not have a word count, however please reciprocate with your partner. Match their quality, not quantity! They will appreciate it.
[*]No size zero fonts. This is a writing site; we cannot make proper replies if we cannot read your post!
[*]Do not harass members to reply to your thread. It'll make them even less inclined to reply!
[*]There is no word limit. Posts can be as long or short as you wish, as long as there is something that a person can reply to.
**This rule does not apply if it is the ending of a thread.**
[*]Treat everyone with respect. Even if you dislike someone, you can still be polite.
[*]Talk to the Staff. If you have a problem with a rule, another member, a thread, or how an event is progressing, please contact an Administrator. The Staff Team is here to help!
[*]Graphics are optional; if you don't want a signature or avatar, you do not need one.
[*]All sources are acceptable. Stock models are great sources for less flashy looking playbys! Please remember to credit the photographer if you use stock!
[*]Signatures and tables/ post templates should not stretch the skin.
[*]No offensive or hateful material. Avatars, signatures and tables/ post templates should not contain anything that is vulgar or disrespectful of other people's beliefs. Tasteful nudity is alright; PG-13 is nudity without sexuality.
[*]Give credit where it is due. If a photo is released under a Creative Commons license requiring you to credit the author, please do so! Not only is it respectful, it's also the law.
[*]If you are using a real life person as a face-claim, PLEASE make sure that the person is over the age of 18.
[*]There is no posting limit, but, if you would like to set a limit for your personal thread, be our guest.
[*]Post in the Absences Forum/ Thread if you are going away! Also, please let us know if you are experiencing anything that will hinder your ability to post, such as internet problems. We don't want to delete you by accident!
Tammi, from RPG-D, wrote these rules
Sapphire Ebon Rules
Introduction
[*]This forum is rated PG-13. Keep things tasteful and classy. If you have a sex thread, fade to black. If you're uncertain what classifies as PG-13, please check the MPAA Rating.
[*]These rules may change as the site changes. All rules are implemented in the best interest of the members!
[*]If you ever have any questions, just ask! We don't bite.
Registration and Application
[*]Register with your character's first and last name, properly capitalized. Correct: Mary Jane; incorrect: MARY JANE or mary jane.
[*]There is no character limit. You may have as many as you like as long as you meet the activity requirement (below).
[*]Be diverse. If you are planning on making an additional character, consider branching out. Try roleplaying a character that is a different gender, age, ethnicity, or has a different heritage, sexual orientation or (ir)religion than you would normally choose.
[*]When you create your character, please use the template provided under the "character submissions" board. We would like to keep everything uniform across the site. Thank you for your cooperation.
In Character
[*]Keep IC and OOC relations separate. Just because a character is rude and obnoxious, it does not mean the player is as well!
[*]No drama. We are here to roleplay and enjoy ourselves. Remember: it's a game and everyone is here out of their love for writing!
[*]Please remember to only play your character. If you character has a spouse, lover, children or etc.; it is okay to have them interact with them if no one is playing the character, but remember the main point is for your character to meet people. Your character will not always be with their spouse, children, etc. so please allow your character to do stuff without them.
[*]Character fights are allowed; that is to expected. PLEASE do not go too far into gory details. Keep in mind the limits of the body. After a time you will get tired, so no fight should reach more than five to six post per person unless it is physically possible.
Posting
[*]No godmoding, powerplaying, or dishonest conduct. Give your partner the chance to respond to your posts appropriately.
[*]We do not have a word count, however please reciprocate with your partner. Match their quality, not quantity! They will appreciate it.
[*]No size zero fonts. This is a writing site; we cannot make proper replies if we cannot read your post!
[*]Do not harass members to reply to your thread. It'll make them even less inclined to reply!
[*]There is no word limit. Posts can be as long or short as you wish, as long as there is something that a person can reply to.
**This rule does not apply if it is the ending of a thread.**
Out of Character
[*]Treat everyone with respect. Even if you dislike someone, you can still be polite.
[*]Talk to the Staff. If you have a problem with a rule, another member, a thread, or how an event is progressing, please contact an Administrator. The Staff Team is here to help!
Graphics
[*]Graphics are optional; if you don't want a signature or avatar, you do not need one.
[*]All sources are acceptable. Stock models are great sources for less flashy looking playbys! Please remember to credit the photographer if you use stock!
[*]Signatures and tables/ post templates should not stretch the skin.
[*]No offensive or hateful material. Avatars, signatures and tables/ post templates should not contain anything that is vulgar or disrespectful of other people's beliefs. Tasteful nudity is alright; PG-13 is nudity without sexuality.
[*]Give credit where it is due. If a photo is released under a Creative Commons license requiring you to credit the author, please do so! Not only is it respectful, it's also the law.
[*]If you are using a real life person as a face-claim, PLEASE make sure that the person is over the age of 18.
Activity Requirements
[*]There is no posting limit, but, if you would like to set a limit for your personal thread, be our guest.
[*]Post in the Absences Forum/ Thread if you are going away! Also, please let us know if you are experiencing anything that will hinder your ability to post, such as internet problems. We don't want to delete you by accident!
Most importantly, HAVE FUN!
Tammi, from RPG-D, wrote these rules