I. GENERAL
1a. You can Role-Play however you want but we prefer to use the instant messaging format. We prefer to Role-Play like this because it helps and benefits our outside lives. If you have a problem with this style, again, you don't have to Role-Play like this.
*'s indicate action
ex. *Chihara walks to school*
Italics indicate a thought or emphasis
ex. Thought:Wow... I'm very impressed with this student
Emphasis: Can you please not touch my belongings?
Bold can indicate emphasis as well
ex. can you please not touch my belongings?
Parentheses indicate OOC (Out of Character) conversations
ex. (Brb, Dinner)
2a. Please use proper English when Role-Playing on this site. Please refrain from using net-lingo (ex. lol, jk) while Role-Playing. Please try to be fluent in English as well. If you are from another country and cannot speak English well, that's fine, all we ask is for you to try your best to use correct grammar. If you are having trouble, please consult with an administrator right away so we can help you. Note that we might PM (Private Message) you if we are finding that your posts are difficult to understand.
3a. OOC does not affect the Role-Playing World. It is used for casual conversations and the only place where net-lingo is allowed.
4a. Please keep everything PG-13. There will be violence and PDA (Public Display of Affection), but please use common sense when doing so. Please refer to the Sexual and Violent section.
5a. Please limit yourself from the Profanity. Swearing is allowed but please note that it can potentially cause a member to be insecure. This is mostly directed towards OOC conversations however, if a member is feeling insecure to what is happen to him/her during RPing, he/she does have a right to tell you so in a polite manner. If you fail to recognize their rights, then there will be a consequence
II. SEXUAL and VIOLENT CONTENT
2a. Sexual Content- There are many forms of Sexual content. Please do not have an avatar or signature that is too revealing. If you are unsure of your signature, please PM (Private Message) any staff member (Naming the PM Signature/Avatar). Please do not have any "graphical' cybering. Another term for cybering is online sex. It doesn't matter what the sexual orientation is . We accept Kissing, hugging, holding hands, etc. Note that whatever you can't do at school, you can't do here. Anything else be done in PM or outside of the site. Do not advertise pornography on this either as well.
2b. Violent Content- Although will not have as a lot violent content, please refrain from Role-Playing with excessive gore and blood. If the material is, please use an [M] bolded or put it in a spoiler so those who read it will be warned.
III. CHARACTER RULES
3b. NO GODMODDING . Godmodding is the act of being an invincible character. Note that we cannot all be perfect. We cannot all be extremely smart, extremely strong and etc. We all have weaknesses so please try to apply that to your character to keep everything far. No one is perfect in real life so no one should be perfect here either.
3c. NO METAGAMING . Please refrain from using OOC information or outside knowledge and apply it to Role-Playing. Anything you learn outside of RP cannot affect what happens in RP.
IV. RESPECTING THE SITE
4a. Please do not intentionally emotionally hurt another member or staff member. This is mostly towards OOC conversations but if you are feeling extremely offended or uncomfortable in RP grounds, please tell the person or tell one of the staff members. If they fail to recognize your rights, you may report it and there will be a consequence.
4b. Please do not advertise your Role-Playing Forum on this site or spam this site with useless post. You may affiliate with us rather than try to be sneaky and advertise your site on ours. We welcome all kinds of sites to affiliate with us! As for spamming, we ask you to use complete sentences when role-playing and make them detailed. If you are making useless posts in general.
4c. Please do not insult our Role-Playing site. Constructive criticism is welcome however, when it comes down to completely insulting the site, you are welcomed to leave if you don't like it. Insulting the general public (members) of our site is another form of insulting our Role-Playing site. If you don't like someone, please keep it to yourself. Note that no matter what we do, there will be someone that will not like us so just be the best person you can be and if you do hate someone, just keep it to yourself please.
4d. Do not insult a member's artwork, fanfic, and/or original creation. Constructive criticism is welcome. Do note that the people that do show their work online are brave for doing so, so please try to be kind and give a few pointers to them if you see an area where they can improve on. To those that show their work online, please try to consider the advice that you are given. The other person doesn't necessarily have to be a better drawer, writer, etc. than you to give you pointers.
If you have any problem please let me, or any other stafff member know, and we'll do our best to fix it up