::.Rules.::
Ahh the rules, such a wonderful place right? All that we ask is that you read all of these rules before you role-play. Oh and we will know if you haven't!
Punishment Styles
Warning: you get 3 of these and then its straight to a temporary ban
Temporary ban: these last 1 month, and for that time you will not be allowed in the guild
Permanent ban: Just as it sounds, you're kicked out of the guild forever.
1. No Godmodding/Power playing
This means you can't simply pull powers out of nowhere, and your character can't be all powerful. In other words: your character is not some god, or super hero, he has flaws and needs to take damage.
Punishment: first offenses will be a warning, second will be automatic ban from the guild
2. We are semi-lit here, act like it
In other words, when you role-play there will be no use of action symbols such as * * or - -. All role-plays will be written in the 3rd person perspective (he/she/a name) For example:
Anastasia ran through the streets of Brooklyn. She needed to reach her little makeshift hideaway before it grew dark again. That was when the demon activity kicked up a lot, making it rather dangerous to leave whatever safe zone you were in. It wasn't much, just a run down apartment that had managed to survive the devastation of the war, but it was home.
Also, please have at least 3 - 4 lines in your role-play. It's really not much to ask considering that we are semi literate, and one liners are not acceptable in this community.
Punishment: a warning, after three warnings you might be banned temporarily(it's a case by case thing)
3. Please don't quote
We understand that it makes it easier when posting, but it also takes up space and stretches out the page. It's okay to quote as you post, just make sure you delete the actual quoted part before you post.
Punishment: warning, we're flexible on this as many times people will do it out of habit or as a simple mistake.
4. Treat members and crew respectfully
Any distasteful or offensive comments will be taken seriously. Hate is not tolerated here, and any sign of it could result in a permanent ban. Put aside your personal problems and treat people with respect.
Punishment: depending on the severity it could be anything from a warning to a permanent ban.
5. Swearing will be kept to a minimum
Yes some characters swear alot. Lets try to just keep it pg-13 rated. We don't mind the occasional cursing, but there are other creative ways of describing those types of feelings. We will be sure to let you know if we see it too much.
Punishment: warning
6. No Cybering
Not only is it against Gaia's rules but its disrespectful to those around you. If you really want to role-play a cyber scene do it over a messenger like AIM or MSN. As stated before we do have minors here.
Punishment: temporary ban
7. Keep OOC comments in the OOC
Its okay to ask a question during a role-play but you must have this in parenthesis or brackets of some sort. Also keep it short. If you want to chat use the OOC room!
Punishment: Warning- only for those who seriously break this rule, we will cut some slack here.
8. Only those authorized can create threads
We don't mean to be sticks in the mud, but some people are beginning roleplaying, while others are veterans. We will award members whom we deem worthy to be allowed to create threads in the roleplays. Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES will anyone be allowed to create threads on the main page other than the crew and captains. Thanks!
This does not apply to Deep Space. Feel free to create threads all you want there.
Punishment: Warning- for the first time. Temporary Ban- 2nd time Full Ban- 3rd time
9. Have Fun!
I think this is self explanatory, but have some fun! Remember that we role-play to have fun, and to meet others (and for many other reasons as well) this isn't a competition, and there is no need to treat it like one.
10. Reply with this
Congratulations you've read the rules, now all you have to do is reply to this post with the following.
"I have read, and agree with, the above stated rules."
Just so we know you know how we roll around here. Thanks and have fun!
(part of this was edited by FlamingMoogles, so chel if it looks weird its cause I did that haha)
