ASSUMED INTERACTION Guidelines:

"God Modding" is:
in essence when someone's OC (Original Character) has the ability to do practically anything without limits or boundaries. And example is when they simply cannot be harmed by any and all means other RP-ers try. It can be killing or injuring a OC without the player's express permission. It can be when they simply can't be hit and dodge all attacks or anything for this matter aimed at them. It also includes Powerplays.

While I enforce other god-modding rules (No invincibility, Unblockable attacks, etc.), I allow modified power plays. I refer to the changes as "assumed interaction."
(We use the detailed character skeletons that every RP does to get familiar with the entire cast so when posting we have a general idea how others might react. With that, Thread owners enforce that users are interpreting the bios properly by ensuring any PM requested edits they receive will be made or negotiated).

Assumed Interaction Rules:
Powerplays are defined as using other OCs that other people RP with. In other words, if you do not RP as Legolas, then having Legolas say anything, or do anything, without the player's express permission is considered a powerplay. It is an offshoot of god-modding that many find annoying. Assumed Interaction is a conservative and strict form of powerplay.

Assumed Interaction is a rule set that allows a user to write several paragraphs or a small chapters of a story using whatever OCs are in a pre-established setting. The other users involved then get the privilege to take the new information provided by the last section and write the next sequence of events in the story. It keeps users on their toes and challenges them to adapt their individual writing styles to new information.

While these are only guidelines, and no user is required to impliment these techniques. It is recommended that posts in "assumed interaction" threads be at least 1.5 paragraphs long. (six sentences) If nothing else, a player can use the added length to add new information about their character's origins, past, or environment. All of which, only makes it easier for other's to play.

The Assumed Interaction privileges apply to all active users so long as the posts don't break any of the following three tenants:
User post:
a) Does not change another OCs setting unless suggested by or agreed by the user in question.
b) Must avoid giving new information about another OC's past. Only information in the Character Skeleton and previous posts may be used to reference another OC's past.
c) Should not cause a permanent change (severe damage, transformation, etc.) in another OC. The decision to accept a permanent change and writing the events of the change fall on the user in question.

For thread owners/creators:
In addition to "assumed interaction", thread owners/creators are permitted to bypass the first tenant by using a narrative post (a post that acts as a narrator) to create time-skips and re-settings. If the owner/creator feels a storyline is moving too slowly or is inactive, he/she may move any necessary OCs to a new setting or event to move things along. In no way, does the owner/creator have the right to break the second and third tenant in narrative posts or time-skip/re-set active storylines.

These rules are a beta rule set and are subject to change as users experiment with the new RP style.

Detailed Character Skeleton:
As we are allowed to mildly control other OCs, the Character Skeleton is the most crucial part of a thread. Each skeleton should be as detailed as possible. If an OC is well described and established, other users will have fewer gaps to fill on their own. If a user fails to place all the information they want others to know about their OC, they shouldn't be surprised if others mis-represent their OC.

An acceptable character skeleton is as follows:
Gaia User:
Character Name:
Character Age:
Character Personality:
Character Biography:
Character Picture (or Physical Description):

Threads are not limited to these criteria but must include them.

In my own opinion, the more a user has to work with the more he/she can contribute. When using "assumed interaction" a user can post small sections of a story instead of a few lines. In these posts, more information, insight, and direction is established and the returning post (which is allowed the same "assumed interaction" privileges) will be able to accomplish the same end for others. The posts mildly control other characters basic assumed actions (physical reactions to dialog, responses to questions that don't break the tenants, attack exchanges, etc.) but still leave the RP open for others to react by writing the next sequence of events.