A pledge that EVERY RPer should take and be aware of, The Daisy Code will be taken as less of a rule and more of a reference guide to how one should behave to keep any RP a fun, enjoyable enviroment. We can't punish you for not abiding by it (in SOME areas), but it will cause a loss of respect if someone is caught stepping out of line. These are all simple, easy things that we expect everyone should be aware of. However, we'll be quoting this here to refresh everyone's memory.

General


  • I am here to have fun. When playing is no longer fun, I will step back, log out of Gaia, take a deep breath, and unwind.
  • If I am in a bad mood when I log onto Gaia, I am not going to take it out on anyone who manages to rub me the wrong way. If I catch myself doing this, I will step back, log out of Gaia, take a deep breath, and unwind.
  • I will be polite, courteous, and helpful whenever possible.
  • I will try my hardest to be patient with newcomers, and encourage them to read the rules, if they exist.
  • My posts will be readable. They do not have to be grammatically perfect, but they will be made in a format, size and color that can easily be read.
  • I will ignore trolls, as they are just looking for a negative response anyway.
  • I will realize that what someone does or says in character is separate from how they feel out of character. Therefore, I will not take actions taken in character as a sign of how the player feels about me.
  • I will remember "the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry." If this happens to me, I won't let it get to me.


In-Character


  • I will try my best to keep up with the major going-ons in the lives of characters I interact with on a regular basis. This goes double for characters I am deeply entwined with.
  • I will fit with the setting as best as I can. A wolf does not belong in a flock of sheep, just as a sheep does not belong in a pack of wolves.
  • I will share the spotlight. Gaia roleplay is not solely about one person all the time.
  • I will keep my "special powers" to a reasonable level.
  • I will not godmode. Just as I don't want others to control my characters, I will not control others'.
  • I will ask permission before doing anything that would have a major effect on another character, both good and bad.


Out-Of-Character


  • If I have a conflict with another player, I will contact them by PM or Instant Messenger to calmly and peacefully work things out. Bickering in public places makes an uncomfortable play environment.
  • I will not attempt to manipulate events so that they work in my favor.
  • I will not attempt to get my way through guilt trips and other passive-aggressive behavior.
  • I will not retaliate IC for an OOC offense or insult.
  • If my character is deeply entwined with a character whose player I am no longer comfortable with, I will try my best to set aside our differences for the sake of the game. If I simply cannot play with them, I will try to keep the IC repercussions to a minimum.


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