Rules
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General
These are the general rules for the site, that apply to the forums and chat.
- Players must be 17 or older.
- Players are expected to have read and understand the the core books of their chosen venue and any house rules pertaining to that venue.
- Keep explicit content to a minimum; suggestive writing and 'fading to black' is preferred. Absolutely no rape.
- Do not take liberties with other people's characters, especially in narration. The other player should be consulted and give their permission first.
- Respect the STs and their rulings. If you disagree, or the STs made a mistake, please handle it through Private Messages or in some other OOC medium rather than derailing a Scene.
- And, please, generally Be Excellent To Each Other!
Posting
Generally posting in a Scene is done by taking turns, at whatever speed the parties involve manage. However, in some cases people are delayed from posting, and guidelines need to be defined.
Posting Rate
- Posting frequency is typically 2-3 times a week at minimum
- Please do not get more than 2 posts 'ahead' of the slowest poster in a Scene
- If a player has taken more than 48 hours to respond, the other players/characters are free to move on, without IC consequences/repercussions.
Posting Key
Narrative describes what your character is doing, and should be in plain, unmarked text. Bold or italics can be used sparingly for emphasis.
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Damn, look at that.Jack eyed the new hottie, Jill."Hey girl, you want to go up on the hill with me?"
Speech describes what your character says and should be surrounded by quote marks ("), and can be colored.
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Damn, look at that. Jack eyed the new hottie, Jill."Hey girl, you want to go up on the hill with me?"
Thoughts describe what your character is thinking (directly, in the first person) and should be completely italicized, and can be colored.
- Damn, look at that.
Jack eyed the new hottie, Jill. "Hey girl, you want to go up on the hill with me?"
Scenes
These are the specific rules for how we handle Scenes and keep continuity from getting snarled.
Regular
This is a public or private Scene which is not a Sticky thread.
- Only one 'regulara' Scene per character
- Scenes 'happen' when the thread closes/Scene ends
Event: 'Sticky'
This is a Scene which is typically mandatory attendance (Court, etc.), an event/party that people might want to attend, or a thread that will take longer than normal (combat involved, etc).
- Your character can be in multiple Stickies with ST permission
- Stickies 'happen' on the day the thread begins
Chat
These are Scenes done in real-time in the Chat rooms.
- Chat Scenes should be logged and posted
- No 'cybering'
- Private Crossover Scenes (involving two different splats) require (all) ST approval
- Please refrain from talking about inflammatory topics or topics that may lead to arguments. For example:
- The Validity of other PBP sites.
- Politics
- Religion
- Any recruiting for IC organizations, such as Covenants or Courts, need to be done In Character.
- Recruiting for other PbP sites is absolutely prohibited.
Private Message
These Scenes are typically between two characters with positions and in-character responsibilities, allowing for character development and so that other characters don't get 'stuck' waiting.
- PM Scenes require (all) ST approval
- PM Scenes should be logged and posted
Communications
These threads are typically phone calls, text messages, emails, or letters.
- Comms happen in real time; once posted, the message is sent/delivered
- If there is a question of continuity, the originator's time-line supersedes the recipient's
Social Groups
These are private forums which contain Scenes visible only to the member of the group.
- Group creation requires ST approval
- Adult content is allowed if mutually agreeable to all group members
Rolling Dice
- Willpower is added on by clicking the Willpower box on the right side. The Roller adds it for you.
- Always note you dice pool and any modifiers.
- If you unsure about a Dicepool. Check the books, Then ask your ST. Again don't assume figured it out AND don't approach an ST without doing some foot work yourself.
- Use Spoilers to record your roll in your post. Include any point spending and the mechanical outcome in the same spoiler. Label that Spoiler clearly and warn if you think it should remain unseen by players.
Signature Lines/Mini Character Sheet
Players should include the following information in either his/her Signature Line or Mini Character Sheet:
- Their Character's name, Heath, and Willpower
- Any active Supernatural effects, Gifts, Spells, Contracts, Disciplines/Devotions
- Current Fuel (Vitae, Essence, Mana, Glamor)
- Striking Looks (if applicable)
- When in combat, please include Defense, Armor, and Speed
- Werewolves should include Auspice, Tribe and Renown
- Changelings should include Seeming, Kith, and current Pledges
It is customary to include a link to you char's Gallery Page and also make side note should you char exist in more then one Scene at a time. Please feel free to look at other players' signatures for examples and information, as well as ask questions.
More information about Mini Character Sheets setup can be found here.
See Also
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