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1. Third Person POV.
- For the sake of uniformity, all players are required to write in the Third Person POV.
2. No Metagaming or Godmodding.
- If you don't know what these are and/or need an explanation, then this group probably isn't for you.
3. No One-Liners.
- With all due respect, please provide at least 2 or more paragraphs per reply. One paragraph is acceptable as well on the grounds that it's a solid, thorough length (~7-10 sentences).
4. Please Mark Sexually Explicit Topics
- While not required, I do believe in trying one's best to be respectful. If you start a sexually explicit topic, or the content of an ongoing topic turns explicit, please make an effort to mark it in the topic title. In addition, if you are participating in an open community thread where any character can join, please move any sexually explicit scene to a new, closed topic in the Private RP Forum.
However, as a member of this group please be aware of the potential to be exposed to content of this nature without warning. In my experience, most roleplayers are good about marking such topics when asked of them, as I am doing here. But every now and then an oversight may occur. So by joining us, please be aware that there's a chance of unintended/accidental exposure to not just sexually explicit content, but also other triggering subjects such as blood, suicide, violence, coarse language, and just about anything else considered "triggering" nowadays.
5. Absolutely No OOC Drama.
- Know how to separate IC from OOC drama. What I'm about to say may sound harsher than intended (apologies in advance), but as adults you should have a decent grasp on Conflict Resolution. That isn't to say you can't come to me if you're having an issue with a player/character as it pertains to the group and/or its rules. Please do and I will do my best to mediate and resolve the situation.
However, I don't have the patience for personal feuds. Too often I've seen players take IC actions way too personally. For example: if you're roleplaying with a character who's an a**hole by nature, don't be surprised if they are exactly that IC -- an a**hole! It's legitimately nothing personal and nor is it a reflection of the player behind the character. I'm not going to cater to sensitivities if your character willingly engages with someone else's character who has a reputation of being cruel, an insensitive prick, or has values and beliefs that could potentially conflict with a character's IC ones (or a player's RL ones). Just be nice, yeah?
6. Respect Each Other's Space.
- There is no set standard in this group regarding player activity. Please understand that most of your fellow roleplayers have RL responsibilities that require their time and attention. And some of us have crippling mental health issues that can often impact our creative ability. As someone with ADHD, depression, anxiety, and PTSD, I am a huge advocate for self-care and mental health. A healthy you makes a healthy whole. In other words, the healthier you are mentally the more you're able to bring to the group. We can't pour from empty vessels.
That being said, those of you who do need to take breaks or hiatuses to take care of yourself, please do so. However, if you're roleplaying with a player who prefers the momentum of frequent replies and you step away for a little while, please don't hold it against a frequent replier if they lose interest in continuing during your absence. Just like some of us need space, others need that frequency to stay engaged, and it's important we respect and acknowledge these differences without taking it personally.
