Post by Seraphim Ferrex on Oct 23, 2011 22:42:28 GMT -7
Updated 10-20
It is the players' responsibility to keep up with updates on the rules. The Staff may send notices of change as a courtesy, but they are not required to do so.
Most of these rules are obvious, but please read them in any case.
STAFF WORD IS FINAL ON ALL SUBJECTS. IF THERE ARE PROBLEMS WITH THIS RULE, DO NOT JOIN.
NO Ex Post Facto Laws:
For any rule created after an offense there will be no retroactive consequences.
Content:
Content here allowed is about the same as you would see on Firefly. So generally if it is acceptable on Fox, it's fine here, however this site is slightly stricter on some issues, and will be handled on a case by case basis. Violent and sexual content follow essentially the same rule: if it is acceptable to the general public, it is permissible to post here. If something is asked to be changed, please change it, and you will not receive consequence.
Signatures and Avatars may have NO nudity or suggestive pictures as determined by an Administrator.
Warnings will vary greatly depending on the level of the offense. Range: 5-100 for a single offense.
Profanity:
Swearing is permitted, to a point, in character (as long as all involved consent to the choice of words), but not constantly or unnecessarily. Also note that some words are completely unacceptable in English, but keep in mind that most of the swearing is done in Chinese anyway. If you don't want to go through the trouble of finding a translation, use your best judgment. Saying, "He swears in Chinese" is just as applicable as " "piece of sht!" Note that any use of foul language to insult another member OOC will not be tolerated and will be punished severely. Again, STAFF WORD IS FINAL.
Warnings vary. Range: 5-50 for a single offense.
Character Limit:
There is currently a single character per player limit (total) in this RPG to start. Canon characters are not playable, and will in all likelihood not even enter story arcs.
Character Profile:
Once a character profile has been approved, said profile can not be altered without notifying an admin beforehand. When editing your profile, PM an admin to explain what changes you want to make and why and if a profile is altered after approved without permission said profile and character will be locked out and/or deleted until deemed fit to return to play.
Warnings vary: 5-15 for a single first offense. 25-50 for second offense. 50-100 for a third offense.
G-moding:
God-moding is controlling other player character’s movement or speech, making their character do something they do not wish to do, or acting upon information that your character could not have known.
(For example: your character is walking through the woods and you read in another thread that a member of an Alliance squad is going to ambush you and then your character suddenly spots them in the woods and attacks them first.) There will be NO g-moding permitted. Any and all instances of g-moding will be dealt with harshly due to its unfair nature to other players. The penalty for this is first a warning(10%), second a suspension, and if you are caught doing this three times, you will most likely be banned (100%). In all cases, the post in question will be edited or outright removed.
The ONLY exception to this rule is if BOTH posting parties agree to certain actions beforehand for the sake of play or plot. This agreement, along with a specific time frame, must be sent to an admin by both parties to avoid disciplinary measures. E.G., "Moding will be allowed during this one fight" or "Moding allowed until the characters leave this room." There shall be no ‘blanket’ g-moding permitted.
Warnings vary. Range: 5-50 for a single first offense; 10-75 for a single second offense;15-100 for a third offense. Fourth offenses and on will be judged on a case by case basis.
Invincibility:
No character is immortal or invincible in this game. Some people may have technology that protects them from certain forms of attack. Ex: Blue Gloves or Alliance Special Forces may have personal low level defense shields that can stop most forms of attack like bullets or energy weapons. All devices like these though have a weakness or limited use and must be approved by a staff member.
I presume people will use their common sense and not try to play gods,but if we find that someone is doing such, they shall be dealt with by a staff member.
Posts:
This is a para and/or semi para board. This means that all posts will be in paragraph form. The standard post should be around 5 sentences long minimum. Exceptions can only occur when two players are online at the same time, and quick responses can occur, or in rare reasonable situations. Careful though, STAFF WORD IS FINAL. It's not difficult to write a paragraph, even when a character has only a sentence to say; actions, thoughts, surroundings and other things can still be described.
All posts should be in correct[i/] English (or Chinese where necessary)--properly spelled and punctuated.
Please do not alter the color or size of the text, or put speech in bold or italicized text, except where correct.
Posts Per Week:
Members are expected to post fairly frequently, meaning at least one in-character post a week, barring some reason they are unable to be online. It is expected that you post fairly and considerately to the other players, so no RP double posting (without staff approval), or posts that ignore or directly subvert the intention of another character.
There are also situations such as this:
If woman 1, man 2, and Woman 3 are all in the same room and the two women go back and forth for hours, man 2 will be left behind.
The intention is not to limit or prevent posting, but it is important to keep everyone on the same page. If someone is affecting roleplay by an extended absence, contact a staff member. We will decide what to do at that point.
General Conduct
Just a Game...
Remember this: first and foremost, everyone in the RP is here to have fun and to tell a story. Do not take anything that occurs In Character to heart, even if it is something bad done by another character. They are merely playing their part in a grand drama just as you are. Personal attacks, either IC or OOC are not tolerated.
Give and Take...
Everyone likes to win. Each character will, at some point (provided they prove worthy of it and engineer it relevantly IC), win a significant victory for themselves, their loved ones, or their faction. The consequence of this, though, is that where one wins, another must lose. Therefore, there has to be some give and take. You must be willing to lose from time to time in addition to winning for the sake of the story.
Bantering...
Friendly bantering is permitted in the General boards, but insulting, mocking, or attempting to humiliate someone will not be tolerated. This is a game and all here are equals.
OOC in IC...
It is sometimes necessary to talk Out Of Character in the In Character boards. When this happens, assuming the subject is important and relevant, it can be done at the top of a post (preceding the IC text) in this format:
*OOC: Question, comment, clarification, etc*
If the talk is not important and/or has nothing to do with what is happening in game, the OOC posts will be deleted by a member of the staff.
We ask that people Keep OOC in IC talk to a minimum. There are boards and Personal Messages to discuss things out of character and we would prefer they be used.
MIA Thread & Rule...
The Missing In Action Thread will be where you must post if you will be away for any length of time. No where else, please. We ask that no matter what, unless it is completely unexpected, you post three things:
1) When you will be away
2) For How Long
3) When you will be back
If you wish to allow a staff member or another player to post as your character while you’re away, you may state that there. If you choose to allow someone to post for you, they may write that character using their own login until your return. Anyone playing another member's character must remain true to the character and write, as much as possible, with a similar voice. If you do not choose to ask someone to post for you, your character may either be lost for a bit in the shuffle. It is always possible catch up later, or it may result in delays in story progression.
If the result of an absence is the suspension of play and for longer then 2 weeks, the staff reserves the right to NPC the character to keep things going.
How the Site Works
The Mission of this board is to provide a safe and fun environment where people may come and take on or create a character based in the world of Joss Whedon's Firefly and play/interact with others in that world.
Creating a Character
Obviously, before beginning to play you must first have a character to play.
Personal (Original) Characters:
These are characters that you create. A staff member must approve them before entering RP. Please follow the template provided.
Controlling NPCs:
Most players’ characters will have friends and/or family. Unless there is another player character fulfilling one of these roles, these characters are NPCs attached to the player character. Therefore, an NPC who is connected to a player character can be controlled by that player if they wish, though they cannot live out the life of that character when he/she is not interacting with the player character. However, do keep the NPCs your character has to a minimum – for example, we do not want to see a player character who is merely a soldier being followed by twenty NPCs unless it is part of the story. Staff will play NPCs when necessary, or when requested by a member.
Radio Chatter and Cortex Talk:
When someone talks on a walky-talky/comm, or other long range communication device, a new posting technique comes into play if this takes place in 2 different threads (ex. A crew member is radioing another from a town while the other is in the desert). The message must be posted in both threads, either as a separate IC post, or quoted in another character's post.
Lastly...
If you have any trouble and/or need help creating a character, please PM an Administrator for help as we would be happy to help you and get you started. If you have any questions about not understanding anything that is written above, also feel free to PM us and we will explain it more clearly if need be.
For more information on warnings, please refer to the thread which describes them in detail within this board. All ranges listed are for your benefit as a reference only. The Staff reserve the right at all times to warn as they see fit. It is their goal to do so fairly.
(Note: the FOA reserves the right to add, subtract or edit this page at any time)
It is the players' responsibility to keep up with updates on the rules. The Staff may send notices of change as a courtesy, but they are not required to do so.
Most of these rules are obvious, but please read them in any case.
STAFF WORD IS FINAL ON ALL SUBJECTS. IF THERE ARE PROBLEMS WITH THIS RULE, DO NOT JOIN.
NO Ex Post Facto Laws:
For any rule created after an offense there will be no retroactive consequences.
Content:
Content here allowed is about the same as you would see on Firefly. So generally if it is acceptable on Fox, it's fine here, however this site is slightly stricter on some issues, and will be handled on a case by case basis. Violent and sexual content follow essentially the same rule: if it is acceptable to the general public, it is permissible to post here. If something is asked to be changed, please change it, and you will not receive consequence.
Signatures and Avatars may have NO nudity or suggestive pictures as determined by an Administrator.
Warnings will vary greatly depending on the level of the offense. Range: 5-100 for a single offense.
Profanity:
Swearing is permitted, to a point, in character (as long as all involved consent to the choice of words), but not constantly or unnecessarily. Also note that some words are completely unacceptable in English, but keep in mind that most of the swearing is done in Chinese anyway. If you don't want to go through the trouble of finding a translation, use your best judgment. Saying, "He swears in Chinese" is just as applicable as " "piece of sht!" Note that any use of foul language to insult another member OOC will not be tolerated and will be punished severely. Again, STAFF WORD IS FINAL.
Warnings vary. Range: 5-50 for a single offense.
Character Limit:
There is currently a single character per player limit (total) in this RPG to start. Canon characters are not playable, and will in all likelihood not even enter story arcs.
Character Profile:
Once a character profile has been approved, said profile can not be altered without notifying an admin beforehand. When editing your profile, PM an admin to explain what changes you want to make and why and if a profile is altered after approved without permission said profile and character will be locked out and/or deleted until deemed fit to return to play.
Warnings vary: 5-15 for a single first offense. 25-50 for second offense. 50-100 for a third offense.
G-moding:
God-moding is controlling other player character’s movement or speech, making their character do something they do not wish to do, or acting upon information that your character could not have known.
(For example: your character is walking through the woods and you read in another thread that a member of an Alliance squad is going to ambush you and then your character suddenly spots them in the woods and attacks them first.) There will be NO g-moding permitted. Any and all instances of g-moding will be dealt with harshly due to its unfair nature to other players. The penalty for this is first a warning(10%), second a suspension, and if you are caught doing this three times, you will most likely be banned (100%). In all cases, the post in question will be edited or outright removed.
The ONLY exception to this rule is if BOTH posting parties agree to certain actions beforehand for the sake of play or plot. This agreement, along with a specific time frame, must be sent to an admin by both parties to avoid disciplinary measures. E.G., "Moding will be allowed during this one fight" or "Moding allowed until the characters leave this room." There shall be no ‘blanket’ g-moding permitted.
Warnings vary. Range: 5-50 for a single first offense; 10-75 for a single second offense;15-100 for a third offense. Fourth offenses and on will be judged on a case by case basis.
Invincibility:
No character is immortal or invincible in this game. Some people may have technology that protects them from certain forms of attack. Ex: Blue Gloves or Alliance Special Forces may have personal low level defense shields that can stop most forms of attack like bullets or energy weapons. All devices like these though have a weakness or limited use and must be approved by a staff member.
I presume people will use their common sense and not try to play gods,but if we find that someone is doing such, they shall be dealt with by a staff member.
Posts:
This is a para and/or semi para board. This means that all posts will be in paragraph form. The standard post should be around 5 sentences long minimum. Exceptions can only occur when two players are online at the same time, and quick responses can occur, or in rare reasonable situations. Careful though, STAFF WORD IS FINAL. It's not difficult to write a paragraph, even when a character has only a sentence to say; actions, thoughts, surroundings and other things can still be described.
All posts should be in correct[i/] English (or Chinese where necessary)--properly spelled and punctuated.
Please do not alter the color or size of the text, or put speech in bold or italicized text, except where correct.
Posts Per Week:
Members are expected to post fairly frequently, meaning at least one in-character post a week, barring some reason they are unable to be online. It is expected that you post fairly and considerately to the other players, so no RP double posting (without staff approval), or posts that ignore or directly subvert the intention of another character.
There are also situations such as this:
If woman 1, man 2, and Woman 3 are all in the same room and the two women go back and forth for hours, man 2 will be left behind.
The intention is not to limit or prevent posting, but it is important to keep everyone on the same page. If someone is affecting roleplay by an extended absence, contact a staff member. We will decide what to do at that point.
General Conduct
Just a Game...
Remember this: first and foremost, everyone in the RP is here to have fun and to tell a story. Do not take anything that occurs In Character to heart, even if it is something bad done by another character. They are merely playing their part in a grand drama just as you are. Personal attacks, either IC or OOC are not tolerated.
Give and Take...
Everyone likes to win. Each character will, at some point (provided they prove worthy of it and engineer it relevantly IC), win a significant victory for themselves, their loved ones, or their faction. The consequence of this, though, is that where one wins, another must lose. Therefore, there has to be some give and take. You must be willing to lose from time to time in addition to winning for the sake of the story.
Bantering...
Friendly bantering is permitted in the General boards, but insulting, mocking, or attempting to humiliate someone will not be tolerated. This is a game and all here are equals.
OOC in IC...
It is sometimes necessary to talk Out Of Character in the In Character boards. When this happens, assuming the subject is important and relevant, it can be done at the top of a post (preceding the IC text) in this format:
*OOC: Question, comment, clarification, etc*
If the talk is not important and/or has nothing to do with what is happening in game, the OOC posts will be deleted by a member of the staff.
We ask that people Keep OOC in IC talk to a minimum. There are boards and Personal Messages to discuss things out of character and we would prefer they be used.
MIA Thread & Rule...
The Missing In Action Thread will be where you must post if you will be away for any length of time. No where else, please. We ask that no matter what, unless it is completely unexpected, you post three things:
1) When you will be away
2) For How Long
3) When you will be back
If you wish to allow a staff member or another player to post as your character while you’re away, you may state that there. If you choose to allow someone to post for you, they may write that character using their own login until your return. Anyone playing another member's character must remain true to the character and write, as much as possible, with a similar voice. If you do not choose to ask someone to post for you, your character may either be lost for a bit in the shuffle. It is always possible catch up later, or it may result in delays in story progression.
If the result of an absence is the suspension of play and for longer then 2 weeks, the staff reserves the right to NPC the character to keep things going.
How the Site Works
The Mission of this board is to provide a safe and fun environment where people may come and take on or create a character based in the world of Joss Whedon's Firefly and play/interact with others in that world.
Creating a Character
Obviously, before beginning to play you must first have a character to play.
Personal (Original) Characters:
These are characters that you create. A staff member must approve them before entering RP. Please follow the template provided.
Controlling NPCs:
Most players’ characters will have friends and/or family. Unless there is another player character fulfilling one of these roles, these characters are NPCs attached to the player character. Therefore, an NPC who is connected to a player character can be controlled by that player if they wish, though they cannot live out the life of that character when he/she is not interacting with the player character. However, do keep the NPCs your character has to a minimum – for example, we do not want to see a player character who is merely a soldier being followed by twenty NPCs unless it is part of the story. Staff will play NPCs when necessary, or when requested by a member.
Radio Chatter and Cortex Talk:
When someone talks on a walky-talky/comm, or other long range communication device, a new posting technique comes into play if this takes place in 2 different threads (ex. A crew member is radioing another from a town while the other is in the desert). The message must be posted in both threads, either as a separate IC post, or quoted in another character's post.
Lastly...
If you have any trouble and/or need help creating a character, please PM an Administrator for help as we would be happy to help you and get you started. If you have any questions about not understanding anything that is written above, also feel free to PM us and we will explain it more clearly if need be.
For more information on warnings, please refer to the thread which describes them in detail within this board. All ranges listed are for your benefit as a reference only. The Staff reserve the right at all times to warn as they see fit. It is their goal to do so fairly.
(Note: the FOA reserves the right to add, subtract or edit this page at any time)