The Rules

Subject: The Rules Thu Feb 09, 2012 6:13 pm

The Rules
Word Count
We use a paragraph style RP here, so that means your IC posts should include a rough 5 to 6 compound-complex sentences.

No spamming or flooding.
Speaks for itself. Don't double-post. Or post unrelated comments. Especially if it's in someone else's thread. And do not post in your own thread just to bump it up. You may post on a thread in RP Registry if it hasn't been posted on in a week. Only once, though. You will be warned only once for spamming. After than, BANNED.

Keep OOC out of IC
If you have any personal feuds with any member on our forum, please keep it OOC. Don't randomly rampage out of your village and enter another just for the sake of killing this other person. Not only is in immature, it's also...unprofessional. If matters get out of hand, contact an Admin through PMs. Do not create a ruckus. You will be BANNED.

No insulting.
Sure, call someone a doofus or a retard or even a - gasp - BAD NINJA. But keep it clean. Keep it funny. Anything racist or excessively rude will not be tolerated. Remember, we're all people. And people are to be respected. Disrespect anyone, and you will be BANNED.

No interfering in RP sessions and stories.
There's a reason that Batman isn't in Naruto. It isn't his story. Likewise, your characters should not be involved in plot threads with other people. It is intruding, OOC comments are Not to be used Either. They aren't appreciated. You will received a warning for posting in other RP sessions; second warning results in suspension. Third warning you will be banned.

No use of foreign languages.
All of us know English. A prime factor of good RPing is making everyone understand you. So please, please use English. If you wish to talk to a fellow Countryman, use PMs. No foreign languages will be tolerated in the chat box, and posts made in foreign languages will be deleted.

Create your topics with relevant titles.
Think about TV. If an episode about the death of the prime protagonist was called 'Oh look, bunnies!', the ratings would go down the drain. Likewise, each thread is like an episode. Please call it something that makes sense. Or at least, something that gives the reader an idea of the content held within it before even reading it. And try to avoid too short or too long titles.

Don't use your sig space for advertising.
This site has been made solely for enjoyment and entertainment. Ads, as they are not entertaining. Or fun at all. I'm sure no one wants to see them underneath posts

Type using correct grammar.
Most of us are from countries where English isn't the primary language. It is understandable if your grammar stutters, or completely breaks down, every now and then. However, this is an RP forum. RPing requires you to have sufficient writing skills to convey a message. So please, try your best to write with correct grammar. Do not use LOL talk, especially not in threads. It's fine to use it every now and then as a joke, but it gets annoying. And you will be BANNED for overuse of it.

Don't argue with a Moderator or Admin.
The staff are your friends. We're here to provide you the best experience possible. There (Code;Babbleoon) is definitely a reason behind it when you have been warned. Or banned. However, if you believe you have been treated unfairly, please don't lash out or fight back Contact an admin and allow the Admins to sort out the conflict. If we find a staff member at fault, action will be taken immediately. We have chosen our staff with consideration, though, so try and agree with their decisions.

No x-rated material in your sig, posts, or anywhere else while you're in the forums.
Not even in links. For one, this is an RP forum, and many minors will be on it. Secondly, most people will view this forum in public places. Anyone in the immediate vicinity spotting you viewing offensive material will be... well, alerted. And troubled. And will think oddly of you. Also, don't make references to groups such as KKK in your signature, even if it was meant in jest. You will be warned, and eventually... BANNED.

Do not post images that would stretch the forum.
This forum does not have the power to automatically resize images. When you post a huge image, the forum gets stretched. And that looks ugly. Such images will be asked to be resized, or removed. Failure to comply with the above terms will result in the loss of image-hosting rights on the forum.

Don't spam Staff with Approval requests
Don't ask them to look at a thread, either. They're staff. Of course they'll look over your threads. Sending PMs just irritates them, and makes them less inclined to approve. Feel free to send PMs to particular staff members when you require their approval precisely, if your registration hasn't been checked for over 24 hours.

Use Readable Colors
Some people here have color blindness. Some people have really sensitive eyes. Hence, you should try and use colors that are easy on the eyes, and plainly visible. Colors that give people seizures will be reverted back to original forum colors. Complaints upon this matter will be dealt with.

Inactivity
Any character which has been inactive for 1 month may be archived. Inactivity is considered as having not posted in the RP boards for more than 1 month. If you are going to be absent, make sure you post in the Arrival & Departure Board as this may earn you some degree of leniency. These rules especially apply to those who rp Jinchuuriki and other critical positions to plot.

Back Up Your Stuff
Make sure you have stuff you want for the future (like summons, or jutsu) saved on your computer. You are free to post them on the site, but if your thread/posts are accidentally deleted, we will not be held responsible.

Subject: Re: The Rules Thu Feb 09, 2012 7:00 pm

Character and Roleplay Rules
Genin characters.
We strongly recommend that every new member starts off with a genin for their first character. Genin are likely to be very much necessary to the plot, as the plot of the site is based around the young generation.

Usernames.
Your username must be the name of your character. Whether it be the character's full name (surname and then given name) or just his or her first name, either is fine.

Make sure to post in the appropriate RP Positions thread after you are approved.
After your character is approved, make sure to claim whatever spots he/she is taking in the RP positions board. If you fail to do so, not only are you breaking the rules, but if all applicable spots are taken, you will be forced to drop your character until new spots open up.

Character Profiles
Once you have been accepted PLEASE put a link to your character's profile IN YOUR SIGNATURE.

Death & Killing.
Characters may not die without the consent of their RPer. The only exception to this rule is if a character gets into a situation where death is inevitable, for example, a genin jinchuuriki crashing an Akatsuki Meeting. In events of death, the one being killed will be given the benefit of the doubt so long as they haven't done anything ridiculously nonsensical. This rule is mainly to make sure we don't have any Genin-leveled terrorists planning to thwart an enemy village on the grounds of they cannot be killed. In such extreme circumstances, you CAN be killed.

Foreign Living Places.
You may not enter areas other than the one your character is affiliated with. The only way to go to other areas is with the Out of Character permission of the one who roleplays the leader of your home village AND the person who roleplays the leader of the village you wish to go to. The only other way to go to another area is to receive permission from two staff members.

Going Rogue?
In order to leave your designated roleplay position or go rogue, you need permission from an admin. Permission to switch villages or go rogue will not be given often.

No Uchiha or Senju.
While on the topic of clans, it might be important to point out here that the Uchiha clan is in fact wiped out. The Sharingan trait will resurface within very few people. Positions for Sharingan will only be given out at plot discretion, if any at all. Same thing goes for the Senju Clan and Mokuton.

Clan histories.
If you create a clan, do not write in the history that your character is the last surviving member. At the very least, leave it open for a few clan members to still be alive here and there.

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