Post by Admin on Sept 17, 2011 17:02:18 GMT -5
[[RULES]]
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Names]]After you register a user name, you may change it to a proper name, with a First name and a Last name. You may or may not include a middle name or middle initial. The first letter of the first and last names should be capitalized, like "John Doe". If you can't get it, PM an Admin and they'll set you right.[/right]
[[Ages]]
This RP is rated 15. It will include 'high school' themes including but not limited to teenage and high school-related themes. Most characters will be between the ages of 14 and 18. Freshmen are 14/15, Sophomores are 15/16, Juniors are 16/17 and Seniors are 17/18.
This RP is rated 15. It will include 'high school' themes including but not limited to teenage and high school-related themes. Most characters will be between the ages of 14 and 18. Freshmen are 14/15, Sophomores are 15/16, Juniors are 16/17 and Seniors are 17/18.
[[Word Count]]
There is no limit as to how many or how few words you want to write. If you want to write one line, just make sure that someone has something to answer to. If you want to write eight paragraphs, the same rule applies to you! Just make sure that someone can reply to your thread. There is no set word count. Period.
There is no limit as to how many or how few words you want to write. If you want to write one line, just make sure that someone has something to answer to. If you want to write eight paragraphs, the same rule applies to you! Just make sure that someone can reply to your thread. There is no set word count. Period.
[[Tense]]
Third person, past tense. Always.
Third person, past tense. Always.
[[Godmodding]]
Godmodding is when a character will act like God, being untouchable, unhurtable and just plain perfect. Also, it includes writing for other characters or setting into motion plots in which other player's characters have no say. The rule is simple. Please do not godmod your character or any other person's characters. Don’t try to control the actions of another player and everyone will get along just fine.
Godmodding is when a character will act like God, being untouchable, unhurtable and just plain perfect. Also, it includes writing for other characters or setting into motion plots in which other player's characters have no say. The rule is simple. Please do not godmod your character or any other person's characters. Don’t try to control the actions of another player and everyone will get along just fine.
[[Mary Sue Characters]]
Mary Sue characters are perfect in every way. Perfect hair, perfect sex appeal, perfect teeth, perfect clothes... sounds boring, right? Make your character with a little depth! Maybe underneath that perfect exterior lies a broken, abused teenager. Get creative! No high school student is ever really that perfect.
Mary Sue characters are perfect in every way. Perfect hair, perfect sex appeal, perfect teeth, perfect clothes... sounds boring, right? Make your character with a little depth! Maybe underneath that perfect exterior lies a broken, abused teenager. Get creative! No high school student is ever really that perfect.
[[Activity]]
Activity is important in every RPG. While we don't impose an actual number for the minimum amount of posts, we do ask you to be considerate if you're in any sub-plot threads or if your writing partners in joint posts want to move things along. The admins have the right to determine when an activity check is needed.
Activity is important in every RPG. While we don't impose an actual number for the minimum amount of posts, we do ask you to be considerate if you're in any sub-plot threads or if your writing partners in joint posts want to move things along. The admins have the right to determine when an activity check is needed.
[[Discrimination]]
Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. Do not discriminate on the basis on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation in any way, shape or form. This is true in both OOC (out-of-character), IC (in-character) or in the chat box. Please notify the admins if you have any concerns and the matter will be handled. **This includes any person's choice of character play-by or character type**
Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. Do not discriminate on the basis on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation in any way, shape or form. This is true in both OOC (out-of-character), IC (in-character) or in the chat box. Please notify the admins if you have any concerns and the matter will be handled. **This includes any person's choice of character play-by or character type**
[[Ratios]]
To keep things balanced, gender-wise, we ask that you refrain from creating too many of one type of character. If your first character is female, we ask that your second character be male UNLESS the gender ratios are balanced. If your first two characters are male, we ask that you create a female character. If your first character is a teacher, we ask that your second character be a student.
To keep things balanced, gender-wise, we ask that you refrain from creating too many of one type of character. If your first character is female, we ask that your second character be male UNLESS the gender ratios are balanced. If your first two characters are male, we ask that you create a female character. If your first character is a teacher, we ask that your second character be a student.
[[Character Requests]]
Please try to post at least ten IN CHARACTER posts before you request any number of characters or subplots. That means posting a few times in the school, on school grounds or in the city of Arcadia Hills. This does not mean posting in the plotting, claims or OOC threads. We want you to try to get along with other players before you request more characters.
Please try to post at least ten IN CHARACTER posts before you request any number of characters or subplots. That means posting a few times in the school, on school grounds or in the city of Arcadia Hills. This does not mean posting in the plotting, claims or OOC threads. We want you to try to get along with other players before you request more characters.
[[New Posts]]
If your post is taking place in an area where multiple locations are given, please identify WHERE the post is taking place.
If your post is taking place in an area where multiple locations are given, please identify WHERE the post is taking place.
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[[Graphics]]
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Avatars are optional, but highly encouraged. Every character should be represented with a 100 x 100 image of an actor or model. Please do not use yourself as a representation of your character. Also, please do not use any anime characters. You may register your play-by once you join.
Avatars are optional, but highly encouraged. Every character should be represented with a 100 x 100 image of an actor or model. Please do not use yourself as a representation of your character. Also, please do not use any anime characters. You may register your play-by once you join.
[[Signatures]]
Do not stretch the page with your signature. Also, please include your character bio and a link to your plotting page in your signature.
Do not stretch the page with your signature. Also, please include your character bio and a link to your plotting page in your signature.
[[Bans]]
There are currently no character restrictions in effect. We strongly
[/i] advise that you do not use GLEE characters as your character representations (or play-bys). This is an original setting, not McKinley High. Also, character archetypes found in GLEE are also banned. We don't want exact replicas of McKinley High students.[/right][/size][/font]There are currently no character restrictions in effect. We strongly
[[Templates]]
Templates are not required. In fact, for general posting, discouraged. If you want to use them in the plotting and networking threads, absolutely! If you like good ol' UBBC code or words, absolutely! Don't feel that you need to use templates unless you want to.
Templates are not required. In fact, for general posting, discouraged. If you want to use them in the plotting and networking threads, absolutely! If you like good ol' UBBC code or words, absolutely! Don't feel that you need to use templates unless you want to.
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[[Thanks]]
Thank you for taking time to read the rules and visit Arcadia Hills High School! We hope you enjoyed your stay and consider joining us! ~~ Admin & Staff ~~
Thank you for taking time to read the rules and visit Arcadia Hills High School! We hope you enjoyed your stay and consider joining us! ~~ Admin & Staff ~~
[[Thanks]]
This rules template was created by Kahona of caution to the wind. All credits go to her.
This rules template was created by Kahona of caution to the wind. All credits go to her.
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