Post by CJ on Feb 4, 2012 10:32:07 GMT -5
Hello and welcome to the One Piece RPG!
You must understand three simple things before beginning this RPG:
- New to this forum? Don't be shy! We try hard to accommodate new players, but we're only human. If you feel unwelcome or uncomfortable, please contact Shark a' Pult or me and we can answer any questions or resolve any issues in quick time.
- Check the Discussion thread for changes to the RPG. We wouldn't want a character frolicking into the nether because the player wasn't paying attention to what we had planned.
- Breaking any rules will result in a warning. Continuous and purposeful rule-breaking results in a ban from the RP section for a predetermined amount of time.
- When you RP, post in the third person, using "he", "she", "her", etc.
Before you start:
1. Read these rules! You're doing that right now, so good job.
2. Create a character. If you're confused on the type of character to create, read ones that have already been approved and see what works best for you.
3. Wait for a Private Message confirming your character has been approved. If you do not get a message within two days, please PM an administrator or moderator. We will always message you, even if the character is not approved. We will keep working with you to make sure the character you want can work within the role play.
The Main Rules:
1. Post often.
That doesn't mean that you must be glued to your computer. You should check the RPG at least once every two days. If more than two days goes by without your character posting, there is a chance the scene could continue and your character will have to catch up. There is no real consequence to breaking this rule aside inconvenience for you and other players.
2. NO. GOD. MODDING.
God-modding is when you take control of another character's player without their permission. This can mean a lot of things, like making them cry to making them die. The point is, you have control over no one but your own character. In the same manner, your character is not a god. Be reasonable and make them have both strengths and weaknesses. They can't dodge absolutely everything.
If god-modding is seen, you will receive a warning and ask that your post be edited. Twice, we will edit your post for you with a message. If it becomes a persistent problem and you do nothing to solve it, we may have to ask you to leave.
If you find yourself in a situation where participation of another character is needed, try to suggest actions instead of forcing them on the other character. For example, have your character THINK someone will laugh instead of actually making the other player laugh.
So if your character "Bob" is trying to make another character "Joe" laugh, instead of posting:
Bob told a funny joke and Joe laughed.
You would post:
Bob told a funny joke, so funny he thought Joe might laugh.
If you have permission from another player, make it clear. A good way to do this is to put "OOC or Out of Character: I have permission to control [Player]'s character for this post" on the top or bottom of your post.
3. Grammar and Spelling
English may not be your first language and we understand that. However, you are not without your resources either. Try to post with other readers in mind. If players cannot understand what is going on in your post, their characters won't either.
4. Details, Details, Details!!!
A good post allows the next player to respond with a well-developed reply. In this example, a player previously posted about his character Joe. Joe is feeling depressed and hurt. Bob's player now has the option to post about it.
What a bad post looks like:
Bob walked up to Joe and said, "Hello!"
What a good post looks like:
Bob saw Joe in the distance looking rather depressed. This struck Bob as odd because Joe was usually a happy-go-lucky type of person. For whatever reason, this was not the case today. Bob walked over to be a shoulder to lean on. Not wanting to depress Joe even more, Bob decided to cheer up the mood.
"Hey, Joe! Nice weather, huh? So, what's been going on lately?" he asked.
As you can see, in the bad example, Joe's player can do nothing more than say "hello" back. In the good example, Joe's player has the choice to respond to Bob's behavior, Bob's question, or preferably both.
Length is also an issue. A good post is usually at least three or four sentences, and at least 5 lines of text. Pressing "Enter" does not count as a line.
4. Formatting
A good way to make distinctions between thoughts and speech is to use formatting. These include bold, italics, and colors.
When you are describing a scene, plain formatting a black text is preferred.
When your character is thinking, use the italic tags. They are:
When your character is talking, use the color tags. They are:
5. No Double-Posting
Simple rule. If you forgot something, edit your post and tell everyone that you did either in the Discussion Thread or in a post. There is no consequence for going back and editing unless another character has already reacted to that post.
6. No Killing
Don't do it. This is in the same category as God-Modding. Killing minor NPC's such as Marines and otherwise is fine but killing story important NPC's and other characters is really distasteful (unless given permission otherwise).
If you have any questions please PM an administrator or moderator or ask other members in the Discussion Thread. There is no stupid question. This RP is meant to be a fun time; these rules are there to help make that happen.
You must understand three simple things before beginning this RPG:
- New to this forum? Don't be shy! We try hard to accommodate new players, but we're only human. If you feel unwelcome or uncomfortable, please contact Shark a' Pult or me and we can answer any questions or resolve any issues in quick time.
- Check the Discussion thread for changes to the RPG. We wouldn't want a character frolicking into the nether because the player wasn't paying attention to what we had planned.
- Breaking any rules will result in a warning. Continuous and purposeful rule-breaking results in a ban from the RP section for a predetermined amount of time.
- When you RP, post in the third person, using "he", "she", "her", etc.
Before you start:
1. Read these rules! You're doing that right now, so good job.
2. Create a character. If you're confused on the type of character to create, read ones that have already been approved and see what works best for you.
3. Wait for a Private Message confirming your character has been approved. If you do not get a message within two days, please PM an administrator or moderator. We will always message you, even if the character is not approved. We will keep working with you to make sure the character you want can work within the role play.
The Main Rules:
1. Post often.
That doesn't mean that you must be glued to your computer. You should check the RPG at least once every two days. If more than two days goes by without your character posting, there is a chance the scene could continue and your character will have to catch up. There is no real consequence to breaking this rule aside inconvenience for you and other players.
2. NO. GOD. MODDING.
God-modding is when you take control of another character's player without their permission. This can mean a lot of things, like making them cry to making them die. The point is, you have control over no one but your own character. In the same manner, your character is not a god. Be reasonable and make them have both strengths and weaknesses. They can't dodge absolutely everything.
If god-modding is seen, you will receive a warning and ask that your post be edited. Twice, we will edit your post for you with a message. If it becomes a persistent problem and you do nothing to solve it, we may have to ask you to leave.
If you find yourself in a situation where participation of another character is needed, try to suggest actions instead of forcing them on the other character. For example, have your character THINK someone will laugh instead of actually making the other player laugh.
So if your character "Bob" is trying to make another character "Joe" laugh, instead of posting:
Bob told a funny joke and Joe laughed.
You would post:
Bob told a funny joke, so funny he thought Joe might laugh.
If you have permission from another player, make it clear. A good way to do this is to put "OOC or Out of Character: I have permission to control [Player]'s character for this post" on the top or bottom of your post.
3. Grammar and Spelling
English may not be your first language and we understand that. However, you are not without your resources either. Try to post with other readers in mind. If players cannot understand what is going on in your post, their characters won't either.
4. Details, Details, Details!!!
A good post allows the next player to respond with a well-developed reply. In this example, a player previously posted about his character Joe. Joe is feeling depressed and hurt. Bob's player now has the option to post about it.
What a bad post looks like:
Bob walked up to Joe and said, "Hello!"
What a good post looks like:
Bob saw Joe in the distance looking rather depressed. This struck Bob as odd because Joe was usually a happy-go-lucky type of person. For whatever reason, this was not the case today. Bob walked over to be a shoulder to lean on. Not wanting to depress Joe even more, Bob decided to cheer up the mood.
"Hey, Joe! Nice weather, huh? So, what's been going on lately?" he asked.
As you can see, in the bad example, Joe's player can do nothing more than say "hello" back. In the good example, Joe's player has the choice to respond to Bob's behavior, Bob's question, or preferably both.
Length is also an issue. A good post is usually at least three or four sentences, and at least 5 lines of text. Pressing "Enter" does not count as a line.
4. Formatting
A good way to make distinctions between thoughts and speech is to use formatting. These include bold, italics, and colors.
When you are describing a scene, plain formatting a black text is preferred.
When your character is thinking, use the italic tags. They are:
[i]XXX[/i] "XXX" is where your text goes.When your character is talking, use the color tags. They are:
[color=xxx]XXX[/color] "XXX" is where your text goes, while the "xxx" is where your color choice goes. You may also use the color wheel button at the top of the text box when making a post.5. No Double-Posting
Simple rule. If you forgot something, edit your post and tell everyone that you did either in the Discussion Thread or in a post. There is no consequence for going back and editing unless another character has already reacted to that post.
6. No Killing
Don't do it. This is in the same category as God-Modding. Killing minor NPC's such as Marines and otherwise is fine but killing story important NPC's and other characters is really distasteful (unless given permission otherwise).
If you have any questions please PM an administrator or moderator or ask other members in the Discussion Thread. There is no stupid question. This RP is meant to be a fun time; these rules are there to help make that happen.
