Post by Alyssa :) on Mar 13, 2012 14:25:38 GMT -6
Site Rules
General Rules
Be Kind
-This seems pretty simple and hopefully it can be. Sadly this no longer seems to be a common sense rule. Please remember that behind every computer screen there is a living person who has real emotions.
Respect Everyone
-No matter who it is whether it be guest or a staff member, everyone has the right to have fun, not to be put down by others.
No Discrimination
-If you’re not mature enough to understand everyone is different and not old enough to respect different religions then do not bother to sign up. This will be not tolerated and if caught you will be banned with absolutely no warning. Remember we all have feels and nobody is the same because we are not robots.
No Sexual Content
-Though this is a human role play the site is still rated PG-13 and not all members appreciate that type of content. Not only that but this is also a rule on Proboards. If anything suggest what they will do and fade out. Anything father will be modified and you will be warned. Multiple offenses to this will result in a week long ban.
Minimal Cussing
-Cussing will be allowed but this does not mean its fully encouraged. Remember that we have members and guest of all ages. Since this is a human role play there is no other forms to cuss. If you are caught swearing exclusively or targeting your curse words towards other members you will be warned. If your behavior continues you will be banned for a week.
Staff
-They’re here to better the site and help the site run smoothly, also to help you. Please respect them. Also don’t ask to become a staff member because we search for the potential in all members. When we find someone we’ll send them some questions and ask if they want to be apart of The Last Days staff. {First Part: “You don’t forget the face”} Not only are we here to keep the site going but if you ever feel like you’re being bullied by a fellow forum, do not start a confrontation, PM a staff member and they’ll sort things out.
Fun
-This isn’t a rule you can get in trouble for and basically is just a simple suggestion. Why would you join a site if you’re not having fun? We’re here for you to have fun not to be miserable.
Of the Month
-Our site added this as of June 19, 2012. Once a month our staff will post a thread for nominations for each catagory: Member, Male, Female, Thread and Couple. We then will take each nomination and put in a poll so members can vote. For each category a person, character or thread can only be member of the month for one month and then someone else will get a chance for the spot. Then the following month the previous member, character or thread can be nominated again. This is so people have a fair chance at getting Of the Month.
Role Playing Rules
Point of View
-A matter of role-players preference so they can either role-play in first person or third person.
Be Creative
-We don’t want thousands of blond hair, blue eyed people walking around Panem. Since they are human beings you do have more leeway than if this was an animal role-play. Though you also have to remember that people are not born with blue hair and purple skin. The skin color should be natural and please try to limit the wacky hair colors to Capitol characters.
Character Biographies
-The character application template must be followed for your character to be accepted. The application is located in the character creation board and will always be at the top of all threads.
A) Work in progress bios are the only exception and should have WIP in the title.
B) To be sure that you’ve read our rules, our bio application will ask for a password phrase. The first half is in general and the last half is below. Without the correct phrase your character will not be accepted.
Character Limits
-There is none but that does not mean create 25 characters and post with two. Make as many characters that you can handle.
Tributes
-Are a very important part to the Hunger Games. {Second Half: “of the person who was your last hope.”} To make a tribute means that you are committing to staying active on The Last Days so you are required to post at least once a week. Another thing is that you are allowed to only have one tribute at a time. It would be unfair if you had 3 tributes in the game and everyone else had one. If you plan on temporarily leaving please leave a comment Introductions and Goodbyes.
Word Count
-It’s a simple word count to achieve with a bit of detail and maybe a few conversations. Our word count is set at 75 words, this is to prevent from the notorious one liners and requires a member to occasionally think. Though you can go above 75 words which is easier for some members than others.
Modify
-Such a wonderful button that prevents members from double posting! Who would have thought that button actually did something. Please do not double post because you can just modify your mistakes in your old post.
Power Playing
-Staff thought this would be a common sense rule but it has shown recently not to be. Power Playing is when you take over someone's character in your post. This is frowned upon because you prevent the other roleplayer to decided what happens to their character.