Post by Rafael on Dec 25, 2013 19:38:13 GMT -6
We're all here to have fun. So with that in mind, what follows should be common sense, but sometimes it needs to be said. So here goes...
OOC:
*First and foremost, don't be an asshole. This means no hazing of new people/new players to the channel, and for heaven's sake, no bringing your drama online only to take it out on people here. We are all going to have -those- kinds of days, but just take a breath and leave it at the door.
*Respect other people's opinions and ideas, even if you don't necessarily agree with them. Be especially mindful of the fact that tone in writing is often elusive or misleading and is not as easy to understand and recognize as your tone of voice. Be mindful of not only -what- you say, but -how- you say it.
*This is a mature game, for mature players. That means that as adults, we're likely to tackle some adult themes, both IC'ly and OOC'ly. By all means, if a topic of discussion in the OOC room either offends or starts to annoy you (we all have those days), then leave the room rather than get into a heated debate/argument, etc. There's no requirement that says that players have to be in both channels. That said, if you find something especially offensive, either go straight to the source in PM, or talk to an Op about it.
*On that note, know that the Ops are not in the channel to play mediator for every little dispute--especially the ones that come up sometimes OOC'ly. Act like an adult and at least attempt to settle any disagreements that may arise between those directly involved. If that doesn't work, then come to an Op as a last resort.
IC:
*Think of the game on the whole as one story. I tend to say that I'm a collaborative writer or storyteller (because role-playing game tends to sound like something that belongs in the bedroom). As a writer, be sure to put some thought into your posts. Be descriptive, but refrain from purple prose (your character's eyes should never be referred to as 'orbs' or their lips as 'tiers', etc.). Description begets longer posts, and longer posts mean that your fellow writers will have more to work with, more to respond to. And it just makes it more interesting and easier to follow than if you hit enter after every. Single. Sentence.
*As a collaborative part of the story, feel free to submit plots/story-lines to the Ops. It's your game, too, and coming up with all the twists, turns, pitfalls, and mysteries in a tale can be quite taxing. The Ops welcome your ideas. Know, however, that it is -not- okay to run with an unapproved story-line if it is going to affect the setting/other characters en masse.
*Though this is considered a Free-Form Role-Play Game, there could be times when a roll of the dice is necessary. If, for example, during a fight scene, those involved cannot write their way to a resolution, then dice may come into play as a last resort. This channel, however, will not be dice-dependent in the least.
*And really, it ought not have to be said, but no power-gaming, no using OOC information IC'ly, don't use the IC to wage personal OOC vendettas, and don't take anything that happens to your character IC'ly personally.
OOC:
*First and foremost, don't be an asshole. This means no hazing of new people/new players to the channel, and for heaven's sake, no bringing your drama online only to take it out on people here. We are all going to have -those- kinds of days, but just take a breath and leave it at the door.
*Respect other people's opinions and ideas, even if you don't necessarily agree with them. Be especially mindful of the fact that tone in writing is often elusive or misleading and is not as easy to understand and recognize as your tone of voice. Be mindful of not only -what- you say, but -how- you say it.
*This is a mature game, for mature players. That means that as adults, we're likely to tackle some adult themes, both IC'ly and OOC'ly. By all means, if a topic of discussion in the OOC room either offends or starts to annoy you (we all have those days), then leave the room rather than get into a heated debate/argument, etc. There's no requirement that says that players have to be in both channels. That said, if you find something especially offensive, either go straight to the source in PM, or talk to an Op about it.
*On that note, know that the Ops are not in the channel to play mediator for every little dispute--especially the ones that come up sometimes OOC'ly. Act like an adult and at least attempt to settle any disagreements that may arise between those directly involved. If that doesn't work, then come to an Op as a last resort.
IC:
*Think of the game on the whole as one story. I tend to say that I'm a collaborative writer or storyteller (because role-playing game tends to sound like something that belongs in the bedroom). As a writer, be sure to put some thought into your posts. Be descriptive, but refrain from purple prose (your character's eyes should never be referred to as 'orbs' or their lips as 'tiers', etc.). Description begets longer posts, and longer posts mean that your fellow writers will have more to work with, more to respond to. And it just makes it more interesting and easier to follow than if you hit enter after every. Single. Sentence.
*As a collaborative part of the story, feel free to submit plots/story-lines to the Ops. It's your game, too, and coming up with all the twists, turns, pitfalls, and mysteries in a tale can be quite taxing. The Ops welcome your ideas. Know, however, that it is -not- okay to run with an unapproved story-line if it is going to affect the setting/other characters en masse.
*Though this is considered a Free-Form Role-Play Game, there could be times when a roll of the dice is necessary. If, for example, during a fight scene, those involved cannot write their way to a resolution, then dice may come into play as a last resort. This channel, however, will not be dice-dependent in the least.
*And really, it ought not have to be said, but no power-gaming, no using OOC information IC'ly, don't use the IC to wage personal OOC vendettas, and don't take anything that happens to your character IC'ly personally.