Post by LOST on Aug 20, 2015 21:49:25 GMT
▶ rules and regulations
rules are common sense and shouldn't be a problem here. however it is important to state them so that everyone is on the same page. if anything is unclear, needs to be added or changed, please contact an administrator.
general rules
- RESPECT: is to be expected for everyone, by everyone. please treat everyone with common courtesy and in a kind manner. we want tpo to be a safe and friendly place; attacking, belittling, or flaming other members will not be tolerated.
- CONFLICTS: bullying will not be tolerated and ooc or member-related quarrels are to be kept private. in no instance should members be arguing or attacking on another in private or public domains. if you believe someone is being bullied or harassed, or you yourself are facing these challenges, please report it to a staff member immediately.
- PRIVACY: do not share personality information, or inquire about the personal information of others. personal details and contact information (such as Skype or other methods of communication) is at the discretion of the member, and under no circumstances should a member feel pressured to give out their info.
- cursing: is permitted, but please do not be excessive or disrespectful.
- THEFT: under no circumstances, will be tolerated. this includes the theft of pictures from their photographers, member-made images or art, and even characters or member writings. anyone caught of thieving ideas from anyone else will be subject to immediate action.
- ACCOUNTS: a member's first account should be their ooc account, any matters out of character, including character biographies, should be posted with the ooc account. character accounts are also required, they should be made using their warrior name after acceptance. if you are creating a kit or apprentice, and are unsure of what you would like the warrior name to be, you may create the account simply using their prefix.
character creation
- GENDER, SEXUALITY, & IDENTITY: all genders and sexualities are permitted, including non-binary and asexuality.
- APPLICATIONS: should be posted with the ooc account. after the character has been accepted by a staff member, you may create the character account using their warrior name or prefix.
- DISABILITIES & DISORDERS: physical disabilities, both mild and severe, may be purchased in the tpo shop. psychological disorders, however, must be approved by a staff member beforehand, as this can be a sensitive subject to some.
- APPEARANCES: appearance is limited to domestic breeds and must be realistic (or semi-realistic in regard to add-ons that can be purchased through the shop, such as eye colour and accessories).
- PERSONALITIES: character personalities must be balanced. this means that there should be a proportional balance between positive and negative traits. perfect characters will not be accepted and will be subject to modification at the request of a staff member.
- NAMES: tpo isn't super strict about character names, so long as they are within reason. non-traditional names such as 'hollow', 'fading/faded', 'falling/fallen', etc. are permitted. names that deal with celestial bodies, such as 'sun', 'moon', and 'star' (prefix), however, are not permitted. also, members may not name their characters in reference to human-made objects, or things that they would have no possible reference to (example: rubberpaw, dragonstrike, etc.). shadow, river, thunder, and wind may only be used in names as a suffix. lastly, derogative/insensitive or demonizing character names are not permitted.
- KITS & CHARACTER AGING: kits cannot be created under the age of two moons, and upon birth, will automatically be aged to two moons so that they are more developed and role playable. characters across the site, regardless of age, will be aged one moon every two months real-time. time-skips up to three moons may be purchased in the shop.
- ORPHANED KITS & MATELESS QUEENS: in order to keep these number reasonable, these character qualities must be purchased by the member prior to the character's creation.
- HALF-CLAN CHARACTERS: is naturally shunned upon in warriors lore, and so these infidel acts are exceptionally rare and uncommon in the warrior community. to keep the numbers reasonable, this is purchasable in the site shop. these numbers will be monitored, and if they get too high, a ban may be put in place.
- IMAGE CREDITS: any character images used must be cited and must allow for the use and modification of the image by other people. this means that the image cannot be all rights reserved, because this means that we do not have permission to use those images at our disposal. staff members will be checking biographies to make sure the citation is in place and that the permissions are appropriate. if you are unsure or need assistance finding an image with the proper allowances, please let one of us know and we can help.
- TPO SITE SHOP: the site shop has a whole bunch of goodies and additions you can purchase to make your characters all the more interesting and unique. 'bones' may be earned through various ways, such as posting, advertising, and participating in site events, and may be used to purchase new items. please refer to the site shop to see what options might interest you, and what items require purchase prior to making your characters.
in character rules
- be realistic.
- do not power play or god-mod; your character is not invincible.
- size matters - when facing up to an opponent, be mindful of each character's attributes and their skill set.
- there is a word minimum of 200 words per in character post.
- do not kill off a character (or severely injure) without the consent of the role-player.
- liquid time is allowed, but make sure you can maintain your threads.
- FORBIDDEN ROMANCES: cross-clan relationships are permitted, but if they become excessive, limitations will be put in place. please note that instances of changing or joining a clan must be purchased through the site shop, and the creation of kits with mixed blood must also be bought.
- BREAKING THE WARRIOR CODE: it is important to understand that there is risk to breaking the warrior code, and characters are to do so at their own discretion. and thread containing forbidden romance, or trespassing may be subject to the arrival of an uninvolved character at the staff's choosing, unannounced, even if that thread is marked private. characters are at the risk of being exposed in any given interaction. members must also be willing to put their character's through the consequences of their actions, breaking the code is punishable in the warrior universe, and the fate of the character is at the discretion of the leader (within reason).
- APPRENTICE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: before an apprentice can receive their warrior name, they must participate in three mandatory training threads. these threads involve at least one training thread with their mentor (subject matter is open), at least general thread (such as a hunting or border patrol), and a final assessment conducted by the clan deputy or leader. note: a bypass may be purchased in the site shop to skip over the training & general thread requirements, such that only the assessment needs to be completed before the warrior ceremony.
cbox rules
- be courteous and respectful in chat.
- do not share personal information over the c-box.
- refrain from excessive cursing.
- do not advertise in the c-box.
- no flaming, impersonating, or spamming will be tolerated.
- please keep all staff reminders (e.g. characters needing accepting) to the remind the staff thread.
