Forum Roleplaying Rules

1. Keep the plot going: If you don't like/think your character can fit in the story, kindly refrain from posting in the RP thread. Last thing we want is a really good roleplay going, and then a character coming in screaming "COOKIES!" getting everyone off topic (unless that is true to your character's personality)

2. "Private" RPs: Please indicate if the roleplay in your thread is only for a certain number of characters and who they are. Not all roleplays are group based. Some are for development between 2 (or more) characters. If you start a private RP and an unplanned housemate joins in, either talk with that person privately or contact an admin.

3. Do not double post: Please say everything in one post at a time. If someone posts while you were writing and you feel like you have to edit your response, just edit the post rather than posting twice.

4. Write in paragraph/story format: use " " for speech, and describe the character's movement/interactions reasonably. Avoid star actions (*he walked over there*), but you do not need to write a story.

5. Be inclusive: Not everyone's 1st language is English--please keep this in mind. Also, do not kick/delete anyone's' posts. If they are trying to participate in the RP, do not keep them from doing so.

6. Plot is important: Keep them open with room to play out. Do not create an excessive amount of threads.

7. Choose a color for your character This is optional, but it DOES make roleplaying much easier and faster (scanning through 20+ posts is easier when you're looking for a specific color to reply to). The list of character colors will be posted under Site Information.

8. This is not an art competition: Not everyone in this group will feel like doing art for every single challenge/roleplay. Please keep this in mind, and do not treat others as if they are lesser because they don't participate in that aspect.

9. Optional back-up: If you choose to have a back-up roleplayer or are a back up, that's fine! Just please announce at some point in the RP that you are a back-up for which ever character.

• If you are a back-up then you must follow the story set up by the original OC owner and follow the interactions that they want to happen for that day. Anyone can be a back-up roleplayer (with the exception of the host).