General Roleplay Rules
1 } Intermediate literacy is the bare minimum, and it is certainly a must.
* No script form or text talk, I want full paragraphs.
* This also means absolutely no one-liners. Please attempt to write at least a paragraph's length.
* I swear I had to go through one hundred posts of one-liners once and the shortest sentence was literally: "He nodded and followed her."
* Please don't make me go through that ever again. I mean, I understand writer's block but one sentence won't cut it.
2 } Obviously, no god-modding. This also means no Mary Sues nor their gender counter-part.
* I don't think I even have to explain this. Or rather, I better not have to explain this. Just don't make overly flawless characters.
3 } Make it clear when you're speaking out-of-character. I don't want any confusion.
* This should be self-explanatory. Speak in brackets; put "ooc:" in the beginning of your message or whatever.
4 } Sure, romance, violence and swearing are allowed. However, there is a limit.
* Yes, you know what I mean.
* The romance mush that's rated over eighteen should stick to one-on-one messages only. As for violence, don't dwell too much into graphically writing about gore.
* I'm a tad more lenient on swearing (because I myself am a chronic swearer without knowing it), but just note that we have minors and I don't want to see fucking as your staple adjective. Understood?
* As for the OOC Chatroom, keep it PG-13. We have minors.
5 } Please, please, please tell me if you're going on a hiatus or leaving the role-play.
* Message me, Fellen, if you're going on a hiatus or leaving the role-play so I can remove all information of your character(s) from the role-play.
* Please don't just up and go, not only does it hurt my little heart but you can keep expecting role-players hanging around for weeks like that.
6 } If you are inviting anyone into the role-play, please inform me first.
* If you don't follow this rule, it simply means that I'll have a high chance of banning them on site if I don't know them. I will attempt to make the memberlist as clean as possible. I would appreciate it if you could help as well!
7 } Please make it clear when your character exits a room/thread.
* Your character cannot be in multiple threads at once. I mean, it's not like I can be in China and Egypt at the same time, right? Same deal here.
8 } I have the right to reject your character applications and delete your forum posts.
* Do not feel offended if I reject your character application. I'll definitely point out your mistakes and you can always try to submit it to me again.
* Why would I delete your forum posts? You have most likely either broken a rule or have role-played out of context to the current role-play situation (remember to check the map outline and the news frequently!). I don't care if you spent hours on those paragraphs; it's your loss.
9 } Enjoy! I have zero drama tolerance. This means this group will also have zero drama tolerance.
* Please do not harass other members if they do not respond as fast as you like.
* Please, also, do not harass other members if their literacy is not up to your standards. It is always good to provide constructive criticism for other members, but they don't need it constantly pounded in their face.
* Wait, no. This doesn't mean I don't want drama in the role-play. I want drama only in the role-play. Anything outside of the role-play I will set fire to. Immediately.
* Relax. I made this group as a means to come and have fun under open arms. I'd like to build a friendly role-play community. Don't you?
* No script form or text talk, I want full paragraphs.
* This also means absolutely no one-liners. Please attempt to write at least a paragraph's length.
* I swear I had to go through one hundred posts of one-liners once and the shortest sentence was literally: "He nodded and followed her."
* Please don't make me go through that ever again. I mean, I understand writer's block but one sentence won't cut it.
2 } Obviously, no god-modding. This also means no Mary Sues nor their gender counter-part.
* I don't think I even have to explain this. Or rather, I better not have to explain this. Just don't make overly flawless characters.
3 } Make it clear when you're speaking out-of-character. I don't want any confusion.
* This should be self-explanatory. Speak in brackets; put "ooc:" in the beginning of your message or whatever.
4 } Sure, romance, violence and swearing are allowed. However, there is a limit.
* Yes, you know what I mean.
* The romance mush that's rated over eighteen should stick to one-on-one messages only. As for violence, don't dwell too much into graphically writing about gore.
* I'm a tad more lenient on swearing (because I myself am a chronic swearer without knowing it), but just note that we have minors and I don't want to see fucking as your staple adjective. Understood?
* As for the OOC Chatroom, keep it PG-13. We have minors.
5 } Please, please, please tell me if you're going on a hiatus or leaving the role-play.
* Message me, Fellen, if you're going on a hiatus or leaving the role-play so I can remove all information of your character(s) from the role-play.
* Please don't just up and go, not only does it hurt my little heart but you can keep expecting role-players hanging around for weeks like that.
6 } If you are inviting anyone into the role-play, please inform me first.
* If you don't follow this rule, it simply means that I'll have a high chance of banning them on site if I don't know them. I will attempt to make the memberlist as clean as possible. I would appreciate it if you could help as well!
7 } Please make it clear when your character exits a room/thread.
* Your character cannot be in multiple threads at once. I mean, it's not like I can be in China and Egypt at the same time, right? Same deal here.
8 } I have the right to reject your character applications and delete your forum posts.
* Do not feel offended if I reject your character application. I'll definitely point out your mistakes and you can always try to submit it to me again.
* Why would I delete your forum posts? You have most likely either broken a rule or have role-played out of context to the current role-play situation (remember to check the map outline and the news frequently!). I don't care if you spent hours on those paragraphs; it's your loss.
9 } Enjoy! I have zero drama tolerance. This means this group will also have zero drama tolerance.
* Please do not harass other members if they do not respond as fast as you like.
* Please, also, do not harass other members if their literacy is not up to your standards. It is always good to provide constructive criticism for other members, but they don't need it constantly pounded in their face.
* Wait, no. This doesn't mean I don't want drama in the role-play. I want drama only in the role-play. Anything outside of the role-play I will set fire to. Immediately.
* Relax. I made this group as a means to come and have fun under open arms. I'd like to build a friendly role-play community. Don't you?
General Forum Rules
1 } Do not create any new forum topics of your own. Leave it all up to me - unless this is in the OOC Chatroom.
* I do believe this is the most self-explanatory, don't you? If I see this happening, I'll simply delete your thread.
2 } Additionally, people seem to be getting confused with what to put for the "title".
* I don't care what you do in the OOC Chatroom in this regard.
* As for the role-playing, I think it's best if leave the title blank. Hence, it will automatically come up as "Re:".
3 } In the "humor" section of your forum profile, please put in the name of the character(s) you are role-playing.
* Just to make the forum a little easier. So members can find their desired role-players. c;
* Also, do not follow this section if your character hasn't been submitted and confirmed by me yet.
4 } If you are going to have a display picture on your forum profile, please keep it appropriate.
* Do I even have to elaborate on this? Remember, we have minors. So PG-13, again. Please.
5 } "This is my first time forum role-playing, how do I even make a post?"
* You poor thing! Do not fret, ask anyone (including me, in fact, it's best if you come to me) and I'm sure we can help you out.
* I do believe this is the most self-explanatory, don't you? If I see this happening, I'll simply delete your thread.
2 } Additionally, people seem to be getting confused with what to put for the "title".
* I don't care what you do in the OOC Chatroom in this regard.
* As for the role-playing, I think it's best if leave the title blank. Hence, it will automatically come up as "Re:".
3 } In the "humor" section of your forum profile, please put in the name of the character(s) you are role-playing.
* Just to make the forum a little easier. So members can find their desired role-players. c;
* Also, do not follow this section if your character hasn't been submitted and confirmed by me yet.
4 } If you are going to have a display picture on your forum profile, please keep it appropriate.
* Do I even have to elaborate on this? Remember, we have minors. So PG-13, again. Please.
5 } "This is my first time forum role-playing, how do I even make a post?"
* You poor thing! Do not fret, ask anyone (including me, in fact, it's best if you come to me) and I'm sure we can help you out.
I HAVE THE RIGHT TO BAN YOU FROM THIS ROLE-PLAY IF YOU BREAK ANY (OR MANY) OF THE ABOVE RULES CONSECUTIVELY
Fellen, Head Administrator.
The Nocturne Theatre's Rules
1 } Follow every order given to you by any of us.
2 } Never ever enter the no-access area unless you are given permission to.
* I should probably note that we almost never give you permission to enter our working field.
* This includes everything beyond the backstage area during non-show nights. You have been warned.
3 } Minor injuries and drama within factions should all be reported to the Head of your faction.
* Do not bother us with your little problems. We're much busier than you are.
* The Heads of the factions are responsible for taking care of their respective faction; that is, ensuring that they are following the rules and maintaining order.
* (Note: Heads are typically the eldest of the group or the most "responsible" according to the scientists)
4 } A minimum of six hours of practice is required for all performers.
* These hours do not only include practicing your area of expertise. This includes minimal dance lessons and acting lessons for all performers. As well as basic Math and English lessons for all those at the age of fifteen and under (note: those over fifteen would've already had these lessons during the one year preparation period).
5 } Perform your show duties consistently.
* (Every faction have their own set of extra duties to perform during show time. They are divided into: backstage, tips, cleaning and stalls.)
* (Backstage: faction members must assist in carrying out the backstage props, styling and organisation; ensure performers are out on their scheduled time.)
* (Tips: faction members must collect the tips thrown towards centre stage during show time. They must be discrete and not interrupt the main show.)
* (Cleaning: faction members must assist in cleaning the circus tent after show time. This is considered the most tedious task.)
* (Stalls: faction members must assist in the sales at the stores around the border-line of the circus tent. This is considered the most exciting task.)
6 } Dorms will be locked and lights will be out by 10 PM. All performers are expected to be in their dorms beyond this hour.
* Do not go into any other dorm except for your own.
* (There are sensors on the dorm entrances in order to count the children entering and exiting the dorm. Hence, the scientists always know who exactly is in the dorm.)
* There will be an extreme punishment for the males who go into the female dorms and vice versa.
7 } Absolutely no personal interactions with any visitors of the circus.
8 } Food will only be given out during the dining hours. No food will be given out beyond these times.
* A limited number of snacks will also be given out during these times. Perhaps.
* If you skip out on your meals regularly on purpose, you will be punished.
9 } No intimate relationships between performers.
10 } Do not violate the plants in the Garden.
* You don't get to keep any in your dorms. You don't get to take care of them as if they were your own. You don't get to rip them apart as if they weren't your own. Understood?
* Go ahead and pluck your few share of flowers, but anything beyond that won't be acceptable.
10 } Gifts received from members of the audience must all be directed to the scientists upon reception.
* While we do provide you food, drink, shelter, minimal education and a job, you will only receive extra via hard work on your part on stage.
* (Note: these gifts can range from flowers, books, jewelry, chocolate... you name it. However, all gifts will go through a check from the scientists. I will tell you if your gift (that you can make up) has been disapproved of and confiscated. However, not all performers receive gifts. Only extremely talented ones get gifts on a regular basis (e.g. Heads and ones with stage names). So don't get all cocky and hoard your characters with gifts when they only practice for like, two hours a day.)
* Gifts that have been disapproved of and that are found hidden away by performers will be set aflame immediately.
11 } Don't you even think of escaping. You will never leave us.
Failure to follow these rules will result in punishment.
2 } Never ever enter the no-access area unless you are given permission to.
* I should probably note that we almost never give you permission to enter our working field.
* This includes everything beyond the backstage area during non-show nights. You have been warned.
3 } Minor injuries and drama within factions should all be reported to the Head of your faction.
* Do not bother us with your little problems. We're much busier than you are.
* The Heads of the factions are responsible for taking care of their respective faction; that is, ensuring that they are following the rules and maintaining order.
* (Note: Heads are typically the eldest of the group or the most "responsible" according to the scientists)
4 } A minimum of six hours of practice is required for all performers.
* These hours do not only include practicing your area of expertise. This includes minimal dance lessons and acting lessons for all performers. As well as basic Math and English lessons for all those at the age of fifteen and under (note: those over fifteen would've already had these lessons during the one year preparation period).
5 } Perform your show duties consistently.
* (Every faction have their own set of extra duties to perform during show time. They are divided into: backstage, tips, cleaning and stalls.)
* (Backstage: faction members must assist in carrying out the backstage props, styling and organisation; ensure performers are out on their scheduled time.)
* (Tips: faction members must collect the tips thrown towards centre stage during show time. They must be discrete and not interrupt the main show.)
* (Cleaning: faction members must assist in cleaning the circus tent after show time. This is considered the most tedious task.)
* (Stalls: faction members must assist in the sales at the stores around the border-line of the circus tent. This is considered the most exciting task.)
6 } Dorms will be locked and lights will be out by 10 PM. All performers are expected to be in their dorms beyond this hour.
* Do not go into any other dorm except for your own.
* (There are sensors on the dorm entrances in order to count the children entering and exiting the dorm. Hence, the scientists always know who exactly is in the dorm.)
* There will be an extreme punishment for the males who go into the female dorms and vice versa.
7 } Absolutely no personal interactions with any visitors of the circus.
8 } Food will only be given out during the dining hours. No food will be given out beyond these times.
* A limited number of snacks will also be given out during these times. Perhaps.
* If you skip out on your meals regularly on purpose, you will be punished.
9 } No intimate relationships between performers.
10 } Do not violate the plants in the Garden.
* You don't get to keep any in your dorms. You don't get to take care of them as if they were your own. You don't get to rip them apart as if they weren't your own. Understood?
* Go ahead and pluck your few share of flowers, but anything beyond that won't be acceptable.
10 } Gifts received from members of the audience must all be directed to the scientists upon reception.
* While we do provide you food, drink, shelter, minimal education and a job, you will only receive extra via hard work on your part on stage.
* (Note: these gifts can range from flowers, books, jewelry, chocolate... you name it. However, all gifts will go through a check from the scientists. I will tell you if your gift (that you can make up) has been disapproved of and confiscated. However, not all performers receive gifts. Only extremely talented ones get gifts on a regular basis (e.g. Heads and ones with stage names). So don't get all cocky and hoard your characters with gifts when they only practice for like, two hours a day.)
* Gifts that have been disapproved of and that are found hidden away by performers will be set aflame immediately.
11 } Don't you even think of escaping. You will never leave us.
Failure to follow these rules will result in punishment.
Quartz, the Ringmaster.