Rules
Now, many of you are going to look at these rules and go "but…. those should just be common sense!!" and to you I say! "Clearly you have never STed a game… ". To those of you that have or do ST a game… you're gonna look at these rules and wish you had this page! But you don't! It's mine! So neener!…
Um… right… moving on now… The rules.. in no particular order.
ST Note: EXIT YOUR CHAR FROM IC BEFORE LEAVING!!! (This means you Ethan!) If you don't, I will NPC your char and bad things will happen.
Um… right… moving on now… The rules.. in no particular order.
ST Note: EXIT YOUR CHAR FROM IC BEFORE LEAVING!!! (This means you Ethan!) If you don't, I will NPC your char and bad things will happen.
OOCOOC shall be kept OOC - I know, I know! This should be self explanatory and just plain common sense… but too often it isn't. If someone does something oocly, or says something oocly, please guys… keep it that way, I know if can be tough at times, but we're all mature adults
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ICIC shall be kept IC - Same as OOC. This is a game, and you are not going to always agree with, or like what a PC does. Please try to keep this from entering the ooc discussions in a negative way. If you cannot do so… You will be booted from the channel so fast your head will spin… I kid you not.. I'm wicked that way.
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MannersBe courteous! - I can not stress this enough… you know that old saying, I think it goes something along the lines of "If you cannot say something nice, then shut the hell up" ?? No? I'm sure that's how it goes…. in any case… this applies. There is no faster way to get kicked from the game than by being nasty! (that is OOCly guys, not ICly). This includes insults, ect. If you aren't sure, err on the side of caution. I do not expect you all to be buddy buddy and get along, but I do expect to see a certain level of mutual respect.
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PC's People are going to play their PCs the way they see fit, deal with it - um… pretty much what I just said.
You will not always like what a PC does, or agree with it. If this happens, you have a few options, talk to the player to come to some understanding. Talk to your friendly ST (who will likely laugh at you if you have skipped the first option) or get over it, realize it's just a game, and move on… This is the World of Darkness. Not everyone will ICly like each other. |
ApprovalIf it is not in writing, it is not approved - If you want something new on your PC, custom merit or flaw, I expect it in email. I am not searching through a bazillion logs just to find the "OMGTheCoolestPowerEver!!" I supposedly approved last week. If you do not have an email in hand stating that "Why yes, you can have the OMGTheCoolestPowerEver!!" Then guess what… you don't have it, and are unlikely to ever get it.
Email: [email protected] Kin Rules: Nothing over 3 dots without ST permission Shifter Rules: Nothing over 4 dots without ST permission I know that there will be 1 attribute at creation that has 4 dots |
Storyline'sPlot hogging - Didn't your mother ever teach you to share!!??
Seriously… people, try to share the plot!! Coordinate, work as a group. I am all for running personal plot (and believe me, personal plot will happen), but I make priority for those groups with 3 or more people (sorry all you solo ninjas). Now… if another person gets a plot, and runs with it.. and you sit there.. and do nothing with it… then do not complain that the other person is hogging the plot. They aren't, you were just being lazy. |
ST's Be nice to your ST!! - Or rocks will fall on your PCs and they will all die! I'm totally kidding on that… mostly… STing is a tough job, for very little pay (ie:… none). Please bear in mind that there are many players in the game and only a few ST's, so please be patient. Also, for much the same reason… please try to work out your differences among your selves before bringing it to me. If you must bring an issue with another PC to me, there is a very good chance that you will need to sit down with the other player to discuss it like the mature adults I know you all are (I will mediate).
Also, please bear in mind that as an ST it is my job to balance the game, not make sure everyone likes each other… see above rules. |
ArguingDo not Argue with the ST - This sorta falls under being nice to your ST. During the course of the game, I am likely to make rulings you do not agree with… maybe it works better for plot, maybe I am using a different rule (white wolf puts out so many books with so very very many different mechanics and rules… this is a highly likely scenario) I ask that you not argue, especially during combat scenes. This disrupts the game, and makes things take a zillion times longer to resolve… Don't do it.
If you disagree with my ruling, kindly PM me *AFTER* combat is resolved to discuss it. If it is not during combat, please PM me and be courteous about why you disagree with my ruling. |
XP XP Gains/Spends MUST be documented on your sheet.
If they are not then you are not considered to have them and they will not be valid. If you are caught cheating, there is no discussion, you forfeit that char and it will die at ST discretion. If an ST cannot verify your XP via forums, it is not valid. (See "Char Sheets" for info) If you are caught a second time, there are no second chances, you will be banned from the game permanently. |
OOC Room/ OOC ChatterIf anyone starts an argument with the sole purpose to inflame and piss people off, you're gone.
No chance to apologize, no chance to plead your case, period. This is not your social battleground, this is not your place to be an ass. This is up to Ops/ST discretion of what is said and a discussion with the offended party and also will take into account your past behavior and your overall attitude towards that person and others. IT IS NOT UP FOR A DEBATE |
UpdatesThese rules will be updated periodically and as the need arises.
You are responsible for knowing them. The excuse of "I did not see it." or "I did not know" is not going to fly. You need to check back regularly and make sure that you are familiar with these rules. It comes down to don't be an asshole, don't cheat, and treat others with respect. Really if you follow these basic concepts, there won't be a problem. |
LastlyNo Metagaming - If you are caught, you will be penalized. End of story. If you do not know what metagaming is, ask, I'll be happy to explain it.
If you have any questions, need something clarified, do not understand, etc, please ask! I am not a mind reader and I do not know if something is not clear. It may sound perfect to me and be as clear as mud to you. There is an OOC channel for a reason - And that reason is for OOC discussion. If you have an OOC question for the ST, then the OOC channel is a good place to ask it, or to ask if you can PM the ST. Also, for simply friendly OOC discussion. (I'm not certain why people are confused on this either) |