Jan 24, 2018 16:28:04 GMT -6
Post by PHARAOH LEAP on Jan 24, 2018 16:28:04 GMT -6
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>> GUIDELINES
>> GUIDELINES
RULES & REGULATIONS
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GENERAL
[attr="class","taketwogenmid1"] 01 | [attr="class","taketwogenmid2"] Respect is a word tossed around these forum rules quite frequently, but it's certainly one that deserves to be mentioned and maintained. We understand that not everyone is going to enjoy one another's company, or even get along, but so long as you make an effort to be kind and respectful on the site, you and everyone else will be better off for it. Fighting should be kept out of the chat box and off of the forum entirely, and should disputes arise, the staff ask that you bring it to our attention so we may help resolve it before it gets out of hand. We don't ask that you be the nicest person to ever walk the roleplaying world's fictional ground – just that you aren't the meanest. |
[attr="class","taketwogenmid1"] 02 | [attr="class","taketwogenmid2"] As is stated in Proboards' Terms of Service, all content on the site must be kept PG-13. This means that swearing must be kept to a relative minimal, excessively graphic violence should be shied away from, and sexual content will not be allowed in any form. If you really have an itch you need to scratch that violates any of these, you're more than welcome to take it elsewhere, so long as it stays off of the site. This also extends to images. If your character's avatar is making someone uncomfortable, please be the bigger member and remove it. |
[attr="class","taketwogenmid1"] 03 | [attr="class","taketwogenmid2"] Thieving of any sort will not be tolerated, whether that be stealing content from another site or using content stolen from this site on another forum. This includes characters, posts, applications, templates, art – anything, really, that you've taken and rehosted without permission. Blatant paraphrasing of another app or article counts as theft in addition to completely rip writing, code, art, and the likes. Should you be caught stealing, you'll be allotted twenty-four hours to remove the stolen content. If this fails to happen, you will be deleted and banned from the forum with no further warning. |
[attr="class","taketwogenmid1"] 04 | [attr="class","taketwogenmid2"] Please do not badger staff over direct messaging on Discord. We don't mind notifications for re-reservations, short-notice leave of absences, and things of a similar vein, but a channel in the Discord and a board on the site have both been dedicated to question asking and assistance seeking, so there's no need to pile up those notifications when the subject can easily be taken elsewhere. Casual conversation should be limited to discussion threads and the general chat, as well. Don't be dissuaded from talking to us about pressing or private concerns - we're not trying to berate anyone for asking from help at all! - but remember that we're busy people, and private messages probably aren't the place for very small questions. |
CHARACTER CREATION
[attr="class","taketwogenmid1"] 01 | [attr="class","taketwogenmid2"] We're an account-per-character forum, meaning that for each character you roleplay, you'll have one account on the site. Out of character accounts are reserved for staff members, so if you're not part of the staff, make sure you only have character accounts on the board. We also impose no character limit or post limit before making a new character. Create as many as you wish, but be mindful of those who may want the face claim of a character you haven't touched in a while, as well as how active you can be with an arsenal of fifteen or more muses. |
[attr="class","taketwogenmid1"] 02 | [attr="class","taketwogenmid2"] We require no uniformity when it comes to registered names - character names, ooc names, or any variant will do - although we ask that all display names are set to your character's full name in all caps. If your character exclusively goes by a name that is not their legal name, you're welcome to set your display name to that, so long as it lines up with your application. Otherwise, pet names and nicknames should be shied away from. |
[attr="class","taketwogenmid1"] 03 | [attr="class","taketwogenmid2"] Face claims should be animanga in nature. We do not accept real life face claims on the site. If you'd like to face claim a character from a series that is CGI in nature, you are welcome to, assuming the art you use is more or less done in an animanga style. Two characters on site are not allowed to have the same face claim unless you and another member have a set of twins or something along a similar vein, nor are you allowed to use characters originating from Pokemon as face claims for your characters should they appear in the manga. Exceptions can be made for trainer classes (like hex girls or lasses) that don't show up or play no real role in the story. |
[attr="class","taketwogenmid1"] 04 | [attr="class","taketwogenmid2"] If you're struggling to find art for a supporting canon character (one that shows up in the manga), you are welcome to use a face claim from another series as a replacement. Be sure to claim both face claim and canon character in this instance. If there is sufficient art to be found, however, we ask you use their original design. If you are not using a face claim for your canon, don't worry about claiming their face in the face claim list. For example: if you're playing Red, you don't need to claim Redin the face claim list - only in the canon list. |
[attr="class","taketwogenmid1"] 05 | [attr="class","taketwogenmid2"] Characters are allowed to have any Pokemon parties that you so wish with no limit on number, evolution stages, or implied level. The only exception is that legendary Pokemon are not allowed, even in the case of trainers who, in canon, have owned or should currently own legendaries. Aside from that, we welcome all trainers of any age or experience on the site. |
[attr="class","taketwogenmid1"] 06 | [attr="class","taketwogenmid2"] Shinies are not allowed in Pokemon parties or for character gijinkas unless: a) you have purchased the necessary item from the shop (this allows you to turn one pre-existing Pokemon or gijinka into a shiny Pokemon or gijinka), or b) you're converting over a character from the original TBE who had earned a shiny at that time. Unfortunately, characters converted over from other forums with shinies over there will not be afforded the same luxary. Please do not give your characters starting shinies without meeting one of these criteria. |
THREADING + ACTIVITY
[attr="class","taketwogenmid1"] 01 | [attr="class","taketwogenmid2"] We function on liquid time, so feel free to roleplay in one thread set in the future or past compared to another. Just don't take this too far - if you intent to play multiple years ahead and back, for example, there's a sub-board set aside specifically for it in the Alternative Universes board. |
[attr="class","taketwogenmid1"] 02 | [attr="class","taketwogenmid2"] We are a death-enabled site in the sense that characters may be and are encouraged to be killed off at any point in time during the roleplay. However, we also value the time and effort people put into their characters and would never want to off a character without warning. The same standard will be held up to you and your fellow members. Do not do anything drastic or life altering to another person's character without the roleplayer's consent, whether that be death or otherwise. |
[attr="class","taketwogenmid1"] 03 | [attr="class","taketwogenmid2"] “God moding”, “metagaming”, and “power playing” are more words that you tend to hear about in places like these, but just like the golden rule of respect, they must be noted – specifically the fact that they will not be allowed. Will certain characters be more powerful than others in intelligence, physical might, Pokemon parties, or any combination of the three? Of course. That's just how things work. But all of these gaps in power must always be within reason. Just shy of maybe Arceus itself, no one can be perfect or untouchable. Why would you even want to be when in character drama comes from struggle? |
[attr="class","taketwogenmid1"] 04 | [attr="class","taketwogenmid2"] There is no upper or lower word limit here on TBE, whether that be in the application process or in roleplaying itself. We trust you all to know how to get your point across, whether that be in one hundred words or a couple thousand, so we put it to you to determine how much you would or would not like to write. Do note your roleplaying partner's word count preferences during roleplay, however; if you tend to write a lot and are roleplaying with someone who doesn't care for walls of text, consider toning it down, and vice versa in the reverse. |
GRAPHICS + AETHETICS
[attr="class","taketwogenmid1"] 01 | [attr="class","taketwogenmid2"] All characters are expected to have a 100x100 icon for their mini-profile, a 250x350 avatar for their user profile, and a 600x300 image for their application and user profile. While these will technically resize should they're too large or small, we ask that you make all images to size, or at least to ration to prevent scaling issues. |
[attr="class","taketwogenmid1"] 02 | [attr="class","taketwogenmid2"] Graphics should be tasteful. Please refrain from using poorly cropped or edited images, fast moving or large gif images (slow and subtle icons, however, are fine, but please don't use too many), or screencaps if at all possible. If you aren't able to make suitable graphics for yourself, please go to this board and put in a request; able staff or other helpful members will get you situated! |