[center][H3][SUP][color=slategray]P L E A S E D O N O T P O S T H E R E U N L E S S A C C E P T E D[/COLOR][/SUP][/H3] [img]http://oi67.tinypic.com/jawap0.jpg[/img] [B]| GM: [I][URL=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/users/lord-wraith][color=slategray]Lord Wraith[/color][/URL][/I] | Genre: [color=slategray][I]Superhuman, Modern Fantasy[/I][/color] | Type: [color=slategray][I]Linear, Sandbox[/I][/color] |[/B][/center] [hr][INDENT][B][I]ACCEPTED PLAYERS:[/I][/B][/INDENT][hr] [INDENT][b][color=slategray]■ [/COLOR][/b] [I]Lord Wraith[/I][SUP]||[/SUP] as... [URL=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3249036][b][color=slategray]Ezekiel Thoreau[/COLOR][/b][/url] [b][color=slategray]■ [/COLOR][/b] [I]Tyler[/I][SUP]||[/SUP] as... [URL=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3249041][b][color=slategray]Emory Fairchild[/COLOR][/b][/url] [b][color=slategray]■ [/COLOR][/b] [I]Nemaisare[/I][SUP]||[/SUP] as... [URL=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3254720][b][color=slategray]Lucas Bray[/COLOR][/b][/url] [b][color=slategray]■ [/COLOR][/b] [I]GreenGrenade[/I][SUP]|[/SUP] as... [URL=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3256716][b][color=slategray]Gareth Corrigan[/COLOR][/b][/url] [b][color=slategray]■ [/COLOR][/b] [I]Hillan[/I][SUP]||[/SUP] as... [URL=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3257483][b][color=slategray]Marcus Weston[/COLOR][/b][/url] [b][color=slategray]■ [/COLOR][/b] [I]Stein[/I][SUP]||[/SUP] as... [URL=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3260058][b][color=slategray]Ilani Jackson[/COLOR][/b][/url] [b][color=slategray]■ [/COLOR][/b] [I]Atrophy[/I][SUP]||||[/SUP] as... [URL=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3260342][b][color=slategray]Grace Kennison[/COLOR][/b][/url] [b][color=slategray]■ [/COLOR][/b] [I]Heathen[/I][SUP]|[/SUP] as... [URL=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3260638][b][color=slategray]Janelle Hambrick[/COLOR][/b][/url] [b][color=slategray]■ [/COLOR][/b] [I]Bigg Slamm[/I][SUP]|[/SUP] as... [URL=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3260799][b][color=slategray]Anthony Sweetwater[/COLOR][/b][/url] [b][color=slategray]■ [/COLOR][/b] [I]Wade Wilson[/I][SUP]|||[/SUP] as... [URL=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3263451][b][color=slategray]Joshua Kain[/COLOR][/b][/url] [b][color=slategray]■ [/COLOR][/b] [I]Roman[/I][SUP]|[/SUP] as... [URL=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3277000][b][color=slategray]Elizabeth Cane[/COLOR][/b][/url] [b][color=slategray]■ [/COLOR][/b] [I]Blandman[/I][SUP]|[/SUP] as... [URL=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3278769][b][color=slategray]Nicholas Turner[/COLOR][/b][/url] [CENTER][I]~MORE SLOTS TO BE ADDED IF NEEDED~[/I][/CENTER][/INDENT] [hr][INDENT][B][I]RULES AND REGULATIONS:[/I][/B][/INDENT][hr] [INDENT][HIDER=1. In Character Rules] [B]1. IN CHARACTER RULES:[/B] [INDENT][b][1.01][/b]You are your character, so act like them. Create or portray their mannerisms, powers, and ideals to how they have been established in the game. BE the character, not just yourself with the character's powers. The notes section of your CS has been provided for such a reason, use it to help yourself remain consistent in character portrayals. [b][1.02][/b] Writing expectations for this roleplay are at least a two (2) paragraph minimum per post. Three (3) to five (5) paragraph posts however would be awesome so long as you're not simply chewing the scenery. Proper spelling and grammar is also expected but small mistakes here and there are understandable. Blatant offenses will be called out. [B][1.03][/B] You are encouraged to post at least once per week. If there are any outside factors as to why you aren't able to post, please let the GMs know. If you find yourself in a plot with another player and they disappear, do your best to move on without them and quickly finish the arc to the best of your ability, or ask for the help of a GM. If you stop posting for two (2) weeks without a message in the OOC, your character will be listed as 'inactive', and after a further week of inactivity, your characters will be expelled, and dealt with as necessary in the IC, whether killed or used as needed and then discarded. Please if you know you’re going to be absent or simply have lost interest in the RP, just let the GM know. [B][1.04][/B] No God-Modding or metagaming. This refers to controlling or manipulating another player's character in way that is completely self-beneficial and not pre-approved by the other player. This also includes being untouchable against NPC characters as well as being all knowing. Keep your character humanized or risk being expelled from the RP. [B][1.05][/B] PC's are not to be killed without permission. Nameless NPC's are fine, but PC's or important NPC's will require authorization by their creator. [B][1.06][/B] This is a Character Driven RP, and as such you are encouraged and expected to take charge of your character's sub-plots and storylines. That said, there will be a heavy emphasis on collaborative activities and team building as well. The GMs will be leading the RP in the traditional sense with a driving plot and will ensure the RP keeps moving however we do want to see you develop your characters and produce your own plots. However we don't want to see you lock your character out of interaction and focus solely on your character and their 'world'. No one enjoys watching you play with yourself, it's always better to let someone else join in on the fun. [B][1.07][/B] Absolutely no 'OOC' chatter in the In Character Thread. If you have a question or anything to explain there is an Out Of Character Thread provided. You have no excuse to make an 'OOC' comment in the IC and if done it will be heavily frowned upon. [B][1.08][/B] Plots should not be completed in one or two posts. Your character should not be able to stop an entire robbery by themselves or put out a city block on fire with relative ease. That said obviously different power levels do apply so if you do manage to put out the fire, solve the cause of it. If you stop the robbery find out who hired the gang or what their motives were. If all else fails do some character development or show us some ‘Slice of Life’ moments for you character if you do solve a plot quickly.[/INDENT][/HIDER] [HIDER=2. Out Of Character Rules:] [B]2. OUT OF CHARACTER RULES:[/B] [INDENT][b][2.01][/b] Respect the Game Masters. The GM's words are to be adhered, don't argue or disregard them unnecessarily. If a GM asks you to stop doing something please do it. Likewise if a GM asks you to change something in your post please do it. Failure to adhere to any GM or Moderator requests will result in expulsion from the game. [b][2.02][/b] Respect the other players. Constructive criticism is fine, but flaming or trying to run players off just because you don't like the way they do things is not okay. Remember, it's the GM's job, not yours, to point out if there's a problem. If you feel that there is a problem, then contact a GM directly. [b][2.03][/b] Likewise any quarrels will be dealt with by the GMs. Don't take them out in the OOC, arguments should be dealt with between the two parties through private messaging. If the involved parties truly can't solve their issues a GM can act as an arbiter upon request. [b][2.04][/b] No GIF Wars. This is a thread for discussion of the roleplay, its characters and plots. This is not a Spam Thread. Chat is allowed and encouraged but within reason, please try not to fill the OOC with numerous pages that have little to nothing to do with the roleplay itself. An active OOC generally means an active roleplay so feel free to chat up your fellow players about characters and events in the RP.[/INDENT][/HIDER] [HIDER=3. Character Creation Rules:] [B]3. CHARACTER CREATION RULES:[/B] [INDENT][b][3.01][/b] You can create any superhuman mold you want with tact. All invincible superhumans or obvious imitations of DC or Marvel titles will be judged harshly. If you must make a 'monstrous' character/power, I advise you to make your character dual sided so they may blend with the regular people. Your abilities should also be a secret to anyone outside of the character’s circle of trust, remember people are afraid of what they don't understand and superpowers are a new concept to the world. People will not be willing to accept them very quickly. [b][3.02][/b] In line with above rule, do not make your character well rounded, give them weaknesses and flaws. Limitations in their skills and abilities, reasons to make them need a team to support them. Additionally, give your character room to grow and develop. It's always fun to have a new power show up down the line, just give the GM a heads up first so it doesn't look like you're godmodding. [b][3.03][/b] Character sheets will not be accepted until the GMs have had time to look over the CS thoroughly. This not only ensures that we the GMs have time to read through Character Sheets appropriately but also that you the Player are receiving proper critique as well as a solid community to interact with in the In Character Threads. We appreciate your patience with this. Character sheets will also not be accepted based on a first come basis, but rather on who the GM feels will be best for the RP. That said, there will be a window for applicants, after this window, character acceptance will be closed until such a time as the RP requires new players. [b][3.04][/b] All Character Sheets must be submitted to the GMs in the provided or similarly laid out format. Character Sheets which do not use an organized skeleton will be rejected and asked to comply with a standard. Displays of impatience towards acceptance will result in an immediate denial. The GMs have lives outside of RPG and may have their time restricted during the week and/or weekend. Have patience and a positive attitude and you will receive a response. [b][3.05][/b] Character Sheets are to be posted in the OOC Thread for review and once accepted posted in the Character Thread. At the end of your sheet, please write your (not your character's) favourite pizza topping. Failure to comply with these rules will delay your acceptance as you obviously did not read through the rules and therefore can not be trusted to adhere to those laid out for the OOC and IC threads. Additionally, do not announce this rule or hint towards it within the OOC. If someone can't read the rules for themselves, they likely can't read the IC and we don't want their kind here. [b][3.06][/b] Forbidden abilities include the following: Blood Manipulation, Darkness Manipulation, and Time Manipulation. Additionally all the basic element (Fire, Water, Air, Plant, and Earth) manipulation are banned for Hyperhuman players. In the VIGILANCE Universe these abilities belong to the mysterious Magni, not Hyperhumans. Lastly while flight is a perfectly acceptable power, it will not be permitted through the use of telekinesis under the principle of 'You can't lift yourself by your own bootstraps.' [b][3.07][/b] Failure to adhere to any of the character creation rules will lead to rejection of the application with a citation of the broken rule(s). Permission to re-apply will be given on a case by case basis depending on the rule(s) broken and the quality of the application. Critique will be given on Character Sheets which don't break any rules but aren't quite up to an acceptable standard. Please be willing to work with the GM in the event of this.[/INDENT][/HIDER] [HIDER=Sexual Conduct:] [B]SEXUAL CONDUCT:[/B] [INDENT]This is an open world RP and I realize that relationships are a part of this. While I have no problem with this I do want it kept a specific way to avoid breaking any rules. As part of RPG's rule, mature content is forbidden on the forums. You may however use the standard fade-to-black technique if you desire and that will be fine, just keep it PG-13/14A (May contain: violence, coarse language and/or sexually suggestive scenes.) both leading and following up. I implore you to keep within the age restrictions set up already by administration. As such, let’s keep it simple, ages 14-17 can have relationships with each other and likewise for 18-22. Obviously there's some grey area in there and I'd understand 16-18 should also be a range but please just use your common sense if you're going to seek a relationship within the RP. You have been warned of my expectations on this matter and should you fail to follow through you will be asked to leave the roleplay and reported for breaking site rules.[/INDENT][/HIDER] [HIDER=Commitment And Consistency:] [B]COMMITMENT AND CONSISTENCY:[/B] [INDENT]If you join this RP, if you take the time to submit an application, I'm putting my faith in you that you'll be committed to it and that the character you play will be consistent with the one in the agreed upon CS. Personally, I have a hard time with this sometimes and I understand that things just happen. That said I’m referring to suddenly giving a character new powers with no explanation or completely changing their backstory in order to add new skills. I’m okay with changes but I’d like a heads-up first so perhaps we can work a more natural way towards these things happening. In terms of commitment, dropping out of the RP randomly for whatever reason is a pain or a GM. Simply put, it wastes my time along with the other players. If you do not think you can join and you're sure something will come up, do not join. Tendency to not care about an RP after a while? Don't join. Simple as that. I will work with you when it comes to bumps in the road. If you think you're going to be out for a couple of days, that's fine. I'll find a way to excuse you from the story or play your character. However, please let the group known as far in advance as possible. If you're going on a trip, tell me something. Do not leave me wondering where you are. Let me know so I can keep things going. I will work around you if you work with me when you can.[/INDENT][/HIDER][/INDENT] [hr][INDENT][B][I]CHARACTER APPLICATION:[/I][/B][/INDENT][hr] [INDENT][pre][CENTER][IMG]A faceclaim for your character, please use photographs or photo-realistic images. No anime or cartoons.[/IMG][/CENTER] [B]| NAME(S): |[/B] [INDENT]Your full name as written on your birth certificate or driver's license.​[/INDENT] [B]| NICKNAME(S): |[/B] [INDENT]Any names your parents, relatives or friends call you. This can also be a 'superhero’ codename. If you don’t have one, you can always gain on in the IC.​[/INDENT] [B]| D.O.B.: |[/B] [INDENT]Month/Day/Year[/INDENT] [B]| AGE: |[/B] [INDENT]No younger than 14, no real age limit but if you’re over 50 in earth years you’re not going to be limber enough to be running on roof tops likely (obvious exceptions aside.)​[/INDENT] [B]| SEX: |[/B] [INDENT]Preferably your biological gender, if you prefer not go by a gender specific pronoun please note that in your Biography or Notes. Please do not answer 'yes'.​[/INDENT] [B]| SEXUALITY: |[/B] [INDENT]*Optional, if you'd wish to note it you may. If you have no interest in having it known or any other reason there's not need to put.[/INDENT] [B]| APPEARANCE: |[/B] [INDENT]A written description detailing height, weight, hair colour, eye colour and any other notable attributes. A picture doesn’t qualify here as you already have the headshot above.​[/INDENT] [B]| GENUS: |[/B] [INDENT]​This is what race your character belongs to. Are they a human, Hyperhuman, Magni etc?[/INDENT] [B]| CLASSIFICATION: |[/B] [INDENT]Your Hyperhuman/Magni/etc Classification. If you're having trouble let me know and I can tell you which category you likely belong under. If you're playing a normal human, simply put 'N/A' or delete this part of the CS.​ Note that normal humans can skip directly from this point to the 'SKILLS' section as you won't have any abilities. Note that for Hyperhumans especially you must belong to ONE Classificaton. There's no cross or mixed classifications.[/INDENT] [B]| ABILITIES/SKILLS: |[/B] [INDENT]Please indicate your desired abilities as well as a clear set of limitations (IE, how much can a character lift) and weaknesses (An electrokinetic might short out standing in water.). Your ability can be described in as many or as few words as you wish but the limitations and weaknesses are non-negotiable. This is also the place to indicate any notable skills your character may have outside of their abilities.[/INDENT] [B]| BACKSTORY: |[/B] [INDENT]This is your history from the time you were born until the start of the RP. If you want to keep certain details vague so as to reveal them in the IC, skim over them for the time being or be subtle about them. But please avoid too many clichés, we're all familiar with the orphan who swears to fight for justice because of the death of his parents.[/INDENT] [B]| MOTIVATION/OBJECTIVE: |[/B] [INDENT]What is driving your character? What makes them tick? Why do they act the way they do.[/INDENT] [B]| REFERENCE POST(S): |[/B] [INDENT]This is to make sure your writing style will mesh with the RP at a level and consistently that the GM desires. Link 1-3 posts of your writing in other RPs.[/INDENT] [B]| NOTES: |[/B] [INDENT]*Optional, any additional notes you wanted to add that weren't covered by the above sections. This can be either kept for yourself or submitted for everyone to see. This would also be the place to include any NPCs you intend on using or any reference points you wish to make for yourself or other players to read.[/INDENT][/pre][/INDENT] [hr][INDENT][B][I]PLAYER PLOT SUBMISSIONS:[/I][/B][/INDENT][hr][center][SUP]This form is for submitting Sub-Plots which can take place in any of the listed 'Notable Locations'. These Sub-Plots can be used to share your ideas or flesh out your character while still allowing other players to get involved.[/SUP][/center] [INDENT][PRE][B]| PLAYER NAME: |[/B] [INDENT]Your Name[/INDENT] [B]| PLOT NAME: |[/B] [INDENT]I use song titles, you don’t have to stick with that though[/INDENT] [B]| PLOT LOCATION: |[/B] [INDENT]Which location will this plot be happening in?[/INDENT] [B]| PLOT SYNOPSIS: |[/B] [INDENT]The summary of the plot that will appear under the Secondary Plot Section[/INDENT] [B]| DETAILED PLOT: |[/B] [INDENT]This is a more detailed outlining of your plot so I can understand exactly what your intent is, what enemies are involved and what the overall goals are.[/INDENT] [B]| DESIRED NUMBER OF PLAYERS: |[/B] [INDENT]How many players do you want or need for this plot to work?[/INDENT][/PRE][/INDENT]