[CENTER][B]| [U]RULES AND APPLICATIONS[/U] |[/b][/center] --- [I][B]RULES:[/B][/I] --- [HIDER=1. Character Creation Rules:] [1.01] You can create any superhero mold you want with tact. All invincible superheroes or obvious imitations of DC or Marvel titles will be judged harshly. Heroes ideally should be starting out their careers within the first arc of the RP, there are no age restrictions on your character however if you are expected to be able to involve your character with the others so it's advised you don't make the age gap bigger than it needs to be for the sake of being 'original' or 'different'. Likewise, 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 everyone except your character's closest friends if you so wish, remember people are afraid of what they don't understand and the metahuman is a new concept to the world. People will not be willing to accept them very quickly. [1.02] 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. [1.03] All Character Sheets must be submitted to the GMs through Private Message Thread and in the provided format. Character Sheets which do not use the provided skeleton will be ignored as will as Characters submitted in the Out Of Character Thread. Displays of impatience towards acceptance will result in an immediate denial. The GMs have lives outside of The Guild and may have their time restricted during the week and/or weekend. Have patience and a positive attitude and you will receive a response. [1.04] Players are allowed one primary character. You allowed to create secondary characters to interact with as well as flesh them out. However do not spend more time on these characters than necessary, they should be more like NPCs than player characters. While you could make them metahumans, they should not be constantly tagging along with your character. [/HIDER] [HIDER=2. Out Of Character Rules:] [2.01] Respect the Game Masters. The GM's words are law, don't argue or disregard them. 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 Guild Moderator requests will result in expulsion from the game. [2.02] 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. [2.03] 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. [2.04] No GIF Posts, 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 but please try not to fill the OOC with numerous pages that have little to nothing to do with the roleplay itself. [/hider] [hider=3. In Character Rules:] [3.01]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. [3.02] This is a high-casual/low-advanced roleplay, as such a two (2)-paragraph minimum per post is mandatory. Three (3) to five (5) paragraph posts are however expected and preferred. Proper spelling and grammar is also expected but small exceptions due to language barriers are also understandable. [3.03] You are expected to post at least once per week. If there are any outside factors as to why you can't meet this expectation 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, 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. [3.04] 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. [3.05] 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. You may threaten a whole city but you are not allowed to actually nuke/bomb/rain fire on a city and destroy it unless said plot has been pre-approved with the GMs. [3.06] This is a Characer Driven RP, and as such you are encouraged and expected to take charge of your character's subplots and storylines. You are always welcome to group with other players and create storylines together as well. The GMs will 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. [3.07] 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. [/HIDER] --- [I][B]CHARACTER SHEETS:[/B][/I] --- [HIDER=Character Sheet][B]Name:[/B] The name your character has on their birth certificate. [B]Nicknames:[/B] Any names your friends/frenemies/rivals/enemies might call you. [B]Alias:[/B] A name you go by whether as a false identity or a moniker related to vigilante activities. [B]Gender:[/B] Hot dog or taco? [B]Birthday:[/b] When were you born and how old are you? (RP starts in fall of 2013) Suggested age range is 16 to 25. Applications can be made for older or younger if reasonable argument is presented. [B]Height:[/B] How tall are you? [B]Weight:[/B] How heavy are you? [B]Hair Colour:[/B] What colour is your hair, either naturally or dyed? [B]Eye Colour:[/B] What colour are your eyes, or what colour do your contacts make your eyes appear? [B]Appearance:[/B] Please use a photograph followed by a written description. Any costumes may be illustrated with digital art or other such images. Please no anime/manga styled pictures or hand drawn scans. If you're able to digitally clean up and enhance your own drawing then you may submit it. Coloured images are preferred. [B]Abilities:[/B] What superhuman powers or attributes does your character possess? Please be specific and go into detail outlining the limits, weaknesses and different applications you have in mind for your character. You may have more than on ability but the more you give your character the weaker each ability should get. For instance a character with only control over fire is going to be able to control more fire and create hotter temperatures than a character who can control fire and run at super speed. Likewise that character won't be able to run as fast as character with pure super speed. [B]Skills and Talents:[/B] Aside from abilities, what are your character's skills and talents. Please elaborate on them as opposed to simply listing the desired skill or talent. A short explanation of where they picked up or learned said attribute would also be nice. [B]Equipment:[/B] This is the place to list any notable equipment your character might carry or own whether in costume or out. If you have a car or cellphone here's where you can list it. Note if you don't list a car here and suddenly have on in the IC, you will be called on it. [B]Biography:[/B] Your character's history detailing their childhood to where they are now. Please avoid clichés. [B]Sample Post:[/B] This can make or break your application, please write a two to three paragraph post as your applied character using this to illustrate their personality and personal outlook. Try and demonstrate your writing in the best way you can here. 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