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happy_sensei) wrote in relationship_ooc2018-06-19 09:52 pm
RULES
Rule #1, All players must be 18+!
Yes it sucks if you're underage and want to play here, but there's going to be a lot of adult content, and while most of it will be under cuts or have warnings, we mods aren't omnipotent, and we just don't want to run into any problems with that sort of thing.
Rule #2, Don't kink shame!
This is an adult game with a lot of people playing their own adult themed things. If a player wants to have their character throw poo at their room's wall, they're welcome to do so. If someone wants to be choked to death, that is also possible! So long as all players involved consent to it, you can do nearly anything you want. With that being said, all players involved must be consenting. If somebody gets bullied or dragged into something they're uncomfortable with, the accused will likely get a warning, and both parties will likely not get to play with one another anymore. If you are bullied or pressured into something you're uncomfortable with, be sure to take screencaps and tell your mods! At the same time, try to be civil and understanding and politely but firmly tell people when you're not interested in ever playing a kink.
Rule #3, APPROPRIATELY PUT WARNINGS FOR 18+ CONTENT!!!
I cannot stress this one enough, it is probably the single most important rule. Not everyone is here for smut, not everyone is here for gore, and the grand majority of people aren't here for anything that belongs in the toilet, so if you're going to play with any sensitive subjects, put it under a cut and warn people. If a thread in a post devolves into 18+ content, make sure it's in your post or the other party's and not somebody else's unless they specifically say they're okay with it. Be sure that if a thread gets 18+ that you put warnings in the subject line that are clear, and possibly certain keywords to identify what kind of content if it's more extreme.
Rule #4, Stay in character as much as possible!
This one can be tricky, especially since the premise AUs your character to being allowed to be on an endless vacation, but even so try to stay true to your character's personality and canon. We don't want to see Erza Scarlet squealing and hiding behind a man for protection, or Luffy deciding he wants to follow orders and give up on ever being king of the pirates.
Rule #5, Avoid godmodding, infomodding, or powergaming
While this is supposed to be a fun and casual game, it should be a fun and casual game for everybody. Please refrain from dictating what someone else's character does, or what your character does to a character without permission from the other player. Some people can have a hard time with this sort of thing when writing 18+ content, but if you're already going that direction with a player it should be pretty easy to ask how they feel about it.
As to infomodding, there's going to be mystery and intrigue in this game, adventure and exploration! If you're playing more than one character and character A learns something that character B doesn't know, character B still doesn't necessarily know it. If your character is lying on deck doing nothing but star bathing, eating snacks, and reading a book, and you are reading someone else's thread where information is being discussed, don't assume your character knows this information unless they're deliberately eavesdropping.
As to powergaming, we are being flexible and letting characters keep most of their canon abilities. Exceptions to this are characters that have omnipotence, because please bear in mind the godmodding and infomodding. Any malady brought about by a character's powers can be cured at the ship's state of the art doctor's office.
Rule #6, Don't mix up IC and OOC!
This is the second most important rule! It's a very easy trap to fall into if you're a method actor, but it's also easy if you get really attached to your character. When a character is mean to your character, please don't assume the player is being mean to you, if a character falls in love with your character, DEFINITELY don't assume that the player has. You are not your character, other players are not their characters.
Rule #7, Fourthwalling
This one should be pretty self explanatory, but makes sure you get another player's permission before having your character break the 4th wall with them. Also please refrain from having your character break the 4th wall unless it is in their nature to do so.
Rule #8, No Wank
Seriously, seriously, just keep it away from this comm. Please don't post to wankgate if you're a member of this comm. Please respect your fellow players, and if you have grievances discuss it like a civil human being, or take it to one of us mods and we'll try to mediate. Being a wanking jerk that tries to get other players to quit just because they don't like them is grounds for immediate removal from this game. Always remember that you don't have to play with someone, even if they are a cast mate. If someone never responds to any of your attempts to RP with them, please understand that the person may not want to play with you.
Rule #9, Three strikes and you're out
If you have received a warning from the mods, you will get a strike. If you reach three warnings you and all the characters you play will be removed from the game. A strike will only last for one year, so if you behave yourself you can have your strikes removed and earn some forgiveness. A ban from the game requires the approval of at least 2 mods, even if you have earned all three strikes. If three or more mods approve a removal, you can be removed even if you have no strikes.
Rule #10, Character Apps
There are no apps for canon characters who wish to be passengers, but it is advised that you have a few sentences explaining how your character has been AU'd into this game (if necessary) in your character profile. If you are planning to be a member of the staff, even as a waitress, bartender, doctor, or whatever profession your character might normally have in canon, you must submit an app. Players who fail to apply and try to work on the ship will get a warning that counts against the three strike system. (Please bear in mind this does not include things like going up to the bar to get drinks for your friends, but if you're serving everyone in the bar you may get a warning.)
Rule #11, No player/muncest
While we're allowing you to play all sorts of characters from all sorts of canons, please refrain from playing with yourself. There are space time distortions on the Relation Ship that will keep players with multiple different characters from having those characters meet up if necessary. Just be patient and hopeful, surely someone might play that character you want to thread with someday!
Yes it sucks if you're underage and want to play here, but there's going to be a lot of adult content, and while most of it will be under cuts or have warnings, we mods aren't omnipotent, and we just don't want to run into any problems with that sort of thing.
Rule #2, Don't kink shame!
This is an adult game with a lot of people playing their own adult themed things. If a player wants to have their character throw poo at their room's wall, they're welcome to do so. If someone wants to be choked to death, that is also possible! So long as all players involved consent to it, you can do nearly anything you want. With that being said, all players involved must be consenting. If somebody gets bullied or dragged into something they're uncomfortable with, the accused will likely get a warning, and both parties will likely not get to play with one another anymore. If you are bullied or pressured into something you're uncomfortable with, be sure to take screencaps and tell your mods! At the same time, try to be civil and understanding and politely but firmly tell people when you're not interested in ever playing a kink.
Rule #3, APPROPRIATELY PUT WARNINGS FOR 18+ CONTENT!!!
I cannot stress this one enough, it is probably the single most important rule. Not everyone is here for smut, not everyone is here for gore, and the grand majority of people aren't here for anything that belongs in the toilet, so if you're going to play with any sensitive subjects, put it under a cut and warn people. If a thread in a post devolves into 18+ content, make sure it's in your post or the other party's and not somebody else's unless they specifically say they're okay with it. Be sure that if a thread gets 18+ that you put warnings in the subject line that are clear, and possibly certain keywords to identify what kind of content if it's more extreme.
Rule #4, Stay in character as much as possible!
This one can be tricky, especially since the premise AUs your character to being allowed to be on an endless vacation, but even so try to stay true to your character's personality and canon. We don't want to see Erza Scarlet squealing and hiding behind a man for protection, or Luffy deciding he wants to follow orders and give up on ever being king of the pirates.
Rule #5, Avoid godmodding, infomodding, or powergaming
While this is supposed to be a fun and casual game, it should be a fun and casual game for everybody. Please refrain from dictating what someone else's character does, or what your character does to a character without permission from the other player. Some people can have a hard time with this sort of thing when writing 18+ content, but if you're already going that direction with a player it should be pretty easy to ask how they feel about it.
As to infomodding, there's going to be mystery and intrigue in this game, adventure and exploration! If you're playing more than one character and character A learns something that character B doesn't know, character B still doesn't necessarily know it. If your character is lying on deck doing nothing but star bathing, eating snacks, and reading a book, and you are reading someone else's thread where information is being discussed, don't assume your character knows this information unless they're deliberately eavesdropping.
As to powergaming, we are being flexible and letting characters keep most of their canon abilities. Exceptions to this are characters that have omnipotence, because please bear in mind the godmodding and infomodding. Any malady brought about by a character's powers can be cured at the ship's state of the art doctor's office.
Rule #6, Don't mix up IC and OOC!
This is the second most important rule! It's a very easy trap to fall into if you're a method actor, but it's also easy if you get really attached to your character. When a character is mean to your character, please don't assume the player is being mean to you, if a character falls in love with your character, DEFINITELY don't assume that the player has. You are not your character, other players are not their characters.
Rule #7, Fourthwalling
This one should be pretty self explanatory, but makes sure you get another player's permission before having your character break the 4th wall with them. Also please refrain from having your character break the 4th wall unless it is in their nature to do so.
Rule #8, No Wank
Seriously, seriously, just keep it away from this comm. Please don't post to wankgate if you're a member of this comm. Please respect your fellow players, and if you have grievances discuss it like a civil human being, or take it to one of us mods and we'll try to mediate. Being a wanking jerk that tries to get other players to quit just because they don't like them is grounds for immediate removal from this game. Always remember that you don't have to play with someone, even if they are a cast mate. If someone never responds to any of your attempts to RP with them, please understand that the person may not want to play with you.
Rule #9, Three strikes and you're out
If you have received a warning from the mods, you will get a strike. If you reach three warnings you and all the characters you play will be removed from the game. A strike will only last for one year, so if you behave yourself you can have your strikes removed and earn some forgiveness. A ban from the game requires the approval of at least 2 mods, even if you have earned all three strikes. If three or more mods approve a removal, you can be removed even if you have no strikes.
Rule #10, Character Apps
There are no apps for canon characters who wish to be passengers, but it is advised that you have a few sentences explaining how your character has been AU'd into this game (if necessary) in your character profile. If you are planning to be a member of the staff, even as a waitress, bartender, doctor, or whatever profession your character might normally have in canon, you must submit an app. Players who fail to apply and try to work on the ship will get a warning that counts against the three strike system. (Please bear in mind this does not include things like going up to the bar to get drinks for your friends, but if you're serving everyone in the bar you may get a warning.)
Rule #11, No player/muncest
While we're allowing you to play all sorts of characters from all sorts of canons, please refrain from playing with yourself. There are space time distortions on the Relation Ship that will keep players with multiple different characters from having those characters meet up if necessary. Just be patient and hopeful, surely someone might play that character you want to thread with someday!
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