Post by Talon Windwaltz on Jan 11, 2006 13:34:37 GMT -5
The Rules at Firefox University are as follows:
Rule #1 - Do not roleplay as if you were the greatest wizard in all the world from Day 1, or even from Day 1000000!
- If you are familiar with the term 'God RP' this is what this rule is barring. Please do not try to lord over other roleplayers, and do not act on behalf of your personal 'glory' or perform a completely over-the-top move without giving them a chance to strike back. Even if you are playing an unfair wizard, that doesn't mean you should be an unfair writer.
Good Example:
Azrael turned to face Talon in contempt. "Imperio!" The Angelus Morti shouted with his wand erect, aiming to take control over his rival.
BAD Example:
Azrael turned to face Talon in contempt. "Imperio!" The Angelus Morti shouted with his wand erect, taking control of Talon's mind. "Now jump up and down and cluck like a chicken!" Talon did so.
It is proper to perform your spell and declare its purpose, but you should ALWAYS give the other roleplayer a chance to strike back. If you do not give them a chance to strike back, it is not to be expected they will do the same for you.
Rule #2 - Don't engage in sexual activity.
- As this site is known to attract young members as well as mature members, it is preferred that there be nothing overly sexual between characters on the website. This is in fact strictly enforced and should there be students engaging in such activity they will lose house points.
Rule #3 - Please no directly canon characters!
- Firefox University does not take place within the continuity of the Harry Potter series. It is its own original setting within the wizarding world of the Harry Potter books. Since the pureblood families of the Harry Potter series still exist, however, you may have your last name be related to that of a [pureblood] character, but it is preferred that you have an original one.
Good Example: "I am Marina Roeswood."
or, to an extreme
"I am Arcturus Malfoy."
BAD Example: "I am Fred Weasley, everyone knows me!"
No we don't. You never existed, Fred Weasley. At least your fans don't have to suffer through you dying again.
Rule #4 - Keep your signatures and avatar appropriate to the website.
- I don't think I have to elaborate on this. Keep it clean, keep it cool, and everyone will praise it.
Rule #5 - Do not post in a common room that isn't yours.
- While this wonderful 'prank' is cherished by many, it will result in dire consequences. Entering a common room that does not belong to you and being discovered will in fact result in many points being taken away from your house. DON'T DO IT.
Rule #6 - The Forest and Castille are off limits to all students and just about everyone else.
- Going into the Forest and Castille is to forfeit your life, as the God RP rule of fighting/killing is dropped in favor of the residents of those locations. Whether or not you leave that board or stay forever is up to their good grace. It is not a matter of points whether you escape or not, it is a matter of life or death. It is preferred you not enter at all.
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Conduct
Any activities that would usually not be permitted in a school setting, such as violence or cursing, are not grievous crimes but may of course result in a deduction of house points by your Professors, Prefects, Head Boy/Girl, and Headmaster.
Rule #1 - Do not roleplay as if you were the greatest wizard in all the world from Day 1, or even from Day 1000000!
- If you are familiar with the term 'God RP' this is what this rule is barring. Please do not try to lord over other roleplayers, and do not act on behalf of your personal 'glory' or perform a completely over-the-top move without giving them a chance to strike back. Even if you are playing an unfair wizard, that doesn't mean you should be an unfair writer.
Good Example:
Azrael turned to face Talon in contempt. "Imperio!" The Angelus Morti shouted with his wand erect, aiming to take control over his rival.
BAD Example:
Azrael turned to face Talon in contempt. "Imperio!" The Angelus Morti shouted with his wand erect, taking control of Talon's mind. "Now jump up and down and cluck like a chicken!" Talon did so.
It is proper to perform your spell and declare its purpose, but you should ALWAYS give the other roleplayer a chance to strike back. If you do not give them a chance to strike back, it is not to be expected they will do the same for you.
Rule #2 - Don't engage in sexual activity.
- As this site is known to attract young members as well as mature members, it is preferred that there be nothing overly sexual between characters on the website. This is in fact strictly enforced and should there be students engaging in such activity they will lose house points.
Rule #3 - Please no directly canon characters!
- Firefox University does not take place within the continuity of the Harry Potter series. It is its own original setting within the wizarding world of the Harry Potter books. Since the pureblood families of the Harry Potter series still exist, however, you may have your last name be related to that of a [pureblood] character, but it is preferred that you have an original one.
Good Example: "I am Marina Roeswood."
or, to an extreme
"I am Arcturus Malfoy."
BAD Example: "I am Fred Weasley, everyone knows me!"
No we don't. You never existed, Fred Weasley. At least your fans don't have to suffer through you dying again.
Rule #4 - Keep your signatures and avatar appropriate to the website.
- I don't think I have to elaborate on this. Keep it clean, keep it cool, and everyone will praise it.
Rule #5 - Do not post in a common room that isn't yours.
- While this wonderful 'prank' is cherished by many, it will result in dire consequences. Entering a common room that does not belong to you and being discovered will in fact result in many points being taken away from your house. DON'T DO IT.
Rule #6 - The Forest and Castille are off limits to all students and just about everyone else.
- Going into the Forest and Castille is to forfeit your life, as the God RP rule of fighting/killing is dropped in favor of the residents of those locations. Whether or not you leave that board or stay forever is up to their good grace. It is not a matter of points whether you escape or not, it is a matter of life or death. It is preferred you not enter at all.
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Conduct
Any activities that would usually not be permitted in a school setting, such as violence or cursing, are not grievous crimes but may of course result in a deduction of house points by your Professors, Prefects, Head Boy/Girl, and Headmaster.