Post by * ELIZABETH SWANN* on Oct 9, 2012 14:37:33 GMT -5
T H E FORUM R U L E S We have a password it is somewhere in the rules find it before creating your character
ONE - this rule is probably the most important in the whole set. respect the admins. we're not here to make you miserable, in fact we want the exact opposite. we made this site and we made it mainly so people like you could have a fun place to roleplay, so please don't insult or even bash us. insulting is one thing, insulting and threatening (bashing) is even worse. we would never do it to you, so don't do it to us.
TWO - so number two is very similar to the first. respect your fellow roleplayers. we hate it when people take the rp fights to real life and start unnecessary arguments about whether or not your character did something that was justified. it's stupid and very immature. so please, keep the fights to the threads, no one wants to see them. and we don't want to be forced to deal with them.
THREE - when signing up for this site, you may register however you like. but, after you've figured out what your character's name is going to be, please change your display to the name all UPPERCASE, like so:
CAPTAIN JACK SPARROW
it makes everything flow better and besides, it looks pretty <3
FOUR - this site does have a word count. and that number is 150 words. We don't want to go overboard for those new to roleplay. so that will be the limit, but we would like to ask that you at least try to match the word count of the person you're roleplaying with. if they stick you with a 1000+ word reply and you can't handle that, we understand. but don't just give them a dainty little two paragraph reply either. just try to match your rp partner's posts, that's all that we ask.
FIVE - Hoist The Colours allows No Mature posts on the site due to the plot line and ratings is PG-13 rated and no pornographic it is forbidden and against the Proboards Tos and Terms.
If this just isn't your cup of tea, turn your little tush around and walk away. We will not tolerate immature commentary from people this one will be no different most site doesnt allow mature and we do not allow it either. We do, however, request that if you thread with someone and there's going to be mature content, then dont do it.
Thank You.
SIX - now, about this little thing we love to call, the cbox. We would love it if you did the following. or, more or less, didn't do the following. do not spam, advertise in, or bash the site/members of this site in the cbox. if it's a member that is doing this, we will confront you about it. if it continues, we will take action. all advertising should be done in the board designated for advertising. and spamming, well it's just not nice. the cbox is there specifically for communicating with other members and guests. not for you random typing pleasures. the third part of this rule coordinates well with the second rule. if any member of staff find people harassing other members or even guests harassing members, we will do something about it. Even if another member sees this, the knowledge will automatically be referred to a staff member, then up the chain to on of the admins. so just please, don't do it.
SEVEN - alrighty, first off... i'm sorry these are so damn long! xD anyway, all IC (In Character) posts should be typed up in third person, unless of course it's an ic game then it doesn't matter. but, i've seen some pretty weird things and third person just makes it so much easier for everyone, don't ya think?
EIGHT - NO GOD MODDING! if we find this, you will get a warning. if it continues after that warning, your account will be suspended. it's rude and if you don't know what it is, then look it up.
NINE - now onto those gorgeous graphics everyone loves so much. all icons must be 100x100 or less, makes everything look pretty. you at least need that, but, if you're having a signature, it may not exceed 400 pixels in width and 500 in height. what does this mean? you are not allowed to stretch the board! that's what that means. When you create your character and have their faceclaim all sorted out, we expect you to at least get an avatar for them. Signitures are not as important, but an avvie IS.
TEN - before roleplaying in any way, you must first post your application. it's a short app. once your application is accepted you MUST make all of your claims. and i mean all of them, it takes five minutes and i don't want to hear you complain that someone stole your faceclaim when you should've just claimed it in the first place. The password is=Why Is The Rum Gone
ELEVEN - let's keep the time period accurate, okay? most females will not be pirates. jack sparrow will not have forty-seven kids. and, will turner/jack sparrow/other canon characters will not marry your character. sorry, but it's a fact. will cannot have sixteen wives just as jack cannot have forty-seven kids. if something is on the line between what you feel accurate or okay, then pm an admin or staff member. we'll let you know what we think.
TWELVE - again, i'm sorry this is so long, but i promise this is the last rule. plot with people, if you see that someone has a plot request up and no one has replied to it, then you reply to it. You're not phyisicallt unable to do so! one, it's a nice thing to do and who knows, you might just come up with a kick ass plot. and two, it'll help draw new members in. if they see that people are willing to plot with others, well okay it won't automatically make them join. but it will help their decision favour joining. We understand if you have a lot of threads already, but you can just tell the plotter this and wait until some of your threads have been completed. It really isn't difficult people.
WARNINGS
after four warnings you will be banned from the site.
RULES UPDATED AUGUST 24 2019.