Rurrres! So I have a page dedicated to some rules. If you are going to role play with me there are a few courtesies I ask that you uphold. It is only for the sake of common knowledge and balance that I post them, but trust me they aren’t hard to follow if you have half a mind to do so. Makes things a lot smoother and fun too!
1) Thou shalt… be respectful when messaging me. Rude comments or harassment will simply be ignored or blocked. However, I am a little more merciful than most and will try to take things lightly or as a joke as some people just have a really off putting sense of humor. So I will mull it over a little before I block you, deciding that you are indeed a douche. I generally play the 3 strike rule.
Derpy: Hey what's up?
Derpina: Aw, not much. The beta to a game I was just trying out ended so now I'm just kinda spacing out lost lol.
Derpy: Cool lol.
Derpy: So I looked at your RP site. Do your characters like to fuck?
Derpina: Excuse me? No. <(ಠ_ಠ)>
(Wtf? Strike 1)
Derpy: What if it was a rape scene?
Derpina: Don't think I am agreeable with the idea... Nor would my characters be for that matter. o_O
Derpy: And if my character tried?
Derpina: Well buddy it might go one of a couple ways. Your character whips it out and possibly his genitals
get lopped off or my character is wearing an anti rape condom full of nasty little teeth. Shall we find out?
(Okay so not a kind response, but lets face it he's really pushing it. Strike 2)
Derpy: Relax bitch I'm just asking questions!
Derpina: Sorry Cybertron, I'm not interested.
(Dude just called me a bitch. Come on now. ;_; Strike 3)
Don't expect this every time. Some people that ask even flat out ask a/s/l when I'm not in the mood to tolerate it might get ignored some days. Although most of the time I can humor things for a while. On a good day. ^^;;
2) Thou shalt… use full sentences and at least minimal grammar. Shortened words or text talk is not tolerable and will wind up ending the role play rather quickly. I don't even mind it when in regular conversation, but when writing a story, at least try to make an effort to make some sense.
Derpy waves to Derpina and says, "Hey how r u? I havent seen u in 4evr!"
Yeahhh... And she was liek "Hey we should totally hang out soon. Myspace me 4 sure!" Okay? I mean if they were texting and it was being written out the way they were keying it into the phone that's another thing, or if you are just speaking out of character. I don't care how you chat with me, but if you are writing a story with me then write a story with me. Not text me, silly.
3) Thou shalt… keep IC from OOC using some form of brackets when RP is initiated. For example, using forms like [ ], ( ), (( )), { }, * *, or even - - is acceptable. It can be a little confusing at times if there are mixed messages in the role play. It is just more organized to do things this way. Sometimes I have even had separate chat boxes to separate conversation and RP.
Derpy extends his arm out to ruffle Derpina's hair; the limp strands are silky to the touch and easily fall back into place as if he had never attempted to mess with it. I'm gonna go eat a burrito so I will be right back.
Meanwhile I am waiting for a finished post or maybe I am to assume that it's finished and that his character is going to enjoy a tasty snack? Maybe Derpina will react to getting her hair ruffled with a sheepish smile and then nod Derpy off before crossing her arms while she waits for Derpy to eat a burrito somewhere? Better yet Derpina is getting ready to tug on his shoulder and ask if she can come along too. <( = 3=)>
4) Thou shalt… not Godmod. The person will be warned, but if this attitude does not change, the RP will simply have to come to a stop. The general rule of thumb in role play is that you control the actions of your own characters within reason and with common sense, and in turn I will do the same when I control my characters' actions/reactions to yours. A classic example:
Derpy kills Derpina.
Let's say Derpina is my character... Well... How did you do it? What actions did you take? Did my character give a reaction to defend herself? If you can't explain your murder case and how the fight went down then you are probably Godmoding. Another example:
Derpy is invincible and Derpina's fire attacks leave him entirely unharmed.
Now Derpy unless you are wearing something fire resistant or have stone skin... or unless you at least have some sort of vulnerability, you are pretending to be God. I mean if you were going to be a god maybe you would have a well... a slightly different role than picking fights with people? Pick on someone your own size. Perhaps a higher class demon or the Devil himself? <( ¬_¬')>
5) Thou shalt… let me know when you are losing interest in the RP started. I would at least let you know if I was going to be busy a while or gone a few days for whatever reason befell me. Besides, no girl likes to sigh to herself and wait around for her partner to play with her.
Derpy: ( Aw man I gotta go for now. I'll post something tomorrow. Be on around 7 my time. Okay? )
Derpina: ( Okay see you then. :3 )
Derpy: Hey Derpina
Derpina: Hey what's up?
Derpy: Nothing really. Hey you wanna start that RP up again?
Derpina: Uhh... I got a make a run somewhere in a bit, but hey I guess it can wait. We haven't RPd for a while. :]
Derpy: Okay I'll make sure to post something up.
Derpina: Mkay. ^^
Derpy: Hey! :]
Derpina: Hey lol
Derpy: How are ya?
Derpina: Pretty good. Just watching some tele. What have you been up to?
Derpy: You know. Murmurmur, etc.
Derpy: Wanna rp?
Derpina: ಠ_ಠ
I wouldn't even be mad if we never RPd again if you just tell me so. It's not the only reason I make friends for. Sometimes shit happens. Actually shit happens a lot. So there's no shame in saying so. ;3
6) Thou shalt… have fun!
I'm not trying to make things all too difficult for you. Some of these rules you might even agree with as I have seen that other people have a few similar standards too on their profiles. Besides, if there is something about the rules section you want to talk about or if you have any questions about RPing then just ask. RP can bring out some interesting stories and for those of you that are new and want to learn more, I am happy to give a few pointers based from my experience of course. For those of you that are long timers, maybe I will pick up a few things from you.