▌Ashe
Head Honcho
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Rules!
Nov 4, 2010 19:46:50 GMT -5
Post by ▌Ashe on Nov 4, 2010 19:46:50 GMT -5
HELLO AND WELCOME TO COGITO ERGO SUM! Welcome! I can't tell you how happy I am to have you reading these rules, maybe with the intention of joining, maybe not.
However, before we get to the fun, role-playing bit, I do have to lay down the law here, and so bear with me for just a few minutes as I get this out of the way. Thanks much! And I hope you have a great time on CES!
[/size] GENERAL RULES▬ Don't post anything that could get us in trouble with Proboards. This includes, but is not limited to, porn, hacks, cheats, and really offensive slurs. Cursing (to any extent), violence (but not too graphic), whatever -- that's all fine.
▬ We are not a semi/lit/adv/elite community. We prefer to do without bullshit labels. If you can type a coherent sentence, know how to use spell check, and are generally entertaining, we will not have any issue. If you have a stick up your butt, wouldn't know "casual" if it bit you on the nose, or seriously cannot type in a way that's nicer to look at than trolly fanfic, please, inquire elsewhere.
▬ Please, be social. If you don't talk to us first, how do you expect us to say hullo to you? :c
▬ Powerplaying, godmoding, and the ilk is strictly prohibited. This applies everywhere on the site (in roleplay, within IC character games, etc etc). If we see it, it won't end well.
▬ Don't be a douche.
Don't harass others, make needless drama, pick fights, rage over other people on the site, or basically be an asshat. We don't take those types here. Basically put, if you wouldn't want to be treated that way, shut the fuck up and take a chill pill.
▬ Listen to members of staff at all times. Unless they get too big for their britches. And in that case it's okay to mock them. Unless their name is Ashe. And in that case you best be listening at all times, or else shit will go down. Godammit Mancy.
▬ Don't be an idiot. Have a high maturity level, don't spam, and basically just take things as they come. This is probably the most important rule, OK?
▬ Images for signatures can be no bigger than 5OOx2OO pixels. Or else it just stretches the board and looks tacky as hell. 8)
CHARACTER RULES▬ All characters must be housed on the same account. And we'd really appreciate it (hint: it's required that you) link to profiles in your signature, with their names. We'll set up some spiffy way to make it work better in the near future, once people start running out of words available in the signatures. ♥
▬ The amount of characters each user can have is set at five. For now, at least. Don't want you guys mucking up the site with over three billion characters each.
▬ No "perfect" characters. Or, for you colloquial speaking types, Mary Sues/Gary Stus. I'm sure I don't need to explain.
▬ Please remember that this is a slice of life roleplay. Which means, of course, that needless drama is not usually high up on the totem pole for characters. While it is alright for a character to have a believably tragic past, I will personally review these to make sure that it's played out well and not just dumb. While taboo subjects such as rape, incest, murder, etc., are by no means barred, you have to realistically consider how many people are directly affected by actions such as those, and by considering that you will see that we simply can't accept too many of one type of "oddity" or not commonly seen trait in a person. One crossdressing male may be fine, but we'll have issues if we acquire an entire legion of them.
So just look over other characters, see whether or not you're saturating a market, and remember - "normal" characters with no angsty past or "wacky" quirks are enjoyable to play as well.
▬ You may use anime, game, or original art for your Face Claims. We're not real sticklers for this rule, though - as long as the image is of pretty good quality and we clearly see where you're going with it. However, I must ask that you don't use real life FCs of any sort. Stylistic choice, of course.
▬ No changing your face claim once the character is accepted. It just creates a mess and is more work. You may, of course, request permission to do so, and if we feel like it's a good reason, we'll let it go through - otherwise, nope.
▬ Don't change the image used as a FC to suit your needs. Let's say you want to FC this guy. For some reason. Let's say it's because you love Big Gay Lawyers more than Mancy does impossible. Only, let's say you think that gray hair is for yuppies and old people, so you tweak with the colors in MS Paint and color his hair pink. Oh, and you make sure he's got lot of emo scars and an awesome, deep, gayer personality. Like so.
Only, that's not so awesome - because while your MSpaint skills are fantastic and oh god that is some awesome personality right there I just want to hug him, tell him that life is okay, and write seven billion ship fics between him and his commie-hater hero man - I can't let you do that, Starfox. Because that awesome MSPaint Edgeworth is just... too awesome to be seen by the eyes of man taking ol' Miles away from someone who would use the FC to the full extent, and as he is. Simply put, if a character doesn't fit the appearance for your character in every perfect little way - don't use that character. Just hop on the c-box and ask for help! We'll be happy to assist you. ♥
▬ Use the template provided, and don't modify it. Here on CES, we have been nice enough to provide a very pleasing and pretty profile template that is easy to fill out. Now, you may alter things aesthetically and add things, but keep all the information on there there. Follow the format to a T, please; meaning, if it says three 100x100 icons, put three 100x100 icons. If you need any help with the profile, please don't hesitate to ask a staff member.
No section on the template is optional. Ever. Fill it out completely, or else I'll reject it because I'm a whiny little hoe and you people should LISSEN TO ME. ;A; Mancy I swear--
C-BOX RULES▬ Try not to troll. But really. It's okay. ▬ Don't intentionally antagonize people. Unless they can take it. ▬ Don't post NSFW shit yeah right.
▬ GIVE LOTS OF LOVE TO ASHE BECAUSE SHE NEEDS IT. ▬ Remember, Mancy loves you! ...
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