Post by ⊱Armageddon on Oct 17, 2011 11:22:13 GMT -5
WELCOME TO NARUTO :: TALES OF TRIALS!
Welcome, welcome, welcome to our literate Naruto role-playing community! We hope you enjoy your stay! Remember to let your imagination soar while interacting with your fellow site members and staff.[/color]
But before you begin, like all other communities, there are a set of rules and guidelines that must be assimilated. Please be sure to read through the entire post. This is all that is required before you begin role-playing.
Punishment by the staff will take place if you happen to break ANY of the rules written below. Punishments will be handed out according to the severity of the situation. If you have any questions regarding any of these topics, don't hesitate to ask the staff!
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The General Rules
No Godmodding
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Godmodding is strictly prohibited when role-playing. We WILL catch you, so don't hide and don't deny it. We only want to keep our role-playing sessions as fair as possible. Remember, your character is not indestructible and he/she cannot do whatever they please.
No Flaming
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Flaming (Expressing hostility or intentionally insulting a member) will NOT be tolerated. Punishment is imminent. Everyone has his/her own way of thinking, so don't take it so personally. Remember to remain calm and think before you type.
No Explicit Content
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Explicit material such as sexual preferences (expressed through role-playing or throughout the forum) or inappropriate images/links ARE prohibited.
No Metagaming
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Metagaming consists of using out-of-character knowledge that your character wouldn't know and applying it to your role-playing. This is NOT acceptable and you WILL be caught. Come on, let's keep things fair.
No Spamming
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Spamming the forum with numerous amounts of links/images will NOT be tolerated. If you'd like to post a link to your own website/forum, be sure to post it in The Affiliates Board. And be sure to post only ONCE. Do not spam members, staff, or anywhere in the forum.
Character Rules
Ranks, Ages, and Requirements
Civilian - No shinobi affliation (Any age.)
Academy Student - Youngsters and morons~
Genin - Age 12 and Up.
Chunin - Age 13 and Up. (Within reason.)
Tokubetsu Jounin - Age 16 and Up.
Jounin - Age 16 and Up. (Within reason)
Lord/Lady - Leaders of non-Kage villages (Age within reason, or by approved request; Kage-level but essentially no real-world pull)
Kage - Leaders of major villages (Age within reason, or by approved request)
Special Ranks
Oinin - Hunter Shinobi; track down Nukenin. (Tokubetsu Jounin or higher)
Iryonin - Medical Shinobi (Chunin and Up.)
Nukenin - Can be any age, though they begin with the Jutsu availability of their last village-granted rank. The branding of S-E ranking is done through IC events.
ANBU - Black OPS; do top secret work for their villages. (Any age, but remember your rank ability limits your work pool)
Japanese Names
As stated before, the Naruto Universe is featured in a japanese-cultured setting and therefore, the characters MUST have japanese names (or it should at least SOUND japanese). Chinese and Korean are also acceptable.
No Character, No Role-playing
Without a character, you cannot role-play. So please, create one using the template we've provided for you. If your character hasn't been approved yet, then you cannot play In-Character. However, role-playing in the Out-Of-Character Board is acceptable since it's out of continuity.
Missing-Nin Rankings
Nukenin ranks are decided through In-Character role-playing. Don't self-rank your missing-nin.
No Demons
Custom and lesser demons are NOT accepted as of now. Until a large quantity of ninja have been created, demons are forbidden.
Although, exceptions will be upon discretion of the staff.
Custom-Canon History
Custom characters cannot have ANY interaction with canon characters in their history. This includes relatives, significant others, and children. (Although, exceptions will be upon discretion of the staff.)
Canon Situation
Some specific canons will be allowed. With that said, you cannot rip off jutsu, kekkei genkai, etc. belonging to a canon (with exceptions from the clans). There will be a list of acceptable canons posted in The Ninja Application Board.
Unique Canon Jutsu
Unique jutsu for a canon cannot be applied for.
Multiple Characters
Yes, you're allowed to create as many custom characters as you deem necessary, but in separate accounts. However, please provide a character list to keep track of them. Although, after the tenth member, you may only create THREE custom characters per village. You're allowed to create one HIGH POSITIONED character (Such as a Kage or Sannin) just so everyone has a chance at applying for a high ranked character. Also, you may not use any character to aide any of your other characters.
Sex, Drugs, & Alcohol
No explicit content! This rule also applies when role-playing. Yes, love can be intimate, but we'd STRONGLY prefer you'd not include graphic detailing. Site members are ages 13 +, so please, have your thread blackout if leading into that sensual moment. Same applies to giving birth. Blackout as the moment approaches, in your next thread your children will be born. All graphic content will be removed IMMEDIATELY and you WILL be given a warning or possible suspension. We're incredibly serious about this. However, the idea of rape (if both characters, role-players, and role call for it) is allowed, excluding all graphic content.
Liquid Time
Yes, we allow liquid time. For those of you who don't know what that means; one character may be in as many threads at once as you'd like. Just be aware of the time lines you've established.
Post Length
No one-liners! Seriously! You're on a semi-literate/literate role-playing site for a reason! There isn't a word count but three decent sized paragraphs are required. And don't be so bland in your writing, spice it up a bit!
Good Riddance!
Tired of playing a certain character? Well, you can do one of two things: Kill them off through role-play or use the activity check to your advantage. If you don't want to use a character anymore, don't reply to our activity checks with that character. Once the sweep has been complete, your unwanted character will be deleted. However, if you want to change something about your character, tell a mod or admin and once you've altered your bio, they'll re-accept it.
No Power Play
Oh yeah, you heard me. Controlling another character or controlling certain events (such as controlling the impact of a hit to another player or giving them no chance to escape) is absolutely unacceptable.
No Mary Sues
Your character isn't perfect, popular, flawless, and invincible. Nobody's perfect, not even fictional characters. Get used to it.
Canon & Custom Clans
Canon clans ARE allowed, including the Uchiha and Hyuuga Clan. Custom clans are also permitted, but you must fill out the custom clan template if you want your clan added in to our AU Naruto society.
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