The Rulebook
BE RESPECTFUL:- Speaks for itself really. Everyone who joins up does so because they want to play nice and have fun, so please don't disrespect any of the other players. If you have a problem please be adult about it and talk it through in a PC, not in the middle of an RP room. If you feel that you cannot resolve it by yourselves message a Mod.
KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OOC AND IC:- This is one of the biggest problems with RP at the moment. Please remember if someone called your character a nasty name, tried to stick a knife in your characters back, tried to humiliate your character, that they are doing to your -CHARACTER- not to -YOU-. So long as you keep your own feelings out of the roleplay everything should be fine.
LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE UNCOMFORTABLE:- Everyone has a soft spot, everyone has something they can't play because of personal reasons, we understand that here at Tidal Drift. If there is something that you personally wish not to play please let the other players and Mods know! We won't force you to be a part of anything that makes you feel off, that's not fun and we all have one. If something is really bothering you tell a mod and we will do our best to solve it.
BE CREATIVE:- This RP is not overly restrictive as to what can occur within the world, there is Lore that needs be abided by but we want our players to be a part of it! If you have something that you want to add such as a Port, Branch of the Thieves, technology (as far you can go in a medieval magic setting), room, bad guy whatever it is please by all means feel free! Just remember however that before you buy anything, or make the room run it by the Mods in the section of the group page! We can work out any kinks together so it fits and this way you don't waste your time and credits!
BEWARE OF PLOTS:- I know what you are thinking, this is RP there have to be plots! What is this madness?! A great GM once said to me “Think Character Goals Not Plots.” Plots can become very restricting things, cutting out a great number of players, places, freedom and fun. Just remember that your characters should have a goal that they work towards, and while working towards those goals they have to interact with other characters and every single other character they interact with will unknowingly help or hinder that goal, before you know it you have yourself a plot that other people can tack onto because -THEY- have character goals too.
ORIGINAL CHARACTERS ONLY:- I am in no way against Lord of the Rings elves and Dr Who monsters or Anime creatures. I love all those things with a passion, I just do not want them in this RP. Of course you may take inspirations from your favorite popular culture areas but remember that they do not exist in the universe of Tidal Drift. Naruto did not suddenly find himself on one of the ships, the Dr did not land his T.A.R.D.I.S in an Air-port and your OC from Bleach didn't follow a Hollow threw a rift in the Soul Society and find his or her self battling it underwater. Your character must fit the Lore provided weather you made them from scratch or you adapted one you already had made.
NO GODMODING:- I think this one makes into every RP's rule book. If you get caught being a godmod and autohitting people left, right and center it will be voided and played around and you will be getting a PM from either myself or one of the Moderators telling you to knock it off. Repeated violation of this rule will lead to you being banned so please don't make me be the bad guy.
NO WHITEWASHING:- I am pinching this rule from one of the other RPs that I am involved in because it's a great point! Please don't make all of your characters white, have a few other skin tones in there as well, not everyone in the world of Tidal Drift is white, hell some of them are purple, green, yellow and grey! Be creative!
NO HATING:-This Roleplay is a safe haven for all. It doesn't matter what Race, Gender, Nationality, Sexuality or anything else you may be you are welcome here. I will say this once and once only so please pay attention:
If I catch anyone, and I mean anyone, being abusive or hating towards another PLAYER and therefore breaking this rule you will be banned. End of story.
THERE IS NO LINE REQUIREMENT:- We do not have line requirement. You can post as little or as much as you might wish to post, however please do not take the mick and post an entrance that consists of “He walked in.” or “She walked onto the street and observed the scene.” or “It entered.” That is just being silly I'm afraid.
MATURE THEMES:- There are some mature themes in this RP. For example there are people who sell their bodies for money, however if you are playing something of that nature and your in a GA Public room please do not play it there! Take it to a PC or AP room and come back to the GA room when your done. We do not want flagging. This is mostly but not only for scenes of sex.
FIGHTING:- This is a topic that everyone wants to read apparently. Please understand that this RP works on a D20 fighting system. That means that the outcome of your strike can be decided on the role of a D20, depending on the skill level of those fighting. This group does NOT operate a T1 fighting style. Fighting is not a sport or an essay writing competition in this RP. It's boring to read and worse still until the fight is over NOBODY ELSE CAN POST! On a related note, if someone doesn't want to fight you they do not have to fight you, please respect that.
That's it folks, thanks for reading please feel free to move to the next page.
KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OOC AND IC:- This is one of the biggest problems with RP at the moment. Please remember if someone called your character a nasty name, tried to stick a knife in your characters back, tried to humiliate your character, that they are doing to your -CHARACTER- not to -YOU-. So long as you keep your own feelings out of the roleplay everything should be fine.
LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE UNCOMFORTABLE:- Everyone has a soft spot, everyone has something they can't play because of personal reasons, we understand that here at Tidal Drift. If there is something that you personally wish not to play please let the other players and Mods know! We won't force you to be a part of anything that makes you feel off, that's not fun and we all have one. If something is really bothering you tell a mod and we will do our best to solve it.
BE CREATIVE:- This RP is not overly restrictive as to what can occur within the world, there is Lore that needs be abided by but we want our players to be a part of it! If you have something that you want to add such as a Port, Branch of the Thieves, technology (as far you can go in a medieval magic setting), room, bad guy whatever it is please by all means feel free! Just remember however that before you buy anything, or make the room run it by the Mods in the section of the group page! We can work out any kinks together so it fits and this way you don't waste your time and credits!
BEWARE OF PLOTS:- I know what you are thinking, this is RP there have to be plots! What is this madness?! A great GM once said to me “Think Character Goals Not Plots.” Plots can become very restricting things, cutting out a great number of players, places, freedom and fun. Just remember that your characters should have a goal that they work towards, and while working towards those goals they have to interact with other characters and every single other character they interact with will unknowingly help or hinder that goal, before you know it you have yourself a plot that other people can tack onto because -THEY- have character goals too.
ORIGINAL CHARACTERS ONLY:- I am in no way against Lord of the Rings elves and Dr Who monsters or Anime creatures. I love all those things with a passion, I just do not want them in this RP. Of course you may take inspirations from your favorite popular culture areas but remember that they do not exist in the universe of Tidal Drift. Naruto did not suddenly find himself on one of the ships, the Dr did not land his T.A.R.D.I.S in an Air-port and your OC from Bleach didn't follow a Hollow threw a rift in the Soul Society and find his or her self battling it underwater. Your character must fit the Lore provided weather you made them from scratch or you adapted one you already had made.
NO GODMODING:- I think this one makes into every RP's rule book. If you get caught being a godmod and autohitting people left, right and center it will be voided and played around and you will be getting a PM from either myself or one of the Moderators telling you to knock it off. Repeated violation of this rule will lead to you being banned so please don't make me be the bad guy.
NO WHITEWASHING:- I am pinching this rule from one of the other RPs that I am involved in because it's a great point! Please don't make all of your characters white, have a few other skin tones in there as well, not everyone in the world of Tidal Drift is white, hell some of them are purple, green, yellow and grey! Be creative!
NO HATING:-This Roleplay is a safe haven for all. It doesn't matter what Race, Gender, Nationality, Sexuality or anything else you may be you are welcome here. I will say this once and once only so please pay attention:
If I catch anyone, and I mean anyone, being abusive or hating towards another PLAYER and therefore breaking this rule you will be banned. End of story.
THERE IS NO LINE REQUIREMENT:- We do not have line requirement. You can post as little or as much as you might wish to post, however please do not take the mick and post an entrance that consists of “He walked in.” or “She walked onto the street and observed the scene.” or “It entered.” That is just being silly I'm afraid.
MATURE THEMES:- There are some mature themes in this RP. For example there are people who sell their bodies for money, however if you are playing something of that nature and your in a GA Public room please do not play it there! Take it to a PC or AP room and come back to the GA room when your done. We do not want flagging. This is mostly but not only for scenes of sex.
FIGHTING:- This is a topic that everyone wants to read apparently. Please understand that this RP works on a D20 fighting system. That means that the outcome of your strike can be decided on the role of a D20, depending on the skill level of those fighting. This group does NOT operate a T1 fighting style. Fighting is not a sport or an essay writing competition in this RP. It's boring to read and worse still until the fight is over NOBODY ELSE CAN POST! On a related note, if someone doesn't want to fight you they do not have to fight you, please respect that.
That's it folks, thanks for reading please feel free to move to the next page.