The full SFRP v7 Overhaul comes with a brand new look to all of the old and familiar systems, with new elemental benefits, a new system for tracking progression and character growth, far more customizable options in all areas, and more concrete rulings on how to move about. A project started by the staff almost three years ago, it is finally completed! Be sure to check out our recruitment event in the news header below to get started in an amazing opportunity!
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Below is a list of all of the general rules that apply to every section at SFRP. Each rule comes with a consequence for breaking, which in the end could lead to being banned. Please respect our rules and remember that they are here to ensure that everyone enjoys themselves at SFRP.
--- Warning System --- Failure to follow the rules outlined in this thread will result in a certain amount of warnings. There may be multiple warnings given for breaking certain rules, and cautions for breaking others. Once you accumulate 3 Warnings, you will be banned.
Note: Staff have the right to vary the consequences given for breaking any of the below rules. If you think that you have been treated unfairly, please contact a staff member and we will try to resolve the situation.
--- Racism/Flaming/Trolling --- Excessive forms of racism, flaming, or trolling will result in an immediate warning. We understand that people like to joke around using these methods, but we do not appreciate blatant slander of anyone. If you have an issue with someone, please handle the matter outside of the forum.
Consequences: Racism or Flaming will result in a written caution, followed by an immediate warning if it is too excessive. Signs of having come here for the explicit purpose of trolling will result in an immediate and permanent ban, while hateful trolling by regular, established members will result in an immediate warning.
--- Spamming --- Spamming consists of posts that either serve no purpose to a thread or creating multiple threads within a short period of time. Double posting is also considered spam, so we ask that you use the RPG Related Subjects board if you need to bump a thread. The staff have the right to classify spam as they see fit, but if you suspect abuse then please contact another staff member.
Posts that are either incomplete or that serve as placeholders for later posts outside of Approvals are considered spam. These posts, if found, will be deleted immediately.
Consequences: Written Caution for spamming will be given. If the spamming is excessive, a warning will be issued. Massive spamming for the sake of trolling will result in a permanent ban.
--- Language --- Language is plain and simple. We don't mind the occasional use of swear words, but please don't be excessive. Try to keep your language at PG-13. Proving that you know a handful of offensive words fairly well doesn't prove anything to anyone.
Consequences: Written Caution will be given for language. If the language is overly excessive, a warning will be given.
--- Spelling and Grammar --- Star Force RP is a role playing forum, which means a certain level of spelling and grammar is expected from members. No one is perfect, so don't feel that your sentence structure needs to be flawless, but we do expect members to put effort into their posts.
Consequences: Written caution to improve grammar/spelling if found to be too excessive.
--- Religious and Political Discussion --- Freedom of speech is permitted here, but not the freedom to argue over pointless matters. Although we respect the religious beliefs of members (or the lack of beliefs), and political freedom, this does not mean you have the right to push what you believe onto other people. Discussion is permitted, but arguing and debating is not. Threads that the staff think are heading towards a serious argument or fight will immediately be locked. This is a role playing forum, not a philosophy discussion.
Consequences: Written Caution will be given against religious pressure and political arguments of any kind. Overly excessive pressure will result in a warning.
--- Illegal Content --- SFRP does not condone the use and distribution of illegal content. Discussing illegal content is not permitted, and we ask that you refrain from promoting or sharing links to illegal content.
Consequences: Permanent Ban will be issued to the member providing the illegal content, as well as deletion of anything that was posted or provided.
--- Backseat Moderating --- Back Seat Modding consists of publicly judging other members as if you were on the staff. You may recommend an action the staff takes via PM or in the Suggestion/Complaints board if you feel that you need to speak up. Although we respect the opinions of members, this does not give you the right to post wherever you want. If you are not apart of the staff, then you should not publicly involve yourself with in-character issues if they do not involve your character.
Consequences: Written Caution will be provided against backseat moderating.
--- Auto Play with music/videos --- No auto play is allowed for any kind of music or video. While some people think it's a good idea, the majority of people don't want to have to stop your music every time they read your posts. Linking to music or videos is allowed, but we ask that you disable auto play.
Consequences: Written Caution and immediate removal of the auto played video.
--- Treatment of Members --- Everyone is equal here. You are not to annoy them in anyway, nor act above them, even if they can't role play as well as you. Conflicts between members should be done outside of the forum by either Private Message or other means. If a solution or compromise cannot be reached, a staff member has the right to come up with one to solve the conflict.
Consequences: Written Caution will be provided if an argument goes too far. Excessive arguing with other members in the forum will result in a warning.
--- Treatment of Mods and Admins --- Staff members are not gods. The only thing that separates members from staff is the amount of service they provide to the forum. Staff members are here to ensure that conflicts get resolved, progress gets made, and that SFRP remains active and healthy. They are figureheads meant to help the forum as a whole, not make people's lives miserable. If you are having problems with a certain staff member, contact a different staff member that you think is trustworthy. Remember that although staff members shouldn't be treated better than anyone else, they should still be treated with respect. They serve the forum on a daily basis and keep things in order out of self sacrifice. This doesn't mean you have the right to treat them like garbage, so please respect their decisions.
Consequences: Insubordination will have varying result, either temporary or permanent demotion of the accused staff member. Excessive staff insulting will result in a written caution, followed by a warning if it becomes too excessive.
--- Unwritten Rules --- Like any other site, there are unwritten rules that are part of the site. Although we try to write down every rule at SFRP, some of them slip through the cracks. It is expected of members to follow common sense and common courtesy while at SFRP. Just because something about some form of cheating isn't in the rules doesn't mean you can do it. If you are unsure about something that isn't written here, ask a staff member if it's allowed before doing it.
Consequences: Written caution to abide by rules of common sense and common courtesy. Excessive failure to follow unwritten rules will result in 1 Warning. Any unwritten rules that are found will be added as soon as possible.
--- Copying Rules --- All of the rules found in this thread are the property of Star Force Role Play. If you wish to use the rules for this forum for your own use, you may request to use them by Private Messaging a staff member. Credit for using SFRP's rules must be given on your website. If you use these rules without permission, you will be banned and asked to remove the rules from your website.
Consequences: Permanent Ban and a request to remove the rules from your site.
--- Thread Guidelines --- Remember to keep all Out-of-Character posts out of the role play areas. These comments are allowed in conjunction with In-Character posts, but they may not stand alone in a thread. If there is an issue that requires Out-of-Character discussion, then discuss it outside of the role play section. All Out-of-Character posts will be deleted immediately.
Although there is no clear cut regulation, the recommended amount for an average role player is 3 threads. You may enter more if you wish, however, if you take on too many threads and fail to post consistently, then your character may be skipped over by other members or by staff.
- - God Modding - - This is one of the most common mistakes, as it is directly related to the way you RP. God Modding is when your character has god-like powers, whether it's dodging every attack or being unstoppable while you attack. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Taking any sort of hit without flinching, being knocked back, or ignoring it. When you characters gets hit, an appropriate reaction must occur.
- Having abilities your character isn't supposed to have. You can't start flying without having a specific ability that lets you do this, just like you can't just pull an extra weapon out of nowhere.
- Failing to account for different weapon types. Different weapons behave differently, so you can't expect your character who is a master sword fighter to be able to wield a giant two-handed ax without a problem. This is a relative type of god modding, so we ask that you do what makes sense.
Another category of God Modding is called Power Playing. This is when you control another person's characters without their permission, manipulate the order of their actions to your advantage, or force your will on them by automatically saying that the actions you performed on them are successful. The only character you control is your own. There are exceptions with NPCs, but any form of power playing a member's character without permission is not allowed.
God Modding is a serious offense and a slippery slope, so punishments vary from case to case. If you think somebody is God Modding, talk about it with that person outside of the thread. If a solution can't be agreed on, contact a staff member and they will help you sort out the situation.
- - Metagaming - - Metagaming is applying Out-of-Character knowledge to In-Character role play. It is easy to forget that your character can't read an opponent's character sheet like you can, so keep in mind the knowledge limitations of your characters. Using little hints in a thread to figure out big functionality of attacks falls under this category as well.
One thing that you're going to learn as you read through the rules is that we use a public Custom system for cards. Every member is obligated to include their cards for their custom in their posts. Although this means that you would have full knowledge of your opponent's cards, once again, you cannot use that knowledge to your advantage, as your character has no way to know what cards their opponents has selected.
If anyone is caught Metagaming, they will be given a written warning. Further cases of Metagaming will result in more serious punishments.
- - Multiple Locations at Once - - You are allowed to be in multiple places at once. However, you will be cautioned if you are in too many locations since we don't want one member to be in every active thread. Be reasonable, and remember that other people want to role play too. If a staff member thinks you're abusing this rule too much, you will be warned and restrictions will be set on how many threads you can be in at one time.
- - Posting Order - - Establishing a posting order in a thread is important because it stops people from spamming attacks and keeps things from getting one-sided. It's also there to keep either side from getting an extra turn by going against the order, and to keep teams in order.
It's good to keep the order in line just so you don't accidentally skip someone's turn. Although the order between the members of a team isn't set in stone unless stated in an earlier post, it is best to keep everything in a set order. Though if you do wish to post before any of your teammates, you can ask them either in the C-Box or by PM.
Note that if 48 hours have passed and the next in posting order doesn't reply, it's allowed to skip that person's turn and/or call an auto-hit.
- - Thread Tags - - A Thread Tag is a word or a phrase that you can place anywhere in your thread's title to indicate what kind of thread it is. Thread Tags are an optional way to specify the type of thread you want to have. They are just common courtesy, and it helps other members to know whether they'll want to participate or not, as well as helps a staff member know when they're supposed to NPC.
Below is a small list of possible tags. Don't feel limited to just these: you can put anything you want as long as it is reasonable. Each tag is self-explanatory, though there's a brief explanation for each of them.
* Open - Indicates that anyone can join your thread. * Closed - Indicates a personal RP that nobody can join, or that only specific people may join. * Virus - Indicates a Virus Busting thread where a staff will NPC virii for you to battle with. * Peaceful - Indicates a thread where its creator doesn't wish for any battle to happen, or even much conflict between characters. * RP - Indicates the thread creator has no wish to make us of the battle system. Regular RP conflicts may still take place. * Story - Indicates a Story related thread. * Random - Indicates a thread where any member can join, and which staff may choose to add random twists to.
- - Area Descriptions - - A description of each board and sub board in the RP is provided to help give players an idea of how each location is structured. Each thread gives a general layout of the area, providing an overview of what to expect when role playing in a specific board. The area's current status is also provided, allowing an easy reference to current events that have occurred in an area. Players are encouraged to refer to these threads when role playing in a specific board, although it's not mandatory to follow exactly what's provided in these descriptions. These threads are used to help enhance the RP, as well as track the status of the SFRP world.
Players are encouraged to create their own areas within these overarching boards. Whether its specific shops or towns found outside of an area, creating the world of SFRP is a privilege every member has. We only ask that these areas you create are relevant to the area you post them and that they aren't too off the wall. We don't want desert areas in the middle of Willshire Hills.
Area descriptions can be found in each board in a pinned thread labeled appropriately.
- - Character Deaths - - There is only one person who may decide whether or not your character dies in a thread: You. Only YOU may decide whether to kill off your characters. No one can force your character to die. Remember to respect other members' wishes with their character, whether it's to have them die or make it out of an impossible situation alive. Take in mind that reaching 0% health means you are forced out of your Wave Form. It does not mean instant death.
- - Retroactive Updates - - There are times where you obtain a new item while you are in the middle of another thread. In these situations, you cannot use anything that you obtained during a thread in any of your other current threads. All types of items are included, so you'll have to start a new thread if you want to use a new item or ability. Newly attained items or abilities may only be used in threads started after the point in time they are obtained.
We recognize that creating characters is something everyone enjoys. To allow for more creativity, you are allowed to have up to 3 different characters, each with their own items, Wizard, and Wave Conversion. Characters cannot share any of these things, but having more than 1 character does not hinder what any 1 character can have.
You can only role play as 1 character in any thread that involves someone other than yourself. However, you may role play with multiple characters if all members of the thread approve of you doing so. You may also freely use multiple characters in a topic if you are doing a solo thread or an approved plot you created. If there is a site wide plot with multiple threads, you may only have one character join the plot. This is to prevent prize hogging and give all members a fair chance at joining the plot.
You may form Brotherbands between your characters, but they do not gain Link Power or Brother Cards. We allow this for the sake of role playing, so there are no benefits or drawbacks to forming these kinds of Brotherbands. This does not count towards your 6 Brotherband limit.
We ask that you use Multiple PCs modestly, so don't join every active topics using each of your characters. This normally isn't a problem, but you will be cautioned if staff thinks you are flooding the forum with your characters.
- - Retiring Characters - - We understand that not all members will be entirely thrilled with each of their characters, or make them with the intent of shelving them, later. As such, it is perfectly alright for you to retire a character that you no longer wish playing. Whether the character has essentially died, or you simply wish to no longer use them, is up to you.
What is also up to you, however, is understanding what shelving a character means to the things attached to said character. Zenny, Battle Cards, Experience, and Ability Waves are tied to a character. Whenever you retire a character, all Battle Cards, Zenny, and Ability Waves can be maintained for a new character, but Experience is lost entirely.
Post concerns such as thread moderation and approval requests here. Staff will indicate when they are working on the task, and will remove the item from the list once completed.