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| Tweet Topic Started: Apr 25 2012, 03:52 PM (208 Views) | |
| Claire | Apr 25 2012, 03:52 PM Post #1 |
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Rules and Regulations Final Fantasy RPG is dedicated to providing a holistic and in-depth Role-Playing experience for all members of the RPG. As such, there are rules to abide by, regulations to follow and guidelines to heed. It would serve one well to read the rules in-depth, for violations of these rules may result in sanctions or suspensions. Table of Contents: 1) Forum Etiquette
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| Claire | Apr 25 2012, 03:54 PM Post #2 |
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Forum Etiquette For a holistic Role-Playing experience for all members, one must recognize the importance of etiquette on the boards. As such, forum etiquette has been set and members are expected to abide by these regulations. 1.1) Censored Words Coarse words and profanities are frowned upon, while inappropriate innuendo is strongly prohibited. In this case, offensive words are strongly discouraged, unless with valid reason. Violation of the rules shall elicit a warning for repeated offences, and varying durations of suspensions depending on severity and persistence of the offence. The most drastic course of action allowed for Staff Members will be an IP Ban for an indefinite duration - new users with similar IPs to an offender will be placed under observation for a two-week period of activity - repeated offences may cause a 1-day suspension at first. 1.2) Abuse Abuse of other members in any way will not be tolerated on the Board. As such, comments deemed by Staff Members as abusive in different ways shall be strongly prohibited, regardless of context. Violation of such rules shall elicit a warning for the offender's first offence (and other necessary action), and varying durations of suspensions depending on severity of the offence. The most drastic course of action allowed for Staff Members will be an IP Ban for an indefinite duration - new users with similar IPs to an offender will be placed under observation for a two-week period of activity - an initial offence committed may cause a 1-day suspension. 1.3) Maturity Regulations The ZetaBoards Rating for Content is set at PG-13 - as such, any posts viewed as exceeding the maturity level set by the ZetaBoards Rating for Content will be either censored or forced to be deleted. Violation of such rules shall elicit a warning for the offender's first offence (and other necessary action), and varying durations of suspensions depending on severity of the offence. The most drastic course of action allowed for Staff Members will be an IP Ban for an indefinite duration - new users with similar IPs to an offender will be placed under observation for a two-week period of activity - an initial offence committed may cause a 1-day suspension. 1.4) Libel and Defamation Final Fantasy RPG does not condone libel and defamation in any form. As such, any comments deemed as libellous and defamatory will be censored or forced to be deleted. The Staff at Final Fantasy RPG will do their best to clamp down on libel and defamation in areas of their jurisdiction. Final Fantasy RPG shall not be held responsible for libellous and defamatory comments outside of the Staff's jurisdiction. Violation of such rules shall elicit a 1-day suspension for the offender's first offence (and other necessary action), and varying durations of suspensions depending on severity of the offence. The most drastic course of action allowed for Staff Members will be an IP Ban for an indefinite duration - new users with similar IPs to an offender will be placed under observation for a two-week period of activity - an initial offence committed may cause a 1-day suspension, and greater-than-average durations of suspension depending on the severity of the offence. 1.5) Staff Policy The Staff at Final Fantasy RPG will do their best to enforce stated rules in areas of their jurisdiction. Final Fantasy RPG shall not be held responsible for violations of the rules outside of the Staff's jurisdiction. Violation of said rules set by the Staff at Final Fantasy RPG will elicit appropriate responses from the Staff at Final Fantasy RPG in order to maintain peace and stability. |
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| Claire | Apr 25 2012, 03:54 PM Post #3 |
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Character Creation For a holistic Role-Playing experience for all members, one must recognize the importance of detail and specification on the boards. As such, forum guidelines for Character Creation have been set and members are expected to abide by these guidelines and regulations. 2.1) Guidelines Standards for Character Profiles and Applications shall be set by the relevant Staff Members - , Scientists, Global Moderators and Administrators. An in-depth description of a character is needed, and Guidelines shall be set in a Pinned and Locked topic by any of the relevant Staff Members. Failure to abide by the Guidelines set by the relevant Staff Members may cause the rejection of the Character Profile and Application. 2.2) Character Descriptions Standards for Character Descriptions will be set by the relevant Staff Members - Scientists, Global Moderators and Administrators. An in-depth description of a character is needed. Failure to meet the Standards for Character Descriptions may cause a delay in the Approval of the Character Profile and Application, or the rejection of the Character Profile and Application. 2.3) Pictures The Standards on the Amount and Content of the Pictures in a Character Profile will be set by the relevant Staff Members - Scientists, Global Moderators and Administrators. It must be said that the Maximum Amount of the Pictures in a Character Profile has not been set. 2.4) Face Claims Face Claims shall be moderated by the Maker of the Face Claim Thread - the Maker of the Face Claim Thread has to be either a Scientist, Global Moderator, or Administrator. Guidelines for Face Claims shall be set in a Pinned and Locked Topic by a Staff Member, namely the Maker of the Face Claim Thread. Failure to follow the Guidelines for Face Claims may cause a delay in the Approval of the Character Profile and Application, or the rejection of the Character Profile and Application. 2.5) Canon Characters Canon Characters are strictly prohibited. As such, any Character Profile and Application perceived to be almost identical to a Canon Character would not be approved, by any of the relevant Staff Members - Scientists, Global Moderators and Administrators. 2.6) Layout The Standards on the Layout of a Character Profile and Application will be set by the relevant Staff Members - Scientists, Global Moderators and Administrators. Layout Guidelines shall be set in a Pinned and Locked topic by any of the relevant Staff Members. Failure to follow the Standards on the Layout of a Character Profile may cause a delay in the Approval of the Character Profile and Application. 2.7) Starting Statistics The Starting Statistics of a Character Profile and Application will be set by the relevant Staff Members - Scientists, Global Moderators and Administrators. Statistics Guidelines shall be set in a Pinned and Locked topic by any of the relevant Staff Members. Edited by Claire, May 1 2012, 09:16 AM.
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| Claire | Apr 25 2012, 04:51 PM Post #4 |
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Character Modification For a holistic Role-Playing experience for all members, one must recognize the importance of adequate profile maintenance on the boards. As such, forum guidelines for Character Modification have been set and members are expected to abide by these guidelines and regulations. 3.1) Guidelines A Character Modification can be made at any time, with no set duration in between Modifications. However, it is strongly encouraged, except in the presence of mitigating circumstances, that a large modification be made in place of many small modifications. 3.2) Changes to Descriptions A Character Modification is able to entail a modification of Descriptions. However, the changes in Descriptions must not affect the entire Role-Playing circumstances that the Character has already started with, unless the changes in Descriptions are due to plot progressions. 3.3) Changes to Pictures A Character Modification is able to entail a modification of Pictures. Unless told otherwise by a relevant Staff Member, changes in Pictures are generally accepted. 3.4) Changes to Face Claims A Character Modification is able to entail a modification of Face Claims. However, the change in Face Claim must not dramatically affect the Appearance of the Character that the Character has already started with, unless the changes in Appearance are due to plot progressions. 3.5) Changes to Layout Changes to the Layout of a Character Profile is strongly discouraged. As such, unless there is valid reason to change the Layout of the Character Profile, modifications calling for a change to the Layout of the Character Profile shall be generally rejected. 3.6) Changes to Statistics Changes to the Statistics in a Character Profile is the main reason for Character Profile Modifications in the first place. As such, modifications calling for a change to the Statistics in a Character Profile shall be generally accepted. Edited by Claire, Apr 29 2012, 12:23 PM.
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| Claire | Apr 25 2012, 04:57 PM Post #5 |
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Expectations of Staff One must recognize that the staff of Final Fantasy RPG are merely human beings. As such, basic expectations of Staff have been set so that one may be informed on the modus operandi of the Staff Members of Final Fantasy RPG and the capacity of work. 4.1) Jurisdiction Presidents have jurisdiction over the entire forum. They wield the most power and have a larger say in the workings of the forum than any of the other Staff Members. The Senior President is the highest in seniority amongst the Presidents. SOLDIERs have jurisdiction over the entire forum. They wield slightly less power than the Presidents and have a significant say in the workings of the forum. Scientists have jurisdiction over Character Profiles and Modifications, and that they have a significant say in the workings of Character Profiles and Modifications. Turks have jurisdiction over the Role Play aspect of the forum, and that they have a significant say in the workings of Role Play. 4.2) Duration between Staff Responses For Character Profiles and Modifications, the minimum amount of time to wait before bumping a topic due to staff inactivity is 5 days. Failure to follow this guideline will result in the extension of the wait for a response by 1-day increments. For Role Play, the minimum amount of time to wait for a response on a topic due to staff inactivity is 3 days, following which PM notifications of the involved Staff Member will be attended to. Edited by Claire, Apr 29 2012, 12:51 PM.
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| Claire | Apr 25 2012, 05:00 PM Post #6 |
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Role Playing For a holistic Role-Playing experience for all members, one must recognize the importance of adequate Role-Playing standards on the boards. As such, forum guidelines for Role Playing have been set and members are expected to abide by these guidelines and regulations. 5.1) Minimum Posting Standard Posters are encouraged to keep their posts at least 2 paragraphs long, with each paragraph consisting of, at the very least, 4 to 5 lines. 5.2) Quality of Posts Posters are strongly encouraged not to ignore the actions of his/her Role Play partner and to react to the actions as much as possible. 5.3) Innuendo Innuendo, in normal cases, is generally allowed. However, hints to actions violating the PG-13 regulation of Zetaboards, such as direct, outspoken sex and thorough descriptions of violence are strictly not allowed. 5.4) Prohibited Acts Direct, outspoken sex and thorough descriptions of violence are strictly not allowed. Other forms of prohibited acts will vary depending on context. 5.5) Grading Standards The average grading standards for a Role Play topic will be 1 Mako Point and 200,000 Gil per page, with varying rewards for quality and length. 5.6) Role-Playing Capabilities A Character is able to be engaged in 3 normal Role Plays and 1 Mission simultaneously. A separate slot may be added solely for Event purposes, and cannot be used for any Role Play not related to the said Event. An account is allowed a total of three characters unless they have permission for a fourth by the Senior President. Edited by Zeneus, Apr 29 2012, 09:37 PM.
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