In-Character vs Out-of-Character (IC/OOC) Separation

What your character knows, thinks, feels, or does is not the same as what you (the player) know or feel & vice versa. Do not let OOC knowledge affect IC behavior.

• IC and OOC are to remain separate. YOU ARE NOT YOUR CHARACTER. YOUR CHARACTER IS NOT YOU.

• Do NOT use roleplay as a cover for personal attacks or harassment.

• IC Actions Have IC Consequences ONLY. Actions in-character do NOT translate to OOC disputes. OOC and IC Separation Is Law.

• Personal feelings do NOT dictate IC interactions. No matter how you may feel OOC about something, your IC actions should have nothing to do with ANYTHING OOC!

• This is the GOLDEN rule of roleplay. Breaking this rule can cause serious issues, so it should NEVER be taken lightly.

Example:

• Wrong: You have a strong feeling OOC about something that happened to you IC & you mistreat others because of it.

• Correct: You realize IC actions are PURLEY IC & do NOT represent another players OOC feelings towards you.

Keep real-life info out of your character’s brain.