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Role-play Guidelines
A collection of guidelines to better help role-play flow better & respect all involved
Metagaming
Using OOC knowledge to influence your IC decisions is strictly prohibited. Keep in-character (IC) knowledge and out-of-character (OOC) knowledge separate. Just because you OOC know something does NOT mean you know it IC. Just because you see a player...
Play Fair (No Powergaming or Godmodding)
Forcing an action or outcome on another character without giving them a chance to respond or react. Avoid making your character invincible, all-knowing, or always victorious. Accept defeat and failure sometimes; it adds depth and realism to your char...
Respect Others and Their Characters
Not everything is in YOUR control. Don’t control other people’s characters without their permission (e.g., "Bob falls to the ground unconscious", unless you’re Bob’s player). Always get OOC consent for certain themes, especially combat, death, injury...
Communicate OOC
Roleplay is a shared experience. Use OOC communication to clarify intent, resolve conflicts, or plan scenes. Be polite and open to compromise when disagreements arise. If you are unsure of something, ask. For example, if you are unsure of whet...
Stick to the Setting and Tone
Consistency creates immersion. Follow the rules of the world or genre you're in. Do your best to adhere to game lore. If you have custom lore, make it available to other players so they are not excluded. Don’t introduce elements that break imm...
Don’t Spotlight Hog
Roleplay is a shared stage. Give others room to act and develop their stories. Share the scene instead of always driving the plot or stealing the focus. Do your best to make sure everyone can keep up. Typing speeds vary—give people time to wri...
Avoid Cliques
Stories thrive when shared. Private roleplay between characters is acceptable and encouraged. It allows strong bonds to form and relationships to take root. However, making others feel excluded and alone will not be tolerated. That is, avoid cliques. ...
Have Fun & Help Others Have Fun
A great story is one we build together. Remember that roleplay is a collaborative storytelling experience. Be creative, be flexible, and help make the story better for everyone. When fun is shared, stories flourish.
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. ...