Post by Kenneth Johnston on Mar 16, 2007 15:35:13 GMT
As with all RPGs, rules are important, thus they should be observed and obeyed. I have tried my best to explain all terms (words and phrases) that may cause confusion, but if there is something you do not understand, please do not hesitate to ask.
#1: Fighting.
Fighting IC (in character) is fine, but fighting OOC (out of character) will not be tolerated. If someone annoys you, tell me, and I will talk to them about it. Do not start being aggressive or whatever toward them, as this will get you banned.
#2: Post Length.
OOC posts do not have any specific post minimum; they can be whatever length you need them to be to get your point across. However, IC posts must be a minimum of 150 words. This is very easy. There is a word count in the footer of every page, and there is also a word count on Microsoft Word.
#3: Signatures.
These can contain a picture with a maximum of 500x400 (width x height), gove or take a few pixels. This is so as to keep loading time to a minimum and because it’s annoying after a while to have to scroll down 89427 miles to get to the next post. They cannot be wider than 400 because we do not want them to stretch the page.
#4: Characters.
To keep confusion to a minimum, there will only be two characters per account, however there are no limitations to how many accounts you have. Characters may be between the ages of 7 and 17. All characters older or younger must be approved by me, so ask me first.
#5: Names.
The name you login with may be whatever you please, but the name you have on veiw must be changed from ‘imafunkehcowgirl7364829’ to the first and last name of your character, e.g. Henrietta Marscovitz.
#6: Riding Levels.
Everyone starts off as a beginner, sorry guys. I know you all hate it, but there is a catch. When you hit 30 posts, you automatically become an intermediate. Even better still, after 50 posts you become advanced. If we see that your riding skill is not-so-good, though, we will move you down to a level we think suit you. You will also be moved down if you do not attend lessons.
On rare (and I mean, rare) occasions, I may let people join as an intermediate or advanced, if I am feeling nice.
#7: Horses.
Once you join, you will be assigned a school horse and an instructor. Then you must post in that instructor’s office when you wish for a lesson.
Beginners may ride the school horse they are assigned to, or a horse belonging to one of their friend’s.
Intermediates may lease a horse, but only one, though they do not have to. They may continue riding the school horse if they wish, but if not then they must contact their instructor and inform their instructor which horse they will be using in lessons.
Advanced riders may own or lease a horse, but only one. They can also continue riding a school horse, if they wish, but again, they must let their instructor know of any changes.
Qualified Instructors may have as many as they please.
#8: Lessons.
To organise a lesson, post in your instructor’s office, and you do not have to RP (roleplay) out asking for a lesson.
Lessons cost money! Depending on the instructor, of course, and the length of the lesson, and what you wish to do in the lesson, you will be charged accordingly.
#9: Joining.
Joining forms need to be filled out completely, with no gaps.
#10: Other.
Admin’s word is law.
Don’t annoy me.
No swearing OOC, but it is okay to do so in moderate amounts IC.
Breaking rules will result in a ban/warning.
No Mary-Sues or Gary-Stues. IE, no perfect characters. Everyone is bad at something.
Warning System:
1st Warning: Warning bar set to 20% and you get a PM from me stating why.
2nd Warning: Warning bar set to 40%, PM sent and 10% of your money deducted.
3rd Warning: Warning bar set to 60%, PM sent, 15% of money deducted, 10 Karmas removed.
4th Warning: Warning bar set to 80%, PM sent, 25% of money deducted, 15 Karmas removed, account disabled for one week.
5th Warning: Warning bar set to 100%, PM sent, 50% of money deducted, 20 Karmas removed, account disabled for 2 weeks.
6th warning: IP, Email Address and username banned. You will not be back.