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Jan 4, 2011 16:15:59 GMT -5
Post by Hida Setsuro on Jan 4, 2011 16:15:59 GMT -5
The Rules - 1. First and foremost, this is a game. We're all playing to have a good time. No harassment, racism, sexism or basically any other -ism will be tolerated on the boards.
- 2. Respect the staff. Each clan will have a moderator chosen by them. There will be a general Admin staff including both Jay and Alison. We kindly request that you show each of respect and courtesy when you approach us.
- 3. We've done all of this non-profit. Every bit of work that's gone into both the game and this forum has been done solely through hard work and long nights. It's one thing to critique something, it's another to complain. Remember the difference.
- 4. This board is mainly for discussion, questions and the different clan gatherings. It provides a ways to identify characters and players by name as well as avatars, signatures and a cleaner method of searching for various topics.
- 5. Have fun. This is part of the structure of this forum and it always will be. While we may not do anything official with it, it's here for the player-base and their enjoyment.
- 6. Anything not covered by the rules will be handled directly by the Admins. Any decision made by the Admin staff is final.
- 7. Expect more rules to be added as necessary. This, like the game itself, is a work in progress.
- 8. It is both against the rules and the spirit of the game if you create multiple accounts to gain access to another clan's private forums. This rule should be a bit common sense based. Try to remember there is a difference between acting sneaky in character and acting sneaky out of character.
- 9. Metagaming is strictly forbidden! The chat box at the bottom of the site is strictly out of character.
- 10. Godmoding, which is forbidden, is defined as the following:: Forcing a player to perform an action which they have not made their character do or performing actions in such a way that your character is unstoppable, can not be hit or harmed in any way.
- 11. No Flaming/Flamebaiting. It's really hard to define this one because it's almost always a matter of perception versus intent. However, there are some pretty clear things that are meant to be attacks on people and some pretty clear things that are meant to be purely antagonizing. Let's try to avoid these.
- 12. Just so we are all clear. If someone is banned, that means that they, and their character are no longer a part of this forum. Posting as a banned character, or for a banned person is not acceptable, and will not be tolerated.
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Jan 31, 2011 9:47:35 GMT -5
Post by Hida Setsuro on Jan 31, 2011 9:47:35 GMT -5
Updated: 1/31/11.
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Feb 20, 2011 20:09:55 GMT -5
Post by Hida Setsuro on Feb 20, 2011 20:09:55 GMT -5
Updated: 2/20/11.
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Mar 7, 2011 11:39:28 GMT -5
Post by Shoju on Mar 7, 2011 11:39:28 GMT -5
The Rules - 2. Respect the staff. Each clan will have a moderator chosen by them.
[/i][/u]There will be a general Admin staff including both Jay and Alison. We kindly request that you show each of respect and courtesy when you approach us. [/li][/ul][/quote] Has this been implemented? Was it deemed unnecessary? With the recent happenings here on the board, It came as news to me this morning when I read it, and it had me wondering if there were mods setup or if that had been phased out. EDIT: PM Sent to discuss further, feel free to delete this post to keep this thread more official if need be.
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Mar 7, 2011 12:20:34 GMT -5
Post by Hida Setsuro on Mar 7, 2011 12:20:34 GMT -5
The Rules - 2. Respect the staff. Each clan will have a moderator chosen by them.
[/i][/u]There will be a general Admin staff including both Jay and Alison. We kindly request that you show each of respect and courtesy when you approach us. [/li][/ul][/quote] Has this been implemented? Was it deemed unnecessary? With the recent happenings here on the board, It came as news to me this morning when I read it, and it had me wondering if there were mods setup or if that had been phased out. [/quote] Some clans have moderators. The other clans have not submitted to me an answer to which player they wish to have clan moderator status. I still await the arrival of such things.
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Bayushi Senshi
Scorpion Clan
Scorpion Clan * Clan Champion * Samurai * Kensai * Experienced * Loyal * Unique
Posts: 1,891
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Aug 24, 2011 21:08:29 GMT -5
Post by Bayushi Senshi on Aug 24, 2011 21:08:29 GMT -5
To elaborate upon the rules about clan moderators. The position of clan mod is a clan appointed position in our staff. They are signified by having 2 stars next to their name in forum posts. These are clan appointed so that the clans' interests in these forums can be addressed. The 3 star moderator and 5 star admin are Setsuro appointed to help him make rules judgements and decisions.
I cannot stress enough the importance of this model. We do not want to be seen as tyrants or as showing favorites to any one clan. This is why clans can appoint their own mods to our staff.
The 3 and 5 star positions are impartial where the 2 stars are supposed to act in their clans interests as it pertains to the rules and disciplinary measures of the forums.
There can be times when clans who have not appointed a mod feel things are unfair or are worried about a forum ruling. I deeply encourage those clans to appoint a mod before that need arises. Should you feel that your clan needs a voice in our staff, please talk to your clansmen and see that one is appointed.
As of right now only 2 clans have a 2 star mod: the phoenix and the scorpion. I suspect this will change soon. of the staff appointed by Setsuro our membership encompasses Crab, Lion, Scorpion, Spider, and Unicorn clans. For matters that involve a 2 star mod where none is available, these appointed staff member fill the role. This means that the Crane, Mantis and Dragon clans currently have 0 representation in the staff.
Just food for thought. :3
I thank you for your time in reading this on behalf of the staff.
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Shiba Kazuma
Phoenix Clan Mod ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_red.png)
Phoenix Clan Champion?Samurai?Shiba's Soul?Unique?Enlightened
Posts: 369
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Aug 28, 2011 20:50:29 GMT -5
Post by Shiba Kazuma on Aug 28, 2011 20:50:29 GMT -5
I am locking this thread until further notice. This thread is meant as an update only thread. I will be creating another thread for any rules questions.
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Bayushi Senshi
Scorpion Clan
Scorpion Clan * Clan Champion * Samurai * Kensai * Experienced * Loyal * Unique
Posts: 1,891
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Aug 30, 2011 23:51:18 GMT -5
Post by Bayushi Senshi on Aug 30, 2011 23:51:18 GMT -5
Edited: I cleaned out some extraneous posts, and invite people to once again consider appointing a clan mod. Some grumblings about staff unfairness continue, and this is your means of making sure your clan has a voice.
Thank you, any discussion should be posted to the rules discussion thread. Thank you, Kazuma
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Akodo Tomatsu
Lion Clan Mod ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star.png) ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star.png)
The Shining Lion
Lion Clan Champion?Samurai?Tactician?Loyal?Paragon of Sincerity?Defender of the Empire
Posts: 1,042
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Sept 10, 2011 9:52:03 GMT -5
Post by Akodo Tomatsu on Sept 10, 2011 9:52:03 GMT -5
Hey guys, just and update from your friendly neighboorhood Lion.
We love the fact you guys are coming to us to help solve your problems. However please use the reporting function for posts that violate the rules. If you have any other problems with posts (And we're more than happy to help with any problems) just PM one of us. The report function gives us all heart attacks thinking its going to be something big, and we're rather laid back people, so feel free to PM us.
Also on a personal note, PMs make me happy, so fire away guys.
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Sept 15, 2011 9:24:54 GMT -5
Post by Hida Setsuro on Sept 15, 2011 9:24:54 GMT -5
Updated 9/15/2011.
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Bayushi Senshi
Scorpion Clan
Scorpion Clan * Clan Champion * Samurai * Kensai * Experienced * Loyal * Unique
Posts: 1,891
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Nov 2, 2011 15:57:54 GMT -5
Post by Bayushi Senshi on Nov 2, 2011 15:57:54 GMT -5
the question came up recently, so as a clarification to rules 9 and 10 changing huge things about your own character is in violation of these rules.
an example of a safe alteration: me deciding that Senshi's hair should not be blonde, or that his eyes are blue.
an example of bad alteration: me deciding that I did not like losing my right arm, and now magically and inexplicably having two arms.
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Dec 19, 2011 18:44:31 GMT -5
Post by Shoju on Dec 19, 2011 18:44:31 GMT -5
Added a rule to the rules. I didn't think that it needed to be said, but apparently it does.
12. Just so we are all clear. If someone is banned, that means that they, and their character are no longer a part of this forum. Posting as a banned character, or for a banned person is not acceptable, and will not be tolerated.
It doesn't matter if you have the players permission or not. Any post that is made on the behalf of a banned player, or roleplaying as the character of a banned player is subject for moderation as the staff sees fit.
This means that the post could be edited, or deleted as necessary.
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