Captain Larraq
Capitalist
I came up with an idea that could help get writers to work together better and gives staff an avenue to encourage everyone to... get along. I am interested to see what others think of the idea and if they have any additional ideas for this.
Code of Conduct
When engaging in Player vs Player roleplaying, allow a fair allotment of time for your opponent to post before continuing. Waiting 48 hours is a suitable amount of time before posting again. Should you PM the other writer, and they see it but do not respond, writing may continue 24 hours after the initial post. Should the writer request a reasonable amount of additional time due to reasonable complications, this time allotment is to be honored. Should you feel that the other writer is 'stalling' purposefully, you man contact an RPJ to resolve the situation.
Requesting additional time before posting in a thread, or asking to leave a thread due to 'real life issues', then continuing to post in additional threads is frowned upon.
When engaging in Player vs Player roleplaying, allow opposition an avenue of escape. Losing an engagement does not imply death or capture unless agreed upon by the defending writer.
When a bounty is involved, or when the plot of the story denotes capture as appropriate, the defending writer is 'encouraged' to be more willing to accept being captured.
If another writer's character is captured or surrenders, their character is to be treated fairly. Rape, molestation, and torture are not allowed. (Interrogation may be done if the opposing writer agrees to it.)
If the story progression denotes capture as the logical outcome, but the defending writer insists escape, a separate thread my be began to cover the escape attempt, or a RPJ can be contacted to review the thread and determine if the defending player is captured or escapes. Godmodding and power gaming are highly discouraged in these threads. Writers are encouraged to remember that writing is not about 'winning', but telling a story.
Do not force another writer's character into a situation where death or god-modding is the option left to them.
Do not attempt to 'bully' or harass another writer to write with you. If you are requesting to write with an individual or a group, fair and open discussion before hand is encouraged.
If another writer or group of writers wishes to negotiate different conditions, both sides are encouraged to find an avenue that is agreeable to both sides. If an agreement cannot be reached, an RPJ can be contacted to mediate or the thread can simply be scrapped. If either side is found to be 'uncooperative' in the sense of refusing to negotiate fair and mutually agreeable conditions, an RPJ may issue a mark of reprimand on the responsible parties.
A mark of reprimand is a negative mark given to a writer or character when they are found to be violating the code of conduct. A mark of reprimand can only be given when a group of three RPJ's vote on the matter and find the conduct of a writer (IC or OOC) to violate the code of conduct.
A writer or character that accumulates 5 marks of reprimand in a 60 day period will not be allowed to post in IC threads for a two week period.
Code of Conduct
When engaging in Player vs Player roleplaying, allow a fair allotment of time for your opponent to post before continuing. Waiting 48 hours is a suitable amount of time before posting again. Should you PM the other writer, and they see it but do not respond, writing may continue 24 hours after the initial post. Should the writer request a reasonable amount of additional time due to reasonable complications, this time allotment is to be honored. Should you feel that the other writer is 'stalling' purposefully, you man contact an RPJ to resolve the situation.
Requesting additional time before posting in a thread, or asking to leave a thread due to 'real life issues', then continuing to post in additional threads is frowned upon.
When engaging in Player vs Player roleplaying, allow opposition an avenue of escape. Losing an engagement does not imply death or capture unless agreed upon by the defending writer.
When a bounty is involved, or when the plot of the story denotes capture as appropriate, the defending writer is 'encouraged' to be more willing to accept being captured.
If another writer's character is captured or surrenders, their character is to be treated fairly. Rape, molestation, and torture are not allowed. (Interrogation may be done if the opposing writer agrees to it.)
If the story progression denotes capture as the logical outcome, but the defending writer insists escape, a separate thread my be began to cover the escape attempt, or a RPJ can be contacted to review the thread and determine if the defending player is captured or escapes. Godmodding and power gaming are highly discouraged in these threads. Writers are encouraged to remember that writing is not about 'winning', but telling a story.
Do not force another writer's character into a situation where death or god-modding is the option left to them.
Do not attempt to 'bully' or harass another writer to write with you. If you are requesting to write with an individual or a group, fair and open discussion before hand is encouraged.
If another writer or group of writers wishes to negotiate different conditions, both sides are encouraged to find an avenue that is agreeable to both sides. If an agreement cannot be reached, an RPJ can be contacted to mediate or the thread can simply be scrapped. If either side is found to be 'uncooperative' in the sense of refusing to negotiate fair and mutually agreeable conditions, an RPJ may issue a mark of reprimand on the responsible parties.
A mark of reprimand is a negative mark given to a writer or character when they are found to be violating the code of conduct. A mark of reprimand can only be given when a group of three RPJ's vote on the matter and find the conduct of a writer (IC or OOC) to violate the code of conduct.
A writer or character that accumulates 5 marks of reprimand in a 60 day period will not be allowed to post in IC threads for a two week period.
