General Rules ~ Posting Rules ~ In Character Rules
General Rules (out of character):
1) Age limits on joining are not present. Hey, it's hard to determine age over the internets! However, you must be able to role play maturely, literately and responsibly. Throwing temper tantrums when something doesn't happen when you think it should, using "leet" or chat speak, an inability to post readable posts, or blatant disregard of rules will cause us to ask you to play somewhere else.
2) Inappropriate content includes Porn, Obscene Graphics, Spam, and Rampant Obscenities. As far as obscene language, think of it this way: wolves really wouldn't know said things because language such as that is a human trait. If we see any of this, you will be warned and the graphic/words/etc will be changed or deleted. If this happens three times, you will be removed from the game. We would rather not have to do any of that. :)
3) Respect is a good thing! Respect your fellow players by reading their posts completely and responding in a way that will benefit you both. Respect your administration / moderators rules and policies, and please do what they ask. Respect everyone by leaving your drama and spam at the door on the way in. We want to have fun and role-play, and respect helps this stay fun!
4) Graphics are awesome! Especially the neat posting tables that we all like to have. However, the following regulations on size should be followed:
Avatars should be no larger than 200 x 200 px and should be in .jpg, .gif, .png formats.
Tables / Signatures should be no wider than 450 px. This is so we don't stretch the board! :)
5) Look-alike characters are just plain silly. Character markings and physical forms may NOT be based
off of pokemon, digimon, or any other cartoony/copyrighted characters. If we
see this in your profile (i.e. wolf resembles charizard off of Pokemon)
or any such indication that such a thing has happened, you will be denied.
As well, try to choose a wolf name, something that is descriptive
of your wolf or his/her character, not just "Bob" or "James".
Since these animals have not had any contact with humans, it is more likely
that they have names such as "River" or "Softfoot".
6) Art theft is frowned upon. If you are using someone's art for your images, make sure you either have permission to use it or it is art that has been created for you to use by the artist. Most artists credit their images on the image somewhere, so be sure the copyrights/credit stay intact when using the art! AS WELL: Images used on PARAGON are NOT for use on any other site! Don't even ask permission because the answer is "NO". If caught doing this with any images, accidental or not; you will be warned ONCE, and further times be banned from the game. Any graphics used and created for use on the site as icons, buttons, banners, etc. are NOT to be found on other sites. ESPECIALLY if you are using the exact url which traces back to Paragon. Just. Don't.
7) The Admins and Alphas are to be listened to. If they say something, treat it as law. If you have a question, you are allowed to ask, but preferably in PRIVATE over im, pm or email, not on the cbox or any public area. We do not publicly disrespect our fellow players or moderators on this game as players.
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Posting Related:
1) Time between posts should be no longer than 10 days. If your character goes longer than 10 days without posting, and is not on the absence log, they are subject to removal. You may reapply if you have been removed in this way, (You actually are allowed to simply PM your alpha or an administrator and ask to return if you like as the same character, however special restrictions apply to multiple characters) but you are not guaranteed your previous rank in a pack, and as well, your current post count will be reset to ZERO. Inactive characters take up space and are not fun for others! Don't be "not fun!" We will often try to contact you using the email addresses provided in your profiles to warn you of impending deactivation, however, we might not always have time to do so, so please count on yourself to keep track of your activity.
2) Related to being deactivated: If you wish to reactivate a character, that's great! However, you lose your previous rank and will have a "mini start over" in terms of having multiple characters. Which means, if you had multiple characters that were also deactivated at this time: you will need to get 15 posts back active with the character with the fewest posts before gaining a next one back, and so on. (For example: You play Dust (100posts), Rain (75 posts) and Fire (50 posts). Dust and Rain stay active but you forget to post with Fire, and he's deactivated! Rain needs to then gain 15 more active posts and then we re-activate Fire.) This is to provide again that you can keep up the much needed activity; as there is no point to having multiple characters if they simply go inactive all of the time! All characters must stay active; not just your "main".
3) OOC (out of character) chatter in an in character post is not allowed. If you
have the necessity to say something out of character prior to an in
character post, said post must be separated into two sections: an ooc (out
of character) and an ic (in character) section. For those
of you that need a refresher: out of character is when you
are speaking in the world of the player, in
character is when you are speaking in the world of the character.
4) Post length should be at least two, good sized paragraphs. We do NOT use word counts on this game as a way of deciding whether a post is "good" enough. In fact, our admins feel that rule is often detrimental to role-play as it can cause unnecessary wordage just to keep a limit. Of course, along with this, one-liners are not allowed, as they give a respondent no opportunity to really role-play. We want everyone to be able to have a fun role-playing experience, not stress over word counts! :)
5)Role-playing must be in past tense and third person. I.e.
Syl walked into the valley and looked around curiously. The wolfess had not been to this place before and was thus, unfamiliar with it's scenery. She
wished to become more familiar with it now, as it would be the future site
of a meeting to take place between all of the other pack alphas . . .
6) Post quality is expected to be at the very least at an average
to high level. Use spell check. Please separate your paragraphs so we know when a thought endsIt is difficult to read and
understand poorly spelt posts as well as posts that utilize poor grammar. If you need
a refresher: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar/
7) Distinguishing speech from the
rest of your post is required. This is done by the proper application of quotation marks around said
speech and either a different font color, emboldened or italicized within your table. I.e. "Well, isn't
this a cozy little spot?" Syl mentioned as she looked to her
mate, Twilight, with a half-smile. "It's
almost too nice to spoil by the tramping of wolf paws. . . "
8) Post Order is an important and very civil thing to keep in mind when you post to multiple character threads (ie. not "private" threads with just two participants) on a role-play site like our own! In essence, the original order in which the first several members of a multiple character thread post determines the continuing order for the remainder of the thread. For example: If Syl starts an 'all welcome' thread, Twilight responds after her, and then Mystiq responds. Thus, the continuing post order of the thread is: Syl, Twilight and then Mystiq. This keeps posts and actions in an order that is easy to roleplay with! If an additional participant 'breaks into' the post order, they are merely simply worked in with the others. However, a good rule to keep in mind, in a multiple character thread is this: After you post, all other players must post before you can post again.
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Role-Playing Related (in character):
1) Hierarchy: Pack Alphas must have respect and submission
at all times, hierarchy is important. Neglecting this can get your character severely demoted or even exiled from the pack. Pack Alphas are also the moderators that take care of the pack land forums, so they likely know what's going on at all times.
2) Power gaming is not allowed! (A gamer whom uses the rules of the game to be the best
at winning, sacrificing the enjoyment of play and any possible role-playing.)
There is no such thing as an
"ultimate" wolf that can beat all the other wolves. If you insist
on playing that way, your account will be
de-activated and you'll be banned. Simply put, don't be an arse and pretend
you are god. Playing god is the job of the Admin (s) if necessary. ;)
3) All Powerful Characters, or god modding (in essence when someone's character has the ability to
do practically anything without limits or boundaries. An example is when they
simply cannot be harmed by any and all means other RP-ers try.) is also not allowed.
There is no such thing as auto hit or auto kill. In a fight, the outcome must
be discussed and decided between the players, if conflict with discussion occurs, contact an
administrator for resolution.
4) Muliple characters are allowed, however, they all must be
active. By active, this means you must have at least 25 posts with
your first character before submitting a second, and then at least 25
posts with the second before submitting a third, and so on. Once you have said
multiple characters, they all must stay with the "time between posts" rule or they will be de-activated like anyone else.
5) Force breeding is not allowed. You must come to an ooc agreement between your characters and then ask your alpha if it is ok for you to breed first! Wolves can breed between "elements" but the outcome is decided by an admin.
6) Preset personalities between elements do not exist. Your wolf may have whatever personality fits his or her personal morals. However, if you clash with the pack alpha, do not expect good results. They are still the determiners of whom is in their pack and how they act.
7) Death of a Character by another Character's paw is only allowed with the out of character consent of the victim. You are not
allowed to simply decide other characters die. This means that
if you are in a fight, you should work things out oocly (which is why we have the private message system!) as far as resolution.
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