Combat
and Roleplay Rules
1. The Official
Definition of God Moding:
"Any character
that is capable of powers and abilities that are absolutes and completely
unstoppable."
This is the only
definition that will be used for this site. "God moding isn't just ignoring
attacks, remember, it's playing something of an impossible or inconceivable
power level and expecting it to receive positive interaction with others.
Why are you playing it? To just control others? To say "Hah! You can't hurt
me!" or "See? My power is cooler than yours...", "I'm smarter and better
than you." If so, then yes, it is godmoding. If there is no depth other than
the age and the abilities, then it is considered god-moding. Godmoding is a
tendency that plagues every role playing channel. It is,
essentially, when a character is so powerful, that it is completely
unstoppable, or completely incapable of being injured that we have to put a
stop to it. Also if you Ignore anyone you are suspect of god-moding, don't
argue with them. Sinking to the same ridiculous levels for the point of
godding or self-aggrandizement is useless. Why bother? They don't care, and
won't modify themselves. Turn to an Op for help instead.
God-moding is a
kickable or bannable offense if you are apprehended by our Op's. Every
player will receive a warning to modify their character to adjust for the
standards of Role-play at the Vampyres Haven before being removed from the
channel. You will be given the chance to correct any imperfections in your
character.
2. No instant
deaths, nor are Auto-hits permissible at all.
"Any strike
or attack, worded in such a way, that leaves no options available for the
other character to react in any way other than to take damage according to
the attack."
Fighting is
allowed in the room if in character.
As it often breaks the
Masquerade, it will likely be interrupted by other characters, so taking the
fight outside or to a side channel is recommended. If you go to a side
channel to fight, a "Log" MUST be recorded for the battle. So best is for
you all Involved to call an Op from the main channel to prove it took place, and to
record the outcome, plus it can earn you
experience points. The log will be made available to all the other ops
afterward. If you fight in the channel, a log is not necessary but highly
recommended, and the fight will be monitored by the ops for auto-hits and
godmoding. If you're called for either, don't argue, just rephrase your
attack and re-post it. If you refuse to reword your attacks and try to
continue the fight, it will be halted and you will be kicked. If you still
refuse to fight responsibly, you will be banned for 24 hours.
Ops
have the final say on these, don't argue. It will only get you kicked.
3. Description
of your characters actions
A basic attack
(i.e.. limbs/body parts that one is aiming for, or the actual attack itself)
should be easy to read from the action. Descriptions should not be
cluttering. Descriptions should describe, either the fighter's appearance,
movements or the physical effects of the attack. If you need an essay
afterwards to explain your attack or dodge, then its not clear
enough.
4. Death of a
Character
We do expect you to take hits if you get into a fight. If
your character is killed and you believe it was unfairly done, send the log
of the fight to an op IMMEDIATELY. No waiting. (What? You didn't log the fight
because it was in the main channel? Word to the wise here, LOG EVERY FIGHT YOU ARE INVOLVED
IN.)
5. Colors OTHER than
dark red,
dark green,
dark gray,
dark blue,
teal,
black and
purple are
not permitted.
If you use
brighter colors, you will be warned once, then kicked if you persist.
6. Swearing is
permissible IC
Even then should
be kept to a tolerable level If your character does swear occasionally,
that's fine but we don't want to see words like "Cunt", its just awful. Keep a handle
on it people, you're smarter than that.
7. Excessive
OOC (Out Of Character) will warrant a temp ban.
The ops will
state when there has been enough OOC and will declare an OOC channel open
for issue discussion. If normal RP is not resumed and the OOC keeps on going
in the channel, you're out. Don't try to argue, you were
warned.
8. Dice
or no dice is here the question
While
we are trying to make this channel a full dice channel, it is not yet a must
until we are sure everyone knows how to roll in what situation. Though be
advised, we will run more Storylines or Campains with dice then without and
at every end of the game, everyone gains experience points if your character
did well and did not act stupid, which you can use to buy more abilities,
powers or save them.
9.
We do wish to remind you
That, while these
rules may seem constraining and very limiting, this is still a game. And
games are meant to be fun. We, the ops, aren't here to throw rocks from on
high. We're here to help guide the role-playing for the enjoyment of as many
people as we can. If you have a question, or a VALID complaint, please don't
hesitate to msg an op. State your question or complaint in a calm and
respectful manner, and we will do our best to see that your question or
complaint is addressed as quickly and as well as we can. OOC again that same
night you will be banned for 24 hours.
