The following is a basic set of rules you agree to obey while participating in Realms of Hyrule. They aren't listed in any particular order.
No Spamming - Spamming can mean a number of things.
· A message that is off topic, or doesn't pertain to the thread it is posted in
· A message posted with the sole intent of raising post count
· A one-liner (Under most circumstances) - a post containing one line of text
· A post that adds nothing to the thread - poorly thought out and put together
· Travel thread abuse
· A topic or post that contains no RP, but only out of character speaking
· An illiterately composed post – anything that is overly difficult to comprehend
· A post that is any language other than English
These examples certainly don't cover every eventuality, and are just that, examples. It is the prerogative of the Scribes to determine what is and isn't spam.
No double posting - posting more than once in a row in the same topic - will be considered spam, unless at least 6 hours has passed. There may be certain exceptions to this rule, but that decision is the prerogative of the Scribes.
Double posting also includes posting more than once in a row in the same topic under the same I.P. address consecutively. Its purpose is to keep a person from using multiple accounts and posting back and forth between them to gain experience and benefit himself. Even if these multiple accounts are owned by other friends, siblings, etc. it is still restricted. There is no concrete way of proving this and therefore we must restrict it altogether. If your friend or sibling wishes to still post, they must post elsewhere unless waiting the standard 6 hours a single member would have to wait.
No Godmodding - Godmodding is a problem in almost every forum RPG, and Realms of Hyrule is no exception. Godmodding, unfortunately, is also one of those things that cannot be easily defined and identified. Here at RoH, godmodding is anything that involves making your character overly powerful, or super-human, or extremely skilled, in such a way that the people you are role-playing with are negatively impacted. For example, if you're having a role-playing battle, and you make your character dodge every attack flawlessly, that is godmodding. If you make them survive an attack to the face, that is godmodding.
Of course, simply having immense powers does not necessarily constitute godmodding. With the permission of the scribe council, responsible and considerate role-players may be granted more power or abilities, on the condition and trust that they will not be used in a way that negatively effects another's enjoyment in RoH.
Role-play considerately with others - We are here, as a community, to have fun. When role-playing, you must always keep this in mind. First and foremost, you must never do anything that strongly affects another's character unless you are reasonably sure that they do not mind or it is perfectly allowed. In the godmodding rule, I mentioned that you should never make your characters survive direct hits to the face. The other side of that is that, unless you have the implicit permission from the person in question, you should not be stabbing them in the face in the first place.
This extends to non-battle situations as well. If someone's character has a hood over their face, and their face is supposed to be hidden, do not make your character catch a glimpse of it without their consent. If someone is eavesdropping on a conversation, don't make your character spot him or her immediately or unrealistically. On the other hand, if there is a supposedly private conversation going on, don't make your character eavesdrop, unless you are certain that it can be logically done.
In the end, we couldn't possibly give enough examples to cover everything - just try to use your common sense, don't drastically disrupt other people's plans or stories, and treat their posts and they themselves with respect.
No flaming, profanity, racial slurs, religious conflicts, etc. - This rule is self-evident, and means just what it says. For those of you who are unaware, flaming is the term used to refer to insults, or saying anything with the intent of causing hurt or offense. Cursing applies for both inside and outside of the RP. Few, such as "Damn" and "Hell", are allowed, if used sparingly. Any others, including "God-Damn", are strictly prohibited. (Censoring your profanity with acronyms, asterisks and other miscellaneous symbols does not excuse you). Excessive use of these will render you subject to heavy punishment.
No inappropriate RPing or posting - This place is family-friendly, to use the term. The occasional curse in your characters' dialogue is acceptable, within reason, but don't overdo it. Having things such as rape, graphic torture, sex, incest, graphic gore or description of wounds, and other things along those lines are against the rules and will be heavily punished. Some of these things can be powerful influences in a story, but they should always be heavily downplayed, and, in most of these cases, dropped altogether. Rape especially should never be brought into RoH, in any way, shape, or form.
No establishing major RP elements or powers without the permission of the scribes - This means, in a nutshell, that you need to get permission before doing anything highly unusual or drastic, or trying to start an establishment such as an inn. So if you want your character to be able to throw fireballs, fine - but you need permission first, and if your permission is denied, then you will abide by the scribes' decision. This rule especially applies to any form of magic or special powers, but certainly isn't limited to that.
No Rent-a-modding - Many members, when they see rule-breaking, double-posting, or something else that they perceive to be bad in some way take it upon themselves to hand out chastisement. That is called rent-a-modding, and it is not allowed. Unless you are a scribe, you do NOT have the authority to try to enforce our rules - not even verbally.
A bit of friendly advice in the form of a PM or on the side of a post to a newbie who's double-posting is fine, but posting for the sole reason of yelling at someone for breaking a rule is not acceptable.
Originality – Names, titles, items, and characters that are taken from another source are prohibited. Unoriginal concepts taken directly from another source are ill advised, and often prohibited as well. You are strongly recommended to be as original as possible in everything that you do, but any influences in your story should be renamed and molded to fit into RoH for your character.
Stay within the Zelda Universe – When role-playing, attempt to apply your story to the Zelda universe. You may not bring in monsters, items, races, ideals, or certain individuals from other games and sources. (i.e. Mario, Donkey Kong, Final Fantasy, Dungeons and Dragons) unless it is universal enough for the Zelda environment or you receive special permission. Technology not suitable for The Legend of Zelda (i.e. Televisions, Microwaves, Firearms, Rockets, Automobiles) is also prohibited. Creating your own monsters is not recommended, and often disallowed. If you have a question about something you would like to apply to your story, bring it up with the council.
Punishments - Depending on the severity of a rule-breaking, you will be given a strike. Three strikes earn you a weeklong ban. Six earn a permanent ban. Other punishments may be administered at the discretion of the scribe council. Under certain circumstances, your punishment may be even greater. If you are banned, you may not continue to participate with the activities of RoH using another account. If you do so, all of your accounts will likely be permanently banned.
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