Post by Starfire on Jan 4, 2018 3:39:37 GMT
Activity rules are to be followed to the best of the roleplayer’s abilities, and will result in warnings, and possibly a dismissal from the group if not consistently followed.
Please talk to a moderator if you are having difficulties meeting the requirements or need to take a hiatus. It is much preferred that you communicate with mods so we can work something out!
Please note that activity rules generally apply to each individual character a member plays. Exceptions can be arranged if one has multiple ‘minor’ characters characters or a substantial amount of major characters.
General
- If you join TTRPG, we assume that you’re making the commitment to stay with us for as long as possible. Please try not to quit after a few weeks, as this disturbs the flow of the whole group.
- We take activity levels seriously. While we understand that life happens, our requirements are reasonable and should be followed to the best of your ability. While this can seem like quite a commitment, these rules are in place to ensure that our plot is always moving forward and that roleplaying is routinely occurring.
- We understand that there are going to be times that you may not be able to do all of your weekly replies, or that you may have to take a hiatus, due to life circumstances. We just ask that you do your best and that you keep up an ongoing dialogue with moderators when situations arise.
Newer members will be given a short grace period to let them adjust, but please do not join if you know you will not be able to keep up and be active.
Requirements
- In general, members should be posting in at least 2 different threads with a minimum of 2 different partners every 5-7 days. Essentially, the bare minimum is 2 threads replies per week. Moderators will be keeping an eye on activity levels, and will remind members when it is their turn in threads.
- Mission and main plot threads take priority over standard threads, as they usually involve most of the group and generally aim to progress main group plots. So if it is your turn in a Mission, please focus your energy that week to replying. Thread replies need to be at least 100 words to be counted towards your activity. Exceptions below. - One of your weekly replies may be either a chat thread OR a thread with many, short, multiple replies (optionally with icons) to count towards activity; both will not be counted at the same time. Multiples of either type within a week will not be counted, because we are really trying to focus on the plot aspect of roleplaying.
- If for some reason there are not enough RP partners available to meet activity requirements, users may post 100+ word drabbles/ficlets about their character(s) to substitute.
- Members who are frequently not meeting the required amount of threads will be given warnings, and subsequently a removal from the group.
Requirement Exceptions
- Sometimes, the above situation may develop unintentionally. It is always encouraged that an RPer tries to find ways to include their characters into plots/threads with other characters to meet activity requirements to the best of their ability, and if that is not an option, to expand upon their character with 100+ word drabbles. Mods will also assist in helping to develop Mission plots that involve a RPer’s character. However, if you’re having issues finding ways to include your character into general threads, please talk to a Mod and we will figure something out.
- Another option is to play multiple minor characters, with adjusted activity requirements.
Requirement Specifics
-Open threads that do not receive any replies will not count towards your activity.- AUs, additional chatroom roleplays, threads with posts specifically under 100 words, and crack threads, not count towards the 2 weekly replies, but they may be done as extras. We'll never discourage you for wanting to do extra!
Lack of Activity
- After a week since your last reply (with no updates to moderators), a warning is given. A final warning is given after 9 additional days. If the final warning is not responded to and the rules not complied to in 3 days time, the 4th day will result in a dismissal from the group. With this system, there is a total of 3 weeks of inactivity before you are completely removed from the group. The amount of days listed may vary by circumstance. Prior to official warnings, reminders about threads will be given.
- If one is a repeat offender of low activity and receives multiple warnings, they will be dismissed. In other words, you cannot be doing replies once a month, and you should not frequently be dipping below 2 replies a week.
Out of Character Activity
- Members are on Discord and use that platform to chat about the RPG and plan for threads.- We will try to hold routine Discord meetings based on the schedule/availability of members to develop plots, check in, and to get information from mods. While not required due to the nature of everyone having a different schedule, these meetings are highly suggested if you are able. Having most of our members online at the same time allows for immediate discussion and planning and is very beneficial to the group. This has been done in all of the Admin’s previous groups and has always been very successful. If you are unable to attend a meeting, mods will relay the gist of what was discussed to you in a private message.
- In addition to the official group, we have a ‘fun’ Discord group as well for members to interact with each other. While also not mandated, it is encouraged that you talk with fellow members frequently. More than being a group of roleplayers, we are a group of friends.
Hiatus
- A moderator should be alerted to any hiatus/period of inactivity you need to take. Please do this in the form of Discord messaging, a message to the main blog, or a private message to the main admin (Fe) on the forum. If you are willing, please specify why the hiatus is needed (this will be kept confidential if desired). If able, state how long you will need. If you are taking a semi-hiatus, please explain how active you will be during this time. If length is unknown, please periodically update the mod team (if this is not done, we will try to contact you. If no response, this may result in a removal from the group). We are very understanding, so please just try to keep in touch with mods.
Resigning/removal
- If you absolutely need to resign from the group, please let us know. Send a moderator a message so that we can remove you from the list and let others apply for your character.
- If you have been removed from the group or resigned from the group in the past (and have not been banned) you may reapply for a character 3 months after your removal/resignation.
- Please do not delete your account or posts, even if you are no longer in the group. Your character and whatever you have roleplayed will be used as reference for the next roleplayer of the character, depending on how much you developed the character, to allow them to continue where you left off. This is so that we do not have to ‘reset’ any characters or plots regarding the character. Think of it as when an actor leaves a television series, but the character does not; a new person simply takes over the role and nothing is retconned.
- Bans will generally only occur when a member is routinely mistreating members or being disrespectful to the group as a whole. Please see the 'out of character' general rules for information about how members are expected to act out of character. While removals from the group may occur due to not following a variety of rules or lack of activity, and you can reapply to the group at a later date, bans are much more serious and will prevent you from being reaccepted into the group in the future.