1. Appropriate Posting: All members are expected to differentiate between their In-Character and Out-of-Character posts. When roleplaying a character, only post threads or replies in the appropriate Roleplaying sections. Also, when posting an Out-of-Character thread, only post these in the appropriate OOC section.

1a. OOC Notes: Refrain from posting any Out-of-Character comments in an In-Character thread unless absolutely necessary. If you are not a part of a thread, do not post in the thread merely to comment. If it is necessary to correct someone from the OOC in the middle of a thread, leave a small note at the start of the thread tagged "OOC" and then separate it from your following character reply with an "IC" tag.

1b. Separation of In-Character and Out-of-Character: Remember that the personalities and attitudes of a person's roleplaying character and their own are entirely different. Harassing people because of their character's design, or rather, harassing a person's RPing experience because of personal differences with them is not tolerated. Remember to keep the two worlds apart.

1c. Out-of-Character Privacy: People's lives are their own. Essentially, attempting to harass one's experience by making private conversations or opinions public in the Out-of-Character threads without their consent is liable to punishment. Remember: if you have an issue with someone, do your best to keep it off the board. Consider the site a public place.

2. Harassment: Debates on a social site are natural, especially when disagreements rise up over threads or opinions. While it is fine to be critical of a person's opinion or choice on a matter, any attempt to act hostile toward that person or attack their inherent nature - be it their race, their sex, their creed, their nationality, etc. - will lead to immediate reprimand from the staff.

2a. Spamming: Any attempt to post up Stupid Pointless Annoying Messages in any section of the board or in personal messages to members will be punished. Every post or thread must have some sort of value in its subject, and if a reply is considered off topic, then it is labeled spam and will likely be frowned upon.

2b. Obscenities: Though more of an ethical issue, it should be noted that posting up links to illegal download sites, any form of pornography, or any crude or virus-infested site is strictly forbidden. If these are posted, the person responsible will be reprimanded severely. Further, any use of discriminatory or intolerant language will lead to a similar punishment.

3. Godmodding: The act of controlling the actions or words of other roleplayers or characters without consent is strictly illegal on the site. Godmodding pertains to one person attempting to claim that another person did something in their own post or reply - essentially controlling them - without permission or prior basis from the other person's own replies.

3a. Metagaming: The act of using Out-of-Character knowledge through the guise of a character is considered another form of godmodding, and thus strictly forbidden. Metagaming pertains to one character discovering or knowing information that they would have otherwise never known, such as the name of a secret project that they've never heard of or the friend of someone they've never met. A character can only know knowledge their own actions, and any attempt to break the "fourth wall" is open to reprimand.

3b. "IDTH Syndrome" No character is perfect, and every character is limited by the traits they portray. Thus, if your character is limited, then it is natural that they cannot be invincible or unstoppable. Any character that contradicts their own limitations in a fight, in roleplaying, or in the very limits they've established is susceptible to reprimand. Essentially, "I Don't Take Hits Syndrome" is a form of godmodding where a person is able to avoid any move, any counter argument, or any weakness. If any character attempts this, they will be treated as godmodders and therefore punished.

4. Ethics Clause: Though specified in its own page, board ethics are essential to the site, and every board member is expected to show respect and discretion for one another. Though only extreme conditions will lead to any sort of punishment, some unethical actions may lead to warnings or turn of opinion in the staff toward the instigator. Remember to stay friendly in public.

5. Biographies: Though specified in its own page, all members are expected to post the biography of their roleplaying character in the appropriate section of the Student Directory. Further, biographies are expected to use the attached bio template, and carry specific details depending on that character's area of roleplay. Posting biographies outside of the bio section - unless for recreational reasons - will lead to the bio being sent back to the user. See the biography page for more details.

6. Player Characters: All characters are expected to follow the rules, setting and diagrams of the site, as well as their own biographies. Any attempt to roleplay with a character before the approval of their biography will lead to reprimands. Further details can be found in other rules.

7. Non-Player Characters: All character accounts have access to use support characters that help develop the main character. These "Non-Player Characters" are thus only for supporting the PC's plot, and cannot be controlled at an individual level. Basically, they are attached to their Player Character, and cannot run their own threads or events without the presence of the PC. Any attempt to use an NPC as a separate PC will lead to a reprimand.

7a. NPC Knowledge and Fighting Policy: Non-Player Characters are simply designed for supporting the Player Character's plot, and thus cannot be used to discover information that the PC is otherwise incapable of knowing. Though they can uncover information for the character, it must be within the bounds of reality and fairness to other members, and will likely require another person's consent. Further, NPCs cannot be used for fighting other PCs or their respective NPCs unless with both consent and prior knowledge of their arrival.