our code

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If you aren't having fun, you've failed and then your ego really can take a hit as you have failed to have fun at something as free-form as role-playing.[break] [break] That's right – you've failed a game that has no win conditions.[break] [break] Rather, role-playing has one: to have fun. -Greg Schneider

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[break] Here in Geronimo we’re all about creating a friendly and open environment to do and share what we love: Roleplaying.[break][break]   Roleplaying is a pass-time, something we do to escape the harshness of reality, and simply to have fun. We strongly believe that the best way to do that is by building a healthy and open relationship with all our members.[break][break]   We all have issues that sometimes prevent us from role-playing. For some, it could be that they are very busy with school or work, while others could have no inspiration or just plum lost the interest there once was.[break][break]   Whatever the reason, we understand, we just want our members to be open and honest about it. We would appreciate if you let us, and your fellow roleplaying partners, know in our Member’s Corner. We won’t shun you for it! Actually, we might even be able to help you out, even if you don’t decide to stay on the site.[break][break]   Geronimo would much rather build lasting friendships than alienate our fellow roleplayers. So go forth, frolic in our forums and smash those keys in our chat box. So long as we all keep an open line of communication we should be fine.[break]

GENERAL RULES AND GUIDELINES

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[break] one  Always follow the code.[break][break] two   The site is PG-13, which means it contains material deemed unsuitable for children under the age of 13. Behavior in character, out and even on the chat should adhere to that rating. No excessive violence, no excessive swearing, no nudity.[break][break] three  Players with more than one character are allowed to create an OOC account for ease of tagging (members can tag the occ account instead of each separate account).[break][break] four  No advertising outside of the appropriate channels.[break][break] five  Respect your fellow members and staff.[break][break] six  If you're interested in joining, please read our APPLICATION PROCESS. If you have any questions that aren't answered in there, or in any of the other places, please message the staff and we'll help you out.[break][break] seven  If any of these rules are broken, any insolence toward staff and/or members continues, even after being warned by staff members, it will result in being banned from the site.[break][break]

ACTIVITY INFO AND GUIDELINES

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[break] one  We ask our members to try and post with their characters in the forums at least once a month.[break][break] two  If for any reason you're unable, please let us know either through group note or discord. Keep in mind our code. ❤[break][break] three  We do activity checks every three months.[break][break] four  We don't immediately delete characters for not having the requirements for each activity check, however, we do place them in the inactive group.[break][break] five  If a character remains inactive come next activity check their profiles go into storage.[break][break] six  Even though character slots are bought, the same rules apply to every character. That means that all characters need three in character posts between activity checks.[break][break] six  Characters can be lifted from inactivity by simply posting in character and then asking a staff member. They will check if the posts were made recently and lift the inactivity veil.[break][break] seven  It's sad, but characters that have been in the inactive board through three activity checks get removed from the site and deleted from the forums; even those bought through the shop's extra character slots. They will be part of the story's past, and we will somehow work out a way for the character to have vanished in some fashion that makes sense story-wise, or just become a background NPC.[break][break] eight  Any of these rules could be subject to change, so keep an eye out for any updates.[break][break][break]

ROLEPLAYING RULES AND GUIDELINES

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[break] one  Face claims are open to characters from games, cartoons, anime, manga and movies; as long as the illustrations used on site are anime or manga style. Sorry, you cannot use real life or 3D images. [break][break] two  Everyone gets three free character slots. You can purchase more in the shop![break][break] three  One account per character. This is to help better keep up with that particular character.[break][break] four  The site works with Liquid Time/Fluid Time. No matter what the name, it all works the same. This means you may participate in as many events and RP as you can handle. You could be playing one thread that happened a few hours ago, and another thread that happened a few days further. This is why we have timelines/RP trackers, to keep our character's stories organized. [break][break] five  Timestamp threads in the topic's title. Not entirely necessary, and you don't always need to be accurate, but for informing other players timestamps are a charm. You can be as broad as saying "Before the Spring Festival", or as precise as saying "Seconds after Rizo's Tournament Fight".[break][break] six  There is no set word count, but please do give your partner something to respond to. At least match them or come close. No one-liners! At least a paragraph.[break][break] seven   Avoid creating the "Perfect" character, or what we call in the RP community, a Mary Sue/Gary Stu. Check HERE for more info on the subject.[break][break] eight  You need to have the player's permission for a character's death. Certain threads and events are/can/will be death enabled, but a warning will be made prior to creation. This doesn't mean you can just kill any and everybody you want to! Like it says above, you need the player's permission before ending a character.[break][break] nine  Attempts to shift the roleplay in the player’s favor is frowned upon. Any attempt at giving a roleplaying character an advantage that does not normally exist in-game is generally not allowed. More info on the subject can be found here.[break][break] ten  Players are generally encouraged not to associate information and events that occurred between actively playing characters and events that occur between the role-players themselves. Most often, when players associate OOC information with their IC behavior, whether it be how they perceive another character or actually acting on information they wouldn't otherwise have, is called metagaming.[break][break] eleven  Alternatively, it's also considered poor form to take IC information and apply it OOC. Example: Character A insults character B. Player B takes character A's insult as a personal attack from player A, rather than exclusively an IC attack on character B. That is mixing IC with OOC. Any instance of holding against a player what their character said or did violates this rule. Do not mix IC with OOC.[break][break] twelve  Avoid performing an action without giving the other players a chance to respond. For example, running up to somebody and saying 'He stabbed him in the heart, then ran off' would not be alright.[break][break] This also applies to non-combative actions to which another player might have a reaction.[break][break] Saying, 'The child slipped past the guards and into the lobby', while guards are watching the entrance to the lobby would be against the rules; on the premise that, in all likelihood, those guards would stop the character before they got past them. This can easily be fixed with simple rewording. Adding "tried to" or "attempted to" to clarify that the character intended to perform said action, but their success depends on the responses of those around them. Good role-players will go into detail with their actions and emphasize their attempts.[break][break]fourteen Make sure to discuss things with a player first if you're involving their character, especially if it is something that might affect them negatively. Nothing should be done without a player's consent.[break][break]

SHOUTBOX RULES AND GUIDELINES

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[break]one  Once again, behave and respect one another.[break][break] two  Keep positive. No drama llamas. OOC drama is bad for everybody, even those uninvolved. Any trouble or issues you might be having in real life, or online could be discussed privately, especially if it's your reason for inactivity. If you have issues with staff or members please message us about it.[break][break] three   We appreciate helpful members, but staff always have the last say on anything. Prevent false/unclear information from spreading by asking them directly.[break][break] four   Keep any and every link appropriate. You never know who's clicking it.[break][break] five   Please try to be inclusive of everyone. No one wants to be left out.[break][break] five   Please do not advertise that you've edited or finished a thread in the forum Shoutbox. Keep the forum Shoutbox chatty.[break][break]