Post by LaurelTree on Oct 13, 2018 8:56:52 GMT -5
Hey there! And welcome to The Starless Clans. Here you will find a list of easy-to-follow rules as well as a link to ProBoards' Terms of Service; we ask that you abide by both.
ProBoards' TOS
Failing to follow this is one of the worst things you can do on this site. Reason being; if content not in compliance with PB's TOS is found on a site, that site is subject to be shut down without notice. Needless to say, I'd be a very unhappy camper.
Literacy
The Starless Clans is a literate roleplay and we ask that everyone treats it as such. General posts should have a 150 word minimum, fighting/battle posts should have a 100 word minimum, and ceremony and gathering posts should consist of a 50 word minimum.
Note: no one's counting and it's okay to be bellow by a few on occasion, just be mindful.
Realism
SC is a very realistic roleplay. Very realistic. Because of this, certain things that wouldn't typically be allowed will be seen such as a litter fathered by multiple males or apprentice mates (shop items only). However, we're also going to be more picky about character appearances and behaviors. If it wouldn't look like that in real life, then it can't here (exceptions may occur with shop item purchases). Likewise, items are not allowed except collars on kittypets or past kittypets.
Maturity
Per ProBoards TOS (linked above), all members must be 13 or older. If we have reason to believe this is not the case based upon your behavior, you may be asked to leave for the time being, but may return later when old enough if you choose.
Activity
One of the most important factors in a good roleplay are active members and Staff. We understand that life comes first, so don't sweat it. All we ask is that you post an absence if you know you will be gone for an extended amount of time. Otherwise, please post at least once a week with each character you have and/or in each participated thread. Failing to do so may result in being asked to retire one or more of your characters: exceptions may apply.
Respect and Courtesy
This one is simple; just follow the golden rule, whether they're staff, member, or guest. Speak to a staff member if an agreement cannot be reached. If there's an issue with a staff member, admins included, feel free to bring it up with other staff members. Just remember that complaints should be done via PM.
Member Bios
Member Bios are required in SC as they will they act as a convenient way to keep track of your characters and is where your roleplay sample is held. This should be finished before a character bio is made and will need to be accepted prior to roleplaying, but not before you may post a character bio.
Character Bios
Character bios must be approved by an Admin before being roleplayed with. It should be posted in the proper board (linked above) and will be moved to the respective board upon acceptance.
Note: all characters must start out as a non-clan cat this is 6 moons or older due to the current plot unless born to an established clan queen. Exception being a kit still with its mother.
Character Limits
Upon joining, you are allotted 5 character slots that you may fill as you choose. Any additional character slots must be purchased in the shop, and will max out at 15. However, all characters must be kept active at all times or you may be asked to retire one or more, and could be refused any new characters until activity is increased. Also, you may only obtain a Starclan cat when a character has completed it's life in the roleplay.
Special Permission
To keep dramatic situations under wraps, we will be limiting many things to shop items. Certain permissions, purchased or not, may be revoked if we find they are being abused.
ProBoards' TOS
Failing to follow this is one of the worst things you can do on this site. Reason being; if content not in compliance with PB's TOS is found on a site, that site is subject to be shut down without notice. Needless to say, I'd be a very unhappy camper.
Literacy
The Starless Clans is a literate roleplay and we ask that everyone treats it as such. General posts should have a 150 word minimum, fighting/battle posts should have a 100 word minimum, and ceremony and gathering posts should consist of a 50 word minimum.
Note: no one's counting and it's okay to be bellow by a few on occasion, just be mindful.
Realism
SC is a very realistic roleplay. Very realistic. Because of this, certain things that wouldn't typically be allowed will be seen such as a litter fathered by multiple males or apprentice mates (shop items only). However, we're also going to be more picky about character appearances and behaviors. If it wouldn't look like that in real life, then it can't here (exceptions may occur with shop item purchases). Likewise, items are not allowed except collars on kittypets or past kittypets.
Maturity
Per ProBoards TOS (linked above), all members must be 13 or older. If we have reason to believe this is not the case based upon your behavior, you may be asked to leave for the time being, but may return later when old enough if you choose.
Activity
One of the most important factors in a good roleplay are active members and Staff. We understand that life comes first, so don't sweat it. All we ask is that you post an absence if you know you will be gone for an extended amount of time. Otherwise, please post at least once a week with each character you have and/or in each participated thread. Failing to do so may result in being asked to retire one or more of your characters: exceptions may apply.
Respect and Courtesy
This one is simple; just follow the golden rule, whether they're staff, member, or guest. Speak to a staff member if an agreement cannot be reached. If there's an issue with a staff member, admins included, feel free to bring it up with other staff members. Just remember that complaints should be done via PM.
Member Bios
Member Bios are required in SC as they will they act as a convenient way to keep track of your characters and is where your roleplay sample is held. This should be finished before a character bio is made and will need to be accepted prior to roleplaying, but not before you may post a character bio.
Character Bios
Character bios must be approved by an Admin before being roleplayed with. It should be posted in the proper board (linked above) and will be moved to the respective board upon acceptance.
Note: all characters must start out as a non-clan cat this is 6 moons or older due to the current plot unless born to an established clan queen. Exception being a kit still with its mother.
Character Limits
Upon joining, you are allotted 5 character slots that you may fill as you choose. Any additional character slots must be purchased in the shop, and will max out at 15. However, all characters must be kept active at all times or you may be asked to retire one or more, and could be refused any new characters until activity is increased. Also, you may only obtain a Starclan cat when a character has completed it's life in the roleplay.
Special Permission
To keep dramatic situations under wraps, we will be limiting many things to shop items. Certain permissions, purchased or not, may be revoked if we find they are being abused.