Post by Vampires Everywhere on Jul 20, 2012 14:19:16 GMT -5
THE RULES
If you've found this page, chances our you know the world is crawling with monsters. If you didn't know that, well, you'll find out soon enough. Think of this as a survival guide. It's here to help you. Use it.
+ GENERAL GUIDELINES
1. Listen.
The staff of Bloodsucking Freaks is here to help you. Listen to us. Work with us. Ignoring us and fighting with us won't do anybody any good. And it's kind of rude, man.
2. Chill out.
Be cool. Just because you live in Monsterville, USA doesn't mean you have to go all drama queen or Rambo on us. Make friends. Have fun. Don't be a jerk and ruin it for everybody else. That's not cool.
3. Communicate.
Keep the lines of communication open. If you're looking for something to do, check out Ideas and Brainstorming. See who's hanging out looking for some fun. Throw your own ideas out there. Send someone a message if you find someone in particular you're interested in chillin' with. Oh, and if you're having some kind of a problem - writer's block, something personal you don't want to share with the class - talk to a staff member.
+ APPLICATION PROCESS
4. Read.
Before you apply, read everything in Required Reading. It'll help you out and give you a better chance of getting in the door.
5. Apply.
Use the biography form provided to fill out your application. Follow the provided instructions and make sure you fill out each section thoroughly and properly. And please take your time! A rushed application is never a good way to start.
6. Proofread.
For the love of all that is good and just in this world, give your application a read-through before you post it. Look for stuff like spelling errors, wrong punctuation, grammatical uh-oh's - you get the idea. If we find too many of these, we'll just make you fix it anyway. Why not beat us to the punch?
7. Wait.
Post your application in Pending and wait. That's it. In order to guarantee you a thorough, fair review, please give us at least 3 days to get back to you with a verdict. We're busy and we may not always be able to fairly review an application immediately after it's posted. If 3 days go by and you haven't heard anything, feel free to PM a staff member to inquire about the status of your application. Do not ask about your application in the chat. The review process can be difficult, especially if the applicant needs to revise heavily. We'd like to keep those discussions private for everyone's sake. If we approve your application, we'll simply note right on the app that it's approved and you'll be good to go. If your application needs revision or is denied, we will note it on the app and PM you with confidential details.
8. Revise.
If we ask you to revise your application, please don't argue back and forth with us about it. We won't tolerate it. If we ask you to make changes, it means we're not going to accept the application as it is. You can either do your best to make the changes, or opt not to revise and either make a new character or be on your merry way. Please note there's a difference between asking for help on revising and arguing with us over whether or not you should need to revise.
+ SPECIES AND CHARACTER GUIDELINES
9. Study.
We provide a thorough guide of all the species known to exist here. Please give it a read before you apply. We are open to including additional species, but keep in mind if it's not already here we have the right to flat out deny an application just for that reason if we see fit.
10. Think.
Please don't rush your application. Give it some thought. Decide who or what you want to be, and take your time building that character. Don't just make a Mary Sue or a carbon copy of Edgar Frog. We already have an Edgar and he's awesome all on his own.
11. Commit.
Once you're approved, stick around! Post and plot your heart out, dude. 'Cause we think you're awesome.
+ PLAYING AND POSTING RULES
12. Describe.
Don't be afraid to get descriptive with your posts, especially if you're starting a thread. You don't have to write a novel, but telling us where we are and what we're looking at is a good start. Oh, and since we have some strictly nocturnal people around, specifying whether or not the sun's out would be helpful. Particularly if you're making an open thread and have no idea who will be jumping in.
13. Edit.
Give your post a read before you throw it up there. Make sure it doesn't look like you got attacked by a zombie that bashed your head against the keyboard before it ate your brains.
14. React.
Make sure you're reading your partner's posts thoroughly and reacting appropriately. You don't always have to react to everything you're given, but don't miss the big stuff. For instance, if a monster crashes through the window at the end of the post, make sure you actually read that part. Otherwise you're gonna leave your buddy dealing with a monster while you're sitting around twiddling your thumbs.
15. Respond.
In addition to reacting to what your partner posts, it's important you give something back. Give us something to work with.
+ CHATTING GUIDELINES
16. Relax.
The chat is for casual banter, both in and out of character. However it should always be kept relaxed and civil. Even if your characters hate each other, the chat is not the place for them to duke it out. If you can't curb your character enough to have a civil conversation with a few enemies, don't chat IC with that character.
Keep these rules in mind as you're running around. Follow them to the best of your ability and come to us with any questions.
