Post by Taishou89 on Nov 19, 2023 9:39:49 GMT
The Following rules and guidelines are to be adhered to at all times while using this forum. We are all here to create great memories, stories, and above all have fun. Your cooperation is expected to ensure that there exists peace and a positive experience for everyone on here, including yourself. We also reserve the right to continue to add or modify these rules pending approval by the admins and Shogun.
Rules of General Conduct of the Forum Outside of RP
1. Be Respectful of Others.
The Golden Rule of Life: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"
Respect the choices and decisions of others, their personal space, their wishes and overall them. Do this and you will go far not just here, but in life.
Be Kind, Rewind. If you say something that offends or hurt someone, be kind, apologize. It's a no brainer.
2. Be mindful of your language when posting in the General board and the chat.
Please Refrain from the overuse of profane language in the general area, we do allow swearing but it's just not pleasant when someone overdoes it. If you're having a bad day and just want to curse and let it all out, we get it, we're all human and have days like that, we have a special board for you to rant, rave and let it all out. Furthermore, racially derogatory language and any other Hate language is Forbidden and will not be tolerated.
Please Refrain from the overuse of profane language in the general area, we do allow swearing but it's just not pleasant when someone overdoes it. If you're having a bad day and just want to curse and let it all out, we get it, we're all human and have days like that, we have a special board for you to rant, rave and let it all out. Furthermore, racially derogatory language and any other Hate language is Forbidden and will not be tolerated.
Please P.M. Myself, or any of the Daimyo for permission and access to that section.
3. Perverse thoughts and Desires
SEXUAL HARASSMENT will not be Tolerated.
Please keep your perversions and lusts to yourself.
We are not a dating site and we are definitely not a Hookup Site.
If you form a special bond or relationship with someone here that is a different story, but I cannot stress enough that the purpose of this site is to have fun in a text based RP game setting.
Mature Content/RP will be posted in the appropriate Mature rated board.
We are not a dating site and we are definitely not a Hookup Site.
If you form a special bond or relationship with someone here that is a different story, but I cannot stress enough that the purpose of this site is to have fun in a text based RP game setting.
Mature Content/RP will be posted in the appropriate Mature rated board.
Access to be applied for and granted by Myself or the Daimyo pending Age verification.
4. Mature Content, Fanfics, and Art
Mature content, fanfics, and artworks are only allowed in the Mature rated board. This rule overlaps with the General Conduct and the RP conduct rules.
What classifies as mature content? Overly graphic and descriptive scenes of gore and brutality, Sexually explicit and detailed scenes, overall most explicit yaoi, yuri, and hentai quality scenes.
What classifies as mature content? Overly graphic and descriptive scenes of gore and brutality, Sexually explicit and detailed scenes, overall most explicit yaoi, yuri, and hentai quality scenes.
Mature Content/RP will be posted in the appropriate Mature rated board.
Access to be applied for and granted by Myself or the Daimyo pending Age verification.
Access to be applied for and granted by Myself or the Daimyo pending Age verification.
5. Disputes and Conflicts
It is highly held upon members to police and conduct themselves accordingly and to resolve most matters themselves as we are all adults here
It is highly held upon members to police and conduct themselves accordingly and to resolve most matters themselves as we are all adults here
It is also recommended that if a dispute or conflict arises from outside of the forum between two or more members of the forum and the issue is not related to the RP or forum,
it is recommended that the conflict or dispute be kept off the Forum.
However, disputes and conflicts amongst members on the forum that cannot be settled civilly,
it is highly recommended that you bring these matters before the Daimyo or the Magistrates to mitigate these situations before they escalate and get out of hand.
Be Warned that failure to act and conduct oneself properly, could result in a temporary ban or restriction. Continued problems could result in a permanent ban for both parties involved.
Rules of General Conduct of Role Play
The setting of Kojo no Jidai is set during Japan's Sengoku Jidai, or age of warring states and set in the supernaturally rich InuYasha universe, encompassing many Japanese mythological creatures and demons. Due to the lack of InuYasha RPers and Forum based RPers in general, The overall RP is left rather vague intentionally, and quite broad and openly set across most of Japan. This was done to allow other potential RP opportunities set during the period, particularly original character content. However we are not beyond allowing Canon InuYasha or even YashaHime characters on the board, in fact we welcome them. RPers are allowed to fully play out the original Canon story line, or forge ahead down a separate path with their own characters or mixed with the canon characters. Canon characters are also allowed the same luxury to explore alternative or their uniquely own story line.
The Above Forum Conduct rules tie in with the Rules of General conduct for role play as well.
1. Original Created Characters are the Private Intellectual property of their creators.
Original Characters are like the brainchildren of the people who created them, therefore they should be respected as such.
It is Forbidden to take control and use another person's character without their permission or to make them do something that the owner has not agreed to.
It is Forbidden to take control and use another person's character without their permission or to make them do something that the owner has not agreed to.
It is essential and highly encouraged that you communicate with the character's owner and that you work together to form your own plots and schemes.
There are some exceptions, e.g. If the owner is going to be away for a lengthy period of time, they can give permission for their character to be used,
There are some exceptions, e.g. If the owner is going to be away for a lengthy period of time, they can give permission for their character to be used,
or if they leave suddenly without notifying anyone but are in the middle of a plot, they can be written out but they cannot be killed or injured. Furthermore A person's Character Cannot be killed or injured without the permission and collaboration of the owner, and YOU MAY NOT coerce or nag them to do so to further your own plot and story line.
For advice, please reach out to any member of the staff for guidance.
For advice, please reach out to any member of the staff for guidance.
2. NPCs and Recurring NPCs
NPCs or Non Playable Characters may be used to help further a plot or story,
however some may opt to have Recurring NPCs, those are subject to the same rules of ownership as 1st Rule
However Recurring NPCs may be used by whomever the Owner allows to use. This should be reflected in their "Recurring NPC bio".
3. No God Modding
We Get it your character is super bad ass, that's awesome! But they can't be too OP to where he is practically God.
They've got to have some weakness or vulnerability we all do. Come now, we all know that nobody likes to play against a cheater!
please also try to keep a character's abilities relatively withing the limits of what the universe of the show has set depending on what your character is. We understand having to make things up here and there or maybe having to make special adjustments for rules that aren't there, but keep them in reason! (example: hanyou don't fully transform into a full demon mode like Sesshomaru does, don't write them in as doing so OR don't just give them random extra powers because you want them to be the spot light)
4. Character Bios
A character bio is required and needs to be reviewed and approved by staff if you want to RP.
We offer a simple Template to be used if you do not already have one of your own and while we are pretty relaxed with the depth of the bio,
We do encourage that you put some effort into the quality of your character's bio whether it be your own character or a Canon Character.
Take some pride in your Character, they're like the offspring of your mind.
A character bio is required and needs to be reviewed and approved by staff if you want to RP.
We offer a simple Template to be used if you do not already have one of your own and while we are pretty relaxed with the depth of the bio,
We do encourage that you put some effort into the quality of your character's bio whether it be your own character or a Canon Character.
Take some pride in your Character, they're like the offspring of your mind.
5. Grammar, Spelling, Spacing
Proper Grammar and spelling are a requirement when RP-ing.
We aren't judging you, but it does make it easy for some to read or understand what you get across.
We live in an age where we have spell check and other auto assistants that help correct your grammar, please take advantage of them.
Add to that, you can always use google search or any online dictionary to assist you any time.
Spacing out your paragraphs is also a must, It makes it easier to read and less harsh on the eyes to have a neatly organized post that isn't a giant wall of text.
6. RP Locations and Plots
While we have a lot of locations already, covering most of Japan, other locations such as mainland China, Korea, or elsewhere may also be included at some point in time in the future.
Requests for other Locations are allowed pending the particular RP Plot and setting and if there are enough people who will be using it.
On some occasions we may consider allowing key locations unique to your Character or their group/faction.
Time warp or Time travel plots(outside of the Bone eater's well) are allowed, if you can adequately explain your plot.
Characters whether inspired from videogames or other anime, are allowed if you can fit them into the current time setting, that which is the Sengoku Jidai(1467-1615)
Adding Other eras beyond the main setting of the Sengoku Jidai and the Heisei Era(1989-2019) are to be considered on a case by case basis.
The Heisei era section of the RP board can be expanded as needed for folks who which to RP during that era and have unique characters that remain in that era and do not travel to the Sengoku Jidai.
Proper Grammar and spelling are a requirement when RP-ing.
We aren't judging you, but it does make it easy for some to read or understand what you get across.
We live in an age where we have spell check and other auto assistants that help correct your grammar, please take advantage of them.
Add to that, you can always use google search or any online dictionary to assist you any time.
Spacing out your paragraphs is also a must, It makes it easier to read and less harsh on the eyes to have a neatly organized post that isn't a giant wall of text.
6. RP Locations and Plots
While we have a lot of locations already, covering most of Japan, other locations such as mainland China, Korea, or elsewhere may also be included at some point in time in the future.
Requests for other Locations are allowed pending the particular RP Plot and setting and if there are enough people who will be using it.
On some occasions we may consider allowing key locations unique to your Character or their group/faction.
Time warp or Time travel plots(outside of the Bone eater's well) are allowed, if you can adequately explain your plot.
Characters whether inspired from videogames or other anime, are allowed if you can fit them into the current time setting, that which is the Sengoku Jidai(1467-1615)
Adding Other eras beyond the main setting of the Sengoku Jidai and the Heisei Era(1989-2019) are to be considered on a case by case basis.
The Heisei era section of the RP board can be expanded as needed for folks who which to RP during that era and have unique characters that remain in that era and do not travel to the Sengoku Jidai.
12/5/2023