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Rules


1. Original Characters - OCs are welcome as long as they aren't related or actually connected to any fandoms' canon characters. (I.E, sibling, long lost best friend from childhood, unspoken Hero of the Lance, etc.) If you're unsure about your ideal OC, ask the Mods and they will answer your questions. But in order to have an OC, you MUST have at least one active fandom character. One active fandom character equals one OC. This rule can change if the argument is strong enough.

2. Character Limit - Currently, there is no character limit. This can change if and when the Mods wishes it to. However, please do not choose to play two characters that interact with each other all the time (such as Sam & Dean Winchester, or Lex Luthor & Superman) if you can help it. We want interaction with each other please. (Though if you wish to argue your case, feel free to try and sway the Mods.)

3. Character Deaths/Adult Situations - All character deaths, pregnancies, and important situations like that must be approved by the players involved and the Mods. If you're unsure about something, please ask.

4. Age/Adult Content - Don't even bother to apply if you aren't 18 or older. We have nothing against good writers of any age, but there may be adult content. Language, violence, and possibly smut. Anything graphic should always have a warning in the subject line and be behind an LJ cut or in threads. Be mature about this. If you don't think you can handle the possibility of adult content, don't apply.

5. Stay in Character - Canon to start off with. (Unless you're playing an AU version of the character.) How they evolve is up to you and the plots, but don't slash characters up just for the sake of porn. That's not what this is about. Example: Dean Winchester isn't suddenly going to go banging the nearest hot guy just because he's hot. Don't have your character running around being a serial killer/whatever just for kicks if it's not in their personality to do so.

6. OOC/IC - IC is In Character, OOC is Out Of Character. Just because a character acts/thinks a certain way does not mean the player shares the opinion. All negative OOC opinions/feelings should be checked with your coats. Bad vibes suck. If you have a legitimate problem, let the Mods know. While it's best if you resolve things between you and others yourself, this is also a community. If the Mods can help, the they will try.

7. AIM - AIM is wonderful. We love AIM. It comes in handy as a way to communicate with other players, the Mods, and to do whatever else your heart wishes with it. You don't have to have it, but it does help.

8. The Mod - All Mod decisions regarding applications, characters, plots, and everything else are final. While the Mods will be happy to listen to your opinions and thoughts, the major decisions are still made by them. But please don't be afraid to ask about things. Questions are wonderful. It's how people learn, even the Mods.

9. Activity - Activity is a wonderful thing. We all like to see it. The more, the better. Even if it is just to let us know you live and are still interested. If you are not showing any signs of activity for two weeks (if you haven't announced a hiatus or let us know OOC) we will send out notices to check in or let us know if you are still interested in the game or not. If you get more than two wnotices in a short amount of time, the Mods may decide to remove you from the community, so please remember, communication is key here. So what qualifies as "checking in"? A post/replies in realitycrashcom would be fine if time is being eaten away by reality. Just show us that you are still interested in playing. If you aren't, that's fine, no hard feelings. But we will be parting ways.

10. Format - Unless it's in the realitycrashcom, all things written should be in third person. Be sure to follow our ready made posting system located: HERE.

11. Godplaying/Godmoding - Not cool. Stay away! AWAY! That means that even if you play an uber powerful character, be sensible. It's no fun if they can do everything and no one else can.

12. Grammar - Correct spelling and grammar are beautiful. Typos are habit forming and we will not punish you for them. We make them as well. Even a slight slip of a missing word is fine. As long as you're trying, we're cool. But remember that spell check loves you. No net or L337 speak is allowed. Using it will get you banned. We like to be able to read what's going on, not gouge our eyes out.

13. Allowed Characters - So many fandoms are allowed. There is a big wide world full of them. Television, movies, video games... Think about it. If you want to play an AU version of character please ask about it. You may need to explain why you want your character to be AU.

However, there are fandoms we Do Not allow. We can and will add to this list as we see fit.
The following will not be allowed under any circumstances.

Disallowed Fandoms
Real Celebrities
Wrestling fandoms

14. Played Bys - It'd be nice if you had them (especially if you're playing a character from a comic book, book, animation, or game) but they aren't the end of all things if you don't. After all, icons are just icons.

15. Manners - Please use them.

16. NPCs - They are the faceless. The extras. No one plays them, but anyone can use them. They are there convenient plot devices. If they seem 'out of character' it doesn't matter. They barely get screen time unless it's to push something along or to say something obvious. Now if someone decides to pick them up, well then they aren't NPCs anymore. (This is only in reference to OC npcs.)

17. Spoilers - Please put a proper spoiler warning in the notes of each post and it's behind a cut if the spoilers. EXAMPLE: "Spoilers for Episode XXX of Fandom/Movie". That being said, it would also be polite to avoid mentioning the spoilers directly for at least a week after they have aired.

18. Change - The Mods reserves the right to change any and all rules as they see fit at any time. But if they do, you'll get a virtual hug. In our minds. Or a cookie. Or something.