Post by Astral on Feb 3, 2020 23:04:11 GMT
↞ RULES & REGULATIONS ↠
Listed below will be a complete and updated list of any and all rules our staff team has decided upon. The rules will be categorized based on severity of the rule break, as well as our current strike system.
OUR STRIKE SYSTEM
We operate on a three strike system in Highland Tails. You are allotted three consecutive strikes, and then you face a ban for a certain amount of time depending on severity of the rule break. If you have an active strike, but have not broken a rule for one month, you can message a staff member to appeal your strike.
Minor Rule .. 2 warnings, then automatic strike
Major Rule .. 1 warning, then automatic strike
Severe Rule .. Automatic strike
All rules and punishments are FINAL. No one gets off easy, and no bending them for ANYONE. Staff are held to the same rules as the members.
OUR STRIKE SYSTEM
We operate on a three strike system in Highland Tails. You are allotted three consecutive strikes, and then you face a ban for a certain amount of time depending on severity of the rule break. If you have an active strike, but have not broken a rule for one month, you can message a staff member to appeal your strike.
Minor Rule .. 2 warnings, then automatic strike
Major Rule .. 1 warning, then automatic strike
Severe Rule .. Automatic strike
All rules and punishments are FINAL. No one gets off easy, and no bending them for ANYONE. Staff are held to the same rules as the members.
OUT OF CHARACTER RULES
01. RESPECT
All members and staff members deserve respect. Do not talk down to other members, and be kind and considerate.
02. TAKING IC TO OOC
Please do not take something done and said in character to out of character or vice versa.
03. NO PUREBRED CATS
In Highland Tails we do not allow purebred cats. You may look as if you are a purebred but your cat cannot be 100% of that breed. This is because all cats in this RP are wild cats and our timeline is set in the 1800s.
04. NO NSFW
No NSFW content (pictures or text) are allowed in the RP. Period. This includes nicknames in the server, chat in game, and in discord. Sexual jokes will also not be tolerated and you will be reprimanded for it. After a warning, if the occurrence continues, you will be removed from the RP.
05. NO POLITICAL/SENSITIVE TOPICS
We're a warrior cats roleplay modeled after a children's series. Because of this, we ask that you don't bring political discussions/memes into the Rp. We also forbid sensitive topics. If you have a question about this, dm a staff member.
06. REALISM
When it comes down to realism, we want to ensure every character in the rp is realistic looking down to color, fur pattern, and eye color. We will not be allowing purple/red/etc eye colors.
07. SWITCHING CLANS
If there is ever a situation where you want to switch clans because maybe there is someone you do not get along with OOCly, staff may allow a switch. However, you may need to make a new character depending on if the leader/clan will allow your character into their clan. Please note that a staff member may ask for a brief explanation/reason before allowing it.
If you want to switch clans because you randomly decided you want to switch clans, chances are you will be denied. Staff will also be looking at members that leave and rejoin just to clan hop.
08. ADVERTISING
Please do not advertise your role-play, discords, or maps in our server unless you ask a staff member first.
10. CHARACTER LIMITS
When joining Highland Tails, you are allowed 2 characters.
11. AGING
Kits to Apprentices - 2 weeks (6 moons)
Apprentices to Warriors - 2 weeks (6 moons)
Warriors Aging - 1 week (1 moon)
12. CHARACTER HISTORIES
All character histories must be aligned with our role-play's history. Other clans do not exist, and therefore should not be mentioned in biographies.
13. OF THE MONTH
All OTMs are nominated and voted upon by the community. You can only win one award per month, meaning you cannot be member of the month and character of the month at the same time. Once you've obtained a OTM title, you may not be nominated the following month. OTM titles are as follows.
» Member of the Month
» Character of the Month
» Couple of the Month
» Training Duo of the Month
14. ORPHANED KITS
Orphaned or motherless kits will not be accepted into the roleplay unless it happens through roleplay. Meaning you cannot join the RP as a orphaned kit. However, if you are a kit character and lose your mother/family via RP it is allowed.
15. NAMING
Prefixes cannot be repeated in both clans, mostly to avoid confusion. Prefixes can be doubled in different clans. The naming guide can be found here. Taken names list can be found here.
IN CHARACTER RULES
01. COUNCIL POSITIONS
Council positions are voted by their clans and can only hold a council position two consecutive terms. If they gain 2 consecutive positions, they must wait out another term before qualifying for the position again. Additionally, you can only apply for a council position with one character.
02. TRIALS
Trials are treated as clan specific events, unless it is a grand trial. An audience is always welcome for the event, however we ask that all participants of the trial themselves prepare what their character is going to say prior to the trial.
03. EVIL CHARACTERS
Inherently evil characters and/or plots need to be run by staff first before playing out in game. This includes murder, attempted murder, taking over the clan, etc. Please contact a staff member if you're interested in making one of these characters.
04. FORBIDDEN ROMANCE
All forbidden romances within the roleplay must be plotted out in their entirety before they're accepted. We ask that there be a reason other than kits for your character to have a forbidden romance. Additionally, please take note that we use a dice rolling system to be realistic. Meaning, you get two free meetings with your mate. At the third meeting and onward, your odds of being caught are increased.
Additionally, your character, if caught, can be put on trial in front of both clans. If kits are had, the decision of what clan they belong to will be dealt with depending on the outcome of the trial. More on FR can be found here.
05. HAVING KITS
In this RP, after you have kits your account will be put on a timer. You cannot have kits again until your previous kits are at least 10 moons old in game. It is at your leader's discretion to put characters on wait lists and prioritize members who have had no kits over those that have. Litters will be rolled in the server and if you get a larger number than what you want you're welcome to downsize.
06. ACTIONS HAVE CONSEQUENCES
All actions that happen in character have consequences. If you want to have a really spicy mini plot, we highly suggest you speak with a staff member
07. CHARACTER DEATHS
All character deaths need to be plotted and discussed with your leader.
08. APPRENTICE RELATIONSHIPS
Apprentices are only permitted to have crushes, so romantic relationships for them are not permitted otherwise.
09. NAMING
All prefixes and suffixes that are approved are on the name guide. If there is a prefix or suffix you want to use that is not on the list, please DM a staff member. We also ask that prefixes are not repeated in your clan. Meaning: If there is an Ice- already in WarrenClan, that prefix is claimed for that clan. However CragClan, can still use Ice- as long as nobody is actively using it in their clan.
HIGH RANKS, COUNCIL, & STAFF RULES
01. SPOILER SQUAD
We ask all current and future high ranks, including plot characters and council members not to share plot sensitive information to the public UNLESS it's going to spoiler squad. Information will be released via spoiler squad by Staff and Leaders.
02. SHARING IDEAS
Please be courteous to other members and listen to their ideas. This is a community driven roleplay, so we want to ensure everyone is comfortable sharing their opinions. Do NOT attack people for their ideas.
03. INACTIVITY
If you become inactive in this server, you will be contacted by a staff member. Each high rank has a total of three strikes. If you have to be reminded to get on, or reminded to post an absence days after you've been gone you will get a strike. Continual inactivity will rake up strikes, and after the 3rd strike you will be asked to step down.
04. TRANSPARENCY
We understand everyone has busy lives, but we cannot properly moderate and move the roleplay forward if you aren't transparent about your schedule. If you sign up to be apart of a plot event, we expect at-least 24 hours notice (if possible) that you cannot make it. If you don't show up for an event you sign up for, it will be a strike on your record. (The exemption would be emergencies, health related things, etc.) Multiple emergencies after the other can result in being asked to step down, as high ranks are important to keeping the clan active.
We ask all current and future high ranks, including plot characters and council members not to share plot sensitive information to the public UNLESS it's going to spoiler squad. Information will be released via spoiler squad by Staff and Leaders.
02. SHARING IDEAS
Please be courteous to other members and listen to their ideas. This is a community driven roleplay, so we want to ensure everyone is comfortable sharing their opinions. Do NOT attack people for their ideas.
03. INACTIVITY
If you become inactive in this server, you will be contacted by a staff member. Each high rank has a total of three strikes. If you have to be reminded to get on, or reminded to post an absence days after you've been gone you will get a strike. Continual inactivity will rake up strikes, and after the 3rd strike you will be asked to step down.
04. TRANSPARENCY
We understand everyone has busy lives, but we cannot properly moderate and move the roleplay forward if you aren't transparent about your schedule. If you sign up to be apart of a plot event, we expect at-least 24 hours notice (if possible) that you cannot make it. If you don't show up for an event you sign up for, it will be a strike on your record. (The exemption would be emergencies, health related things, etc.) Multiple emergencies after the other can result in being asked to step down, as high ranks are important to keeping the clan active.
05. DRASTIC PLOTS NEED APPROVAL
This includes anything similar to attempting to overthrow high ranks, council led rebellions or high ranks attempting make massive movements that could influence the plot. You must come to staff before doing this, and you MUST get it approved before doing so.