Post by StoryTeller on Nov 15, 2008 1:14:04 GMT
The Secret Chambers - Rules & Regulations
Welcome to The Secret Chambers! This is a forum board dedicated to role playing stories written between two members. This system was created for writers who like to have a single writing partner, instead of belonging to a public role play that can contain several members.
General Rules
Please take the time and consideration to remind yourselves of Ancient Earth Games’ rules and regulations, found here. To understand the rules of FFRP (Freeform Role-Playing), please visit the “Basic Rules of Freeform Role-Playing".
The Secret Chambers – How?
1. Recruit a Writing Partner
The Secret Chambers is appropriate for stories written between yourself and another member. If you are interested in collaborating with another player, please inquire your interest with a PM (Private Message). You may also create a new thread in any realm, post your introduction, and wait until a member joins in. Once two members are confirmed, your thread is exclusive to the two of you. No other members are permitted to join in. If your writing collaboration is between three or more members, please use the public forums in “Your Destiny Awaits…”.
2. Notify a Moderator, Global Moderator, or Administrator
Please notify a staff member when you have a writing partner you are comfortable with. Send us a PM, with a link of your thread. We will upgrade your thread to a ‘member board’, a thread exclusive to the members that it is entitled to.
3. Start Writing!
It is entirely the writers’ choice to decide on what to write. You may elaborate on the plot through the PM system, or Instant Messengers. You can agree on being creative and basing the plot on what has been previously posted.
The Secret Chambers – Rules
1. No OOC Discussions
Truthfully, no one likes OOC (Out-of-Character) discussions in a forum board. It is messy, and it can confuse members who like to read your story. Please use the PM system to elaborate ideas pertaining to plot, characters, questions, etc. In addition, you can use E-mail or Instant Messengers to communicate, such as MSN, YAHOO!, AIM, and ICQ.
2. New & Multiple Characters
You are allowed to play new and multiple characters in The Secret Chambers. It is not necessary to create the new character profile(s). Please ensure when you are playing as this character, that you write it clearly in that perspective or it may cause confusion. You may also play as two or more characters in the same post (i.e. exchange of dialogue or events such as battles). As a general rule, it is more efficient to play multiple characters in a single post, rather than consecutive ones. Please be considerate of your partner’s turn!
3. Hiatus & Abandonment
If you or your writing partner are considering a hiatus, the staff will respect the interval up to thirty (30) days. Once this grace period has ended, the thread will be temporarily locked. Please notify a staff member to unlock the thread to continue the story.
4. The Ultimate Rule
Have fun!
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