[Paul Rice]

So I log on this morning and have to close three threads. One was for post limit which was good because it showed its popularity, the other two because the rules were not followed.
There does seem to be some confusion about what is allowed here so I am reposting the rules specific to this forum (which are pinned at the top, but we all know no one reads the stickies) - all other http://www.gamesas.com/bgsforums/index.php?showtopic=724862 apply as well.

There are some general rules we'd like to put in place for RP and Story threads. They have become quite prolific on the forums and we don't want this one to become congested:

1.) Please do not maintain more than one active RP thread, and one active story thread, at a time.
2.) There are no limits to the number of Fan Fiction and Role Playing threads posted, but we reserve the right to close any threads that we consider spam or unsuitable for this forum.
3.) We do not allow supplementary threads for RPs. If you want to maintain a list of characters or a related discussion you will have to set up your own forums or site.
4.) Keep the amount of OOC chat in RP and Story threads to a bare minimum. If we feel that an RP thread has gotten off topic or spammy it will be locked.
5.) This is a Teen Rated (13+) forum. So please only post fan fiction and roleplaying threads that are suitable for this rating.

The only criticism that is allowed here is constructive criticism and that is welcome.

Constructive criticism criticizes a proposed idea, story or RP. Criticism that is directed against one person, be it a writer, another member, moderator, developer or a group effort are all forbidden. This means that when you voice your concerns, please do so in a way that offers a vehicle for improvement. If you see something going wrong, feel free to say so, but also say something about how to set it right.

If you have any doubts about what you are going to post it is always best to run it by a moderator first, we don't bite (well bears do ) and much prefer to sort things before they are a problem.
Having said that this is generally a well run forum with no major dramas so let's keep it that way.

If you want to discuss anything then please do so in this thread.

[Oceavision]

Just a question. When writing a Fan Fic are we to keep to a minimal level of gore because of the 13+ rule?

[Alan Cutler]

Just a question. When writing a Fan Fic are we to keep to a minimal level of gore because of the 13+ rule?

It would be nice. By all means describe the events occurring but go easy on too much descriptive text. Look at as a 13+ film, if you wouldn't see it in the film, don't be explicit, same applies to sixual scenes - 'fade to black' is a good way of looking at it.

If someone gets carried away they are not going to get a warning or anything, well unless it is really naughty , probably the post will just be edited.

[priscillaaa]

It would be nice. By all means describe the events occurring but go easy on too much descriptive text. Look at as a 13+ film, if you wouldn't see it in the film, don't be explicit, same applies to sixual scenes - 'fade to black' is a good way of looking at it.

If someone gets carried away they are not going to get a warning or anything, well unless it is really naughty , probably the post will just be edited.

I'm 18 and I wouldn't want to read anything incredibly sixual :yuck: But thanks for answering my question.

[JD bernal]

I'm 18 and I wouldn't want to read anything incredibly sixual :yuck: But thanks for answering my question.

I'm 18 aswell and If I had a choice i'd rather not read anything too grusome rather than anything that was too sixual. Just a part o' nature
But of course rules are to abided, Good to know they're being dealt with

[CArla HOlbert]

I'm 18 aswell and If I had a choice i'd rather not read anything too grusome rather than anything that was too sixual. Just a part o' nature
But of course rules are to abided, Good to know they're being dealt with

Being a fan of Quentin Tarantino I enjoy a bit of gore.

[K J S]

You shouldn't need to post something like this... I hate it when people can't be bothered to even look at the rules...

[Alan Whiston]

You shouldn't need to post something like this... I hate it when people can't be bothered to even look at the rules...

Agreed, but it is a nice way of getting things sorted, give everyone chance to clear any points up they want to ask and keep the forum running smoothly.

[Antonio Gigliotta]

Look at it this way, it's better than getting a certain bear grumpy. No one likes grumpy bear posts.

[Aliish Sheldonn]

Odd question: Were you awaiting happily to shut down my thread for post limit? I saw you eying it every post for the last ten posts before it reached it's limit! ^_^

Also: Do mods have to shut down their threads as well at the post limit, or can they keep their own threads open longer, you know, because they're mods? :ahhh:

Oh, and Aussie, gore is allowed, but within limit. Like your current story and mine. Over the top and such isn't the best idea, and I believe it cannot involve children in violence any way, too. I like to think for the gore meter as how much is in Fallout 3, and cannot reach Saw like gore level.

[Anna Watts]

Odd question: Were you awaiting happily to shut down my thread for post limit? I saw you eying it every post for the last ten posts before it reached it's limit! ^_^

Also: Do mods have to shut down their threads as well at the post limit, or can they keep their own threads open longer, you know, because they're mods? :ahhh:

Oh, and Aussie, gore is allowed, but within limit. Like your current story and mine. Over the top and such isn't the best idea, and I believe it cannot involve children in violence any way, too. I like to think for the gore meter as how much is in Fallout 3, and cannot reach Saw like gore level.

He was probably just waiting for it to reach 200 so it didn't go over the post limit. I don't really think he was relishing the moment when he got to lock it or anything

And nah, the rules apply to Mods just as they do to us. I barely ever see them making threads, anyway...

[Latino HeaT]

Odd question: Were you awaiting happily to shut down my thread for post limit? I saw you eying it every post for the last ten posts before it reached it's limit! ^_^

I don't remember. I certainly was not waiting for it to get to post limit, a few posts over don't matter if it isn't seen.

Also: Do mods have to shut down their threads as well at the post limit, or can they keep their own threads open longer, you know, because they're mods? :ahhh:

As M'heree says on the forums the 200 post limit applies no matter who makes the topic.

Oh, and Aussie, gore is allowed, but within limit. Like your current story and mine. Over the top and such isn't the best idea, and I believe it cannot involve children in violence any way, too. I like to think for the gore meter as how much is in Fallout 3, and cannot reach Saw like gore level.

Remember that the game is rated M whereas the forums are rated 13+ so the content of posts have to be tempered a little. The descriptions of blood and gore I have seen in these forums are perfectly acceptable, if they are not I make a little post to the effect.

[Kill Bill]

I believe we should be allowed to 1-2 RP/Fanfics as long as we maintain both.

[mimi_lys]

when a thread reaches its post limit can we then continue the same story in a new thread? If so does it remain so we can post links referring to the old story in the new one?

[Stephanie Kemp]

when a thread reaches its post limit can we then continue the same story in a new thread? If so does it remain so we can post links referring to the old story in the new one?

Yes.

[jessica robson]

thank you.

[Neliel Kudoh]

I believe we should be allowed to 1-2 RP/Fanfics as long as we maintain both.

I'm guessing there is a good reason behind only being allowed to have 1 fan fic and 1 Rp. In my opinion I believe it's because you can't truly maintain two Rp's or Fan fics at once. When you create a fan fic or Rp you are to put all of your creativeness and thought into it. Having two of the same would mean that you wouldn't be putting in one hundred percent to either. That and this setion would get even more flooded than it already is.

[Dean Ashcroft]

I'm guessing there is a good reason behind only being allowed to have 1 fan fic and 1 Rp. In my opinion I believe it's because you can't truly maintain two Rp's or Fan fics at once. When you create a fan fic or Rp you are to put all of your creativeness and thought into it. Having two of the same would mean that you wouldn't be putting in one hundred percent to either. That and this setion would get even more flooded than it already is.

Exactly what I was thinking.

[Jack Moves]

the first time I meant our friendly neighborhood moderator was because I couldn't find my topic (don't ask) so I started a new thread and Rohugh was like "this is the same story put it in your old topic" and I was like "oh, my bad (there it is...oops) can I just cut and paste it and we forget this happened?"
and really Rohugh was helping me becuase I didn't actually know what I was doing (once again please don't ask me why).
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As to the -13 rating what can we post on regards to drug use? I presume we can include drugs from in the game and describe the negative effects of prolonged addiction if we wanted to be all moral. More specifically http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimethyltryptamine is one I have been considering including because it is used in shamanistic tribal ritual (and that is the context I intend to promote it under).
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And that reminds me, we are allowed to post links to copyrighted photos from wikipedia, right? I mean they are just links, not like I'm posting the actual photo or making money off of it or anything...

[Michael Korkia]

I'm guessing there is a good reason behind only being allowed to have 1 fan fic and 1 Rp. In my opinion I believe it's because you can't truly maintain two Rp's or Fan fics at once. When you create a fan fic or Rp you are to put all of your creativeness and thought into it. Having two of the same would mean that you wouldn't be putting in one hundred percent to either. That and this setion would get even more flooded than it already is.

I would have plenty of time for both. Spend a post on this, then afterwards post on that. My brain capacity can handle it. But nobody even gets on here to reply to them anymore.

[louise hamilton]

We should all listen to the cuddly bear for a while, then we can plan open rebellion........

*cough*


Alright then. Why do we worry about the fanfics, the bear already said that you can't have more than one RP. Its how it is. More than one fanfic is enough......................

[Tania Bunic]

We should all listen to the cuddly bear for a while, then we can plan open rebellion........

*cough*


Alright then. Why do we worry about the fanfics, the bear already said that you can't have more than one RP. Its how it is. More than one fanfic is enough......................

You're allowed one fan fic and one Rp at one time.

Edit: I thought you were saying that there should be only 1 fan fic allowed at a time and I was just reinforcing the rule incase you didn't knwo.

[cosmo valerga]

You're allowed one fan fic and one Rp at one time.

That's what he just said, genius.

[Brooke Turner]

As to the -13 rating what can we post on regards to drug use? I presume we can include drugs from in the game and describe the negative effects of prolonged addiction if we wanted to be all moral. More specifically http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimethyltryptamine is one I have been considering including because it is used in shamanistic tribal ritual (and that is the context I intend to promote it under).
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And that reminds me, we are allowed to post links to copyrighted photos from wikipedia, right? I mean they are just links, not like I'm posting the actual photo or making money off of it or anything...

Real life drugs - no chance, those that are in the game then it is not a problem.
Yeah, no worries about linking to other sites (as long as they are suitable).

We should all listen to the cuddly bear for a while, then we can plan open rebellion........

:toughninja:


The rule of 'one of each' has been around for a long time in the TES fan fiction forums and is a tried and tested way of stopping people cluttering up the forum by starting lots of stories or even posting each chapter in a separate thread.

I don't know, one minute you were all complaining about too many stories and RPs in the forum which caused them to drop off the first page too quickly, now you are saying you want to make more.

[Marilú]

Real life drugs - no chance, those that are in the game then it is not a problem.
Yeah, no worries about linking to other sites (as long as they are suitable).

Alright I was actually leaning toward not using it anyway. I watched these shamans using it on a TV show called Taboo which gave me the idea. But for the sake of my story I would like to do the following:

Using 'Healing Powder' from the game (made from Brock Flower and Xander Root) and having the shaman character insufflate it (inhale it through his nose) to get into his healing trance. In the game healing powder lowers perception and the NPC Hakunin seems to be a little out of it and claims to have 'visions' (hallucinations).

I am therefore using a drug from in the game that has similar properties to one in real life and being used the way it is in real life isn't very much of a stretch. Would this be acceptable or should I just go back to my drawing board?

If you want to say yes but I've made you err on the side of caution I could let you view the chapter before I post it and you can approve it then if you would like.