`+:; If you end up joining, you are asked to make your display name your character's first and last name with proper capitalization. Please do not include any fancy symbols or punctuation. Things like playa6468810 are not acceptable.

`+:; We are rated M for mature. If you cannot handle the mention of sex, drugs, alcohol, violence, gore, etc, you are cautioned when joining. They are allowed on the boards, but we expect that when such a thing shall be occuring in a thread, that the thread title is marked in some way to warn possible readers. It's only common sense, people. Some people don't want to be stumbling into something they don't want to see.

`+:; Here you may have as many characters as you wish, but please only create as many as you can handle. We expect you to be active on every one of your characters. This means don't overload yourself with too many for you to handle. Also, try to even out the genders, because we don't want an abnormally large amount of females or males as opposed to a pretty even amount.

`+:; We ask that you try to be as active as possible. We aren't going to say you should post every single day, but at least try to give us two in-character posts a week. That is not mandatory, but it would be nice. If you are going to be gone for an extended period of time, lasting a week or more, please post it in the absences board. I don't feel the need to implement it, but if there is enough inactivity, I will be having activity checks every few weeks or so. Inactive members will be warned at first, and if they remain inactive they will be suspended for a week. After that, it's deletion.

`+:; While we would love for you to adopt a canon, we also accept originals of each race. You are allowed to reserve a canon for one week, and the same goes for a face claim, unless a member of the staff states otherwise. Canons are on a first come, first serve basis, but if the time comes when more than one person is competing for a single canon, we will wait until all applications are complete before choosing which we prefer. Please don't be disheartened if you don't get the canon you want; it's not necessarily that we don't like you, your writing style, or anything of that sort. We just probably don't think you fit with that role as well as another does.
And while we're on the subject of canons, please use the form found in each canon thread to apply. If you are accepted we would like for you to also fill out the regular application and replace the canon application with it. This is not mandatory, but it would help let others know more about your character.

`+:; Right now we only allow humans, werewolves, and vampires to be played, though more races may be possible in the future. There can't be any kind of crossbreed between vampires and werewolves, or vampires and humans, because both genders of our vampires are sterile. If a human and werewolf go bump in the night, they can have a child, but it is highly unlikely that it will also be a werewolf.

`+:; Speaking of offspring, if your female character has sex with Gary down yonder, they are only allowed to become pregnant if it is approved by the staff.

`+:; Do not post on any boards other than the chat board until you have been accepted.

`+:; There is to be absolutely no prejudice or discrimination of any kind out of character. This is pretty self explanatory. If it is seen you will be warned on the first offense. On the second offense your account will be suspended for a month, and if it continues it will be banned, no questions asked. And when you're banned, it's not just your account, it's your IP, people. That means, if you have multiple accounts, you lose them all.

`+:; There will be absolutely no stretching of the boards! Avatars can be no bigger than 125x125, and signatures may be no larger than 600x250. And please, no nudity in those two images, because some people don't want to see that sort of thing. Also, try to have them relate to your character in some form, though this, too, is not mandatory.

`+:; MP backgrounds are the backgrounds you see behind your avatar, rank, stars, and etcetera. If you are going to use one, try not to make it much bigger than around 400x400. Any larger and the board will be extremely laggy. The smaller, the better!

`+:;We know no one's perfect, but please try to use correct punctuation, grammar, and spelling. This is really important. We'll overlook a few mistakes here and there, but don't make a habit out of it. On the OOC boards and C-box light chatspeak like 'lol, lmao, brb' and so on are acceptable if not abused.

`+:; This RPG takes place in the extremely fictional towns of Calista Falls and Helios Beach. They are located in the United States, but the exact state they are located in is a not said. You don't really need to know the state to roleplay. You can learn more about the location and climate here.

`+:; This should already be known, but there will be no god-moding or powerplaying at all. I'm not going to go into detail with this, that's enough. However, if you are unsure as to what is meant by this, please PM a member of the staff and they will happily answer any questions you may have.

`+:; You are expected to post in third person past tense when in character. No "I go to the store and pick up some apples, then go home". Yes I know, it's a lovely example, so sue me.

`+:; We aren't really going to set up specific rules as to how long a post should be, but please try to be as detailed as possible. We ask that you have around two somewhat lengthy paragraphs, though you will not be reprimanded if this does not happen. Make sure to put more emphasis on actions than thoughts in most cases! This makes it easier for your fellow roleplayers to respond, because unless you're a vampire with the power -- and not every one does have it -- the other characters can't read your character's mind. Quality over quantity, methinks. We like short meaningful posts more than lengthy pointless ones, those just get old sometimes.

`+:; We know some characters are racist bigots, so racism, prejudice, and discrimination are allowed to an extent in character. Do not overdo it! If a member of the staff sees you getting a little carried away we will give you a warning, telling you to tone it down to a lower, less insulting level. And if a member asks you to tone it down as well, please do so.