Post by Lugubrious [admin] on Dec 26, 2009 1:48:35 GMT -5
DISCLAIMERS
1 - REALISM
a) The Lack of Historical Accuracy
I do not in any way, shape, or form hope to create a historically accurate site. Rather, I think of the site as a fun way to create interesting scenarios. Inventions may come before their time. Don't yell at me. As much as it would be fun to have a perfectly accurate site, I think it is best we allowe creativity and fun to take some precedence over realism. If you come up to me arguing that something is not true to the age, I'll slap you. Virtually, of course.
b)The Importance of Realism
However, I do want to enforce a strict form of realistic actions on the site. There will be no magic, no purple unicorns, and no cellphones! The near future is off limits because it is much more fun to ride your jaunty pony to your friend's house than spend hours texting them on your new cellphone. Engulf yourself in the medieval/renaissance world and take the challenge! By extension, I will not tolerate any unrealistically good characters. This is why I incorporated the stats system. Enjoy!
c) Female Characters
I realize that during the medieval ages, females were not knights or guildsmen. For the sake of sanity, let females be. This will enrich the intrigue of the site. If we get too many kick-butt women I'll put a temporary ban on creating them, but other wise I would like to allow our members some leeway for multiple genders. There's no party without the ladies, and nobody wants to be among 100 damsels in distress.
2 - RELIGION
a) Realistically...
During the medieval ages, religion was HUGELY important. This I know. Don't tell me this.
b) Here at Roiterre...
However, religion today is controversial and leads to much argument amongst those who are especially passionate. I don't want fighting over religion. I'm no aetheist, I myself am very religious. But to prevent strife, I would like to make religion passive on this site. Your character can have a religion as well as wear religious stuff, etc. But in the realm of Roiterre, free religion is very embraced. There is no fight or debate of religion, simply acceptance for different beliefs. Yay! Hurrah! No grumpy please.
3 - RIGHTS
a) My Rights
I can delete you for no reason. I can break my word. I can ban you without cause. This is my site, my word is final. As far as I know, I'm a very just ruler. People usually like me. No hate please :] But really, if you think I'm doing something wrong, feel free to say. But if you think that because you told me something I have to do it, you're wrong. I love hearing from yall, but I will go my own way because I know a lot about the world of internet. Further, if you are protesting openly (not over PM or AIM) and it is causing problems, I will ban you surely.
b) Your Rights
You have the indefinite rights to...
-Retrive your character, posts, and any other creative works if ever you are banned/deleted. This one I'm pretty sure is both reasonable and good.
-Speak your opinion privately to me. Don't abuse this, as shown in part 3 section a, I am allowed to break my own rules. :-P
-Ummm... I think that is it. Tell me if you want more rights and which ones, I might give them to you. :]
Yup, all the categories start with an 'R'. I didn't mean to, but it's kindof cool.
--- Surely more to be added
1 - REALISM
a) The Lack of Historical Accuracy
I do not in any way, shape, or form hope to create a historically accurate site. Rather, I think of the site as a fun way to create interesting scenarios. Inventions may come before their time. Don't yell at me. As much as it would be fun to have a perfectly accurate site, I think it is best we allowe creativity and fun to take some precedence over realism. If you come up to me arguing that something is not true to the age, I'll slap you. Virtually, of course.
b)The Importance of Realism
However, I do want to enforce a strict form of realistic actions on the site. There will be no magic, no purple unicorns, and no cellphones! The near future is off limits because it is much more fun to ride your jaunty pony to your friend's house than spend hours texting them on your new cellphone. Engulf yourself in the medieval/renaissance world and take the challenge! By extension, I will not tolerate any unrealistically good characters. This is why I incorporated the stats system. Enjoy!
c) Female Characters
I realize that during the medieval ages, females were not knights or guildsmen. For the sake of sanity, let females be. This will enrich the intrigue of the site. If we get too many kick-butt women I'll put a temporary ban on creating them, but other wise I would like to allow our members some leeway for multiple genders. There's no party without the ladies, and nobody wants to be among 100 damsels in distress.
2 - RELIGION
a) Realistically...
During the medieval ages, religion was HUGELY important. This I know. Don't tell me this.
b) Here at Roiterre...
However, religion today is controversial and leads to much argument amongst those who are especially passionate. I don't want fighting over religion. I'm no aetheist, I myself am very religious. But to prevent strife, I would like to make religion passive on this site. Your character can have a religion as well as wear religious stuff, etc. But in the realm of Roiterre, free religion is very embraced. There is no fight or debate of religion, simply acceptance for different beliefs. Yay! Hurrah! No grumpy please.
3 - RIGHTS
a) My Rights
I can delete you for no reason. I can break my word. I can ban you without cause. This is my site, my word is final. As far as I know, I'm a very just ruler. People usually like me. No hate please :] But really, if you think I'm doing something wrong, feel free to say. But if you think that because you told me something I have to do it, you're wrong. I love hearing from yall, but I will go my own way because I know a lot about the world of internet. Further, if you are protesting openly (not over PM or AIM) and it is causing problems, I will ban you surely.
b) Your Rights
You have the indefinite rights to...
-Retrive your character, posts, and any other creative works if ever you are banned/deleted. This one I'm pretty sure is both reasonable and good.
-Speak your opinion privately to me. Don't abuse this, as shown in part 3 section a, I am allowed to break my own rules. :-P
-Ummm... I think that is it. Tell me if you want more rights and which ones, I might give them to you. :]
Yup, all the categories start with an 'R'. I didn't mean to, but it's kindof cool.
--- Surely more to be added