Titles and modded appearances rule: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 03:13, 3 November 2014

Titles

Titles (such as King, Captain, Master of Noodles, etc.) must be earned in game. A mechanical character name should be only the character's name, with no included honorifics. Other characters may choose to call them by a title, in character. Characters given titles at character creation will have their names changed by a DM or other staff member.

Famous names

Famous names are not allowed without direct permission from the staff. Characters with famous names - such as Drizzt Do'Urden or Frodo Baggins - will be deleted, or have their names changed.

"If a name risks breaching the immersion of an IC environment for a significant number of players, that's when I ask the player to change it." -DM Watchtower

If you believe that a character is using a famous name which might detract from the game, please contact a DM about it.

"As a DM it's almost impossible for us to know all names that violate the rules of naming. We come from different parts of the world. And we come from many different backgrounds, which means our background knowledge is not the same.

So if you see a name that you think is against the rules, do not hesitate to tell the DMs. We will then google it, and make a stand on it.

The longer a char exist with an illegal name, the more painful it will be to the player. And taking such a name (or a name that does not cross the line, but close) might be fun for a short while, but it doesn't excactly impress the DMs when it comes to rating a player." -Qizzia

Modified appearances

Modification of character appearance to add wings, tails, or any feature not available through normal character creation, is not allowed. Offending characters will be deleted, and repeat offenders may be banned.

Skin and hair colors are expected to be appropriate for a character's chosen race. Characters with inappropriate skin or hair color will be asked to remake, or change colors in the character editing room.

Non-standard head models or other body parts added through hakpaks are not allowed, as they will be invisible to any player without the correct modification. Characters with non-standard heads will be asked to remake, or change their head model in the character editing room.

Special Characters

The most special and enjoyable characters are those that are roleplayed well, and not those with unusual appearances or features.

Any player who desires a special feature, appearance, or race may spend a Major Character Retirement Award to request it.

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 === Titles ===
-All titles (such as King, Captain, Master of Noodles, etc.) must be earned [[In game]]. This means that your character won't be allowed to have a name like Captain Huge, or Lord Britches. Name him instead something like Fred, or Bob, and if they really are worthy of it, folks will start calling them Captain in game. If you name your character with a title right off the bat, we have the option of changing it ourselves.
+Titles (such as King, Captain, Master of Noodles, etc.) must be earned in game.  A mechanical character name should be only the character's name, with no included honorifics.  Other characters may choose to call them by a title, in character.  Characters given titles at character creation will have their names changed by a DM or other staff member.
 === Famous names===
-This goes for characters with famous names, as well. Drizzt Do'Urden and Frodo Baggins will not be making featured appearances in Arelith, sorry. Players can use common names, but they should not recreate famous characters, use unique famous names or their slight modifications. Neither belongs in the world setting. An one time joke char is one thing. A server full of them is another. To be fair to all, such characters are not allowed to anyone besides the [[5% roll]].
+Famous names are not allowed without direct permission from the staff.  Characters with famous names - such as Drizzt Do'Urden or Frodo Baggins - will be deleted, or have their names changed.
+:"If a name risks breaching the immersion of an IC environment for a significant number of players, that's when I ask the player to change it." -DM Watchtower
-:"If a name risks breaching the immersion of an IC environment for a significant number of players, that's when I ask the player to change it." [[DM Watchtower]]
-The solution is pretty simple. If player is in doubt about character's name, they can ask a [[DM]]. Or if they disagree with a ruling by a DM, then they can politely state own case to [[Jjjerm]]. Either solution should set the record straight and keep players from having to delete a char after playing with him for a while.
+If you believe that a character is using a famous name which might detract from the game, please [[Contacting_DMs | contact a DM]] about it.
 :"As a DM it's almost impossible for us to know all names that violate the rules of naming. We come from different parts of the world. And we come from many different backgrounds, which means our background knowledge is not the same.
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 :So if you see a name that you think is against the rules, do not hesitate to tell the DMs. We will then google it, and make a stand on it.
-:The longer a char exist with an illegal name, the more painful it will be to the player. And taking such a name (or a name that does not cross the line, but close) might be fun for a short while, but it doesn't excactly impress the DMs when it comes to rating a player." [[Qizzia]]
+:The longer a char exist with an illegal name, the more painful it will be to the player. And taking such a name (or a name that does not cross the line, but close) might be fun for a short while, but it doesn't excactly impress the DMs when it comes to rating a player."  -Qizzia
 === Modified appearances ===
+Modification of character appearance to add wings, tails, or any feature not available through normal character creation, is not allowed.  Offending characters will be deleted, and repeat offenders may be banned.
-There are also some programs out there which may tempt some people to modify the appearance of their characters with wings, tails, etc. We do '''NOT''' allow this. We'll try to give you a chance on this one, since we understand that Ego, not Intellect, is at the helm. We will only delete the modded character on the the first offense, and save banning for the second.
+Skin and hair colors are expected to be appropriate for a character's chosen race.  Characters with inappropriate skin or hair color will be asked to remake, or change colors in the [[Character_Customization#Character_Editing_Room | character editing room]].
-It is also forbidden to use any heads or body parts (for example from [[hakpak]]s) that would make your character appear missing part of their bodies to other players without additional downloads.
-=== Special characters ===
+Non-standard head models or other body parts added through [[hakpak]]s are not allowed, as they will be invisible to any player without the correct modification.  Characters with non-standard heads will be asked to remake, or change their head model in the [[Character_Customization#Character_Editing_Room | character editing room]].
-Players don't need something visual like a floaty-title or angel wings to make own character special. The really special characters are those who are [[roleplay]]ed well, and who are in some way true to life, not the ones that throw up a big, neon, "I'M SPECIAL" sign in other player's faces.
+=== Special Characters ===
+The most special and enjoyable characters are those that are [[roleplay]]ed well, and not those with unusual appearances or features.
+Any player who desires a special feature, appearance, or race may spend a [[Epic_Sacrifice | Major Character Retirement Award]] to request it.
-Should players still desire some exceptional name or look, their only chance on Arelith would be [[5% roll]].
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