Post by Indigo on Jul 6, 2013 8:55:34 GMT -5
the facts
By joining Lands of Abhaya you are agreeing to follow all of these rules.
You can have as many characters as you want in your account.
Each person is allowed an unlimited number of characters on this site. However, if you take on more characters then you can keep up with, the staff will ask you to either put some up for adoption or find a way to eliminate them in the role play.
Each member is allowed to have one 'solo' alpha on the site. However you may become a mated alpha to another player and rule over a pack that way. (If you go over board on this we will ask you to give up some of your power.)
You are only allowed to post in 4 threads at one time. We want activity, but not chaos.
No super powers, extreme colors, etc. You may do unique looking wolves on this site, but if you think it's totally outlandish please ask Indigo before using the image. Also wolves may have a ear tag or radio collar. This Is A Semi Realistic RP!
You may join the following animals besides wolves: black bears, grizzly bears, mountain lions, lynx, foxes, coyotes. These animals may be played in all boards, and can settle down in a territory. PM staff when you found a place where you want your den, and we'll create the board for you!
We will have an activity check every month to make sure that your account is active. If you miss the period to check in without reason, your characters will be sent to the adoption center and your account deleted.
We have a thread located in the important information board, called wolf species. Inside here are a variety of wolves that can be played here on LOA. The only thing I want you to do is consider creating a pack based on that particular sub species. Since it is highly unlikely a Gray Wolf would tolerate a wolf from an entirely different place. So if you want to join one of the other types, feel free and we'll work something out.
the registration
No, you may not use names like devil666 or Wolf_Lover for your display name. Make certain that your display name is what you want us to call you. Nothing inappropriate please, or it will be changed by the staff without warning.
No overly large signatures. If you're using a graphic it can be no larger than 200x500 or if your using icons it should be no more than two rows of icons. Basically, do not stretch the page horizontally or vertically.
OOC fighting will not be tolerated. You do it, and we have the rights to ban you from this site. You may, of course, fight In Character while posting, but fighting with a character's handler will cause trouble and there will be consequences.
If you are having problems with someone, PM the staff FIRST. Explain the problem in detail, as well as the person's name, and we will work it out.
You will be expected to be TOLERANT at the least of other people in OOC, no matter how much you hate them.
the application
No Mary-Sue or Gary-Stu’s. As this is an advanced board, we expect the characters to be well developed. This means there have to be flaws and points of weakness. Things they’re good at it, things they detest. Nobody’s perfect, not even me which – I know – is hard to believe.
Don't complain to an Admin if no packs are up for claim.. or if your favored adoptable is no longer available. Instead make your own characters.
Before your character biography is accepted do not post anywhere else.
Your characters should have a picture of some sort to represent them. Actual photographs, paintings, etc are all welcome. If the character is unique in appearance please get permission before using that pic. (Like strange eye colors / pelt combination)
Whether you get accepted or not depends wholly on your application. Don't just rush through it – actually work on it because it can help you feel out who your character is. Character application password is "..monkey see monkey do".
When a ban is put in place by the staff, players are to listen to that ban. It is not going to be forever, and will eventually be lifted again.
the in-character
All pack members must respect the alpha pair.. What the Alpha says goes in most cases, and it's not wise to mouth off.
All pack members are responsible in taking care of the pups, no matter if there are specific babysitters. All pack members are required to hunt except for the sick, injured and elderly.
Protecting the territory is usually the Alpha's job, but a pack member may also defend the land if they spot a rogue trying to sneak across the borders.
Mating with rogues are forbidden by law, that does not mean you have to obey it. The only advice we have is to not get caught in the act.
You may live your life as a rogue in non-claimed lands. Rogues are also allowed to mate and produce pups. To start a new pack, be sure to ask an admin for permission.
Loner bands are allowed on LOA. If a band happens to have four or more wolves played by different players, then they may ask for their own territory or go in and challenge a pack for their lands.
You are allowed to leave the pack at any time and take your characters else where.
Fighting is allowed on the site as well. A fight consists of eight posts in total. The first two are entrance posts, and the following six are wolves / animals fighting with one another. Each post should have three attacks in it, only one attack may be blocked per turn. Whoever is the most realistic will win the fight.
You have 48 hours between posts, if you do not respond within that time the other players wins the match. Fights happen because of: Rank, Territory disputes, Mates, Family troubles, Stress, Etc.
The fight will be judged by two members of staff, both of which will discuss whom they think deserves to win the match.
Feel free to create your own plots with other members, as long as they don't clash with the site wide plot.
the rating
Sex // Pregnancy – No role playing detailed mating scenes please. Pregnancy is allow, but seeing as this is realism, you are limited to 6 pups at one time. Either ensure you have a player for your pups or send their bios over to the Adoption Center.
Cursing is allowed, but please don't make it a first language for your character. No one goes around cursing all the time.
the rest
God-modding is a definite no. If you don't know what that means, look it up. Though I have to wonder how long you've been role-playing.
Respect is a complete must have on this site. We will not tolerate any sort of harassment.
This is an Advanced role-play site, which means that the posts must be lengthy and well written. A minimum of 300 words per post. As for grammar, try and keep it at a fairly high level. We understand that people make typos but a post riddled with errors is not what we're looking for.
Admin have the final say. No matter what.
You may advertise for other sites, but only in the advertisement board, not on your signature or in any of your posts.
the finale
Have fun! Because when you have fun, we have fun – and that's all we really want, right?
the disclaimer
The content of this site is copyrighted to it's admins. Character profiles or plottage are copyrighted to their owners and creators.
These rules are subject to change at any time. Check back often to check for new rules.