Guidelines

01. treat others how you wish to be treated; respect your fellow members, speak to them kindly, and include them in group activities. They’re your friends and family, and the peace of the community depends on your behavior. If someone has an issue with another member, they are to contact the admin immediately in order to solve the problem; those who act wrongly will be dealt with by the staff.

02. bad moon rising is rated PG-13 in order to adhere to the Proboards TOS. Explicit language, drug abuse, sex, and violence is not permitted in order to protect the site, its contents, and members from possible punishment as well as deletion.

03. upon acceptance, create a separate account for each character. Bad Moon Rising is a one account per character roleplay; no exceptions will be made. Out of character accounts are reserved for the staff, however, members may use their accounts to post out of character when necessary.

04. ensure you’re active. Out of character posts do not count; in character posts are your top priority. Members risk deletion by not maintaining their character’s activity, and will be warned by the staff before the end of each month. Those who are busy and need a hiatus or plan on leaving are asked to announce their departure in advance.

05. graphics ought to pertain to the character the account is created for. Images that distort the width of the forum will be removed; a maximum width of 500 per image is preferred. Please take this into consideration before creating or adding a graphic to your signature or post.

06. there is a minimum of one-hundred words per post, which excludes coding; also, keep in mind that quantity does not equate to quality. Correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar is key.

07. to ensure plots move forward and members do not overwhelm themselves, the staff have placed a limit on characters and threads. Members may create three characters, and are restricted to three threads at a time. Extra characters and threads may be purchased at the Roadhouse.

08. although bad moon rising takes place in an alternate universe, the characters themselves have not changed. It is important members remain true to the canon characters they wish to apply for or play. However, events and relationships portrayed in the show may not come to pass or change depending on the roleplayer and the course of the plot.

09. significant plots that affect a large group of characters must be discussed with the staff beforehand. The staff wish to monitor what is happening, especially plots that are large in scale.

10. do not harass another roleplayer or attempt to make another member's or character's decision for them. If you wish to include someone in a plot, you should contact them. Forcing someone into a plot, relationship, or situation is prohibited.