Twisted MUCK Rules and Regulations - Revision history

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‎Character Limits

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 * [[Twisted_MUCK_Rules_and_Regulations/specifics|Detailed Specifics]] - Extended versions of the rules on this page to clarify everything and prevent confusion.
 * [[Twisted_MUCK_Rules_and_Regulations/etc|Misc Rules]] - The stuff that shouldn't need to be said but has to be defined somewhere.<br />
 You aren't required to read these but it's probably a good idea to scan them over once if this rules page doesn't scare you off. Feel free to ask [[:Category:Staff|staff]] if you have any questions.

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 ===Before we begin===
-This page was previously very long and very wordy. We'd had problem players who wanted to over analyse every detail and honestly it just made it a mess that no one was willing to take the time to read. There where some important parts but for the sake of sanity let's branch those off into their own pages. For example players who have played on similar games don't need to know what TS and Powergaming are but just in case you don't understand these terms or need a refresher course they should probably still be defined somewhere. Other pages detail our rules in specifics where we have to say things that people should probably already know. You aren't required to read these but it's probably a good idea to scan them over once if this rules page doesn't scare you off.
+This page was previously very long and very wordy. We'd had problem players who wanted to over analyse every detail and honestly it just made it a mess that no one was willing to take the time to read. There where some important parts but for the sake of sanity let's branch those off into their own pages. For example players who have played on similar games don't need to know what TS and Powergaming are but just in case you don't understand these terms or need a refresher course they should probably still be defined somewhere.
 * [[Twisted_MUCK_Rules_and_Regulations/terminology|Common Terminology]] - A list of terms and phrases used here and elsewhere and breakdowns about the type of staff we have.
-* [[Twisted_MUCK_Rules_and_Regulations/specifics|Detailed Specifics]] - Specifics about particular subjects talked about on our rules to spare this page becoming a textbook.
+* [[Twisted_MUCK_Rules_and_Regulations/specifics|Detailed Specifics]] - Extended versions of the rules on this page to clarify everything and prevent confusion.
-* [[Twisted_MUCK_Rules_and_Regulations/etc|Misc Rules]] - The overly dry extended rule stuff that should probably go without saying.
+* [[Twisted_MUCK_Rules_and_Regulations/etc|Misc Rules]] - The stuff that shouldn't need to be said but has to be defined somewhere.<br />
-It should be noted again that the pages above are largely leftovers from our old overly detailed rules pages and there may be parts that don't feel like they mesh with the rest of the game because of it. Always ask a staff member if you're confused about something.
+You aren't required to read these but it's probably a good idea to scan them over once if this rules page doesn't scare you off. Feel free to ask [[:Category:Staff|staff]] if you have any questions.
 :'''Disclaimer''': The staff of TwistedMUCK can admittedly be a bit gruff at times, but the same can be true of anyone. We will not be treating anyone any differently than we do each other for any reason. It is understood we are all adults on this game. If you are easily offended by ''foul language, occasional descriptions of violence, sarcastic statements, and differing opinions'' then this is probably not the game for you. That said, publicly fighting between players or oppressive behavior '''is not tolerated''' and in severe cases will result in banning. Please be respectful to each other within reason.

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 If you play on one of our [[Affiliates|affiliate]] games you may not need to apply to bring your character over! Talk to a member of our staff. Be advised, certain adjustments might be necessary. Characters brought over in this fashion may also receive a nifty banner on their profile pages showing which game they came from.
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 * [[Twisted_MUCK_Rules_and_Regulations/terminology|Common Terminology]] - A list of terms and phrases used here and elsewhere and breakdowns about the type of staff we have.
-* [[Twisted_MUCK_Rules_and_Regulations/specifics|Character Specifics]] - Specifics about the different types of characters on Twisted and a detailed version of the rules about them.
+* [[Twisted_MUCK_Rules_and_Regulations/specifics|Detailed Specifics]] - Specifics about particular subjects talked about on our rules to spare this page becoming a textbook.
 * [[Twisted_MUCK_Rules_and_Regulations/etc|Misc Rules]] - The overly dry extended rule stuff that should probably go without saying.
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 ==NPC Characters==
-You don't need to build a wiki page or turn in an application for NPCs. We only ask that you make a wiki page if one of them becomes a regular. NPCs on Twisted, regardless of how much power they may have elsewhere, are considered powerless compared to all other characters. Unless they're being used for a plot, they always lose fights, they won't come in and save the day at the last second. They are NON-PLAYER CHARACTERS who exist to help flesh out the world around them, they're not a get-out-of-applying-free card. That said, feel free to include as many as you need for a scene. If you don't like the idea of other players using those NPCs in other scenes then we suggest you speak to staff or consider adding a wiki page for them.
+You don't need to build a wiki page or turn in an application for NPCs. We only ask that you make a wiki page if one of them becomes a regular. NPCs on Twisted, regardless of how much power they may have elsewhere, are considered powerless compared to all other characters. Unless they're being used for a plot, they always lose fights, they won't come in and save the day at the last second. They are NON-PLAYER CHARACTERS who exist to help flesh out the world around them, they're not a get-out-of-applying-free card. That said, feel free to include as many as you need for a scene. If you don't like the idea of other players using those NPCs in other scenes then we suggest you speak to staff or consider adding a wiki page for them. Please see [[Twisted_MUCK_Rules_and_Regulations/specifics#NPCs and Puppets|NPCs and Puppets]] for more details.

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	==Bringing Characters From Our Affiliate Program==		==Bringing Characters From Our Affiliate Program==
−	If you play on one of our [[Affiliates\|affiliate]] games you may not need to apply to bring your character over! Talk to a member of our staff. Be advised, certain adjustments might be necessary. Characters brought over in this fashion also receive a nifty banner on their profile pages showing which game they came from.	+	If you play on one of our [[Affiliates\|affiliate]] games you may not need to apply to bring your character over! Talk to a member of our staff. Be advised, certain adjustments might be necessary. Characters brought over in this fashion may also receive a nifty banner on their profile pages showing which game they came from.

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	==RULE NUMBER ONE: LOGGING==		==RULE NUMBER ONE: LOGGING==
−	[[File:Log_commercial.jpg\|right\|150px]]This is at the top because it's important. Yes. '''We expect you to log your scenes'''. We'd like it if you'd share your scenes with us by posting them on this wiki, but it's not required. We use logs to see how a character has grown. If there is a conflict, logs are how we generally solve it. Logs are important. We will do everything we can to make logging as easy for you as possible, however. Heck, if you don't want to post logs yourself, ask staff - we'll do it for you if we have to. But log your scenes. Keep logs. If something needs to be omitted, put a tasteful fade to black where appropriate, but log. Log log log.	+	[[File:Log_commercial.jpg\|right\|150px]]This is at the top because it's important. Yes. '''We expect you to log your scenes'''. We'd like it if you'd share your scenes with us by posting them on this wiki, but it's not required. We use logs to see how a character has grown. If there is a conflict, logs are how we generally solve it. Logs are important. We will do everything we can to make logging as easy for you as possible, however. Heck,
		+	if you don't want to post logs yourself, ask staff - we'll do it for you if we have to. But log your scenes. Keep logs. If something needs to be omitted, put a tasteful fade to black where appropriate, but log. Log log log.
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		+	How important is logging? Well if you don't have a logged scene within 90 days of getting a character approved you run the danger of having it taken away. That's how important it is.

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	''In light of the recent influx of new players and characters we will also have to require a minimum of ten logs '''per active character''' before we will approve a new application. This is to show that you are using characters you've already been approved for.''		''In light of the recent influx of new players and characters we will also have to require a minimum of ten logs '''per active character''' before we will approve a new application. This is to show that you are using characters you've already been approved for.''

		+	===Idle Characters and Frobbing===
		+	As stated above you are allowed to have three idle characters at a time without any issues. But what defines a character as idle? Characters are given a grace period of '''90 days''' (approximately three months) before they are considered idle. Any scenes logged and posted during that time will reset that count. To restate again, if you have more than three idle characters the character that has been idle the longest will be in danger of being frobbed (removed). We are actually okay with frobbed characters being run as NPCs after this point, however be aware that not only will they have to adhere to the NPC rules (see below) but you might lose access to them if someone else should apply for them during that time. In other words if you don't want to lose access to characters make sure you keep them on the active list.
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	==NPC Characters==		==NPC Characters==

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	Also, don't demand a bunch of characters up front and expect them to be approved. We like to see people using the characters they have before we give them more. '''You must wait and use a new character at least a month before requesting another.''' Trust us when we say a month passes faster than you expect!		Also, don't demand a bunch of characters up front and expect them to be approved. We like to see people using the characters they have before we give them more. '''You must wait and use a new character at least a month before requesting another.''' Trust us when we say a month passes faster than you expect!

−	''In light of the recent influx of new players and characters we will also have to require a minimum of ten logs '''per active character''' before we will approve a new application. This is to show that you are using characters you've already been approved of.''	+	''In light of the recent influx of new players and characters we will also have to require a minimum of ten logs '''per active character''' before we will approve a new application. This is to show that you are using characters you've already been approved for.''

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	''In light of the recent influx of new players and characters we will also have to require a minimum of ten logs '''per active character''' before we will approve a new application. This is to show that you are using characters you've already been approved of.''		''In light of the recent influx of new players and characters we will also have to require a minimum of ten logs '''per active character''' before we will approve a new application. This is to show that you are using characters you've already been approved of.''
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	==NPC Characters==		==NPC Characters==

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 No, this isn't a section about limiting your abilities. Previously Twisted only allowed three characters per person without a special agreement with staff. However, upon reflection we're going to try and reverse that rule a bit. As long as you can show via logs (see above) that you can be active with multiple characters, we won't restrict you. HOWEVER, '''you are not allowed to have more than three IDLE characters at a time'''. What does this mean? Well, it means that if you have three idle characters already and you stop using another one, you're going to lose the character that hasn't been used in the longest amount of time. Basically we encourage your enthusiasm but don't pick up more characters than you can play at a time.
 Also, don't demand a bunch of characters up front and expect them to be approved. We like to see people using the characters they have before we give them more. '''You must wait and use a new character at least a month before requesting another.''' Trust us when we say a month passes faster than you expect!
 ==NPC Characters==