Given that Twisted is a multiverse setting (multiple worlds and timelines intersecting) our rules have been adjusted to be as fair as possible given the types of characters and events which occur here. These rules are not set in stone and may be adjusted due to circumstances. Our staff is more than willing to help players when confusion over the rules occurs so please don’t be afraid to ask.
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TwistedMUCK Rules and Regulations
I'm going to try and set this up in the best layman's terms I can. We'll leave the more wordy descriptions elsewhere for the people and situations that specifically need them.
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.
- Common Terminology - A list of terms and phrases used here and elsewhere and breakdowns about the type of staff we have.
- Character Specifics - Specifics about the different types of characters on Twisted and a detailed version of the rules about them.
- Misc Rules - The overly dry extended rule stuff that should probably go without saying.
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.
RULE NUMBER ONE: LOGGING
Free-Form Consent-Based RP
TwistedMUCK is a Consent-Based RP game. In a nutshell that means that nothing happens unless everyone involved agree with it. However, that is cutting things a little short. Your characters don't have health. They don't have stats. As long as you play your characters accurately and you don't powergame other players you're mostly free to do whatever. Take whatever action is appropriate. However, if that action is to do something another player objects to - that's where the term "consent-based" comes from.
Basically there is always a way out. If someone puts a gun to your character's head and you're not comfortable with them dying, pose something happening. You knock the gun away. Someone comes in and saves you. Or simply just leave the scene. No one is going to make you take an action you don't approve of outside of specific situations (participating in larger plots, for example). But even then, don't think you have to run away from everything. On a game where Hell is a real place you can visit, being dead never has to be permanent, and it never has to mean you can't keep playing that character in a different fashion.
But as always though, if something happens and the parties involved can't agree on something - please reach out to staff. That is specifically what we're here for.
Character Limits
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
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.
Sexy Times and Other Adult Stuff
Officially we are required to state that we do not endorse players RPing out sex (or TS). We know it happens sometimes but it needs to be kept private. Don't include it in logs. Don't talk about it on open channels. If it involves underage characters we will take extreme action against the parties involved and it will lead to temporary or permanent bans. We assume everyone here is a consenting adult and can take responsibility for your own actions. Don't make staff get involved.
If you are pushed into a scene you don't want to be part of - leave it. Contact staff if necessary. We will not allow bullying in any form. If a scene gets too dark for you - leave it. Again, we assume everyone here is a consenting adult. You should be able to police your own scenes. If for some reason you cannot - contact staff.
Bringing Characters From Our Affiliate Program
If you play on one of our 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.
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