Post by ~THE OWNERS-BE AFRAID~ on Jun 16, 2019 3:42:34 GMT -6
The Official Rulebook
Last Updated: 16/06/2019
Information: We are remaking this as the former rules thread was old and needed some adjustments. Please make sure you read!
Policy: By joining the site, you are indicating that you are going to follow and obey the rules posted on this thread. If you are not going to obey the rules you are in agreement that you will take on the consequences and punishment of whatever rule you have disobeyed.
Post by ~THE OWNERS-BE AFRAID~ on Jun 16, 2019 3:52:22 GMT -6
Forum Based
All of this information has been put together to make sure that you and the members around you are comfortable. If you criticize against the rules, we suggest that this site is not the site for you.
Respect yourself. Wouldn't expect to see this rule on here, eh? Well, by saying this we mean that you will learn through experience here to learn how to respect yourself. That means this site does not allow nudes of yourself or any other type of criticism against yourself. You are who you are and we will learn to accept you how you are here.
Respect everyone on this site. That includes: opinions, beliefs, and ways of doing things. We here at Survivor Cats Reformation encourage open ideas and opinions to hear out every single member, be it admin or new member, to make sure every voice is heard.
No cussing. We briefly accept hell or damn. However, we don't want these words being overused any where. This is really a pg-rated site and we don't really want to see any cussing, especially if aimed directly at someone.
No flaming religions. While we can tolerate discussions about religions, the moment it gets out of hand and turns into an argument you are expected to stop the conversation and staff are too by whatever means necessary. At SCR we welcome all religions, be you Christian or Atheist or Pagan, and you are expected to respect others' religion.
No trail-posting others. Trail-posting is a form of how one will continually post after another person because they are angry or criticizing that member. This is a form of harassment and not tolerated.
Avoid doom and gloom. While we understand that you may have trouble in your own life, and you are allowed to talk about your life (in private and main), don't become self-absorbed and don't be all depressing and emo (/cut, ect.). If you are seen doing that repeatedly after a warning you can be banned.
Post by ~THE OWNERS-BE AFRAID~ on Jun 16, 2019 4:40:45 GMT -6
Roleplaying Based
These are the overall roleplaying rules for this site. High positions will be PM the rule set for such roles, however everything else shall be listed here.
Regarding Character Limit There is currently no character limit but please have no more characters than you can RP. If you are not active with a cat, we request you put it up for adoption in the Orphanage instead of killing it. When putting a cat up for adoption, please include all information about that cat!
Regarding the Word Minimum The minimum is 100 words (or 539 characters if you want to be precise). It is very easy if you describe the setting, what your cat is doing, thinking, feeling, ect. Just don't spam OOC about how much you hate the limit. If you're an incompetent imbecile who can't post 100 words, then you should join another site or request help from an admin or another member. There are many members who would be willing to help you if you ask nicely enough.
Regarding to God-modding God-modding is when you are basically making your cat god. It has other meanings, but on this site, thats how its defined.
~Wrong example: Snakepaw struck out at Banepaw's ear, claws tearing through. Banepaw felt no pain at all, it was nothing but a mere scratch. ~Correct example Snakepaw struck out at Banepaw's ear, claws tearing through. Banepaw flinched, he felt pain seer through the wound as blood seeped into his fur.
Regarding Powerplaying Powerplaying is when you control another person's cat without their consent.
~Wrong example Rockclaw grabbed Briarstorm by his scruff, slamming him into the nearby tree and knocking him out. ~Correct example Rockclaw tried to grab Briarstorm by his scruff, hoping to knock him out by slamming him against the nearby tree.
Regarding Medicine Cats and Herbs Only medicine cats and their apprentices are to know anything about herbs. Other cats can have a faint knowledge of common treatmeants, like the use of poppyseeds, cobwebs, and marigold. That's all.
~Wrong example Shrewpaw rushed into the den. He saw Bloodpaw bleeding heavily. He searched through the herbs, seeing as though he had memorized them all, and pulled out the exact herbs for use with ease. ~Correct example Shrewpaw rushed into the den, seeing Bloodpaw bleeding heavily. Biting his lip, he grabbed what he thought to be marigold and cobwebs, and began to clumsily apply them, hoping the medicine cat wasn't too far away.
Regarding Borders The borders are there for a reason. They are not to be crossed. If your cat from another clan is caught on another's land, they are to be chased off. You are to label the thread stating in some way that it is a trespassing. Either the cat gets chased off, or a patrol catches the cat close to the border, or the patrol scents that cat and reports it. ~Example of thread title. A Dangerous Visit [Dove Trespasses]
Regarding Forbidden Loves Not every cat is going to fall in love with someone from another clan. And nobody gets away with it so easily. In the books, Graystripe and Silverstream nearly get caught a lot of times and many cats suspected things. Well, the same applies here. If you want a forbidden romance, please alert the clan leader of both clans. The two leaders will discuss how to handle it amongst themselves. If you don't want to do that, then your cats will probably end up being caught.
Regarding StarClan Signs and Omens Usually, only highspot cats [leaders, deputies, medicine cats, medicine cat apprentices] will receive signs from StarClan. Rarely do warriors or apprentices. And very rarely do kits. If you want your cat to have a vision from StarClan, PM the leader of the clan with the vision and purpose of vision. For major omens with medicine cats, alert the leader of these as well so they know what is going on.
Regarding Major Clan Plots Major clan plots cannot just be started randomly and expected to be carried out by everyone. For major clan plots, please PM both leader and deputy, and they will approve or deny it. And the plot cannot just involve one or two cats. It needs to involve a lot of cats, otherwise, nobody will want to support it. All Clan Plots must support the current Site Plot of the time, and not interfere or delay it.
Regarding Litters/Re-adoptions Parents of a litter have the right to re-adopt back any kit whose role-player has become inactive, provided they have marked this condition clearly in the kit adoption thread. This only applies if the kit in question was hardly role-played, did not have a role-played or stated death, the former character's role-player did not leave a statement saying said kit was to be considered dead/unavailable, and the period of inactivity is no older then one year. All proof must be sent to the owners along with the request to re-adopt the kit/character. Former Role-players must be warned via PM and given a week to respond and claim their character. The owners' decision on the matter is final.
Regarding Names When choosing a name for a kit, please check the Clan Names post. Also, please check the Name Claims thread (found in Creation) to make sure the name isn't already being used. If you are requesting to use a taken name, you will be requested to change it. It is also good to check the Clan Header located in each camp board, to ensure your cat's name is not too similar to already existing characters.
Post by ~THE OWNERS-BE AFRAID~ on Jun 16, 2019 4:56:19 GMT -6
Chatbox Based
Yes, there are rules for the cbox. Obey them cause there are many people on the chatbox that can ban or kick you.
ALL RULES FROM THE FORUM SECTION APPLY IN THE CHATBOX AS WELL
No talking back to moderators or owners on the cbox. They were given those powers for a reason. If you believe that the staff has done something wrong/unfair, please report it to Feather and she will take care of it appropriately. Even better, provide her with a screenshot. (To screenshot press prnt scn on your keyboard and paste it in paint.)
Respect everyone. Respect the staff in the cbox and respect the members. Don't argue in main chat, don't be a pest, and don't insult others. You can figure out the rest.
No posing to be some one else. We really hate that the most, please be yourself, 'kay? And no, we don't care if you have the same name as someone like Squirrelflyer and Squirrelheart <- those are two different names, rofl.
No roleplaying in the chatbox. We have the forum for a reason, and we have a chatbox for a reason. The forum is meant for roleplaying, not random chatter in RPing boards; The cbox is meant for chatter and not roleplaying. Roleplaying in the cbox is a 24/7 rule and will result in warnings and banning.
No advertising. It should be obvious, but do NOT advertise in the cbox. You can put a site as your xat homepage, yes, but no advertising. If you want to advertise, you are encouraged to post in the advertising and affiliate board.
Post by ~THE OWNERS-BE AFRAID~ on Jun 16, 2019 5:05:11 GMT -6
Discord Based
Yes, there are rules for the discord. Obey them cause there are many people on the discord that can ban or kick you.
ALL RULES FROM THE FORUM SECTION APPLY IN THE DISCORD AS WELL
Respect yourself and all others on this discord. Bullying, harassment and sexual or racial language/pictures are NOT tolerated and will result in an instant and immediate permanent ban.
Keep in mind we are rated PG13. Do not post anything inappropriate in any of the channels. Keep all topics in their correct channels.
No swearing, no flaming religions. Minor hell and damn are fine but must not be over-used. Religious discussion is allowed but must not turn into drama; admins will step in and finish it by whatever means necessary.
No talking back to administrators or owners on the discord. If they tell you to stop, you must stop, or you can be banned. They are here to help and protect you.
No roleplaying in the discord. This is what we have our lovely site for! Get over here and post, not there!
No advertising. We have affiliates on SCR for that, there is no need for any adverts to be placed in the discord.
No spoiling site plots! If you have the privilege of future knowledge, whether site plot or clan plot, keep it to yourself. You can be immediately banned if you reveal sensitive info.
Have fun. Yes, that's it. Have fun, be polite, and listen to your admins. The discord is there for your enjoyment, after all. We look forward to seeing you around!
Post by ~THE OWNERS-BE AFRAID~ on Jun 16, 2019 5:39:55 GMT -6
Additional Information
This site has been running for over 14 years. The current Owner is Feather and the Co-Owner is Spotted. Feather has been Owner since September 2013, and is a mad genius at plots, online already when the rest of us pop up, and been here since before January 2012. Spotted has been Co-Owner since December 2013 and was an admin long before that, having been a member of SCR since February 2009. Several honourable admins have been here for many years as well, in particular Fang and Shine, and let's not forget our awesome former owner Fleet!
All credits go to everyone who assisted in the original creation of all RuleBook threads, including Micah, Sandy, Leafpaw, Mossstorm, Kayla, Fleet, Fang and Shine. All edits and updates credited to Feather and Spotted.
If you have any queries regarding anything found in the RuleBook threads, please feel free to private message us on this account, or contact our normal accounts: The one, the only FEATHER! & SpoodleDoodles