Disclaimer – this site has been voluntarily rated R but its administrators and is for over 16’s only. Please be aware that some threads contain graphic violence, sex and gore; these threads will be clearly marked by the label ‘Adult Content’ (AC). Again, this forum is not suitable for those under the age of 16. You have been warned.
- >> your character name should be your screen name. (i.e. Your character is John, and your screen name is John).
>> if the name is common and already in use then register with a pet name or nickname (i.e. JD). You may also register firstname lastname (i.e. John Doe).
>> only one character per account; new character = new account.
>> until your application is approved, please post only in the pending applications thread.
>> please aim to have completed your application within seven days; if you are having trouble please let an admin know.
>> please use the templates provided.
>> applications that appear to have been abandoned will be moved to the Graveyard section – PM an admin if you want an extension or you want it dredged back up.
>> please make sure to keep your graphics within the specified limits; avatars: 150 (width) x 2o0 (height) pixels; signatures: 300 (height) x 600 (width).
>> please wait until your application has been accepted before using avatars and other graphics.
>> good spelling and grammar are required on this site, (we are intermediate-advanced) though no one is perfect. If you don't have a word processor with a spell checker, ask an administrator, we will be happy to point you towards Open Office or some such free software.
>> we will have some activity checks from time to time; if you don’t post in one or leave an appropriate away message then we will deactivate your account. Don’t worry! If you come back we can always reactive your account – we’re nice like that.
>> if you know you’re going to be away, please do post an Away Message.
>> respect toward other members is paramount – keep all arguments and disagreements in PMs or IM.
>> we will not tolerate bullying on Web Of Blood – if you have any concerns then please alert an admin.
>> PM an admin if you have any problems or questions whatsoever, it’s why we’re here!
>> Have fun! Seriously, this is a hobby and we do it for our own twisted amusement - take a chill pill and let's
- >> all in character posts should be written in the third person POV, past tense. (he did, she said, he walked etc).
>> There is not a minimum post length however please note that one line posts are not appropriate. Try to match your partners post length - give them something to work with.
>> Please be mindful of plot continuity. Feel free to have multiple threads on the go but make sure relationships and so on are consistent.
>> There is no hard-set activity requirement, but we would like to see that players are involved and active. So, one post a week should be achievable.
>> Power-gaming, god-modding, meta-gaming and anything else along those lines are no-go topics. Just because you know something OOC, doesn’t mean your character knows it too.
- >> please remember that the cbox is publicly visible.
>> keep it strictly pg-13 kids, some of us have more delicate sensibilities.
>> the cbox is OOC but we do go in for IC shenanigans too.
>> no advertising in the cbox – we have an advertising section for that.
>> no negative comments about other rpg sites. Sorry but we don’t really want to hear it.
>> no spamming, arguments, abusive comments, flaming, deliberately antagonistic comments or generally taking over the cbox. Some of us like to get a word in edgeways and we like to have a nice, happy environment to RP in.
>> while swearing is okay, please don't cuss every other word. We don’t want a wall of effing and blinding.
>> while the chatbox is a discussion area for members, please think carefully before discussing your problems – do you really want the world to see it?