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 ===== Sundering Shadows's Interpretation of Role Playing =====
-Role Playing is the total assumption of a role separate from
+Roleplaying is the total assumption of a role separate from that of your own.
-that of your own. This implies that you become the person you are
+This implies that you become the person you are playing. When entering the
-playing. This entails when entering the virtual world of Sundering Shadows
+virtual world of Sundering Shadows you become the character you are playing
-you become totally the character you are playing, assuming that
+completely, assuming their attributes, including intelligence, age, etc. You
-characters attributes including intelligence, age, etc. You should
+should also completely leave the real world behind. Forget who you are IRL and
-also completely leave the real world behind. Forget who you are IRL
+become Conan or Grimsaddle or Fletch. Conversely, when you log out of the MUD
-and become Conan or Grimsaddle or Fletch. Conversely, when you log
+you should leave it behind. Don't take the mud to real life (RL) just as you
-out of the MUD you should leave it behind. Don't take the mud to RL
+don't take RL to the MUD. Two different worlds, two different people.
-just as you don't take RL to the MUD. Two different worlds, two
-different people.
-When rolling your character you are given ample opportunity to affect
+**Attributes**\\
-attributes of the character. When a character is completed we assume
+When rolling your character you are given ample opportunity to affect attributes
-that you will take on all the attributes you have. For example, if Fletch
+of the character. When a character is completed we assume that you will take on
-the archer rolled a 3 charisma, we expect that his description and
+all the attributes you have. These encompasses stats, skills, age, weight and
-personality should reflect this (note we don't use comeliness so charisma
+height, which should all be taken into consideration when roleplaying (RPing).
-encompasses appearance). We have age, weight, height here. All these things
+For example, if Fletch the archer rolled a 3 charisma, we expect that his
-should be considered when RPing.
+description and personality should reflect this (note we don't use comeliness so
+charisma encompasses appearance).
-Alignment is an important part of your character. When you choose an
+**Alignment**\\
-alignment on Sundering Shadows, you are declaring the way your character
+Alignment is an important part of your character. When you choose an alignment
-thinks morally and politically. It declares the nature of your
+on Sundering Shadows, you are declaring the way your character thinks morally
-thought and actions up to the point of your creation (note that you could
+and politically. It declares the nature of your thought and actions upto the
-have had 8 to 500 years of life before entering the realms of adventure)
+point of your creation (note that you could have had 8 to 500 years of life
-Alignments should guide your character's thoughts. It should guide
+before entering the realms of adventure) Alignments should guide your
-your character's actions. This isn't to say that an evil person can't
+character's thoughts. It should guide your character's actions. This isn't to
-do something good, but the reason for doing that good should be clear.
+say that a Evil person can't do something good, but the reason for doing that
+good should be clear.
-Interactions on SuS are what make the RP. Your interactions should be
+**Interactions**\\
-driven by your personality. Remember to leave RL in RL, assume the
+Interactions on SuS are what make the RP. Your interactions should be driven by
-other person will do the same. Interactions are real to THIS world.
+your personality. Remember to leave RL in RL, assume the other person will do
-That means that any type of interaction possible in the REAL world
+the same. Interactions are real to THIS world. That means that any type of
-could theoretically be done in THIS world. When interacting with
+interaction possible in the REAL world could theoretically be done in THIS
-people, remember its your character and their character. There is
+world. When interacting with people, remember its your character and their
-no connection to the real world and your person.
+character. There is no connection to the real world and your person.
-Interactions of any sort that are within the bounds of RP are legal.
+**Emotes**\\
-However, some may make people feel uncomfortable and take the fun of
+We roleplay through the use of <say>, <emote> and <emoteat>, as well as <souls>.
-the game away. That person can at that point, through any means
+When using these tools, remember that you can only control your own character
-necessary, make a statement along the lines of "OOC I am not comfortable
+and their extensions (your horse, animal companion, follower, etc.) Please avoid
-with this". The other person/people involved should at this point
+power poses (imposing your actions upon another creature) and meta poses
-STOP, immediately and forthwith. Any actions that are being taken
+(writing what you think instead of what you do). For clarifications, please see
-can then be assumed to have been completed and everyone can RP
+our <emoteat guide>.
-from that point, or the line of RP can be dropped entirely. If you
-do not STOP at this point, this is would be considered a violation
-of the Role-playing standards. You would be subject to multiple forms
-of punishment. If someone does not stop please send the complaint
-with a log to an administrator. Note, this is a situation that
-quitting out is acceptable.
-We truly feel that fun is achieved when you play a single character
+**Consent**\\
-to the maximum of the mud's capabilities. The more the mud becomes
+Interactions of any sort that are within the bounds of RP are legal. However,
-a community the more the mud will feel real and the more fun it
+some types of RP may make people feel uncomfortable and take the fun of the game
-will be. All your MUD experiences should shape your character.
+away. That person can at that point, through any means necessary, invoke the
-This means playing through bad ones as well as good ones. If
+Fade to Black rule (see <fade to black>). The other people involved should at
-you were to RP yourself into a bad situation and then give up
+this point STOP, immediately and forthwith, and resolve the situation as per the
-on the character, what have you accomplished? How will your
+Fade to Black guidelines. Additionally, please keep in mind that scenes that are
-character grow?
+sexual in nature require the OOC consent of everyone involved. It is
+everyone's prerogative to abstain from this line of RP and consent may be
+withdrawn at any time, without question.
-Finally, we are always looking for ways to improve the role play
+If you do not STOP when a Fade to Black request is voiced, you will be in
-on the mud. Always feel free to main constructive suggestions to
+violation of our rules and subject to multiple forms of punishment. If someone
-the immortals
+else does not stop, please send the complaint to <lawmail> and contact an admin
+or log off.
+We truly feel that fun is achieved when you play a single character to the
+maximum of the mud's capabilities. The more the mud becomes a community the more
+the mud will feel real and the more fun it will be. All your MUD experiences
+should shape your character. This means playing through bad ones as well as good
+ones. If you were to RP yourself into a bad situation and then give up on the
+character, what have you accomplished? How will your character grow?
+Finally, we are always looking for ways to improve the role play on the mud.
+Always feel free to make constructive suggestions to the immortals.

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