Inspired and adapted from many, many different rule lists.[/align]
Subsection A: Ethics of the Game
-i.
All site rules apply.
Read them. Follow them. Live them.
-ii. This is first and foremost a game. As such, the primary goal is to have fun.
-iii. This is first and foremost a game. As such, the secondary goal is to play to win. Always play to your win condition as outlined in your role PM.
-iv. You may not quote your Role PM. At all. You also may not quote any Mod to Player communication or any other outside communication be in PM, QuickTopic, or other.
--That being said, paraphrasing is, of course, just fine.
-v. The use of encryption, invisible text, hidden messages in tags, very small text, or anything along those lines is strictly prohibited.
--This falls under cheating and will be dealt with by a strict and harsh judgement.
-vi. If you somehow find a way to edit or delete posts in thread, you may NOT do so unless given EXPLICIT permission by me.
-vii. Do not pretend like I have edited your post. Don't do it.
--This falls under impersonating the moderator and will be dealt with by a strict and harsh judgement.
-viii. That being said, do NOT try to impersonate me.
This is my color. Do not touch it.
-ix. Be polite and treat one another with respect. In other words, don't be a dick. This will be henceforth referred to as the 'Don't be a Dick Clause.'
--I reserve the right to determine whether this rule is infringed upon by a post, however if you feel that someone is violating this rule, contact me with your concerns.
-i. This game is a commitment. You are expected to maintain a reasonable level of activity throughout the game for as long as you are a part of it.
-ii. If you go for 48 hours or more without posting in thread, you will be prodded. All prods will contain the following:
--"It's been awhile since you've posted. Please remedy that."
-iii. If you fail to respond to my prod within 24 hours, you will be automatically force replaced.
-iv. You may receive up to three prods during the course of the game. If you require a fourth, you will automatically be force replaced.
-v. If you won't be able to post, you may request a Vacation/Limited Access as long as you obey the following restrictions
--You must post your V/LA in thread. If you PM it to me, it will be posted in thread with the next vote count. However it is still requested that you post it in thread.
--I will likely approve any V/LA of a week or shorter, but if it is longer, I will likely replace you.
--That being said, if you require repeated V/LAs--more than can be considered reasonable--I may replace you.
Article II- The Day Phase
-i. If you have the ability to vote, you must do so using one of the following formats:
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Vote: Lord Mhork
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VOTE: Lord Mhork
-ii. Votes should be done on a new line. If they are not, I won't count them.
--That being said, if you are trying to use this rule to fakehammer/fakevote and game the system, I will interpret the vote in the way that is most detrimental to your faction. Don't test me.
-iii. You may use a nickname or abbreviation in a vote as long as it is clear to whom you are referring. For instance:
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VOTE: LM
-iv. While not specifically required, unvotes are very much appreciated. Especially in the following fomats:
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Unvote: Lord Mhork
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UNVOTE: Lord Mhork
-v. If a player receives votes equal to half of the playerbase, rounded down, plus one, he will be lynched.
-vi. When a player is lynched, the thread will be locked as soon as I make it to the thread and see the lynch. That player will then be declared dead and his role will be revealed unless another role prevents that.
-vii. If half of the playerbase, rounded down, plus one vote to
No Lynch
, the day will end and there will be no death.
-viii. I will post a vote count as often as I can, but no more than once per page.
--If you feel I am shirking my responsibility to post vote counting, feel free to request one in thread.
-ix. If you see that I made a mistake in a vote count, please say so in thread and I will fix it.
-x. When a majority is reached, that player is lynched. No votes or unvotes will be counted after the 'Hammer' vote
--Hammer referring to the final vote on a player, lynching him.
Subsection B: The Deadline
-i. During the day, all living players may may discuss and vote.
-ii. A day phase will have an initial deadline of 18 days.
-iii. Extensions may be allowed for the deadline, assuming there are extenuating circumstances.
-iv. Deadlines are, of course, not bankable.
-v. You have the day to lynch a player. If the deadline is reached and there is not a majority voting a player, the day will end in a No Lynch.
-i. While not strictly speaking a phase, Twilight refers to the time between the 'Hammer' vote and my posting a death scene.
-ii. During Twilight all living players, including whomever is being lynched, may continue to speak as though it were the day.
-iii. During Twilight no votes or unvotes will be counted. The lynch is final.
-iv. Note that Twilight will not be consistent, nor should it be expected to be so. It is not a right, but simply the byproduct of me not being on the website 24/7.
Article III- The Night Phase
Subsection A: Night Actions
-i. If you have an Activated Night Action, you may PM me during the Night to let me know that you are using it.
-ii. If you fail to send me a PM telling me you are using an action, it will be assumed you are not using that action.
-iii. If the action is Compulsive and you fail to send me a PM telling me you are using an action, your target will be randomly chosen from all legal targets.
-iv. If you have a QuickTopic for the Night Phase, it will be unlocked for the duration of the Night and you may post there freely as long as you obey the Game Rules.
v. If you have a factional kill, you must not only submit your target, but also whomever is performing the kill.
-i. During the Night the main thread will be closed and you may not communicate with any players unless specifically allowed to.
-ii. A Night will last for 48 hours.
-iii. Extensions may be allowed for the deadline, but only in very rare circumstances where it is necessary.
-iv. Once the deadline is reached, no further Night Actions will be accepted.
Subsection C: Night Action Resolution
-i. Night Actions will resolve according to the following list:
- Copy
Hide
Bus
Block
Redirect
Protect
Miscellaneous
Kill
Recruit
Investigate
-ii. If I paint myself into a corner and reach a situation where I don't know what to do, I will ask someone qualified to help me make the judgement.
-iii. If you are confused or have a question on how actions will resolve, feel free to PM me.
Article IV- Miscellaneous
-i. I am the Lord thy Mod. Feel free to contact me by in-thread post or PM if you have questions, comments, complaints, or feedback.
-ii. I reserve the right to change these rules at any time for any reason with or without warning. I will, however, tell you about it in thread.
-iii. In Non-Theme games, flavor is purely original and for my own amusement only. In Theme games, I reserve the right to interpret the source material however I wish.
--This means that anything can happen. Darth Vader can be a Vanilla Townie, Red Shirt can be a Deathproof Day Vigilante, Harry and Draco can be Day Mason Lovers--anything can happen.
-iv. In cased you missed it above, it's worth repeating.
This is me. Don't imitate me.
-v. I use a
Super Special Website
in order to determine who receives which role. It's entirely and completely random.
-vi. Obey the SPIRIT of the rules. If it seems you are exploiting technicalities or purposely utilizing vague or unclear rules, you will be treated as though you are cheating.
-vii. It is better to ask than be Mod-Killed. If a rule seems unclear to you, please ask. I am more than happy to clarify.
-viii. Mod-Kills are treated in the following manner: you will be immediately be removed from the game and converted to a
. This is a very bad thing and I don't want to do it. Don't make me do it.
