Board Thread:Forum Games/@comment-16502879-20131101190940

Since Forum Games is a bit more structured a board than Off Topic or such, it has stricter rules. They're still rather simple, though.

Follow the thread rules: It's simple: If the thread is "Answer a Question With a Question", don't step in and reply with just an answer. If the rules are deliberately changed by consensus, fine, but don't derail a thread without agreement.

Short version: Listen to the opening post.

No godmoding: Don't be too overpowered. This is simple. You're not undefeatable, and so it's not okay to have your character in an RP have rocket boots when everyone else has no technology above a bow. You're not indestructible or strong enough to bend steel unless that's part of the game, and if you're significantly stronger than average in any way, you're a problem, even if it's just from gaming the system.

Short version: You're only as strong as the other characters.

Let everyone control their character: This comes in many forms. Firstly, you can say what you do, but you can't say what the result is if it affects another character. Don't write, "I shoot you in the face, and you fall to the ground dead." Instead, write, "I shoot at your face." Next, don't say how someone reacts, ever. This means no saying something as minor as, "You scream in horror." Especially avoid saying how someone feels. This doesn't always apply to GMs, as if a supernatural entity is controlling a character or they're being faced with a spell designed to create fear, it's okay as long as they have a chance to avoid it.

Short version: Control your guys, not theirs.

About posting speed: This only applies to games where people have characters. Please give everyone a chance to react. Give people a bit of time to respond, instead of fighting a demon alone while they watch because you're too fast. Conversely, please don't just sit around forever without posting. It's inconsiderate, it slows down the game, and it's annoying. If you won't be able to post for a while, let people know. If you're going to drop out of something, do it instead of ignoring it forever.

Short version: Be patient, but he who hesistates is lost.

Responding is key: Do not just ignore what people do. If someone makes an attack at you, say how you reacted and whether you tried to dodge and such, instead of just ignoring their post. If someone talks to you, don't just walk past them to the cheese shop. If you have a reason for ignoring a player, tell the GM.

Short version: Don't ignore people/

No biting, no hair pulling: Stay civil. Argue with the character, not the player, and don't let your situation with another player cause disruption to a game.

''Short version: Everyone! Let's all be... NICE!'' 