Post by erynthir on Sept 8, 2024 13:35:57 GMT -5
Guild Rules
The following rules apply for interactions in game, on the forums, and in all Discord channels. If you need any clarification or have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to myself or faedens .
The following rules apply for interactions in game, on the forums, and in all Discord channels. If you need any clarification or have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to myself or faedens .
Basics
• There is absolutely no tolerance for bigotry or harassment, including discourse or discussion that attacks anyone's identity. Examples of bigotry include, but are by no means limited to, racism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, and antisemitism.
• We are an LGBTQ+ friendly guild with queer leaders. We welcome and encourage members to freely express and celebrate their own identities and those of their characters.
• You must be 21 years of age or older to join [RES]. While we won't ask for any proof of your age, we will remove any guild members who are discovered to be lying about their age.
• There is absolutely no tolerance for bigotry or harassment, including discourse or discussion that attacks anyone's identity. Examples of bigotry include, but are by no means limited to, racism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, and antisemitism.
• We are an LGBTQ+ friendly guild with queer leaders. We welcome and encourage members to freely express and celebrate their own identities and those of their characters.
• You must be 21 years of age or older to join [RES]. While we won't ask for any proof of your age, we will remove any guild members who are discovered to be lying about their age.
Activity
• Our requirements for activity are not strict. The leaders are adults with full-time jobs who fully understand the demands and responsibilities of real life. We only ask that guild members communicate any changes to their activity levels as thoroughly as possible.
• If anything arises that will decrease your activity, we will not take any action to remove you from the guild provided you communicate as such. Real life will always be a priority, and if you need time away, let us know so that we can support you. We want everyone to be safe and well above all else.
• If someone goes inactive for two months with no communication whatsoever, they will be removed from the guild to keep things organized. Following removal due to inactivity without notice, you may rejoin the guild up to two more times. On the third instance of removal without communicated inactivity, rejoining will not be possible.
• The guild leaders will make an effort to reach out to members if they become suddenly inactive by way of a Discord DM, a private message via forums, and an in-game message following one month of inactivity without notice. We will not message more than once via each outlet of communication, as we do not intend to harass anyone.
• Our requirements for activity are not strict. The leaders are adults with full-time jobs who fully understand the demands and responsibilities of real life. We only ask that guild members communicate any changes to their activity levels as thoroughly as possible.
• If anything arises that will decrease your activity, we will not take any action to remove you from the guild provided you communicate as such. Real life will always be a priority, and if you need time away, let us know so that we can support you. We want everyone to be safe and well above all else.
• If someone goes inactive for two months with no communication whatsoever, they will be removed from the guild to keep things organized. Following removal due to inactivity without notice, you may rejoin the guild up to two more times. On the third instance of removal without communicated inactivity, rejoining will not be possible.
• The guild leaders will make an effort to reach out to members if they become suddenly inactive by way of a Discord DM, a private message via forums, and an in-game message following one month of inactivity without notice. We will not message more than once via each outlet of communication, as we do not intend to harass anyone.
IC vs OOC
• Mind the boundaries and triggers of guild members. Do not force anyone into a scene with subject matter that may include any such topics; for example, do not push someone who expresses discomfort with mention of alcohol consumption into a scene where characters may be consuming alcohol, such as a tavern.
• Please share your boundaries and triggers to the best of your ability. We will do our best to keep track of the limits of all guild members. There is no obligation to share any particular triggers publicly (or at all). If a scene arises that may include subject matter that triggers you or may cause you discomfort, you are welcome to reach out to the leaders to request to opt out for personal reasons, and we will understand.
• Consent can be revoked at any time. If a guild member initially consents to partake in writing a scene but becomes comfortable during the course of writing said scene, they can state as such. Do not pressure, belittle, or otherwise harass any guild member if such discomfort is expressed.
• Although Guild Wars 2 includes instances of bigotry in its setting, we do not welcome characters with bigoted views IC. This can create unnecessary tension that's best avoided outright, and we want to maintain an inclusive environment at all times. This includes characters expressing sentiments of ableism, homophobia, transphobia, racism, xenophobia, and the like. Characters may, however, express their experiences with bigotry and have such details in their backstories according to the game's lore, such as a charr character being poorly treated by humans.
• Do not let OOC conflicts spill into IC interactions. If any such conflicts cannot be handled privately between involved guild members, please let the leaders know so that we can help mediate any disagreements. There is always a solution, even if personalities sometimes clash, and we also want to be sure that no one is being harassed in any way.
• Mind the boundaries and triggers of guild members. Do not force anyone into a scene with subject matter that may include any such topics; for example, do not push someone who expresses discomfort with mention of alcohol consumption into a scene where characters may be consuming alcohol, such as a tavern.
• Please share your boundaries and triggers to the best of your ability. We will do our best to keep track of the limits of all guild members. There is no obligation to share any particular triggers publicly (or at all). If a scene arises that may include subject matter that triggers you or may cause you discomfort, you are welcome to reach out to the leaders to request to opt out for personal reasons, and we will understand.
• Consent can be revoked at any time. If a guild member initially consents to partake in writing a scene but becomes comfortable during the course of writing said scene, they can state as such. Do not pressure, belittle, or otherwise harass any guild member if such discomfort is expressed.
• Although Guild Wars 2 includes instances of bigotry in its setting, we do not welcome characters with bigoted views IC. This can create unnecessary tension that's best avoided outright, and we want to maintain an inclusive environment at all times. This includes characters expressing sentiments of ableism, homophobia, transphobia, racism, xenophobia, and the like. Characters may, however, express their experiences with bigotry and have such details in their backstories according to the game's lore, such as a charr character being poorly treated by humans.
• Do not let OOC conflicts spill into IC interactions. If any such conflicts cannot be handled privately between involved guild members, please let the leaders know so that we can help mediate any disagreements. There is always a solution, even if personalities sometimes clash, and we also want to be sure that no one is being harassed in any way.
OOC Discussion
• Please be mindful of the Terms of Service of ProBoards, found here. Mainly, be aware that ProBoards does not condone NSFW content, so all interactions IC and OOC via the guild website must be PG-13 at all times.
• The following discussions are restricted in Discord, in-game guild chat, and the forums: politics, controversial topics, debates, NSFW discussions, and excessive venting. It's acceptable to say you aren't feeling well or having an unpleasant day, but details are to be restricted to private chats to avoid creating tension or discomfort in public channels.
• Do not share any personal identifying information about yourself or anyone else in public chats. We cannot control private discussions between guild members, but we always encourage caution and good judgment.
• NSFW writing and art are acceptable in the designated channels on Discord. Please appropriately label all such content with any relevant warnings. All other channels must be kept PG-13.
• Please keep all in-game OOC guild chat PG-13. RP events may include mature topics (provided everyone consents to said topics). Outright ERP is for DMs or party chat among any guild members involved and consenting.
• Mind content warnings and trigger warnings. It's best practice to utilize spoiler tags with a warning in parenthesis for common triggering content, such as death, animal abuse, eating disorders, etc. When in doubt, give as much of a warning as you can and use spoiler tags.
• Please be mindful of the Terms of Service of ProBoards, found here. Mainly, be aware that ProBoards does not condone NSFW content, so all interactions IC and OOC via the guild website must be PG-13 at all times.
• The following discussions are restricted in Discord, in-game guild chat, and the forums: politics, controversial topics, debates, NSFW discussions, and excessive venting. It's acceptable to say you aren't feeling well or having an unpleasant day, but details are to be restricted to private chats to avoid creating tension or discomfort in public channels.
• Do not share any personal identifying information about yourself or anyone else in public chats. We cannot control private discussions between guild members, but we always encourage caution and good judgment.
• NSFW writing and art are acceptable in the designated channels on Discord. Please appropriately label all such content with any relevant warnings. All other channels must be kept PG-13.
• Please keep all in-game OOC guild chat PG-13. RP events may include mature topics (provided everyone consents to said topics). Outright ERP is for DMs or party chat among any guild members involved and consenting.
• Mind content warnings and trigger warnings. It's best practice to utilize spoiler tags with a warning in parenthesis for common triggering content, such as death, animal abuse, eating disorders, etc. When in doubt, give as much of a warning as you can and use spoiler tags.
IC Rules
• While guild members must be 21 years of age or older, characters can be as young as 18 years of age. Sylvari, being that they are "born" adults, can be any age.
• Sylvari characters in [RES] cannot be Firstborn, but we will welcome Secondborn sylvari characters.
• We are not strict about lore, and we welcome some creativity and lore bending. If you have an idea that falls outside the known boundaries of canon lore, please discuss it with the leaders, and we will let you know if any ideas conflict with the guild's vision or premise.
• Due to the guild's IC goals and premise, we do not welcome evil-aligned characters, or characters associated with the Nightmare Court (including courtiers who act independently of the court), Inquest, Separatists, or Flame Legion.
• Characters can be morally ambiguous/gray, provided their actions do not cause anyone harm, or obstruct or sabotage the guild in any way. Scholar-type characters, researchers, and the like are bound to have varying opinions on their methods of research and discovery, after all.
• Characters do not explicitly have to be scholars or studious sorts. We have a place for various types of characters. You can view a detailed list of character roles here to determine where your character may fit within the guild. We will happily expand upon these given roles as needed to welcome even more diversity into [RES]. If you have a suggestion for a potential role, please let us know!
• You do not need to have extensive RP experience, nor does your character need to be an expert in any given field. Entirely new characters are welcome, as are people new to RP. We'll help guild you and encourage you to grow with us. This is a very lax and casual guild, so it's an ideal environment for learning.
• Along with the above, characters cannot be "experts" in certain areas. No character would logically be a master in any manner of magic. Please be mindful to give your character balanced strengths and weaknesses. We welcome very skilled characters, but no one is indestructible.
• Please do not meta-game, god-mod, or power-play. To summarize, in case anyone is unfamiliar with these terms, do not assume control of other guild members' characters, do not assume your character has the advantage in every situation (as stated above, balance strengths and weaknesses for your character), and don't assume your character has knowledge that you have OOC if such information has not been gained IC.
• While guild members must be 21 years of age or older, characters can be as young as 18 years of age. Sylvari, being that they are "born" adults, can be any age.
• Sylvari characters in [RES] cannot be Firstborn, but we will welcome Secondborn sylvari characters.
• We are not strict about lore, and we welcome some creativity and lore bending. If you have an idea that falls outside the known boundaries of canon lore, please discuss it with the leaders, and we will let you know if any ideas conflict with the guild's vision or premise.
• Due to the guild's IC goals and premise, we do not welcome evil-aligned characters, or characters associated with the Nightmare Court (including courtiers who act independently of the court), Inquest, Separatists, or Flame Legion.
• Characters can be morally ambiguous/gray, provided their actions do not cause anyone harm, or obstruct or sabotage the guild in any way. Scholar-type characters, researchers, and the like are bound to have varying opinions on their methods of research and discovery, after all.
• Characters do not explicitly have to be scholars or studious sorts. We have a place for various types of characters. You can view a detailed list of character roles here to determine where your character may fit within the guild. We will happily expand upon these given roles as needed to welcome even more diversity into [RES]. If you have a suggestion for a potential role, please let us know!
• You do not need to have extensive RP experience, nor does your character need to be an expert in any given field. Entirely new characters are welcome, as are people new to RP. We'll help guild you and encourage you to grow with us. This is a very lax and casual guild, so it's an ideal environment for learning.
• Along with the above, characters cannot be "experts" in certain areas. No character would logically be a master in any manner of magic. Please be mindful to give your character balanced strengths and weaknesses. We welcome very skilled characters, but no one is indestructible.
• Please do not meta-game, god-mod, or power-play. To summarize, in case anyone is unfamiliar with these terms, do not assume control of other guild members' characters, do not assume your character has the advantage in every situation (as stated above, balance strengths and weaknesses for your character), and don't assume your character has knowledge that you have OOC if such information has not been gained IC.