Post by MA STAFF on Dec 23, 2012 19:20:44 GMT -5
Members are required to read the rules below. Failure to comply with the rules set in place by administration may result in a warning.
- 200 Word Minimum -
Here on MA we require members to create posts that are no less than two hundred words (this includes dialogue, narrative and action). This standard is strictly monitored.
- Check the Pokèmart-
On MA there are many wonderful items that must be purchased at the pokèmart to use. Some of these items include things like, Character and Pokèmon history, Evolving your Pokèmon, and Potions used in battle. These items, and character augments must be purchased prior to use. - Literate TO Strict Literate -
Because we are a literate to strict literate roleplay site we expect you to be able to handle simple punctuation and proper use of grammar. Inability to meet that standard is unacceptable and may result in being asked to leave until you have a handle on it. - Viewer Discretion is Advised -
Scenes of a graphic or mature nature may be present here on MA. Foul language, sexual content and violent situations are permitted here but are monitored to ensure nothing gets too far out of hand. Extremely graphic sexual situations should be kept to PM's. - Godmodding & Powerplaying is Prohibited -
No pokemon or trainer is perfect and unstoppable. Everyone has a weakness and this goes for their companions as well. On top of that, the only member allowed to play a character is their creator. Ghosting is strictly prohibited, unless the owner of the character instructs you to do so. If a thread is being held up by a character that hasn't posted within a week, but is not easily able to be simply ignored, contact admin to see about one of us 'moving' the character' - Advertisement through Cbox, Shoutbox, or Privet Message Will Not be Tolerated -
We have an place that is appropriate for advertising to take place, that is guest friendly. Any reported advertisement through other means will result in your being ban from site. - Inactivity is Unacceptable -
Members who are inactive for any extended period of time (a week or more) are subject to being 'kicked out' of the school (deleted from the site) for failure to meet academy standards. In cases where extended absences cannot be avoided, fill out a leave of absence and keep staff updated to avoid penalty. - Three Characters Only -
A member may play a max of three characters at a time (additional characters can be purchased with site currency - occasionally staff permission might be required also). Please note that you are required to notify administration as to who your characters are. - Two Pokèmon Per Trainer Max -
Because the academy's students are still learning how to handle and train pokemon they are allowed to attend the school with only TWO pokemon at a time. If a pokemon is particularly powerful, a trainer may be limited to that one. New pokemon will be able to be acquired by trainers, but the ability to add to your team must be purchased and related requirements must be met (additional members added to team coming soon ) - GEN 1 -5 and 6 (non-fairy types only) Only -
Fairy types are currently considered non-existent in MA. All Fairy or Fairy dual types created in Gen 6 (X and Y version) do not exist. Any pokèmon created prior to Gen 6 that became Fairy or Fairy dual types revert to their original type(s). The same goes for any fairy type move . - Real Face Claims -
Members are expected to have real pictures of their characters faceclaim. No anime or cartoon renderings. No 'well done' drawings either. Real photographs. - Semi-Realistic to Realistic Pokèmon images -
- No Bullying or Harasment -
Nobody enjoys being harassed about how their character acts or what they are doing, and nobody likes being bullied into doing something they don't want to do. Please refrain from guilting, bullying, or otherwise manipulating players to play their characters in a way you would like. Suggesting something you might like to try on site is fine, but don't be pushy, respect the owner of the character and be ready to accept 'no' as the answer. - Respect Site Staff -
Our staff here on MA is friendly and willing to help, but we will not tolerate being pushed around because our rules are not agreed with. Please listen to each staff member as you would another staff member. Christof and Blaine are both site owners together. Site owners will stand by the rulings of other site staff, please show them the same respects and courtesies you would the site owners. If you have any concerns regarding other site staff, you may contact the site owners, but this should only occur for serious circumstances, not as a means to go around what other site staff members have said.
- Pleas Note -
While we do not have a list of active pokemon names on site for people to peruse, we do reserve the right to tell you to change your pokemon's name if another person on the site already has put it into use.
- Keep in Mind -
MA is an original role play BASED on the pokemon world, and while there are some similarities between the games and the anime, there are also some differences. Please do not expect this to be a roleplayed version of the game. Capturing pokemon, battling - yes, these are all PART of the MA experience, but they are not the only aspects of this site. We're first and foremost an academy roleplay, so expect this site to be run more like the school that it is.
If you have read these rules please post "There are bad ways to win -- and good ways to lose." with your joining application.