Endora Island

Here are the guidelines that have been set for Endora. If the following rules are not adhered to, there is a three step process which will be handled in a professional manner:

If we hear that an RPer is not abiding by all of the rules of Endora, whether through an anonymous email or a topic brought up in the High Council, the accused will be brought to the High Council and the following warnings will be given out:

1. The first warning of the offence: just a simple, "here’s what’s going on, can you please stop what ever is making the other RPers discontent."

2. The second warning: this warning is on the related topic to the first offence, you will be told a little more strictly this time warning that if you do not follow the rule you are breaking your account will be banned from Endora.

3. You will be notified that you are banned from Endora your character will be wiped from the story.

Characters

Why do I need a character?

Having a character is the number one most important rule. If you don't have a character, you cannot RP in our board. When RPing, keep in mind that other people roll playing like to know what your character looks like, acts like, what weapons they carry weaknesses etc. It provides for a more interesting RPG and so, with that in mind I have set up a character guideline in the Character Biographies section.

How weak/strong can my character be?

Your character can be of any race, species and class however; its power level can not be or surpass any god-like form (eg- no characters stronger than Gandalf in LOTR).

Can I include an image when I submit my character?

Yes, you may submit one 650 by 850 pixel .jpeg, .gif, or .png image maximum. It will be placed as a thumbnail in your character's section with a link to a larger image.

Can I have a Non-Played Character (NPC)?

Non-Played Characters are important in the boards. These are characters like guards in a city, bartenders, and the average guy/girl walking down the street. They can be played by anybody because they are not stated in a character biography. They do not stay in the story for long periods of time and don't play a key role in the story line. Reminder that you can not ‘hog’ these characters, they are free to RP.

However, if you include an NPC in your bio under "companions" you are the only player that has control of this character. If this character equals or surpasses your named character in power/intelligence and does not have a special bond with your named character, the characters must be separate and you need to create a separate account. The breaking of this rule usually occurs when the NPC is human/elf/dwarf or an creature with the intelligence of a human/elf/dwarf. Your NPC can not play a direct role in the story (your main character has to always surpass him/her) unless they are seperate accounts.

Can I double post if I have an NPC?

Having an NPC within your character does not give you automatic permission to double post; however; you may separate your main character from your NPC (within the same account) in different threads for a limited time. If you do not include your NPC/animal companion in your bio then they are free for anybody to RP.

Eg- Mary went into the Caliente Desert expecting disaster as she searched for her best friend, George.
Eg- Meanwhile, Mary's cat, George, explored the sand on Magena Island; he missed his friend, Mary etc)...

How many characters can I role-play at once?

6, no more. The reason is that we do not want our board being controlled by one or two main players. We also do not encourage you to create 6 characters on the boards but only follow one. You have to keep your characters going at all costs otherwise it frustrates other RPers.

To find out more about submitting a character, please take a look at the Character Biographies section.

How many threads can my character be a part of?

One thread per character. You can not jump threads as if you are a God; you must stay to the "story line.” That means finishing what you are doing before moving onto a different thread.
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Interaction

Can my character have the ability to love another character?

Yes, romance is up to you; we encourage the characters to have love/hate relationships. However there will be no sexual intercourse in the threads or in the OOC forums. That means no cyber sex and no obvious nudity (there may be younger players). The only sex that will be stated here will be whether your character is male or female.

Can I take a personal vendetta against another character seriously?

This is a very prominent rule in Endora. Do not, under any circumstances badmouth other RPers, unless you are in-acting between characters, but even then, do not use racial slurs, do not * out intended swears and do not swear period. If one character is angry at another character, that is fine because it's part of the story, but don't let it get too personal. If you have a problem with another player, keep it among yourselves or bring up the situation with a mod or admin. We don't want Endora to be a bad RPG experience for any beginners or for any experienced players. If you have a personal problem, take it out of the thread. If you have a problem with a rule that is being breached, take it to the High Council. This rule is enforced with righteous fury among the administrators.

Are there certain things that I can and cannot do/say when role-playing?

We do not tolerate hate. If you have a serious problem with somebody in the board, please leave it for the outside. None of the other players want their experience within Endora to be ruined by you. If you have other serious, personal, problems for example suicide or you enjoy making bombs in your non-RPG spare time, please do not tell us and seek professional help as soon as possible.

Any swearing or insulting can be left for a private viewing (email or some OOC). Remember that we have the right to edit your messages, but if it gets to be too much, we have the right to restrict your access to the boards through the warning system.

Can I ask the a/s/l of another persona?

Privacy is a very important rule in Endora. Please do not ask people who they are, where they are, their age or their sex. Do not assume that you know who that person is behind their alias. If we here complaints about this occurring, admin will consider this harassment and it will not be tolerated. If you wish to befriend another RPer, please ask them if they are interested in you knowing about them.

Please respect the privacy of everybody in Endora.

Can I speak my own made-up language in the threads?

There are many characters on the board who speak other languages (whether made up or fluent) Elven, Dwarven, etc. These languages are allowed in the thread as long as you explain yourself and it has relevance to the story (spell incantations etc). Not everybody speaks foreign or fantastic languages, so keep it common (English) as much as possible.

If you speak Elven or Dwarven, please do not make up your own and refer to Tolkien's languages so that the characters can go for a reference on something they don't understand. If it a language made up by your own imagination, you may want a site with a dictionary of your language explaining what your words mean. If you are a wizard and you use spell incantations then why not try a Tolkien or Rowling approach to wizardry?
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Chatting in and out of the boards

What is OOCC?

Out of Character Chatting is when you chat among personalities, in an unrelated topic within the threads. Please keep OOCC out of the threads as much as possible because it chops the story line to bits and is disappointing to RPers.

Where can I chat Out of Character?

We have a section specifically for those who want to chat out of character, (Rishona Pub). The Character Images is there so that you can post your own character's images and get critism and comments on them. Creative Delights is a section where you can bring images, drawn by you, or written literature that you want to share with the board; other players may help you with some corrective critism. Within the third category is a forum called "Endora SOS", this is for Out Of Character help on a thread within the specific board, not for chatting, but OOC is allowed in that area. Also in the second category is a forum called Endora Archives, you can gather here to discuss what is going on in your, or another thread.

Is there any exemption to the above rule?

Yes, although OOC messages are not coveted, we will not edit your message or send you a warning message if the situation is one of the following:

Eg- (OOC: Sorry it took me so long to reply, I've been busy lately.)
Eg- (OOC: This thread continued from: [Place URL of thread here])
Eg- (OOC: This thread will be continued in: [Place URL of thread here] Please close thread.)

Then the thread may continue with the story...
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RPG Grounds

What is this land?

This RPG thread is based on a fictitious land called Endora. This country is an island placed in the center of Moriarty Ocean. There are various borders, cities, rivers and areas and you must comply with these. It would be best to know where you originated from so that the other players can be prepared and play with this. You don't have to be from Endora, but it provides for easier understanding if you are. The land of Endora is the thread so it really helps to know where you and the other characters are going. For more information on Endora go to the Maps Section.

Can I RP out of this land?

Your character must not, while in the thread, stray out of Endora otherwise, as you have run out of places to RP on our board. If you are confused as to what something may be like, please visit our Maps Section or read the subtitles in the board to the various places. Within the threads, as your characters travel from one area to the next, you need to jump to the different lands. You must state, when you skip threads where you are going and (in the old thread) state where you came from (in the new thread). This method allows the story to flow with more ease.
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Posting in the threads

Fighting Scenes
i. How much power can my character have?

Your character is not God and must not represent a God-like creature. He/she must have weaknesses to receive a hit every once in a while in a battle against other RPers or NPCs. Whether this hit be minor, critical or fatal, you must take hits during fight scenes for realism.

Eg-Joe dodged the Dragon's breath but he was not fast enough for the last of the fire which caused his shirt to light aflame. -- This is an example of a wound that could be minor (if put out immediately) or fatal (if Joe burns to the ground)

ii. What do I do when fighting NPC's?

If you are fighting a character that is not role played (eg-Orcs, villains, townsfolk etc.) then you can chose if you take hits or not, this depends on how powerful the imagined character is thought of, and it must be described in such a way so that if it is a powerful character, then it is shown. This is to decrease confusion between players.

Eg- RPer #1: The Dwarf, with his axe, chopped at Tom. (This is an example of nothing too vague; it seems like a weak Dwarf that could be defeated with ease)

Eg- RPer #2: The Dwarf was a stocky 5-foot tall creature, which is tall for a Dwarf. He had strong, brutish arms that wielded an enormous axe; he swung violently at Tom. (This is an example of a case that the character would have more difficulty defeating.)

iii. How much realism should my fantasy character have?

Your character has to be believable and realistic. He/she can not be obviously hit and then get up as if nothing happened. Some characters get frustrated when this occurs and this causes problems.

Eg- RPer#1: Mark stabbed Sally was stabbed in the left arm with a steel blade. Blood poured fatally out of her wound.

RPer#2: Sally stood up and ran away into the forest to greet her grandmother.
This is an example of what not to write.

iv. Can I control what another character does?

You can not control the fate of another character. You may push the story line along and insinuate an action. You may not force that character to do anything too demanding. That RPer has to realize his/her fate.

Eg- Joe threw the rock at Mary.

Mary has one of three choices, she can either be hit by the rock, dodge the rock, or avoid being hit by the rock by means of a special power.

However, if "Mary,” in this case, does not reply within a couple of days (or more if it is stated elsewhere) then the next character does have the right to push the story along. This rule can be a little bit unclear but it is really explanatory when in conjunction with the other points to this rule.

Moreover, as mentioned previously, Mary can not avoid being hit every single time she comes into conflict with another player. If you do not want to be in a fight scene than it is suggested that you avoid those conflicts.

v. Do I have to take hits, really?

Yes, no matter if your character is a Sorcerer, Dragon, Human, Elven, Dwarven, Hobbit or any created race they are not God and they have to take hits, even if it means death. If you can deal the damage, then you can take it too.

Non-Fighting Scenes:

Fighting scenes and non-fighting scenes are incredibly similar. You can not control the fate of another character, that includes what they say or what actions they take, unless it is arranged that way privately and the other RPer does not mind. You have to contribute to the story during calm scenes, even if you enjoy the excitement more. You can not just slip in and out of the story when the battle begins, you have to participate once you’re involved. If you don't want to be a part of the direct action then stay as a support character on the sidelines.

If you want more information on Role Playing please visit our RPG Tips Section.

Can I double Post?

In Endora, double posting is not allowed. This is not your own personal story, you are playing with multiple players and so keep it to a minimum, one post at a time per character until another player has replied to your post. If nobody is replying, you may want to try another thread.

Can I edit/delete my own posts?

Ezboard.com has the neat function of being able to edit and delete your own posts at your own discretion. However, in Endora, this is discouraged if somebody has already posted after you because then the story does not flow in the way it would if you didn’t play with your posts. This function allows you to correct any grammar or spelling errors in your post or you can change any vital information that you wish to add (or take away). However, I repeat, please refrain from editing posts that have already been replied to.

How often can I post?

Post as much as possible (within the above limitations). Characters will continue the story if you cease to continue posting. You are welcome to jump back in whenever you want! As well, in the OOC rooms, you may post, double post, triple post as many times as you like, as long as you do not resort to Spamming. If you Spam, you will go through the warning system.
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Adhering to the rules

Must I abide by all the rules?

Yes, you must abide by all of these rules. If you happen to skip one, you have two chances to redeem yourself, after these chances have been used (your position/situation will be taken into consideration after each time) your account will then be banned from Endora. After this has occurred, your character/s will be disposed of within the story line and the other RPers will continue with the thread.

Must I respect Moderators and Administration?
Respect is a key aspect in role playing in Endora. We respect and treat the other players and we would expect to be treated. This esspecially goes toward Moderators and Administrators as they have a level of power and it would be childish and rather stupid to disobey a command or rule set by a Mod or Admin. Disrespect for Mods and Admin will not be tollerated.

Do these rules apply to Moderators and Administration as well?

Yes, these rules apply to absolutely everybody involved in Endora but especially Moderators and Administration because these are the players who’s job it is to be respectful and fair to everybody and set an example to follow. Therefore, Moderators and Administrators will be selected carefully.

Depending on the situation, the enforcing of these rules will be handled with righteous fury!
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