Rules for Storm
One: The Storm's are a family. We understand that everyone will not get along all the time. But there is to be NO insulting, back stabbing, or attacking fellow family members IC or OOC. If a disagreement does occur please do not involve the whole family. Also, if the disagreement cannot be solved between the parties involved in the issue, it is to be brought before the council and family. Their decision shall then be final. As a family we expect every member to treat each other as they themselves wish to be treated. We expect each member of this family to help others. Kindness, consideration, patience, understanding, and most important of all respect are expected of all Storm Family members.
Two: When in a main room that the Storm family visits. We expect your behavior to be above reproach. We do not instigate, annoy, harass, or intentionally say or do things to start fights. We live to be an example to others in main rooms. On the chance that you do instigate a fight, you will be held accountable to the parties involved. If you are wrong in your actions the family does not have to back you up. As a member of the Storm's, each person is expected to be loyal and honest. Lying will NOT be tolerated under any terms and disloyalty is seen as the highest form of treason that can be committed. Any member who is disloyal or dishonest must be prepared to deal with the consequences they may face.
Three: The council members are here for a reason. They are to be listened to and respected. If you are asked to do something by a council member, please do as asked. If you cannot or feel the request unreasonable, bring the matter before the other members. Everyone in this family has a voice. Each person will be allowed to voice his or her opinions respectfully. When gathered as a family, please do not overtalk someone else. Wait your turn, and everyone will be heard.
Four: Storm's do not typically attack first. If a situation is becoming to tense you have two choices. Either leave or fight, the choice is yours. If you are attacked, you have the option to defend yourself. If you can not defend yourself, you may also call upon the aid of one of the family members within the family. Children are very important to the Storm Family. Unfortunately, an adult family member cannot always be present to protect a child of this family. While we cannot restrict the players of the Storm children from the room or any other open room, when no adult is present, we do discourage it. Furthermore, if the player of the child nick chooses to go with no adult present, he or she is responsible for that chars actions like an adult member of this family. We are reasonably sure everyone knows who are dangerous chars and hope that the people who play children in this family use common sense before instigating these chars.
Five: If a fight breaks out in the main room you might get kicked..While this is a fantasy game we play, that there are no "God" characters. Each of us have our strengths and weaknesses. Thus, we all can die. Every member of this family is requested to have a bio up on the family page. . It is easy to destroy your character or anothers'. It is also easy to ruin someone else's story lines. We request that each member respect others story lines and ask before jumping in. There are some who have private story lines open to only a few. Please ask one of those involved in the story line in whisper before charging in. Some members have ongoing story line that will not be ended in a day or two. Respect this and others will respect yours.
Six: Each member is expected to know the Storm family history and who is in the family. Always be ready to answer any questions one might have of this family. We understand that most of the members in this family play more then one character. We request that those who do please c/s. This shows that we are all adults and cuts down on the havoc
Seven: We ask the members of this family to show some taste in their story lines. Rape story lines are NOT ALLOWED AT ALL. . Furthermore, punishment may be given to the guilty party if proof is shown. Please also remember that if a member is married or engaged, and they split up, they cannot ask for that person to be kicked from the family.
Eight: Do not mix OOC and IC. If you are not sure if someone is OOC ask. Some people, when in private rooms or in rooms with one or two others, may have dropped their brackets and gone OOC, even if they call the person by their IC nick. This is a must. Also please try to keep overall OOC to a minimum, unless all individuals are comfortable with it. Remember there is always whisper available if you absolutely need to speak OOC with another person. If you role play in the Other Room, it is expected of the Storm family members to know the rules of that room and abide by them.
Nine: If there is a problem between family members there is a room that can be played IC or OOC to resolve all problems Storms-OOC. If you wish to go to this room, two council members must be present at the time, or it must be logged and sent to the family. Anything goes in this room. There is to be NO killing in the main room StormsLair.
Ten: The Storm family members have a family meeting once a week. All members are expected to attend this meeting. We realize that sometimes IRL things may come up, so if you are unable to make the meeting, it is requested that you e-mail the family ahead of time stating that you will not be present. Any member found breaking the Storm laws or committing treason shall be placed on trial before the family. Here the individual shall be judged by their fellow family members as to what their punishment shall be.
THIS IS A RULE THAT WILL NEVER BE CHANGED THERE WILL BE NO KOSES EVER ALLOWED ...koses are for people that want to be pussies
