We all love role-playing, just as we all love a good sammich. But much like a good sammich, RPing must have at least some standard of code of conduct or everything goes awry. Here is how to make sure the crisp, fresh lettuce that is role-playing keeps the soft and fluffy sourdough of fun dry.
1) Literacy is a must. While there must be a minimum of grammar Nazi-ism, netspeak is not allowed (l33t, r0xx0rz, ect.) and punctuation and capitialization is a must. Although noone expects you to follow the English language to a point, at least try to spell correctly.
2) No god-moding. The only person allowed to make an omnipotent, omniscient or otherwise omnipresent character is the creator of the RP. They're god in that world. OBEY THEM (or face dire consequences, maybe.)
3) Stay true to the setting. No Empirial Walkers or Gundams on Middle Earth, thank you. If you're unsure of what's appropriate or not, talk to the RP creator.
4) Do your best to make a likeable character that fits well within the setting. Make them original, yeah, but, once more, keep it in reason. Ever heard the term "Mary-Sue"? None of that.
5) Everyone's more than welcome to make their own RP, BUT! To avoid clutter, try to find some people who are interested before you go off and make one. Nothing worse than having an idea you love just sitting and collecting dust, you know?
6) R-E-S-P-E-C-T. For the creator and for other players.
7) Unless they're breaking some rule or another set by Gaia's TOS, the creator has final say in everything.
