Hello! I have a couple questions. Will the GMs be able to have our consent when killing off characters? I may have misunderstood the rule, but it sounded like we don't have a choice on whether or not our characters get killed off. Also, I may have missed this, but I don't remember seeing it. How often are we expected to post?
Yes, we will ask for your consent before killing off your character. The rule....
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Character deaths will occur. This includes both NPCs and Original Characters (PCs). For storyline purposes and progression of the RP, you as a role-player are giving your GMs consent to kill of your character if necessary. Of course, we are not hungry blood savages that desire to kill you off and will most likely not happen until you are ready for it to happen, but be aware that it is possible."
.....was simply set up as a fail-safe. This would act against roleplayers that:
- Have gone AWOL for an extended period of time (a month+) without warning or a doctor's note.
- Have lost interest in the roleplay and wish to leave.
- Lack the contribution to the roleplay (hardly ever post).
Though now I need everyone to understand that this rule also includes something a little more complex. This roleplay is very story driven - a story driven forth by our characters and ideas I myself have already developed. By no means does this imply that things are set in stone. Everything I have thought out can and will change because I do not know how all of you will respond to what I have to offer.
BUT! There may come a time where we (the GMs) believe a character(s) must die for the story and roleplay to progress altogether. Character deaths will not be in vain, they will be very thought out and expressed beautifully through writing. Now this gets to what I believe
@Isla is more concerned about. When we as GMs believe your character must die for story progression, you will be notified and asked. If you dictate that your character must live on, we will counter your opinion with that of our own. We will express our ideas as you as a roleplayer will express those of your own, and we will come to a conclusion together (to kill your character, or to let them live on). Ultimately, we simply want you guys to be open minded to your character's possible death. Just because you're giving us consent does not insinuate that your character will die so please don't take it that way.
Like stated in the rules, we're not hungry animals looking for blood. Do not sweat the idea because even though character deaths are likely, it is unlikely that we'll force your character to die if you don't want it to happen.