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IAmEnzo
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[BCOLOR=transparent]Roleplay starts on January 3rd[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]| Out of Character | Roleplay | Interest Check |[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]Rules and Information[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]| General Rules |[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]| Out of Character | Roleplay | Interest Check |[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]Rules and Information[/BCOLOR]
- [BCOLOR=transparent]If you know any aspect of life(work/school/ext) will become a long term burden and prevent you from consistently posting, do [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]not[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] join the rp.[/BCOLOR]
- [BCOLOR=transparent]No Mary Sue or Gary Stu characters will be accepted into the rp.[/BCOLOR]
- [BCOLOR=transparent][BCOLOR=transparent]No [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]godmodding[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] or [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]powerplaying[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent].[/BCOLOR][/BCOLOR]
- [BCOLOR=transparent][BCOLOR=transparent][BCOLOR=transparent]Zodiac is an anime roleplay. You must use anime based pictures in your character sheets.[/BCOLOR][/BCOLOR][/BCOLOR]
- [BCOLOR=transparent][BCOLOR=transparent][BCOLOR=transparent][BCOLOR=transparent]Character sheets must be completed within 48 hours after they were started. Automatic rejection will occur otherwise. (If something urgent and random has come up in life, please just contact any of the GM's.)[/BCOLOR][/BCOLOR][/BCOLOR][/BCOLOR]
- [BCOLOR=transparent][BCOLOR=transparent][BCOLOR=transparent][BCOLOR=transparent][BCOLOR=transparent]If your character sheet is rejected, there are no seconds chances. Please make sure to thoroughly read [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]all[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] of the rules.[/BCOLOR][/BCOLOR][/BCOLOR][/BCOLOR][/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]| Activity Requirements |[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]Zodiac[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] is a long term role-play.[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]Originally started around March on an alternate website, Zodiac and its pre-existing cast have gone on to successfully complete three arcs up to the present. From experience, each arc has had a [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]minimum[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] of 600 total posts. If you do [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]not[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] believe this is a commitment you can upkeep, then please reconsider joining.[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]General Posting:[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] Members of this role-play are required to consistently post throughout the entirety of the role-play's lifetime.[/BCOLOR]
- [BCOLOR=transparent][BCOLOR=transparent]If you have upcoming finals that you need to study for, your swamped with homework, or your family is forcing you into a boring vacation, then by all means focus on your life; however, a simple [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]notice[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] of your [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]status[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] is[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] required[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent].[/BCOLOR][/BCOLOR]
- [BCOLOR=transparent][BCOLOR=transparent]See [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]General Rule 1[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent].[/BCOLOR][/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]| Writing Requirements |[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]Zodiac does not require high level writing skills to participate in the role-play; however, that being said, Zodiac is [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]not[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] a [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]beginners[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] role-play, and there are several guidelines that will be [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]required[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] of anyone pre-existing, or joining the role-play.[/BCOLOR]
- [BCOLOR=transparent][BCOLOR=transparent]One liners[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] are [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]not[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] accepted under any circumstances.[/BCOLOR][/BCOLOR]
- [BCOLOR=transparent][BCOLOR=transparent]Two[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] paragraphs are a base minimum for the majority of your posts. If not much is occurring at the time, going below two paragraphs is understandable on a rare occasion; however, generally two paragraphs is long enough to create an effective reply without becoming too much of a burden.[/BCOLOR][/BCOLOR]
- [BCOLOR=transparent][BCOLOR=transparent]Reading Comprehension [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]is a must. If something does not make sense, simply ask the writer of that post for clarification. Do not assume. Miscommunication only leads to further issues, as proceeding posts, based off misleading information, creates extra work in the form of later corrections.[/BCOLOR][/BCOLOR]
- [BCOLOR=transparent][BCOLOR=transparent]Be [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]capable[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] of [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]developing[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] your character in a [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]believable[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] manner. Your character is not a doll without an existence for itself. As time passes in the role-play, the world of Zodiac will change, and so should your character with it. Emotions will flare; happiness will be felt; tears will be shed.[/BCOLOR][/BCOLOR]
- [BCOLOR=transparent][BCOLOR=transparent]Be [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]imaginative[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]. Zodiac is a very open ended role-play that allows for a lot of leeway in terms of character interactions. Anything that stays within the bounds of the role play's setting and can be portrayed in a believable manner, given your character's position, is acceptable.[/BCOLOR][/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]| Death |[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]No[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] character is immune from death.[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]While it is not entirely common, death [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]can[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] and [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]will [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]happen throughout the course of the[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]role-play. Not everybody in the world of Zodiac is a friendly person. Antagonists with the desire to kill, exist, and it is up to your own observation and reactions to survive through the days.[/BCOLOR]
- [BCOLOR=transparent][BCOLOR=transparent]If your character is killed, you are allowed to make a new character to rejoin the role-play.[/BCOLOR][/BCOLOR]
- [BCOLOR=transparent][BCOLOR=transparent]If your character is killed, he/she was killed for a reason and under a fair manner. Please do not create drama in an attempt to revive your character. Accept your fate and move on.[/BCOLOR][/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]| Time |[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]Whether you post that day or not, time in Zodiac will continue to move forward.[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]Remember that [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]role-players move with time[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent], not the other way around.[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]One day in the role-play is equivalent to seven days in real life.[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]Real time: Day One & Day Two | Day Three & Day Four & Day Five | Day Six & Day Seven[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]RP time: Morning | Afternoon | Evening[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent](7 real time days = 1 roleplay day)[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]For your character sheet, the date of your character's signature is the tenth of July 2015.[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]| Inventory |[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]In Zodiac, items can be an important factor under certain circumstances in battle and everyday life. That being said, after every post, it is required that you display, in a spoiler, what your character is currently carrying in his inventory.[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]Example:[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]Post:[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] John, who realized there was no food in the fridge, decided to make a trip to the market.[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]Inventory:[/BCOLOR]
Inventory (open)
[BCOLOR=transparent]| Everyday Life |[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]Zodiac is a split between slice of life and supernatural action. In this role play, your characters live out their daily lives like any normal person their age would. Even if one is to discover information concerning the supernatural, it does not change the fact that everyday requirements such as school, interaction, ext exist.[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]School:[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] Your character is a local or transfer student residing within the city or dorms as he/she attends Armstrong high school. This means your character is required to attend class as any student would be. Managing one's time, extra activities, and sleep schedule are all crucial toward gaining reputation and maintaining good academic status within the school.[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]Relations: [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]Being a loner is no fun(unless you character enjoys that), but even less fun is the possible danger that lurks in the darkness of Brookfield. Frequent are the allies, yet equally frequent are the possible enemies who would show no mercy to the weak and innocent.[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]Misc: [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]Brookfield is an ordinary city with ordinary days and ordinary lives. Extracurricular activities, part time jobs, hanging out with friends, dates and more! Enjoy your time as much as you can. The future might prove to be grim…[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]| Zodiacs |[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]A soul, that is denied it's final resting place and placed into a realm known as Limbo, is called a Zodiac. While there is currently no explanation as to why they linger beyond death, Zodiacs possess incredible power, which they can bestow a fraction of upon humans they choose as hosts.[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]No Zodiac has a set purpose in its afterlife. Their goals vary among each spirit, just as their alignment among the sides of good, evil, and neutral.[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]General Information:[/BCOLOR]- [BCOLOR=transparent][BCOLOR=transparent]All Zodiacs are controlled by one of the three GMs(or person approved by the GM) who created it. If you wish to interact with your Zodiac, then do so as if you were attempting to interact with one of that GM's character.[/BCOLOR][/BCOLOR]
- [BCOLOR=transparent][BCOLOR=transparent]Zodiacs can only be seen by hosts. Ordinary humans cannot see a Zodiac or notice its actions, but a Zodiac can interfere with a human's existence.[/BCOLOR][/BCOLOR]
- [BCOLOR=transparent][BCOLOR=transparent]Both humans and hosts can exist in Limbo for an infinite period of time; however, special methods or a zodiac is required to transport you there.[/BCOLOR][/BCOLOR]
- [BCOLOR=transparent][BCOLOR=transparent]A Zodiac is not guaranteed to like you, even if you are its host. Remember, Zodiacs have their own purpose and motives which can extend to choosing a particular host who shares no common interest.[/BCOLOR][/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]Hosts: [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]Receiving a Zodiac bestows a fraction of their power upon your character who becomes known as a host. Like everything in life, the usage of this power is [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]not a skill[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] that is immediately learned. At first, your character will be [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]relatively weak[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] in terms of [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]power and ability[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]; however, such aspects can be [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]developed over time[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] through [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]self-training[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] or under [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]mentors[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] who exist within Brookfield.[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]Non-Hosts: [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]Just because you lack a Zodiac's power does not mean you have nothing to do in the role-play. Non-hosts who find themselves involved in matters concerning the Zodiacs will be presented with a chance to develop themselves in ways to protect and assist their allies. Although non-hosts can never be on par with Zodiac users in terms of raw power, strength and combat is not always the answer in this role-play.[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]Current Zodiacs:[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] A list and description of the current Zodiacs in existence can be found in the Character Sheet section.[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]| Contact |[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]If you have any questions concerning the roleplay, feel free to contact any of the GM's, IAmEnzo, Voltaire, or Tsu via message, OOC, or Skype.[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]Tsu:[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] branden.tenbrink[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]IAmEnzo: [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]iamv3to[/BCOLOR]
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