Rules of the Journey

[Gandalf the Grey]

UPDATED ON: 12.03.2012

First of all, welcome! Now, yes...I know everyone is eager to jump right into roleplaying, but to make sure this site does not get shut down, we all have to read and follow a few simple rules. I won't draw them out, just short and to the point. Also, within these rules, you will find the codeword that is required in order for your application to be accepted.


I. Respect everyone.

This means everyone: administration, members, and guests.

II. Post length must be at least 300 words.

If you have trouble coming up with the minimum: describe the scene, how the character is feeling, and an action. Refer to our Tips for Posting thread for a more detailed tutorial.

III. Use proper grammar and spelling.

We are a semi-literate to literate forum; spell-check, capitalization, and periods are your friend.

IV. There will be monthly activity checks.

Activity on a roleplaying site is crucial for a successful site. In order to be considered active the follow criteria must be met:

Canon Character: Posting TWICE a WEEK.
Regular Members: Posting ONCE a WEEK.

Members who do not hold to the minimum requirements will receive the following consequences:

1. Warning PM sent to member that will allow an additional two-weeks to regain activity.
2. If character is not active after the probation period, (c od ew or d: hobbit) their account will be deleted and posts/application be archived.

If a thread has not been active for a month, the staff will move the thread to the inactive archives. If you would like a thread moved back out, PM the admin account.

V. There is a 2-week interval between apping new character under you.

This means that if you have 3 characters and you're wishing to add a 4th, you must wait 2 weeks before apping the new character. This is to ensure that you can handle your current characters and keep them up to activity requirements. Being overactive is a good idea! (Hint hint!)

However, if you have 3 characters, and decide to shelve one, you do not have to wait the two weeks, given that you were active with the one you shelved. This is because technically you have already proved you can be active and can handle 3 characters so there is no need to be on the two week probation.

VI. Follow Proboards Terms of Service.

You should have read them when you registered to our site.

Our site has a rating of PG-13

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VII. Do not God-mod or powerplay.

Control only your character and keep their abilities realistic and within regulation.

VIII. Keep signatures and avatars appropriate sizes.

Avatars and signatures MUST be kept at a size where they will not stretch the board. It doesn't matter what size you make you avatar (No larger than 200 x 300!) just as long as they don't stretch the board. Signatures should be kept at a normal size.

IX. One character per account.

We only allow one character per account made on True LotR. You are allowed to have as many characters as you wish, but please keep in mind the activity requirements.

X. Character's name must be in proper grammar.

If they only go by a first name, that's fine, but if they are a Lord or Lady, please include that..I.E: Lady Arliana not aRlI1234; you may also include middle names if you wish.

XI. All roleplaying must be in 3rd person.

I.E: "He walked into the store" not "I walked into the store."

XII. If roleplaying with more than one person, keep a posting order.

Person 1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, ect. (so no one feels discouraged or left out.)

XIII. Keep all personal drama, conflicts, or disagreements out of the chatbox and off the site.

There is a ZERO tolerance for drama. We all meet people we aren't particularly fond of or have conflicting views with. While that is expected within a community like this, please keep all negative or conflicting comments out of the chatboxes and off of the site. It's fine if your characters are enemies, but please keep things civil. It makes others uncomfortable and creates tension on the site.

XIV. Lastly, HAVE FUN!

This site is meant to be a fun place for you guys to create friends and character relationships with others. These rules are meant to keep this place running smoothly and comfortably for all.

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Violations against any of the above rules will result in:

1st Offense:

A warning will be sent to your character accounts explaining the rule you broke and what will happen if you receive another offense.

2nd Offense:

1. If you use the chatbox, your chatbox privileges (in character and out of character) will be stripped for 2 weeks.

2. If you don't use the chatbox, your character will be banned from the site for 1 week.

These sentences may be lessened depending on the rule violated, but jurisdiction of punishment is left up to the Administration.

3rd Offense:

Three strikes, you're out. Your accounts will be deleted and you will be banned permanently from the site.

**These rules are subject to change at any time. Please be sure to check back occasionally to keep up to date on what is expected of you and to see if the codeword has changed!**