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Roleplay
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    ✦ General Conduct
      ⤷ We encourage dramatic stories, conflict, and character growth. Rivalries, disagreements, loss, and other difficult themes are all welcome parts of roleplay. Just be respectful.
      ⤷ Keep in-character and out-of-character interactions separate. A character's actions and beliefs do not reflect those of their player. A character's actions are not the same as their player's.
      ⤷ Treat fellow players with respect, even when your characters are in conflict. OOC harassment or hostility over IC events is not permitted.
      ⤷ The goal is to create memorable stories, not to ensure every character succeeds or every outcome is fair. Setbacks, mistakes, and conflict are all opportunities for roleplay.
      ⤷ If you have concerns about a roleplay, event, or another player's conduct, please contact staff rather than escalating the situation publicly.

    ✦ Please keep everything rated PG-16.
      ⤷ Fighting and battle are to be expected, but consent is required from all participants. Keep the graphic descriptions of blood and gore to a minimum, thank you.​
      ⤷ Kittens have to come from somewhere, but that is information left unshared. Please, fade to black. All participants must enthusiastically consent to a roleplay that results in breeding, assault plots are strictly against shop policy.​

    ✦ No god-modding or power playing.
      ⤷ You may only control the characters you own unless permission is given to include NPCs.
      ⤷ Do not give your characters abilities they did not earn. Unless stated otherwise, your cat is just a typical feline.      ​

    ✦ Tag your roleplay threads.
      ⤷ Roleplay threads should use tags to help organize, track rewards, and identify important information at a glance.
      ⤷ Prefixes identify the type of roleplay.
      ⤷ Symbols identify completion, systems used, and reward status.
      ⤷ May add a [WordCount:#] tag at the end if you wish. Or you may do so via post at the end of your finished roleplay.

      ✦ Tags

        [PRP]
        ⤷ Private Roleplay.
        ⤷ Used for roleplays between specific players.
        ⤷ Additional participants require permission before joining.
        [ORP]
        ⤷ Open Roleplay.
        ⤷ Used for roleplays where any eligible character may participate.
        ⤷ Check the thread description for any listed requirements.
        [SOLO]
        ⤷ Solo Roleplay.
        ⤷ Used for roleplays written by one player only.
        [LOG]
        ⤷ Off-Gaia Roleplay Log.
        ⤷ Used when recording roleplays completed outside of Gaia.
        [EVT]
        ⤷ Event Roleplay.
        ⤷ Used for official shop events, prompts, activities, or seasonal events.
        ⤷ Follow any event-specific requirements or restrictions.
        [ARC]
        ⤷ Story Arc Roleplay.
        ⤷ Used for roleplays that are part of a larger character, group, or lore storyline.
        ⤷ Typically used for major developments rather than everyday interactions.
        [PAST]
        ⤷ Past Timeline Roleplay.
        ⤷ Used for roleplays that take place before current events, including flashbacks or historical events.
        ⤷ Required when deceased or spirit characters participate, as they cannot appear in current timeline events.
        ⤷ Past Roleplays may still be claimed for Star Tokens if they meet normal requirements.
        [✓]
        ⤷ Completed Roleplay.
        ⤷ Added once all replies are finished and the roleplay is ready to be logged or claimed for Star Tokens.
        ⤷ Required before submitting a Roleplay for rewards.
        [⚔]
        ⤷ Battle System or Skill Check System used.
        ⤷ Used if either system was included in the roleplay.
        ⤷ Only required once, even if both systems were used.
        [★]
        ⤷ Star Token reward claimed.
        ⤷ Added once rewards have been submitted and recorded.

      ✦ Example

        [PRP] A Quiet Night Patrol ✓ ⚔
        ⤷ Private roleplay.
        ⤷ Completed.
        ⤷ Battle or Skill Check System used.