Velvet Darkness

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This list has been created by the MSTs of this chronicle and is subject to change without warning. We therefore strongly advise all players to check this page on a regular basis.

 

*This chronicle is based upon Revised Edition White Wolf rules systems, including Vampire: the Masquerade, Werewolf: the Apocalypse, Changeling: the Dreaming, and Mage: the Ascension.

*Due to the mature nature and potentially graphic content of this game, all players must be aged 18 years or above. We are not responsible for anyone below that age who attempts to join. Anyone found to be underage will immediately be expelled from the chronicle. Parental discretion is advised.

*Characters joining the chronicle begin with starting stats (which can be found on the relevant venue’s “Character Creation” page of this site), unless invited to do otherwise by the MSTs.

*We ask that players limit themselves to a maximum of 2 characters per venue, one being their primary character, the other a secondary character. We also ask that players do not attempt to play both characters at once without first obtaining permission from the MSTs or relevent venue ST, if applicable. This is simply to avoid any confusion, and so that everyone will be aware of which characters are present within a particular scene.

*Although based upon White Wolf’s World of Darkness, this is a flexible chronicle. The MSTs reserve the right to modify the rules as they deem it necessary in order to more accurately reflect the themes of the chronicle. If you feel that this type of flexibility is a problem, you are free to leave the game at any time.

*We strongly recommend that all players have access to copies of the core White Wolf rulebooks for the relevant venues.

*Experience points will be awarded once per week on Sundays. This, however, is subject to change. If a change should occur, we will inform you via email. Additional information regarding experience point rules can be found by clicking on the link at the bottom of this page.

*ALL things of importance must be logged and mailed to both MSTs (and the relevant venue ST, if applicable). If the ST staff are not notified within a reasonable time limit, the actions will be deemed never to have happened. All logs must be sent to both MSTs and venue ST, if applicable, within 48 hours of the action for review. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: Diablerie; Siring childer; Learning new Disciplines, Gifts, rituals, rites, Abilities, etc; Ghouling; Meetings (both PC-PC and PC-NPC).

*All ST calls are backed at the time of play by the MSTs. Should any type of confusion or conflict arise, please email the MSTs and continue playing. The confusion shall be remedied AFTER the game session has ended.

*This chronicle uses a 10=1 success rule. If the PC has 4 or more dots and a speciality relevant to the action made, 10’s can be rerolled. Also, 1 = -1 success. Botches occur when there are “no” successes and at least -1. Failures occur when you have 1 success and 1 or more negatives.

*This chronicle operates a ZERO TOLERANCE policy regarding harassment to fellow players and ST staff. Players are encouraged to report ANY and ALL types of harassment to the MSTs, so it can be dealt with accordingly. We operate a 2-Strike rule generally, but please be aware that ANY harassment of a severe or personal nature will result in the expulsion of the offending parties.

*The MSTs reserve the right to expel anyone who does not comply fully with chronicle rules. We also reserve the right to refuse any application to join.

*Any player (or ST) who remains inactive without notice to the MSTs for more than 10 consecutive game sessions will automatically be removed from the game roster. We understand that you all have lives beyond this game (we encourage it, even), we merely ask that you inform us if you will not be playing for an extended period of time (especially if your character holds a position of importance within a venue).

*Players will always be excused from the game for genuine OOC reasons, i.e., children, family, work, emergencies, etc. We have kids and families ourselves…we understand! No player will EVER be punished IC for OOC commitments.

*New players to the chronicle are welcome to join in for 2 game sessions “free”. After that, you must send a character sheet and background to both MSTs and the relevant venue ST, if applicable. However, we do reserve the right to deny a player this “free” time if we feel that the character they wish to play is unacceptable.

*This is a game!!! IC needs to stay IC. OOC needs to remain OOC. If anyone is caught playing their character incorrectly due to OOC information or issues, the offending parties will be expelled from the chronicle. Metagaming will NOT be tolerated!

*We do not approve of character death. We are here to play and have fun, not to kill each other. This is a plot driven chronicle of politics and intrigue. If you are looking to create a slaughter-as-many-other-PCs-as-possible-in-a-single-game-session character, this is NOT the chronicle for you! Combat will occur when necessary, but we will not approve PC’s created solely for the purpose of killing others. Character deaths MUST be logged and mailed to both MSTs for final approval (even if all players concerned agree with the logs etc.).

*Sexual Roleplay: Sexual activity can ONLY take place between consenting adult (18+) characters, regardless of the age of the players involved. All sexual roleplay MUST be taken to a private chat room or Instant Messages (please still log or save everything, however, and mail it to the MSTs).

*And the most important rule of all…….have fun!!!

 

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