what are the general rules like? any shops?
š No Hatespeech of Any Kind Allowed
Unfortunately, it doesn't go without saying, so I'm gonna get it out of the way quick. We are an LGBT+ run, POC friendly server. We believe in a free Palestine, body equality and accessibility for all, and that everybody deserves decent respect. If you can't agree with that, then we can't agree with you.
š Communication Is Key!
This is a BIG one. If you're unsure about ANYTHING, the direction of roleplay, if the joke someone made was directed at you or not, if the message that you're about to send will upset people, don't just rely on your gut instinct! Check, double check, triple check! Check the blacklist, pop a message down in questions and answers , or if you're a bit shy, create a ticket and it will open up a private channel for you to talk to us one on one! If me or any of the mods clarify our DMs are open, then you can talk there. But please, TALK. It will save a lot of drama and headache, I promise!
š 3: Blacklist Stays In Blacklist
The channel is there for a reason, folks! If you're about to post a message in general that you think might be a bit taboo, check the blacklist just to make sure! And if it is, then scoot on over to blacklist chat ! Even in there, remember to censor your images, links, or messages and plop down a proper tw! (for example, posting a picture of a spider and putting tw: spider). For things such as art, they can still go in the art chat, but remember to apply the same censoring techniques!
š 16+ Only! That Means YOU
This server is run by adults! We will sometimes cover adult topics in roleplay! However, let it be known that NO NSFW is allowed in ANY capacity. That includes images, roleplays, and in depth conversation (jokes are fine, but keep them very light) If you are younger than 16 years old, please do yourself and everyone here a favor and leave now. This isn't personal, this is just for everyone's safety.
š Art Belongs to Artists
If you post someone else's art without a link, I am hitting you with a beam attack (joking. kind of). In all seriousness though, link and credit art that isn't yours! Even if the artist is in the server, credit them by tagging them or shouting them out! And on a similar note, we do NOT accept AI art in roleplay submissions or to be posted in art channels. It's alright if you can't tell the difference and send something on accident, but we gotta make our stance known.
š See Something, Say Something
In reference to any of the rules above, if you think you see someone breaking any of them, let us know by making a ticket! Or, if me or the mods say our dms are open to talk, talk to us there. You will not be mentioned by name in any way if you don't want to be.
š NOT Allowed: Other Clan Cats
By this, I mean that your cat HAS to either be from one of the three clans, one of the kingdoms, or an outsider. You can't make a cat from ThunderClan because ThunderClan does not exist. Or at least, doesn't exist anywhere near here. That being said, if you have an oc that you previously used for a different clan that you want to use for this server, thats completely fine! Just make sure to update their story appropriately. If you need help, read up on the clan and kingdom lore channels, or pop a question in questions and answers
š NOT Allowed: Stereotypical Depictions
Things such as feathers behind the ear, headdresses, exaggerated features or accents are not allowed in any capacity. If you think your current character might break this rule, either toss them out and make a new character or double check with others in character chat . If you go ahead and submit smth like that without checking, you're gonna get a strike.
š EVENTUALLY Allowed: Special Characters
So, you're probably asking, what are special characters? Well it's a good thing you're reading this paragraph because I'm about to tell you. Special characters are NON-CAT characters, or to be more specific, creatures such as:
dogs who can speak cat
These above examples are special characters, and you only get ONE. And you only get that one after you've
1: Shown a habit of regular roleplay
2: Own at least 6 other normal cat characters
If I think you're somehow abusing this special character by making roleplay hard for everyone else, then it's getting yoinked and you're getting a strike.
š ALLOWED: Everything Else!
Other than what's stated above, there's really no limits! make a kitty that looks like a tiger, make a sparkle cat, make a completely normal tabby! Things such as disabilities and culture are also fully allowed as long as you think you can portray them accurately and respectfully, referring to the second rule. Starting off, members get 4 character slots to work with, and every month you're here is another character added!
š¾ Communication Is Key!
I've said it once and I'll say it a million more times, talk, talk, and talk some more! Plan out your roleplay in rp request or character chat before diving in to minimize confusion. It'd be awfully awkward for your apprentice character to catch a piece of prey that someone else's warrior character thought they called dibs on.
š¾ No Apprentice Without Mentor, No Kit Without Family
If you have a kit or apprentice character, make sure to talk with other members of the server to get that kit a caretaker, or that apprentice a mentor! They won't be allowed to play without one. The same goes for squires and yearlings in The Wild Kingdom!
š¾ Starry Shenaniganry Requires Approval
If you want your spirit character to float down from the heavens (or up from You Know Where) and deliver an earthshattering prophecy, make sure to ask permission from me or one of the other mods assigned to roleplay stuff first, by either making a ticket or popping down a question in questions and answers . If you don't want to do anything mystical and magical and just want to play a spooky cat, then by all means go for it!
š¾ Blacklisted Topics? Stick It In A Thread
The same sensitivity that we give to blacklisted topics in the general chats are applied to the roleplay ones, too. If you and someone else want to roleplay an event that contains blacklisted topics, then you are required to make a thread with a tw in the title. For example, roleplaying a battle with heavy gore would require you to make a thread with TW: ANIMAL GORE in the title.
š¾ Doing A Border RP? Stick To One Channel
As you may have noticed, there are a few 'duplicate' channels scattered throughout the territories. These are border channels, and if you go into the description of each you can see which part of the territory they border. If you are doing a roleplay where two cats are meeting along the border, stick to one of these border channels for brevity's sake. For example, if a CrimsonClan cat and a CobaltClan cat wanted to meet in secret, you could say the CrimsonClan cat climbed down the mountain to end up in CobaltClan's side of Bearnose Falls, or vice versa
That means at least one paragraph per response! As long as you're writing a minimum of 3-4 good length sentences, you're in the clear. You can of course go higher, but don't pressure other people to do the same!
As for shops, uh, what are those exactly? Either way, hope this helps!
