Sticky plz.
Alas, this is not a game.
Following the events of [REDACTED], we should probably get some rules in this place. Not hard-and-fast, you-will-obey, on-pain-of-death rules, of course; more a sort of guideline for how to keep things fun and entertaining for all involved. Obviously, FG is all about fun, but these rules are intended to make sure it stays that way.
- Try to stay vaguely on topic. You can be flexible; sometimes the rules need changing, and OPs, there's no point in trying to make Tropers play a game they don't want to. But if the game is "let's pretend to be kittens", don't derail into "let's pretend to be robot samurai". Remember, anyone can make a thread here, so if you don't see a game that interests you, make your own thread for that. You don't need to ruin other people's games.
- On that note, please don't turn every thread into a free-for-all fight. There is a thread for that. More generally, you don't need to derail every thread into a roleplaying game. As it happens, we have an entire subforum for if you want to roleplay.
- If you are supposed to be roleplaying, please refrain from godmodding. It's not funny, it's not fair, and it disrupts the game. That means no playing unbeatable characters. Be especially careful when killing other people's characters. Give them a fair chance; rather than writing "*shoots That Troper's head off*", consider "*fires gun at That Troper's face*". The line between Godmodding and regular fighting can be somewhat nebulous, so please exercise your common sense and personal judgement.
- Be wary of conversational derails. They're a fact of life on these forums, but try not to go overboard, or you may find there isn't a game left.
- Take your drama someplace else. FG isn't the place for that shit. We're here to have fun, not start a Flame War.
- Don't write your posts in a way that makes it hard for other tropers to participate in the game: Remember that forum games are a collaborative project, not a competition. Please do not write your posts with the intention of trying to one up other people by making it hard for them to build upon your post in a constructive way.
- No sex or fetish games. Let's keep this vaguely family friendly.
- Please bump responsibly. Due to the amount of games played every day, it's normal for a thread to be knocked off of the first page within hours. With that in mind, regulars will wait several days or a few weeks before bumping. Please use the same amount of courtesy. Threads that are time-sensitive (such as YIAY) do allow a bit of leeway regarding this rule, in case the user presenting the prompt needs to be pinged or if there are not enough responses after time has passed.
- Above all, have fun! This being Forum Games, that's what we all want, right? These rules are not intended to oppress anyone, but rather as a gentle reminder of how to avoid that dreaded Internet Backdraft. That way, we can all enjoy ourselves. ^_^
EDIT:
- The avatar minimum and the keep sockpuppeting to a minimum rule have been removed from the rule list.
- Don't write your posts in a way that makes it hard for other tropers to participate in the game rule has been added to the rules list
- Added "no sex or fetish games" rule.
- Added a rule regarding thread bumping.
Edited by Berrenta on Dec 1st 2023 at 1:10:52 PM
"Service" doesn't sound like a game though, Mikuru.
Still on the watchlist. I followed What Would You Do With The Above Troper before it was moved. I just had to go to the watchlist to find it again.
And service can be part of a game. There were many, though many failed, games that rely on the original poster to reply.
edited 27th Aug '13 6:43:32 PM by MikuruFan
To me, dating service implies a discussion of sorts.
I can see that.
I'd say put it in yack fest, it would make much more sense than being here.
It does seem more of a Yack Fest thread now that I think of it...
Three options are there for moving the thread to Yack Fest. Please be specific.
I included suggestions to move the thread to Yack Fest without elaboration as move the thread only.
- Move the thread only: 8
- Move the thread and rename so it clarifies the purpose of the thread: 2
- Redirect the discussion to Hangout Thread, an underused Yack Fest thread intended for general chatting: 0
- Do nothing: 1
edited 28th Aug '13 6:55:16 PM by MikuruFan
Moving it without a rename seems like the best otpion, if it is being moved.
What three people said move it with rename?
strawberry, Box, and me.
Oh wait, strawberry changed their vote.
edited 28th Aug '13 6:55:05 PM by MikuruFan
When shall action take place?
ಠ_ಠI'm guessing Sunday. Minimum is usually three days, but I think having it open over the weekend could get more people to notice.
I'll toss my hat in the ring and vote for moving it to Yack Fest. Why it was in forum games has always confused me.
I don’t even know anymore.Because once upon a time, it was a game we all played.
9 for moving only.
I mentioned the idea of creating a crack shipping game after that thread is moved.
edited 31st Aug '13 1:07:38 PM by MikuruFan
That might work well. Keep the spirit of the original here while moving the now discussion-oriented current thread over there. I vote for the YF move.
make it through this year if it kills you yet | 2001-2019I've been in favor of moving it for a while now.
Changing the name would be completely senseless, for the simple reason that no one has yet proposed a viable alternative. I'm absolutely not behind any movement lacking a purpose and lacking a means to accomplish that purpose.
"I'm not a nerd. I'm a specialist." ~Sousuke SagaraThe name would be decided after more people support the option with renaming. That's the standard procedure for renaming tropes.
Does thread renaming work the same way as trope renaming?
Probably not, but people are using that argument when the name could be decided after the vote.
I was merely asking. I wasn't trying to make an argument.
It's just an observation I made. I'm not trying to change anyone's opinion.
I decided to hold the move off to Monday.
Any last comments before I make the request?
Hm. True.
So, when the thread moves, is it still on the watchlists, or do we start anew?
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