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Guidelines
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Disclaimer
Kendra is a fictional character from my own mind. She
was created as the daughter to a different character and the Doctor.
Her playby is subject to change at my whim, if I decide to have her go
through a complete regeneration. If she will, warning will be given in
advance. Pictures on this page were found by me and edited, either from Tumblr or from screencap websites.
Rules
I'm
actually quite easy to get along, even if these are in depth. I have
been role-playing since late 2005/early 2006, so they have evolved over
the years. Many times I've tried to shorten them, only to have to lay
them out in depth for everyone all over again. Read these in their
entirety. If you don't, you will be subject to deletion. I am here to
write and I don't really like to have my time wasted. Sign with anything
(other than "Read & understood"), plus a gif/picture of your
character.
Thank you.
Writing Style
I write in multi-para and novella
style, though I hate labeling myself as such since I write what my muse
gives me. I prefer to try to give out at least four solid paragraphs
but, sometimes, it can be difficult if I don't have much to work with.
With that dais, however, I do tend to lean more toward novella than
anything else. I can write anywhere from 3-4 paragraphs all the way up
to 20+. Don't ask me to write less for you, I won't do it. If this is a
problem, please delete yourself off my page now. I write in
third person format. Personally, I don't particularly care what format
you write in (first or third) but I do find reading and responding to
third person format a lot easier than first person.
Spelling and Grammar
I
can be a bit of a grammar nazi with my work, not anyone elses. I tend
to be a bit of a perfectionist, even though I always find something that
I should have fixed prior to sending out. I do have a mild form of
dyslexia, which is why I am such a perfectionist when it comes to my
writing. So, I do understand how tough it can be for others. However, if
I can't understand what you are trying to express in your writing then I
will probably not respond. At our ages we should know how to put a
sentence together easily enough, with the proper punctuation. Don't give
me something that is a constant run-on through a whole paragraph - it's
annoying.
Starters
I don't particularly care who sends out
the starter. Don't ask me to do it, however. It should be whoever would
be better to start off. If you tell me you're not good with writing
starters, I will refuse to do so outright. The reason behind this? We
all have to start somewhere. Please note, I will accept
random/semi-random starters, within reason.
Replies
I will
get to them on my time, not yours. Lately real life has been giving me a
good, swift kick in the ass, which has made replies slow. If you have a
problem with not getting a reply back in a few days time, you can
simply find your way off my list. I have plenty of others who will be
patient. Now, I am a patient person when it comes to others replying to
me, so I expect the same courtesy in return. I also don't always
reply in the order they are received. Sometimes one storyline may be
easier or I may just simply be more invested in a storyline with someone
else. Either way, you will definitely get a response back from me.
Storylines
I
write as if each storyline is an episode part of a larger season. I
find it easier to write this way, because it makes it a lot more fluid
when I go to write up summaries to add to her biography. If you are
multi-storyline, please have some respect that I am not. A storyline
with me is almost a guarantee that you'll become a part of her history
and expansion. I will not write multiples of the same storyline. It shows a lack of creativity and it's not fair to me or you other writers.
Messages
Messages
are strictly for out of character discussion and interaction. I do not
role-play through messages for the simple fact I get lots of messages in
my inbox. Role-plays would get lost in the midst of everything else in
there. And that's just not fair to you, the other writers.
Comments
Comments
are for 1x1 role-play. I prefer this because I am to keep track of them
this way. Once I send out a reply, and I'm certain the other has
received it, I delete the one that was sent to me. The reason being is I
save everything I write with others. I find it easier to delete what I have replied to, since it helps me see whose I still need to work on.
Blogs and Groups
I will use blogs or groups for storylines dealing with three people or more. It is easier for me to keep track of that way.
Open Group Storylines
I
also participate in open group storylines set up by others on a very
frequent basis. And I would highly suggest you do the same.
Greetings
I don't mind
greetings at all, since they are used to simply break the ice between
writers. These can be sent to my comments or messages. I will respond,
in due time, I promise. I will always respond in messages.
Progressing the Storyline
This
is a pet peeve of mine. If you don't, or won't, help to progress the
storyline then I will lose interest in the story all together. This is
not meant as an offense to anyone, it's just a hassle when I'm the only
person carrying the full weight on my shoulders. I mean, I'm creative
but even I sometimes hit a roadblock.
Maturity
Kendra is not a
princess in need of a knight in shining armor; she is the knight.
Therefore, I write everything from foul language to drugs to gore. I
will not write incest or rape, however. I ask that people be 18 years of
age or older. I know there may be some who are younger, who may be
quite a bit more mature for their age, but I refuse to be held liable
for you seeing something that you shouldn't. Enough said.
Trigger Warning
Everyone
has their own triggers. Without knowing what a specific person's
triggers are, you are being warned here. I do not, nor have ever, placed
a trigger warning on my writing. If you have not read these rules and
you see something that has a trigger for you, you have been warned here.
If you complain, then I will know you didn't read these rules to begin
with.
Godmoding/Autoing
Please, don't do this. I am perfectly
capable of writing my own character. I often allow my character to take
hits from others, but I know the damage it will do to her better than
you do. In fact, I am kinda known for letting my characters get beat to
Hell. Kendra, however, bounces back fairly quick depending on the type
of attack.
Killing/Forced Regeneration
Only I'm able to put
her through a forced regeneration, not you. I know how much damage she
can take before: her healing factor has trouble catching up; she goes
into a Time Lord coma; she "dies" and has to regenerate.
Pic4Pic
I
don't do it. You're welcome to comment my pictures, I don't mind. I,
however, don't comment pictures unless I get the gumption to do so. So,
if you do comment mine, don't expect one back. I am fairly busy and
don't always have the time to do this. Apologies in advance.
You Add, You Start
This is one of the biggest B.S. and elitist things I have seen in rules
lately. It shouldn't matter who added whom, since we're all here for
the same thing. If you have a problem with this, tough. I am not here to
cater to someone else's whim. I am here to write, relax and have fun.
Share Outs
Don't
ask me to share you out, I won't do it right away. Why? Too many times
people have asked me to share them out, so I do, only to find a few days
to a week later the person deleted. So, due to this, I won't be sharing
people out unless they can prove they're not going to disappear. And,
even then, it will be on my time; not yours.
Drama
In
character drama is great, I love it. Out of character drama - not so
much. If you have a problem with someone I am writing with, or someone
on my friends list, you can either delete me or (better yet) ignore
them. I don't mind if you send me a warning ONCE in a message but I'll
decide what to do over it.
Whiners and Bullies
I don't
appreciate those who constantly whine and/or bully others. If I witness
it, you'll be deleted without a word. If you come whining to me over one
thing or another, I will delete you.
Constantly Making then Deleting
This
gets under my skin. If you're going to make a profile, write. Don't up
and delete; it screws up storylines, especially if there are multiple
others involved. It's not fair to the other writers when someone does
that.
Relationships
Kendra can tend to be a bit of a flirt
but only if it's needed to get out of an extreme situation, or she's
undercover and trying to glean information from someone. She can be very
sarcastic and overly serious, until another character gets to really
know her. Flat out, Kendra can be a total bitch when pissed off so pray
your character doesn't wind up on her sh*t list. Kendra is straight, not bi or lesbian. If you ever see in stream that I state otherwise, it is simply a joke. I
will warn you right now, don't try to get into a relationship with
Kendra. She is very closed off and distrusting of others. Meaning trying
to get into a relationship with her is very difficult. Now, she's been
in a few relationships in her life, but she's not going to fall for just
anyone - she's extremely picky.
If our characters do get into a
relationship with each other, please don't just abandon your profile. I
understand if real life pulls you away, it does to me all the time. I
also understand taking a hiatus. If she winds up getting into a
relationship, it will be stated so on my profile, not in here. Why?
Because it's just easier that way and it's there for everyone to see
straight off.
Activity
I am a wife and mother of four in real
life, that means my activity on here is fairly limited. Granted, I
probably have more free time than most but I have responsibilities and
people who rely on me outside of this site. They will always take
precedence over this place, as they should. Patience with me will go
far, I promise you that.
Out of Character
I am fine with
this. I will always do storyline discussions out of character. I am a
very friendly person, OOC, and do not hide the fact of my kids first
names, or my husband's. The only name, however, that you shall know me
by is Rose - that is my middle name and it's the only one I freely give
out to everybody. Anyone, who really knows me OOC, will tell you I'm an
open book and I wear my heart on my sleeve. BUT, I do have a dark side
so, whatever you do, try not to get on it. "No second chances. I'm that
type of woman." (Bonus points it you know where that tweaked quote is
from.)
Lurkers and Stalkers
If
I find you are doing just that you will go bye bye. I have dealt with
those in my time role-playing and have no qualms in using the block
button.
Addendum
I think that is all. I will add onto this,
if I deem it necessary. Now, if you've read this far, please sign
these... Sign with anything (other than "Read & understood"), plus a
gif/picture of your character. Thank you.
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