1 The Rule of Interesting
Pretend you’re an actor on a stage. Be interesting. The point is not to win, the point is to make an interesting story.
Players are required to build compelling scenarios with motives that justify their actions before committing to mechanical conflict. Mechanics must be proportional to the weight of the situation.
Sometimes, your character will die in mundane and unfair ways that are complaint with the rules. Carefully examine your situation before reporting it.
Careless murder without any kind of escalation, even if justified, is not interesting.
A knight has cornered an intruder with a group of guards in the keep. They should arrest and question the criminal, not immediately lop their head off. The King has had several outlaws brought before him in chains. He should not execute all of them. A bandit has jumped a lone wanderer in the bog. They should not wordlessly cut every single limb they have and throw them into a river
1.1 Might makes Responsibility
Being in a winning position gives you both the power and responsibility to take the most interesting approach, shaping the overall narrative and driving the plot forward where your adversary cannot
2 Role Expectations
Characters are expected to initially remain consistent to the role they choose, until the story dictates otherwise.
Those with more powerful influence, skills, and gear are expected to ad here more closely to their expected roles and should not readily abandon their post.
Characters in positions of leadership have the responsibility to actively shape the narrative. Their actions should drive the plot forward and offer something interesting to round
A beggar can act insane, heretically or antagonistically, as it is a role with no responsibilities. A man-at-arms should behave like an experienced and trusted soldier. A member of the Church should not readily align themselves with bandits, vampyres, or werewolves.
3 Miscellaneous
3.1 Immersion
Players must remain in-character at all times. Do not make your char acter look, speak or act like a modern-world person transported back in time. A character’s name should not be a meme, joke or reference to anything modern.
3.2 Persistence
No knowledge, including events, relationships, or rivalries, is carried over between rounds. Knowledge can still be retained with the consent of the involved parties, excluding Metagrudge rule violations.
3.3 AFK Interactions
AFK characters are not immune to thievery, with the exception of those who go AFK mid-scene; they are to be left alone until they reconnect.
3.4 Erotic Roleplay
Erotic roleplay is allowed between sentient humanoids, but not protected from outside interference.
3.5 Defiance
Defiant characters are protected from being subjected to non-consensual erotic roleplay, even after death. Overriding the mechanical restrictions with emotes is prohibited.
3.6 Underage Characters & Behavior
Underage characters, advanced pregnancies and excessive baby-talk are forbidden. All character media should look unquestionably adult.