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atonementmods) wrote2017-12-28 10:48 pm
atonementmods) wrote2017-12-28 10:48 pm
FAQs
GAME FAQ
Are characters considered dead upon arriving? What if they're alive in canon?
For all intents and purposes, yes, they are treated as the dead whether or not they died in their canon. They don't have to remember their deaths at all, if you don't want them to. They can just remember one minute being home, and the next walking into Penance. Perhaps it's the trauma of death or the swiftness of it that they don't remember it at all, or perhaps they don't remember for some other more curious reason. It doesn't matter since they won't get to return to the land of the living without paying their dues anyway.
How do characters communicate?
They are given a device similar to a smart phone with all the usual options. Video, text, etc. They are also allowed to keep their own phone if they arrive with one.
Can characters sin even more while they're in Penance?
Well, yes. Technically. It will be added to their debts to pay off and extend their stay. How much time that's added depends on the severity of the sin committed and left up to player discretion. Stealing an extra cookie wouldn't get more than a few seconds, but cheating, murdering, etc. will significantly extend their stay so please take this into consideration. It may also warrant immediate punishment, whether a town-wide one is coming up or not.
If you're absolutely unsure how much time should be added or if they deserve an immediate punishment, please contact the mod!
Do characters pay for only what Penance deems a sin or do the character's environment/opinions have an influence?
Characters are officially punished for what the higher-ups consider sins. Killing, stealing, lying, abuse, etc. However, if a character feels they've sinned for whatever type of relationship they've had, divorces, or anything else deemed taboo, they are definitely allowed to ask for additional punishment or time. They won't be denied!
What comforts will be available in Penance?
To start, there are shops full of clothing and food available, some simple technology, but not much else. As characters move in, they may start their own businesses or make requests to their hosts for additional establishments or items. If making requests, please remember that there will be a price of some sort to pay.
All modern conveniences such as plumbing, electricity, etc. are up and running. All houses are equipped with modern appliances as well. Please note that there may, in the future, be intermittent outages if all the new citizens put a strain on the system.
What sort of punishments will characters undergo?
Punishments will range from simple (albeit humiliating) acts to those of a gory, painful nature. Characters will be expected to participate and, if they decline, will have no time removed the first time. Repeated offenses will be recorded and time will be added. Punishments happen once a month for all citizens of Penance.
If my character never participates, what will happen?
Then they will be escorted to Hell, which means they will be swept from the game. Overall though, character participation in events will not be monitored closely unless the mod receives complaints about activity or lack of participation.
Will powers or abilities be taken away?
Powers are not capped except in cases of teleportation where they could potentially leave. It will be limited to within the city only to prevent any potential escapes. Other than that, all characters maintain their original abilities. The only exception may be potential punishments in the future, but it will only be temporary.
Can my character die in Penance? What happens?
Yes, they can! They will be revived in two days within the game and their memories of events will feel hazy for a bit after. They will always generally feel unwell, like they've had a long night before/the world's worst hangover for a day or so.
PLAYER FAQ
How many characters are we allowed to app at a time?
Two characters per round for a total of four characters. Exceptions may be made if you've shown you can make AC consistently.
What kinds of characters are allowed to be apped?
Characters from any and all types of entertainment are allowed. Canon AUs will be allowed (I.E. Tony Stark from the movies, Tony Stark from the comics, etc. will all be allowed to be played at the same time), but fan-created AUs will not (Rule 63s, coffee shop AUs, etc). This may change at a later date if there's interest. OCs will be allowed as long as they are not fandom-based. CRAUs will be considered as well. Characters made for specific settings like DnD, MMOs, etc. will be considered original creations and be appable.
Given the nature of the game, no character under the age of 14 will be considered.
Are relationships/sex allowed?
Sure. There aren't any hard and fast rules other than there shouldn't be any smut played out with characters under the age of 16. Younger characters are allowed to date/fool around as they please and with who they please, but please fade to black on anything else.
Also, please keep in mind that while sinning is allowed in this game, there will be IC repercussions if anything like rape or dubious consent happens. If this occurs, it should also be agreed upon by the players and given all possible and appropriate warnings. The same goes for any other taboo or questionable types of relationships. They aren't forbidden, but consequences will happen for them.
What is AC like?
For now, it's one of the following:
1 log or network post.
5 comments (per character) on a network post/inbox post.
3 comments (per character) on a log.
Since this is more of a sandbox type of community, the mod would like to keep things relatively light, AC-wise. If it's felt to be needed later, there will also be proof required for punishment logs or mentions.
If AC is failed, a strike may be taken. No additional AC will be required the next round, but if you fail again, your character will be swept from the game.
What is the character cap? Will it expand?
Initially, the game will be capped at 80 characters, which is probably fairly enthusiastic for a new game. The cap will be likely be increased to the 100s later if there's a need and the game doesn't prove too difficult to maintain.
What if my character is pure and free of sin?
Everyone has some sort of sin they're guilty of, even if it's telling a little white lie! It doesn't matter what you come up with, go wild as long as it fits the character.
Are characters considered dead upon arriving? What if they're alive in canon?
For all intents and purposes, yes, they are treated as the dead whether or not they died in their canon. They don't have to remember their deaths at all, if you don't want them to. They can just remember one minute being home, and the next walking into Penance. Perhaps it's the trauma of death or the swiftness of it that they don't remember it at all, or perhaps they don't remember for some other more curious reason. It doesn't matter since they won't get to return to the land of the living without paying their dues anyway.
How do characters communicate?
They are given a device similar to a smart phone with all the usual options. Video, text, etc. They are also allowed to keep their own phone if they arrive with one.
Can characters sin even more while they're in Penance?
Well, yes. Technically. It will be added to their debts to pay off and extend their stay. How much time that's added depends on the severity of the sin committed and left up to player discretion. Stealing an extra cookie wouldn't get more than a few seconds, but cheating, murdering, etc. will significantly extend their stay so please take this into consideration. It may also warrant immediate punishment, whether a town-wide one is coming up or not.
If you're absolutely unsure how much time should be added or if they deserve an immediate punishment, please contact the mod!
Do characters pay for only what Penance deems a sin or do the character's environment/opinions have an influence?
Characters are officially punished for what the higher-ups consider sins. Killing, stealing, lying, abuse, etc. However, if a character feels they've sinned for whatever type of relationship they've had, divorces, or anything else deemed taboo, they are definitely allowed to ask for additional punishment or time. They won't be denied!
What comforts will be available in Penance?
To start, there are shops full of clothing and food available, some simple technology, but not much else. As characters move in, they may start their own businesses or make requests to their hosts for additional establishments or items. If making requests, please remember that there will be a price of some sort to pay.
All modern conveniences such as plumbing, electricity, etc. are up and running. All houses are equipped with modern appliances as well. Please note that there may, in the future, be intermittent outages if all the new citizens put a strain on the system.
What sort of punishments will characters undergo?
Punishments will range from simple (albeit humiliating) acts to those of a gory, painful nature. Characters will be expected to participate and, if they decline, will have no time removed the first time. Repeated offenses will be recorded and time will be added. Punishments happen once a month for all citizens of Penance.
If my character never participates, what will happen?
Then they will be escorted to Hell, which means they will be swept from the game. Overall though, character participation in events will not be monitored closely unless the mod receives complaints about activity or lack of participation.
Will powers or abilities be taken away?
Powers are not capped except in cases of teleportation where they could potentially leave. It will be limited to within the city only to prevent any potential escapes. Other than that, all characters maintain their original abilities. The only exception may be potential punishments in the future, but it will only be temporary.
Can my character die in Penance? What happens?
Yes, they can! They will be revived in two days within the game and their memories of events will feel hazy for a bit after. They will always generally feel unwell, like they've had a long night before/the world's worst hangover for a day or so.
PLAYER FAQ
How many characters are we allowed to app at a time?
Two characters per round for a total of four characters. Exceptions may be made if you've shown you can make AC consistently.
What kinds of characters are allowed to be apped?
Characters from any and all types of entertainment are allowed. Canon AUs will be allowed (I.E. Tony Stark from the movies, Tony Stark from the comics, etc. will all be allowed to be played at the same time), but fan-created AUs will not (Rule 63s, coffee shop AUs, etc). This may change at a later date if there's interest. OCs will be allowed as long as they are not fandom-based. CRAUs will be considered as well. Characters made for specific settings like DnD, MMOs, etc. will be considered original creations and be appable.
Given the nature of the game, no character under the age of 14 will be considered.
Are relationships/sex allowed?
Sure. There aren't any hard and fast rules other than there shouldn't be any smut played out with characters under the age of 16. Younger characters are allowed to date/fool around as they please and with who they please, but please fade to black on anything else.
Also, please keep in mind that while sinning is allowed in this game, there will be IC repercussions if anything like rape or dubious consent happens. If this occurs, it should also be agreed upon by the players and given all possible and appropriate warnings. The same goes for any other taboo or questionable types of relationships. They aren't forbidden, but consequences will happen for them.
What is AC like?
For now, it's one of the following:
1 log or network post.
5 comments (per character) on a network post/inbox post.
3 comments (per character) on a log.
Since this is more of a sandbox type of community, the mod would like to keep things relatively light, AC-wise. If it's felt to be needed later, there will also be proof required for punishment logs or mentions.
If AC is failed, a strike may be taken. No additional AC will be required the next round, but if you fail again, your character will be swept from the game.
What is the character cap? Will it expand?
Initially, the game will be capped at 80 characters, which is probably fairly enthusiastic for a new game. The cap will be likely be increased to the 100s later if there's a need and the game doesn't prove too difficult to maintain.
What if my character is pure and free of sin?
Everyone has some sort of sin they're guilty of, even if it's telling a little white lie! It doesn't matter what you come up with, go wild as long as it fits the character.