Elementals [Advanced RP] discussion

The rules are a very important part of this groups so please follow them.

1- Write at least 3 lines. I know it's a pain, but please. Please, I'm begging you here. Even if you're just describing something. It keeps the game going. You will recieve two warnings about your post size before being kicked from the group!
2- Follow the plot. I did not spend 2 hours on this for nothing.
3- Be respectful. Rudeness isn't cool, bro. Specially to the mods, if a mod tells you something and you do not obey you will be kicked.
4- I really don't care about cursing.
5- Romance is to be expected. Just. . . . Warn a girl before hand. Not everyone wants to know, mkay? ;]
6- Ask before making a new thread. I probably won't have a problem with it, but I'd like to know before you do.
7- Invite ! Pwetty please ? xD

These are the rules to RPing
BASIC RP RULES

GENERAL RULES
1: When you are talking out of RP text, use "(( ))" to indicate such
2: When you are talking with only one character in the same area, you should not skip any lines; if you are talking with more than on character area, then you must separate them by skipping a line after the action and text of the first character, then starting the same thing for the next character [Note: this only applies if both characters are interacting with the same character(s); if they are in the same topic, but different areas of the topic, they must be posted in different comments.]
3: Any speech MUST be indicated with quotation marks and actions should be inidicated by "* *", but that is optional

GLOBAL RULES
1: You cannot skip between different RP storylines
2: You cannot skip between different time frames
3: You cannot declare your character(s) to know someone without permission from the other person(s)
4: You cannot declare your character(s) to share history or a background with another character(s) without permission from the other person(s)

ENTRY RULES
1: You cannot make another person(s) notice something; you have to let them notice it themselves
2: You cannot appear in-between or near other characters unless approved by the other person(s) and allowed to do so (usually for battles or something)
3: You cannot be dramatic, it MUST be a subtle entry (ie: no big flashes into the area, bothering other characters; no screaming; no making other objects fly around when you entry, bothering other characters, etc.) [Note: exceptions are allowed if approved by the other person(s) if you are in a battle or something, but it must still be kept in moderation.]
4: You cannot move or come into contact with another character(s) when you enter

SOCIAL RULES
1: You cannot control the conversation or be the center of attention
2: You cannot interrupt someone else's conversations (unless permitted by the other person(s))
3: You cannot make person say something, nor may you tell them to say something outside of RP chat (your character may tell them to say something in RP chat, but they are allowed to refuse)
4: You cannot relate to someone else's background or history without the consent of the other person(s)

BATTLE RULES
1: No godmodding (ie: being invincible, overpowered, etc.)
2: No controlling other people
3: You CANNOT kill another person(s)'s character without their permission
4: You MUST allow the other person to CHOOSE to accept or avoid an attack [Note: there are some exceptions to this rule once you are familiar with the rules and the feel of RP battles, but you must still keep it in moderation; it cannot be a big attack (ie: cutting someone's head off, stabbing their heart or lungs, etc.) and you must allow the other person(s) to do the same.]
5: You CANNOT say where a character(s) got hit, nor how they took damage (ie: you cannot say that their head exploded from being struck by a Lightning bolt [I'm talking to you, here, Grim. XD], they became crippled, they lost a limb, etc.) [Note: again, there are exceptions to this rule, as well; following the same exceptions as rules #4 and #6
6: You may ONLY make ONE attack at a time, still following rule #4 [Note: again, there are exceptions to this rule once you are familiar with the rules and the feel of RP battles, but you must still keep it in moderation; you cannot go into a frenzy (attacks that count over 5 in this case) and you must allow the other person(s) to do the same.]
7: You may not make any moves without giving the other person(s) a chance to do something (this includes running away, teleporting (not blinking), summoning things, banishing the person(s) (and it must be approved by the person(s), etc.)
8: You MUST take damage at some point

These are all of the basic rules and the owner(s) of the RP are allowed to make additional rules to their own RP.

Character/Power Restrictions 1

Character Restrictions
All characters made MUST follow the main plot of this group in terms of lore and behavior. Only people who have spoken with a moderator about making a character that follows a different lore that goes with a different secondary plot and had that moderator approve and grant permission to make that character before the character is made may make a character that is an exception. If a moderator wants to make a character like this, there must be a 2/3 vote in favor of creating the character, not counting the moderator making the character, OR be approved directly by the head moderator. These characters follow a specific lore that follows a secondary plot (when there is one) AS WELL AS the main plot and act as major characters within the secondary plot, but normal characters (to a degree) within the main plot. These characters are known as "Arc Characters", where there is an arc within the main plot that changes the course of the roleplay to a secondary plot, then, after the arc is finished, reverts the roleplay back to the main plot. These characters only retain importance within the secondary plot and may expect a reaction from other characters within the arc, but are considered normal characters when the arc is over, but are allowed to reference back to the arc, but may not expect a reaction.

Power Restrictions
Only characters that retain some form of importance (i.e.. Elders, Former Elders, Arc Characters, etc.) may be allowed to fly, levitate, hover, soar, or anything otherwise related to flight, if their power and/or role and/or importance to the arc, if applicable, permit. [Will define later, if necessary.]

Destruction of physical objects MUST be kept at a minimum unless the character retains some form of importance unless permitted by a moderator. Mass destruction MUST have a purpose or be significant in some way for it to be acceptable. ABSOLUTELY NO ONE may completely destroy a topic's area. Moderators and the head moderator are NOT immune to this rule. [Will define later, if necessary.]