al2955 | rules

☾ RULES ☽

1) Due to in-game content, players under the age of eighteen will not be allowed. While there is no age cap for characters in the game, we do ask players keep in mind that The Cradle Project will be a game featuring a lot of violence, blood, and dark and mature themes.

2) Please mind the IC (in character) and OOC (out of character) border. We ask that players be courteous to each other, and we ask that mods, too, be shown the same courtesy. Harassment will not be tolerated, and players who are repeatedly violating this and seen as unable to play nice will be spoken to. We reserve the right to pull you aside to discuss your behavior.

3) ICness (in character behavior) can sometimes be difficult in the realm of a murdergame due to the intense nature of the situations they thrust characters into, but we ask that everyone maintain their character's writing to the best of their abilities and not do anything logically outside of the realm of their character for the sake of the game. Basically, stay in character!

4) We understand that investigations and trials are some of the more fun aspects of murdergames! We encourage players to get involved as much as possible. However, we really want to, at the very least, attempt to give everyone a chance at the limelight. Please don't infomod, godmod, or plothog. Please note that while there may be some leeway with this rule, we reserve the right to pull aside players who are repeatedly breaking it.

5) Your character may die. Your character may kill. Your character may be handed a role that puts them in dangerous situations, or forces them to act dangerously. Your character will be placed under suspicion. The Cradle Project is a murdergame, but this does bear repeating. By joining, you are agreeing to these things. We cannot be held accountable if your character is placed in any of these situations -- we will always work to accommodate you, but these things are part of the plot.

6) The Cradle Project uses some mechanics from the party game Mafia, meaning that your character may be given a 'role'. Please adhere to the rules provided for your role.

7)Activity, ultimately, is the most important aspect of a murdergame. Murdergames are a big commitment RP wise and in applying we expect a large amount of activity — particularly during investigations and trials. For how much activity is expected, refer to other murdergames such as

murdermanor and

cravencastle. While there is no AC proper in the game, failure to be active in the game or neglecting to vote during trials may result in your character being deemed an unhelpful character, and thus being incentivized as a possible 'victim'.

8) Powers are softened to around 40% of characters' usual abilities. The reason for this is that their present body is just not as strong as their real body is. Certain powers, such as immortality, have been lifted. Upon being accepted, we will detail how a respective character's powers will be altered, and the player may approve the changes or ask for them to be tweaked slightly. Mainly, we just ask you don't go blowing up The Pygmalion. She's been through enough!

9) The Cradle Project plans to be as over the top and violent as possible when able. While we'll absolutely take any hard no's into consideration, we also must make a blanket statement that some squicks are inevitable: gore and psychological trauma and/or manipulation are to be expected. Despite this, there are certain topics we will not be touching on, and we reserve the right to stop someone from playing out these situations, such as rape, incest, necrophilia, and bestiality.