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1.Respect your peers.
I would like it if the entire world got along, I really would, but we all know that can happen. I do ask that you respect your fellow users and refrain from teasing, insulting, picking on, or ganging up on a particular user. If there is a problem with someone, let an Admin or a Mod know right away.

2.Don't cause a scene.
This kinda goes in line with the previous rule. Most drama tends to happen around others, so we ask that you don't cause a ruckus and ruin the mood for others around you. Again, if there is a problem, talk to an Admin or Mod about the issue.

3.Smut in PMs
I'm completely okay with shipping and a bit of intimacy here and there between Character's in the forums. Just make sure it doesn't cross the line and is taken to PMs if it begins to get more intimate, otherwise there will be serious consequences.

4.Relationships
We all know that having character interactions is fun, and can show a lot of development when having romantic relationships with others, but try not to make it habitual to ignore other users or revolve the topic around two dating characters. On top of this, if you are in control of a canon character, and have them date your OC, you will be asked to have the two split up and will be given a warning.

5.Do not troll.
It's nice to joke around now and again, but if you're one of those folks that just messes with people for the lol's, we'll make sure you're given a strict talkin' to. Keep it up, and you'll be banned for a determined amount of time. Three strikes, you're out and banned for good.

6.No God-Modding.
Seriously, and don't make your characters these huge tank-like beings that are over-powered. They're unrealistic, even by RWBY-verse standards, bland, and, frankly, can get annoying very fast.

7.No Mary Sue's/Gary Stu's.
We expect effort put into your characters and your posts. Be original! Honestly, this is a universe where a scythe and a sniper are the same weapon. While there are rules, there's still a lot of room to be original.

8.Making Staff Members
As Beacon is a student facility, we need a good amount of 'staff' to mantain it. This includes Teachers, the doctor, nurses, security and other such positions. However, to make a staff member, please PM to notify that you are making on. I will read over the profile and tell you if there are things to be fixed or if I cannot accept them as a staff member.

9.Fighting other users.
In-game, so to speak, try and be fair when you're fighting in game. Keep things realistic. It's a lot to ask for, but not everyone is always a winner or a loser. Now, taking this a step further by engaging in an unfair or unwanted fight with someone else will get you in trouble. You'll be given a single warning. Mess up again, and an Admin will go and perform an instant-KO attack on you. They are enforcers of the sites rules, so to speak, so will be given permission to enforce those rules via humiliation.

10.Warnings and Bans.
And now we get to the knitty-gritty. You'll be given a total of five warnings, and will lose one based on Moderator and Administrator discretion. The first time you lose all your warnings, you will be banned for a dictated amount of time, before being able to return, but will return to a level 3 warning, instead of starting fresh at level 5. Lose those chances, and you'll be banned again, for longer. You'll return at a level 1. This is your chance to stop doing what's been getting you banned. After the last chance, you will be permanently banned. Word of advice: Mods and Admins can see your IP's.

11.Rules.
Admins have the right to change, add, or remove rules at their discretion, after having discussed it among the others. If you feel an Admin or Mod is abusing their power, discuss it with a different Mod/Admin in private.

12.Becoming a Mod.
If you would like to help out with the forum, PM me and I will discuss it with you. If I feel you could help me with the forum, I will appoint Moderator status to you.