R U L E S

These Rules Are For EVERYONE.
Do NOT think your top dog and can avoid these for any reason.
You will be warned then banned. I don't put these up to stop the fun but to make it a bit easier on everyone. If you think a member is disobeying them in any way don't hesitate to talk to an Admin. We need you to tell us in case we miss something. Dont be afraid to talk to us any time.

Now then, the rules themselves:

Code of Conduct!

• RUDENESS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. THIS IS A BIG ONE. LITERALLY AND FIGURATIVELY. OKAY? OKAY.
  Self said. Don't be rude! Were not racist here on any account.
  If we see anyone "attacking" or "Abusing" another persons right for the sake of bull shit. So help me I'll ban you. This better not ever be an issue on this site. It will not be tolerated.
  
• NO PLAGIARIZING! Please do not use posts, graphics, coding, etc without permission or credit. Its illegal and just plan wrong to easily take from some hard working artist and claim it as your own. Seriously.... it should be a sin.
  Also
  Do not pose as anyone else in the cbox. You will be banned from the C-box then if it continues the site.
  
  
• Regarding rules/suggestions/arguing with rules: We have that suggestions thread for a reason. There's always room for improvement, so we included the suggestions section for that reason. This does not mean we will go with it, after all the admins have looked it over then we will vote for whats best for the site. It wont because we don't like you or the suggestion we just want to help keep order in the site. We thank you for sending your thoughts. Every rule at DRH is in place for a reason; we are NOT trying to make your lives difficult. To suggest something-- even a change in the rules-- is fine. Don't argue with us, it wont work. If you complain about our site and its rules "Go make your own site and do them." Not that we don't like you but don't bash on our site because it's not perfect for you.
  

Site Etiquette

• Pressuring another for replies or threads is absolutely unacceptable. Some People have real lives, jobs, school, ect...
  Jumping their bones is like a child throwing a tantrum, be gentle and send a message or talking to them in the c-box as a reminder is fine.
  
• We prefer that everyone gets along, but in reality, that's not gonna happen, is it? Anything approaching an argument in the cbox is disallowed, and should either cease or be moved to a private channel and kept CIVIL. If we hear of any harshness towards another member to the point of harmful You Will Be BANNED.
  
• Never EVER rudely criticize someone else's writing. Some people are new and are still learning. Instead of chewing their head of to the point their never roleplay again. Talk to them. Teach them. Allow them learn how and find their own way to write and role. Don't force them to be like you.
  

Character Creation!

• You are allowed ONE character to start with, and they must be a student, not a teacher. The name should be both last name and first. If you would like a second character or professor, just PM an admin and ask. As a rule, additional character will only be considered if your most recent character has been approved and active for at least two months or after 100 posts. We also watch your activity and posts. Please keep ALL of your characters active, even if a post or two a month. Dont let them die to easily.
  Do not create additional characters without admin approval, if you do you will be banned for 2 weeks then allowed back on.
  
• Mary Sues/Gary Stus: Everyone wants to be the hero, but on a forum-based RP such as this, it's important to develop realistic characters, or else it's not really fun to play for other people.
  Depressing and brooding can be fun if done right, but don't make it so bad that if your OC was real they would murder you for their past. Also because this is fantasy it's easy to become overpowered. Don't let this happen. Your paranormal teen, no you can not crack the earth in half or summon satan. If you think your over worked, talk to an admin and we'll help you out.
  

Graphics and Face Claims

• Your character MUST have a Face Claim.
  
• Your character's face claim must be someone in the public eye over the age of 13. No using yourself, and no Youtubers unless they're famous outside of Youtube.
  
• You're welcome to draw your character if you're so inclined, but this drawing can't be your character's avatar.
  Feel free to add your art to your sig or in the Galleries.
  
• Signatures can be no bigger than 500x400. This is pretty big, so there shouldn't be an issue with this. Signatures are meant to give a bit of flair to your posts or offer a glimpse of your character. They should NOT contain all the information you can cram in there about your character, and they shouldn't be so big you can't fit them in your window. You're also welcome to not have a signature. Warnings will be given to those with signatures that don't fit requirements, but after that, we'll feel free to delete your signature entirely.
  
• Should problems arise, the admins reserve the right to change rules and such, but don't worry, we won't do it all the time or alot to mess you up.