This is the profile I use for running short adventures, and also my main profile. These are my main rules and I expect every player in my games to follow them, as will I.
Communication:
Group interaction will be done via the Gameplay and Discussion threads. If you want a fast response from me just message me in Google Hangouts. If you think your character can interact in a specific way with others from the group, by all means, feel free to PM each other and set things up between you without asking me first. If you are not breaking too much rules and metagaming, this will only improve the fun for everyone. If you think some interaction might go over the line, send me a PM and we'll sort it out.
Posting:
The best post is the one, that continues the story flawlessly from the previous one, and makes it easier for the next poster to continue telling that story! Frequency:I will try to post at least once a day in every game I run. I expect each party member called to action (in combat we may be acting in groups and not all at once) to respond as often as needed to not slow the group down. In most RP instances this includes the whole group, in no particular order (unless the situation calls for one). If any player is unable to respond in 48 hours or asks for a short leave from the game I will play out their actions for them based on their character, or ask another player to do it. If you disappear for more than 3 days without letting the group know in advance I will replace you.
Post content: Please take the time to make your posts meaningful, relevant and interesting. Out of combat you should add to the actions of the group, showing your character's reactions to the current events. You should also try to leave the others something to continue the RP with (a 'hook') at the end of your post. Examples: Ask another character a question, describe an action that requires the input of the party, or one that they are likely to respond to.
Roleplaying vs. Rules:
I follow the golden rule of RPGs: Have fun! I will try my best to adjudicate actions along the rules of the system. However, if an action would greatly improve the feeling of the game, create atmosphere and provoke active reactions from the party, I am willing to bend or break some rules to allow it. If you want to know if an action you plan for your character will be allowed in the game, just PM me. If you feel that a game should go along the books, and not an inch further, and that you can't stomach some discrepancies without making a question out of it, think twice before asking to join.
Rolling dice:
I will make Initiative and regular perception checks. For everything that you state in a post or are required to do as a reaction (attacking and damage, specific knowledge and perception checks to answer a question, saves as a reaction to an attack/the environment) you will do your rolls.
Combat Rules & Formatting:
Rule 1 I will call people to action in combat.
Rule 2 Start your post with Round X, Init Y.
Rule 3 Track your status effects, used spells/feats for the day, HP, wand charges - anything that runs out eventually. You can put them in a spoiler in your 'Full name', 'Race', and 'Classes/Levels' fields and they will be easily visible when you post! Rule 4 When rolling, take into account all modifiers (cover, proficiency, feats, etc.) and write them out after the roll.
