How to Play

IC and OOC If you are IC (#HQ), you must also be in OOC (#HQ_OOC). The reasoning behind this is quite simple, we can't correct you on things if you aren't, much less warn you. Do yourself a favour, keep an eye on the OOC room. Character Communication ANY information or actions not available to ALL players in channel should NOT be posted publicly, including telepathic communication between characters, private thoughts, and actions not visible to the main room. Channel OPs or GM's will direct you to channel's fitting to where you are. For example, if you're standing on the airstrip thinking to yourself that it'd be good to take your plane out for a flight, you would only post the actual take off. Or should you be in the lower levels of the base you wouldn't post any actions in the main room at all. We do not see the hidden dagger, nor do we know what you are thinking. "* Character sits down, dejectedly" is acceptable, "* Character sits down, dejectedly, thinking about his/her dead dog" is not. Scenarios Players are often required to resolve conflicts on their own, without an OP/GM present. At any time, any player may be running a scenario, but in cases of disagreement, an OP/GM is the final and only authority. Respect The HQ world is based on the military. Those joining the game will probably start off with a character at Private or Specialist level. Your character is expected to behave in the assigned rank as they grow and find their feet. Inappropriate behaviour or actions will be dealt with IC as such. Channel Management A lot of work goes in to making the HQ world detailed, populated and well formed. Part of this involves keeping personal channel disputes to a minimum so that all can enjoy the game. The GM's are not unreasonable, nor uncivil and are approachable over any problem. However, they will not tolerate abuse in any form. OOC Disputes Those who end up causing unresolved trouble in OOC channels will be dealt with to allow free playing to continue.