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Reniolwaith was a member of the Laurelin Roleplayer's Alliance which sought to create server-wide events for the enjoyment of all. Although the LRPA is no more, our members are still expected to abide by the LRPA Code of Conduct outlined below.
Note that Reniolwaith's representatives are Aldalin and Serathuil
1. No OOC in /say
This is something reinforced by Codemaster's own rules for the RP server. Anything typed in /say should always be In-Character. There are plenty of other channels for Out-of-Character messages. Even if it's something as innocent and simple as ((Whoops, typo)), you can just as easily put that in /tell, /f, /ra, /k, or /ooc to the people you are RPing with. Do not put OOC messages in /say, even bracketed, unless it is an absolute and justifiable emergency.
2. IC Actions = IC Consequences
Newton's Third Law of Motion also applies to RP: every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Always be prepared to accept the logical consequences of your character's actions; if you attack and rob somebody, do not be surprised if they and their friends come after you with a vendetta.
3. Keep OOC and IC Separate
Do not use OOC excuses to avoid IC repurcussions of your character's actions. Conversely, do not take IC action against somebody for something that was OOC, or vice versa. That evil villain who wants to kill your character is not also an evil player who hates you as a player. Don't hold grudges OOCly for things that happen in RP.
4. No power-emoting
Also referred to as 'god-moding'. This means dictating another character's actions to them, or not leaving room for them to respond to a situation. An example would be an emote such as "Frodo punches Sam in the face and knocks him out cold." The correct way of doing this would be phrasing it as "Frodo throws a punch aimed at Sam's face, trying to knock him out" or something similar which leaves room for the other player to react and respond how they choose. A couple of words can make all the difference. Power-emoting also includes actions which are totally unrealistic or unfeasible for your character to perform, such as parrying and dodging the blows of half a dozen swords from people attacking you simultaneously from every angle. This is LOTRO, not The Matrix.
5. No meta-gaming
'Metagaming' is using knowledge of IC things you have as a player, but which your character does not, in roleplaying. The simplest example is your character referring to somebody by their name without having been told it previously. You as a player can see the name above their heads, but your character does not. Larger problems can occur if a player uses their OOC knowledge of a story or plot to give their character an IC advantage, for instance.
6. Inform your kinleader or LRPA representative of problems
If you encounter an issue with another LRPA in which you feel the Code of Conduct has been breached, do not try to engage the other player in an argument. Instead, calmly explain the matter to your kinship leader or other LRPA representative in your kinship, providing any logs or evidence. They will take the matter to the other player's kinship, and ensure that it is resolved amicably and constructively.Note that Reniolwaith's representatives are Aldalin and Serathuil
7. Be Courteous To Each Other
We are all here for the same reason: to have fun RPing. Respect your fellow players, and respect their right to have fun. Always remember that there is a human being on the other side of the character or forum post, and treat them with dignity. If something they do annoys or agitates you, go take a break, calm down, sleep on it. Make sure your brain is in the saddle before your mouth hits the gallop.
