First things first, if you don’t know what Champions RP is yet, it is an in-character channel for the game.

Another thing; The Champions RP channel is out of CORP's jurisdiction.

(This is a work in progress and may be subject to change overtime. The lore may have been altered with a bit to adjust to how the channel was made.)



Things to know for In-Character:

1) The official name for the hero channel is: "Champions Response and Protection"

2) The channel was created by Azunai, with the help of the Champions to help coordinate attacks against the Qulaar during the Qulaar invasion. Since the invasion, the channel was turned into a social hub for other Heroes, in case another invasion or other major disaster occurs, but most of all for heroes to help one another in dealing with crimes around the city and other parts of the world. Azunai takes no credit in assisting with The Champions.


3) The channel IS moderated by The Champions, along with police and other groups to keep an eye on some of the people who might have joined the channel who are considered to be possible threats such as the anti-hero, anti-villain and ex-villain types. These types ARE told to keep their activities on the down low, but most of all ARE told they are being watched when they receive their comm device to the channel. Because they are considered heroes nonetheless, they were given comm devices to help out with the Qulaar invasion. The more darker activities are expected to be kept hidden from the public, as many heroes over the channel will not agree with the methods they use.


4) Most of the heroes who receive their comm device are registered heroes. However, during this grace period where help was needed, unregistered heroes were also given a comm device. The unregistered heroes were warned of the darker activities, mostly because The Champions did not know of what type of hero or person the unregistered may be.


5) There are different types of comm devices that a person may be given;

The first one is the generic ear piece that connects the person to the channel. This type of device is for those that don’t care about knowing who they might be talking to over the line, but also don’t want to hassle with any other piece of technology.


The second type of device is a wrist communicator/ear piece combo. The ear piece works just like how it’s supposed to, but the wrist device has an LCD display to show who is currently speaking over the channel.


The third type is for those that wear power armor that shows a HUD, but also others that are more robotic. The HUD is synched to the channel to be allowed access to see speech to text, but also able to see who is currently speaking.


A hero is able to gain access to any of these types. They may have all three types of communication, considering a person may not always be wearing their power armor and may walk around with just an ear piece.


Update 1/27/10

Things to know for Villain Characters:

1) Villain characters will no longer be able to hi-jack the CRP communication network. Due to repeated disturbances, security for the comm system has been upgraded to prevent any further hi-jacking. Villains are now required to steal comms from other player characters and may not use their own characters as references. Once they have their comm, they will be required to tell people on the CRP channel OOC who they stole the comm from in order to be used. Should someone ICly track down the source of the comm and are able to pin point the location, the comm may be deactivated and cause the villain to lose access to the channel once more while being able to be tracked.

2) There are now specific days to when players will be able to cause some sort of trouble on the CRP channel. Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays are the only three days where villains will be able to cause trouble without players sending any complaints. If players want to do any villainy outside these three days, they will need to get an OK from the channel admins.

Things to know Out of Character:


1) In-Character actions are expected to be responded with in-character reactions. If your character is the “badass” type or the type to be rude and offensive, be prepared for that character to be responded to with negativity. If someone ICly happens to take an argument into an IC brawl, you will be expected to follow through and take part in said brawl. If you don’t agree with this statement, then YOU, the player, should consider and know when to stop said argument.


2) Nobody, and I repeat NOBODY should take IC into OOC. If a player happens to start an argument OOC because of an IC incident over the channel, the moderators reserve the right to silence said player from the channel. This does NOT include removing from the channel, they will be SILENCED ONLY and be spoken to in tells to resolve the situation. In case of no moderators being able to take care of such a situation, the players reserve the right to resolve the problem NONCONFRONTATIONALLY. HOWEVER, the FIRST thing that will be expected to do before any moderator silences a player, is to have the two people with the conflict take the argument to tells and resolve it themselves. If they fail to do so, THEN moderators or other players may step in to help resolve the problem.


3) From now on, characters will be required to be less open about what they do, such as murdering people, destroying property, or anything having to do with anything villain or anti-hero like. This part is more explained in the In-Character section. The reason for this is because too many people were being bothered by this happening too often. There have been too many arguments occurring IC and OOC involving this, and action has been taken to stop this IC but most of all OOC.


4) In-Character profanity: This will be loosely moderated. Characters who use the f word or happen to say "shit" will be fine. However. ICly no character may ever say the N word nor anything involving the person being gay.


5) OOC conversations should be very limited during RP sessions. We have CORP for a reason. However, if there is no RP going on in the Champions RP channel, OOC is fine, so long as it does not get in the way of other people’s RP. If you are asked, even if it is demanded, to stop OOC during RP sessions, you will not disrespect those that ask of you to stop the OOC.


6) Certain topics regarding religion, politics, sexuality or anything else that could possibly result into heated debates WILL BE MODERATED by the players. Should a player’s character begin a conversation involving any of these topics, other characters should try their best to respect the person bringing such topic into discussion. Any other character becoming involved will show the same respect. Should any disrespect be shown, players reserve the right to halt any discussion ICly if the debate/conversation begins to become too overwhelming. If any player whatsoever be offended by any of these topics, THEY HAVE THE RIGHT TO SAY SO OOC. If this player has commented on this, other players will acknowledge this and halt any further discussion OOC and IC.


7) I totally did in fact take credit IC for making the channel, so LOL~!


List of admins/moderators by global:

Owner:
@Reldin

Admin:
@TheRezz

Moderators:
@leetsepeak
@Drakenvalt
@Doctor Comics
@RynoHound
@JadedVeteran
@GigaGal
@Sephoma

{deleted post} Reldin wrote:

6) I totally did in fact take credit IC for making the channel, so LOL~!

XD

just a simple thing IC ((OOC)) bracket usage rules would be nice,

{deleted post} Reldin wrote:

Nobody, and I repeat NOBODY should take IC into OOC.

I have a point of clarification to ask on.

Recently a user of the channel launched, I believe, ICly into very slanderous comments about members of a given faith. As a Real Life follower (Catholic) was I in the wrong to say something OOC about that or was the expected course to turn off the channel for a bit until that particular line of RP had run it's course.

IC'ly, that kind of thing is actually easier to write off; not all my characters are religious, let alone Catholic. However as a player I was very put off.

The course I took was to try to approach the person OOCly about it, and when I was told that IC/OOC should never mix, ie don't comment on character issues OOCly, I talked to a channel moderator.

I'm not trying to be obtuse, I really just want to know for future reference as the "It was only IC" is a common statement and I wanted to know the expected response.

SH

{deleted post} Storm-herald wrote:

{deleted post} Reldin wrote:

Nobody, and I repeat NOBODY should take IC into OOC.

I have a point of clarification to ask on.

Recently a user of the channel launched, I believe, ICly into very slanderous comments about members of a given faith. As a Real Life follower (Catholic) was I in the wrong to say something OOC about that or was the expected course to turn off the channel for a bit until that particular line of RP had run it's course.

IC'ly, that kind of thing is actually easier to write off; not all my characters are religious, let alone Catholic. However as a player I was very put off.

The course I took was to try to approach the person OOCly about it, and when I was told that IC/OOC should never mix, ie don't comment on character issues OOCly, I talked to a channel moderator.

I'm not trying to be obtuse, I really just want to know for future reference as the "It was only IC" is a common statement and I wanted to know the expected response.

SH

THIS! This was something I meant to add on and forgot about, thank you for reminding me. I'll add something regarding this in a sec.

{deleted post} Storm-herald wrote:

{deleted post} Reldin wrote:

Nobody, and I repeat NOBODY should take IC into OOC.

I have a point of clarification to ask on.

Recently a user of the channel launched, I believe, ICly into very slanderous comments about members of a given faith. As a Real Life follower (Catholic) was I in the wrong to say something OOC about that or was the expected course to turn off the channel for a bit until that particular line of RP had run it's course.

IC'ly, that kind of thing is actually easier to write off; not all my characters are religious, let alone Catholic. However as a player I was very put off.

The course I took was to try to approach the person OOCly about it, and when I was told that IC/OOC should never mix, ie don't comment on character issues OOCly, I talked to a channel moderator.

I'm not trying to be obtuse, I really just want to know for future reference as the "It was only IC" is a common statement and I wanted to know the expected response.

SH

If someone makes a Nazi character and makes racist comments, or anything like that, and then tries to say "It's only IC". No... Nothing like that will stand. Same thing with characters who are openly disrespectful, or are just dicks to be dicks. It's annoying both IC and OOC and will not be tolerated... As for religious debates.. if, for instance, said person was completely and utterly denouncing the faith, calling it's followers idiots, general stuff like that, then no, they would not be allowed to do so.. However, if their issues with whatever religion were discussed in a relatively civil manner, then that's fine. For Example: "All Christians are raving Lunatics who take it in the pooper". That is BAD.

"I think Christianity is a cult, which preaches peace and love, yet fails to show it, itself." Well, I know it can only turn into an argument, from there... But at least it's better than the alternative.

All in all, just try to remember that there are actual people behind the character. Don't be a dick for the sake of being a dick. Even if it's the way your character is... It gets old.

{deleted post} Rezz wrote:

All in all, just try to remember that there are actual people behind the character. Don't be a dick for the sake of being a dick. Even if it's the way your character is... It gets old.

I can't tell you how much I appreciate this, guys. I really do. Thank you very much.

Amen.

Just to play Devil's Advocate, you do realize you're going to have players who say, "I eavesdrop on the channel with a stolen communicator" or "My mutant power to control radio waves means I don't need a communicator" or "I cast a spell and listen in" or "I can hear CORP on my tooth filling!" and so on.

Does that matter? I'm not being sarcastic. This is an honest question.

I'm hardly an authority on the matter, but I imagine those folks will get dealt with by Mod hands.

{deleted post} Doctor Comics wrote:

Just to play Devil's Advocate, you do realize you're going to have players who say, "I eavesdrop on the channel with a stolen communicator" or "My mutant power to control radio waves means I don't need a communicator" or "I cast a spell and listen in" or "I can hear CORP on my tooth filling!" and so on.

Does that matter? I'm not being sarcastic. This is an honest question.

Personally, I'm not sure that should matter. I got the impression that the means for communicating on the channel were to give us some RP hooks and options, should we need them. Regardless of how you're on-comm, the authorities are still listening.

{deleted post} Raphael diSanto wrote:

{deleted post} Doctor Comics wrote:

Just to play Devil's Advocate, you do realize you're going to have players who say, "I eavesdrop on the channel with a stolen communicator" or "My mutant power to control radio waves means I don't need a communicator" or "I cast a spell and listen in" or "I can hear CORP on my tooth filling!" and so on.

Does that matter? I'm not being sarcastic. This is an honest question.

Personally, I'm not sure that should matter. I got the impression that the means for communicating on the channel were to give us some RP hooks and options, should we need them. Regardless of how you're on-comm, the authorities are still listening.

Yes, this pretty much explains it. It's fine for some people to have other means to acquiring a comm, but they need to keep in mind they too are being watched.

Check!

Thanks for clarifying.

If there's anything else you guys want to bring up, feel free to and I will see about adding what is needed.

"Since the invasion, the channel was turned into a social hub for other Heroes, in case another invasion or other major disaster occurs"

I really like this explanation of it, for allowing both casual chat and more serious planning.

I believe the 'heroes only' channel that some people are asking for already exists. It's just not 'Champions RP'. Would it be possible to get a similar IC writeup for the Socrates Comm channel?
It might be interesting to ICly limit speaking on the Socrates Comm channel to those who actually have an ASPRA registration. Not sure if this would be too OOCly limiting or not.
I know only two of my characters have one.

I've been in and out of the channel abit, I tend to poke my nose in during the quieter hours when I've got nothing else to follow (like early morning to afternoon GMT) and I've not seen drama in the amounts people have stated in the other thread THAT SHALL NOT BE LINKED TO D:<.

However it's great to see that complaints have been taken onboard and fair, sensical rules have been taken on.

Major kudos to you!

Very good write-up. I approve 100%.

One thing though... How are we going to deal with people who do break these rules (specifically pertaining to talking about killing people, dark activities, etc.) You know it's going to happen. People will log onto Champions RP without even glancing at these rules. The OOC response is easy... refer them to this post. But what about IC? How are we going to effectively prevent "killing or no killing" debates from creeping up?

{deleted post} @Drakenvalt wrote:

Very good write-up. I approve 100%.

One thing though... How are we going to deal with people who do break these rules (specifically pertaining to talking about killing people, dark activities, etc.) You know it's going to happen. People will log onto Champions RP without even glancing at these rules. The OOC response is easy... refer them to this post. But what about IC? How are we going to effectively prevent "killing or no killing" debates from creeping up?

/flails hand in the air

Ooooo ooo oooo!!! meemememememe!

/waits to be called on

ICly you can silence them as a moderator until it's been sorted out. On an IC level, that would be where the network has temporary blocked their signal while the authorities begin preliminary investigations. If people aren't bragging about killing people, then the GTS's can't argue about ~not~ killing people and the whole thing becomes a non-starter!

/sits down and waits for a gold star.

SH

Which is why I DON'T RP in Champions RP chat. Too many bad-arse wannabes in MY opinion.