Welcome to RPG-Directory, the board to advertise all the RPG"s out there! Read through these rules carefully! When you have read them through, you are ready to begin posting. We always like to know our new members, so don't forget to introduce yourself!

.::. General Rules and Guidelines .::.

• *RPG-D is rated PG-13
  
• No flaming or attacking other members or staff.
  
• No swearing!
  
• Do not post links to active RPGs unless you're in the Directory or a forum where's it's stated it's allowed (such as Employment, Requesting RPG).
  
• Double-posting (or bumping) is not allowed on RPG-D (unless stated otherwise in a specific forum's rules).
  
• No spamming, opening purposeless threads or unnecessary posting.
  
• You may not edit messages that have been edited by a moderator/admin.
  
• We will not allow any drama on RPG-D, we don't like it, respect each other, and don't bring drama from other boards onto RPG-D.
  
• You may not publically complain about thread closure/trashing, post deletion, warnings and bans of other members. Please PM a staff member if you have a problem.
  
• You may not register with more than one account. If you register a second, it will be simply deleted. If you continue to make multiple accounts, you will be banned!
  
• Before opening a topic, be sure it hasn't been discussed before, and ask yourself if it is really necessary to open such a topic again.
  
• Do not use glow, too brightly colored or size 0 text.
  
• Please use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation. We understand that it does not come easily to some people, but please try your best.
  
• Do not ask to be a staff member. These positions will be given to those ShinLi chooses.

.::. Avatar/Signature Rules .::.

• Maximum avatar size is 100x100 pixels.
  
• It is allowed to have pictures in your signature, but please do not use signatures that will stretch the board.
  
• Do not use avatars/signatures that aren't suitable for a younger audience, or contain violence, pornography etc.
  
• It is allowed to advertise in your signature via a banner/text links.

.::. Advertising .::.

• In order to submit your advertisement, you must have fifteen [15] quality posts on RPG-D.
• It is not allowed to advertise via PM. If you receive a PM advertisement from another member, forward it to the admin, ShinLi, without replying to it.
• It is not allowed to post links to active RPGs in topics outside the Directory or when required in a form (IE the Employment Center, Requesting RPGs). (This rule is repeated twice so we make sure you get it ^^)
• Boards that are listed in the Directory must have the RPG-Directory button on their board. If not, the ad will be deleted!
• If your board is listed in the Directory and has been closed (either turned offline or deleted), please PM a Directory Checker so the advertisement can be removed.
• If you would like to comment in the topic of a board in the Directory, please post some constructive critique. Explain why you do or do not like the board and be helpful, not spiteful.
• The board that you advertise should comply with the IF TOS! If not, we will report the board and delete your ad.

Lastly, we appreciate very much that every single member introduces him/herself into our community. It is an effort that we appreciate will only make a better impression on the staff and members of RPG-D. We are always very happy to welcome new members into our midst.

Rules can be added or edited any time without notification! New rules will be marked with an asterisk (*).