Kalli's Laws and Limits, Version 2.0

[Kallisti*]

PLAYER WANTS

What is your plotting philosophy?

I'm very big on hashing out a general concept before a thread is posted, but otherwise keeping things otherwise organic and spontaneous once things have started. That said, if you want my character to be a friend but end up making decisions that will antagonize them, I'll warn you once and then RP it out in accordance with your character's decisions. I try to stick to the plan, but will not compromise my characters'... well, character, to do so.


What types of plots are you interested in playing?

I like to keep things light and fluffy for the most part, but don't mind taking a serious or even dark hand in things when need calls for it. Many of my characters are or have been in authoritative positions, so being someone who needs to make a tough call is not outside the realm of possibility.


What types of plots are you not interested in playing?

Keep in mind that the board itself is very slice-of-life, and we'll get along swell - no super-drama here. I don't want things that break ToS or character, and I really don't want dramatic romance sub-plots. Amicability is a must for me and my characters at this point in time.


How often can you reply to any given thread?

I currently have a full-time job (40+ hrs a week) and a toddler, plus am expecting an infant in late January 2018. I will be posting mostly on weekends now through the holidays, but come February I will have more free time. In the meantime, please expect to wait 1 week for most posts unless you catch me online in time for a volley.


What is the longest you're willing to wait for a reply to a thread?

I can wait months for a response if need be. I've even revived threads that have been archived because someone wants to finish it three months later, so don't worry if life gets you down for a bit. I'll most likely be here.


Are you open to RPing over instant messengers? If so, what's the best way to contact you and what times are you generally available?

I am, but it's rare that I'm online now. Much like my availability on the board, I have limited free time, and RPing is a very large investment for my attention. Your best chance of catching me is on weekends, though my phone has the Chatango and AIM apps so I can be reached within a couple hours of a PM if need be. (Unless I am asleep, which is generally from 11PM - 6AM Pacific Time.)


Are you open to post volleying?

Absolutely. If you can catch me online, I'm usually up for rapid-fire posting. However, if it took me more than 2 weeks to get a post in, please ask about muse before requesting a volley; sometimes characters aren't talking to me, and that makes it very difficult to volley.


Anything else?

Please please PLEASE let me know if I've done something wrong, or if you don't understand a character's reaction. I will be happy to explain my reasoning, or help figure out a way we can get things back on track if something falls apart. If I don't know there's a problem, I can't fix it. Always let me know if something makes you uncomfortable, or if you feel like a plot will force your character to break character.

PLAYER LIMITS

What are you limits regarding powerplay/godmoding?

I don't like when people assume my character's actions/reactions unless I've explicitly told them otherwise to expedite a thread. Often, my characters are complex and organic beings, who have odd inconsistencies that make them human. Unless the assumption is your character guessing how mine is going to react, it's best to leave that alone.

In combat scenarios (as I do have a couple characters who fight or are engaged in martial arts), I very much dislike godmodding. My characters take hits and get injured as much as normal people do, even when they're well-trained; I expect yours to do the same. Short, rapid-fire posts are best for these threads, unless we chat RP out a section to speed things up. As this is a very light and fluffy board, though, combat will be very very limited and strictly regulated.


What are your limits in regards to romantic situations?

I like romance. It's sweet and wonderful, and as long as my character is up for it, I am, too. Please keep the ToS in mind, though; we are a PG-13 board, so anything more than flirting and the most innocent of gestures will probably implied and then be fade to black.

I'm not good with manipulative relationships, though; it's a bit of a trigger for me, and while I'm getting better at it, I don't like my characters being involved in them.


What are your limits in regards to sex (within the TOS)?

Sex is not allowed on the board, per ToS. I don't mind referencing that a character of mine has had sex, or even getting a little raunchy in flirting, but many of my characters are quiet about their sex lives so I expect players to respect that.


What are your limits in regards to violent scenes (within the TOS)?

Violence has its place. Senseless violence does not. Any sort of violence must have a purpose, or I won't want any part of it.


What are your limits in regards to abuse/rape in plots?

Like violence, it has its place. Unlike violence, that place is definitely not on the board in active RPs. Reference in the past is fine, and can provide some great chances for character development. Much like manipulative relationships, however, abuse/rape are a little dark to be actively RPing on this board.


Anything else?

I will not break character unless I have a damn good reason. Don't ask; it's not going to happen.


Credit to Rhi-Rhi from Spirits of the Earth for this questionnaire.