Ten Rules of Simming

Created by Captain Benjamin Byrne on Sat Sep 1st, 2012 @ 8:21pm

While intended mainly for the Email Simmers, these rules can be applied to IRC and Bulletin Board as well.

1. Creativity is key; creative logs and posts give life to your character.
2. Pay attention to detail. Keep up with what others write in their logs and posts - it just might affect your character!
3. Be flexible; when you're Simming anything can happen.
4. Remember the Golden Rule: Treat others in your posts the way you want to be treated in theirs - with respect.
5. For every action there is a reaction. If you put a phaser to your head and fire, chances are you're dead. Don't do dumb stuff.
6. Words are powerful; use them carefully and write so others understand what you're doing.
7. Communicate; talk out of character (OOC) with other crew members in email, via IM, or through PM. It builds cohesion and can add to creativity.
8. Stay involved. You can't always be the centre of attention... but that doesn't mean your character can't do anything. It is a big ship.
9. Develop your character. Make sure you use traits about your character in your posts. Don't write a Bio and then play your character completely different.
10. Be consistent, that way others know what to expect of you.