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The 10 Commandments

The Rules of APAcalypse

These rules were designed to help things run a little smoother among the members of the APA. We've tried to keep the number of rules down so that they're easy to remember and don't conflict.

Table of Contents

  1. Thou Shalt Participate
  2. Thou Shalt Contribute Gaming Material
  3. Thou Shalt Contribute Thyn Opinion
  4. Thou Shalt Not Snark
  5. Thou Shalt Only Be Censored When.
  6. Thou Shalt Pay Taxes
  7. Thou Shalt Not Steal
  8. Thou Shalt Not Infringe
  9. Ninth and Tenth Commandments

First Commandment: Thou Shalt Participate

At the beginning of every two months, the Chroniclers gather in order to bring together reports from the different realms. Membership in these Chronicles shall begin with a guest appearance. The new member must contribute in the issue following his guest appearance before he is considered a member. By the production of the third consecutive issue, minimum activity is tabulated - and those not present with five (5) pages Mailing Comments and ten (10) pages gaming material, the land belonging to those individuals shall become public domain.

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Second Commandment: Thou Shalt Contribute Gaming Material

The Chronicles of the APAcalypse are dedicated to the art of role-playing in all its forms and implications. The subject matter included within the articles must, in one form or another, deal with role-playing. This may include reviews of games, campaign notes, character and item creation, explanations and expansions on existing systems, hints on running games and campaigns, fiction and graphic art, and, finally, whatever else you can justify in good conscience to the members of the Chronicles as gaming related material. Furthermore, each issue shall embrace a theme that you may or may not adhere to in your contribution. The option remains yours.

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Third Commandment: Thou Shalt Contribute Thyn Opinion

Over the course of the three issues between tabulation of contributions, you shall write a minimum of five pages of comments dedicated to the advancement of others, otherwise know and mailing comments. These said pages shall offer testament to the members of the Chronicles on your thoughts of their work. This is meant to offer constructive support to the writers and artists of these Chronicles and to show your care in reading or reviewing their work. The abbreviation RAEBNC (read and enjoyed but no comment), common in other similar Chronicles, shall have no place in these pages - and neither shall any of its countless variants. All members deserve true comment on their work.

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Fourth Commandment: Thou Shalt Not Snark

Be sure to discern the Chronicler from their work. Remember that you must criticize the work of others in these Chronicles. Do not make judgments or derogatory comments about your fellow Chronicler's character. Should you, or yours, feel that a snark has been placed upon you, seek the aid of the DM's at once. Anyone found guilty of the offense of Snarking will be given a private warning. Anyone receiving two warnings, from two separate incidents, in twelve months will have their most current issue's contribution not count towards Minimum Activity of these Chronicles. Upon a third offense within 12 months, the member will be asked to leave the lands.

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Fifth Commandment: Thou Shalt Only Be Censored When.

All those present within the realms are adult in body if not (we hope) in mind and attitude. Sexually related gaming material and art are not excluded. However, as Caretaker of the Realm, I will not allow the presentation of any material that subjects a member of either gender, race, religious orientation, sexual orientation or beliefs to humiliation or verbal or visual "Bashing." THESE ARE CHRONICLES OF NEUTRAL GROUNDS. These Chronicles will NOT be used as a vehicle against any member of this Realm (see Snarking) or members of any group outside this one.

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Sixth Commandment: Thou Shalt Pay Taxes

In order for the Realms to survive, each member is asked to pay a yearly pittance to help cover common expenses. Since there are those whose budgets are curtailed, they may ask that their copy remain unbound for lesser Taxes. Taxes are currently set at a $5 yearly fee (payable in May) and a $1-3 mailing fee each issue. These taxes shall cover the cost of burning and mailing each issue. Extra copies (if available) can be purchased by members and non-members alike for the flat fee of $5.

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Seventh Commandment: Thou Shalt Not Steal

All scribes and artists of this land hold their work in great esteem. All material, unless otherwise stated, is Copyrighted to the author of that Chronicle. No material from another author can be duplicated and presented as your own work. If you are found guilty of this, you will be asked to leave the Chronicles. No content, however, is meant as a challenge to any preexisting copyrights.

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Eight Commandment: Thou Shalt Not Infringe

The Realm you have chosen is sealed and all activities within your own border is limited only by your imagination. However, you may not cross over your border into another's Realm without the express permission of the person whose borders you wish to cross. Those not wishing to participate in any activities, games, or wars based on the map of the Realm shall be free to do so.

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Ninth and Tenth Commandments

These are the rules to come, the limits to be set. If necessary, these will be filled by the consensus of the Lords and Ladies of the Chronicles.

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