Rules

 
 
All players are expected to follow the Theta Fleet Rules.
 
Just because a Theta Fleet rule isn't listed here doesn't mean you don't have to follow it. Most TF rules apply here.
 
Calypso Rules:
 
1) All players must be 18 or older in order to comply with GDPR.
 
2) Story/JP content should be kept to PG-13/TV14 (US standards). No explicit language or situations. We follow the TF 2-2-2 rating. (https://thetafleet.net/ratings.html)
 
3) I would like 2 posts a month from each player. I do not issue strikes for players who don't meet this level; however, such players are not likely to get promoted or be placed in positions of authority.
 
4) Post length.
For a solo post I prefer 600 to 800 words. Please make them at least 500 words. This gives you time to develop the story or vignette. This includes personal logs. (Although I much prefer a solo post to a personal log because personal logs are not associated with the mission.)
 
Joint posts should be 1000 to 1300 words. I prefer at least 900 words. (Basically, don't split a post unless it's 2400 words or more. You can also just post it as one JP)
 
I reserve the right to pull a post for an edit if it is too short, or split it if it's too long.
 
5) Sometimes a one line tag works well, but for the most part, please make your tags at least two or three lines.
 
6) Please physically log in to the site once a week.  Don't rely solely on emails to tell you if you have a tag. Emails can go missing depending on your email's security protocols.
 
7) Probably the most important rule: BE NICE. Follow the Golden Rule: Treat people the way you WISH to be treated.
 
8) HAVE FUN. That's what we're here for. But fun that doesn't hurt someone else, infringe on their rights or make them feel bad.
 
9) It's in the TF rules, but bears repeating. Don't write for someone else. Don't use their character without their explicit written permission. Don't use their linked NPCs. That's why they're linked.
 
10) ALL players are encouraged to have two or three NPCs. There can be a lot to do on the Calypso. I find that if I have a couple NPCs, I can do more and write with more people. AND I have more fun.
 
11) All NPCs must have complete bios and pictures.  They can be short, but they must be complete. (The personal history can be written later.)
 
12) Spell check your work. Nova will put red dots under a word it thinks is misspelled. This is for two reasons.  One, it makes it easier to understand what you mean. And two, it makes the sim look better as a whole. People DO read posts before joining a sim and judge the sim based on the quality of the posts. 
 
 You don't have to be perfect, but I ask that you do your best.
 
13) Editing someone's typos is okay. Changing what they wrote is not. Don't change British spelling to American and vice versa. Both are fine.  As is Canadian, Australian and other flavors of English.
 
 
14) Ideas are always welcome. If you have an idea for a mission, a side story or a twist, let me know.
 
15) Anything not canon or that goes against the general tenets of the sim must be approved by me.  Visitors to the ship, mission-specific characters, odd characters, discoveries, etc. must be approved first.
 
16) Please add your signature to the bottom of the JP before posting it.  Rank, name and position.  This includes NPCs. That's because ranks change and sometimes people change the character's position. It can be confusing later to know who was what. Especially with NPCs.
 
17) It's okay to have disagreements in character.  Don't take them personally and don't take them out of the sim. Also, please don't bring personal issues into the sim.  This is fiction and it's for fun..
 
Remember, HAVE FUN!  That's why we all sim.  The Calypso is meant to be a friendly (albeit warped) place.
 
Not a rule, but worth mentioning:
I try to involve everyone. I try to have multiple posts going so everyone can have something to write about. This is to allow all players a chance to tag in.  Those who tag in frequently can move ahead.  Those who don't have as much time can join in as they are able. Feel free to tag in higher in the post, but put in an OOC and leave two spaces before and after your entry so we know where it is and mark it with >>TAG (name). :)