1. This room is based on Mario Puzo's best-selling novel The Godfather ® and the three movies that followed the book. As well as the books by Mark Winegardner, author of the novel The Godfather Returns and The Godfather's Revenge His Godfather novels continue the story of the Corleone family depicted in Mario Puzo's The Godfather. You are welcome to observe and ask questions. You will be invited to join the role-play once your character has been approved as a valid Godfather character.
2. All guests are welcome to come and role-play as long as they come in peace. But once that peace has been broken, you will receive:
a. A warning.
b. Asked to Leave.
c. Escorted out or Wacked.
3. No nude or semi-nude avatars please, other than the NPC dancers in Club Bada Bing ONLY, which is limited to only naked breasts to suit the
theme.
All other nude pics must be in PM only.
We would appreciate it if you would keep avatars no larger than 350 total height and not use animation's. This is not a rule, this is just a gentle reminder to be thoughtful of others with slower comps.
4. Respect is a MUST, at all times you must show respect to your Don's and Peers. We are all equals in this Family. No one is any better or worse than anyone else. Badges are only titles, they are not who you are. Your actions determine who you are.
A lack of respect will gain you a probationary period. If no respect is shown after the probationary period then you will be removed from the Family.
5. This is an adult role-playing community, no one under 18 allowed.
6. NO Avatar of Registered Parisians may be used, by anyone unless the registered parisian. Has given them permission to use said Avatar.
7. To become a Member you must visit 10 times in a two week period each visit of a sub-stantial duration not just a greetings and good-bye. After your have made the 10th visit the Commission will vote on your character and story line and If it is to their likeing you will be added to the room. Each Character must submit a character sheet, for membership before they will be accepted.
8. Every Prospective New Member will add an ~o~ tag after your name to indicate you are observing and would like to join the room . Observers should watch and ask questions in private and not interfere with the role players that don't wish to include them, But if the Registered Parisians wish to include them they are more then welcome to interact. Then when you feel comfortable, request permission to join in the role playing. You must prove your value as a role player, much like people wishing to join the Mafia had to do to be made men. This can be a lot of fun if you understand and role play the theme correctly.
9. If you are a "Family member" or employed by the corleone family there my be a ONE post kill if "The Commission" deems your death nesscary.
There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this rule.
All Kills must be at least THREE post unless otherwise stated. This includes NPC's You will be permitted to create another character for use in Godfather's.
NO ONE is to be KILLED inside any of the Clubs, Casinos, or Restaurants outside is fine just NOT inside.
10. Post with Respect and Honor at all times. Respect women at all times NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
11. PLEASE, do not PM to somebody in the room unless they send you the post offering help and granting permission for this. We all try to help, but are often involved in role playing when a new person enters. Wait a few minutes at the bar and somebody should offer assistance.
12. This is a ROLE-PLAYING chat room. No OOC characters or anonymous characters will be recognized. If you want to make an OOC comment or talk in OOC either take it into PM or take it into another room. Do not waste our rp time with OOC chatting. Ignorance of these rules is no excuse. All who break these rules will be punished accordingly or removed from the room.
Please view OOC rules and regulations .
Due to ABUSE of the OOC pulldown from now on when you abuse this pulldown you will receive 3 warnings and if you do not stop you will be removed from Godfather's
13. If you have any problems e-mail:
Don Vincent Corleone
14. Keep your RP characters separate from the Real Life player.
15. The Two Week Rule: Meaning that if you are absent for one week and we don't see you then you are notified and questioned as to your absences. If we do not see you within the period of one week after notification then you will be placed on the inactive list.
16. If at any time a member chooses to leave the Family, no matter the reason, they must petition the Commission to come back to the Family. If they leave in peace, of course they are welcome to visit Godfather's often and are, in fact, encouraged to.
17. Registered Characters may have one Secondary Character but the Secondary Character MUST be important to the story line. NPC's In order to "own" an NPC, you must create a character and send it in for approval .... that way we know who is playing an NPC and they won't just pop up out of no where.
ALL NPC's are subject to approval.
18. Your character will not be allowed to return to life if you ok'd for your character to die.. Meaning getting hit with deadly wounds such as 3 shots to the head..point blank range..it should be realistic not a...?¿?¿ This is NOT a soap opera. Where you die then can be revived the next day.
19. No one is allowed to PM, Don Vincent Corleone and complain. You may e-mail all complaints to: chris@darkrealmschat.com or David@darkrealmschat.com
20. NO ONE is allowed to FAKE their own death! This RULE was put here due to TOO MANY people where faking their own deaths.
21. Due to people disrespecting each other by not requesting permission to involve other characters, You MUST PM , E-Mail, ICQ or in some way contact a Registered Character before you involve them in your storyline or plot.
22. Several groups reside within the city. This is not the home of just the Corleone Family , but many. If this is your first visit to New York, be prepared for upheaval, violence and power struggles. Also, any mass destruction or killings are not allowed. If you MUST blow things up be sure to limit it to one or two small buildings. Currently Club Godfather's is off limits to being Bombed.
23. The mention of Omertà , La Cosa Nostra , Mafia or any other term that represents the fact that you are a "member" will be cause for DEATH.
24. Disobeying orders:Orders are given to you for a reason. You are not permitted to question a direct order unless you don't understand it and need further clarification. If you disagree with an order E-mail Don Vincent Corleone and let him know. Any intentional disobeying of orders coming from your Capo, the Underboss, Consilgere, or The Don will result in an immediate disciplinary hearing, and punishment deemed appropriate by The Don.
25. Most importantly...above all else... HAVE FUN... this is a role-playing room and we are here for the purpose of being a close knit family full of friends and pal's while we have our role-playing games. If at any point in time this is no longer fun for you please reach Don Vincent Corleone and relay this to him. You will be free to leave with no ill will. Your happiness is what is important above all else.
If you stop for a second and think about what's happening around you, the room will be a better place for it. Senior members don't always have time to stop and talk to everyone. Observers don't always understand what is happening. Some people don't like being dragged into things, and others don't like being left out. Not everyone wants to hear what happened to everybody else today, or listen to an argument. Keep interruptions short and appropriate - everything else belongs in PM.
Penalties
1. Warn ,Counsel and ,Reprimand
2. Warn and Boot
3. Probation for 2 weeks during this 2 week period The Offender will NOT change any storyline. The DHO may also require the offender to attend a role-playing class or some form of community service.
Disciplinary Hearing
1. Notice of charges
Members shall be served notice of disciplinary charges at least twenty-four ( 24 ) hours prior to their hearing.
2. Members must be provide with counsel before the start of the hearing. Counsel will be chosen by Don Michael Corleone.
3. The disciplinary hearing shall be held within 48 hours of the notice of the charges.
4. Standard of Guilt
After hearing all the evidence the DHO ( Disciplinary Hearing Officer ) will then decide whether the offender is guilty or not guilty with respect to each charge on the disciplinary report based on "the preponderance of the credible evidence"
5. At the conclusion of the hearing the DHO shall submit a copy of the hearing to the offender and Don Vincent Corleone. If the offender was not present the hearing. The DHO will notify the offender of the hearing results and right to appeal. The finding of guilty and/or penalty imposed by completing the disciplinary hearing results notification.
6. Continuance -disciplinary hearing may be continued, recessed or, reschedule for a reasonable period for good cause.
"Corelone Family Rules and Regulations"
These rules are simple, and so are the reasons behind them. Let me explain.
Rule Number One: Obedience
This is all about respect. Always do what your boss tells you. He’s the boss for a good reason, so do what he says. The boss is the only one who can give the order to whack someone or make someone. If you’ve got a beef with someone, don’t go thinking that you have the right to get rid of the problem yourself. Keep your cool, think with your head and stay smart. You take your beef to the next sit down and let the boss decide. Always do what he says, and nothing more. Don’t start any fights you can’t win.
Rule Number Two: Loyalty
Always remain loyal to members of the Family. Your Family always comes first, no exceptions. So be a team player. Don’t get in the way of each other’s interests. Be prepared to defend the Family with your life. An attack on any member should be considered an attack on all members, to be avenged no matter what. Also, remember that other Families are family, too. You are expected to help out any faction in need, unless that faction is at war with your Family, in which case they are to be treated as mortal enemies. At least until your Don says otherwise, then you can play nice.
Rule Number Three: Honor
This one is simple, and ties into the first two rules. Basically, just be a stand-up guy. Keep your eyes and ears open and your mouth shut. When you see something that’s not your business, don’t see it. Keep your mouth shut. If you hear things not mean for you, don’t hear them. Don’t be a babbo. Mind your own business.
Rule number four: Pride
If you take pride in your business and your Family, the rest comes naturally. Be a man of honor and always do right by your Family. Remember that in Sicily (God bless), the word “mafia” was once used to describe individuals of pride, excellence, grace and self-confidence. Try and live up to it, for chrissakes. Respect women and your elders. Try to have some class.
Rule number five: Silence
Now this is the big one. The sacred oath of Omertà. This basically means silence, but the word “Omertà” was once used to describe manliness. So never discuss Family business. Never have any dealings with authorities under any circumstances. Don’t be an informer. Remember, no one likes a rat, unless it’s a dead rat. You are to keep the identities and activities of Family members secret at all costs. Violation of this code is punishable by death. Nobody’s going to give you a pass on this one, so don’t go wagging your tongue unless you want to die.
Those are most of the rules. For your sake, I hope you can remember them. Hey, and if you are not a legitimate member of the Family, don’t go thinking that now that you know this stuff, you can hang with the wiseguys. It don’t work like that. We’ve seen plenty of empty suits come along trying act smart, as if they were made men. Empty suits should be hung out to dry... if you know what I mean. So if you think you’re some kinda cugine looking to get his button, you’d better just take my advice and button your lip. The books are closed. Get my meaning? You want to apply these rules to your own life, that’s fine. Live a life of honor and respect, but do it away from the Family. You understand, goombah?
GLOSSARY
Babbo: A dope, an idiot.
Beef: A complaint or disagreement within the family. Usually discussed during a sit down with higher level Family members.
Books, the: Euphemism for membership in the Family. When the books are closed, there are no openings. The books are opened when there is availability.
Boss: Head of Family, the first-in-command; the only one who gives permission to whack or make someone.
Button man: A made man, a soldier, a wiseguy, a goodfella, a Man of Honor.
Cafone, gavone: A clown, an embarrassment to himself and others.
Compare: See Goombah.
Cugine: A young tough looking to be made.
Empty suit: An individual with nothing to offer who tries to hang around with mobsters.
Give a pass, to: To grant someone a reprieve from being whacked.
Goombah, goomba, gumba: Sicilian slang for compare. A buddy, a pal.
Made, to be: To be initiated into the Family, to get straightened out, to get your button.
Off the record: Action not sanctioned by the Family.
Omertà: The sacred code of silence. Violation is punishable by death.
Problem: Someone likely to be whacked.
Rat: A member who violates Omertà; a squealer, a canary, a snitch, a turncoat.
Standup guy: Someone who refuses to rat out the Family under any circumstances.
Whack, to: To murder, to burn, to clip, to ice, to break an egg.
If you feel any rule should be changed or added to PLEASE let us know!