G'day lads,
I mentioned to you the other week about wanting to draft up some ideas for a "code of conduct" to use during RP.
I figure I'd post up what i have, and open the floor to suggestions/criticism.
I understand we all know how we should conduct ourselves, but we all have, at times, been victims and culprits.
-Code of Conduct-
1.) Do not interrupt the GM. If you have something to say, show a hand, and the GM will get to you when they are ready. No matter how important what you have to say is, please do not break the GM's flow, and wait until they are ready to speak to you. Nothing is more aggravating than trying multiple times to set a scene for the players, only to have constant interruptions de-rail the exposition.
2.) Do not interrupt other Players. Everyone has something they want to say, so please be mindful and wait your turn.
3.) Do not tell other Players what to do. If a Player has an idea, and they are in a situation where their character can act upon it, it is not anyone elses place to tell them otherwise, nor to suggest an alternative. If you have something to say, show a hand and wait until the Player recognizes you.
4.) Do not argue with the GM or other Players. Discussions are commonplace, but restrain yourself from developing them into heated arguments. Raise any issues you had, at the end of the session. If you feel a party is being exceptionall unreasonable, contact them in private to find a solution. Other Players at the table should not have to have their enjoyment sullied by anothers foul mood.
5.) The GM has final say. In all cases, the GM has final say. As above, raise any issues you had, at the end of the session. If you feel the GM is being exceptionall unreasonable, contact them in private to find a solution.
6.) Refrain from using books or electronics at the table. Its polite to listen. Please do not read, or browse the web, or use your phone (emergencies/phone calls excepted) during RP. If the GM is running other Players through a scenario, leaving you or others for awhile, the reading of source books and material related to RP is permitted. All media must be put down when the GM says so.
So thats as far as i got. Feel free to add your own codes, or suggest changes to previous ones. I'll update the original post as we agree on each new code/amendment.