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modofthehat) wrote2008-04-14 05:02 pm
modofthehat) wrote2008-04-14 05:02 pm
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HP!CANON APPLIED IN-GAME
Professors
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sortinghat_rp there are classes that don't exist like they do in canon. We accept a wide range of classes that players can think up as long as they make sense and can be applied to the wizarding world. Professor characters are usually open for application. If there are too many, then the applications for them will be closed until the mods feel that there is space for more.
We also accept teaching-assistants to classes and more than one professor per subject, since subjects can be split up via grade and house, but like the professors, if teachers are not being accepted then neither are TAs. Occupied TA spots can be seen here. We will allow a maximum of four teachers and/or TAs per subject. Up to two teachers and two TAs is the set up for a full capacity.
School
School is school!
sortinghat_rp utilizes Hogwarts to its full potential as everything school-related is as close to canon as possible. Taking place 5 days a week, school is in session Monday through Friday. The start of the fall term is early September and ends late December. Students are allowed to go home for the holidays or stay at the school. Spring term starts mid-January and ends in early June, with exams taking place for a week in mid-June. The leaving feast is after exams and the official heading-home is the weekend after that. Professors may or may not stay during the summer and come before school starts during the spring and fall terms. Students are expected to arrive on time to each term on the stated days. Teachers and Professors, as well as their assistants run each class the way they wish to ICly, but they're expected to make homework posts. Otherwise, there is no set way for a teacher-character to run their class.
There is expected work in and outside the classroom and, like all schools, exams and tests. Schoolwork should be posted here. OOCly, points should not be detracted for not doing assignments, as people are busy and don't always have time to get to it.
This gives an idea of the school schedule: Thanks to
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bananajai for writing this up!7:30AM - 8:45AM: Day begins; breakfast; mail arrival
9AM - 9:45AM: First class
10AM - 10:45AM: Second class
11:00 - 11:45: Third Class
Noon - 12:45PM: Lunch break
1PM - 1:45PM: Fourth Class
2:00PM - 2:45PM: Fifth class
3:00PM - 3:45: Afternoon Tea
4:00PM - 4:45PM: Sixth Class
5PM: Dinner
After Dinner - 9PM: Free time (1-5 years)
After Dinner - 10PM: Free time (6-7 years)
-There are 15 minute breaks in between each class for walking to the next.
-Prefects are allowed to be out until 10:30PM for Prefect rounds.
-Astronomy class is once a week at Midnight and required for all students.
→ For ALL CHARACTERS:
1.) All characters, student, teacher, or otherwise, have to follow Hogwarts canon rules. There are a multitude of places to look for more of them, the places displayed listed on the FAQ being among a few. If you have any questions relating to canon, contact a mod before you act! That's what we're here for.
2.) JOURNALS: We have a balance of logs and journal interactions at this roleplay, but if you want to make new CR, a great way is to comment on a new entry! The last word of your HP!Canon section should be Apptivity. Plot isn't the only way to interact with other characters, and commenting can often lead to new plot. Don't just comment and log with the same people constantly or new players will feel left out! And that's bad. :<
→ For STUDENT CHARACTERS:
1.) Students shouldn't be in the other house's dorm barring extenuating circumstances. Not everyone wants people from different houses in their dorm; people are sorted for a reason! There are certain circumstances, but by and large, students need to stay in their own dorms and common rooms. This is a detentionable offense.
2.) If you sneak out after hours, there's a high chance that you WILL get caught. Don't think you'll get away with it completely; Filch and Mrs. Norris make it their business to find students after hours and professors are around as well. This goes triple for those trying to make trips to the Forbidden Forest. It's Forbidden for a reason, and it's highly likely that if you're going there, you will get caught. If we see an excess of this, the mods will crack down on it.
3.) Students need to act like students. Remember, HP canon > OU canon! That means molding your characters to reflect the fact that they're in school and attend classes. This doesn't mean they can't skip class if it's IC for them, but it does mean that if things are getting out of hand and your characters aren't acting like students, the moderators will have to step in. We never want to get to the point where your character is no longer playable as a student.
4.) No torture or maiming or constantly putting people in the hospital wing. Remember that they are magic STUDENTS and most serious injury or supa ninja skillz and fighting are beyond their capabilities, especially for the younger years. Your characters are not Voldemort and there are better ways to have serious plot than breaking all the HP canon rules in one sitting. If all you can think of is fighting, let the mods know! It sounds like a good time for a group plot! Depending on the circumstances, if the mods see a character use a weapon against another character, the mods have the right to choose what will happen to said character. Please contact a mod here before doing any plot where a weapon is used on a student.
→ For PROFESSOR/TEACHER CHARACTERS:
1.) You can give and take house points do not overuse the privilege. Please be realistic when taking away things, and setting detentions, even when being IC. If you have any problems, or want to give or take more than allotted, talk to a Mod about it and we can make sure things are handled accordingly.
2.) Professors, you are not limited to your classes! Have some fun, interact with students and other professors. Do not think because you teach a class that is all you have to do. But this doesn't mean completely forgoing your responsibilities as a teacher, as they are more than just adults that inhabit Hogwarts.
3.) You are authority, but once again, relax. There are times when teachers do need to step in though if something is getting serious, even if another mun is running a plot. Please do remember that you want your students to be safe, no matter how deranged you might be in personality. Keep an eye on your pupils, it's your job after all.
1.) All characters, student, teacher, or otherwise, have to follow Hogwarts canon rules. There are a multitude of places to look for more of them, the places displayed listed on the FAQ being among a few. If you have any questions relating to canon, contact a mod before you act! That's what we're here for.
2.) JOURNALS: We have a balance of logs and journal interactions at this roleplay, but if you want to make new CR, a great way is to comment on a new entry! The last word of your HP!Canon section should be Apptivity. Plot isn't the only way to interact with other characters, and commenting can often lead to new plot. Don't just comment and log with the same people constantly or new players will feel left out! And that's bad. :<
→ For STUDENT CHARACTERS:
1.) Students shouldn't be in the other house's dorm barring extenuating circumstances. Not everyone wants people from different houses in their dorm; people are sorted for a reason! There are certain circumstances, but by and large, students need to stay in their own dorms and common rooms. This is a detentionable offense.
2.) If you sneak out after hours, there's a high chance that you WILL get caught. Don't think you'll get away with it completely; Filch and Mrs. Norris make it their business to find students after hours and professors are around as well. This goes triple for those trying to make trips to the Forbidden Forest. It's Forbidden for a reason, and it's highly likely that if you're going there, you will get caught. If we see an excess of this, the mods will crack down on it.
3.) Students need to act like students. Remember, HP canon > OU canon! That means molding your characters to reflect the fact that they're in school and attend classes. This doesn't mean they can't skip class if it's IC for them, but it does mean that if things are getting out of hand and your characters aren't acting like students, the moderators will have to step in. We never want to get to the point where your character is no longer playable as a student.
4.) No torture or maiming or constantly putting people in the hospital wing. Remember that they are magic STUDENTS and most serious injury or supa ninja skillz and fighting are beyond their capabilities, especially for the younger years. Your characters are not Voldemort and there are better ways to have serious plot than breaking all the HP canon rules in one sitting. If all you can think of is fighting, let the mods know! It sounds like a good time for a group plot! Depending on the circumstances, if the mods see a character use a weapon against another character, the mods have the right to choose what will happen to said character. Please contact a mod here before doing any plot where a weapon is used on a student.
→ For PROFESSOR/TEACHER CHARACTERS:
1.) You can give and take house points do not overuse the privilege. Please be realistic when taking away things, and setting detentions, even when being IC. If you have any problems, or want to give or take more than allotted, talk to a Mod about it and we can make sure things are handled accordingly.
2.) Professors, you are not limited to your classes! Have some fun, interact with students and other professors. Do not think because you teach a class that is all you have to do. But this doesn't mean completely forgoing your responsibilities as a teacher, as they are more than just adults that inhabit Hogwarts.
3.) You are authority, but once again, relax. There are times when teachers do need to step in though if something is getting serious, even if another mun is running a plot. Please do remember that you want your students to be safe, no matter how deranged you might be in personality. Keep an eye on your pupils, it's your job after all.
Detentions
If a student character is bad enough, they'll probably get a detention, maybe for just a night, but maybe for a whole month. Detentions are entirely up to the teacher to decide, but we have some examples that might help you think and student's permissions post can at times help in deciding what to go for. Some of the detentions listed below are particularly nasty, so be sure to measure it fairly against the misdemeanor in question.
→ Doing Lines
→ Extra homework or essays
→ Refiling and reorganizing all of said teacher's files
→ Having to help as a teacher's assistant in their spare time
→ Cleaning the Bedpans in the Medical Wing/Hogwarts Trophies/Brooms/Entire rooms (w/o Magic)
→ Running laps around the lake/strenuous physical activity
→ Handling disgusting or volatile creatures/potions/ingredients (w/o protection)
→ Having to accompany said professor into the Forbidden Forest
→ Banning from Club Activities
→ Banning from the Library
→ Banning from Hogsmeade/Quidditch Matches
→ Suspension and a letter to their guardians
Hogsmeade Trips
Like canon, there are Hogsmeade trips a few weekends a year for all students, third year and up, with a signed permission form. The Hogsmeade trips are strictly day trips and overnight stays are not allowed for students. Teachers are free to go on their days off and may occasionally spend the night if they feel like it. Sneaking out to Hogsmeade is difficult and not something that can be easily accomplished. If your character by chance manages to do it, they should not go openly flaunting it around because In Character Action = In Character Consequence, and they will be ICly punished.