Okay, so let me preface this list by saying that I'd really like to assume that you are all wonderful, mature people that don't require rules to function well. Unfortunately, experience has told me that that is not always the case, so here are a few things that I hope, if followed, will keep things running smoothly.

Character Creation:

1. Use the character sheet provided. I've worked hard on it, and if everyone's character sheet is in the same format, they're easier to scan.
2. If I have notes about a not yet approved character, don't argue, address them. I don't give notes without a reason, it would be a waste of both our time.
3. Originality and creativity are your friends. Only use characters that are your brain child.
4. Look at the other characters. Is yours drastically over or under powered comparatively? With no explanation? Does it fit at all with the other, already approved characters? Does it fit with the premise of the roleplay? Are the technology levels comparable? Does this character make sense? All these things are questions you should ask yourself before hitting the submit button.
5. Don't create a character and then never post. If for some reason you can't post with the character after making it, abandon it. Someone, including me, may want to pick it up and run with it, especially if it could be a good plot line pushing character.

Role Playing

1. Do not metagame. This means that if there is no good In Character reason for a character or NPC to have information that you do OOC, don't act on the knowledge or say that said NPC or character has it anyway. There are other ways to get involved in things, and metagaming pisses me off. At least have the decency of writing and forethought to come up with a semi-plausible explanation, please.
2. Follow all Role Play Gateway rules. There aren't many of them, and they can be found in the Rules tab at the top of the screen. Please note, should romance arise, that the policy on kissing has changed very slightly, look it up if you're going to go there.
3. Please remember that as your character is yours; other people's characters are theirs' and respect that.
4. No one liners. Give your fellow RPers something to work with. If you must do something that short, take it to the chat or PM's and then combine it into something that others can actually work with.
5. Grammar and spelling are every play-by-posters friend. They don't have to be perfect, but at least try. It can be very hard to read when you don't. At the very least, use punctuation, capitalization, and spell check.

These rules are subject to revision, addition, and subtraction. Possibly without notice, so check back from time to time.