Staff, Rules and Links
About our setup
Personification Life is run by Cerillium. He has appointed several CoOPs to assist him. These are Mincaldenteans, Swith Witherward, and Tiltjuice. All are available should you have questions or concerns.
In addition to this tier, we also have an in-house Mentor (Giovenith) and an unofficial CoOP (Agy, aka Highfort).
In addition to this tier, we also have an in-house Mentor (Giovenith) and an unofficial CoOP (Agy, aka Highfort).
PListory
PL is a multi-genre role play found in the Portal to the Multiverse (P2TM) forum on NationStates. It was founded on Sep 15, 2012 by Dabfia. Swith Witherward took over as IC/OOC OP on October 14, 2012. Cerillium became IC OP on Fri May 24, 2013. We have nearly 4K pages under our belt. We started off simply and challenged players to improve.
We started off as one-liners and sans any plot. Over time, PL developed into the megathread you see today. This was the result of putting experienced OPs in place and utilizing experienced CoOPs as well as player dedication.
Personification Life is now recognized as an unofficial training RP for new players or those looking to brush up their skills.
PL was expanded to suit a wide variety of genre. Nearly any genre is allowed (within reason) and adapted to blend with the setting. The key is to find balance between genre with no single one trumping the others. This open concept allows new players to play what’s near and dear to their hearts. It draws in more players and serves as a neutral ground where players can play a concept they’re familiar with. Doing this alleviates the burden of learning an entire new genre although the setting itself takes time to adapt to.
Training is done live, meaning that players post in the IC (In Character) thread and then, if necessary, CoOPs and other players offer suggestions for ways to improve posting style. Players are encouraged to ask questions in the OOC (Out of Character) thread in order to gain knowledge from more experienced players. It’s an open and friendly environment that helps to put nervous new players at ease.
We started off as one-liners and sans any plot. Over time, PL developed into the megathread you see today. This was the result of putting experienced OPs in place and utilizing experienced CoOPs as well as player dedication.
Personification Life is now recognized as an unofficial training RP for new players or those looking to brush up their skills.
PL was expanded to suit a wide variety of genre. Nearly any genre is allowed (within reason) and adapted to blend with the setting. The key is to find balance between genre with no single one trumping the others. This open concept allows new players to play what’s near and dear to their hearts. It draws in more players and serves as a neutral ground where players can play a concept they’re familiar with. Doing this alleviates the burden of learning an entire new genre although the setting itself takes time to adapt to.
Training is done live, meaning that players post in the IC (In Character) thread and then, if necessary, CoOPs and other players offer suggestions for ways to improve posting style. Players are encouraged to ask questions in the OOC (Out of Character) thread in order to gain knowledge from more experienced players. It’s an open and friendly environment that helps to put nervous new players at ease.
PL Rules
All games have them. We're no exception.
- Hierarchy
PL's OP is Cerillium. I function as the overarching GM. CoOPs are Mincaldenteans, Swith Witherward, and Tiltjuice. Our word is law. Only the OP or CoOPs are permitted to change the setting, change the city, open portals, adjust time, or insert an invincible character (PL syntax: the character is in "tool mode"). CoOPs are always available to answer questions, and to settle disputes. - PG-13/Sex/Violence
We have minors ergo our IC and OOC are PG-13. Keep it that way. I have a ZERO TOLERANCE policy. PL is not the place to act out your violent or sexual fantasies. Violence and sex are allowed, of course, but we employ a "fade to black" rule rather than expose minors to graphic content or obscene material. You can obtain further guidance here. Rape is taboo. NPCs are not there to be spindled, mutilated and torn apart unless, of course, it's combat. - Role Play Etiquette
- Godmodding and metagaming are not allowed.
- We don't use multi-colored or oddly formatted fonts for dialog. We also don't use asterisks to denote action. You must use proper punctuation and grammar; we aren't here to teach basic English.
- If you have a problem with a player, take it to TG. If that does not work, bring it to the OP or a CoOP's attention. Do not turn the OOC thread into chaos.
- Bogging down other players through lack of posts or low-quality posts without offering satisfactory OOC explanation (esp. if posting of high quality in other RPs) will earn a warning; further problems will lead to player removal from the roster.
- Stories
Players do not need to request permission to run stories unless that story will impact the setting. Invasions or the creation of businesses must be authorized by the OP, for example. A story involving John and Mary searching for a magical tome does not need to be cleared. Ignoring established IC canon (concerning the government, the police, the city itself, and NPCs) in order to advance one's personal plots will earn IC consequences. If this becomes a problem, the offender will be ejected at staff discretion.
Helpful Links
THE IC THREAD | SITREP | DRAMATIS PERSONÆ | THE BUILDING | FORGING OF GALLIMAUFRY | HOMEWORLD | ZONES | BESTIARY
THE OMNIVERSE - PL PHYSICS | PERSONIFICATION LIFE - THE DYNAMICAL SYSTEM
JOIN | ONE-SHOTS, TRIBUTES & QUIRKY STUFF | ROLE PLAY HOW TO'S | COMMUNCATION TIPS | PÆDAGOG
THE OMNIVERSE - PL PHYSICS | PERSONIFICATION LIFE - THE DYNAMICAL SYSTEM
JOIN | ONE-SHOTS, TRIBUTES & QUIRKY STUFF | ROLE PLAY HOW TO'S | COMMUNCATION TIPS | PÆDAGOG
IC Part I
The Beginning
IC Part Deux
New Building, Same Nonsense.
IC Part III
Island Living for the Holidays.
IC Part IV
Returned to Building, Oh My Gods!
IC Part V
Five Golden Threads! (aka Oh My God... They're Breeding!)
IC Part VI
The Day the Drones Destroyed the World
IC Part VII
Return to Civilization
IC Part VII.5
The Soup Thickens.
IC Part VIII
Hello and Goodbye.
IC Part IX
A Year's Journey
IC Part IX++
//Oddsbodikins & Atomic Kittens//
Original OOC thread
OOC thread Part II
OOC Thread Part III
OOC Thread Part IV
OOC Thread Part V
OOC Thread Part VI
OOC Thread Part VII
OOC Thread Part VIII
OOC Thread Part IX
OOC Thread Part X
OOC Thread Part XI
PERSONIFICATION LIFE WIKI