• WORLD WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT: DAMAGE INC. •
OFFICIAL RULES
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• SUPERSTAR SELECTION •
REAL SUPERSTARS: Purely out of respect, we do not accept deceased Superstars to be used. We allow all the Superstars listed on the Vacant Roster. If you wish to play a Superstar not listed please enquire in the Guest Lounge. Please understand that your sample roleplay should reflect the current popularity of the Superstar you are applying for. For example, if you are interested in being Randy Orton or another "big star" we expect a sample roleplay that is over five thousand words (5k). However, this doesn't guarantee acceptance, the roleplay must be well written, well presented and be full of quality. However, please don't think we would expect 5k every week from a "big star", we just need to be absolutely certain you can do the character justice. The same principle applies for "legend" divas like Lita and Trish Stratus.
CREATED SUPERSTARS: We most certainly do accept CAWs here, however they may not use wrestling related pic bases. Instead, you may use any pic base such as actors, movie characters, musicians, public figures etc. We do not accept pic bases that are animations such an anime or cartoons. We also do not accept silly gimmicks such as "Santa Claus" or "Batman". In addition, we do not accept celebrities themselves to become wrestlers such as Britney Spears or George Bush.

• ACTIVITY •
If we discover you have not been active (online) for 3 or more days (and are not on LOA), we have the right to delete your account or let somebody else take your character.

• MATCHES •
FORMAT: All roleplays must be posted on the board. Links to external hosting websites containing roleplays will not be counted.
NO SHOWING: If you know you cannot show for a match, please inform an Admin or your GM as soon as your know BEFORE the roleplay deadline expires. We have the right to delete any no show, though sometimes second chances are given and no showers will be placed into a Dark Match on the following card. If you have a Championship and no show a match we have the right to strip you of the Title. PLEASE BE AWARE: As of June 2009, if you are booked on a show and you decide to take a LOA or PM staff that you cannot RP; you will still need to post an RP with the minimum word limit of 500 words. Failure to do so would results in deletion. Of course we understand that there are very serious LOA's or reasons why you can not RP and we will make exceptions for that.
REMATCHES: Contrary to popular belief, you are NOT entitled to a rematch for anything whatsoever including Championship Matches and Contender Matches. Whether you are granted one or not is solely at the discression and decision of the GM.
LATE ROLEPLAYS: Whether late roleplays are accepted or not is at the sole discression of the GM. They will usually not count, so be on time.
LIMITS: If you are in the Main Event of a card (excluding Tough Enough), the minimum you must write is three thousand words (3K). The maximum limit for any kind of non-title match is eight thousand words (8K). 8K is also the maxiumum allowed for World Championship matches. 8K is the maximum for Women's Championship matches. 5K is the maximum allowed for all other Championship matches. If you exceed any specified maximum limits, your roleplay may be disqualified.
PERMISSIONS: You may not use other characters in your roleplay (excluding commentators, interviewers etc.) without permission from the appropriate handler. If you wish to use a Superstar that is not signed to the fed, you are free to, but remember they must be used well in character and have some purpose. To use an ex CAW that is no longer on the roster, you must receive permission from a member of the admin team, or if the handler is still a member of the efed, permission must be granted from them instead.
LOSING: If you lose a match and are uphappy about the decision, do not moan about it in the Cbox or on the board creating stupid conspiracy stories. Kindly send a PM to your GM and they will be happy to explain to you why you didn't win. If you continue to moan we will warn you and where necessary suspend or ban you.

• ROLEPLAY CONTENT •
Roleplays may not contain sexual, highly offensive or overly violent scenes. They must also not be littered with profanity (swearing). We advise that the scenes in your match roleplays are relevent. Be creative and build a story by all means, but "random" and "meaningless" scenes are frowned upon. Also be sure to colour and code your roleplays.

• GENERAL ROLEPLAYS •
Please be courteous and do not "gate crash" roleplays that have a "TBC By So and So" tag unless you are the expected person to respond. Also be aware you may only post roleplays on the brand you are signed to, unless we have a crossbrand pay per view, which shall have a crossbrand roleplay section. Please also be aware, if you are listed as on Leave of Absence you may not be posting general roleplays or locker rooms, unless you have declared your LOA has ended but you are simply waiting for you grouping to be changed.

• STORYLINES •
You are strongly encouraged to exchange PMs with your GMs to develop a storyline for your Superstar. You can also do this through general roleplays and locker rooms. Failure to engage means the GM will put you where he/she sees fit. Understand that the GM has the final say on any storyline creation and progression.

• TRADING SHOWS •
If you are unhappy with the brand you are on (excluding Tough Enough) for whatever reason, please PM an Admin and we shall try and accomodate your desires. However, trading is not always possible due to storylines, plans or if you are a real Superstar and are bound by the Pre-Set Roster.

• GRADUATING FROM TOUGH ENOUGH •
If you are a member of our development brand, Tough Enough, you shall only be moved to a main brand when the General Manager's (Kelly Kelly McMahon and Brooke Adams) are 100% confident that you are ready to do so.

• DROPPING TITLES •
We frown upon it. Try and avoid it.

• ADDITIONAL CHARACTERS •
The maximum is TWO, typically one per brand. However, we suggest you only take one character and concentrate on them to make them successful. If we feel your match roleplays of your original character are weak, we may deny a second character. Additionally, if you have multiple characters and we feel you are struggling (no showing, weak roleplays etc) we have the right to take characters away.

• CHANGING CHARACTERS •
As of 1st February 2009, the rule has been changed to 2 months before you can change your character for someone else. We can deny the change if you are in the middle of a story or are holding a Championship or have recently no showed.

• ENTRANCE MUSIC SELECTION •
Mainstream Real Superstars may only choose an entrance music that the Superstar in question has used in WWE, TNA, WCW or ECW. For example; Randy Orton's choices would be limited to his early WWE theme, "Burn In My Light" and "Voices". Lesser known Superstars such as those in the indies or diva contestants may choose anything. CAWs may choose anything, so long as it has never been used by a Real Superstar.

• CHANGING CAW PIC BASES/THEME MUSIC •
As of 21st February 2009, you may only change the pic base of a CAW once ever. Theme Music can only ever be changed on a set day every 2 months. On the 1st of every other month (starting 1st March) a thread will be created in the OOC section where CAWs may specify a new theme music.

• FACTIONS & ALLIANCES •
Factions may not exceed 6 members (excluding non wrestling managers). Please also be aware that even though your faction may initially form in a general roleplays, they MUST formally form during a show results to be accepted properly. Contact your GM about this. The same principle goes for adding a new member or the dissolution of the faction. Please note that we have the right to deny factions such as nWo, DX, Evolution etc from forming. Try and be original.

• OUT OF CHARACTER POSTING •
You may not post pornographic, violent or otherwise illegal or highly offensive material. You are expected to treat other members, staff and guests with appropriate respect. We do not tolerate OOC wars or discrimination of any kind. If you are found bullying or discriminating against someone, we shall ban or suspend you and where appropriate shall give your details to the police.

• ADVERTISING •
Just don't do it. All of our members and staff work extremely hard to build and maintain the fed you see before you today. If you are found to be advertising to our efed community (including through MSN or other messengers) you will immeditalely be banned.

• THE CBOX •
Is a place for members of all ages to post and chat, so please be appropriate. You will be banned (temporarily from the cbox or permanently) if you are not appropriate.

• SIGNATURE •
You may only have 2 signatures that do not exceed 500 pixels wide or 200 pixels high. You may have up to 8 avatars/icons that are no more than 100x100 each. You may have a music player, but it must not be set to autoplay. You may also have as many drop down bars as necessary, but don't go mad. It is important to note your signature may NOT stretch the page because it is too wide. No youtube videos. No inappropriate quotes, bars etc.

• HAVE FUN! •
That's what efedding is for right? Just follow these rules and you will do fine.