I would say the safest bet would be. . . keep it along the lines of what you see in the mainstream game. i think the only envelope Ive ever seen them push is swearing and even then its pretty minimal. Being a super hero game, you have to realize that yes children do play here and regardless of EULA. . . its much easier to keep an eye out for inappropriate content than accounts used by children ^_^
I played an arc a while back that I seriously considered reporting for content. It used a lot of S&M type references that were fairly suggestive. Not only that, but the enemies were set up as if they were a religious order (female), which really rubbed me the wrong way. I don't even remember the name of it at this point, but I definitely wouldn't want to play it again. Maybe kids that played it wouldn't 'get' the attempt at sleazy humor, but it was pretty obvious that any adult playing it would. I don't even remember if I rated it. I think I just chalked it up as not my cup of tea and didn't rate it at all.
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I aim for the sort of stuff that you see on US broadcast primetime TV. that seems to give me a safe margin.
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I played an arc a while back that I seriously considered reporting for content. It used a lot of S&M type references that were fairly suggestive. Not only that, but the enemies were set up as if they were a religious order (female), which really rubbed me the wrong way. I don't even remember the name of it at this point, but I definitely wouldn't want to play it again. Maybe kids that played it wouldn't 'get' the attempt at sleazy humor, but it was pretty obvious that any adult playing it would. I don't even remember if I rated it. I think I just chalked it up as not my cup of tea and didn't rate it at all.
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That's sounds like it's not really all that far off from Carnies or Dominatrix's groupies.
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The game's rated "T for Teen", so I think 'PG-13' is a good rule of thumb. After all, we have gambling, prostitutes, villains in fetish wear with a none-too-subtle BDSM theme, an extra-dimensional nightclub, crime sprees, and so on.
This isn't a G-rated setting.
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Just don't mention Chunnelling, Twinback Lugeing, Sminting, catherine-wheeling, blindfold piggybacking or Hackensack Mud Pies and you should be ok.
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MArcs:
The Echo, Arc ID 1688 (5mish, easy, drama)
The Audition, Arc ID 221240 (6 mish, complex mech, comedy)
Storming Citadel, Arc ID 379488 (lowbie, 1mish, 10-min timed)
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[The Incarnate System is] Jack Emmert all over again, only this time it's not "1 hero = 3 white minions" it's "1 hero = 3 white rocks."
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Just don't mention Chunnelling, Twinback Lugeing, Sminting, catherine-wheeling, blindfold piggybacking or Hackensack Mud Pies and you should be ok.
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::Heads over to Google::
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Just don't mention Chunnelling, Twinback Lugeing, Sminting, catherine-wheeling, blindfold piggybacking or Hackensack Mud Pies and you should be ok.
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::Heads over to Google::
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While you're there, don't forget to look up Ladling, dead-elbow dogs, Flating, Three Legged Bowling, Scranton Sandwiches, Mister Miyagi-ing and the Mississippi backscratcher. All of which terms should be avoided for the sake if the children when creating your masterpieces.
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Edit: because one of them actually turned out to be a real rude act! LOL.
MArcs:
The Echo, Arc ID 1688 (5mish, easy, drama)
The Audition, Arc ID 221240 (6 mish, complex mech, comedy)
Storming Citadel, Arc ID 379488 (lowbie, 1mish, 10-min timed)
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[The Incarnate System is] Jack Emmert all over again, only this time it's not "1 hero = 3 white minions" it's "1 hero = 3 white rocks."
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We're supposed to keep our AEs relatively clean I suppose, but what is a clear boundary for what is acceptable and what is not? I'm not suggesting writing pornographic material for instance, but is putting mild suggestions and/or suggestive themes ((including alcohol?)) ok? What line do the mods take with content?
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One word: Dominatrix. Don't make stuff any more suggestive than her and her group and you'll be just fine.
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I aim for the sort of stuff that you see on US broadcast primetime TV. that seems to give me a safe margin.
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So gore, blatant and depicted sex, cold-blooded violence, and actions such as torture and what-not are hunky-dory, then?
(As a note, I find all censorship to be trite--personal responsibility should be the rule, not regulatory obligation but hey--I'm just pointing out that your baseline is pretty liberal.)
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Primetime TV is kind of borderline nowadays. Actors swear, mention parts of the anatomy, get sliced and diced and show their underwear. If I had to rate Prime Time TV I'd rate it PG-13. So is this the same way here?
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We're supposed to keep our AEs relatively clean I suppose, but what is a clear boundary for what is acceptable and what is not? I'm not suggesting writing pornographic material for instance, but is putting mild suggestions and/or suggestive themes ((including alcohol?)) ok? What line do the mods take with content?
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This is a tricky question because of the response of the players. My arc "Wicked, Wicked Wonderland" is all about adultry - but has never had one negative comment about its content.
On the other hand, it does contain one mob - the "Sex of Diamonds" - and one of the recurring comments I get is of the use of the word SEX.
It must not be a big problem because right now we have 179 players and a 4 star rating ... but it does point to how approach makes a difference. The adultry theme is delivered with sublty and humor. The word sex is ... the word sex. So when you create your arc, be aware of that.
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If I had to rate Prime Time TV I'd rate it PG-13. So is this the same way here?
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"Titles rated T (Teen) have content that may be suitable for ages 13 and older. Titles in this category may contain violence, suggestive themes, crude humor, minimal blood, simulated gambling, and/or infrequent use of strong language."
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The Entertainment Software Rating Board
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We're supposed to keep our AEs relatively clean I suppose, but what is a clear boundary for what is acceptable and what is not? I'm not suggesting writing pornographic material for instance, but is putting mild suggestions and/or suggestive themes ((including alcohol?)) ok? What line do the mods take with content?
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This is a tricky question because of the response of the players. My arc "Wicked, Wicked Wonderland" is all about adultry - but has never had one negative comment about its content.
On the other hand, it does contain one mob - the "Sex of Diamonds" - and one of the recurring comments I get is of the use of the word SEX.
It must not be a big problem because right now we have 179 players and a 4 star rating ... but it does point to how approach makes a difference. The adultry theme is delivered with sublty and humor. The word sex is ... the word sex. So when you create your arc, be aware of that.
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'Sex' gets through the profanity filter but 'nip it in the bud' doesnt.
I don't know wether to be thankful for small mercies or just /facepalm again
Eco.
MArcs:
The Echo, Arc ID 1688 (5mish, easy, drama)
The Audition, Arc ID 221240 (6 mish, complex mech, comedy)
Storming Citadel, Arc ID 379488 (lowbie, 1mish, 10-min timed)
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Originally Posted by Samuel_Tow
[The Incarnate System is] Jack Emmert all over again, only this time it's not "1 hero = 3 white minions" it's "1 hero = 3 white rocks."
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If I had to rate Prime Time TV I'd rate it PG-13. So is this the same way here?
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"Titles rated T (Teen) have content that may be suitable for ages 13 and older. Titles in this category may contain violence, suggestive themes, crude humor, minimal blood, simulated gambling, and/or infrequent use of strong language."
Emphasis mine.
The Entertainment Software Rating Board
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So the gambling is always simulated, but the blood is (or can be) real blood? Lol
I always laugh when I see that 'suggestive themes'. Suggestive of what? "Tonight, on 'House and Home':Autumn porch colors - Suggestions from a panel of experts' WARNING:RATED T FOR TEEN"
Eco.
MArcs:
The Echo, Arc ID 1688 (5mish, easy, drama)
The Audition, Arc ID 221240 (6 mish, complex mech, comedy)
Storming Citadel, Arc ID 379488 (lowbie, 1mish, 10-min timed)
Quote:
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Originally Posted by Samuel_Tow
[The Incarnate System is] Jack Emmert all over again, only this time it's not "1 hero = 3 white minions" it's "1 hero = 3 white rocks."
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We're supposed to keep our AEs relatively clean I suppose, but what is a clear boundary for what is acceptable and what is not? I'm not suggesting writing pornographic material for instance, but is putting mild suggestions and/or suggestive themes ((including alcohol?)) ok? What line do the mods take with content?