1-Avoid Mary-Sues and Gary-Stus. We don't want flat, perfect characters. Give your character flaws, but not too many, and keep the drama down to a minimum. Well-rounded characters tend to take a life of their own, so if your character doesn't seem to pop, they may need a little more fleshing out done.

2-I see all. No. Just...no. If there is no way for a character to know something IC, then …

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The chatbox is a warm room, very deco in feeling. Jazz music tends to be playing constantly over the radio, and the temperature is always perfect. There's a kitchen, bathroom, and a balcony located here.

It is an in-character area, where characters come to meet and interact with each other. For out of …

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Fighting is allowed in Ironopolis, unless otherwise stated. However, there are a few rules to keep in mind when fighting!

1-No killing without the other RPer's permission!

2-Keep it realistic. If you're using a gun, keep track of how many rounds you have, and how many you've shot; if you're using a glass bottle, keep in mind, it'll probably break.

3-Unless otherwise agreed between RPers, or …

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Welcome to Ferrum, enjoy your stay!

The year is 1939, and the Great Depression is an event unknown to the world. The American economy and culture flourishes, setting standards throughout the world. Zeppelins and aeroplanes grace the skies, automobiles and trains are now the main means of transportation. No longer are cities just stuck on the ground, now they have begun being built in the clouds …

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