Policy Discussion

[singularitymods.livejournal.com]

Some of Singularity's players have questions about the game policies on AU character applications. This post has been put up to allow players to approach the staff to ask questions, offer suggestions, and voice concerns regarding those policies. The moderators are also available via IM/PM [contact information] if any player does not feel comfortable discussing their concerns in public.

As of the end of this application round (August 15th), AU applications will be closed until this matter can be resolved. This ban on AU apps does not apply to the exceptions listed in the AU policies (malleable protagonists and canon AUs).

Comments

[jadeblooded.livejournal.com]

I think the "better as fanfic" rule, while well-meaning, is too subjective and carries some weird connotations with it, especially when the case is usually "better as OC". I think it would be better posed to get rid of that particular wording entirely and just use a strong, unambiguously worded set of guidelines establishing the difference between an acceptable AU and what should be apped as an OC instead, that accomplish the same thing that "better as fanfic" attempts to accomplish in spirit. In addition, having AU applicants reserve and explain the AU when they reserve is a good idea.

I'm pretty satisfied with the app process, overall, this is just my two cents on that particular rule.

[rebuildscience]

^ what he said