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Definitions

1. A "character" is the virtual representation of a forum user within this thread.
1.a. A character is not required to be drawn nor described. It simply exists.
1.b. A forum user may opt out of having a character if they wish, but only if they have not used them in a "post" yet.
1.c. A forum user may add their character to Sidewinder at any time, provided they do not already have one already in existence.
1.d. Once a character is in the game, the only way for them to leave is to "die."
2. A "post" in the context of Sidewinder is a post in this thread that involves either one or more characters, or develops the setting in which Sidewinder takes place.
2.a. The "setting" in which Sidewinder takes place is representative of this thread.

Canoninity of Posts

3. Posts may be either "canon" or "non-canon."
3.a. A "canon" post is one which does not conflict with any existing character behaviors, locales, or other already-defined specifications, and does not violate any of the rules regarding canoninity.
3.b. A "non-canon" post is any post which is not canon.
4. A character's actions, abilities, and personality are limited only by the personality and actions described in their previous usages.
4.a. If a forum user wishes to overwrite a behavior established in the character representative of them by someone other than them, they may do so as long as they have not used the behavior in a post of their own.

Miscellaneous Posting Rules

5. Posts are to be written in a non-changing color that the forum user decides is representative of them.
6. Posts should have a clear indicator located at the top to indicate that they pertain to Sidewinder.
7. Characters other than one's own character may be used in a post if they are required for the post's plot to progress.
8. Posts may be either "solid" or "fluff."
8.a. A "solid" post must contribute to one of the following: the development of that character as a person, the development of that character as an entity, or the interaction between that character and another character.
8.b. Any post which is not solid is referred to as "fluff."
8.c. Posts may have varying degrees of "fluffiness." The "fluffiest" posts can be completely ignored without missing anything substantial involving any characters used in the post.
9. If a post is made in which a lasting effect is bestowed upon a character, it requires the approval of the forum user represented by the character in question. If this approval is not given, the post is to be declared non-canon. This applies to injuries, powers, and similar effects.

Injury, Death, and Rebirth of Characters

10. A character may be injured in a post only if they recover from the injury by the end of the post, if the injury does not significantly affect them in any capacity, or if approval for a lasting injury is granted by the forum user represented by the character.
11. A character may die.
11.a. Dying is classified as a lasting injury.
11.b. The mechanics of a death are allowed to bend, but not break, the general laws of physics.
12. A character may be brought back to life after having died, but only by the forum user that character represents.
12.a. If a character is brought back to life, their abilities must differ noticeably from who they were when they died. Their personality may remain the same if the forum user wishes.
12.b. Whether a character remembers their past life, the details of their death, or any related information is up to the forum user represented by the character to decide.
12.c. The forum user may change their posting color if their character is reborn.

Changing a Character

13. A character may only be changed in a significant manner, on the level of a total psychological change or breakdown, if approval is granted by the forum user represented by the character.

Final Notes

14. Approval by a forum user for something regarding their character is automatically considered to be granted if the post is made and the forum user fails to object to it.
14.a. If the forum user does object to the post, it is to be declared non-canon.
15. You are automatically entered in Sidewinder by posting in this thread.
15.a. Being in Sidewinder does not apply any restrictions on your ability to join anything else.
15.b. Sidewinder is not an Association or a Society, as its member list consists of everyone who has not opted out of it. For this reason, Societies or Associations which prohibit joining other Societies or Associations are recommended to exclude Sidewinder from their prohibition.