Character Rules

When applying for Oracle all players are required to have a large character synopsis ready that has general information and in depth details about a brand-new character. It is a requirement to gauge the player's ability in being able to come up with unique and interesting character concepts, as well as contribute to lore.

### 1. Inspiration sources.

Players are allowed to make their characters based on existing realms/layers/dimensions outside of Oracle itself unless Main lore states otherwise. They can't be exact copies however. (Please note that they may not break copyright or be involved in extradimensional roleplay. roleplay means involved with main lore however you can base your character off a different dimension.).

### 2. Keep it serious.

Meme/shitpost Characters are not allowed. Meme characters are defined as those that make mockery/parody of existing franchises, already existing characters, mechanics, ideas, creative concepts, etcetera.

### 3. Keep to the theme.

Any characters made must fit within the theme and era of Oracle.

Players may not make characters/civilizations that are significantly advanced in comparison to the theme and concept of Oracle (Up till but not including the 1600s).

Since Oracle is a fantasy world, some technological advances can be allowed to a certain point (concept of Steampunk) but to a limited degree where it doesn’t overcome the main medieval concept.

Players’ characters may not have technological knowledge of things such as: firearms, wired energy. Players may not use the concept of magic to supersede major significant advances in technology (concept of ‘Magitech’).

### 4. On self-inserts.

Do not create your character as a self insert, the character should not be you. Possessing some of your irl traits is fine as it's easier to get into their mindset. This rule is so you don't get affected personally by what's happening to your character. This also prevents people from leaving the server in rage just because they cannot play as themselves a second time if their character somehow dies.

### 5. Be balanced.

Every character is expected to have both strengths, and weaknesses as well as a goal they wish to achieve both short term and long term.

Your character is also not the main antagonist nor the main protagonist. There will always be another who is more malevolent or who is more benevolent than yours. Remember we are all playing together with each other, not just playing with you.

### 6. On skins.

Race skins and appearance: You have to stick to your race's skin and appearance while creating your Minecraft skin. However, We really encourage your creativity in skin making as long as you follow the main theme of the race.

If you have trouble making skins, contact one of the staff or fellow members that have such skills and they would love to help you out.

### 7. Race swapping

Players should not abuse the ability to swap races in game. When you made your character, you committed to playing as that character and whatever race you chose at the time. Switching characters for lore, RP, or similar events where necessary are acceptable uses of race swapping. Any instance of race swapping for OOC reasons, personal benefit, or to circumvent inherent downsides in your characters race *will* result in a strike. Further abuse of this power will lead to the revoking the ability to race swap for all players.

### 8. Your character must be 18+

what the title says.

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