PG Rule and YOU

[__Strange__]

As far as I know, PG-13 is the next 'level up'

Not really. In the ESRB system, it would be E10+ (Ten and up), in the TV system it would be TVY7 (7 and up), in the movies system it would be PG (which doesn't have a number explicitly associated with it, but is usually considered the same as TVY7/E10+). While there are members younger than 13, there are very few active members I know of younger than ten.

[Trainer Dave]

Not really. In the ESRB system, it would be E10+ (Ten and up), in the TV system it would be TVY7 (7 and up), in the movies system it would be PG (which doesn't have a number explicitly associated with it, but is usually considered the same as TVY7/E10+). While there are members younger than 13, there are very few active members I know of younger than ten.

From what I know, the 3+ rule uses the PEGI ratings, which rate the games at 3+. Having looked into it a little, the next rating up in that system is actually 7+, which I can probably agree would cover all members that I'm aware of.

However, the games are rated 3+, and if you ask me it's best to stick to that. A move to 7+ would look like a rather grey area to me. Plus, looking at what people actually get away with/is tolerated, I'd say that the 3+ rule could be applied way more aggressively. What with "Very mild violence" being the '3+ rating' limit. Personally, I'm quite happy with the current system.

[~.Mizu.~]

Me and Her actually made that roleplay, but it never kicked off. I remember because my character had a very strange [But honestly REAL] last name. P= Which in all honesty should probably be changed.

Oh yeah, it's too bad that died out - we spent hours debating whether that name would be suitable lulz

Yeah, I think the 3+ rule is fair, it's not going to change and it shouldn't have to. If people want to role-play with more inappropriate scenes, start an invisionfree forum or summat and do your thing. Our caffiene idea was a good example of being creative to overcome the rule and to exclude any real drug references.

And as for romance Rps, why does anyone feel the need for it to get any more serious that maybe a peck on the cheek? If you want it to get graphic, that's what real life is for. You can express relationships just by holding hands, hanging out and even just soppy romantic lines and gestures, there's no need to turn the board into a porno.

[Kpyna]

yeah, even though I don't really like the 3+ rule, you can always role play somewhere else. set up your own role play forum, and you can do pretty much anything you want there. put it in your sig, attract members, advertise on other sites.. it's not like pkmn.net is the only forum with role play out there either.

I remember because my character had a very strange [But honestly REAL] last name. P= Which in all honesty should probably be changed.

my character drank monster instead of milk in her cereal or something. maybe it was a guy. I really don't remember xDD

[progartpkmn98]

A move to 7+ would look like a rather grey area to me. Plus, looking at what people actually get away with/is tolerated, I'd say that the 3+ rule could be applied way more aggressively. What with "Very mild violence" being the '3+ rating' limit. Personally, I'm quite happy with the current system.

I'm fine with the 3+ rule (my bro's 3 and playing Zelda - Ocarina of Time. Pretty violent for a 3-4 year old), but I think a 7+ rule would be nice (My sister just turned .

Or at least a 5+ rule.

BUT going to the first post, you could make a GTA RP, and hide drugs with things with similar properties (Choco Cigars and Salt packets =P), IMO.

So, I guess 3+ is alright, but a 5+ would be nice. (My bro's the only 3 year old I know who knows how to use a Mac. Effectively.)

[Webby2]

BUT going to the first post, you could make a GTA RP, and hide drugs with things with similar properties (Choco Cigars and Salt packets =P), IMO.

Yeah, myself and Rex discussed that when this was first brought in. I never got round to making it, but as long as you avoid the stuff which breaks 3+, then it's fine.

[En garde...voir]

I played ocarina of time at that age, and i loved it
At least it's not gory.
3+ rule is fine, there is not really much you can do outside it really, excluding blood, gore and sex.

[Awkward Squirtle]

Here's a suggestion-if you want to make an RP which is unsuitable for said audience, why can't you put some form of block on it? Say there's a 12+ RP, stop ppl under 12 getting in.

[Webby2]

People would lie about their ages to see the stuff though, so it wouldn't be as useful as it might seem.

However, this has reminded me. This needs changing because of it now being PG rather than 3+ =P

[Dragonpika]

Haha, fixed the title and added an edit to the first post. Thanks for the heads-up Alex

[Ledyba]

Indeed. I shall comb through it and update it as seen fit.

or just do a lazy CTRL + F + replace, either is sufficent.

[KristenAkaRaynie-BbyCakes]

Is it just my eye site ... Or has this gone up to PG - 13? xDDD -gets ready to do happy dance-

[Dragonpika]

Haha, yeah, we amended the rules a little while back, content is now allowed to be suitable up to about the standard of a PG-13 film. So obviously no hardcore sex/drugs/rock'n'roll (well maybe the last one), still no gore and whatnot, but yep =] I'm not sure it's a massive change, since that's pretty much what we've always allowed in roleplay, but it's clearer for you guys now xD

[Ledyba]

Kay my dear bonvinehog, I thought it was PG as it says in the rules? On the surface it doesn't seem that much different but there is a discition between PG and PG 13, however there is.  But just for consiency sake which should we be using~

[Dragonpika]

Kay my dear bonvinehog, I thought it was PG as it says in the rules? On the surface it doesn't seem that much different but there is a discition between PG and PG 13, however there is.  But just for consiency sake which should we be using~

There's a difference?!
aw man :C -changes everything- xD cheers Rexy.