Underneath the cut, you'll find our guidebook information with the full breakdown of our rules and guidelines. There isn't anything too out of the ordinary from regular sites, but do pay attention to the Dungeon Master Intervention section and let us know if you have any feedback!
Community
Shattered Leylines is committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive space. This is a creative community, and we expect members to treat one another with kindness. Harassment, bullying, or disrespect will not be tolerated. If an issue arises, please use our Discord ticketing system to notify staff privately. Joining our Discord server is mandatory for participation on the site. It is where announcements, help channels, and activity tracking take place. If you leave the Discord server without notifying staff, we will assume you are leaving the site and begin archiving your characters and claims accordingly. Please be mindful of pacing and communication styles when threading with others. If you are ever unsure about etiquette, systems, or D&D details, just ask. We are here to help!
Content
This site operates under a 3/3/3 rating. All members and characters must be 18 years of age or older. Mature content is allowed but must be clearly marked using one of the following tags in the thread description: [m] for mature themes [tw: trigger] for specific triggers [cw: content] for general content warnings There are currently no restrictions on plot types. We do ask that all members thoroughly read the guidebook and reach out with any questions. Whether you are experienced with Dungeons & Dragons or brand new, we are happy to clarify anything that feels unclear!
Dungeon Master Invervention
To bring some true tabletop chaos into the forum experience, we use the Dungeon Master account. This account acts as the narrative voice of the setting, guiding leyline disruptions, triggering events, introducing obstacles, or nudging characters toward new mysteries. The DM may appear in your thread unannounced or by request, weaving the unexpected into your story. The Dungeon Master showing up does not mean you did anything wrong! You can opt out of DM interruptions when creating a thread. To do so, mark it clearly with the tag below in the thread description: [dm: no] to opt out of Dungeon Master intervention Otherwise, we will assume the thread is fair game for a bit of cosmic interference if it fits the moment. That said, staff will never drop anything game breaking or majorly plot altering into your thread without warning. If you would like the DM involved (to spark a slow thread or toss in some chaos and hooks), please open a ticket on our Discord server and let us know. We are always happy to jump in, but try to avoid requesting multiple DM Interventions in one thread.
Activity
This site is meant to be fun, collaborative, and relaxed. To remain active, each character must post two in character thread replies per month. Activity checks occur within the first 5 days of each month. Inactive characters will be flagged and you will be notified via Discord. You will have 72 hours to reactivate before claims are removed. If you need time away, please post an absence notice via Discord. For absences longer than two weeks, contact staff through a Discord ticket to let us know.
Portrayals
We allow real life face claims, artwork, and video game models (including characters made in Baldur's Gate 3) to represent characters. Approved real life face claims include: Actors, Signed models, Musicians, Athletes, Verified social media figures (500k+ followers) Not allowed: Deceased individuals, Adult film stars, Individuals who have explicitly requested not to be used for roleplay, Canon representations from Baldur's Gate (for example: Gale, Shadowheart, etc.) Feel free to use a face claim or artwork as a reference for how your character might look if that person were that species. Different ancestries often come with distinct features that are out of this world, including heights, eye color, and so on, and so we encourage creative thinking and imagination. Duplicate face claims/artwork are allowed only if the characters are twins/related in world. You may reserve a face claim for 7 days. One free 7 day extension is allowed. If the application is not completed, you must wait 3 days before re-reserving the same claim after the free 7 day extension has expired.
Registration and Aesthetics
Register accounts using your character's properly capitalized name (for example: Katniss Everdeen). Titles, middle names, or single names are fine when appropriate to the character or species. Please avoid identical first and/or last name combinations to prevent confusion. If your preferred alias is already taken, use a variation or add a number (for example: Jessica → Jessie, Jessica2). We have both a profile application and a shipper application. The shipper auto populates nearly all fields from your profile, so you will only be filling things out once. You can edit your profile directly from your profile control panel. Please complete every field and be sure to read the Profile Guide tab in the guidebook for what goes where. Each profile should also include the following images: 200x200 avatar - uploaded in your avatar control panel, can be gif 200x200 post row icon - uploaded in your profile control panel, can be gif 500x500 profile image - profile popout, cannot be gif 350x650 main avatar - cannot be gif 1500x900 shipper image - cannot be gif If you need help creating or resizing graphics, our Discord graphics-help channel can assist. Please do not use site templates or codes elsewhere, and do not import outside codes here. This keeps things consistent and respects the work of our designers. If there is something you need that is not currently available, open a Discord ticket and we will do our best to help.
Final Notes
Remember that Dungeons & Dragons is, at its core, a collaborative storytelling game. Members of Shattered Leylines come from many backgrounds and experience levels. Some are brand new to D&D where others have played for years. A few systems here may work a little differently, and that is okay. We are here to have fun, build stories, and explore a rich fantasy world together!
