3. The Web Sites and the Mailing Lists

1. The main web site (VaticanEnGarde.com) has a copy of the latest rules, turn reports and other information related to the game.

2. There are two mailing lists associated with the game. Players must subscribe to both, although there is a choice between whether to receive individual emails or digests in each case.

3. The main list (VaticanEnGarde@yahoogroups.com) is used for role play. This role playing aspect is essential for an enjoyable and successful game. All essential announcements must be posted on the associated Announcements Database. Besides the Announcements Database, the email role-play archive and current polls can be found on the VaticanEnGarde@yahoogroups.com web site.

4. The VaticanEnGardeOOC@yahoogroups.com list is used for the discussion of rules and the notification of rules updates. The email archive of rules discussions can be found on the can be found on the VaticanEnGarde@yahoogroups.com web site.

5. Each message sent to the mailing lists should clearly identify the PCs which it concerns.

6. Role play should be kept in character, with any comments from the player placed at the end and prefixed "OOC".

7. Impersonating another player, another PC, putting words in another PC's mouth or posting facts, stories or similar about another PC without the relevant player's consent will lead to expulsion from the game. Impersonating an NPC created by another player or the GM is similarly prohibited. Personal abuse is also unacceptable. In case of doubt, please contact the GM for directions.

8. Any letter or narrative sent to the mailing list may be read by all players. If its contents are not to be common knowledge between, the header should be marked "Private". Information in posts marked "Private" may not be acted upon by characters other than those to whom such a post was addressed.

9. If a player wishes to post an anonymous message in order to develop some aspect of the role play, the player should send it to the GM who will forward it to the list.

10. Characters may receive bonus SP for particularly entertaining in-character press. If the character concerned is away from Rome, such SP gains are held over until the character next returns.