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There are three classifications of characters; Guests, Staff, and Inspectors. Each group plays an important part in the story, and none is better than any other. Guests will remain sequestered on the Estate (along with Staff if the Estate is their home) for the duration of the game, while Inspectors (and non-resident Staff) are free to come and go, though all interaction will take place somewhere on the Estate. Guests should, of course, have known their host, but may or may not know each other, or the Staff. Staff should know the host as well, and each other, but may or may not know the Guests or Inspectors. Inspectors may be familiar with the Host or Staff, but are asked not to have any history with the Guests.

The establishing of previous relationships is first come first serve, though we ask that you don't go overboard with whom your character is already acquainted with. If a character has elements of backstory that should be kept in mind when writing an application, there will be a notation that asks you to e-mail your moderator for more information.

Holds are good for five days and may be challenged. If unchallenged, a three day extension is available if needed. If you're planning to challenge a hold, please make a comment letting us know. Character faces may be held, though the mods reserve the right to make alternate suggestions if a choice is inappropriate or on the banned PB list.

Each round of play will have 6-14 characters cast, roughly gender balanced, and requires at least one Inspector and one member of Staff to begin. Once we're ready to start, e-mails will be sent out letting all players know what "time" the Inspector will be arriving, and the game will begin!