Rumors
Normally, simple gossip isn't something to be worried about. However, in the world of Persona, rumors have a a strange and terrible power. In the city of Sumaru, and to far lesser degrees elsewhere in Japan, the power of the Kotodama ritual has made it so that if a rumor enters the public consciousness, it takes on a life of its own and has the potential to become reality. Sometimes, this can be beneficial. Other times, it can have terrible unintended consequences. Sometimes it affects daily life for a short time before fading away. Other times, it can rock the foundations of the world.
If a player wishes to spread a rumor, submit it via the +request system. It will be reviewed by the admin who will evaluate its potential impact on the game... And also consider what other effects it might have. Some things to consider:
- Is it of interest to the media?
- Will an average person care?
- Is the subject of the rumor one of note?
- What possible meanings can the rumor have?
If a rumor is judged to have sufficient impact, it will be posted to the Rumors board, along with any OOC considerations and alterations. Anything that happens ICly occurs seamlessly, as if it had always been that way.
As a final note: Playing with rumors can be exceedingly dangerous. Sometimes, you will get more than you bargained for...
