by Celozon » Sun Sep 15, 2019 3:23 am
What is Lights On Lights Off?
Lights On Lights Off (otherwise known as LOLO) is a user-run Halloween themed gifting game. It runs during the entire month of October. It is essentially the CS version of trick or treating. Its a fun way to get to gift people and receive gifts. We have been running this game every year since 2011. The original idea came from a game by the same name that was played on Wajas (as well as other sites).
LOLO is not an official CS game or specifically run by site staff.
Any questions concerning LOLO should go only to LOLO team members.
By playing Lights On Lights Off, you agree to follow the below rules.Refusal to follow the rules will subject you to removal from the player list
and you will not be allowed to play again until next year.
How to Play & Gameplay Rules: 
- Pick a pet: This will be your trick or treater. Choose carefully, as you will be using this pet for the entire game.
. - Choose a costume:
- You cannot use the pet's design as the costume; it must be wearing items to create a costume.
- No costumes that are bloody, gory, or disturbing and no character cosplays from media that is not CS appropriate.
- It doesn't have to be a typical Halloween costume, they just need to be dressing up as something recognizable!
- The pet's costume should cover a good portion of their body, not just include a few accessories.
- Write a story:
- Minimum length is 10 sentences. There is no max limit, but it is suggested not to make it so long you would need to scroll to read the whole thing.
- The only restrictions on story content are:
- You may not write about the door of the house you end at opening or your pet hearing/seeing anything inside the house or knowing anything about the character answering the door.
- Your story needs to be family friendly (follow the roleplay rules).
- Be as creative as you want as long as your story ends with your pet trick or treating at a house!
- Say what your pet is dressed up as in the story if it's not obvious.
- Put 'lights off' in your signature: This must be clearly visible before you post your form. The best place to put it is in the upper left of your signature as an image or in an easy to read color and size.
. - Post your form:
- Your form must be approved before you can begin playing OR turn your lights on!
- You will be messaged by a LOLO team member when it has been approved.
- Never post a WIP form or repost your form.
- If you do not receive a message within 24 hours notify a LOLO team member.
Lights On Lights Off does not start until October 1st!
The following steps are for AFTER the game starts
We will announce on this thread when you can start playing
- Start playing:After your form is accepted, you can use the player list to find other players, find one who has 'lights on' in their signature and send them a PM with your story & trick or treater. The user will respond with either a trick, or a treat!
- You may only trick or treat at each house once. If they give you a trick, that counts as your one time.
- You must keep track of who you trick or treated with. Check this post for suggestions on how to keep a list.
- If your ToT PM is not answered after 2 days, you may resend. Only resend if their lights are currently on.
. - Turn your lights on: After your form is accepted, and once you are ready to receive trick or treaters, put 'lights on' in your signature. Users will PM you their own story, and you can give them either a trick, or a treat!
- You must reply to all trick or treaters. If it is a trick you still need to reply. If your lights were off when they sent it, tell them so. You must reply.
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x I don't have any good items for costumes! If you don't have anything that makes a good costume, or are having trouble making one, you can get a free costume from people listed on the 'Costume Help' post.
I'm having trouble writing my story! If you need any help with your story, are having trouble starting it or getting it long enough, try reading the 'Story Help' post. You can also ask a LOLO team member for one-on-one help.
Thread Rules: 
- Only forms and questions belong on this thread. We do not allow any kind of 'bump', 'marking', 'lights on', ect, on this thread. All chat and conversation about LOLO belongs on the fanclub.
- Do not answer gameplay questions. Leave these for a LOLO team member to handle, unfortunatly it is easy for misinformation to spread.
- Report all rule-breakers to LOLO team members. This include people sending ToT PMs who are not on the list, people who have stories or dressups that do not follow the rules, and players without 'lights on/off' in their signature.
- Be aware and considerate of other players. If you know it will be a while till you can answer Trick or Treater PMs, leave a note in your signature. If you have a small wishlist, consider adding more pets so its easier for users to give you treats. Consider leaving a note in your trade rules so other users know what kind of treats you'd be interested in.
- Story or costume shaming is not tolerated. Publicly or privately shaming someone for their choice in story or costume, or the perceived quality of their story or costume is not allowed under any circumstance. So long as they follow LOLO guidelines, users are free to create the story or costume of their choice.
Form:
Please double check that you have read and understood all the rules and how-to-play aboveAlmost every declined form can be avoided by double-checking these sections.
We suggest going through our
Rules Checklist before posting your form.
If you are unsure if your form is ok, have a question, or just need help with something, please message a LOLO team member.
- Code: Select all
Username:
How did you find LOLO this year?: (optional)
Whats the reason you want to play LOLO, or are returning?: (optional)
Are you interested in being included in the 'Featured Users'?: (explanation linked below)
Did you read and understand the rules, and agree to follow them?:
Trick or Treater:
Story:
Full explanation of the 'Featured Users' can be found at the
bottom of the first post of the fanclub. In short, a small group of randomly selected users who currently have their lights on will occasionally be posted on the fanclub. It is mainly to provide some visibility for users who don't get many trick or treaters because of their location on the list.
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