I was just wondering how many liberties we can take with RPG's. I'd like to start one, but I was wondering if it had to be founded on things that had already happened, like sort of building off of what other people have already done.

That'd be impossible. As a new player, how could you know what's already happened in the game? Go ahead and start whatever you like, and if anotherp layer wants you to know abotu a past event, they'll put it in a note or an OOC post.

Right.  Of course, there are some basic ground rules like you can't control other players.  And if your story mentions a canon (Carmen, Chase, Ivy, Chief, etc.) you'll need to clear it with them first.

Also, as a standard rule we try not to over do our charecter's physical or mental abilities.  They need to have a somewhat believable past with reasons why they are the way they are. There's no official rule against it, but people who power-play make things a little less fun for others. 

I think that's all.  Have fun!

Good points guys!

Also something to note:  Agents have access to the C-5 corridor like in the cartoon show but there is no chronoskimmer or timetravel abilities as of this moment.  Generally all agents, actually all characters at the moment are 18+.

I think thats really all you need to know for now.  But if you have any questions at all please ask some more.  Everyone here is pretty cool and totally willing to help. 

You have everyone's blessings, mate.  You have a good profile too, if you start an RP, I'm all for it!

Oh yeah, just saw all the rules here: http://carmensandiego.info/games
Is this new or did I miss it before?

It's been there a while, we just made it more noticeable.
Apparently, it's more helpful than we originally thought. *bites pipe*