Yes there are rules to being a shinigami.
1) You cant have "super powers" E.G. Telepathy or Telekenisis. Having super shinigami isn't cool. I'll have a huge mess on my hands to clean up and It wont be easy, so pick your abilities wisely
2) No copying names or names of Zanpaktou's that aren't yours. The goal of this site is to be O-R-I-G-I-N-A-L!!!! Having several Ichigos it not fun.....
3) You can't have a Zanpaktou who's ability is to automaticaly kill someone who steps near it. A bankai or shikai that does that defeats the purpose of being on here. This isn't about playing God, it's abot Bleach.
4) Last but not least, please, if your going to be from a household E.G. Kuchiki, ask a person from the household first. Like Byakuya or Rukia first.
Please follow these rules, they're for your own good.
Mai