| Server Rules | |
Players Bill of Rights |
This is a heavy Role-Play server and thus we have some basic rules.
By logging into the server you agree to abide by the rules.
1. OOC harassment, griefing, and Meta-Gaming all destroy the Role-Play environment and will not be taken lightly.
2. Power-gaming and meta-gaming of any sort is strictly prohibited. Farming gold/items is not allowed for any reason. Power builds are frowned upon and generally have not been taken well by the rest of the player base. Your character is much more than an orc killing machine or mass murderer, having a "build" entirely bent towards such is going to hurt your own ability to role play the character in a more social setting. Character creation and leveling rules need to be followed.
3. Don't beg or force DM or Admin to give you experience or items you haven't rightfully earned.
4. Promoting offensive materials and activities (porn, racist content, etc) are just rude. If you have to be rude, don’t be that kind.
5. Constant unnecessary OOC chatter in open or party chat during RP is unappreciated as it destroys the mood and setting of the Role-Play. Tells are acceptable.
6. Using stealth abilities (Sleight of Hand, Hide/Move Silently, etc) without Role-Playing it is not fair and not allowed. This does not mean you have to keep a constant dialogue or periodic rolls, as both are counter-productive to your stealth.
7. Player versus Player and Sleight of hand do not require actual permission, but it does however require your character to have a logical reason for doing it. Also, because of the potential consequences (character death, theft of valuables, etc) both parties should be consenting to PvP actions.
8. Adult Role-Play needs to be kept private, be it whispers, tells, or local chat in an empty area/server. All parties must consent OOC to the Adult Role-Play, otherwise it is considered sexual harassment and potentially a bannable offense.
9. Player must abide by the character death system. This states that unless otherwise revived through magical means, they do not clearly remember the last Five Minutes of time prior to their death, nor do they remember the Fugue Plane.
10. Players should understand that the Spawn system is designed to be difficult. This world is not meant to be a walk in the park; Especially during Night Time traffic of the Grey Forest. Players need to know their characters limits, and understand that proper tactics and retreating are useful strategies. Do not ask a DM or Admin for assistance to this, unless you find a legitimate claim or error while adventuring. In which you should then make a post in the Troubleshooting/Suggestion Forum.
11. All players are required to post a Character Biography for every character to receive their Bio Approval token which allows you to level past level Three. You can make your character and play before this point, but to continue past level Three your Character must have a submitted Biography. The Level Cap is six, and to keep the focus on roleplay and less on powergaming, a level token is required for every level above six. Level tokens are handed out at a rate of one per month per character.
12. Go where the RP takes you; it might be unexpected and will certainly be most rewarding.
-We're all friends OOC, but there are many IC disagreements. This is a natural, please do not let your character's feelings against another character become your own against another player.
-Constructive Criticism is welcomed between all, so expect some. When it comes your way, please try not to take it poorly. When you're offering criticism to someone else, please try to keep positive and helpful.
-Do not send DMs or Staff logged in as players tons messages asking for them to do something right now. Asking once will suffice, and please accept if they say no, as they have other plots or their own characters to develop.
-Avoid making excessive skill rolls. Remember, the Stealth system In-Game currently works like it should and you have no need to roll for such. Please use common sense when bluffing, performing, or using other skills.
-Make sure to read and follow the server Character rules when creating a new character. It will make the approval process that much faster.
We hate doing it, you hate getting it, and it’s nicer to all around avoid it. Unfortunately it's necessary sometimes. All discipline is carried out on a case by case basis, where we try to allow for as many warnings and chances for correction as possible. If the offensive behavior is not corrected it will lead to character Permanent Death, or a ban from the server (depending on the severity and manner of issue).
Inappropriate characters, such as those with illegal stats, power builds, restricted classes/races/histories, or not following the level rules, will be deleted, permanently killed, or have a forced remake under DM supervision.