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===== THE RULES OF SUNDERING SHADOWS ===== | ===== THE RULES OF SUNDERING SHADOWS ===== | ||
- | These rules have been put in place to make the game fair and enjoyable for | + | These rules exist to make the game fair and enjoyable for everyone. If you notice something that may be illegal, or if you are in a dispute with another player or staff member, contact the law team via the [[lawmail]] command. |
- | everyone. If you notice something that may be illegal, or if you encounter | + | |
- | dispute with another player or staff-member, contact the law team at | + | |
- | admin@sunderingshadows.com or via the <lawmail> command. | + | |
- | + | ||
- | By playing this game you confirm that you are above 18 years of age, and that | + | |
- | you have read and understood the below rules and agree to act in compliance with | + | |
- | them. | + | |
- | + | ||
- | **Rule 1:** Be kind and respectful | + | |
- | This is a game, and we can settle/ | + | **By playing this game you confirm that you are above 18 years of age, and that you have read and understood |
- | the game allows you to roleplay an evil character, always be considerate out of | + | |
- | character (OOC). Be kind and respectful to other players | + | |
- | applies to the lines, see <line use>. | + | |
- | **Rule 2:** We are a roleplaying MUD | + | ==== Rule 1: Be kind and respectful ==== |
- | * When interacting with the game world, you are expected to stay in character (IC) whenever possible to increase immersion. Keep your environment in mind and act accordingly. | + | This is a game, and we can settle all disagreements amicably. Always be considerate out of character (OOC) and on the game/ |
- | * Roleplay in accordance with your stats, skills and alignment. | + | |
- | **Rule 3:** Speak (write) English. Avoid using modern abbreviations. | + | ==== Rule 2: Roleplaying is Enforced ==== |
- | **Rule 4:** Any scripts, triggers, etc., that automate gameplay are illegal. | + | You are expected to stay in character (IC) whenever possible to increase immersion and adhere to our [[kismet_s_guide_to_the_setting_of_sundering_shadows|setting guide]]. Roleplay in accordance with the environment, as well as your stats, skills, class, race, and resonance. All characters must be played as adults, both physically and mentally, regardless of your race’s lifespan. |
- | **Rule 5:** Antagonistic actions may only occur between characters who have dropped their NOPK flag. | + | ==== Rule 3: Use English ==== |
- | See <pk rules>, <post pk rules> | + | Always write in English |
+ | |||
+ | ==== Rule 4: Automation ==== | ||
- | You are required to write a < | + | Any scripts, triggers, etc., that automate gameplay |
- | * When you are involved in, or witness, a player vs player event, regardless of the outcome. | + | ==== Rule 5: NOPK flag ==== |
- | * When you commit, or are involved in, an action that makes you wanted in a city, even if that action was unintentional. | + | |
- | * When you place a bounty on someone. | + | |
- | This applies even if you have a NOPK flag or choose to invoke the <fade away> | + | Antagonistic actions are defined as any action that purposefully provokes or annoys another character. Examples: Verbal insults or threats, unsolicited romantic interactions, |
- | rule. | + | |
- | **Rule 6:** Sexual encounters require the OOC consent of all players involved. | + | See [[nopk|NOPK]] for rules on how to roleplay with a nopk flag. |
- | * Consent | + | ==== Rule 6: Consent |
- | * Consent may be withdrawn at any time without question. It must be complied with. | + | |
- | * All participating characters must be adult members of their race. | + | |
- | **Rule 7:** Respect | + | **Sexual encounters require the consent of all involved characters and must take place in private.** |
- | This also applies | + | Consent is defined as an OOC statement that someone is willing |
- | black> and <fade away>. | + | |
- | **Rule 8:** Multiple characters (alts) are allowed under the following conditions: | + | |
+ | | ||
+ | | ||
+ | | ||
- | * You may only have one alt logged on at any given time. | + | If someone does not comply with the consent rules, please log off and contact staff via Discord |
- | * You may not transfer anything between your alts in any way. | + | |
- | * Your alts cannot know each other. If one alt permanently retires, you may request creating a new alt that is related to your old one. | + | ==== Rule 7: Fade to Black ==== |
- | * You may not have two (or more) alts directly involved | + | |
- | * If one of your alts is involved in a PK, you must play that alt exclusively for the next seven days, until the situation has been resolved, | + | |
- | + | ||
- | See < | + | |
- | **Rule 9:** Out of game (OG) collaboration | + | If you find yourself in a situation that may be traumatic or triggering for you, you may call for a [[fade_away|fade away]] or a [[fade_to_black|fade to black]]. A fade away means that your character removes itself from the situation without further RP. Fade to black immediately ends the scene and the players discuss in OOC terms how it was resolved. |
- | following conditions: | + | |
- | | + | **If someone does not comply with a fade to black, please log off and contact staff via Discord (use @admin on the wiz channel to flag the law team) or [[lawmail]]. First time offenders will be jailed, second time offenders |
- | * Make no attempts | + | |
- | * OOC threats or abuse in any form, in game or out of game, will not be tolerated. | + | |
- | | + | |
- | **Rule 10:** Using this game as a medium to conduct illegal activities is strictly | + | ==== Rule 8: Multiple Characters ==== |
- | forbidden. | + | |
- | It will always result in rid and banishment. All character interactions | + | Multiple characters, aka alts, are allowed under the following conditions: |
- | logged and may be observed by our staff. | + | |
+ | * Only one of your alts, referred to as a main, can participate in avatar plots and send avatar mails. | ||
+ | * You may only have one alt logged on at any given time and you may not transfer anything between alts. | ||
+ | * Your alts cannot know each other. If one alt permanently retires, you may request creating a new alt that is related to your old one. | ||
+ | * You may not have two (or more) alts directly involved on two (or more) sides of a conflict. | ||
- | In addition to these rules, you are expected to know and abide by the rules | + | If one of your alts is involved in a PK, you must play that alt exclusively for the next 7 days, until the situation has been resolved, or until the alt is killed in a PK. If you are killed in the PK, you may not use another alt to initiate PK involving the same characters for 7 days or until the situation has been resolved. |
- | listed in <pk rules>, <post pk rules>, < | + | |
+ | ==== Rule 9: OOG Communication ==== | ||
- | Failure to comply with the rules will result in punishment | + | Out of game (OOG) collaboration |
- | may be banned and/or rid. If these rules are unclear, contact our staff for | + | |
- | clarification. | + | * Use the wiz channel for questions |
+ | * Make no attempts to demand or sleuth another' | ||
+ | * OOC threats or abuse in any form, in game or out of game, will not be tolerated. | ||
+ | * Do not use information gained by OOC means in your RP, or act upon OOC knowledge IC. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Rule 10: Illegal Activity ==== | ||
+ | Using this game as a medium to conduct illegal activities is strictly forbidden. | ||
+ | |||
+ | It will always result in rid and banishment. All character interactions are logged and may be observed by our staff. | ||
+ | |||
===== PK RULES ===== | ===== PK RULES ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | PK (player killing) encompasses any player vs player (PvP) scenario. Read the below carefully before engaging in PK. | ||
- | PK (player killing) encompasses any player vs player (PvP) scenario, not only | + | Refer to [[post_pk_rules|post PK rules]] for how to proceed after a PK and check out our handy list of pk commands. |
- | those that lead to a death. These rules have been put in place to make the game | + | |
- | fairer and more enjoyable for those that participate in player vs player events. | + | ==== Rule 11: Engaging in PK is optional ==== |
- | Read them carefully before engaging in PK. Refer to <post PK rules> for how to | + | |
- | proceed after a PK. | + | |
- | By playing this game you confirm that you have read and understood | + | New characters |
- | rules and agree to act in compliance | + | |
- | ====PRIOR TO PK==== | + | * Some [[races]], known as PK races, have their flag turned off by default and should be chosen with care. |
+ | * The Grace flag from recent login functions as a NOPK flag for its duration. | ||
+ | * An avatar may require that you turn your NOPK flag off if you wish to participate in their plot. | ||
- | **Rule 1: Engaging in PK is optional** | + | See [[nopk|NOPK]] for rules on how to roleplay with a nopk flag. |
- | New characters have a NOPK flag that protects them from aggressive characters. | + | ====Rule 12: Keep it IC==== |
- | To opt into PK, turn the flag off (help set). When you turn this flag off, you | + | |
- | signal to the player base that you are ready to engage in hostile roleplay. See | + | |
- | < | + | |
- | * The Grace flag from recent login functions as a NOPK flag for its duration. | + | Do your best to keep PK in character (IC) and off the channels and resolve any IC conflict in an IC manner. |
- | PK races (< | + | * Ensure that your character has an IC reason for engaging in the PK. Roleplay hostility |
- | with care. Non-PK races who are not in an active conflict | + | * Race alone is only considered |
- | NOPK flag restored, can contact | + | * Do not act on information gained via OOC channels. |
- | **Rule 2: Antagonistic actions** | + | ====Rule 13: Show OOC consideration==== |
- | + | ||
- | Antagonistic actions are defined as any action that purposefully provokes or | + | |
- | annoys another character. Examples include but are not limited to: Verbal | + | |
- | insults or threats, snitching, breaking city laws, emoting offensive actions, | + | |
- | invasion of privacy, stealing from other players, scrying, being in a | + | |
- | shapeshifted form, bringing an animal into a civilized area, and using | + | |
- | dangerous, harmful and/or disruptive spells/ | + | |
- | + | ||
- | + | ||
- | **Rule 3: Keep it IC** | + | |
- | + | ||
- | Do your best to keep PK in character (IC) and off the channels and try to | + | |
- | resolve any IC conflict in an IC manner. | + | |
- | * Ensure that your character has an IC reason for engaging in the PK. If possible, roleplay hostility and conflict before resorting to violence. | + | |
- | * Race alone is only considered a valid reason if the intended opponent belongs to a PK-race or is in a dangerous shapeshifted form. | + | |
- | * Do not act on information gained via OOC channels. | + | |
- | + | ||
- | ====DURING A PK==== | + | |
- | **Rule 4: Show OOC consideration** | + | Everyone is here to have fun. Show OOC consideration |
- | Everyone is here to have fun. Ensure that you have an IC reason to engage in PK | ||
- | and make it memorable for everyone involved. Show OOC consideration towards your | ||
- | fellow players: | ||
* Do not leave your opponent bound and unconscious for longer than necessary. | * Do not leave your opponent bound and unconscious for longer than necessary. | ||
- | * Do not take gear that you do not need. | + | * Do not take gear that you do not need or offer the gear/money of your opponent. |
- | * Do not offer the gear/money of your opponent. | + | |
* Do not engage with a NOPK character during a PK. | * Do not engage with a NOPK character during a PK. | ||
* High level characters should not take antagonistic actions towards low level characters without provocation and are expected to show an additional level of OOC consideration towards easy targets. | * High level characters should not take antagonistic actions towards low level characters without provocation and are expected to show an additional level of OOC consideration towards easy targets. | ||
- | **Rule 5: Stay online and active** | + | ====Rule 14: Stay online and active==== |
- | Do not quit, go inactive, or idle out without permission from the participating | + | Do not quit, go inactive, or idle out without permission from the participating players. You are expected to stay online for 30 minutes after the last attack happened. In case of emergencies, |
- | players. You are expected to stay online for 30 minutes after the last attack | + | |
- | happened. In case of emergencies, | + | |
- | **Rule 6: Torture is allowed, but:** | + | ====Rule 15: Torture is allowed, but==== |
- | Sundering Shadows allows torture, dismemberment, | + | Sundering Shadows allows torture, dismemberment, |
- | punishment/ | + | |
- | Nobody should be forced or coerced into playing something they are uncomfortable | + | |
- | with. Therefore, any player may, at any time: | + | |
- | + | ||
- | | + | |
* Call for less descriptive emotes. | * Call for less descriptive emotes. | ||
- | * Ask to be killed rather than to roleplay the consequences of torture, | + | * Ask to be killed rather than to roleplay the consequences of torture, loss of limbs, etc., or simply to end the scene. |
+ | * Any scene sexual in nature MUST have the OOC consent of all players involved before the scene starts. | ||
- | Any scene sexual in nature MUST have the OOC consent | + | %^BOLD%^%^CYAN%^If someone fails to respect a fade to black or withdrawal |
+ | |||
+ | ====Rule 16: No repeat killings or harassment==== | ||
- | * Consent must be obtained before | + | Repeatedly assaulting or killing |
- | * Consent may be withdrawn at any time. It must be complied with. | + | |
- | + | ||
- | If someone fails to respect | + | |
- | you log or screenshot the exchange and contact staff immediately. If no staff is | + | |
- | available, log off and use the < | + | |
- | ====AFTER A PK==== | + | ==Rule 17: Always PKmail==== |
- | **Rule 7: No repeat killings or harassment** | + | You are required to write a [[pkmail]] |
- | + | ||
- | Repeatedly assaulting or killing the same character is considered harassment and | + | |
- | will not be tolerated. | + | |
- | revenge killing), either personally or by proxy, is not allowed. | + | |
- | + | ||
- | Note that characters who repeatedly engage | + | |
- | lower-level characters, will find the world reacting accordingly: IC actions | + | |
- | have IC consequences. | + | |
- | **Rule 8: Always | + | |
+ | | ||
+ | * When you place or claim a bounty on someone. | ||
+ | |||
+ | This applies even if you have a NOPK flag or choose to invoke the [[fade_away|fade away]] rule. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The PK mail should include: | ||
- | When you engage in, or witness, a player killing incident, you are required to | + | |
- | use the < | + | |
- | | + | |
* Were there any witnesses, casualties and/or property damage? | * Were there any witnesses, casualties and/or property damage? | ||
* What was the result of your encounter? | * What was the result of your encounter? | ||
* What, if any, precautions did you take to conceal or cover up the PK? | * What, if any, precautions did you take to conceal or cover up the PK? | ||
- | This applied regardless of the outcome. We also ask that you send us a pkmail | + | ====Rule 18: Death in PK==== |
- | when you hire an assassin and put a bounty on someone. | + | |
- | + | ||
- | **Rule 9: Alts in PK** | + | |
- | If you play multiple characters and one of your alts is involved in a PK, we ask | + | After a PK has been resolved, |
- | that you exclusively play only that character for the next 7 days, until the | + | |
- | situation is resolved, | + | |
- | and the world itself time to respond. See <help alts> | + | |
- | you are killed in the PK, you may not use another alt to initiate PK involving | + | |
- | the same characters for 7 days or until the situation has been resolved. | + | |
- | + | ||
- | **Rule 10: Take a deep breath** | + | |
- | If your character | + | Below is the short version: |
- | you can calm down and write your < | + | |
- | opting out of PK by asking the staff for a NOPK flag. | + | |
- | Everyone involved | + | If you are killed |
- | avatarmail | + | |
- | contact | + | |
- | Failure to comply with the rules will result | + | If you kill someone |
- | may be banned and/or rid. If these rules are unclear, contact our staff for | + | |
- | clarification. | + | |
+ | If you witness or learn of a death, that character is dead until they choose to contact you. If you were directly involved in their death, | ||
+ | |||
+ | **Failure to comply with the rules will result in punishment and repeat offenders may be banned and/or rid. If these rules are unclear, contact our staff for clarification.** | ||
+ |