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- | ===== GOLDEN | + | ===== THE RULES OF SUNDERING SHADOWS |
These rules have been put in place to make the game fair and enjoyable for | These rules have been put in place to make the game fair and enjoyable for | ||
everyone. If you notice something that may be illegal, or if you encounter a | everyone. If you notice something that may be illegal, or if you encounter a | ||
- | dispute with another player or staff-member, | + | dispute with another player or staff-member, |
- | admin@sunderingshadows.com or via the < | + | |
By playing this game you confirm that you are above 18 years of age, and that | By playing this game you confirm that you are above 18 years of age, and that | ||
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them. | them. | ||
- | **Rule 1:** Be kind and respectful | + | ====Rule 1: Be kind and respectful |
- | This is a game, and we can settle/ | + | This is a game, and we can settle/ |
- | the game allows you to roleplay an evil character, always | + | |
- | character (OOC). Be kind and respectful to other players and staff. This also | + | |
- | applies to the lines, see <line use>. | + | |
- | **Rule 2:** We are a roleplaying MUD | + | ==== Rule 2: We are a roleplaying MUD ==== |
- | * 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. | + | You are expected to stay in character (IC) whenever possible to increase immersion and adhere to our settings guide. |
- | * Roleplay in accordance with your stats, skills and alignment. | + | |
- | **Rule 3:** Speak (write) English. Avoid using modern abbreviations. | + | |
+ | | ||
- | **Rule 4:** Any scripts, triggers, etc., that automate gameplay are illegal. | + | ==== Rule 3: Write in English ==== |
+ | When roleplaying, please refrain from using modern abbreviations (//such as lol, brb, idk, etc.//) and words/ | ||
+ | ==== Rule 4: Exploiting Bugs and Gameplay Automation ==== | ||
- | **Rule 5:** Antagonistic actions may only occur between characters who have dropped their NOPK flag. | + | Please report bugs and avoid gameplay automation: |
- | See <pk rules>, <post pk rules> and < | + | * Any scripts, triggers, etc., that automate gameplay are illegal. |
+ | * Do not exploit bugs or mechanics. If something seems broken, report it via our [[reporting_bugs_typos_and_ideas|game]] command. | ||
- | You are required to write a < | + | ==== Rule 5: Antagonistic and the NOPK flag ==== |
- | + | ||
- | * When you are involved in, or witness, a player vs player event, regardless of the outcome. | + | |
- | * 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 | + | Antagonistic actions may only occur between characters who have dropped their NOPK flag. Antagonistic actions are defined as any action that purposefully provokes |
- | rule. | + | |
- | **Rule 6:** Sexual encounters require the OOC consent of all players involved. | + | See [[nopk]] for rules on how to roleplay with a nopk flag. |
- | + | ||
+ | ==== Rule 6: ERP Consent ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Sexual encounters require the OOC consent of all players involved, and must take place in private. | ||
+ | |||
* Consent must be obtained before the scene starts. | * Consent must be obtained before the scene starts. | ||
* Consent may be withdrawn at any time without question. It must be complied with. | * Consent may be withdrawn at any time without question. It must be complied with. | ||
* All participating characters must be adult members of their race. | * All participating characters must be adult members of their race. | ||
+ | * Involved characters also include bystanders. | ||
- | **Rule 7:** Respect all Fade to Black requests immediately. | + | ==== Rule 7: Fade to Black ==== |
- | This also applies to fade away requests and withdrawal of consent. See <fade to | + | Respect all Fade to Black requests immediately. |
- | black> and <fade away>. | + | |
+ | This also applies to fade away requests and withdrawal of consent. See [[fade_to_black|fade to | ||
+ | black]] and [[fade_away|fade away]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Rule 8: Multiple characters ==== | ||
- | **Rule 8:** Multiple characters (alts) are allowed under the following conditions: | ||
- | | ||
* You may only have one alt logged on at any given time. | * You may only have one alt logged on at any given time. | ||
* You may not transfer anything between your alts in any way. | * 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. | * 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. | * You may not have two (or more) alts directly involved on two (or more) sides of a conflict. | ||
- | * 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, or until it is killed in a PK. * Unordered List Item | + | * 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, or until it is killed in a PK. |
- | See <alts> for more information and clarification. | + | See [[alts]] for more information and clarification. |
- | **Rule 9:** Out of game (OG) collaboration and communication is allowed under the | + | ==== Rule 9: Out of Game Communication ==== |
+ | |||
+ | Out of game (OOG) collaboration and communication is allowed under the | ||
following conditions: | following conditions: | ||
- | | + | |
* Please use the wiz channel for questions or comments regarding game mechanics and updates. | * Please use the wiz channel for questions or comments regarding game mechanics and updates. | ||
* Make no attempts to demand or sleuth another' | * 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. | * 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. | * Do not use information gained by OOC means in your RP, or act upon OOC knowledge IC. | ||
- | * | + | |
- | **Rule 10:** Using this game as a medium to conduct illegal activities is strictly | + | ==== Rule 10: Illegal Activities Are Forbidden ==== |
+ | |||
+ | Using this game as a medium to conduct illegal activities is strictly | ||
forbidden. | forbidden. | ||
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In addition to these rules, you are expected to know and abide by the rules | In addition to these rules, you are expected to know and abide by the rules | ||
- | listed in <pk rules>, <post pk rules>, <nopk>, and <line use>. | + | listed in [[pk_rules|pk rules]], [[post_pk_rules|post pk rules]], [[nopk]], and [[line_use|line use]]. |
Failure to comply with the rules will result in punishment and repeat offenders | Failure to comply with the rules will result in punishment and repeat offenders | ||
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clarification. | clarification. | ||
+ | ===== PK RULES ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | PK (player killing) encompasses any player vs player (PvP) scenario. Read the below carefully before engaging in PK. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Refer to <post PK rules> for how to proceed after a PK and check out our handy | ||
+ | list of pk commands. | ||
+ | |||
+ | **Rule 11:** Engaging in PK is optional | ||
+ | |||
+ | New characters have a NOPK flag that protects them from aggressive characters. | ||
+ | To opt into PK, turn the flag off with the <set> command. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Note that: | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Some < | ||
+ | * 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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | See < | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | **Rule 12:** Keep it IC | ||
+ | |||
+ | Do your best to keep PK in character (IC) and off the channels and resolve any | ||
+ | IC conflict in an IC manner. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Ensure that your character has an IC reason for engaging in the PK. | ||
+ | * 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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | **Rule 13:** Show OOC consideration | ||
+ | |||
+ | Everyone is here to have fun. Show OOC consideration towards your fellow players | ||
+ | and do your best to make it memorable for everyone involved. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Do not leave your opponent bound and unconscious for longer than necessary. | ||
+ | * 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. | ||
+ | * 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 14:** Stay online and active. | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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, | ||
+ | |||
+ | **Rule 15:** Torture is allowed, but: | ||
+ | |||
+ | Sundering Shadows allows torture, dismemberment, | ||
+ | punishment/ | ||
+ | scene of this nature. Therefore any player may, at any time: | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Call for a <fade to black> to end the scene. | ||
+ | * Call for less descriptive emotes. | ||
+ | * 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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | If someone fails to respect a fade to black or withdrawal of consent, we ask | ||
+ | that you log or screenshot the exchange and contact staff immediately. If no | ||
+ | staff is available, log off and use the < | ||
+ | |||
+ | **Rule 16:** No repeat killings or harassment | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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 in robberies and/or murder, or target | ||
+ | lower-level characters, will find the world reacting accordingly: | ||
+ | have IC consequences. | ||
+ | |||
+ | **Rule 17:** Always PK-mail | ||
+ | |||
+ | You are required to write a < | ||
+ | |||
+ | * When you are involved in, or witness, a player vs player event, regardless of the outcome. | ||
+ | * 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 or claim a bounty on someone. | ||
+ | |||
+ | This applies even if you have a NOPK flag or choose to invoke the <fade away> | ||
+ | rule. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The PK mail should include: | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Who engaged? When, where and why did it happen? | ||
+ | * Were there any witnesses, casualties and/or property damage? | ||
+ | * What was the result of your encounter? | ||
+ | * What, if any, precautions did you take to conceal or cover up the PK? | ||
+ | |||
+ | **Rule 18:** Death in PK | ||
+ | |||
+ | After a PK has been resolved, please refer to <post pk> for rules on how to | ||
+ | proceed. | ||
+ | |||
+ | **Below is the short version:** | ||
+ | |||
+ | If you are killed in a PK, you will lose some experience and gain a NOPK flag. | ||
+ | The NOPK period following a death will last for 14 days, but you may choose to | ||
+ | take a voluntary absence of 7 days instead. During the NOPK period, you may not | ||
+ | contact, scry or otherwise attempt to learn anything about your killers. You | ||
+ | must avoid them, as well as anyone attempting to avenge your death and any | ||
+ | popular public places. At the killer' | ||
+ | from plots or positions. | ||
+ | |||
+ | If you kill someone in a PK, you must notify staff of any plots you wish the | ||
+ | victim temporarily removed from. During the victim' | ||
+ | contact, scry or otherwise attempt to learn anything about them. You are, | ||
+ | however, allowed to seek out any witnesses or other involved parties. | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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, | ||
+ | victim while you are pursuing, or being pursued by, their killer(s). | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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. |