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 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/adjudicate all disagreements amicably. Though the game allows you to roleplay an evil character, always be considerate out of 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

• 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.
• 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 5: Antagonistic actions may only occur between characters who have dropped their NOPK flag.

See <pk rules>, <post pk rules> and <nopk>.

You are required to write a <pkmail> in the following circumstances:

• 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 to invoke the <fade away> rule.

Rule 6: Sexual encounters require the OOC consent of all players involved.

• Consent must be obtained before the scene starts.
• Consent may be withdrawn at any time without question.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 all Fade to Black requests immediately.

This also applies to fade away requests and withdrawal of consent. See <fade to 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.
• 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.
• 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.

See <alts> for more information and clarification.

Rule 9: Out of game (OG) collaboration and communication is allowed under the following conditions:

• Please use the wiz channel for questions or comments regarding game mechanics and updates.
• Make no attempts to demand or sleuth another's personal information.
• 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: 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.

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>.

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.