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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/adjudicate all disagreements amicably. Though +This is a game, and we can settle/adjudicate all disagreements amicably. Always be considerate out of character (OOC) and on the game [[line_use|lines]].
-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+==== Rule 2: We are a roleplaying MUD ====
  
 You are expected to stay in character (IC) whenever possible to increase immersion and adhere to our settings guide. You are expected to stay in character (IC) whenever possible to increase immersion and adhere to our settings guide.
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   * Keep your environment in mind and act accordingly.   * Keep your environment in mind and act accordingly.
   * Roleplay in accordance with your stats, skills, class, race, and resonance.   * Roleplay in accordance with your stats, skills, class, race, and resonance.
 +  * All characters are to be played as adults, both physically and mentally. Even if your race matures faster than the human standard, you are still an adult.
  
-**Rule 3:** Write in English and avoid using modern abbreviations.+==== Rule 3: Write in English ==== 
 +When roleplaying, please refrain from using modern abbreviations (//such as lol, brb, idk, etc.//) and words/idioms that would not make sense in a fantasy setting (//"big as a truck", "Christ almighty", etc.//) Consider using world specific idioms instead, such as //"big as a minotaur"//, //"messy as a goblin's nest"//, //"by the Weaver's Wrath"//, etc. Besides that, the language used on Sundering Shadows is contemporary English.   
 +==== Rule 4: Exploiting Bugs and Gameplay Automation ====
  
-**Rule 4:** Report bugs and avoid gameplay automation.+Please report bugs and avoid gameplay automation:
  
   * Any scripts, triggers, etc., that automate gameplay are illegal.   * Any scripts, triggers, etc., that automate gameplay are illegal.
-  * Do not exploit bugs or mechanics. If something seems broken, report it via our <game> command.+  * Do not exploit bugs or mechanics. If something seems broken, report it via our [[reporting_bugs_typos_and_ideas|game]] command.
  
-**Rule 5:** Antagonistic actions may only occur between characters who have dropped their NOPK flag.+==== Rule 5: Antagonistic and the NOPK flag ====
  
-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/abilities.+Antagonistic actions may only occur between characters who have dropped their NOPK flag. 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/abilities.
  
-See <NOPK> for rules on how to roleplay with a nopk flag.+See [[nopk]] for rules on how to roleplay with a nopk flag.
  
-**Rule 6:** Sexual encounters require the OOC consent of all players involved. +==== 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.
-  * Players involved also include bystanders.+  * 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>.+
  
-**Rule 8:** Multiple characters (alts) are allowed under the following conditions:+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 ====
  
   * You may only have one alt logged on at any given time.    * You may only have one alt logged on at any given time. 
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   * 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.   * 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:
  
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   * 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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 ===== PK RULES ===== ===== PK RULES =====
    
-PK (player killing) encompasses any player vs player (PvP) scenario, not only +PK (player killing) encompasses any player vs player (PvP) scenario. Read the below carefully before engaging in PK.
-those that lead to a death. 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 Refer to <post PK rules> for how to proceed after a PK and check out our handy
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   * 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 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.
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