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titania [Rule 10: Illegal Activities Are Forbidden]
rules [2024/04/09 14:16] (current)
titania [Rule 2: We are a roleplaying MUD]
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 ====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 ====
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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  ==== +==== Rule 3: Write in English ==== 
-Avoid using modern abbreviations and slang words, and try to keep your language immersive and proper for the setting. +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"//, etcBesides that, the language used on Sundering Shadows is contemporary English.  
 ==== Rule 4: Exploiting Bugs and Gameplay Automation ==== ==== Rule 4: Exploiting Bugs and Gameplay Automation ====
  
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   * 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 <gamecommand.+  * Do not exploit bugs or mechanics. If something seems broken, report it via our [[reporting_bugs_typos_and_ideas|game]] command.
  
 ==== Rule 5: Antagonistic and the NOPK flag ==== ==== Rule 5: Antagonistic and the NOPK flag ====
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 ==== Rule 6: ERP Consent ==== ==== Rule 6: ERP Consent ====
  
-Sexual encounters require the OOC consent of all players involved.+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: Fade to Black ==== ==== Rule 7: Fade to Black ====
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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 <altsfor more information and clarification.+See [[alts]] for more information and clarification.
  
 ==== Rule 9: Out of Game Communication ==== ==== Rule 9: Out of Game Communication ====
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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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