Dragon

Land of Karchan

    Explanation:

    To avoid breaking the rules, make sure you're familiar with these game guidelines.
    Some are guidelines, but most of these are firm rules that the Deputy (Admin) Team take very seriously.
    If any rule is unclear to you, reach out to the deputies by sending an email or a MUDmail with the To: part listed as 'deputies'.
    We hope that you will enjoy the game with these rules in mind.

    The Game Rules:

    1. You are Responsible for the Actions of Your Characters at All Times!
      • The actions of the characters are, and always will be, the responsibility of the persons that created them.
      • Signing into a character that is not yours without permission is considered hacking and will be punished as such.

    2. What the Deputies (Admins) Say is Law!
      • Their decisions are final, there is no parole or appeal possible.
      • If you dislike how they rule, you have the right to stop playing this mud.
      • It is unlawful to lie to a deputy or otherwise hinder any deputy investigation.

    3. You Must Treat Others with Respect!
      • Harassment will not be tolerated.
      • For those of you who don't know what harassing is, here's a definition:
        Harassment = if people think that you are harassing them, then you are harassing them!
      • You will follow the rules of Netiquette. Abusive words, slang, spamming, acrimony or any other kind of language with the purpose to harass or be hurtful also fall under this header.

    4. You Must Not Hack into the MUD.
      • Attempting to break/hack into the MUD and failing also falls under this header.
      • Attempting to break/hack into the MUD "just for fun" or "because I was bored" or "to see if I could" also fall under this header.
      • Just saying that you are going to hack into the mud, or have hacked into the mud when you really haven't also fall under this heading.
      • Breaking this rule is grounds for IMMEDIATE BANISHMENT from the game!

    5. You Must Not Intentionally Break Things in Game.
      • This includes things like breaking shops on purpose (selling too much to a shopkeeper NPC or buying everything in the shop so that it is empty), exploiting commands that mess up rooms if you find one, and other similar offenses, as determined by the deputy team.
      • This also includes threats to do so.

    6. You Must Not Cheat or Steal.
      • Cheating will not be tolerated.
      • Do not exploit a bug. Report it instead.
      • Do not try to cheat on dice rolls.
      • Do not take items from player's homes. This is stealing unless you have permission from the person who 'owns' that property.
      • Do not help characters of yours with other characters of yours.
      • Understand that this is a limited list, but the Deputy Team has the right to review something you have done to see if it qualifies as cheating, but is not listed.

    7. You Must Not Give Out Quest Solutions.
      • If a fellow player is stuck on a quest it is allowed to give them small hints.
        It is also allowed for multiple players who do not know the solution to combine their efforts in a particular quest.

    8. Hit Quit Every Time You Leave the Game.
      • If you don't and try to log in at a later time, the computer may indicate that another session is still active.
      • It is rude to leave people talking to a husk.
      • This is more a Guideline than a solid black-and-white rule, but still punishable if excessively or abusively committed.

    9. You Must Respect the Work of Others.
      • This is a story being written by many.
      • Many have come before you. Many will come after.
      • Do not copy, hinder, ridicule, or otherwise harass the stories, roleplaying, or ideas of others.
      • Keep your criticizing to yourself.
      • When asked for it, be constructive.
      • Having a similar name or appearance happens; having the same back-story does not.
      • Do not use the creative material of another player without their permission.

    10. You Are NOT to Divulge Confidences!
      • Do not share the real name, personal information, Out-of-Character (ooc) opinion or Alternate Characters (Alts) of any other player of this game. If they wish this information to be shared, they will do so themselves.
      • If you wish this information to be shared, do so at your own risk.

    11. You Must NOT Fully Ignore Deputies!
      • Deputies need to be able to interact freely with the players, especially if an issue comes up that needs to be mediated or addressed.

    12. Do Not Log Onto More than Two Characters at a Time.
      • In order to log on as two different characters, you must use two different browsers. While we do allow multiplaying, only two characters are allowed at any point in time.

    13. You Must Not Threaten.
      • Threats of real life harm against yourself or others, either in game or out of game, are grounds for punishment. This punishment could result in immediate and permanent banishment from the game depending on the severity. As always, such will be handled on a case by case basis at the discretion of the deputies.

    14. Cybering is allowed, but we have some guidelines.
      • Consent: All actions involving another player's character must be consensual out of character. Players must communicate and agree on any actions taken against their characters.
      • In-Character Roleplay: All sexual roleplay must be portrayed as consensual. Non-consensual scenarios, including depictions of rape, are strictly prohibited. While characters may reference such experiences in their backstories, the explicit portrayal of these acts is not permitted, and should never be written out or roleplayed.
      • Trigger Awareness: Players must be mindful of their in-character interactions. Be cautious when discussing sensitive topics, as certain themes may trigger discomfort for other players.
      • Age Requirement: All participants engaging in sexual roleplay must be eighteen years of age or older, both the player and their character.
      • Distance: All roleplays of an intimate nature must be conducted at a significant distance away from The Road. This rule is in place to ensure privacy and comfort for all participants and to minimize any potential disruptions or unwanted attention. It is also to ensure that new players or characters cannot easily stumble across a roleplay that may make them uncomfortable.
      • Enforcement: Adherence to these guidelines is mandatory. Violations may result in a ban from the game.
      • Addendum: Also trying to brand someone's character as preferring underage characters or calling them such is not allowed, simply due to the fact that you never know what could be a trigger for another player..

    15. You should not Metagame.
      This is a firm rule, moving forward. A full definition of what is considered metagaming as well as punishments can be found here: Metagaming.

    16. Ignorance of these written rules is no excuse.
      • Changes to these rules are at the discretion of the creator and his Deputies.

      Punishment Methods:

      The following are punishment methods that the Deputy Team has at their disposal. Depending on the severity of your crime, any number of these could apply to your specific offense(s).