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The following is a list of definitions, rules, and guidelines to keep in mind when playing on the server. These are subject to change at any time, so it is YOUR responsibility to keep track of the rules.

Other rules not listed here:
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1. No Minging (Intentional Disruption):

  • Definition: Minging refers to intentionally being disruptive, negatively impacting the experience for others.
  • Examples: Trolling, not understanding server rules, or engaging in behavior that hinders roleplay.
  • Consequences:
    • First Offense: Verbal Warning.
    • Second Offense: Kick.
    • Third Offense: 30-Minute Ban.
    • Subsequent Offenses: Escalating Bans, Up to Permanent.
2. No RDM (Random Death Match):

  • Definition: RDM is the act of killing other players without valid justification or a discernible in-character reason.
  • Examples: Unjustified killings, mass RDM (killing three or more players), or killing without roleplay context.
  • Consequences:
    • First Offense: Verbal Warning.
    • Second Offense: 10-Minute Ban.
    • Third Offense: 1-Hour Ban.
    • Subsequent Offenses: Escalating Bans, Up to Permanent.
3. No FailRP (Realism Violations):

  • Definition: FailRP encompasses actions inconsistent with the character's environment, class, or standing. Including ERP.
  • Examples: Performing roleplay actions not aligned with character knowledge or intentionally putting oneself in danger during passive periods.
  • Consequences:
    • First Offense: Verbal Warning.
    • Second Offense: 15-Minute Jail.
    • Third Offense: 1-Hour Ban.
    • Subsequent Offenses: Escalating Bans, Up to Permanent.
4. No Exploiting/Abusing Props:

  • Definition: Abuse or exploitation of props, including spawning, blocking, killing, or pushing, is strictly prohibited.
  • Examples: Using props to hinder others' movements, blocking pathways, or creating an unfair advantage in combat.
  • Consequences:
    • First Offense: Verbal Warning.
    • Second Offense: 30-Minute Ban.
    • Third Offense: 1-Hour Ban.
    • Subsequent Offenses: Escalating Bans, Up to Permanent.
5. No Spamming (Repetitive Actions):

  • Definition: Spamming involves repetitive voice, text, or emotes in chat, causing disturbance to the gaming environment.
  • Examples: Excessive chat messages, voice commands, or emotes disrupting normal gameplay.
  • Consequences:
    • First Offense: Verbal Warning.
    • Second Offense: Mute (10 Minutes).
    • Third Offense: Mute (1 Hour).
    • Subsequent Offenses: Escalating Mutes, Up to Permanent.
6. No Disrespect (Offensive Behavior):

  • Definition: Disrespect includes offensive language or actions against individuals or groups, extending to racism and sexism.
  • Examples: Offensive remarks, racism, sexism, or actions detrimental to the community's well-being.
  • Consequences:
    • First Offense: Verbal Warning.
    • Second Offense: 15-Minute Jail.
    • Third Offense: 1-Hour Ban.
    • Subsequent Offenses: Escalating Bans, Up to Permanent.

7. No Harassment or Stalking:

  • Definition: Harassment involves repetitive verbal abuse towards an individual or group, negatively impacting their experience.
  • Examples: Continual verbal attacks, targeting specific players with offensive language, or creating a hostile environment.
  • Consequences:
    • First Offense: Verbal Warning.
    • Second Offense: 30-Minute Ban.
    • Third Offense: 1-Hour Ban.
    • Subsequent Offenses: Escalating Bans, Up to Permanent.
8. No Advertising (Server Loyalty):

  • Definition: Advertising other servers or products without the Owner's approval is strictly prohibited.
  • Examples: Promoting external gaming servers, products, or communities without proper authorization.
  • Consequences: Immediate Permanent Ban.
9. Unique Player Names:

  • Definition: Players must have distinct names within the server to facilitate staff and event manager targeting.
  • Examples: Avoiding duplicate names, a 1:1 name cannot be produced, such as Blast and Blastt.
  • Consequences: Players with identical names may face corrective actions or requested changes.
    • Mingy names are also not permitted. These are case by case, and will be determined by Staff.
10. Inactivity/Demotions:

  • Definition: Inactivity refers to a player not logging in for 3+ months without a proper Leave of Absence (LOA).
  • Examples: Players who fail to log in or provide an LOA may face demotion if applicable.
  • Consequences: Inactive players may be demoted on a case-by-case basis, considering individual circumstances.

11. Racism

  • Definition: Racist remark, anything towing the line between offensive remarks to race, skin color, leading jokes, etc.
  • Examples: Anything even regards to race, caricatures, stereotypes, anything alluding to race, slurs.
  • Consequences:
    • First Offense: Permanent ban.
    • Appeal: Instead of applying to the forums, an application will be written on the forums to talk to a management(s) member one on one, where you will be interviewed to see if change has occurred.


Server Threats:

  • Threats to server stability, such as hacking, server crashing, DDoS attacks, etc., will result in an immediate Permanent Ban.
Common Sense Rule:

  • Use common sense in all actions. Admins retain the right to punish for actions considered imprudent, unkind, or not explicitly covered by the rules.
 
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Rules related to Battalions:

  • You can NOT be promoted twice in the same day. After you are promoted once, you need to wait a minimum of a week to be promoted again. Any person found being promoted twice in the same week will have the promotion reversed.

  • As of 201225, NO BATTALION CAN HAVE MORE THAN 3 SUBBATTALIONS!

  • If you are seen being mingy, abusive, or unworthy of your rank, The General has the authority to demote you, not just your commanding officer.

  • Anyone of the rank Corporal or higher can make an appeal to demote someone outside of their battalion, which will be accepted or denied by the General/Head Admin+ in the forum page.

  • Once demoted, you MUST wait at least 48 hours (real-time) to be promoted once again.

  • Any officers seen promoting any troopers multiple times in one week can be at risk of getting demoted at any time.

  • “I didn’t know someone had already promoted my trooper earlier.” IS NOT AN EXCUSE. As a battalion officer, you should be keeping track of your men’s ranks, and thus, the Battalion CO is responsible.

  • Battalion Leaders may not show bias regarding players they accept or deny to joining a battalion.

  • After joining a battalion, you must wait a MINIMUM of 5 days before trying to join another.

  • You must inform your battalion leader if you are leaving or planning to leave your battalion.

  • Do not change your name without informing your battalion leader.

  • Do not use “/advert” if you aren’t the rank of Sergeant+, Jedi Knight+, or a member of Naval.

  • Do not have mingey/meme numbers or names. This includes anything with 420, 69, or 666 in the numbers, or any meme or gag names such as Ben Dover or Barry McCackiner.
 

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Regarding our Staff Team

If you have any problems or incidents with our Staff team, whether it be abuse or misuse of their power, show poor attitude, or overall are not worthy of being staff in your eyes, please make a report regarding the staff member, and gather evidence to substantiate your claims, preferably screenshots or video recordings.
Disclaimer: We will NOT accept reports with no witnesses or evidence.

STAFF WILL HAVE 3 STRIKES (any rule can be broken, can only be given out by the Staff Manager):

Strike 1: Demotion and warning
Strike 2: Warning and removal of Discord Perms
Strike 3: Removal and blacklist from the staff team (unless otherwise stated)

Rules for Staff Members & Eventmasters:

  • When no-clipping you must be cloaked/not seen.

  • Staff have No say in EM matters, unless matters specifically break staff rules. (RDM, actual issues, etc.)

  • Regardless of any offense, you MUST have a staff sit with the offender to figure out the details.

  • Do not abuse the physgun. If you want a player to move/be gone, Ask them first.

  • Situational Awareness is important to do your job effectively. Get both sides of the story before taking action. Do not automatically warn/kick/ban people.

  • Do not spawn entities, props, weapons, ammo, armor, etc. without a proper reason to do so, whether it be for yourself, or for other players. This is considered an abuse of your power.

  • Do not teleport of any variety during events, or without reason.

  • Do not interfere with a game master during their event or simulation.

  • Favoritism is not allowed. It will result in demotion.

  • Always attempt to get the most relevant information possible before coming to a conclusion on punishment.

  • You are not above the rules, you will be punished as if you were a normal player.

  • Rank comes first, follow the hierarchy for problems and requests. (TMod>Mod>Admin>Senior Admin>Manager>Owner)
    • Only exception is if the problem is about someone higher than you, if so, take it to the Manager right away (or to the Owner if it's about the Manager)

  • If you abuse your powers, tell the staff team you did. Better to hear it from you then from the player base.

  • Stick to verbal warnings if possible. Actual warnings are only to be given in scenarios where it's necessary. Keep in mind that after 6 warnings, it's an instant perma-ban (appealable).

Eventmaster Rules:

  • You cannot claim someone else's slot

  • Ems have No say in Staff matters, unless matters specifically break EM rules. (PKs, RP, etc.)

  • You must put a 1 hour cooldown after you claimed an event slot.

  • Place an overclaimable tag if you are uncertain about an event time.

  • Only Resh & the Head Eventmaster can change the quota #s.

  • You may preclaim according to your schedule, however, you may only preclaim to QUOTA. (1 mega, 2 regular)

  • Try to stay in the times that you claim. Don't go over it by too much. A bit (10-15 minutes) is fine.

  • If Resh 'steals' your slot, you still get the quota for that event.

  • If you abuse your EM powers to spawn in things for your benefit during someone else's event, then there will be severe consequences for it. (Unless permitted.)

  • Get permission from Resh or the Head Eventmaster before destroying/crashing the venator.

  • Don't use an event officer to arrest or pk players unless you have permission from the Head EM or player.

  • You should not be USING YOUR POWERS TO STEAL items from crystal caves, doing so will warrant a strike and a two week ban. These strikes are unappealable. If you ever need these resources FOR EVENTS, ask the Head Eventmaster.

  • When the server crashes, you must inform the Head EM and capable devs DIRECTLY.

  • Your powers may NOT be used outside of doing events or sims.

  • You are responsible for what you spawn and how much you spawn. If the server crashes due to your actions, punishment will be handed out depending on the situation.

  • When spawning weapons, NPCs, etc, you are expected to be considerate to the player base. Don’t spawn in ridiculously overpowered things.

  • Only when no staff are on, or if all staff are AFK, are you allowed to take care of a staff-related situation. Make sure to inform a staff member of the situation.

  • Do not crash a Venator or destroy any base map without confirming with the Head Eventmaster.

All Veteran Eventmasters are permitted to whitelist or issue out staff punishments' if staff are unavailable or biased towards the situation (report to the Staff Manager on the bias)
 
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Vip Rules:

  • VIP users are able to participate in 2nd life roles.

  • CO’s Will have ultimate authority over whether or not they will be allowing 2nd life or not in their battalion.

  • Resh, and all acting Managers will punish/outline anything not defined in these rules that we define unsatisfactory.

  • 2nd life characters WILL NOT be permitted to hold any type of leadership position in a battalion UNLESS they dissolve their previous primary life and take on full time responsibility in said character.

  • 2nd life players will not contribute towards a battalions activity for CO promotions/demotions.

  • CO’s may have a 2nd life character, HOWEVER if this character is deemed to be detrimental to their primary responsibilities (Their battalion) they will be given one warning via CO/XO panel, if the issue persists their second life will be forcibly dissolved. If this creates a motivation issue of some sort due to their lack of focus on their battalion demotion will follow. You are a CO FIRST. Remember that.

  • CO’s who have leadership troopers who also have a 2nd life role outside of their battalion, may (under necessary circumstances) request their troopers back into their main life for events, RP, or similar occurrences.

  • CO’s MAY NOT punish their troopers for playing their secondary character in any mission, as long as said trooper is not deemed ESSENTIAL for that mission.

  • (If you’re a CO and you want your XO on for a big event I think it's fair to expect him to listen, although if your PVT wants to play as a different role for an event you may not punish him for this)

  • CO’s MAY LIMIT how many of their troopers can play secondary lives at any given time.

  • If someone is interested in making their secondary lives into their primary, they will either be required to dissolve their old life (PK, Transfer, ETC) or transition their old life into a secondary if they did not hold a leadership position.

  • 2ND LIFE CHARACTERS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED ENTRANCE TO SUB BATTALIONS. ONLY BASIC TROOPER JOBS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR 2ND LIFE CHARACTERS. THIS RULE IS NOT UP FOR INTERPRETATION BY CO’S

  • ALL 2ND LIFE CHARACTERS WILL BE CAPPED AT CPL/INITIATE

  • 2ND LIFE CHARACTERS WILL BE LIMITED AT 1. (EX: 1 MAIN LIFE, 1 SECONDARY LIFE)

  • ENSURE THE BATTALION YOU WANT TO JOIN ACCEPTS 2ND LIFE CHARACTERS BEFORE PURCHASING VIP. SOME BATTALIONS WILL NOT BE OFFERING 2ND LIFE ROLES AT ALL. REFUNDS WILL NOT BE GRANTED FOR YOU NOT RESEARCHING YOUR OPTIONS PREVIOUS TO PURCHASE. (MOST SPECOPS BATTALIONS WILL BE OFF LIMITS OR CASE-BY-CASE BASIS)

  • THIS WILL NOT RESTRICT ANY BATTALION FROM DECIDING THEY WANT TO MAKE THEIR BATTALION OPEN TO 2ND LIFE REGARDLESS OF VIP STATUS

  • EXISTING VIPS WILL NOT HAVE TO REBUY TO ACCESS THESE PERKS.

VIP Companion Rules:
  • All VIPs are able to buy and use COMPANIONS. Including R5, R4, R2, Gonk, and Massif.
  • All VIPs are permitted to use their companions however they want (within common sense).
  • All members are not to destroy a VIPs Companion without VALID reasons. (This can cause a warning/kick/ban)
  • All VIPs are not to use Holiday Themed Skins UNLESS it is that holiday.
  • All VIPs are not to use the SUICIDE ability unless permitted by a staff member or eventmaster.
  • All VIPs will be held accountable for all abilites their Companion does that affects others, including Stun, Attack, Heal, Etc.


JEDI 2ND LIFE DOCUMENT:


https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nV5IlMRiWcvj4tvxY-3H38tL0_8dYh98R7yc4auUlzk/edit
 
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