Difference between revisions of "Rules and Policies"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
| Line 6: | Line 6: | ||
Tom has a rough rule that says "everyone is entitled to one warning". That means two things: One, very rarely is a harsh punishment dealt for first abusers. Two, the second offense will be treated without mercy. It's worked fairly well over the years. | Tom has a rough rule that says "everyone is entitled to one warning". That means two things: One, very rarely is a harsh punishment dealt for first abusers. Two, the second offense will be treated without mercy. It's worked fairly well over the years. | ||
| − | *[http://battlemaster.org/socialcontract.php Social Contract] - | + | *[http://battlemaster.org/socialcontract.php Social Contract] - The main basis of the rules that all players must agree to. |
**One account only. | **One account only. | ||
**Play fairly, as with friends | **Play fairly, as with friends | ||
| Line 12: | Line 12: | ||
**Keep other peoples' personal information personal. | **Keep other peoples' personal information personal. | ||
**Do not publicly accuse anyone of cheating, abuses or violations of this contract without proof or evidence. | **Do not publicly accuse anyone of cheating, abuses or violations of this contract without proof or evidence. | ||
| + | *[[Inalienable rights]] - Rights to protect the player. In IC conversation, it is explained as inalienable rights of nobility. Requesting people to preferably do something is just as bad as ordering. Should a rule be broken, report them to [[Titans]] immediately. Rules are as follows. | ||
| + | **Playing at your own speed, timing and activity level, i.e. logging in as often or seldom as you like, at whatever times you like. | ||
| + | **Choosing which type of unit to command | ||
| + | **Going to tournaments | ||
| + | **Pausing your character(s) because you have a real life to attend to | ||
| + | **Choosing your class | ||
*[[Government rules]] - Rules that government characters' players must abide by. As a non-governmental characters' player it is good to review this as well so that you know what to expect from players of government characters. | *[[Government rules]] - Rules that government characters' players must abide by. As a non-governmental characters' player it is good to review this as well so that you know what to expect from players of government characters. | ||
*[[FAQ/Tom's Position on Names|Tom's Position on Names]] | *[[FAQ/Tom's Position on Names|Tom's Position on Names]] | ||
| − | *[[FAQ/Tom's Position on Banning|Tom's Position on Banning]] - | + | *[[FAQ/Tom's Position on Banning|Tom's Position on Banning]] - Having another character in an enemy realm alone should never alone be enough for a ban |
*Don't use your clan to ruin other peoples' fun. | *Don't use your clan to ruin other peoples' fun. | ||
*If you find what you think is a bug, report it. Those found exploiting bugs will have little to no mercy. | *If you find what you think is a bug, report it. Those found exploiting bugs will have little to no mercy. | ||
| − | *Try to resolve issues with other players before reporting them to the | + | *Try to resolve issues with other players before reporting them to the Titans. |
| − | '''For emphasis, do not ''publicly'' accuse anyone of cheating, abuses or violations of this contract ''without proof or evidence''. Try to resolve issues with other players before reporting them to the Titans.''' | + | '''For emphasis, do not ''publicly'' accuse anyone of cheating, abuses or violations of this contract ''without proof or evidence''. Try to resolve issues with other players before reporting them to the Titans. However, report immediately for breaking an inalienable right.''' |
===Other Policies=== | ===Other Policies=== | ||
Revision as of 07:14, 23 September 2009
Rules and Policies
It is well-understood that any rules listed are not exhaustive. They are a general outline to what actions and/or behaviors are prohibited.
BattleMaster Rules
Tom has a rough rule that says "everyone is entitled to one warning". That means two things: One, very rarely is a harsh punishment dealt for first abusers. Two, the second offense will be treated without mercy. It's worked fairly well over the years.
- Social Contract - The main basis of the rules that all players must agree to.
- One account only.
- Play fairly, as with friends
- Always give newcomers the benefit of the doubt.
- Keep other peoples' personal information personal.
- Do not publicly accuse anyone of cheating, abuses or violations of this contract without proof or evidence.
- Inalienable rights - Rights to protect the player. In IC conversation, it is explained as inalienable rights of nobility. Requesting people to preferably do something is just as bad as ordering. Should a rule be broken, report them to Titans immediately. Rules are as follows.
- Playing at your own speed, timing and activity level, i.e. logging in as often or seldom as you like, at whatever times you like.
- Choosing which type of unit to command
- Going to tournaments
- Pausing your character(s) because you have a real life to attend to
- Choosing your class
- Government rules - Rules that government characters' players must abide by. As a non-governmental characters' player it is good to review this as well so that you know what to expect from players of government characters.
- Tom's Position on Names
- Tom's Position on Banning - Having another character in an enemy realm alone should never alone be enough for a ban
- Don't use your clan to ruin other peoples' fun.
- If you find what you think is a bug, report it. Those found exploiting bugs will have little to no mercy.
- Try to resolve issues with other players before reporting them to the Titans.
For emphasis, do not publicly accuse anyone of cheating, abuses or violations of this contract without proof or evidence. Try to resolve issues with other players before reporting them to the Titans. However, report immediately for breaking an inalienable right.
Other Policies
- Name Rules - Rules regarding character and family names and links to find a name
- Generally, use an actual name that a person might have and don't copy extremely well-known historical names.
- Style Guide - General style of editing to be followed within the wiki
Discussion List
- No top posting, post your replies beneath the quoted text.
- Only quote text which is relevant for your reply.
- If you are sure something is a bug, post it on the bugtracker. If you're not certain post to the discussion list and ask if it is a bug.
