Rules

## General Server rules

╰┈➤ Be respectful. Listen to other users and the Mod Team. Don't be a jerk.

╰┈➤ Don't spam and don't send any advertising/promotional links without the admin's permission.

╰┈➤ If your message in the Game channels was deleted, It means it was breaking the ⁠game-rules

╰┈➤ No IRL racism or discrimination or hatred.  in-game racism and hatred is allowed as long as it's in-game only (for example, A country having some hateful stereotypes)

╰┈➤ Use English to talk with people here. Saying something in your own language is fine from time to time, But the main language here is English.

╰┈➤ 13+ Only. However, we'd prefer to have users above 16.   If you're under 16 and want to join the game, Please at least know how these things work. Keep in mind that the game may contain topics or scenes unsuitable for children. Although very graphic content is limited or not allowed, we won't adjust the game to anyone's age any further.

And if you're under 13, you're not allowed to be in this server at all.

╰┈➤ Art theft is absolutely not allowed. You cannot use some else's art and pass it off as your own. No Art theft (Tracing, cropping, editing, recolouring.) All art for the game must be your own. Reference images are allowed since it's not a part of the drawing itself.

╰┈➤ WIP

## Game rules

### Roleplay Rules

╰┈➤Do Not God-mod

God modding is when a character features god-like abilities

╰┈➤Do Not Meta

game Meta gaming is when a player applies out of character retrieved information to their in-character, such as having information that only several in-characters players knows, and you obtained it without having your character there, or by just hearing it from others out of character.

╰┈➤Do Not Auto (Auto hit, Auto walk, etc)

Auto is when a player performs an action without giving the affected players a chance to respond to those around him.

╰┈➤Do Not Power-play

Power-playing occurs when a player operates someone's character without the other player's consent

╰┈➤Do Not Play Mary-Sues or Gary-Stus

╰┈➤Give other players something they can respond to Try to write at least 3 sentences per reply to give the other players a chance to continue the Roleplay comfortably.

Replies such as:

*He nodded* Or *He nodded. "Okay"*

Are not suitable for comfortable roleplaying. You don't have to write novel-long replies, of course, but you need to give the other players *something* to reply to. 1 sentence won't work.

╰┈➤The Game server will include a few private channels where players can hold Private Roleplays in a small group of 2+ Players, where other players cannot interrupt or join their Roleplay without permission.

╰┈➤Keep inappropriate Roleplays in DMs.

### Gameplay Rules

#### 1. Starting out

##### ╰┈➤What is the game about and how does it work?

Cosselia is an OC Roleplaying game that relies on its players to build it and continue its story. The game is played through Roleplaying, Planning, Communicating and Interacting with other players and their characters. The Player takes on the role of their own Nation's Countryhuman and/or Ruler/Leader. They must control, lead and keep their Nation alive throughout the History of Cosselia while facing the Other nations and the dangers of Cosselia. They can choose to help out the other nations and form bonds, alliances, friendships and trades, or bring death upon other nations in a war to take over their lands, resources and people. The Players build the world around them and keep its history going by working together.

##### ╰┈➤ Game plot

Centuries ago, the once-harmonious Cosselia was split by a bitter discord that festered among its Nations and Tribes. Suspicion and hostility eclipsed trust, igniting a brutal global war that would define an entire era. Borders shifted with reckless abandon, and leaders met untimely ends as bloodshed became the currency of power.

This destructive epoch endured for a century until the relentless drumbeats of warfare had eroded the mightiest nations to the brink of collapse. From the ashes of this devastation, New Nations emerged, while others stood divided or sought unity. Land, once stolen and seized, was reclaimed, and territories expanded as survivors yearned for strength amidst the ruins. Yet subsequently, a shroud of isolation descended upon Cosselia. Nations withdrew, ensconced in the solitary pursuit of healing war-torn economies and lands. For years, the world existed in isolated solitude, an echo of its former self.

Then, a historic World meeting, a concept not seen since the days before the war's upheaval, beckoned those willing to shatter the chains of isolation and forge new connections. It was a momentous juncture, where the scars of the past met the promise of a new beginning, poised to redefine the destiny of Cosselia.

╰┈➤ If you wish to leave the game, You *must* inform the Mod team. If you don't inform us, your nation will still be in the game lists and it'll prevent new players from using your land slot. It'll make things difficult so, Please inform the Mods/Admin before leaving.

##### ╰┈➤ Country Interactions, World meetings.

The main form of communication between the nations are the world meetings. It's a meeting between the leaders/Countryhumans of every nation where they discuss the current political situations, events, etc. During a world meeting, Trading and Economics can be discussed, arguments can be had. The world meetings are usually held in one of the Nations' capitals. During the world meeting, The Nations can offer to host the next meeting in their capital.

Another form of Interaction is a private meeting between two or more Nations. Meetings between Individual nations are a good way to privately discuss trade, alliances, war plans or war declarations.

##### ╰┈➤Trading and the Trade system

A Trade between nations can be established after an agreement from both Nations during any form of meeting or discussion between the two (or more) nations.

The Trade becomes official/Canon after an OOC form is filled out by the players. The form will be provided by a Mod when requested, but can also be found in the trades page of the game wiki.

##### ╰┈➤ Trading Unions and Alliances

Can be formed between minimum 2 Nations.

The alliances can focus on economy , military or another form of benefits for the nations. Trading Unions can be formed between multiple nations. A Trading Union is a group of Countries trading specific items, resources or even information between one another for their benefit.

##### ╰┈➤ Wars and the War System

###### How to declare a War

The players will soon be allowed to declare wars in the game! Although for now, That option is not available.

###### How to fight in a war

Wars can be "fought" by Roleplaying in the War Channels, supervised by an Admin or Chosen Mod

###### How to form and use alliances in a war

All types of alliances can be established during World meetings, although for safety and privacy, some might have to be discussed between the involved countries in private.

Military/War Alliances can be used in the war. When a war is declared, both sides can ask the nations allied to them to help them fight.

Benefit-specific Alliances need to be "Registered" in the game wiki. It must include: When was the alliance established? Where? With whom? For what?