Rules

## In-game Rules

* **Cheating** - This includes using any form of exploit or client to take advantage of players or the environment. Examples would be auto-clickers, X-Ray, KillAura, etc. Breaking this rule may result in a permanent ban.
* **Do not FailRP** - Definitions for what is FailRP listed below.
	+ **Random Deathmatch** - Also known as RDM, is the initiation of a random duel or fight between players without proper reason. This includes randomly hitting or swinging at players with a weapon without proper reasoning such as a demand or self defense.
	+ **FailRP** - Being illogical or failing to create sense within roleplay. Examples include: Out of Era speech (speaking of things that don't exist/wouldn't make sense), performing actions without proper reason (starting RDM for 'fun' as an example), or creating scenarios that do not make any sense at all. Please use some common sense when it comes to following this rule.
* **Do not metagame** - Metagaming is defined as the ability to share or information/events occurring in-game while out of character. Examples are listed below. Breaking this rule may result in a temporary ban.
	+ You cannot know characters listed on this wiki unless they are well-known. (Royalty, characters which have a reputation, etc)
	+ You should not be sharing your in-game knowledge via any form of outside communication including DMs, server channels, or Voice Chat. What YOU know is what others have to learn from you in-game, not out of character.
* **Do not harass players** - Do not flame, cause drama, or disrespect players.
	+ In character, do not target other people because of out of character drama.
	+ Keep the OOC/LOOC chats clear of drama at all times. Always be respectful.
	+ Racism and discrimination towards players is NOT ALLOWED. Do not use racial slurs in-game.
* **Do not ERP** - Erotic Roleplay is known as roleplay with sexual intent. It's just a game, please don't.
* **Logging** - Defined as leaving the server or roleplay to avoid conflict. This may result in a permanent ban. For more details, view "Leaving Conflicts" below.
* **Building** - These rules are put in place to prevent illogical intent to build or destroy structures. Violators of these rules could receive a temp or permanent ban.
	+ Restrictions:
		- Do not build random towers of blocks.
		- Do not build structures that do not match the era. Including:
			* Auto farms
			* Rail systems
			* Structures that create an unfair advantage for travel
			* Structures/Buildings that are inappropriate.
		- Do not build to get over structures large walls.
		- Do not destroy to get between structures or large walls.
		- Be mindful of public environments. Please do not create large holes in pathways or main roads. It ruins the roleplay aspect.
		- Do not vandalize structures.
	+ You **CAN** build when:
		- You are outside of a restricted territory that would not allow you to build without a permit/land given to you. (Ex. Wilderness)
		- You are within your plot of land.
		- You are glitched/stuck somewhere.
	+ You **CANNOT** build when:
		- You are within restricted territory. (Ex. Kingdom's territory)
		- On land you do not own.
	+ You **CAN** destroy when:
		- You are glitched/stuck somewhere.
		- You are outside of restricted territory. (Ex. Wilderness)
		- You are within your plot of land.
	+ You **CANNOT** destroy when:
		- You are within restricted territory.
		- On land you do not own.

## Terminology

* **Character** - a person in the roleplay/game's world.
* **Player** - a human participant who is in control of the character they have created in-game.
* **IC** - In Character, what happens in-game/roleplay and what will be known as reality by characters.
* **OOC** - Out of Character, what happens out of the roleplay world or is known as "behind the scenes".
* **Downing** - applying an amount of force to have characters crawling with a limited time window to live.
* **Killing** - applying an amount of force with the intent to kill a character or major injury.
* **Action** - what a character does or says in the roleplay world.
* **Void** - the term used while in out of character to disregard an action played by a character in the roleplay world.

## Roleplaying Rules

### When you die, stay dead. (New Life Rule)

* **New Life Rule** - Do not revive dead/past characters. You cannot act on information your past character knew. (ALWAYS start new, your new character cannot have the same knowledge your past character did).
* **Unfair Deaths** - If your character dies by RDM or FailRP, contact a server moderator/administrator to revive your character. (Falling from a cliff by accident, falling into a pit of lava, etc. is not an unfair death!)
* **Character Knowledge** - Once your character dies, you cannot pass what they knew to your new character. This means if your previous character had an enemy, your new character cannot instantly be enemies with your previous-life enemy. (There must be reason and an explanation on WHY you create an enemy, not just cause your past character didn't get to kill them).
* **Other forms than death** - These are other forms to finish a character and applies to killers, read below.
	+ Murder - Completely kill the downed character.
	+ Arm cutoff - To perform this action, say the action using /e and revive the character from being downed.
		- An arm cutoff results in the affected character unable to use the off-hand for the rest of it's life. (Can't use shields or tools on other hand).
	+ Leg cutoff - To perform this action, say the action using /e and revive the character from being downed.
		- A leg cutoff results in the affected character unable to use any leggings or boots for the rest of it's life.
* **Avoiding death** - It would be wise to travel with a friend or ally incase you have accidentally been downed from a fall or other form of accidental injury. Carry medical supplies or food with you at all times.

### Using Void

* **Void RP Rule** - When a player uses LOOC chat to say "VOID", the actions previously performed/said in roleplay are to be ignored as if it never happened.
	+ Entire events or characters may be voided in certain cases. (Example, a character with an inappropriate roleplay name will be void and must be changed before resuming roleplay. An event that occurs that does not make sense in the roleplay world must be void.)
	+ Use LOOC to inform the players around you that the action recently performed is to be ignored. Do not mistake this with OOC.

### Self-defense

* **Self-defense** - When a character retaliates an action of harm done against them.
* **Usage of Self-defense** - Use self-defense when:
	+ You were hurt by your attacker, which has the intent to harm you.
	+ Your attacker has made a demand against you.
	+ Your attacker is targeting an ally or friend.

### Creating Demands

* **Demand** - An action you force another character to perform against their will.
	+ To properly perform a demand, you should be communicating in character clearly with your demand. (Example: "OBEY OR DIE", "DO AS I SAY AND YOU WILL LIVE", "STOP TALKING OR I WILL KILL YOU".
	+ A character cannot demand another character to kill a friend or harm themselves. (Example: "KILL YOUR FRIEND", "CUT YOUR LEG OFF, NOW".)
	+ If your character decides to accept one of the demands above, then Vendetta rules apply. You will be allowed to strike revenge on the attacker if you find them again.

### Vendettas

* **Vendetta** - The license or will to kill a character for the entirety of your character's life.
	+ Vendettas always expire when your target or your character has been killed.
	+ Vendettas can be acquired due to the following reasons:
		- irreversible loss such as losing a leg, arm
		- receiving extensive torture mentally or physically
		- loss of a family member or friend

### Leaving conflicts early

* **Preventing logging** - Logging, defined in the game rules, is to purposely escape an in-game conflict by leaving the game.
	+ If you need to leave early, advise in LOOC to your attacker or attackers 5 minutes in advance to find a resolve that would satisfy both yourself and the attacker.
	+ If you leave a conflict while your attacker is attempting to chase you and you do not advise your attacker, you will have 15 minutes to return in-game to explain and resume roleplay. Failure to do will result in a temporary ban and will be classified as logging.
	+ You cannot leave, rejoin 5 minutes later, and repeat as a cycle. This will continue to be classified as logging.

### Special Events

* Within the game, special events may be hosted by an admin and announced publicly for many players to participate in.
	+ Creating a special war/siege event requires all leaders involved in the event to be advised OOC in advance. The way the characters will know of such event beginning has to be played out in-game.
	+ A Friend or Foe system may be enforced in-game if announced publicly by an admin or event host. When the system is in effect, the following applies:
		- You cannot wear your foe's special uniform/armor
		- Wear your armor/designated uniform if you have any.
		- Avoid downing citizens who clearly communicate that they surrender. Citizens who attempt to resist should be recognized as a foe.
		- Anyone attacking you or your friends, allies, faction will be recognized as a foe.
		- Anyone wearing the enemy's uniform should be recognized as a foe.

## Character Rules & Creation

### Name creation

* Always create an appropriate name that is related to the era.
* Inappropriate names will count as FailRP.
	+ Memes, modern day names, or NSFW names are not allowed and are a bannable offense.
* Use a name generator if you cannot think of a good name.
* Do not impersonate other characters you know exist.

### Character creation & consistency

* Your character should always be consistent with the Medieval world. This is not a Modern Day Roleplay.
* Everything your character says should be related to in-game roleplay. Use /ooc or /looc to speak of things out of roleplay.
* Do not give your character "special powers". No one should be having superpowers or "force abilities"
* Do not create modern day clans or organizations. (ISIS, FBI, etc.)
* Your character must give themselves a purpose or goal, otherwise what is the purpose of you joining in?
	+ Give your character an idea on what to become in the future.
* Refrain from creating a racist, discriminative character. (Doing such an action may give yourself a bad player reputation)
* Give your character a backstory, where are they from? Why did they come to their current location?
* Follow the **New Life Rule** when your character dies, listed in Roleplaying Rules.
* Use /character in-game to create your character.