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Rule 10: Behave in accordance to our principles

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	==Rule 10: Behave in accordance to our principles==		==Rule 10: Behave in accordance to our principles==
	'''Link:''' [https://~~docs~~.~~google~~.~~com~~/~~document/d/1WwLngmwdlQtSIkI08Wp_NnjIcN8cUgzWcIbIGcJCzAY~~/~~edit?usp=sharing~~ Click here!]		'''Link:''' https://wiki.skyrat13.space/index.php/Guide_to_Roleplaying_Excellency Click here!]

	The principles lay plainly our goals for the server and how we aim to achieve them. It highlights what we expect from players, and it also allows you to understand why the rules are organized as they are. By following them, you will more than likely be in good shape.		The principles lay plainly our goals for the server and how we aim to achieve them. It highlights what we expect from players, and it also allows you to understand why the rules are organized as they are. By following them, you will more than likely be in good shape.

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	* 3. Do not attack others or engage in what is otherwise known as "random deathmatch" also known as RDM. If you want to attack another character, have a valid IC reason. Conduct yourself in a way that is consistent with our aforementioned principles. Killing someone is frowned upon without a strong IC reason, i.e. self-defense, is needed to achieve your goals as an antagonist, etc.		* 3. Do not attack others or engage in what is otherwise known as "random deathmatch" also known as RDM. If you want to attack another character, have a valid IC reason. Conduct yourself in a way that is consistent with our aforementioned principles. Killing someone is frowned upon without a strong IC reason, i.e. self-defense, is needed to achieve your goals as an antagonist, etc.

	* 4. Do not exploit bugs or errors in the code to your benefit in-game. Report issues to the wider community in the main-dev chat channel.		* 4. Do not exploit bugs or errors in the code to your benefit in-game. Report issues to the wider community in the main-dev chat channel, and on the github.

	* 5. Do not intentionally damage the station or its machinery without a valid IC reason. This can make the round effectively unplayable if enough vital functions are destroyed.		* 5. Do not intentionally damage the station or its machinery without a valid IC reason. This can make the round effectively unplayable if enough vital functions are destroyed.

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	<big>Griefing is the act of deliberately annoying or angering another player using aspects of the game in unintended ways. Newcomers that exhibit this behavior will find themselves permanently banned. '''End of Round Grief is not allowed on the server.'''</big>		<big>Griefing is the act of deliberately annoying or angering another player using aspects of the game in unintended ways. Newcomers that exhibit this behavior will find themselves permanently banned. '''End of Round Grief is not allowed on the server.'''</big>

	* 1.'''Plasma-flooding must have permission from an administrator first. We encourage players to use the OPFOR system to request a plasma-flood objective, given sufficient reason.''' Local plasma-flooding has a greater chance of being accepted, while station-wide plasma-flooding will be exposed to greater scrutiny and will be extremely rare to the point that it should almost never occur except in the rarest of instances where it makes sense.<br> For station-wide plasma-flooding, after approval, you should roleplay enough of a lead-up to the plasma-flood in a way that demonstrates clear and sufficient escalation to the station that is engaging. '''Lastly, you will have a greater chance of being accepted the later it is into a round and when the round is quiet.'''		* 1.'''Plasma-flooding must have permission from an administrator first. We encourage players to use the OPFOR system to request a plasma-flood objective, given sufficient reason.'''
			** Local plasma-flooding has a greater chance of being accepted, while station-wide plasma-flooding will be exposed to greater scrutiny and will be extremely rare to the point that it should almost never occur except in the rarest of instances where it makes sense.<br> For station-wide plasma-flooding, after approval, you should roleplay enough of a lead-up to the plasma-flood in a way that demonstrates clear and sufficient escalation to the station that is engaging.
			*** '''Lastly, you will have a greater chance of being accepted the later it is into a round and when the round is quiet.'''

	* 2. Do not spam. This includes in-character conversation, the global out-of-character channel, or any other text channel used in-game (such as the Admin-Help system).		* 2. Do not spam. This includes in-character conversation, the global out-of-character channel, or any other text channel used in-game (such as the Admin-Help system).
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	* 4. Do not exploit bugs or errors in the code to your benefit in-game. Report issues to the wider community in the main-dev chat channel.		* 4. Do not exploit bugs or errors in the code to your benefit in-game. Report issues to the wider community in the main-dev chat channel.

	* 5. Do not intentionally damage the station or its machinery without a valid IC reason. This can make the round effectively unplayable if enough vital functions are destroyed. '''Unless you are an antag with admin approval, you are not allowed to sabotage the engine to the point that it may potentially cause a point of no return or the round to end shorter than expected.'''		* 5. Do not intentionally damage the station or its machinery without a valid IC reason. This can make the round effectively unplayable if enough vital functions are destroyed.
			** '''Unless you are an antag with admin approval, you are not allowed to sabotage the engine to the point that it may potentially cause a point of no return or the round to end shorter than expected.'''

	* 6. Do not harass players out-of-character. If the source of the harassment is linked to actions within the server, you will be dealt with.		* 6. Do not harass players out-of-character. If the source of the harassment is linked to actions within the server, you will be dealt with.

	* 7. Do not harass a player ICly if it is unwelcome. Anyone who participates in a coordinated effort in the form of a meta-gang to harass characters in-game in any manner will be '''<u>permanently banned without appeal</u> if found guilty and found uncooperative if found worthy of the charge. We will assume the worst if we cannot obtain reliable, unadulterated information.'''		* 7. Do not harass a player ICly if it is unwelcome. Anyone who participates in a coordinated effort in the form of a meta-gang to harass characters in-game in any manner will be '''<u>permanently banned without appeal</u> if found guilty and found uncooperative if found worthy of the charge.'''
			** '''We will assume the worst if we cannot obtain reliable, unadulterated information.'''

	* 8. Don't touch SSD/AFK players without prior admin approval via admin help. (Note: Moving an SSD/AFK player to safety or dragging them to the shuttle is exempt from this.)		* 8. Don't touch SSD/AFK players without prior admin approval via admin help. (Note: Moving an SSD/AFK player to safety or dragging them to the shuttle is exempt from this.)
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	'''Examples:'''		'''Examples:'''
	Spamming scream or any emote excessively in public will not be tolerated.		Spamming scream or any emote excessively in public will not be tolerated.
	*Players that look for any reason to kill will be rooted out, i.e. killing someone for walking into or through your workplace and so forth.		*While brawls or fights that naturally escalate is encouraged, be aware that doing so with the intent of killing someone should be avoided.
	*While brawls or fights that naturally escalate is encouraged, be aware that doing so with the intent of killing someone ~~is heavily frowned upon~~. Doing so in a manner that is consistent may lead to charges of powergaming and griefing which may result in a permanent ban.		**Doing so in a manner that is consistent may lead to charges of powergaming and griefing which may result in a permanent ban.
	*Abusing a bug, glitch, or error to gain an item you shouldn't have access to is considered powergaming.		*Abusing a bug, glitch, or error to gain an item you shouldn't have access to is considered powergaming.

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	===Moderation of Lethal Means [Read Carefully]===		===Moderation of Lethal Means [Read Carefully]===
	*Lethal weaponry should generally be used in a situation in which there is reasonable belief of a threat to oneself, however, this ~~will~~ primarily be an IC issue; unless ~~it's a particularly egregious situation~~ (ex: someone tells you to fuck off, so you immediately maxcap them.)		*Lethal weaponry should generally be used in a situation in which there is reasonable belief of a threat to oneself, however, this is primarily an IC issue, unless the difference is escalate is excessive.
	*'''As always, proper and convincing escalation is key, and we give exemptions based on that.'''~~<br>~~Lethals weapons are not for general bickering, 'for fun', and so forth; that is, the situation should escalate, or have outside variables that justifies the sharp escalation, and not be done over something as simple as being called stupid.<br>When it comes to corporate regulation, using your weapon in a non life threatening situation opens you up to being charged as if the gun was contraband among other things.		**(ex: someone tells you to fuck off, so you immediately maxcap them.)
			*'''As always, proper and convincing escalation is key, and we give exemptions based on that.'''
			**Lethals weapons are not for general bickering, 'for fun', and so forth; that is, the situation should escalate, or have outside variables that justifies the sharp escalation, and not be done over something as simple as being called stupid.<br>When it comes to corporate regulation, using your weapon in a non life threatening situation opens you up to being charged as if the gun was contraband among other things.

	*'''Keep in mind that helping a friend escape arrest may be a form of self-antagonism and <u>may</u> breach rules regarding meta-behavior, depending on the context and reason.''' Unless it is ''<u>convincingly reasonable</u>'' for you to do so, please refrain.		*'''Keep in mind that helping a friend escape arrest may be a form of self-antagonism and <u>may</u> breach rules regarding meta-behavior, depending on the context and reason.''' Unless it is ''<u>convincingly reasonable</u>'' for you to do so, please refrain.
			*'''Important:''' You should moderate how your character behaves and make sure it does not detract from the experience nor is a nuisance towards others. For instance, we welcome people to play ICly as a criminal, racist, asshole, bully, and so forth. It adds variety to the station and creates conflict that can be wonderfully fun to play out.

	*'''~~Important:''' You should moderate how your character behaves and make sure it does not detract from the experience nor is a nuisance towards others. For instance~~, ~~we welcome people to play ICly~~ as ~~a criminal, racist,~~ asshole~~, bully, and~~ so ~~forth. It adds variety to the station and creates conflict that~~ can be ~~wonderfully fun to play out~~.		'''However, please keep in mind that acting as an asshole so excessively can be unfun or can come off as OOC rather than IC.'''

	~~'''However, please keep in mind that acting as an asshole so excessively can be unfun or can come off as OOC rather than IC.'''~~ You need to be extra careful, as you need to know when to stop or when to ~~let~~ off ~~the accelerator~~. Use LOOC to see if the other person is okay for instance.		You need to be extra careful, as you need to know when to stop or when to ease things off. Use LOOC to see if the other person is okay for instance.

	Here are the three rules you should use to gauge if you're being excessive:		Here are the three rules you should use to gauge if you're being excessive:
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	#Are you seriously annoying a person or group of people?		#Are you seriously annoying a person or group of people?
	#Are you doing this crime consistently enough that it becomes repetitive and annoying?		#Are you doing this crime consistently enough that it becomes repetitive and annoying?
			#These can even be applied crossround, stealing the science techfab every single round would only really be fun for yourself.

	Violating a single rule of the above means you're being an OOC dick which means this is an OOC issue. Warnings and advice will be given, but punitive measures may be taken if we fail to see any improvement.		Violating a single rule of the above means you're being an OOC dick which means this is an OOC issue. Warnings and advice will be given, but punitive measures may be taken if we fail to see any improvement.

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	*Netspeak terms like "lol", "rofl", "lmao" are specifically disallowed while talking aloud. You may use these in in-character text, like PDA messages.		*Netspeak terms like "lol", "rofl", "lmao" are specifically disallowed while talking aloud. You may use these in in-character text, like PDA messages.

	*~~Give your characters proper names.~~		*Follow the character standards: [[General Player Policy and Standards]]

	*Avoid titles (Captain, Officer, Dr., etc.) in names.

	*Do not impersonate staff or other player characters.		*Do not impersonate staff or other player characters.
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	*Do not commit suicide for little reason.		*Do not commit suicide for little reason.
	*'''Furthermore, intra-human racism should be avoided.'''

	*Do not kill yourself to escape in-character punishments, do not commit suicide to spite someone for something mildly rude they said, etc.		*Do not kill yourself to escape in-character punishments, do not commit suicide to spite someone for something mildly rude they said, etc.

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	*Do not commit suicide for little reason.		*Do not commit suicide for little reason.
			*'''Furthermore, intra-human racism should be avoided.'''

	*Do not kill yourself to escape in-character punishments, do not commit suicide to spite someone for something mildly rude they said, etc.		*Do not kill yourself to escape in-character punishments, do not commit suicide to spite someone for something mildly rude they said, etc.
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	===Moderation of Lethal Means [Read Carefully]===		===Moderation of Lethal Means [Read Carefully]===
	*Lethal weaponry should generally ~~only~~ be used if a threat ~~has a reasonable chance~~ to ~~render you incapable of resisting ['''Ex:''' Stun batons~~, ~~lethals~~, ~~and other items that have a high chance of leaving you in a state of 'powerlessness'], '''and''' if~~ it is '''<u>properly and convincingly escalated</u>''' such as fighting back against something that may have lasting consequences for '''your (emphasis on the your)''' character such as being kept from playing in the round for some significant amount of time.<br>'~~'If you see~~ a situation ~~that needs intervening,~~ you ~~should attempt alternatives before shooting first~~, ~~unless the individual is in immediate danger of losing their life or~~ you ~~are unable to engage in roleplay with the individual.'' Ultimately, follow the action-RP lawset~~. '''As always, proper and convincing escalation is key, and we give exemptions based on that.'''<br>~~Conversely, for example, using your lethal weapon to shoot back at security over minor crimes or transgressions is not allowed. It is~~ not for general bickering, 'for fun', and so forth~~. Sometimes~~, ~~we may permit its use given~~ that ~~it does not spread to anyone outside~~ the ~~scene~~ and is done ~~with mutual agreement on both sides. Again, '''<u>proper and convincing escalation</u>''' is key. Otherwise, use reasonable force~~.<br>When it comes to corporate regulation, using your weapon in a non life threatening situation opens you up to being charged as if the gun was contraband among other things.		*Lethal weaponry should generally be used in a situation in which there is reasonable belief of a threat to oneself, however, this will primarily be an IC issue; unless it's a particularly egregious situation (ex: someone tells you to fuck off, so you immediately maxcap them.)
			*'''As always, proper and convincing escalation is key, and we give exemptions based on that.'''<br>Lethals weapons are not for general bickering, 'for fun', and so forth; that is, the situation should escalate, or have outside variables that justifies the sharp escalation, and not be done over something as simple as being called stupid.<br>When it comes to corporate regulation, using your weapon in a non life threatening situation opens you up to being charged as if the gun was contraband among other things.

	*'''Keep in mind that helping a friend escape arrest may be a form of self-antagonism and <u>may</u> breach rules regarding meta-behavior, depending on the context and reason.''' Unless it is ''<u>convincingly reasonable</u>'' for you to do so, please refrain.		*'''Keep in mind that helping a friend escape arrest may be a form of self-antagonism and <u>may</u> breach rules regarding meta-behavior, depending on the context and reason.''' Unless it is ''<u>convincingly reasonable</u>'' for you to do so, please refrain.
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	*'''Important:''' You should moderate how your character behaves and make sure it does not detract from the experience nor is a nuisance towards others. For instance, we welcome people to play ICly as a criminal, racist, asshole, bully, and so forth. It adds variety to the station and creates conflict that can be wonderfully fun to play out.		*'''Important:''' You should moderate how your character behaves and make sure it does not detract from the experience nor is a nuisance towards others. For instance, we welcome people to play ICly as a criminal, racist, asshole, bully, and so forth. It adds variety to the station and creates conflict that can be wonderfully fun to play out.

	'''However, please keep in mind that acting as an asshole so excessively can be unfun or can come off as OOC rather than IC.''' You need to be extra careful, as you need to know when to stop or when to let off the accelerator. Use LOOC to see if the other person is okay for instance. ~~'''Furthermore, intra-human racism should be avoided.'''~~		'''However, please keep in mind that acting as an asshole so excessively can be unfun or can come off as OOC rather than IC.''' You need to be extra careful, as you need to know when to stop or when to let off the accelerator. Use LOOC to see if the other person is okay for instance.

	Here are the three rules you should use to gauge if you're being excessive:		Here are the three rules you should use to gauge if you're being excessive:
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	Violating a single rule of the above means you're being an OOC dick which means this is an OOC issue. Warnings and advice will be given, but punitive measures may be taken if we fail to see any improvement.		Violating a single rule of the above means you're being an OOC dick which means this is an OOC issue. Warnings and advice will be given, but punitive measures may be taken if we fail to see any improvement.

	If you are targeting someone for IC purposes or are looking to be their rival, you should let them know that it is purely IC and you should also attempt to seek consent. Otherwise, you may face trouble from them or staff further down the line.		If you are targeting someone for IC purposes or are looking to be their rival, you should let them know that it is purely IC and you should also attempt to seek consent. Otherwise, you may face trouble from them or staff further down the line

	*'''[Temporary Rule ~~until Resolved] Malicious or overly aggressive rubbernecking is prohibited due to unnecessary escalation being created by non-security individuals and to get rid of excuses given by valid-hunters~~.~~''' This is due to many people maliciously exploiting the rules by creating ambiguous grey areas. This means that crew members must respect security's right to secure the scene of a crime or on~~-going ~~crime. While they are OOCly allowed to rubberneck, they cannot place themselves within the scene where they are a direct obstacle. '''Note~~:''' We may in the future allow people with very solid and valid IC reasons to do so before doing away with the temporary measure altogether. However, due to the severe nature of this problem, we have chosen to be more black and white for the time being.		=== Rule 5.2 On-going-situations: ===
	**'''Warnings will only be given if your actions do not directly lead to an incident or if it is your first offense of this nature. If your actions do directly lead to an incident, you ~~may face anywhere from a DNR/Pacification to a server ban.''' This is intentionally strict and draconian.~~		Generally speaking, you should avoid crowding situations, for the sake of giving RP room to breathe.
	***If you enter a scene and do not obey security's command to leave, ~~you are liable to be punished based on the severity of the incident and how you acted during it.~~
	***If you enter a scene, leave, and then return, you will receive a server ban if you cause an incident at any point. Depending on the severity, it may stretch from a week to a permanent ban.
	***'''Repeat offenses of this type will automatically become a permanent ban until appeal. Bring evidence and an elaborate defense for ~~an unban. Player Committee will decide.'''~~
	**While crew members are allowed to protect themselves and their department, they should give way and obey the ~~security team when they arrive. If they are told to vacate the premises, they should vacate the premises.~~
	**Crew may offer assistance if requested by security or if they notice security '''clearly''' does not have the situation covered. This rule does not apply if they are put into force as a militia as dictated by command or security.
	**As an antagonist, unless you have a strong IC reason like an opportunity related to your goal, it is highly <u>recommended</u> you do not intervene. If possible, try to read the situation and avoid breaking up an ongoing roleplaying scene out of respect.
	**Crew are allowed to observe from a safe distance where they won't be a direct obstacle to the ongoing scene. As long as they are directly out of ~~the way, this rule will not apply to them~~
	**Security personnel are allowed to ~~deal with malicious or overly aggressive rubberneckers as a threat~~.

	*'''When it comes to building an item, mech, and so forth, please construct only what you need or foresee reasonably needing.''' For instance, do not build ten hygiene bots. If the station faces a threat, ready yourself appropriately for said threat. There is rarely ever a reason to build an army of Durands. '''Try to act as a reasonable character within that moment where building too few or too many can result in you being fired.'''		* Crew may offer assistance if requested by security or if they notice security '''clearly''' does not have the situation covered. This rule does not apply if they are put into force as a militia as dictated by command or security.
			* As an antagonist, unless you have a strong IC reason like an opportunity related to your goal, it is highly <u>recommended</u> you do not intervene. If possible, try to read the situation and avoid breaking up an ongoing roleplaying scene out of respect.
	*This rule can apply to graffiti, item stacking, and so forth. For instance, act as a reasonable character. Additionally, being overly excessive can affect server performance.		* Security personnel are allowed to deal with malicious or overly aggressive rubberneckers as a threat (rubbernecking).
			* '''When it comes to building an item, mech, and so forth, please construct only what you need or foresee reasonably needing.'''
	*'''No Overly Violent Rage Cages or Equivalent''' - An antagonist could use a rage cage to kill their target, however, the rage cage should never be designed to be lethal or overly violent by any means. Any duels setup by the Chaplain must also follow the same guidelines.		** For instance, do not build ten hygiene bots. If the station faces a threat, ready yourself appropriately for said threat. There is rarely ever a reason to build an army of Durands. '''Try to act as a reasonable character within that moment where building too few or too many can result in you being fired.'''

	=Rule 6: Play the job you have=		=Rule 6: Play the job you have=

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	=Rule 3: Stay In-Character and Meet Character Standards=		=Rule 3: Stay In-Character and Meet Character Standards=
	<big>Your character, the one you will be playing on the server, must fit into the lore & setting. For the time being, your character is an employee with one of the various Companies or Corporations dependent on their chosen department (or background), in 'Sector 13,' an area of space between various space-borne-empires well known for a habit of having 'anomalies,' or anomalous activity. The station is a workplace, acting ~~extremely immature is grounds for termination~~ of ~~your employment~~ (~~and indefinite detainment until you can be processed~~).</big>		<big>Your character, the one you will be playing on the server, must fit into the lore & setting. For the time being, your character is an employee with one of the various Companies or Corporations dependent on their chosen department (or background), in 'Sector 13,' an area of space between various space-borne-empires well known for a habit of having 'anomalies,' or anomalous activity. The station is a workplace, and depending on the importance of your job; acting to far 'out of line' can lead to the fast path to unemployment (or worse.)</big>

	*Follow our Character Guidelines: [[General_Player_Policy_and_Standards#Character_Creation_Guidelines\|Read Me]]		*Follow our Character Guidelines: [[General_Player_Policy_and_Standards#Character_Creation_Guidelines\|Read Me]]

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	=Rule 3: Stay In-Character and Meet Character Standards=		=Rule 3: Stay In-Character and Meet Character Standards=
	<big>Your character, the one you will be playing on the server, must fit into the lore & setting. For the time being, your character is an employee with ~~NanoTrasen working at a mining and research station in orbit~~ of ~~‘Lavaland’. The station’s main purpose is~~ the ~~study~~, ~~extraction~~, ~~and refinement~~ of ~~the~~ anomalous ~~Plasma~~. The station is a workplace, acting extremely immature is grounds for termination of your employment (and indefinite detainment until you can be processed).</big>		<big>Your character, the one you will be playing on the server, must fit into the lore & setting. For the time being, your character is an employee with one of the various Companies or Corporations dependent on their chosen department (or background), in 'Sector 13,' an area of space between various space-borne-empires well known for a habit of having 'anomalies,' or anomalous activity. The station is a workplace, acting extremely immature is grounds for termination of your employment (and indefinite detainment until you can be processed).</big>

	*Follow our Character Guidelines: [[General_Player_Policy_and_Standards#Character_Creation_Guidelines\|Read Me]]		*Follow our Character Guidelines: [[General_Player_Policy_and_Standards#Character_Creation_Guidelines\|Read Me]]