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=How the Punishment System works=
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=Communication Rules=
  
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==The Punishment Point System==
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'''''Created on: 17th December 2010<br/>'''''
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When a rule is broken, the guilty player is given one or more '''“PP” (Punishment Points)'''. The punishing action that will be taken against that player depends on how many PPs he has accumulated.
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When some offenses are made at different times, the newer PPs are added to the older ones to determine the new punishment, even if the previous offenses already brought to action. One PPs is usually deleted after '''one month''' without any offense committed, while if a new offense is made before '''one month''', the PP cooldown period will start again.  
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[http://wiki.medieval-europe.eu/index.php?title=En_US_Communication_Rules&action=history Document History]
  
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Topics, posts or parts of them that are considered an offense will be removed. Really small and involuntary offenses, at Administration’s discretion, can be not given any PP and bring to a simple correction of the offense and a fast warning.
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This section lists rules for communication in Medieval Europe. They are appliable to every means of communication internal to Medieval Europe (IG mails, forum, chat... etc). These rules are automatically accepted with a user registration and the acceptance of Terms of Usage.
  
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=Offenses and related Punishment Points=
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'''Notes'''
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==A. PG-13 material==
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Posting material, language or images, inappropriate for a PG-13 rating. It is not permitted in both RP ON and OFF situations. '''3 PPs'''. DDD
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==B. Spreading of illicit material==
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# This document can be modified anytime by the Staff. Changes will be notified to Medieval Europe community in advance
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Spreading of illicit information, language and/or image, that is harmful, considered threatening, abusive, unlawful, slanderous that defames and/or vilifies another player/user/other or damages their privacy. In the RP ON situation, it should be clearly related to characters only and not heavy and not repeated. More information is in the “Remember” section of this document. '''2 PPs'''.
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# If a player is recidivous, ban can be extended to game for every offence type
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# The ban applied to deny access the game will be at IP address level, while Forum ban will be at Account level
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# Punishments will be published in a specific board. The punished players will have some time for put their character on freeze (meditating) if game-banned
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# Administration reserves the right to extend or shorten the punishment
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# Administration reserves the right to punish behaviours that are not listed here but that they consider offensive or injurious for the game
  
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==C. Obscenity and racism==
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==Role Play (RP) ON/OFF: what does it mean?==
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Use of vulgar, obscene, blasphemous and racist (against races, religions, sexual preferences and any other player's real-life aspects) behavior. Cursing
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In the RP ON situation, it should be clearly related to characters only and not heavy and not repeated. More information is in the “Remember” section of this document. '''3 PPs'''.
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==D. Ads and viruses==
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Being in RP ON means that you are “acting” to be your character. Then all discussion, debates, chats and actions involve characters and are not referring to real players.
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Distribution of adverts and/or advertising material, "spam" or any other programs that disrupt or minimize the function of the software and hardware or any other third party telecommunication programs. Diffusion of any material that contains viruses or other codes, file/s or programs created to interrupt, to destroy or to limit the operation of the software, of the hardware or of the installations of other third party telecommunications. It is not permitted in both RP ON and OFF situations. '''PermaBan'''.
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==E. Links==
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Being in RP OFF means that you are speaking as a player (a real person) and you are relating to other player.
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Posting links (visible or hidden) to other games is not permitted. '''5 PPs'''. Administration can also permaban the account for this offense.
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==Remember==
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# IG scrolls are considered RP ON areas by default. You have to add a RP OFF tag to your messages in order to go RP OFF.
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# IG chats are considered RP ON areas by default. You have to open a RP OFF room to go RP OFF and invite only players who accept this. Global Chat is always RP ON.
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# The official Forum is divided into sections and each one has a RP ON/OFF tag specified. That tag is applied to all the boards the section contains, unless you find a different tag.
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# Forum signatures are considered a form of communication.
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# All rules are applied both on RP ON and OFF posts/scrolls/chats, IG or on Forum. Being RP ON gives a bit more “freedom” but common sense must prevent you to go too much beyond the acceptable limit. Never forget that, even if RP ON, what you write or make can result offensive of injurious for other players, and could be interpreted as referring to them, and then be punished.
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===Examples===
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'''Off email'''
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  Subj; [off] Ehi Hello
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  Body: Do we take a coffee at 4PM?
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'''On email with some off sections'''
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  Subj: Good morning My Lord
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  Body: Good Morning, My Lord. I will start to craft your sword in an hour.
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  //off: ehi send me the coins!
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'''Mail ON (OK, if not repeated over time, see rule K)'''
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  Subj: You're dead
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  Body: You are a traitor, I will kill you as soon i come to Florence.
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<div class='normalbox'>
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We remind players to not exaggerate, sometime it's very difficult for some people to understand ON and OFF mode.
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</div>
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'''Mail OFF (will be punished)'''
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  Subj:  [off] You are a Jerk
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  Body: You are a jerk and i knew it.
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==How the Punishment System works==
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When a rule is broken, the guilty player is given one or more “PP” (Punishment Points). The punishing action that will be taken against that player depends on how many PPs he has accumulated. When some offenses are made at the same time or in a short period, the PPs are added to determine the punishment.
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When some offenses are made in different times, the newer PPs are added to the older ones to determine the new punishment, even if the previous offenses already brought to an action. PPs are deleted after 3 months without any offense committed, while if a new offense is made before 3 months, all PPs cooldown period will start again.
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Topics, posts or parts of them that are considered an offense will be removed.
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Really small and involuntary offenses, at Administration’s discretion, can be not given any PP and bring to a simple correction of the offense and a fast warning/advise.
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==Offenses (prohibited behaviours) and related Offence Points==
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'''A. PG-13 material'''
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Posting material, language or images, inappropriate for a PG-13 rating.
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It is not permitted in both RP ON and OFF situations.
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Up to 6 PPs.
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'''B. Spreading of illicit material'''
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Spreading of illicit information, language and/or image, that is harmful, considered threatening, abusive, unlawful, slanderous that defames and/or vilifies another player/user/other or damages their privacy.
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In RP ON situation, it should be clearly related to characters only and not heavy and not repeated.
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More information is in “Remember” section of this document.
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Up to 5 PPs.
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'''C. Obscenity and racism'''
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Use of vulgar, obscene, blasphemous and racist (against races, religions, sexual preferences and any other players real lives aspects) behavior. Cursing
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In RP ON situation, it should be clearly related to characters only and not heavy and not repeated.
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More information is in “Remember” section of this document.
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Up to 5 PPs.
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'''D. Ads and viruses'''
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Distribution of adverts and/or advertising material, "spam" or any other programs that disrupt or minimize the function of the software and hardware or any other third party telecommunication programs. Diffusion of any material that contains viruses or other codes, file/s or programs created to interrupt, to destroy or to limit the operation of the software, of the hardware or of the installations of other third party telecommunications.
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It is not permitted in both RP ON and OFF situations.
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Up to 8 PPs.
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'''E. Links'''
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Posting links (visible or hidden) to other games or websites with material that violates Rules A-B-C.
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It is not permitted in both RP ON and OFF situations.
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Up to 6 PPs.
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'''F. Screenshots and private conversations'''
  
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==F. Screenshots and private conversations==
 
 
Posting (via screenshot also) private messages, e-mails, MSN logs, chat transcripts, posts from private forums or any kind of private conversation, without the author's or all participants’ permission.
 
Posting (via screenshot also) private messages, e-mails, MSN logs, chat transcripts, posts from private forums or any kind of private conversation, without the author's or all participants’ permission.
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Only if the author gives consent: In RP ON situation, it should be clearly related to characters and game situations only. In the RP ON situation, only information coming from the Game (official Forum included) is allowed. More information is in the “Remember” section of this document. '''6 PPs'''.
 
  
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==G. Communication manipulation==
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In RP ON situation, it should be clearly related to characters and game situations only. In RP ON situation, only information coming from the Game (official Forum included) are allowed.
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Faking your online ID, for example by having more characters and using them both, in order to manipulate communication. It is not permitted in both RP ON and OFF situations. '''2 PPs'''.
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More information is in “Remember” section of this document.
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Up to 3 PPs.
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'''G. Communication manipulation'''
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Faking your online ID, for example by having more characters and using them both, in order to manipulate communication.
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It is not permitted in both RP ON and OFF situations.
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It could be punished for multiaccounting.
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Up to 3 PPs.
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'''H. Public complaints'''
  
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==H. Public complaints==
 
 
Discussing the activities/decisions of the moderators/administrators on the public forum and slandering of Admins or staff. It is forbidden both covertly or openly.
 
Discussing the activities/decisions of the moderators/administrators on the public forum and slandering of Admins or staff. It is forbidden both covertly or openly.
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Asking for information about moderation activities is allowed only in the forum administration/moderation board, in a polite and not accusatorial or arrogant way. It is not permitted in both RP ON and OFF situations. '''4 PPs'''.
 
  
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==I. Spam==
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Asking for information about moderation activities is allowed only in the forum administration/moderation board, in a polite and not accusatorial or arrogant way.
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Spamming or opening multiple topics about the same subject. Spam is posting the same content in different threads. Spam is also posting unuseful or meaningless or repeated content repeatedly. It is not permitted in both RP ON and OFF situations. '''3 PPs'''.
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It is not permitted in both RP ON and OFF situations.
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Up to 4 PPs.
  
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==J. Going off-topic and disturbing==
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'''I. Spam'''
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Deviating from the original subject of a topic, both voluntarily or not. Disturbing other’s topics by posting non-related material.
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Going off-topic can “happen” to players and sometimes it can add interesting information. But you should never forget what the topic is talking about and what it was created for. In RP ON situations, you should think about how appropriate is your participation, particularly in Closed RP or particular RP situations (trials, embassies, etc). More information is in the “Remember” section of this document. '''3 PPs'''.
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==K. Flame==
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Spamming or opening multiple topics about the same subject.
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Flaming, bashing and trolling. Flaming is a hostile and insulting interaction between players/characters. Also provoking someone to behave bad, break these rules or start flaming is included in this offense.
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Spam is posting the same content in different threads. Spam is also posting unuseful or meaningless or repeated content repeatedly.  
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In the RP ON situation, it should be clearly related to characters only and not heavy and not repeated. More information is in the “Remember” section of this document.
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'''3 PPs'''.
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==K2. Accusing other players of multi==
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It is not permitted in both RP ON and OFF situations.
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Accusing publicly another player of multi-account or other behavior is forbidden. You can eventually report any suspicious behavior privately with a ticket. '''3 PPs'''.
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Up to 3 PPs.
  
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==L. Translations==
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'''J. Going off-topic and disturbing'''
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Posting in an international board without translating the text into English or posting in a local board without translating the post into the local/ kingdom’s official language.
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In the RP ON situation, it should be clearly related to characters and game situations only. More information is in the “Remember” section of this document. '''2 PPs'''.
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==M. Referring to real world==
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Deviating from the original subject of a topic, both voluntarily or not.
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When RP ON, referring to real historical events, holy texts and religions, political situations, and to reality in general.
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Disturbing other’s topics by posting non related material.
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For gaming purposes, only InGame happened events, religions, politics, etc are allowed. Everything that has not got (or didn’t have) an InGame execution does not exist in the game (and on all other game-related communication tools). '''2 PPs'''.
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==N. Signatures==
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Going off-topic can “happen” to players and sometimes it can add interesting information. But you should never forget what the topic is talking about and what it was created for.
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Signature pictures mustn’t be larger than 400 pixels wide by 125 tall (400x125). This means the total area of all images in the signature. Few lines of text can be added above or below the images, in a small font. The total height of both images and text must not exceed 125 pixels for more than a line of text. Links (respecting rule E) are allowed.
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In RP ON situations you should think about how appropriate is your participation, particularly in Closed RP or particular RP situations (trials, embassies, etc).
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Signatures can be deleted when breaking rules. Several signature rules violations may lead to PPs according to rule J.
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More information is in “Remember” section of this document.
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Up to 2 PPs.
  
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==P. Banned players==
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'''K. Flame'''
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Speaking on behalf of a banned player: it is not permitted in both RPON and OFF situations. The only exception to this rule is made for judges in forum trials, who can receive via IG private message information from the banned player and post it on his behalf. Banned players can use the ticket support center to communicate with the Administration. '''3 PPs'''.
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==Q. God-Modding and other RP infractions==
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Flaming, bashing and trolling.
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Attempt to control other character's actions, speeches or reactions without the other player's permission. Using metagaming in posts. '''1 PPs'''.
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Flaming is is hostile and insulting interaction between players/characters. Also provoking someone to behave bad, break these rules or start flaming is included into this offense.
  
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==R. Misuse of RP and/or OFF==
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In RP ON situation, it should be clearly related to characters only and not heavy and not repeated.
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Roleplaying in an OFF topic and/or abusive use of OFF comments on an RP topic. The use of OOC and OFF on an RP topic may be allowed if the proper tag is used and it is not repeated too much so to not ruin the RP flow. '''3 PPs'''.
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More information is in “Remember” section of this document.
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Up to 5 PPs.
  
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==S. Abusive reports to Moderation==
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'''L. Translations'''
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Use of the "report to moderation" button to send fake or excessive reports. PMs to Moderators are also included in this rule. '''3 PPs'''.
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=Cumulability=
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Posting in a international board without translating the text into English or posting in a local board without translating the post into the local language.
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If more rules are broken at the same time '''the max of all the PPs''' will be taken.
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  Example: Player breaks rule C (3 PPs) and E (6 PPs). Player gets max(3,6) = 6 PPs.
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In RP ON situation, it should be clearly related to characters and game situations only.  
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More information is in “Remember” section of this document.
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Up to 2 PPs.
  
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=Aggravating circumstances=
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'''M. Referring to real world'''
  
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In some circumstances '''an Admin can add max 1 PP to the total''':
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When RP ON, referring to real historical events, holy texts and religions, political situations, and to reality in general.
  
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# Breaking the same rule repeatedly
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For gaming purpose only InGame happened events, religions, politcs, etc are allowed. Everything that has not got (or didn’t have) an InGame execution does not exist in the game (and on all other game related communication tools).
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# Breaking lots of rules at the same time
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Up to 2 PPs.
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# Severity of the infraction
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# Damaging forum, game or other tools functionality with bad behavior
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An Admin '''can also subtract max 1 PP from the total'''.
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'''N. Real life topics'''
  
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=Punishment Points and Consequences=
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Speaking about real life politics and religions.
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Up to 2 PPs.
  
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1 Point: Warning via PM from admin or mod 24 hours suspension from the communication media (forum/chat or game)
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'''O. Signatures'''
  
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2 Points: 3 days suspension from the communication media (forum/chat or game)
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Signature pictures mustn’t be larger than 400 pixels wide by 125 tall (400x125). This means the total area of all images in the signature.
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Few lines of text can be added above or below the images, in a small font. Total height of both images and text must not exceed 100 pixels for more than a line of text.
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Links (respecting rule E) are allowed.
  
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3 Points: 5 days suspension from the communication media (forum/chat or game)
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It is not permitted in both RP ON and OFF situations.
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Regarding the contents of signatures, all rules are applied.
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Up to 1 PPs.
  
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4 Points: 7 days suspension from the communication media (forum/chat or game)
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Signatures can be deleted when breaking rules. After several breakings “signature ban” can be added to the PPs system, following this guide:
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3rd warning = 2 week sig ban
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4th warning = 1 month sig ban
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5th-6th warning = 6 months sig ban
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7th warning = permanent ban.
  
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5 Points: 14 days suspension from the communication media (forum/chat or game)
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'''P. Banned players'''
  
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6 Points: 30s day suspension from the communication media (forum/chat or game)
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Speaking on behalf of a banned player: it is not permitted in both RP ON and OFF situations.
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Only exception to this rule is made for judges in forum trials, who can receive via IG private message information from the banned player and post it on his behalf. Banned players can use the ticket support center to communicate with Administration.
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Up to 3 PPs.
  
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7 Points: 90s day suspension from the communication media (forum/chat or game)
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'''Q. Abuse of power'''
  
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20 and more: Points: 90s day suspension from the communication media (forum/chat or game)
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Not respecting Group Leader and Local Moderator protocols and limitations.
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Up to 4 PPs.
  
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=Punishment application=
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===Aggravating circumstances===
  
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Punishment will be applied where the violation happened.
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Some circumstances can determine the max PPs assignment, or even make the admins think about a higher or definitive punishment. These are:
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* Violation happened in forum => Ban from the forum
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* Violation happened in-game => Ban from game
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# Breaking the same rule repeatedly
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# Breaking lots of rules in a short time
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# Damaging forum, game or other tools functionality with bad behaviour
  
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<u>Note: For punishments that bring bans greater than 30 days, the agreement is reviewed with at least one other moderator.</u>
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==Punishment Points and Consequences==
  
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=Slide-Back Rule=
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1 Point: Warning via PM from admin or mod<br/>
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2 Points: 24 hour suspension from the forum<br/>
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3 Points: 3 day suspension from the forum<br/>
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4 Points: 7 day suspension from the forum<br/>
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5 Points: 14 day suspension from the forum<br/>
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6 Points: 30 day suspension from the forum<br/>
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7 Points: 90 day suspension from the forum<br/>
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8 Points: Player will be reviewed by Admin for possible permanent ban from forum<br/>
  
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If a player has not violated any rules for '''one month''', the player's accumulated violation points are reduced by a point. In severe or exceptional cases, the administration can skip to a longer suspension period or a permanent ban.
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Punishment will be applied where the violation happened.  
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* Violation happened in forum => Ban from forum
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* Violation happened in game => Ban from game
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===Slide-Back Rule===
  
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[[Category: Rules]]
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If a player has not violated any rules for '''3 months''', the player's accumulated violation points are reduced by a point.
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In severe or exceptional cases, the administration can skip to a longer suspension period or a permanent ban.

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