Rules List

[Scorpio]

note: this list will grow over time. Please check it every once and a while for updates
last update: Oct 14th, 2008

In Game
A. Players

1. Do not harrass other players (such as personal 'out of character' threats).

2. Do not ask the admins/mappers to help you out by spawning items or warping you.

3. Do not spam in any way (this constitutes repeatedlly speaking to fill up the chat box and annoying others)

4. Do not TYPE IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS LIKE THIS. It only annoys everyone else and will get you kicked.

5. Try to treat other players with respect and act in a civilized manner, if you are looted remember that swearing your head off at him won't bring him any closer to returning your items <_<

6. Do not scam other players, try to play honestly. If you scam in the trade building you will be imprisoned until you return the items. Note: with the new /trade system in SoM X we now will no longer do anything about scams if you are foolish enough to try to trade outside of the trade building and without using the /trade command.

7. Try to use your imagination when you are naming characters and keep it reasonably rpgish. Meaning names like "Legeia" are ok while "U R All Gay" and "1337 H4X0RS" aren't <_<. Also please refrain from making names using capital letters for any characters other than the first in each word (example, correct: Ultima Scorpio, wrong: ULTIMA ScOrPiO).

8. It is illegal to have a key to a clan house if you are not a member. If you are an ally, that's fine, but you'll have to have a member let you into the house when needed. It is also illegal to have a key to a players house if that player doesn't want you to have it, and it must be handed over to an admin or that player.

9. Watch the language and remember that there are children playing or watching people play this game and we want to keep a good reputation. There is currently a basic language filter built into the game, but there are obvious ways around it which do nothing but show us you are intent to break the rules so use common sense.

10. There are no name changes. When creating a character be sure to use a name you will like for your entire "life" as that character because it's permanent.

11. a) DO NOT ADVIRTISE OTHER ONLINE GAMES
----b) Do not globally broadcast urls unless they are SoM-related, keep it in private chat
Any players who make it their only purpose in the game to promote another game will be banned.

12. With the exception of clan mule characters, you are only allowed to have one account logged in at a time. Also, this 2nd account is only to be logged on for the purpose of transferring items and only long enough to complete the transfer. The 2nd account will NOT be used to help your other character in any other way.

13. Do not imitate admins, such as using obvious variations of an admins name for new characters or "name raping" them.

14. Do not share accounts, only one person may use an account or it will be deleted. This includes the selling/giving/trading of accounts, only the creator of an account may own/use it at any time.

15. The game staff are not responsable for what happens on your computer, so make sure no friends or family misbehave and are banned on it or you will be unable to play as well!

16. You must be in direct control of your character at all times, if you are found sitting in one spot constantly attacking and do not respond when spoken to you will be punished for AFK training. Punishment for AFK training on first offense is at minimum a 2-6 day timed ban (or longer if decided by the punishing administrators). Repeat offenses will be treated as a permanent ban.

17. No real money transactions are to be made through SoM or having anything to do with any aspect of SoM. This includes selling items for real cash, which is only allowed by the game owners on the official website in rare situations. If a player is caught doing this their inventory will be confiscated and they may be banned in some cases.

18. Custom Weapons: Under the current system, if a custom weapon is looted, the owner must buy it back for 10 mil. If that player cannot afford it, an administrator will buy it from the looter for the same price until the owner can afford it again. The looter is not allowed to keep it.

19. Do not try to manipulate the game or any aspects of the game in any way outside of the game's construct and limits.

20. Do not trade exp (allow yourself to be killed by another player many times in a row on a red map). This may seem like a stupid rule but when it was allowed everyone was doing it and the chat screen was constantly spammed with red pk messages at all times. So just don't do it.

21. Do not disrespect the authority of the game administration.

22. No recruiting staff or players for any other games in the SoM community. (1st offense: 1 month ban, 2nd offense: permanent ban)

B. Mappers/Developers

1. Do not abuse your powers by using them to improve your character or others.

2. Do not spawn items for yourself or others.

3. Do not warp into areas restricted for admins, such as special items behind smith counters or a money stash.

4. Do not change any maps or make new ones without preauthorized permission from a head administrator of the game. Also do not change existing maps without permission from the original designer.

5. Do not change any game elements (shops,npcs,items) or make new ones without preauthorized permission from a head administrator of the game. Also do not change existing game elements without permission from the original creator.

6. Do not make a habit of using global talk as your normal chat. This is restricted to admins, important annoucements, or trivia.

7. Do not make any spawning items of any kind without the permission of Scorpio. Doing so will result in the loss of your admin powers.

8. While you are on your staff character you must behave like an administrator. If you lower yourself to the level of a player by making unacceptable comments in an arguement you give up the right to use your powers. (Whether a comment was unacceptable is to be determined by Scorpio on a per-incident basis)

9. Information about NPCs (such as drop rates and stats) as well as all posts in private staff forums are private and leaking such information to players will result in removal of access!

C. Monitors

1. Do not use global talk. This is restricted to admins and occasionally mappers.

2. If you need to contact an admin, either pm them or use the private admin chat (=).

3. Power is responsibility. Do not kick a player unless you are sure they have broken a rule.

4. NEVER "blind-kick". If a player asks you to kick someone for blocking you must see for yourself that they are blocking before you kick them. If they are too far way or you are too busy (you aren't required to deal with it) ask a mapper+ to handle it. If there are no mappers+ online then the blocked player will just have to wait.

5. The procedure for testing any suspected 3rd party cheat applications is to inform a higher level staff member so they can be present at the time of testing. Any use of these programs in any other scenario is deemed illegal and punishment will be served regardless of intentions. Typical punishment is loss of monitor status and possibly at least a 2 week ban.

Forums
1. Do not spam

2. Do not post any pornographic material (this does not include tasteful images, just make sure there is no nudity or sexual imagery)

3. Respect other posters

4. The "In Game" rules also apply to the forums, so take them into account as well.

[Scorpio]

Added rule #22 for players section.
Also revised rule #21.

[Scorpio]

Added to rule #11
If we find any players (new or old) trying to promote another online game with the obvious intentions of doing only that with no real interest in actually playing SoM we will ban them permanently. It's just a petty and low thing to do.

[Scorpio]

New rule added today for monitors.