Greetings Staff members,

By reading this you instantly agree with the terms and conditions imposed below.
The goal of our server is to promote a positive, healthy and fair-play driven gaming environment.  In order to accomplish this, the following rules are in place for the in-game and forum staff members to ensure the continued quality for players.
The 'Strike System' is a way of controlling our staff. Upon joining, you have zero strikes by default. Breaking specific rules can bring you one to three strikes. If a staff member reaches three strikes, he is automatically kicked from the staff. Therefore, all staff members are expected to follow all the rules posted below.
The Strikes of the staff members shall be accounted by the Lead GM, as well as noted under the 'Officer Note' in the staff guild's tab.

We advise you to check the rules frequently, as they could be changed without any warning.

Remember, a strike can be reverted, but it is not an easy thing to do!


----------------------------------------------------------STAFF CHAT RULES-------------------------------------------------------------
1. In the Discord staff chat/room you are to be respectful with all the other staff members. Any disputes are to be taken privately.
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---------------------------------------------------GENERAL RULES FOR ALL RANKS---------------------------------------------------------
(Debatable) 1. You are not allowed to be visible at any public place at any time unless you are doing a ticket that requires so, or hosting an event.
Failing to follow this will lead you to an additional strike. (3 strikes equals instant removal)

2. You are not allowed to use a similar name as your Game Master's name to your regular characters.
Failing to follow this will lead you to an additional strike. (3 strikes equals instant removal)

3. You are not allowed to tell players about being a staff member, or revealing your regular characters as a Game Master.
Failing to follow this will lead you to 3 strikes. (Instant removal)

4. You are not allowed to ask for, or add to your or anyone else's character any item, spell or do alteration that gives the respective an unfair advantage towards other players. Note that exceptional activity might be rewarded by the administration.
Failing to follow this will lead you to 3 strikes. (Instant removal)

5. You are not allowed to show disrespect or hostility towards any staff member or player, being it in-game, on the forum boards or on Discord, regardless being provoked or not.
Failing to follow this will lead you to an additional strike. (3 strikes equals instant removal)

6. You are not allowed to question your superior's actions/orders, as long as it does not break any of the imposed rules.
Failing to follow this will lead you to an additional strike. (3 strikes equals instant removal)

7. You are not allowed to share any account information with anybody. Remember that regular IP checks will be done on all your accounts. If you want to log on your staff account from anywhere other than your regular login place, please leave a prior notification.
Failing to follow this will lead you to 3 strikes. (Instant removal)

8. You are not allowed to discuss Staff related affairs or leak any confidential information with anyone apart from the staff.
Failing to follow this will lead you to a 3 strikes. (Instant removal)

9. You are not allowed to ask any account information or any personal information from any player.
Failing to follow this will lead you to 3 strikes. (Instant removal)

10. You are not allowed to have favouritism towards any players for any reason - Thou shall be impartial and objective towards any conflict.
Failing to follow this will lead you to an additional strike. (3 strikes equals instant removal)

(Debatable) 11. You are not allowed to have more than 1 character on your Staff Account - Developers NOT included ; Testing characters will be deleted immediately after testing is completed.
Failing to follow this will lead you to an additional strike. (3 strikes equals instant removal)

12. You are not to ask for or brag about rank promotions.
Failing to follow this will lead you to an additional strike. (3 strikes equals instant removal)

13. You are not allowed to interact with the players' gameplay on your Game Master character, included but not limited to PvP-ing, helping with Raids/Dungeons.
Failing to follow this will lead you to a 3 strikes. (Instant removal)

14. You are not allowed to transfer, refund or replace yourself or any player an item(s), unless allowed by the Administration.
Failing to follow this will lead you to 3 strikes. (3 strikes equals instant removal)

15. You are not allowed to be logged on your staff and your regular account in the same time. Split your time wisely!
Failing to follow this will lead you to an additional strike. (3 strikes equals instant removal)

16. Breaking any of the server's severe rules on any of your normal characters will get you removed from the staff, in addition to the usual punishment on your normal account.

17. Remember that we know your regular characters. The way you behave while being a regular player can affect your status within the staff.
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------------------------------------------------------------STAFF ACTIVITY-------------------------------------------------------------
1. As a Game Master you are expected to do at least [INSERT SPECIFIC AMMOUNT OF TIME], unless absence is priorly notified.
Failing to do this will lead you to an additional strike. (3 strikes equals instant removal)

2. You are not allowed to have more than [INSERT SPECIFIC AMMOUNT OF DAYS] days offline time on your Game Master character, unless absence is priorly notified.
Failing to follow this will lead you to a 3 strikes. (Instant Removal)

4. As a staff member, you should check the Discord and forums daily.
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------------------------------------------------------------FORUM DUTIES---------------------------------------------------------------
Forum Moderator - All the Game Masters are given Forum Moderator rank, and besides them, there shall be dedicated forum moderators.

1. Always have to read and understand the staff rules and server rules. (Can be changed without notification)
2. Always check for spam posts or double posts.
3. Always lock dead topics.
4. Always deny any player report, staff report, etc. if it does not meet the forum requirements or template.
5. Always assist players that require help, give feedback to suggestions.

Forum Administrator - Along regular Forum Administrators, all the Server Administrators are given Forum Administrator rank. The rank includes the Forum Moderator duties

1. Must assist lower ranks.
2. Shall assist in hiring/removing/promoting/demoting the forum staff.
3. Monitor the ACP/MCP as frequent as possible to ensure everything works as intended.
4. Inform the Administration about any forum issues.
5. Always assist players that require help that moderators cannot provide.
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-------------------------------------------------------IN-GAME DUTIES------------------------------------------------------------------

Assistance - Helpers, Moderators, Trial Game Masters

1. Always have to read and understand the staff rules and server rules. (Can be changed without notification)
2. Always have to read and do the tickets they can.
3. Monitor the chat channels.
4. Assist higher ranked staff members if required; Whenever unsure, ask for help.
5. Impose the rules where necessary.

Support Crew - Game Masters (includes previous rank duties)

1. Assist lower ranks with any problems they have.(Tickets/questions etc.)
2. Provide assistance for more demanding issues.
3. Check the Player Reports on the forums.

Administration - Head Game Master, Senior Game Masters (includes previous rank duties)

1. Must Monitor Game Master activity and make sure they are following all rules and procedures.
2. Must inform superiors about anything going wrong regarding the server, forums or the staff.
3. Must be active on forums and check Game Master applications, giving feedback.
4. Can hire/promote Game Masters.
5. Can give Strikes to lower ranks. Proofs must be kept and provided when asked for.
6. Solve the ban appeals on the forums,

Management - Staff Manager, Community Manager (includes previous rank duties)

1. Always be doing tickets related to donations and other sensitive topics that require higher access.
2. Promote, demote, hire or sack staff members, where required.
3. Monitor Administration, and make sure they are following all the rules, as well as not abusing their powers by checking the logs frequently.
4. Manage the staff, checking for Staff Reports on the forums.
5. Enforce staff duties, and make sure all staff members remain professional, also checking for Strikes.
6. Monitor all staff activity In game, as well as viewing GM logs to check for abuse.
7. Monitor the servers uptime.
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-----------------------------------------------------OTHER RULES--------------------------------------------------------------------
1. Staff members that were fired due to a reason that includes, but is not limited to: Command abuse, information leaking, exploiting, etc. shall not be hired back with no exception.
2. Server threats should be taken into consideration immediately and carefully taken care of.
3. Website threats should be taken into consideration immediately and carefully taken care of.