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=Chat Guidelines=
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==Account Management==
IdleScape Chat is a mature place as such:
 
  
#Spamming public chat is not allowed.
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*'''Single Account Policy''': Each player is allowed only one account. Multiple accounts (alts) are prohibited.
#Links to pornography or similarly explicit content are prohibited.
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*'''Account Sharing''': Sharing, transferring, or lending accounts is strictly forbidden.
#Personal attacks will not be tolerated.
 
#Racism or extremely obscene content are also prohibited.
 
#If you're not sure if something counts, its probably best not to say it.
 
#Breaking the rules will result in a warning for minor offenses and a mute for major offenses.
 
#All discussions in English only. Occasional use of different language is allowed, but keep it minimal.
 
  
=Game Rules=
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''Players may abandon accounts to restart, previous accounts will be banned and sanctions will not carry over to the new account. Extreme circumstances are an exception. Please notify a member of staff.''
  
#Any form of automation or botting is NOT allowed. This applies to both the use and the creation, distribution or conversation on either of a bot or automation device.
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==Trading and Market Conduct==
#Scripts for quality of life improvements may be allowed but for safety check with Boohi through game chat or discord for a timely response and approval.
 
#Alt-trading and account boosting is not allowed. Alt trading is trading between multiple accounts owned by a singular individual. (NOTE: We are soon switching to a single-account policy, so alts will not allowed in any way. You will still be able to play as an ironman. See [https://www.reddit.com/r/Idlescape/comments/iyamb8/upcoming_account_policy_changes/ this post] for further clarification.)
 
#Trading any items from outside of Idlescape for items inside Idlescape is against the rules and will result in a tradeban for both players.
 
#Follow chat rules!
 
  
=Scripts and Extensions=
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*'''External Trading''': Trading items, services, or other assets from outside the game for in-game items or services is prohibited.
#Any form of usage, distribution or development of extensions which communicate with the game server, are not allowed and will result in a ban. Only allowed way to communicate with the server and send requests, is by the game's own UI. Things which are NOT allowed for example:
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*'''Fair Trading''': Trade items at fair market values. Avoid item-for-item trades to ensure transparency.
##Having a relisting button in marketplace. This directly communicates with server by sending first a unlist request, and then a market listing post request.
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*'''Boosting''': Gifting items or gold is not allowed. This rule will be updated when mechanics are in place to support fair gifting.
##Fetching prices of market items. This would send requests to server to fetch the prices for individual items.
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##Adding a hotkey to augmenting.
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==Chat and Communication==
#Things which would be allowed:
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##Having additional metrics, exp/hm, etc., in resource nodes
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*'''Respectful Communication''': Maintain respect for all players. Insults, racism, harassment, discrimination, and other disrespectful remarks are not tolerated.
##UI changes and new UI element, as long as they don't SEND requests to server
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*'''Spam Prevention''': Refrain from unnecessary repetition, excessive use of caps lock, and asking for free items.
##Show in UI what buffs from equipment you have active
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*'''Explicit Content''': Discussions or links to explicit content, including pornography and illegal activities, are prohibited.
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*'''Appropriate Use of Chat''': Use chat channels as intended. Trade chat should remain in trade channels, and general chat should be used for general discussions. Avoid unnecessary use of @mods. While you can call out inappropriate behavior, do not attempt to enforce rules; leave moderation to the designated moderators.
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*'''Language''': Primarily use English in chat. Occasional use of other languages is allowed but should be minimal.
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*'''Impersonation''': Do not impersonate other players or staff members.
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==Gameplay Integrity==
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*'''Exploits and Bugs''': Do not abuse, promote, or discuss unintended game mechanics. Report any bugs or exploits immediately.
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*'''Automation and Bots''': The use of automation tools or bots is strictly prohibited.
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*'''Scripts and Extensions''': Only visual modifications are allowed. Scripts that automate gameplay or communicate with the server are banned.
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==Additional Note==
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These rules are non-exhaustive. Moderators and administrators will moderate at their discretion.

Latest revision as of 21:46, 18 September 2024

Account Management

  • Single Account Policy: Each player is allowed only one account. Multiple accounts (alts) are prohibited.
  • Account Sharing: Sharing, transferring, or lending accounts is strictly forbidden.

Players may abandon accounts to restart, previous accounts will be banned and sanctions will not carry over to the new account. Extreme circumstances are an exception. Please notify a member of staff.

Trading and Market Conduct

  • External Trading: Trading items, services, or other assets from outside the game for in-game items or services is prohibited.
  • Fair Trading: Trade items at fair market values. Avoid item-for-item trades to ensure transparency.
  • Boosting: Gifting items or gold is not allowed. This rule will be updated when mechanics are in place to support fair gifting.

Chat and Communication

  • Respectful Communication: Maintain respect for all players. Insults, racism, harassment, discrimination, and other disrespectful remarks are not tolerated.
  • Spam Prevention: Refrain from unnecessary repetition, excessive use of caps lock, and asking for free items.
  • Explicit Content: Discussions or links to explicit content, including pornography and illegal activities, are prohibited.
  • Appropriate Use of Chat: Use chat channels as intended. Trade chat should remain in trade channels, and general chat should be used for general discussions. Avoid unnecessary use of @mods. While you can call out inappropriate behavior, do not attempt to enforce rules; leave moderation to the designated moderators.
  • Language: Primarily use English in chat. Occasional use of other languages is allowed but should be minimal.
  • Impersonation: Do not impersonate other players or staff members.

Gameplay Integrity

  • Exploits and Bugs: Do not abuse, promote, or discuss unintended game mechanics. Report any bugs or exploits immediately.
  • Automation and Bots: The use of automation tools or bots is strictly prohibited.
  • Scripts and Extensions: Only visual modifications are allowed. Scripts that automate gameplay or communicate with the server are banned.

Additional Note

These rules are non-exhaustive. Moderators and administrators will moderate at their discretion.