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==Account Management==
==Game Rules==
 
  
;If you are unsure if something is not allowed, don't hesitate to ask a [[FAQ#Current Staff Members:|mod/admin]] either in-game or on discord.
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*'''Single Account Policy''': Each player is allowed only one account. Multiple accounts (alts) are prohibited.
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*'''Account Sharing''': Sharing, transferring, or lending accounts is strictly forbidden.
  
:1.1 User scripts are only allowed when they solely make visual changes.
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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.''
:''Idlescape is not affiliated with any userscript, and use of 3rd party scripts is at your own risk''
 
::1.1.1 Any form of automation or botting is '''not''' allowed.
 
::1.1.2 Creation, distribution or conversation on bots or automation devices are not allowed.
 
::1.1.3 User scripts are under no circumstances allowed to make calls to the server.
 
::1.1.4 The only allowed way to create actions in the game is through the built-in buttons and inputs
 
  
:1.2 Only one account per player is allowed
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==Trading and Market Conduct==
:''You can have as many characters as a single account allows (one regular character, one ironman)''
 
::1.2.1 Having multiple accounts is not allowed - Alts are '''not''' allowed.
 
::1.2.2 Sharing an account with others is not allowed
 
::1.2.3 Account boosting is not allowed (Utilizing an account for the sole benefit of one person)
 
::1.2.4 Don't impersonate others
 
:1.3 Trading any items from outside of Idlescape for items inside Idlescape is against the rules
 
::''Breaking this rule will result in a tradeban for both players and also the gold taken away''
 
  
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*'''External Trading''': Trading items, services, or other assets from outside the game for in-game items or services is prohibited.
==Chat Rules==
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*'''Fair Trading''': Trade items at fair market values. Avoid item-for-item trades to ensure transparency.
IdleScape General Chat is a mature place as such.
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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.
  
:2.1 Spamming is not allowed
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==Chat and Communication==
::2.1.1 Unnecessary repetition of the same message is not allowed
 
::2.1.2 Unnecessary use of caps lock is not allowed
 
::2.1.3 Asking for free items is not allowed
 
::2.1.4 Other messages that qualify as spam are not allowed
 
:2.2 Talk or links to explicit content is not allowed
 
::2.2.1 Talk or links to Pornography is not allowed
 
::2.2.2 Discussing or advocating illegal activity of any kind, such as the use of illegal drugs
 
::2.2.3 Talk or links about other types of explicit content is not allowed
 
:2.3 Respect other people
 
::2.3.1 Don't insult others
 
::2.3.2 No racism
 
::2.3.3 No discrimination
 
::2.3.4 No other disrespectful things
 
:2.4 No talk or linking about rule breaking or broken rules
 
::2.4.1 Talking about bots is not allowed
 
::2.4.2 Talking about automation is not allowed
 
:2.5 Use chat in the way they where meant to be used
 
::2.5.1 No trade chat in general and vice-versa
 
::2.5.2 Speak English
 
::(Occasional use of other languages is allowed, but keep it minimal)
 
:2.6 Any risk to the general peace and/or degrading to the quality of chat or experience playing the game for other players is not allowed
 
:2.7 All chat rules also apply to player names, item names, and chatroom names.
 
::''Names that do not follow this rule are subject to be "flowered". Having a name that previously did not get flowered is no guarantee for the future''
 
  
''User made chat channels are exempt from rule 2.1: "Spamming is not allowed" and rule 2.5: "Use chat in the way they where meant to be used."
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*'''Respectful Communication''': Maintain respect for all players. Insults, racism, harassment, discrimination, and other disrespectful remarks are not tolerated.
Other rules do apply to user made chat channels, and the chat channel owner has the responsibility to ensure the rules are followed.''
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*'''Spam Prevention''': Refrain from unnecessary repetition, excessive use of caps lock, and asking for free items.
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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.
  
==Scripts and Extensions==
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==Gameplay Integrity==
  
;Scripts and extensions are allowed to a certain extent, any form of automation of game mechanics is disallowed, unless they are built in.
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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.
  
;Things which are not allowed:Any form of usage, distribution or development of extensions which communicate with the game server, are '''not''' allowed and will result in a ban.
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==Additional Note==
: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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These rules are non-exhaustive. Moderators and administrators will moderate at their discretion.
:*Having a relisting button in marketplace. This directly communicates with server by sending first a unlist request, and then a market listing post request.
 
:*Fetching prices of market items. This would send requests to server to fetch the prices for individual items.
 
:*Adding a hotkey to augmenting.
 
;Things which would be allowed
 
:*Having additional metrics, exp/hm, etc., in resource nodes.
 
:*UI changes and new UI element, as long as they don't SEND requests to server.
 
:*Show in UI what buffs from equipment you have active.
 
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;These guidelines are non exhaustive, moderators and administrators will moderate at their discretion.
 
 
 
''If you think an error was made by a moderator or administrator, feel free to use the "Send Feedback" to get it reviewed.''
 
 
 
''If you feel the rules are wrong, unfair, or incomplete, feel free to use the "Send Feedback" to get it reviewed.''
 
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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.