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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.
 
  
=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 Fariel or Boohi through game chat or discord for a timely response and approval.
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#Alt-trading specifically having multiple accounts that trade between each other is NOT allowed. (NOTE: We are soon switching to single-account policy, so alts of same type is not allowed at all. You will be able to create a separate ironman thought. More on this later.)
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*'''External Trading''': Trading items, services, or other assets from outside the game for in-game items or services is prohibited.
#Trading any items from outside of Idlescape for items inside Idlescape is against the rules and will result in a tradeban for both players.
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*'''Fair Trading''': Trade items at fair market values. Avoid item-for-item trades to ensure transparency.
#Follow chat rules!
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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.
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==Chat and Communication==
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*'''Respectful Communication''': Maintain respect for all players. Insults, racism, harassment, discrimination, and other disrespectful remarks are not tolerated.
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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.
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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.