Rules - Revision history

Rataj at 01:44, 4 June 2026

2026-06-04T01:44:43Z

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	No representation of child or child-like characters is allowed. All characters must be at least the adult age for their respective species '''and''' also at least 20 years old. Portrayal of pregnancy is also not allowed.		No representation of child or child-like characters is allowed. All characters must be at least the adult age for their respective species '''and''' also at least 20 years old. Portrayal of pregnancy is also not allowed.

	=== M.3 - Dispute Resolution ===		=== M.3 - English Only ===
			Avardon is an English speaking community, the sole language to be used in roleplay, tickets, and on any of our official channels is English.

			Characters are allowed to use terms from other D&D languages (or suitable real-world languages in the case of regional dialects) as long as it is used sparsely for flavor, and other players whose characters know the language mechanically are helped to understand the phrase you used should they ask. You may not write entire sentences in these flavored languages, nor should you roleplay as knowing and speaking a language that is not included in our server's system. Please also avoid using terms that are too modern, such as internet slang.

			=== M.4 - Dispute Resolution ===
	If you find yourself in a dispute with another player, try to cooperate and resolve it together. However, do not argue and do not attempt to enforce rules yourself, rather let us know through a ticket. You shall never threaten anyone with a moderation action nor with a ticket.		If you find yourself in a dispute with another player, try to cooperate and resolve it together. However, do not argue and do not attempt to enforce rules yourself, rather let us know through a ticket. You shall never threaten anyone with a moderation action nor with a ticket.

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	=== B.3 - Inactivity ===		=== B.3 - Inactivity ===
	Players that have been inactive for more than 45 days may be removed from their clan by our system. If the inactive player is a clan owner, their build will be transferred to active members or removed.		Players that have been inactive for more than '''30''' days may be removed from their clan by our system. If the inactive player is a clan owner, their build will be transferred to active members or removed.

			Builds that violate other rules (such as building limits) while also belonging to an inactive clan may be removed sooner, after 14 days since any member was last online, or 7 days since being brought into a build audit ticket.

	== Combat Rules ==		== Combat Rules ==

Rataj: typo (preceed->precede)

2026-06-03T15:06:20Z

typo (preceed->precede)

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	As combat scenes tend to have high tension, it is especially important to be cordial to other players when you fight their characters. While the concept of good etiquette may be difficult to define exhaustively, we expect you to at the very least:		As combat scenes tend to have high tension, it is especially important to be cordial to other players when you fight their characters. While the concept of good etiquette may be difficult to define exhaustively, we expect you to at the very least:
	* Act in a friendly and respectful manner in OOC towards your IC foes (they're your fellow storytellers, not your enemies).		* Act in a friendly and respectful manner in OOC towards your IC foes (they're your fellow storytellers, not your enemies).
	* Make sure your conflict has story, roleplay has to ~~preceed~~ and follow a combat scene. PvP systems exist as a conflict resolution, to help you progress narrative.		* Make sure your conflict has story, roleplay has to precede and follow a combat scene. PvP systems exist as a conflict resolution, to help you progress narrative.
	* Emote only outside of your turn, ideally ''after''.		* Emote only outside of your turn, ideally ''after''.
	* Try to be swift with your turns, do not prolong combat with micro-optimizations or OOC arguments.		* Try to be swift with your turns, do not prolong combat with micro-optimizations or OOC arguments.

Pineapple: /* R.4 - Consent Sheets */ added self harm to sensitive themes

2026-05-27T15:25:32Z

R.4 - Consent Sheets: added self harm to sensitive themes

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	When unsure of a particular sensitive theme, the player wanting to initiate this theme is responsible for communicating to all players involved to confirm their approval, as violating preferences due to ignorance will never be excused.		When unsure of a particular sensitive theme, the player wanting to initiate this theme is responsible for communicating to all players involved to confirm their approval, as violating preferences due to ignorance will never be excused.

	Sensitive themes include, but are not limited to: graphical descriptions of gore, surgeries, torture, mutilation, and anything of erotic or sexual nature, especially rape (including the ~~mentions~~ of).		Sensitive themes include, but are not limited to: graphical descriptions of gore, surgeries, torture, mutilation, self harm, and anything of erotic or sexual nature, especially rape (including the mention of).

	Be aware that consent sheets cannot be abused to avoid mechanical consequences, and it is the right of any player to request a ''fade-to-black'' (FTB) when wanting to carry out a sensitive topic but not wanting to write out the details of it.		Be aware that consent sheets cannot be abused to avoid mechanical consequences, and it is the right of any player to request a ''fade-to-black'' (FTB) when wanting to carry out a sensitive topic but not wanting to write out the details of it.

Rataj: clan inactivity and builds

2026-05-11T00:19:18Z

clan inactivity and builds

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	=== B.3 - Inactivity ===		=== B.3 - Inactivity ===
	~~''Please note that this rule is not in effect at the moment, as we are yet to introduce this system.''~~		Players that have been inactive for more than 45 days may be removed from their clan by our system. If the inactive player is a clan owner, their build will be transferred to active members or removed.

	Players that have been inactive for more than 45 days may be removed from their clan by our system. If the inactive player is a clan owner, ~~the~~ build will be ~~flagged as abandoned and other players may claim it~~ or ~~it may be~~ removed.

	== Combat Rules ==		== Combat Rules ==

Pineapple: /* R.1 - Character Creation */ Added information on character origins

2026-05-06T11:58:23Z

R.1 - Character Creation: Added information on character origins

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	All players must follow and complete the whitelisting process before engaging in roleplay on the server. You are expected to follow the guidance provided by staff in your whitelisting ticket.		All players must follow and complete the whitelisting process before engaging in roleplay on the server. You are expected to follow the guidance provided by staff in your whitelisting ticket.

	Characters are expected to follow the server lore in both their behavior and visuals. Please refer to the corresponding [[Races\|race]] page for average height and other requirements.		Characters are expected to follow the server lore in both their behavior and visuals. Please refer to the corresponding [[Races\|race]] page for average height and other requirements. Characters should originate either from Toril or the Domains of Dread, including Avardon. Allowable exceptions are the Feywilds (Satyr, Eladrin) and Shadowfell (Shadar-Kai) if appropriate for the character race.

	Once your whitelist is approved, you may only make realistic changes to the design of your character, such as changing hair style and warpaints. Your body and face should remain the same.		Once your whitelist is approved, you may only make realistic changes to the design of your character, such as changing hair style and warpaints. Your body and face should remain the same.

Pineapple: Added etiquette sub-rule on lore-dumping

2026-05-06T11:57:25Z

Added etiquette sub-rule on lore-dumping

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	* React appropriately to the use of social rolls.		* React appropriately to the use of social rolls.
	* Respect the agency of other players, do not force your actions on them without letting them react (powergaming).		* Respect the agency of other players, do not force your actions on them without letting them react (powergaming).
			* Do not play omniscient characters. Your character does not have access to an online wiki. Minimise the knowledge of your character to what they reasonably know, and do not 'lore-dump' information on other players.
	* Take responsibility in being courteous and understanding towards players even if OOC tension arises. Step away if necessary.		* Take responsibility in being courteous and understanding towards players even if OOC tension arises. Step away if necessary.
	* Respect and value the life of your own character, ensuring that they act in a way that best suits the situation (especially when they are in mortal danger, or at the mercy of another character).		* Respect and value the life of your own character, ensuring that they act in a way that best suits the situation (especially when they are in mortal danger, or at the mercy of another character).

Rataj at 02:09, 21 April 2026

2026-04-21T02:09:23Z

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	=== R.6 - Act Names ===		=== R.6 - Act Names ===
	Players may use the <code>/act</code> command to change their display name in order to use an alias or conceal their identity, but must not use a name of another character, or one that impersonates them, including names of NPCs.		Players may use the <code>/act</code> command to change their display name in order to use an alias or conceal their identity, but must not use a name of another character, or one that impersonates them, including names of NPCs.

			=== R.7 - LFRP Etiquette ===
			When using the Looking for Roleplay functionality on the in-game map, players are expected to follow these guidelines:
			* Disable your marker when your scene is locked (PvP intent is dropped).
			* Do not approach LFRP marker promoting Solo/Duo/Trio with more than equal number of players if your intention is to take hostile actions.
			* Do not use the Solo/Duo/Trio tags in a misleading way. It has to reflect the amount of people present in a scene. These tags also shouldn't be used to deliberately shield yourself against unfair odds when at your base.

			Keep in mind the intention of this rule: LFRP etiquette exists to prevent large groups from metagaming information displayed on LFRP markers to secure unfair advantage in combat. LFRP in general serves as a tool to find roleplay, new contacts, new stories and start some narrative.

	== Game Rules ==		== Game Rules ==
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	You may not use any weapon in combat that your character isn't visually carrying (exceptions apply, such as pact weapons).		You may not use any weapon in combat that your character isn't visually carrying (exceptions apply, such as pact weapons).

			=== G.4 - Climbing ===
			You may not climb onto structures, terrain, or other obstacles to enter or leave a clan base without using the Climb or Misty Step ability in RPR. Descending walls or terrain also requires using the Climb ability.

	== Building Rules ==		== Building Rules ==

Rataj at 00:17, 5 April 2026

2026-04-05T00:17:11Z

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	* Respect the agency of other players, do not force your actions on them without letting them react (powergaming).		* Respect the agency of other players, do not force your actions on them without letting them react (powergaming).
	* Take responsibility in being courteous and understanding towards players even if OOC tension arises. Step away if necessary.		* Take responsibility in being courteous and understanding towards players even if OOC tension arises. Step away if necessary.
			* Respect and value the life of your own character, ensuring that they act in a way that best suits the situation (especially when they are in mortal danger, or at the mercy of another character).

	=== R.3 - Metagaming ===		=== R.3 - Metagaming ===
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	All scenes of this nature that could be considered non-consensual or dubious in any way require OOC consent that can be withdrawn at any time, allowing players to stop and even void such scene.		All scenes of this nature that could be considered non-consensual or dubious in any way require OOC consent that can be withdrawn at any time, allowing players to stop and even void such scene.

			=== R.6 - Act Names ===
			Players may use the <code>/act</code> command to change their display name in order to use an alias or conceal their identity, but must not use a name of another character, or one that impersonates them, including names of NPCs.

	== Game Rules ==		== Game Rules ==
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	=== C.4 - Mugging ===		=== C.4 - Mugging ===
	You may mug someone and it may (or may not) be reasonable for the target character to give up their belongings without a fight. However same rules as with PvP consequences apply. Players can only take what consequences rules would allow them as if a fight was taking a place. If the target complies and PvP takes place anyway, the attackers shall not deliver any further consequences.		You may mug someone and it may (or may not) be reasonable for the target character to give up their belongings without a fight. However same rules as with PvP consequences apply. Players can only take what consequences rules would allow them as if a fight was taking a place. If the target complies and PvP takes place anyway, the attackers shall not deliver any further consequences.

			=== C.5 - Limits on Hostile Actions ===
			While hostile actions are major and important part of our server, there are some limitations to when and where you may perform them.

			Hostile actions include but are not limited to: combat, thievery, mugging, attempts to restrict, restrain, or forcefully hold a person, but also threats, harassment, intimidation, provocation, and any other acts that would likely lead to combat.

			You may not perform hostile actions when:
			* You are in a PvP restricted area (Livarun or Scarabend).
			* You are within 20 tile radius of a public waypoint.

Rataj at 14:56, 31 March 2026

2026-03-31T14:56:30Z

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	Exception from this rule are spars, tournaments, arena fights and friendly brawls, these do not lock the scene and people are free to come and go.		Exception from this rule are spars, tournaments, arena fights and friendly brawls, these do not lock the scene and people are free to come and go.

			Once a scene is unlocked after the conclusion of consequences, all participants of the scene must be allowed to leave the area without being subject to any subsequent combat encounters.

	No size of any group in combat may exceed 5. The total cap for any PvP is always 10 players.		No size of any group in combat may exceed 5. The total cap for any PvP is always 10 players.
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	* Try to be swift with your turns, do not prolong combat with micro-optimizations or OOC arguments.		* Try to be swift with your turns, do not prolong combat with micro-optimizations or OOC arguments.
	* Help new players and those who don't fight often, answer their questions, and be patient with them.		* Help new players and those who don't fight often, answer their questions, and be patient with them.
			* Follow the official [[Combat Rulings]] in all niche cases we provided additional clarifications for.

	=== C.3 - Consequences ===		=== C.3 - Consequences ===

Rataj: /* M.2 - Adults Only */

2026-03-30T01:21:37Z

M.2 - Adults Only

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	This server is only available to those of adult age (18+), who are also mature enough to not make us doubt it.		This server is only available to those of adult age (18+), who are also mature enough to not make us doubt it.

	No representation of child or child-like characters is allowed. All characters must be at least the adult age for their respective species '''and''' also at least 20 years old.		No representation of child or child-like characters is allowed. All characters must be at least the adult age for their respective species '''and''' also at least 20 years old. Portrayal of pregnancy is also not allowed.

	=== M.3 - Dispute Resolution ===		=== M.3 - Dispute Resolution ===