Rules - Revision history

Rataj at 21:50, 18 July 2026

2026-07-18T21:50:10Z

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	Do not freeze roleplay to wait for staff involvement, keep the scenes rolling. An exception to this rule is if your consent is violated. In such a case, you may remove yourself from the scene at any time to ensure your personal comfort.		Do not freeze roleplay to wait for staff involvement, keep the scenes rolling. An exception to this rule is if your consent is violated. In such a case, you may remove yourself from the scene at any time to ensure your personal comfort.

			You may not attempt to 'shop' for staff to achieve a desired ruling or outcome of a ticket. Staff are trusted to be impartial. If you feel staff was not impartial in your ticket you may open a staff report.

	== Roleplaying Rules ==		== Roleplaying Rules ==
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	When a player becomes part of a scene which does not conform to their consent sheet and where they are not a main actor, that player is to be given a chance to depart the scene without undue delay.		When a player becomes part of a scene which does not conform to their consent sheet and where they are not a main actor, that player is to be given a chance to depart the scene without undue delay.

			Players are not allowed to leave feces or any bodily fluids (with exception of blood) in POIs.

	=== R.5 - Adult Content ===		=== R.5 - Adult Content ===
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	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.		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.

			=== B.4 - Fair Defense ===
			Clans may not stack doors to hide from conflict. Any common area where clan members usually spend time has to be accessible through the maximum of 2 locked doors/gates from outside of the base. Unlocked doors may be reasonably used in addition. Private rooms can be more secured.

	== Combat Rules ==		== Combat Rules ==
	=== C.1 - Scene Lock ===		=== C.1 - Scene Lock ===
	Once PvP is declared (intent has been dropped), the scene is locked and no further players shall join the scene until the consequence phase is over. Everyone within the range of a PvP intent is locked into the scene unless they are not targeted by anyone else within the scene lock, in that case they can either join, leave or observe (declared using <code>/pvp observe</code>). Any player that stumbles upon the scene while it's locked has to leave the area immediately and isn't allowed to watch. Those players cannot roleplay witnessing anything they saw in the locked scene.		Once PvP is declared (intent has been dropped using <code>/pvp</code>), the scene is locked and no further players shall join the scene until the consequence phase is over. Everyone within the range of a PvP intent is locked into the scene unless they are not targeted by anyone else within the scene lock, in that case they can either join, leave or observe (declared using <code>/pvp observe</code>). Any player that stumbles upon the scene while it's locked has to leave the area immediately and isn't allowed to watch. Those players cannot roleplay witnessing anything they saw in the locked scene.

	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.
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	The winning party may impose consequences on the losing party after a fight is concluded. While delivering those consequences, players are in a consequence phase.		The winning party may impose consequences on the losing party after a fight is concluded. While delivering those consequences, players are in a consequence phase.

	This phase ~~can~~ only ~~last 30 minutes~~. If consequences take longer time than that, the scene is no longer locked and other players may interact with it. ~~Under no circumstances shall players slow down~~ the ~~roleplay to exploit this rule~~.		This phase is only protected for 3 rounds of emotes (each player may write 3 posts), during which the consequences have to be decided and carried out (unless both parties agree on extending the scene lock for up to 1 hour since end of combat). If consequences take longer time than that, the scene is no longer locked and other players may interact with it. Players may move during consequence phase within radius of 20 tiles. Should they move further, the consequence phase and scene lock ends.

	We differentiate four categories of consequences:		We differentiate four categories of consequences:
	* Minor consequences are mechanical consequences that may be applied at any time.		* Minor consequences are mechanical consequences that may be applied at any time.
	* Major consequences are mechanical consequences that may only be applied if the winning party had at max +1 advantage in numbers (i.e. in 1v1 or 3v2, but not in 3v1 or 5v3).		* Major consequences are mechanical consequences that may only be applied if the winning party had at max +1 advantage in numbers (i.e. in 1v1 or 3v2, but not in 3v1 or 5v3), or if the PvP Intent was dropped by the smaller party against overwhelming force.
	* Escalated consequences are mechanical consequences that may only be applied if the previous level was already applied at least once by one of the victors against the defeated or by the defeated on one of the victors in previous fights (and at least one major consequence has to precede even the first escalated one) while also fulfilling the conditions for a major consequence.		* Escalated consequences are mechanical consequences that may only be applied if the previous level was already applied at least once by one of the victors against the defeated or by the defeated on one of the victors in previous fights (and at least one major consequence has to precede even the first escalated one) while also fulfilling the conditions for a major consequence.
	* Consented consequences are non-mechanical consequences that may be applied only if the losing party actively consents to such consequences.		* Consented consequences are non-mechanical consequences that may be applied only if the losing party actively consents to such consequences.

Rataj at 20:57, 22 June 2026

2026-06-22T20:57:00Z

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	Exception to the above are decoration pieces (no buildings) in Durana Gate, as you are allowed to live there, and even if you don't live there, you can put down a mailbox in this town (one per clan).		Exception to the above are decoration pieces (no buildings) in Durana Gate, as you are allowed to live there, and even if you don't live there, you can put down a mailbox in this town (one per clan).

	You may not build inside base game dungeons (caves are allowed, when in doubt ask in a ticket).		You may not build inside base game dungeons (caves are allowed, when in doubt ask in a ticket). Special exception is the Wine Cellar dungeon, in which you may build and also the rule of base distances doesn't apply.

	Land claim of your build should be proportionate to your clan size, it is not allowed to claim large area with sparsely placed building pieces.		Land claim of your build should be proportionate to your clan size, it is not allowed to claim large area with sparsely placed building pieces.

Rataj at 15:39, 20 June 2026

2026-06-20T15:39:27Z

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	Main entrance of any build must be accessible without climbing.		Main entrance of any build must be accessible without climbing.

	Build at least '''50 tiles''' from a base of another clan, 100 tiles from the main ~~hub~~, and 50 tiles from any public portal.		Build at least '''50 tiles''' from a base of another clan, 100 tiles from the main hubs, and 50 tiles from any public portal.

			Exception to the above are decoration pieces (no buildings) in Durana Gate, as you are allowed to live there, and even if you don't live there, you can put down a mailbox in this town (one per clan).

	You may not build inside base game dungeons (caves are allowed, when in doubt ask in a ticket).		You may not build inside base game dungeons (caves are allowed, when in doubt ask in a ticket).

Rataj at 21:41, 13 June 2026

2026-06-13T21:41:57Z

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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.

			Interest in any sexual themes may not be advertised through consent sheets, character profiles, or global chat.

	=== R.6 - Act Names ===		=== R.6 - Act Names ===

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).