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1. Listen to RPG MO staff members.

Please adhere to the instructions and guidelines provided by RPG MO staff members. Developers will communicate in orange text, while Chat Moderators will communicate in green. Their guidance should be followed at all times. Failure to comply with chat rules or staff instructions may result in a mute.

When a Moderator contacts you privately through the Moderators' channel ({M} channel), their chat will appear in yellow. If your character is active and a Moderator contacts you via the {M} channel and requests a response, it is important that you comply.

2. Use the correct chat channels.

Each chat channel serves a specific purpose, and it is important to use the appropriate channel for your communication. When someone addresses you in the [EN] channel, respond in [EN], and similarly for other channels.

• [EN] and [E1]-[E9] are English-only channels. [EN], [E1]-[E9], all party quest channels ([1A], [2A], [1B], [2C], etc), local ([LC]) and market ([$$]) chat channels are PG-rated. No discussions that are inappropriate for kids are allowed in those channels.
• Excessive swearing and cursing, whether explicit or implied, is prohibited in the PG-rated chat channels. Mild, shorthand curse words in appropriate context ("F, I died!") are allowed within reason, but please refrain from overusing them.
• No insulting of other players, with or without curse words.
• No spamming.
• A longer conversation between two players should be done by whispering and not in [EN].
• No trade offers in [EN], please use [$$] chat. Doing price checks in [EN] is acceptable and even recommended.
• Regarding brief mentions of alcohol in [EN] and the other PG-rated channels, we are currently running a test with slightly more relaxed rules: https://forums.mo.ee/viewtopic.php?t=11614
• All conversations about other drugs, and/or sexual talk are not PG conversations and must move to channel [18] (see below).
• Additional rule for [EN] only: [EN] is the central help channel and should be kept free from excessive off-topic discussions. Example: brief mentions of other games are acceptable, longer conversations belong to channel [E3] or [18] (see below).
• Non RPG MO-related links are only allowed in channel [18], as they cannot be sufficiently reviewed to ensure they are acceptable.
• [E2] and [E5-E9] are general English channels. The [E3] channel is designated for discussions related to other games. The [E4] channel is used for giveaways and other player-initiated group activities.
• The [$$] channel is exclusively for trading purposes. Please restrict its usage to buying and selling activities.
• [18] is the mature-rated, English-only channel. However, certain topics and actions are still not allowed here.
• You may curse in [18], but not excessively.
• Controversial topics like politics, religion, alcohol and sex may be discussed in [18], but please stay respectful. Links or descriptions to/of pornographic content are strictly forbidden.
• No insulting of other players.
• Player owned, private chat channels must follow the same rules as the [18] channel (no discussion of illegal activities, no sexting, no real world trading, no threatening other players, etc.). Channel owners and channel moderators of private channels are responsible for ensuring rules are followed.
• For non-English chats, either [EN] or [18] rules might be applied. Current channels with [EN] rules: [RU].

3. No in-game abuse.

• Harassing or insulting other players is strictly prohibited.
• Racist, sexist, hurtful, or discriminatory remarks are not tolerated.
• Conversations of an extremely offensive nature are not allowed.
• Moderators may exercise their discretion in determining the appropriateness of sensitive topics. Topics where a Moderator might need to make such a decision when the discussion is getting out of hand are for example politics and religion.
• Pornographic descriptions are prohibited in all chat channels. Links to pornography or any pornographic websites are also not permitted.
• No antagonizing Moderators or Developers in chat. They are there to help out the players, don't complicate their task by badmouthing them.

4. No sexting.

Prohibited activities include engaging in sexting. This applies to all forms of communication, including whispers. Sexting is strictly prohibited within the game due to its illegality involving minors. It is impossible to determine the age of the person on the other end of the computer. Even in jurisdictions where there are no specific laws against sexting with minors, offenders can be subject to legal action under child pornography laws. If someone engages in sexting with you via whispers, please create and submit a report and contact a Moderator.

5. No discussing or planning illegal activities with other players.

Discussions involving illegal activities are strictly forbidden. This includes planning future actions or discussing past actions that have already taken place. Please be aware that the game operator is subject to applicable laws and may, in certain cases, be entitled and/or obliged to disclose personal data such as IP addresses to authorities and public bodies.

6. No advertising other games, game websites, or voice chat.

Discussions about other games are only permitted in the [18] and [E3] channels, or through whispers. Advertising RPG-MO-related voice chat (e.g., guild chat) links is only allowed in forum and Discord posts. Moderators have the discretion to determine what constitutes advertising. Reasonable guild advertising in RPG MO is permitted (e.g., once or twice per day, not every 5 minutes).

7. No spam. Examples of spam:

• Sending the same message over and over again.
• Sending duel requests over and over again.
• Sending pointless messages meant to annoy others.
• Sending random, meaningless messages.
• The excessive use of capital letters, impling yelling or excessive emphasis, is unacceptable. For instance, "I just hit 40 Def YAY!" and "OMG, I just died!" are acceptable uses. However, if capital letters are consistently used to convey yelling or if they are excessively utilized, it is considered unacceptable.
• Spacing out a single message over unnecessarily many chat lines.

Repeatedly being muted by the server for spamming, regardless of the channel (including player-owned channels), will result in a one-day mute. In case of repeated offenses, a one-week mute may be imposed.

8. No trolling. Examples of trolling:

• Deliberately provoking another player via cynical or sarcastic remarks.
• Intentionally sending annoying or controversial messages in an effort to stir up a discussion.
• Logging in with an alternate account and pretending to be a new player.
• Baiting others to respond with angry or offensive messages.
• Knowingly giving false information.

Since not all cases can be explicitly covered here, Moderators have the authority to determine what other behaviors are considered trolling.

9. No discussions about botting, scripting, bug abuse or other game-abusing activities.

• Publicly accusing another player of botting or other rule violations is not allowed. If you suspect a player is engaging in unfair gameplay, please contact a Moderator using the {M} channel or through whispers.
• Do not explain how to bot. Answering the question “What is botting?” with the answer “Using a program to play a game for you” or something similar is allowed, but no further details are acceptable.

10. No scamming. This includes:

• Convincing a player that an item is worth more than its actual value to obtain a higher payment.
• Begging (asking for free items).
• Convincing a player that something is worthless so they will give it to you.
• Convincing a player to share their password.
• Asking for real life information such as phone numbers.
• Convincing a player the rules are different from what they truly are.

11. Use common sense, think before you speak.

If you are about to say something that you would not want to be said to you, it's a good idea to keep that thought to yourself. Moderators have the responsibility to maintain a friendly chat environment for all participants. If a significant portion of the chat expresses unhappiness with a current discussion, Moderators may request its conclusion, or request that the discussion be moved to another channel, and mute players if necessary.

12. No mute evasions.

Mute evasion is strictly prohibited. Any attempts to circumvent a mute will result in an extended duration of the mute.

13. Consequences of Offenses.

The consequences for any offense are determined at the discretion of the Moderators. While the standard consequences are as follows, they are subject to change based on the severity of the situation:

• First time offense gets a warning, this will often include the removal of the offending chat line.
• Repeated offenses, despite prior warnings, will result in a mute. The duration of mutes can range from 1 hour to 1 week.
• Habitual offenders may face automatic muting, permanent muting, or, in extreme cases, immediate banning without prior warning.

14. No arguments in public chat about the decision that was made or about the chat rules.

Engaging in arguments or disputes regarding the decisions made or the chat rules is not allowed in the public chat. If you wish to discuss a decision that has been made without disrupting the chat, you may privately message a Moderator or use the designated {M} chat. And if you are still not satisfied, you have the option to contact support@mo.ee, as the final authority lies with the Developers.

Report Feature

• Once you have four skills at level 70 or one skill at level 100, you can report players by right-clicking their name in public chat and selecting "report player." Reporting whispers does not require any specific requirements.
• Moderators and Developers have access to all reports against players. Reports undergo review and are either approved or disapproved. False reports can lead to disciplinary action against those submitting multiple false reports. Reports assist Moderators and Developers in reviewing situations that may have been missed in chat due to being offline or temporarily unavailable.
• If multiple reports from different players are received about the same inappropriate text within a short timeframe, the server has the capability to mute the reported individual. It is essential to use the report feature responsibly and report only text that violates chat rules.
• If there is a report made against a Moderator, only the Developers (Margus and Reside) are eligible to handle those reports.

The RPG MO Code of Conduct (Game Rules) can be found at https://mo.ee/rules.html