Though we try to keep them as few and simple as possible, rules are a must to make sure that everything is kept fair for newcomers and veterans alike.
Rude or Harsh Comments should be avoided, though only punishable in excess. People should note that profanity is not illegal, but should be avoided in consideration for others.
Do not spam chat.
Bugs found in addons should be reported immediately. Those caught purposely exploiting bugs in addons or the permissions system will be permanently banned.
New empires may not be attacked until they declare themselves sufficiently prepared, their empire grows to a size of three people, or a week elapses after the empire's creation. Whichever comes first. Special exceptions can and will be made to those under certain circumstances.
No base, city, or other fortification may be attacked without there being defenders present. If there are members of the defending empire online, they may be warned and given ten minutes to respond and defend. If ten minutes elapse and no defenders are en route, the attack may take place.
-An exception to this rule is if an empire builds a fortification within four biomes of another empire's base without permission from the empires in the area. In this case, it is up to the offended empire whether or not to allow the structure to stand, be destroyed, to give a warning or not. As the building is within his territory, it belongs to the empire as does everything within it.
All players are allowed personal storage and privacy. All empires are responsible for the safety and privacy of their citizens and their citizens' private goods. No Empire authority may enter the house of, or search through the personal belongings of any of its citizens without justified reason.
All players are under the rule of their empire leaders, they are to do as they are told by their empire leaders. They may not rebel or lash out against their own empires. If a player is unhappy with his current empire, he may switch at any time that an admin is on.
Empire leaders may grant and divide authority among members of their empire. This allows for positions such as governors, mayors, soldiers, military ranks, and things of that sort. These are considered an extension of the empire leader's authority and are to be respected as the empire leader himself.
During an attack, chests may be looted, buildings may be destroyed, and the entire fortification can be leveled should the attackers see fit.
No player may be killed without justifiable reason or ample warning. Reasons include:
Attempts to steal from other players.
Breaking and Entering
-This includes off limits fortifications (multiple signs clearly stating this must be placed)
Private Homes
Enemy Biomes
Smack-talking
-Watch your tongue, you can be killed for being offensive.
Blatant Physical Griefing
-Destroying other people's structures without reason, attacking others without reason, obvious trolling, etc.
All homes must be set using the /sethome command.
Your home must be set in a fortification that belongs to your empire, a friendly empire (on a temporary basis) or an allied empire (on a temporary basis as well, especially to assist in the defense of an allied fortification)
Abuse of the /sethome command (especially during attacks) will result in loss of the use of it at all and being required to use the empire spawn.
Empire leaders must set their empire's spawn using the /setgroupspawn command inside the capital city of their empire.
Cities and fortifications must be clearly labeled as to what empire it belongs to.
You may not set your home outside of a building,
Member of an enemy empire during a battle.
Member of a Kill on Sight empire
-Kill on sight must be declared at least five minutes before the kill is made.
Your word is your bond. If you say it, you are to follow through with it. This includes in alliances, trade agreements, or any other sort of deal that depends on trust. If you don't mean it, don't attempt to follow through with it.
-However, this can only be followed through with if the deal is made in open public chat. Dealings within private messages remain there and it does not fall upon the server administration to ensure that they are honored. If you wish to ensure that the deal is delivered as it is said, have an admin or multiple witnesses present.
Do not attempt to exploit any loopholes in these rules. Common sense is somewhat expected from people who take part in this server. You will be punished if you attempt to justify rule-breaking with a loophole you may have found. Also realize that these rules will be amended as needed to fit the changing face of the server.
