Rules of Conduct - Revision history

Doran: removed note on expanded safe zones to reflect current SZ settings

2014-11-21T05:11:32Z

removed note on expanded safe zones to reflect current SZ settings

Pantheon: /* 3.1.4 Proper Language */

2013-10-22T00:44:38Z

‎3.1.4 Proper Language

Pantheon: /* 3.1.4 Proper Language */

2013-10-22T00:43:40Z

‎3.1.4 Proper Language

Pantheon: /* 3.3 Current DarkSpace Game Exploits */

2013-08-23T01:04:53Z

‎3.3 Current DarkSpace Game Exploits

WalrusofApathy: DS RoC

2012-03-05T04:16:17Z

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 As such, this area is considered a Non-Combat Area, and henceforth (spawn) Safe Zone Camping is considered an exploit tactic. In addition, enemy vessels camped within the safety zone itself regardless of the action being taken, even if they are just sitting there for protection, are considered to be exploiting the system as this is not their faction safety zone. Using an interdictor just outside the safety zone to prevent ships from entering the game is also considered part of this exploit. Enemy interdictor ships must be 2,000 GU from a home gate so their interdictor field does not extend into the safe zone
-SPECIAL NOTE: This exploit applies to SPAWN (HOME) GATES, not inter-system or inter-cluster JUMP GATES.
+SPECIAL NOTE: This exploit applies to SPAWN (HOME) GATES, not inter-system or inter-cluster JUMP GATES. A 5000gu No-Fly zone is also in effect for players of opposing factions.
 ===3.3.3 Allegiance===
 Description: Members of different teams/factions cooperating for mutual prestige gain (IE, build/bomb runs, attack/repair runs, capture/capture runs).

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 This includes any form of communication that is derogatory or obscene, including but not limited to biased comments based on gender, sexuality, age, race, ethnicity, or religion. This also includes Player and Clan names and is forbidden in all venues of the DarkSpace Communication System, including Clan Pages on the DarkSpace web site, official DarkSpace and PaleStar Forums, and the Chat Rooms, EXCEPT any specific ones where it is explicitly permitted. In addition, communicating links to material outside of the DarkSpace Game System with such content outside of the proper venue is forbidden.
-b. '''The DarkSpace Game System utilizes language filters to reduce the impact of profanity, but it should not be viewed as an excuse to overuse such language in the first place. Self censoring, character replacement, and alternate spellings are also not acceptable as they may bypass the language filter.'''
+b. '''The DarkSpace Game System utilizes language filters to reduce the impact of profanity. Self censoring, character replacement, and alternate spellings are not acceptable as they may bypass the language filter.'''
-Abstinence is always the best policy. Whilst we accept that players are going to use profanity, the language filter is there to protect the young, and not to be used as an excuse to overuse profanity.
+Whilst we accept that players are going to use profanity, the language filter is there to protect the young, and not to be used as an excuse to overuse profanity.
 c. '''PaleStar will strive to maintain an environment for the general audience comprising all Players where such content is minimized.'''

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 This includes any form of communication that is derogatory or obscene, including but not limited to biased comments based on gender, sexuality, age, race, ethnicity, or religion. This also includes Player and Clan names and is forbidden in all venues of the DarkSpace Communication System, including Clan Pages on the DarkSpace web site, official DarkSpace and PaleStar Forums, and the Chat Rooms, EXCEPT any specific ones where it is explicitly permitted. In addition, communicating links to material outside of the DarkSpace Game System with such content outside of the proper venue is forbidden.
-b. '''The DarkSpace Game System may utilize language filters to reduce the obvious use of such language, but it should not be viewed as an excuse to use such language in the first place. Self censoring, character replacement, and alternate spellings are also not acceptable as the vulgar intent is still portrayed.'''
+b. '''The DarkSpace Game System utilizes language filters to reduce the impact of profanity, but it should not be viewed as an excuse to overuse such language in the first place. Self censoring, character replacement, and alternate spellings are also not acceptable as they may bypass the language filter.'''
-Abstinence is always the best policy. Very few people enjoy "gutter-gums", unless they go out of their way to find a venue where it is permitted/encouraged.
+Abstinence is always the best policy. Whilst we accept that players are going to use profanity, the language filter is there to protect the young, and not to be used as an excuse to overuse profanity.
 c. '''PaleStar will strive to maintain an environment for the general audience comprising all Players where such content is minimized.'''
-However, the risk of exposure to content that is offensive, indecent, or otherwise objectionable is still possible due to the unpredictable nature of human behavior and the fact that content is not (and, in many cases, can not be) screened prior to publishing. Repeating a statement made above: it is presumed that the majority of DarkSpace Players are mature enough to understand, appreciate, and adhere to these rules, so that the use of individual self-restraint will obviate the need for cumbersome and inefficient technical solutions to behavioral issues.
+However, the risk of exposure to content that is offensive, indecent, or otherwise objectionable is still possible due to the unpredictable nature of human behaviour and the fact that content is not (and, in many cases, can not be) screened prior to publishing. Repeating a statement made above: it is presumed that the majority of DarkSpace Players are mature enough to understand, appreciate, and adhere to these rules, so that the use of individual self-restraint will obviate the need for cumbersome and inefficient technical solutions to behavioural issues.
 ===3.1.5 Venue-Specific Behavior===

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	Why it's an Exploit: Quite simply, this is something totally unrealistic to a space strategic simulation and can have no excuse for it within the context of the game if it happens. It is clearly intended only for personal prestige gain, hence is an exploit by definition.		Why it's an Exploit: Quite simply, this is something totally unrealistic to a space strategic simulation and can have no excuse for it within the context of the game if it happens. It is clearly intended only for personal prestige gain, hence is an exploit by definition.
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		+	===3.3.6 Logging to avoid death===
		+	Description: Logging out under certain conditions will render a ship unable to take damage.
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		+	Why it's an Exploit: Forcing a scenario like this will result in you avoiding death and enhancement cost. It is clearly unintended and will be punished.
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	==4 Cheating, Metagaming, and Other Unsportsmanlike Conduct==		==4 Cheating, Metagaming, and Other Unsportsmanlike Conduct==