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	# All messages out of character must be prefixed with <code>// text</code> so that it might be highlighted as an out of character message. These messages should be sent in moderation—any discussion held this way for more than a handful of replies should be on the [[Discord]], instead.		# All messages out of character must be prefixed with <code>// text</code> so that it might be highlighted as an out of character message. These messages should be sent in moderation—any discussion held this way for more than a handful of replies should be on the [[Discord]], instead.
	# Every player has the right to request that they not be sent <code>[Tells]</code>. Observe their request and discontinue sending further <code>[Tells]</code>. This includes not badgering those who are deafened to <code>[Tells]</code> to turn the feature back on. [[Staff, Requirements and Applications\|Game Masters]] may always send <code>[Tells]</code> to any player as required.		# Every player has the right to request that they not be sent <code>[Tells]</code>. Observe their request and discontinue sending further <code>[Tells]</code>. This includes not badgering those who are deafened to <code>[Tells]</code> to turn the feature back on. [[Staff, Requirements and Applications\|Game Masters]] may always send <code>[Tells]</code> to any player as required.
	# If away at the keyboard for longer than 5 minutes [[Date and Time\|IRT]], please log out or enter the [[Out of Character Experience\|out of character experience]]. There is no automatic log out for inactivity, but players may be logged out by staff should they be away from the keyboard and ~~obstruction~~ an important non-player character, transition or resource.		# If away at the keyboard for longer than 5 minutes [[Date and Time\|IRT]], please log out or enter the [[Out of Character Experience\|out of character experience]]. There is no automatic log out for inactivity, but players may be logged out by staff should they be away from the keyboard and obstructing an important non-player character, transition or resource.
	# All interactions on server and in-game beyond the out of character experience are canon ''unless'' instructed otherwise by a Game Master. Actions cannot be performed by a character, out of character. Accidental interactions where harmless to the roleplay may be voided with the consent of any observing parties.		# All interactions on server and in-game beyond the out of character experience are canon ''unless'' instructed otherwise by a Game Master. Actions cannot be performed by a character, out of character. Accidental interactions where harmless to the roleplay may be voided with the consent of any observing parties.
	# A player’s character is expected to react in a manner appropriate to themselves when responding to whatever happens in the game world while the player is logged in and active. Exceptions may be made where there exists sincere player discomfort with a scene so to allow any affected player(s) the opportunity to recuse themselves and/or log out. Characters should not be punished after the fact in character for not being present if their absences were for this reason.		# A player’s character is expected to react in a manner appropriate to themselves when responding to whatever happens in the game world while the player is logged in and active. Exceptions may be made where there exists sincere player discomfort with a scene so to allow any affected player(s) the opportunity to recuse themselves and/or log out. Characters should not be punished after the fact in character for not being present if their absences were for this reason.

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	## Performing actions or taking positions that prevent the enemy from moving, casting or attacking characters when they should be able to;		## Performing actions or taking positions that prevent the enemy from moving, casting or attacking characters when they should be able to;
	## Benefiting from an incorrectly implemented item, feat or spell;		## Benefiting from an incorrectly implemented item, feat or spell;
	## Not expressing due diligence to report these instances using the bug report system ~~whose~~ instructions ~~are available~~ on the Discord.		## Not expressing due diligence to report these instances using the bug report system with the instructions provided on the Discord.
	# If an [[Oubliettes\|oubliette]] is entered with intent of securing reward—item, currency or experience—it must be finished or attempted to, including killing hostile AI-controlled inhabitants. Attempting to reach the end of an oubliette or pilfering contents without engaging hostile AI-controlled inhabitants is considered ninjalooting and forbidden. Shadowing parties who are killing hostile AI-controlled inhabitants while in stealth or through invisibility is an applicable opt in if discovered per the [[Character versus Character Rules]].		# If an [[Oubliettes\|oubliette]] is entered with intent of securing reward—item, currency or experience—it must be finished or attempted to, including killing hostile AI-controlled inhabitants. Attempting to reach the end of an oubliette or pilfering contents without engaging hostile AI-controlled inhabitants is considered ninjalooting and forbidden. Shadowing parties who are killing hostile AI-controlled inhabitants while in stealth or through invisibility is an applicable opt in if discovered per the [[Character versus Character Rules]].
	# Logging out while inside oubliettes should be done only for reasons for real life lack of time, otherwise it will be considered hostile logging and forbidden. Characters are returned to a safe location after they have been logged out inside an oubliette for 15 minutes IRT or 1 hour IGT.		# Logging out while inside oubliettes should be done only for reasons for real life lack of time, otherwise it will be considered hostile logging and forbidden. Characters are returned to a safe location after they have been logged out inside an oubliette for 15 minutes IRT or 1 hour IGT.

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	# By being logged in and active, your character is expected to react in a matter appropriate to themselves in response to whatever happens within that world. Exceptions are made only where there is sincere, player discomfort with the theme(s) of a scene to allow any affected player(s) an opportunity to recuse themselves and/or log out. You should not punish these characters after the fact for not being present if it is known that they were not present for this reason.		# By being logged in and active, your character is expected to react in a matter appropriate to themselves in response to whatever happens within that world. Exceptions are made only where there is sincere, player discomfort with the theme(s) of a scene to allow any affected player(s) an opportunity to recuse themselves and/or log out. You should not punish these characters after the fact for not being present if it is known that they were not present for this reason.
	# You may not use, either the above or some other reason, as an excuse to subvert consequences. It is unacceptable to log out to avoid conflict or refuse to roleplay the fallout of in character actions. Retaliatory log outs are considered hostile logging and are forbidden.		# You may not use, either the above or some other reason, as an excuse to subvert consequences. It is unacceptable to log out to avoid conflict or refuse to roleplay the fallout of in character actions. Retaliatory log outs are considered hostile logging and are forbidden.
	# While ''The Domains of Dread'' is intended for mature audiences where every participant is at least 18 years of age, we are not nor ever will be an erotic roleplay server. Erotic in this context is to mean any ~~scene~~ which is explicit regardless if that scene includes physical contact. You may have your character participate in sexual relations, but it is expected ~~any~~ content on server—including [Tells]—will go no further than insinuation. Put another way, scenes must be "fade to black". They must also be in private settings, such as behind locked doors or player-owned [[Properties and Rentals\|property]].		# While ''The Domains of Dread'' is intended for mature audiences where every participant is at least 18 years of age, we are not nor ever will be an erotic roleplay server. Erotic in this context is to mean any scenes which are explicit regardless if that scene includes physical contact. You may have your character participate in sexual relations, but it is expected that content on server—including [Tells]—will go no further than insinuation. Put another way, scenes must be "fade to black". They must also be in private settings, such as behind locked doors or player-owned [[Properties and Rentals\|property]].
	# The following scenes are not allowed to be roleplayed in any capacity:		# The following scenes are not allowed to be roleplayed in any capacity:
	## Sexual assault, battery or rape;		## Sexual assault, battery or rape;

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	# By being logged in and active, your character is expected to react in a matter appropriate to themselves in response to whatever happens within that world. Exceptions are made only where there is sincere, player discomfort with the theme(s) of a scene to allow any affected player(s) an opportunity to recuse themselves and/or log out. You should not punish these characters after the fact for not being present if it is known that they were not present for this reason.		# By being logged in and active, your character is expected to react in a matter appropriate to themselves in response to whatever happens within that world. Exceptions are made only where there is sincere, player discomfort with the theme(s) of a scene to allow any affected player(s) an opportunity to recuse themselves and/or log out. You should not punish these characters after the fact for not being present if it is known that they were not present for this reason.
	# You may not use, either the above or some other reason, as an excuse to subvert consequences. It is unacceptable to log out to avoid conflict or refuse to roleplay the fallout of in character actions. Retaliatory log outs are considered hostile logging and are forbidden.		# You may not use, either the above or some other reason, as an excuse to subvert consequences. It is unacceptable to log out to avoid conflict or refuse to roleplay the fallout of in character actions. Retaliatory log outs are considered hostile logging and are forbidden.
	# While ''The Domains of Dread'' is intended for mature audiences where every participant is at least 18 years of age, we are not nor ever will be an erotic roleplay server. Erotic in this context is to mean any scene which is explicit regardless if that scene includes physical contact. You may have your character participate in sexual relations, but it is expected any content on server—including [Tells]—will go no further than insinuation. Put another way, scenes must be "fade to black". They must also be in private settings, such as behind locked ~~rooms~~ or [[Properties and Rentals\|property]].		# While ''The Domains of Dread'' is intended for mature audiences where every participant is at least 18 years of age, we are not nor ever will be an erotic roleplay server. Erotic in this context is to mean any scene which is explicit regardless if that scene includes physical contact. You may have your character participate in sexual relations, but it is expected any content on server—including [Tells]—will go no further than insinuation. Put another way, scenes must be "fade to black". They must also be in private settings, such as behind locked doors or player-owned [[Properties and Rentals\|property]].
	# The following scenes are not allowed to be roleplayed in any capacity:		# The following scenes are not allowed to be roleplayed in any capacity:
	## Sexual assault, battery or rape;		## Sexual assault, battery or rape;

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The following rules must be observed when playing on ''[[The Domains of Dread]].''

# All messages which are not in character must be demarcated with "// [text]", allowing it to be highlighted as out of character in the chat window. Out of character messages should be broadcast with moderation; any discussion held this way for more than a few messages should be on the [[Discord]], instead.
# Should anyone request that you do not send them [Tells], immediately discontinue sending any further [Tells]. If someone is deafened to [Tells], do not badger them to turn this feature back on.
# If you are to be away from the keyboard for a period longer than five minutes, please log out or bring yourself to the [[out of character experience]]. There is no automatic log out for periods of inactivity however whatever happens while your character is present but unresponsive will be handled in character. You may be logged out by a member of [[staff]] if you are away from the keyboard and in the way of an important non player character or resource.
# Everything that happens on server and in game outside of the out of character experience is canonical ''unless'' instructed otherwise by a member of staff. Actions cannot be performed by a character, out of character. Accidental interactions that are harmless to the roleplay may be voided with the consent of any observing parties.
# By being logged in and active, your character is expected to react in a matter appropriate to the world and whatever happens inside that world. Exceptions will be made only where there is sincere, player facing discomfort with the theme(s) of a scene to allow any affected player(s) an opportunity to recuse themselves and/or log out.
# You may not use, either the above or some other reason, as an excuse to subvert consequences. It is unacceptable to log out to avoid conflict or to refuse to roleplay the fallout of in character actions. Retaliatory log outs are considered hostile logging.
# While ''The Domains of Dread'' is intended for mature audiences where every participant is at least 18 years of age, we are not nor ever will be an erotic roleplay server. Erotic in this context is to mean any scene which is explicit regardless if that scene includes physical contact. You may have your character participate in sexual relations, but it is expected any content on server—including [Tells]—will go no further than insinuation. Put another way, scenes must be "fade to black". They must also be in private settings, such as behind locked rooms or [[Properties and Rentals|property]].
# The following scene subjects are not allowed to be roleplayed in any capacity:
## Sexual assault, battery or rape;
## Overly detailed and graphic depiction of torture;
## Overly detailed and graphic depiction of gore, dismemberment or murder;
## Themes which are intended to "bait", segue or incite sexual gratification even if consensual.
# You may not knowingly exploit bugs or unintended behavior which benefits you in a matter against the spirit of the server. The following examples are non exhaustive:
## Performing actions that reliably crash the server;
## Sidestepping while encumbered;
## Performing actions or taking positions that prevent enemies from moving, casting or attacking your character when they should be able to;
## Benefiting from an incorrectly implemented item, feat or spell.
# If an [[oubliette]] is entered with intent of reward—item, currency or experience—you must attempt to finish the oubliette, including killing hostile inhabitants. Attempting to reach the end of an oubliette or pilfering containers without engaging hostile inhabitants is forbidden. Shadowing parties who are killing hostile inhabitants while in stealth or invisibility is an applicable opt in should you be discovered.
# Logging out while inside oubliettes should be done only for circumstances of real life or lack of time, otherwise it will be considered hostile logging. You will be returned to a safe area once you have been logged out inside an oubliette after fifteen minutes.
# Other instances which may be considered hostile logging:
## Logging out during a player versus player engagement;
## Logging out during an event where a hostile entity, player or non player, is present;
## Logging out after escaping a hostile engagement but before the fifteen minute grace period has expired;
## Logging out when engaged by a [[Dread Figure]], hostile or otherwise.
# While not expected that everyone playing on ''The Domains of Dread'' will exercise perfect mastery over the English language, all scenes must be in English. Full sentences in another language should be written in English using the [[Languages|language toggles]] for ease of parsing. See this link also for information regarding highlight styles and how the chat system autoformats for punctuation and capitalization.
# Do not "corner" roleplay. Should a character prompt your character, assuming no reason to ignore them, do not ignore them even if only to emote silence or your character's deference. Continual participation ensures we foster a community where the world is reactive to all and everyone.
# Any "no contact" request cannot be enforced. It will however be taken with a dim view by members of staff should you continually seek interactions with the characters of players you have known trouble with out of character and may be used as evidence in a case about harassment.
# Characters are expected to develop, change or change their minds. However these shifts should be in degrees, not snap heel turns. A character you portray as suddenly "another character" may be grounds for a talk with staff.
# It is not required for a character to be a Dread Figure in order to be an antagonist, but they must observe all player versus player rules and won't enjoy Dread Figure specific exceptions.
# You may not mule between characters. Muling includes the gift or sale of items to another player in full cognizance that they will in turn gift or sell you the items back on a different character of yours. You may purchase items which you have sold to a vendor on a different character so long as 24 real-world hours have passed and the items are still present on the vendor.
# You may use [Tells] to organize in-character meetings. Do note that no roleplay conducted through [Tells] will ever be canon. You should not use [Tells] as a false pretext to meet someone for the purposes of player versus player.
# Amendments to these rules will be announced on the announcements channel on the Discord.

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	The following rules must be observed during play on ''[[The Domains of Dread]].''		The following rules must be observed during play on ''[[The Domains of Dread]].''

	# All messages not in character must be demarcated with "// [text]", allowing highlight as an out of character message. Out of character messages ~~are to~~ be ~~used in~~ moderation; any discussion held this way longer than for a handful of replies should be on the [[Discord]], instead.		# All messages not in character must be demarcated with "<code>// [text]</code>", allowing highlight as an out of character message. Out of character messages should be sent with moderation; any discussion held this way longer than for a handful of replies should be on the [[Discord]], instead.
	# Everyone has the right to request that you do not send them [Tells]. You must observe their request and discontinue sending any [Tells] if this happens. This includes badgering anyone who are deafened to [Tells] to turn the feature back on. [[Staff, Requirements and Applications\|Game Masters]] may always send [Tells] to any player.		# Everyone has the right to request that you do not send them <code>[Tells]</code>. You must observe their request and discontinue sending any <code>[Tells]</code> if this happens. This includes badgering anyone who are deafened to <code>[Tells]</code> to turn the feature back on. [[Staff, Requirements and Applications\|Game Masters]] may always send <code>[Tells]</code> to any player.
	# If you know you are going to be away from the keyboard longer than for five minutes, please log out or bring yourself to the [[out of character experience]]. There is no automatic log out for inactivity. You may be logged out by staff should you be away from the keyboard and obstructing an important non player character or resource.		# If you know you are going to be away from the keyboard longer than for five minutes, please log out or bring yourself to the [[out of character experience]]. There is no automatic log out for inactivity. You may be logged out by staff should you be away from the keyboard and obstructing an important non player character or resource.
	# All interactions on server and in game outside of the out of character experience are canon ''unless'' instructed otherwise by a Game Master. Actions cannot be performed by a character, out of character. Accidental interactions harmless to the roleplay may be voided with ~~the~~ consent of observing parties.		# All interactions on server and in game outside the out of character experience are canon ''unless'' instructed otherwise by a Game Master. Actions cannot be performed by a character, out of character. Accidental interactions harmless to the roleplay may be voided with consent of any observing parties.
	# By being logged in and active, your character is expected to react in a matter appropriate to themselves in response to whatever happens within that world. Exceptions ~~are made only~~ where there is sincere, player discomfort with ~~the theme(s) of~~ a scene to allow any affected player(s) an opportunity to recuse themselves and/or log out. You should not punish these characters after the fact for not being present if it is known that they were not present for this reason.		# By being logged in and active, your character is expected to react in a matter appropriate to themselves in response to whatever happens within that world. Exceptions include where there is sincere ''player'' discomfort with a scene to allow any affected player(s) an opportunity to recuse themselves and/or log out. You should not punish these characters after the fact for not being present if it is known that they were not present for this reason.
	# You may not use, either the above or some other reason, as an excuse to subvert consequences. It is unacceptable to log out to avoid conflict or refuse to roleplay the fallout of in character actions. Retaliatory log outs are considered hostile logging and are forbidden.		# You may not use, either the above or some other reason, as an excuse to subvert consequences. It is unacceptable to log out to avoid conflict or refuse to roleplay the fallout of in character actions. Retaliatory log outs are considered hostile logging and are forbidden.
	# While ''The Domains of Dread'' is intended for mature audiences where every participant is at least 18 years of age, we are not nor ever will be an erotic roleplay server. Erotic in this context is to mean any ~~scenes~~ which ~~are~~ explicit regardless ~~if that scene includes~~ physical contact. You may have your character participate in sexual relations, but it is expected that content on server—including [Tells]—will go no further than insinuation. Put another way, scenes must be "fade to black". They must also be in private settings, such as behind locked doors or ~~player~~-owned [[Properties and Rentals\|property]].		# While ''The Domains of Dread'' is intended for mature audiences where every participant is at least '''18 years of age''', we are not nor ever will be an erotic roleplay server. Erotic in this context is to mean any scene which is explicit regardless of physical contact. You may have your character participate in sexual relations, but it is expected that content on server—including in <code>[Tells]</code>—will go no further than insinuation. Put another way, scenes must be "fade to black". They must also be in private settings, such as behind locked doors or character-owned [[Properties and Rentals\|property]].
	# The following scenes are not allowed to be roleplayed in any capacity:		# The following scenes are not allowed to be roleplayed in any capacity:
	## Sexual assault, battery or rape;		## Sexual assault, battery or rape;
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	## Themes intended to "bait", segue into or incite sexual gratification even if consensual and without physical relations.		## Themes intended to "bait", segue into or incite sexual gratification even if consensual and without physical relations.
	# You may not knowingly exploit bugs or unintended behavior to benefit yourself in a manner against the spirit of the server. The following examples are non exhaustive:		# You may not knowingly exploit bugs or unintended behavior to benefit yourself in a manner against the spirit of the server. The following examples are non exhaustive:
	## Performing actions ~~that~~ reliably crash the server;		## Performing actions which reliably crash the server;
	## Sidestepping while encumbered;		## Sidestepping while encumbered;
	## Performing actions or taking positions ~~that~~ prevent enemies from moving, casting or attacking your character when they should be able to;		## Performing actions or taking positions which prevent enemies from moving, casting or attacking your character when they should be able to;
	## Benefiting from an incorrectly implemented item, feat or spell.		## Benefiting from an incorrectly implemented item, feat or spell;
			## Not expressing due diligence to report these instances using the bug report system.
	# If an [[oubliette]] is entered with intent of reward—item, currency or experience—you must attempt to finish the oubliette, including killing hostile inhabitants. Attempting to reach the end of an oubliette or pilfering containers without engaging hostile inhabitants is forbidden. Shadowing parties who are killing hostile inhabitants while in stealth or invisibility is an applicable opt in should you be discovered.		# If an [[oubliette]] is entered with intent of reward—item, currency or experience—you must attempt to finish the oubliette, including killing hostile inhabitants. Attempting to reach the end of an oubliette or pilfering containers without engaging hostile inhabitants is forbidden. Shadowing parties who are killing hostile inhabitants while in stealth or invisibility is an applicable opt in should you be discovered.
	# Logging out while inside oubliettes should be done only for circumstances of real life or lack of time, otherwise it will be considered hostile logging. You will be returned to a safe area once you have been logged out inside an oubliette after fifteen minutes.		# Logging out while inside oubliettes should be done only for circumstances of real life or lack of time, otherwise it will be considered hostile logging. You will be returned to a safe area once you have been logged out inside an oubliette after fifteen minutes.
	# Other instances which may be considered hostile logging:		# Other instances which may be considered hostile logging:
	## Logging out during a character versus character engagement;		## Logging out during a character versus character engagement;
	## Logging out during an event where a hostile entity, ~~player~~ character or non player character, is present;		## Logging out during an event where a hostile entity, character or non player character, is present;
	## Logging out after escaping a hostile engagement but before the fifteen minute grace period has expired;		## Logging out after escaping a hostile engagement but before the fifteen minute grace period has expired;
	## Logging out when engaged by a [[Dread Figure]], hostile or otherwise.		## Logging out when engaged by a [[Dread Figure]], hostile or otherwise.
	# While not expected that everyone playing on ''The Domains of Dread'' will exercise perfect mastery over the English language, all scenes must be in English. Full sentences in another language should be written in English using the [[Languages\|language toggles]] for ease of parsing. See this link also for information regarding highlight styles and how the chat system autoformats for punctuation and capitalization.		# While not expected that everyone playing on ''The Domains of Dread'' will exercise perfect mastery over the English language, all scenes must be in English. Full sentences in another language should be written in English using the [[Languages\|language toggles]] for ease of parsing. See this link also for information regarding highlight styles and how the chat system autoformats for punctuation and capitalization.
	# Do not "corner" roleplay. Should a character prompt your character, assuming no reason to ignore them, do not ignore them even if only to emote silence or your character's deference. This is ~~all~~ to ~~help~~ ensure that the setting remains alive and willing to respond to ~~effort put forth by other players~~.		# Do not "corner" roleplay. Should a character prompt your character, assuming no reason to ignore them, do not ignore them even if only to emote silence or your character's deference. This is to ensure that the setting remains alive and willing to respond to characters.
	# Any "no contact" request cannot be enforced. It will however be taken with a dim view by Game Masters should you continually seek interactions with characters of players you have known trouble with out of character, and may be used as evidence in a case about harassment.		# Any "no contact" request cannot be enforced. It will however be taken with a dim view by Game Masters should you continually seek interactions with characters of players you have known trouble with out of character, and may be used as evidence in a case about harassment.
	# Characters are expected to develop, change or change their minds. However these [[Alignment\|slides]] must be in degrees, not snap heel turns. A character you portray as suddenly "another character" or alignment may be grounds for a ~~talk~~ with Game Masters.		# Characters are expected to develop, change or change their minds. However these [[Alignment\|slides]] must be in degrees, not snap heel turns. A character you portray as suddenly "another character" or alignment may be grounds for a discussion with Game Masters.
	# It is not required for a character to be a Dread Figure in order to be an antagonist, but they must observe all character versus character rules and won't enjoy Dread Figure specific exceptions.		# It is not required for a character to be a Dread Figure in order to be an antagonist, but they must observe all character versus character rules and won't enjoy Dread Figure specific exceptions.
	# You may not mule between characters. Muling includes the gift or sale of items to another ~~player~~ character in full cognizance that they will in turn gift or sell you the items back on a different character of yours. You may purchase items which you have sold to a vendor on a different character so long as 24 real-world hours have passed and the items are still present on the vendor.		# You may not mule between characters. Muling includes the gift or sale of items to another character in full cognizance that they will in turn gift or sell you the items back on a different character of yours. You may purchase items which you have sold to a vendor on a different character so long as 24 real-world hours have passed and the items are still present on the vendor.
	# You may use [Tells] to organize in-character meetings. Do note that no roleplay conducted through [Tells] will ever be canon. You should not use [Tells] as a false pretext to meet someone for the purposes of character versus character.		# You may use <code>[Tells]</code> to organize in-character meetings. Do note that no roleplay conducted through <code>[Tells]</code> will ever be canon. You should not use <code>[Tells]</code> as a false pretext to meet someone for the purposes of character versus character.
	# Amendments to these rules will be announced on the announcements channel on the Discord.		# Amendments to these rules will be announced on the announcements channel on the Discord.

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	# Logging out while inside oubliettes should be done only for circumstances of real life or lack of time, otherwise it will be considered hostile logging. You will be returned to a safe area once you have been logged out inside an oubliette after fifteen minutes.		# Logging out while inside oubliettes should be done only for circumstances of real life or lack of time, otherwise it will be considered hostile logging. You will be returned to a safe area once you have been logged out inside an oubliette after fifteen minutes.
	# Other instances which may be considered hostile logging:		# Other instances which may be considered hostile logging:
	## Logging out during a ~~player~~ versus ~~player~~ engagement;		## Logging out during a character versus character engagement;
	## Logging out during an event where a hostile entity, player or non player, is present;		## Logging out during an event where a hostile entity, player character or non player character, is present;
	## Logging out after escaping a hostile engagement but before the fifteen minute grace period has expired;		## Logging out after escaping a hostile engagement but before the fifteen minute grace period has expired;
	## Logging out when engaged by a [[Dread Figure]], hostile or otherwise.		## Logging out when engaged by a [[Dread Figure]], hostile or otherwise.
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	# Any "no contact" request cannot be enforced. It will however be taken with a dim view by Game Masters should you continually seek interactions with characters of players you have known trouble with out of character, and may be used as evidence in a case about harassment.		# Any "no contact" request cannot be enforced. It will however be taken with a dim view by Game Masters should you continually seek interactions with characters of players you have known trouble with out of character, and may be used as evidence in a case about harassment.
	# Characters are expected to develop, change or change their minds. However these [[Alignment\|slides]] must be in degrees, not snap heel turns. A character you portray as suddenly "another character" or alignment may be grounds for a talk with Game Masters.		# Characters are expected to develop, change or change their minds. However these [[Alignment\|slides]] must be in degrees, not snap heel turns. A character you portray as suddenly "another character" or alignment may be grounds for a talk with Game Masters.
	# It is not required for a character to be a Dread Figure in order to be an antagonist, but they must observe all ~~player~~ versus ~~player~~ rules and won't enjoy Dread Figure specific exceptions.		# It is not required for a character to be a Dread Figure in order to be an antagonist, but they must observe all character versus character rules and won't enjoy Dread Figure specific exceptions.
	# You may not mule between characters. Muling includes the gift or sale of items to another player in full cognizance that they will in turn gift or sell you the items back on a different character of yours. You may purchase items which you have sold to a vendor on a different character so long as 24 real-world hours have passed and the items are still present on the vendor.		# You may not mule between characters. Muling includes the gift or sale of items to another player character in full cognizance that they will in turn gift or sell you the items back on a different character of yours. You may purchase items which you have sold to a vendor on a different character so long as 24 real-world hours have passed and the items are still present on the vendor.
	# You may use [Tells] to organize in-character meetings. Do note that no roleplay conducted through [Tells] will ever be canon. You should not use [Tells] as a false pretext to meet someone for the purposes of ~~player~~ versus ~~player~~.		# You may use [Tells] to organize in-character meetings. Do note that no roleplay conducted through [Tells] will ever be canon. You should not use [Tells] as a false pretext to meet someone for the purposes of character versus character.
	# Amendments to these rules will be announced on the announcements channel on the Discord.		# Amendments to these rules will be announced on the announcements channel on the Discord.

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	The following rules must be observed ~~when playing~~ on ''[[The Domains of Dread]].''		The following rules must be observed during play on ''[[The Domains of Dread]].''

	# All messages ~~which are~~ not in character must be demarcated with "// [text]", allowing ~~it to be highlighted~~ as out of character ~~in the chat window~~. Out of character messages are to be used in moderation; any discussion held this way longer than for a handful of ~~messages~~ should be on the [[Discord]], instead.		# All messages not in character must be demarcated with "// [text]", allowing highlight as an out of character message. Out of character messages are to be used in moderation; any discussion held this way longer than for a handful of replies should be on the [[Discord]], instead.
	# Everyone has the right to request that you do not send them [Tells]. You must observe their request and discontinue sending any [Tells] if this happens. This includes badgering anyone to turn the feature back on ~~who are deafened to~~ [Tells].		# Everyone has the right to request that you do not send them [Tells]. You must observe their request and discontinue sending any [Tells] if this happens. This includes badgering anyone who are deafened to [Tells] to turn the feature back on. [[Staff, Requirements and Applications\|Game Masters]] may always send [Tells] to any player.
	# If you know you are going to be away from the keyboard ~~for~~ longer than five minutes, please log out or bring yourself to the [[out of character experience]]. There is no automatic log out for inactivity. You may be logged out by ~~a member of [[~~staff~~]] if~~ you ~~are~~ away from the keyboard ~~while in the way of~~ an important non player character or resource.		# If you know you are going to be away from the keyboard longer than for five minutes, please log out or bring yourself to the [[out of character experience]]. There is no automatic log out for inactivity. You may be logged out by staff should you be away from the keyboard and obstructing an important non player character or resource.
	# All interactions on server and in game outside of the out of character experience are canon ''unless'' instructed otherwise by a ~~member of staff~~. Actions cannot be performed by a character, out of character. Accidental interactions harmless to the roleplay may be voided with the consent of ~~any~~ observing parties.		# All interactions on server and in game outside of the out of character experience are canon ''unless'' instructed otherwise by a Game Master. Actions cannot be performed by a character, out of character. Accidental interactions harmless to the roleplay may be voided with the consent of observing parties.
	# By being logged in and active, your character is expected to react in a matter appropriate to themselves in response to whatever happens within that world. Exceptions are made only where there is sincere, player discomfort with the theme(s) of a scene to allow any affected player(s) an opportunity to recuse themselves and/or log out. You should not punish these characters after the fact for not being present if it is known that they were not present for this reason.		# By being logged in and active, your character is expected to react in a matter appropriate to themselves in response to whatever happens within that world. Exceptions are made only where there is sincere, player discomfort with the theme(s) of a scene to allow any affected player(s) an opportunity to recuse themselves and/or log out. You should not punish these characters after the fact for not being present if it is known that they were not present for this reason.
	# You may not use, either the above or some other reason, as an excuse to subvert consequences. It is unacceptable to log out to avoid conflict or to refuse to roleplay the fallout of in character actions. Retaliatory log outs are considered hostile logging.		# You may not use, either the above or some other reason, as an excuse to subvert consequences. It is unacceptable to log out to avoid conflict or refuse to roleplay the fallout of in character actions. Retaliatory log outs are considered hostile logging and are forbidden.
	# While ''The Domains of Dread'' is intended for mature audiences where every participant is at least 18 years of age, we are not nor ever will be an erotic roleplay server. Erotic in this context is to mean any scene which is explicit regardless if that scene includes physical contact. You may have your character participate in sexual relations, but it is expected any content on server—including [Tells]—will go no further than insinuation. Put another way, scenes must be "fade to black". They must also be in private settings, such as behind locked rooms or [[Properties and Rentals\|property]].		# While ''The Domains of Dread'' is intended for mature audiences where every participant is at least 18 years of age, we are not nor ever will be an erotic roleplay server. Erotic in this context is to mean any scene which is explicit regardless if that scene includes physical contact. You may have your character participate in sexual relations, but it is expected any content on server—including [Tells]—will go no further than insinuation. Put another way, scenes must be "fade to black". They must also be in private settings, such as behind locked rooms or [[Properties and Rentals\|property]].
	# The following ~~scene subjects~~ are not allowed to be roleplayed in any capacity:		# The following scenes are not allowed to be roleplayed in any capacity:
	## Sexual assault, battery or rape;		## Sexual assault, battery or rape;
	## Overly detailed and graphic depiction of torture;		## Overly detailed and graphic depiction of torture;
	## Overly detailed and graphic depiction of gore, dismemberment or murder;		## Overly detailed and graphic depiction of gore, dismemberment or murder;
	## Themes ~~which are~~ intended to "bait", segue into or incite sexual gratification even if consensual.		## Themes intended to "bait", segue into or incite sexual gratification even if consensual and without physical relations.
	# You may not knowingly exploit bugs or unintended behavior ~~which benefits you~~ in a manner against the spirit of the server. The following examples are non exhaustive:		# You may not knowingly exploit bugs or unintended behavior to benefit yourself in a manner against the spirit of the server. The following examples are non exhaustive:
	## Performing actions that reliably crash the server;		## Performing actions that reliably crash the server;
	## Sidestepping while encumbered;		## Sidestepping while encumbered;
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	# While not expected that everyone playing on ''The Domains of Dread'' will exercise perfect mastery over the English language, all scenes must be in English. Full sentences in another language should be written in English using the [[Languages\|language toggles]] for ease of parsing. See this link also for information regarding highlight styles and how the chat system autoformats for punctuation and capitalization.		# While not expected that everyone playing on ''The Domains of Dread'' will exercise perfect mastery over the English language, all scenes must be in English. Full sentences in another language should be written in English using the [[Languages\|language toggles]] for ease of parsing. See this link also for information regarding highlight styles and how the chat system autoformats for punctuation and capitalization.
	# Do not "corner" roleplay. Should a character prompt your character, assuming no reason to ignore them, do not ignore them even if only to emote silence or your character's deference. This is all to help ensure that the setting remains alive and willing to respond to effort put forth by other players.		# Do not "corner" roleplay. Should a character prompt your character, assuming no reason to ignore them, do not ignore them even if only to emote silence or your character's deference. This is all to help ensure that the setting remains alive and willing to respond to effort put forth by other players.
	# Any "no contact" request cannot be enforced. It will however be taken with a dim view by ~~members of staff~~ should you continually seek interactions with ~~the~~ characters of players you have known trouble with out of character and may be used as evidence in a case about harassment.		# Any "no contact" request cannot be enforced. It will however be taken with a dim view by Game Masters should you continually seek interactions with characters of players you have known trouble with out of character, and may be used as evidence in a case about harassment.
	# Characters are expected to develop, change or change their minds. However these ~~shifts should~~ be in degrees, not snap heel turns. A character you portray as suddenly "another character" may be grounds for a talk with ~~staff~~.		# Characters are expected to develop, change or change their minds. However these [[Alignment\|slides]] must be in degrees, not snap heel turns. A character you portray as suddenly "another character" or alignment may be grounds for a talk with Game Masters.
	# It is not required for a character to be a Dread Figure in order to be an antagonist, but they must observe all player versus player rules and won't enjoy Dread Figure specific exceptions.		# It is not required for a character to be a Dread Figure in order to be an antagonist, but they must observe all player versus player rules and won't enjoy Dread Figure specific exceptions.
	# You may not mule between characters. Muling includes the gift or sale of items to another player in full cognizance that they will in turn gift or sell you the items back on a different character of yours. You may purchase items which you have sold to a vendor on a different character so long as 24 real-world hours have passed and the items are still present on the vendor.		# You may not mule between characters. Muling includes the gift or sale of items to another player in full cognizance that they will in turn gift or sell you the items back on a different character of yours. You may purchase items which you have sold to a vendor on a different character so long as 24 real-world hours have passed and the items are still present on the vendor.
	# You may use [Tells] to organize in-character meetings. Do note that no roleplay conducted through [Tells] will ever be canon. You should not use [Tells] as a false pretext to meet someone for the purposes of player versus player.		# You may use [Tells] to organize in-character meetings. Do note that no roleplay conducted through [Tells] will ever be canon. You should not use [Tells] as a false pretext to meet someone for the purposes of player versus player.
	# Amendments to these rules will be announced on the announcements channel on the Discord.		# Amendments to these rules will be announced on the announcements channel on the Discord.

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	The following rules must be observed when playing on ''[[The Domains of Dread]].''		The following rules must be observed when playing on ''[[The Domains of Dread]].''

	# All messages which are not in character must be demarcated with "// [text]", allowing it to be highlighted as out of character in the chat window. Out of character messages ~~should~~ be ~~broadcast with~~ moderation; any discussion held this way for ~~more than~~ a ~~few~~ messages should be on the [[Discord]], instead.		# All messages which are not in character must be demarcated with "// [text]", allowing it to be highlighted as out of character in the chat window. Out of character messages are to be used in moderation; any discussion held this way longer than for a handful of messages should be on the [[Discord]], instead.
	# ~~Should anyone~~ request that you do not send them [Tells]~~, immediately~~ discontinue sending any ~~further~~ [Tells]. ~~If someone is~~ deafened to [Tells]~~, do not badger them to turn this feature back on~~.		# Everyone has the right to request that you do not send them [Tells]. You must observe their request and discontinue sending any [Tells] if this happens. This includes badgering anyone to turn the feature back on who are deafened to [Tells].
	# If you are to be away from the keyboard for ~~a period~~ longer than five minutes, please log out or bring yourself to the [[out of character experience]]. There is no automatic log out for ~~periods of~~ inactivity ~~however whatever happens while your character is present but unresponsive will be handled in character~~. You may be logged out by a member of [[staff]] if you are away from the keyboard ~~and~~ in the way of an important non player character or resource.		# If you know you are going to be away from the keyboard for longer than five minutes, please log out or bring yourself to the [[out of character experience]]. There is no automatic log out for inactivity. You may be logged out by a member of [[staff]] if you are away from the keyboard while in the way of an important non player character or resource.
	# ~~Everything that happens~~ on server and in game outside of the out of character experience ~~is canonical~~ ''unless'' instructed otherwise by a member of staff. Actions cannot be performed by a character, out of character. Accidental interactions ~~that are~~ harmless to the roleplay may be voided with the consent of any observing parties.		# All interactions on server and in game outside of the out of character experience are canon ''unless'' instructed otherwise by a member of staff. Actions cannot be performed by a character, out of character. Accidental interactions harmless to the roleplay may be voided with the consent of any observing parties.
	# By being logged in and active, your character is expected to react in a matter appropriate to ~~the world and~~ whatever happens ~~inside~~ that world. Exceptions ~~will be~~ made only where there is sincere, player ~~facing~~ discomfort with the theme(s) of a scene to allow any affected player(s) an opportunity to recuse themselves and/or log out.		# By being logged in and active, your character is expected to react in a matter appropriate to themselves in response to whatever happens within that world. Exceptions are made only where there is sincere, player discomfort with the theme(s) of a scene to allow any affected player(s) an opportunity to recuse themselves and/or log out. You should not punish these characters after the fact for not being present if it is known that they were not present for this reason.
	# You may not use, either the above or some other reason, as an excuse to subvert consequences. It is unacceptable to log out to avoid conflict or to refuse to roleplay the fallout of in character actions. Retaliatory log outs are considered hostile logging.		# You may not use, either the above or some other reason, as an excuse to subvert consequences. It is unacceptable to log out to avoid conflict or to refuse to roleplay the fallout of in character actions. Retaliatory log outs are considered hostile logging.
	# While ''The Domains of Dread'' is intended for mature audiences where every participant is at least 18 years of age, we are not nor ever will be an erotic roleplay server. Erotic in this context is to mean any scene which is explicit regardless if that scene includes physical contact. You may have your character participate in sexual relations, but it is expected any content on server—including [Tells]—will go no further than insinuation. Put another way, scenes must be "fade to black". They must also be in private settings, such as behind locked rooms or [[Properties and Rentals\|property]].		# While ''The Domains of Dread'' is intended for mature audiences where every participant is at least 18 years of age, we are not nor ever will be an erotic roleplay server. Erotic in this context is to mean any scene which is explicit regardless if that scene includes physical contact. You may have your character participate in sexual relations, but it is expected any content on server—including [Tells]—will go no further than insinuation. Put another way, scenes must be "fade to black". They must also be in private settings, such as behind locked rooms or [[Properties and Rentals\|property]].
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	## Overly detailed and graphic depiction of torture;		## Overly detailed and graphic depiction of torture;
	## Overly detailed and graphic depiction of gore, dismemberment or murder;		## Overly detailed and graphic depiction of gore, dismemberment or murder;
	## Themes which are intended to "bait", segue or incite sexual gratification even if consensual.		## Themes which are intended to "bait", segue into or incite sexual gratification even if consensual.
	# You may not knowingly exploit bugs or unintended behavior which benefits you in a ~~matter~~ against the spirit of the server. The following examples are non exhaustive:		# You may not knowingly exploit bugs or unintended behavior which benefits you in a manner against the spirit of the server. The following examples are non exhaustive:
	## Performing actions that reliably crash the server;		## Performing actions that reliably crash the server;
	## Sidestepping while encumbered;		## Sidestepping while encumbered;
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	## Logging out when engaged by a [[Dread Figure]], hostile or otherwise.		## Logging out when engaged by a [[Dread Figure]], hostile or otherwise.
	# While not expected that everyone playing on ''The Domains of Dread'' will exercise perfect mastery over the English language, all scenes must be in English. Full sentences in another language should be written in English using the [[Languages\|language toggles]] for ease of parsing. See this link also for information regarding highlight styles and how the chat system autoformats for punctuation and capitalization.		# While not expected that everyone playing on ''The Domains of Dread'' will exercise perfect mastery over the English language, all scenes must be in English. Full sentences in another language should be written in English using the [[Languages\|language toggles]] for ease of parsing. See this link also for information regarding highlight styles and how the chat system autoformats for punctuation and capitalization.
	# Do not "corner" roleplay. Should a character prompt your character, assuming no reason to ignore them, do not ignore them even if only to emote silence or your character's deference. ~~Continual participation ensures we foster a community where the world~~ is ~~reactive~~ to ~~all~~ and ~~everyone~~.		# Do not "corner" roleplay. Should a character prompt your character, assuming no reason to ignore them, do not ignore them even if only to emote silence or your character's deference. This is all to help ensure that the setting remains alive and willing to respond to effort put forth by other players.
	# Any "no contact" request cannot be enforced. It will however be taken with a dim view by members of staff should you continually seek interactions with the characters of players you have known trouble with out of character and may be used as evidence in a case about harassment.		# Any "no contact" request cannot be enforced. It will however be taken with a dim view by members of staff should you continually seek interactions with the characters of players you have known trouble with out of character and may be used as evidence in a case about harassment.
	# Characters are expected to develop, change or change their minds. However these shifts should be in degrees, not snap heel turns. A character you portray as suddenly "another character" may be grounds for a talk with staff.		# Characters are expected to develop, change or change their minds. However these shifts should be in degrees, not snap heel turns. A character you portray as suddenly "another character" may be grounds for a talk with staff.