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Sindt: /* Discord */

2024-05-20T00:35:21Z

Discord

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	We highly recommend that all players and prospective players join our Discord channel, as that is where we post all updates, and it is the primary channel for arranging scenes and plots. While it is not required, please note that if you don't join, you may miss out on scenes or communications. Players and staff are expected to adhere to all of our polices, as well as Discord's, while using the server. Failure to do so will result in loss of Discord privileges and potentially removal from the game.		We highly recommend that all players and prospective players join our Discord channel, as that is where we post all updates, and it is the primary channel for arranging scenes and plots. While it is not required, please note that if you don't join, you may miss out on scenes or communications. Players and staff are expected to adhere to all of our polices, as well as Discord's, while using the server. Failure to do so will result in loss of Discord privileges and potentially removal from the game.

	Our Discord server is meant for active staff, players, and prospective players. We do not want "lurkers"~~. Therefore~~, we reserve the right to remove either players or prospective players based on a lack of activity on the game. Players removed for inactivity reasons are always welcome to return whenever they can. However, if you have clearly communicated to us that you are still interested and have demonstrated a genuine desire to participate, you shouldn't have to worry about removal from Discord even if you haven't been in a scene recently.		Our Discord server is meant for active staff, players, and prospective players. We do not want "lurkers." If it has been over 2 months and we have received no notice from a prospective player that they are either planning to apply or are already in the process of applying, we reserve the right to remove them.

	== Exclusive Content Usage Rights ==		== Exclusive Content Usage Rights ==

Andromeda: /* Discord */

2024-03-25T05:33:16Z

Discord

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	We highly recommend that all players and prospective players join our Discord channel, as that is where we post all updates, and it is the primary channel for arranging scenes and plots. While it is not required, please note that if you don't join, you may miss out on scenes or communications. Players and staff are expected to adhere to all of our polices, as well as Discord's, while using the server. Failure to do so will result in loss of Discord privileges and potentially removal from the game.		We highly recommend that all players and prospective players join our Discord channel, as that is where we post all updates, and it is the primary channel for arranging scenes and plots. While it is not required, please note that if you don't join, you may miss out on scenes or communications. Players and staff are expected to adhere to all of our polices, as well as Discord's, while using the server. Failure to do so will result in loss of Discord privileges and potentially removal from the game.

	Our Discord server is meant for active staff, players, and prospective players. We do not want "lurkers". Therefore, we reserve the right to remove either players or prospective players based on a lack of activity on the game. Players removed for inactivity reasons are always welcome to return whenever they can. However, if you have clearly communicated to us that you are still interested and have demonstrated a genuine desire to participate, you shouldn't have to worry about removal from Discord if you haven't been in a scene recently.		Our Discord server is meant for active staff, players, and prospective players. We do not want "lurkers". Therefore, we reserve the right to remove either players or prospective players based on a lack of activity on the game. Players removed for inactivity reasons are always welcome to return whenever they can. However, if you have clearly communicated to us that you are still interested and have demonstrated a genuine desire to participate, you shouldn't have to worry about removal from Discord even if you haven't been in a scene recently.

	== Exclusive Content Usage Rights ==		== Exclusive Content Usage Rights ==

Andromeda: /* Discord */

2024-03-25T05:32:30Z

Discord

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	We highly recommend that all players and prospective players join our Discord channel, as that is where we post all updates, and it is the primary channel for arranging scenes and plots. While it is not required, please note that if you don't join, you may miss out on scenes or communications. Players and staff are expected to adhere to all of our polices, as well as Discord's, while using the server. Failure to do so will result in loss of Discord privileges and potentially removal from the game.		We highly recommend that all players and prospective players join our Discord channel, as that is where we post all updates, and it is the primary channel for arranging scenes and plots. While it is not required, please note that if you don't join, you may miss out on scenes or communications. Players and staff are expected to adhere to all of our polices, as well as Discord's, while using the server. Failure to do so will result in loss of Discord privileges and potentially removal from the game.

	Our Discord server is meant for active staff, players, and prospective players. We do not want "lurkers". Therefore, we reserve the right to remove either players or prospective players based on a lack of activity on the game.		Our Discord server is meant for active staff, players, and prospective players. We do not want "lurkers". Therefore, we reserve the right to remove either players or prospective players based on a lack of activity on the game. Players removed for inactivity reasons are always welcome to return whenever they can. However, if you have clearly communicated to us that you are still interested and have demonstrated a genuine desire to participate, you shouldn't have to worry about removal from Discord if you haven't been in a scene recently.

	== Exclusive Content Usage Rights ==		== Exclusive Content Usage Rights ==

Andromeda at 23:35, 2 February 2024

2024-02-02T23:35:11Z

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	Failure to comply with these rules may result in disciplinary action, including dismissal from the game should the offense be severe enough.		Failure to comply with these rules may result in disciplinary action, including dismissal from the game should the offense be severe enough.

			=== Discord ===
			We highly recommend that all players and prospective players join our Discord channel, as that is where we post all updates, and it is the primary channel for arranging scenes and plots. While it is not required, please note that if you don't join, you may miss out on scenes or communications. Players and staff are expected to adhere to all of our polices, as well as Discord's, while using the server. Failure to do so will result in loss of Discord privileges and potentially removal from the game.

			Our Discord server is meant for active staff, players, and prospective players. We do not want "lurkers". Therefore, we reserve the right to remove either players or prospective players based on a lack of activity on the game.

	== Exclusive Content Usage Rights ==		== Exclusive Content Usage Rights ==
	Any content created by players and published on this game or its affiliated channels will be considered available to the staff of PAX REPUBLICA: A STAR WARS MUSH and/or others under Creative Commons License [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/ CC BY-NC-SA 3.0] unless otherwise noted. This includes art, descriptions, objects, code, and any other written composition or other player-generated content created specifically for the purposes of this particular game. This does not include assets and/or intellectual properties that already belong to other entities, such as characters and imagery created by Lucasfilm or Disney, only content unique to a player.		Any content created by players and published on this game or its affiliated channels will be considered available to the staff of PAX REPUBLICA: A STAR WARS MUSH and/or others under Creative Commons License [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/ CC BY-NC-SA 3.0] unless otherwise noted. This includes art, descriptions, objects, code, and any other written composition or other player-generated content created specifically for the purposes of this particular game. This does not include assets and/or intellectual properties that already belong to other entities, such as characters and imagery created by Lucasfilm or Disney, only content unique to a player.

Andromeda: /* Consent */

2024-01-07T08:48:42Z

Consent

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	What is consent? Consent means that a player has the right to refuse certain actions and activities based on their wishes and comfort level in the context of a given situation. No player is required to play out scenes which they are not comfortable with, or simply do not wish to play. Consent also means that players must be able to make informed decisions about their character's actions and consequences, though it does not mean that they are able to outright refuse the consequences of their actions.		What is consent? Consent means that a player has the right to refuse certain actions and activities based on their wishes and comfort level in the context of a given situation. No player is required to play out scenes which they are not comfortable with, or simply do not wish to play. Consent also means that players must be able to make informed decisions about their character's actions and consequences, though it does not mean that they are able to outright refuse the consequences of their actions.

	For example, if a wanted criminal PC approaches a Republic officer, the GM will inform the player that this may result in their character either coming to harm, being taken prisoner, or possibly even death. The player can then make an informed decision about whether or not to follow through with that action. If they choose to do so, they accept the consequences of that action, and cannot avoid being shot at, taken prisoner, or even killed depending on how the scene unfolds, though they may choose not to play out the specifics of those consequences on-screen. Nevertheless, the character will still suffer whatever consequences the GM decides are appropriate. Consent cannot be used to save your character from the consequences of situations you knowingly and willfully entered into.		For example, if a wanted criminal PC approaches a Republic officer, the GM will inform the player that this may result in their character either coming to harm, being taken prisoner, or possibly even death. The player can then make an informed decision about whether or not to follow through with that action. If they choose to do so, they accept the consequences of that action, and cannot avoid being shot at, taken prisoner, or even killed depending on how the scene unfolds, though they may choose not to play out the specifics of those consequences on-screen. Nevertheless, the character will still suffer whatever consequences the GM or staff decides are appropriate. Consent cannot be used to save your character from the consequences of situations you knowingly and willfully entered into.

	If a scene is not being actively GM'd by a staff member or a staff-designated GM, it is up to the players to determine when consent is needed, and what consequences are appropriate for a given action. Staff will not enforce consequences for non-GM'd scenes, however be aware that consistently flouting the spirit of ICA = ICC (in-character actions equal in-character consequences) will likely result in other players not including you in scenes.		If a scene is not being actively GM'd by a staff member or a staff-designated GM, it is up to the players to determine when consent is needed, and what consequences are appropriate for a given action. Staff will not enforce consequences for non-GM'd scenes, however be aware that consistently flouting the spirit of ICA = ICC (in-character actions equal in-character consequences) will likely result in other players not including you in scenes.

Andromeda: /* Consent */

2024-01-07T08:44:37Z

Consent

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	For example, if a wanted criminal PC approaches a Republic officer, the GM will inform the player that this may result in their character either coming to harm, being taken prisoner, or possibly even death. The player can then make an informed decision about whether or not to follow through with that action. If they choose to do so, they accept the consequences of that action, and cannot avoid being shot at, taken prisoner, or even killed depending on how the scene unfolds, though they may choose not to play out the specifics of those consequences on-screen. Nevertheless, the character will still suffer whatever consequences the GM decides are appropriate. Consent cannot be used to save your character from the consequences of situations you knowingly and willfully entered into.		For example, if a wanted criminal PC approaches a Republic officer, the GM will inform the player that this may result in their character either coming to harm, being taken prisoner, or possibly even death. The player can then make an informed decision about whether or not to follow through with that action. If they choose to do so, they accept the consequences of that action, and cannot avoid being shot at, taken prisoner, or even killed depending on how the scene unfolds, though they may choose not to play out the specifics of those consequences on-screen. Nevertheless, the character will still suffer whatever consequences the GM decides are appropriate. Consent cannot be used to save your character from the consequences of situations you knowingly and willfully entered into.

	If a scene is not being actively GM'd by a staff member or a staff-designated GM, it is up to the players to determine when consent is needed, and what consequences are appropriate for a given action. Staff will not enforce consequences for non-GM'd scenes, however be aware that consistently flouting the spirit of ICA = ICC (in-character actions equal in-character consequences) will likely result in other players not including you in scenes~~, and potentially, you being asked to find another game to join~~.		If a scene is not being actively GM'd by a staff member or a staff-designated GM, it is up to the players to determine when consent is needed, and what consequences are appropriate for a given action. Staff will not enforce consequences for non-GM'd scenes, however be aware that consistently flouting the spirit of ICA = ICC (in-character actions equal in-character consequences) will likely result in other players not including you in scenes.

	The takeaway here is that no one can coerce you, the player, through rolls or otherwise, to force your character to behave in any way that is either against your OOC consent, or against your character's IC nature. See [[Combat & IC Conflict Resolution]] for details on how consent may apply to combat and other IC conflict resolution.		The takeaway here is that no one can coerce you, the player, through rolls or otherwise, to force your character to behave in any way that is either against your OOC consent, or against your character's IC nature. See [[Combat & IC Conflict Resolution]] for details on how consent may apply to combat and other IC conflict resolution.
	[[Category:Policy]] [[Category:Systems]]		[[Category:Policy]] [[Category:Systems]]

Andromeda: /* Security & Disciplinary Action */

2023-12-26T18:58:36Z

Security & Disciplinary Action

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	== Security & Disciplinary Action ==		== Security & Disciplinary Action ==
	~~'''~~Privacy~~'''~~		=== Privacy ===

	The staff of this game reserve the right to log commands executed. This is for the purpose of dealing with players who abuse the code for sinister purposes. Therefore if you wouldn't want what you're doing on the game to be seen by others, it's probably a good idea not to do it here. Additionally, please be aware that if you log onto the game either as a guest or a player, admin ''will'' see your IP address unless you are using a VPN service. Also be aware that we will see your IP address on the wiki as well, even if you are not logged into the site.		The staff of this game reserve the right to log commands executed. This is for the purpose of dealing with players who abuse the code for sinister purposes. Therefore if you wouldn't want what you're doing on the game to be seen by others, it's probably a good idea not to do it here. Additionally, please be aware that if you log onto the game either as a guest or a player, admin ''will'' see your IP address unless you are using a VPN service. Also be aware that we will see your IP address on the wiki as well, even if you are not logged into the site.
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	Providing RL contact or other private information to other players without permission of the owning player may result in disciplinary action taken by staff.		Providing RL contact or other private information to other players without permission of the owning player may result in disciplinary action taken by staff.

	~~'''~~Sexual Content~~'''~~		=== Sexual Content ===

	Any sexual content considered beyond a "PG-13" rating by the MPAA will not be tolerated anywhere on the game or on any of our officially affiliated channels. Any player(s) caught in violation of this will be dismissed from the game.		Any sexual content considered beyond a "PG-13" rating by the MPAA will not be tolerated anywhere on the game or on any of our officially affiliated channels. Any player(s) caught in violation of this will be dismissed from the game.
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	Posting pornographic links or links containing content that goes beyond MPAA's "PG-13" rating is also not allowed and is grounds for disciplinary action.		Posting pornographic links or links containing content that goes beyond MPAA's "PG-13" rating is also not allowed and is grounds for disciplinary action.

	~~'''~~False Evidence~~'''~~		=== False Evidence ===

	Doctored logs presented to staff in an attempt to falsely accuse others of policy breaches are grounds for disciplinary measures at the discretion of staff.		Doctored logs presented to staff in an attempt to falsely accuse others of policy breaches are grounds for disciplinary measures at the discretion of staff.

	~~'''~~Cheating/Code Exploits~~'''~~		=== Cheating/Code Exploits===

	Any code exploit created and/or used for the following purposes will be considered policy violations and will warrant disciplinary action against the offending player:		Any code exploit created and/or used for the following purposes will be considered policy violations and will warrant disciplinary action against the offending player:

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	# any other abusive action to the detriment of the game and/or other players		# any other abusive action to the detriment of the game and/or other players

	~~'''~~Transparency~~'''~~		=== Transparency===

	The playerbase will be notified of any disciplinary measure involving an access restriction to the game, in order to avoid confusion or unpleasant rumors forming regarding the reason for the ban.		The playerbase will be notified of any disciplinary measure involving an access restriction to the game, in order to avoid confusion or unpleasant rumors forming regarding the reason for the ban.

	However, be assured that no sensitive information will be divulged to the public.		However, be assured that no sensitive information will be divulged to the public.

	~~'''~~Harassment~~'''~~		=== Harassment ===

	If another player or staff member requests you to do any of the following, do as asked immediately:		If another player or staff member requests you to do any of the following, do as asked immediately:
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	# if the individual has in any way clearly communicated that your actions are causing them to become uncomfortable or upset, and they have asked you to stop		# if the individual has in any way clearly communicated that your actions are causing them to become uncomfortable or upset, and they have asked you to stop

	~~'''~~Illegal Activity~~'''~~		=== Illegal Activity===

	The passage of illegal information through the game or any of its associated channels is prohibited. This includes sharing information about websites that illegally distribute copyrighted material (e.g. comics, movies, TV series, or music) or encouraging their use. Before sharing about a site that distributes such material, please ensure that it does so in a fully legal fashion. If the content is free to view or download when it likely should be paid, this is a good indicator that it is not a legal or legitimate distributor. Furthermore, as we are a US-based community, all members are expected to adhere to US law regarding intellectual property and digital rights.		The passage of illegal information through the game or any of its associated channels is prohibited. This includes sharing information about websites that illegally distribute copyrighted material (e.g. comics, movies, TV series, or music) or encouraging their use. Before sharing about a site that distributes such material, please ensure that it does so in a fully legal fashion. If the content is free to view or download when it likely should be paid, this is a good indicator that it is not a legal or legitimate distributor. Furthermore, as we are a US-based community, all members are expected to adhere to US law regarding intellectual property and digital rights.

	Players are warned that a SUSPECT flag may be placed on a player if staff has reason to believe the individual in question is engaged in such activity. Repeated offenses may result in disciplinary actions such as temporary or permanent dismissal from our Discord server/wiki, temporary or permanent character confiscation, or temporary or permanent dismissal from the game. Player discipline will be determined by staff based upon the nature and severity of the violation.		Players are warned that a SUSPECT flag may be placed on a player if staff has reason to believe the individual in question is engaged in such activity. Repeated offenses may result in disciplinary actions such as temporary or permanent dismissal from our Discord server/wiki, temporary or permanent character confiscation, or temporary or permanent dismissal from the game. Player discipline will be determined by staff based upon the nature and severity of the violation.

	~~'''~~Identity Falsification~~'''~~		=== Identity Falsification ===

	Lying about your own identity, or hacking someone's password to gain access to their account and characters, warrants disciplinary action. That however does not mean that any player is obligated to give staff or other players their real name. Nicknames and online handles are perfectly acceptable; this simply means that players should not be charading as something or someone they are not.		Lying about your own identity, or hacking someone's password to gain access to their account and characters, warrants disciplinary action. That however does not mean that any player is obligated to give staff or other players their real name. Nicknames and online handles are perfectly acceptable; this simply means that players should not be charading as something or someone they are not.

Andromeda at 07:45, 5 December 2023

2023-12-05T07:45:43Z

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	== Content Rating ==		== Content Rating ==

Andromeda: /* Content Rating */

2023-11-17T23:13:39Z

Content Rating

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	Explicit sexual activity of any kind will be dealt with harshly. We don't want to see a log of it on the wiki, on the SceneSys site, or even talk of it on the game or on our Discord server. We will not tolerate any such activities in any public grid room. <span style="color:#ff0000"> '''If you are caught TSing,''' '''you will be banned.'''</span>		Explicit sexual activity of any kind will be dealt with harshly. We don't want to see a log of it on the wiki, on the SceneSys site, or even talk of it on the game or on our Discord server. We will not tolerate any such activities in any public grid room. <span style="color:#ff0000"> '''If you are caught TSing,''' '''you will be banned.'''</span>

	Please also refrain from NSFW content in any and all public channels associated with this community, including but not limited to: character profiles, descriptions, board messages, objects, wiki, etc. Basically, if anyone off the street could easily view the content, it should not contain anything NSFW. NSFW in this context means any sensitive content that is clearly beyond a PG-13 rated level~~. Furthermore, as Star Wars itself does not generally impinge on that level of content sensitivity, it is advisable to tag anything that borders on it with a warning of some sort~~.		Please also refrain from NSFW content in any and all public channels associated with this community, including but not limited to: character profiles, descriptions, board messages, objects, wiki, etc. Basically, if anyone off the street could easily view the content, it should not contain anything NSFW. NSFW in this context means any sensitive content that is clearly beyond a PG-13 rated level.

	== Security & Disciplinary Action ==		== Security & Disciplinary Action ==

Andromeda at 02:50, 10 November 2023

2023-11-10T02:50:46Z

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	== Channels ==		== Channels ==
	Please use communication channels both on the game and on our Discord server for their proper purposes only. Information on what the channels are for can be found in their descriptions. Except when expressly noted, channels are OOC and rated PG-13. If a staff member asks you to take a conversation to another channel, please do so~~. Please do not be offended by the request, and do not argue. If you are asked to stop bringing up a topic on-com by a staff member, you must comply without argument~~. If you are not a staff member, do not police the channels, but please come to staff with your concerns and we will take care of the situation. Understand that personally not enjoying a topic of discussion is not a reason to take it off a channel.		Please use communication channels both on the game and on our Discord server for their proper purposes only. Information on what the channels are for can be found in their descriptions. Except when expressly noted, channels are OOC and rated PG-13. If a staff member asks you to take a conversation to another channel, please do so. If you are not a staff member, do not police the channels, but please come to staff with your concerns and we will take care of the situation. Understand that personally not enjoying a topic of discussion is not a reason to take it off a channel.

	NO CHANNELS WHATSOEVER may be used for harassment, solicitation of money or sex, illegal activities, acquisition of drugs, threats of real life violence, legal advice, medical advice, or therapy.		NO CHANNELS WHATSOEVER may be used for harassment, solicitation of money or sex, illegal activities, acquisition of drugs, threats of real life violence, legal advice, medical advice, or therapy.