In Character Rules

There are a few, yet highly important, rules that must be adhered to at all times when posting in the IC Sections of the main roleplay. Failure to follow these rules 3 times will result in a temporary ban from posting. If a user continues to abuse the rules, a more severe punishment may be given.

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1) No Godmodding.
Godmodding constitutes highly unrealistic or unfair roleplay. It is often relative and some people can have a hard time finding the border between Godmodding and acceptable roleplay. Example: I launch fifty nukes, you are completely destroyed in the blasts, and I win. Godmodding also constitutes taking control of something that isn't yours without permission.

2) One Nation per Person.
This rule is pretty basic, it simply constitutes that you as a person can only roleplay as one nation/government. You cannot control two nations and use them to interact with each other: this is to ensure people aren't taking too much for themselves, or abusing the nations to, for example, use both nation's military's to annex another roleplayer. An exception to the rule would be if another roleplayer allows you temporary control of their nation for acceptable OOC reasons. These reasons must be seen as acceptable by a gamemaster or the RP overseer.

3) Be Professional.
Or simply try the best you can. When dealing with other nations outside of OOC posting, please try and make it as formal as possible. In every other aspect, try to be as well described and similar to real procedures as you can. This adds to your professional reputation and can only serve you well. This rule also means that if you choose to ignore it and post short, lazy replies instead because you simply do not have time, you will face consequences. Roleplaying overall demands an effort, it is not just a supplier of fun you can tap into.

4) Nation Binding.
Should you ever lose your nation through war, that area is still your claim. As such, you cannot apply for a new country. Instead, you should focus on reacquiring your lost land. If you resign peacefully from the roleplay without being occupied or at war, you can reapply for any free spot. However, when you claim a territory, you must remain with the territory for at least 1 week before you are eligible to resign. After you resign, you must wait 24 hours before you can make a new claim. If you resign from the roleplay while being occupied or at war, you can only reapply for that territory to regain your claim. In case the conquering country has disappeared or in another way lost control of your land, you can reclaim it and be instantly independent.

5) Moderator Decisions / Respect.
If a grey area appears or another rules becomes unclear, you will have to take it to a gamemaster, and upon him/her being offline, the RP Overseer. Their decision in a grey area matter is final, and is above the rules. The situation will be resolved instantly in most cases, but it lies in the hands of the moderators. Often, grey areas are followed up with a rule you can then relate to. Should no moderator be online, you must wait and refrain from posting in the offending topic. Failing to follow a moderators decision will result in a severe punishment.