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Toastewoofs: /* 1. General */

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1. General

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	:1.6. The intent of the rules is more important than the letter.		:1.6. The intent of the rules is more important than the letter.
	::1.6.1. The rules deliberately contain some grey areas, as it is not possible to detail every potential situation which does or does not violate the rules. The intent and thus enforcement of the rules is to provide an enjoyable roleplaying environment and to curate SPLURT to a server which can host such an environment.		::1.6.1. The rules deliberately contain some grey areas, as it is not possible to detail every potential situation which does or does not violate the rules. The intent and thus enforcement of the rules is to provide an enjoyable roleplaying environment and to curate SPLURT to a server which can host such an environment.
	::1.6.2. As such, a rule ~~may~~ not be enforced if everybody involved is enjoying themselves, or a situation which upsets a large number of players may need admin intervention even if not specifically addressed in the rules. ~~Similarly, if~~ allowing a behavior is likely to lead to repeat instances of minor negative behaviors that detracts from SPLURT as a whole, then this ~~should~~ be enforced against.		::1.6.2. As such, a staff member may permit a rule to not be enforced if everybody involved in the situation is enjoying themselves; conversely, a situation which upsets a large number of players may need admin intervention even if not specifically addressed in the rules.
			::1.6.2.1. If allowing a behavior is likely to lead to repeat instances of minor negative behaviors that detracts from SPLURT as a whole, then this must be enforced against.
	::1.6.3. Attempting to find a technicality in the wording of the rules will be ignored. If your behavior is causing problems for many other players, it must stop.		::1.6.3. Attempting to find a technicality in the wording of the rules will be ignored. If your behavior is causing problems for many other players, it must stop.
	:1.7. Staff maintain final say.		:1.7. Staff maintain final say.

Toastewoofs: /* 3. Impactful behaviour */

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3. Impactful behaviour

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	On this server '''you are allowed to roleplay in a vast range and most things are allowed so long as they do not prove to be a detriment, avoid ruining the experience for everyone else'''.		On this server '''you are allowed to roleplay in a vast range and most things are allowed so long as they do not prove to be a detriment, avoid ruining the experience for everyone else'''.

	:3.1. ~~Griefing~~ the station without a valid reason.		:3.1. You must not cause damage to the station that is impactful to players without a valid reason.
	::3.1.1. ~~'''~~End ~~of round grief~~ (EORG) ~~before~~ the shuttle ~~has landed, or on/in impermissible areas~~.		::3.1.1. You may only perform End Of Round Grief (EORG) on the Central Command Z-level. This is the area you arrive in after the emergency shuttle lands.
	::3.1.2.1. ~~Permitted areas include the entire Central Command Z-level~~ (~~which is the area the round~~ end ~~shuttle docks at~~) ~~and the evacuation shuttle once the credits have rolled. You~~ may not ~~grief the pod shuttle~~.		::3.1.2.1. The pod waystation (where emergency pods end up) may not be griefed.
	:3.2. ~~Creating server~~ lag ~~through~~ the ~~use of spawning mass mobs, items, liquid~~ or ~~gas~~.		:3.2. Do not create lag to the server (increasing TD or ping).
	:3.3. ~~Bringing~~ IC information into OOC chat either to disseminate this information, or to escalate an IC issue into OOC. This is termed as "mixing".		:3.3. Do not bring IC information into OOC chat either to disseminate this information or to escalate an IC issue into OOC. This is termed as "mixing".
	:3.4. Powergaming (a player making themselves un-killable, highly resistant to all forms of damage, or making themselves absurdly powerful compared to other players. Always constitutes violating our "play to win" rules, as well.)		:3.4. Powergaming (a player making themselves un-killable, highly resistant to all forms of damage, or making themselves absurdly powerful compared to other players. Always constitutes violating our "play to win" rules, as well.)

Toastewoofs: /* 3. Impactful behaviour */

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3. Impactful behaviour

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	On this server '''you are allowed to roleplay in a vast range and most things are allowed so long as they do not prove to be a detriment, avoid ruining the experience for everyone else'''.		On this server '''you are allowed to roleplay in a vast range and most things are allowed so long as they do not prove to be a detriment, avoid ruining the experience for everyone else'''.

	~~'''Examples:'''~~		:3.1. Griefing the station without a valid reason.
	:3.1. ~~'''~~Griefing the station without a valid reason~~'''~~.
	::3.1.1. '''End of round grief (EORG) before the shuttle has landed, or on/in impermissible areas.		::3.1.1. '''End of round grief (EORG) before the shuttle has landed, or on/in impermissible areas.
	::3.1.2. ~~'''~~Permitted areas include the entire Central Command Z-level~~'''~~ (which is the area the round end shuttle docks at) ~~'''~~and the evacuation shuttle once the credits have rolled~~'''~~. You may not grief the pod shuttle.		::3.1.2.1. Permitted areas include the entire Central Command Z-level (which is the area the round end shuttle docks at) and the evacuation shuttle once the credits have rolled. You may not grief the pod shuttle.
	:3.2. ~~'''~~Creating server lag~~'''~~ through the use of spawning mass mobs, items, liquid or gas.		:3.2. Creating server lag through the use of spawning mass mobs, items, liquid or gas.
	:3.3. ~~'''~~Bringing IC information into OOC chat either to disseminate this information, or to escalate an IC issue into OOC~~'''~~. This is termed as "mixing".		:3.3. Bringing IC information into OOC chat either to disseminate this information, or to escalate an IC issue into OOC. This is termed as "mixing".
	:3.4. ~~'''~~Powergaming~~'''~~ (a player making themselves un-killable, highly resistant to all forms of damage, or making themselves absurdly powerful compared to other players. Always constitutes violating our "play to win" rules, as well.)		:3.4. Powergaming (a player making themselves un-killable, highly resistant to all forms of damage, or making themselves absurdly powerful compared to other players. Always constitutes violating our "play to win" rules, as well.)

Toastewoofs: /* 2. Malicious behavior */

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2. Malicious behavior

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	::2.10.1. You may strip a player of important or unique assets who has been SSD for more than 30 minutes (this can be checked through examining them) only if you are then placing the player into cryo storage. Important or unique assets include irreplaceable head items, job-specific items that would be hard to replace, etc. You must not strip any personal, disposable (such as medication, etc.) or antagonist items while doing this, and should disregard any antagonist evidence you may or may not find while doing this - just cryo the player with the antagonist gear in their possession.		::2.10.1. You may strip a player of important or unique assets who has been SSD for more than 30 minutes (this can be checked through examining them) only if you are then placing the player into cryo storage. Important or unique assets include irreplaceable head items, job-specific items that would be hard to replace, etc. You must not strip any personal, disposable (such as medication, etc.) or antagonist items while doing this, and should disregard any antagonist evidence you may or may not find while doing this - just cryo the player with the antagonist gear in their possession.
	::2.10.2. Players who go SSD mid-fight are not instantly protected, but it is reasonably required that any attempts to kill the player are ceased, as they are now able to be non-lethally detained.		::2.10.2. Players who go SSD mid-fight are not instantly protected, but it is reasonably required that any attempts to kill the player are ceased, as they are now able to be non-lethally detained.
	::2.10.3. Players who do not have the SSD icon, but are visibly AFK (not moving, not responding) are only protected ~~from directly malicious~~ actions.		::2.10.3. Players who do not have the SSD icon, but are visibly AFK (not moving, not responding) are only protected if it is reasonable for the person performing any actions impacting them to be aware that they are AFK.

	===3. Impactful behaviour===		===3. Impactful behaviour===

Toastewoofs: /* 2. Malicious behavior */

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2. Malicious behavior

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	:2.2. Do not meta-grudge a player or their character for their past actions against you, by either killing them, griefing them, being problematic toward them OOCly, or through taking intentional malicious actions against them IC (such as demoting them for no reason).		:2.2. Do not meta-grudge a player or their character for their past actions against you, by either killing them, griefing them, being problematic toward them OOCly, or through taking intentional malicious actions against them IC (such as demoting them for no reason).
	:2.3. Do not reveal someone's CKey, discord account, or list of characters they play without express permission.		:2.3. Do not reveal someone's CKey, discord account, or list of characters they play without express permission.
	:2.4. Do not lie to staff about what you or another player did. This includes ~~not~~ misrepresenting the truth.		:2.4. Do not lie to staff about what you or another player did. This includes misrepresenting or withholding the truth.
	:2.5. Do not prevent a player from engaging with the round without a valid reason, such as barring them from your department as a head of staff for no reason.		:2.5. Do not prevent a player from engaging with the round without a valid reason, such as barring them from your department as a head of staff for no reason.
	:2.6. Do not abuse bugs, quirks or exploits in a disruptive manner to get the upper-hand against another player.		:2.6. Do not abuse bugs, quirks or exploits in a disruptive manner to get the upper-hand against another player.

Toastewoofs: /* 1. General */

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1. General

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	::1.5.2. We will be understanding if your internet cuts out at a bad time, but you may need to contact us through Discord.		::1.5.2. We will be understanding if your internet cuts out at a bad time, but you may need to contact us through Discord.
	:1.6. The intent of the rules is more important than the letter.		:1.6. The intent of the rules is more important than the letter.
	::1.6.1. The rules deliberately contain some grey ~~area~~ as it is not possible to detail every potential situation which does or does not violate the rules. The intent and thus enforcement of the rules is to provide an enjoyable roleplaying environment and to curate SPLURT to a server which can host such an environment.		::1.6.1. The rules deliberately contain some grey areas, as it is not possible to detail every potential situation which does or does not violate the rules. The intent and thus enforcement of the rules is to provide an enjoyable roleplaying environment and to curate SPLURT to a server which can host such an environment.
	::1.6.2. As such, a rule may not be enforced if everybody involved is enjoying themselves, or a situation which upsets a large number of players may need admin intervention even if not specifically addressed in the rules. Similarly, if allowing a behavior is likely to lead to repeat instances of minor negative behaviors that detracts from SPLURT as a whole, then this should be enforced against.		::1.6.2. As such, a rule may not be enforced if everybody involved is enjoying themselves, or a situation which upsets a large number of players may need admin intervention even if not specifically addressed in the rules. Similarly, if allowing a behavior is likely to lead to repeat instances of minor negative behaviors that detracts from SPLURT as a whole, then this should be enforced against.
	::1.6.3. Attempting to find a technicality in the wording of the rules will be ignored. If your behavior is causing problems for many other players, it must stop.		::1.6.3. Attempting to find a technicality in the wording of the rules will be ignored. If your behavior is causing problems for many other players, it must stop.

Toastewoofs: /* 1. General */

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1. General

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	:1.4. Do not perform, or attempt to perform the duties of a staff member as non-staff, including vigilante moderation or backseat moderation.		:1.4. Do not perform, or attempt to perform the duties of a staff member as non-staff, including vigilante moderation or backseat moderation.
	::1.4.1. Accusing other players of rule-breaking, threatening punishment, and/or threatening to call the staff is prohibited. If somebody is breaking the rules, contact the moderation staff. Threatening to contact us tends to start/worsen drama and may get you in trouble.		::1.4.1. Accusing other players of rule-breaking, threatening punishment, and/or threatening to call the staff is prohibited. If somebody is breaking the rules, contact the moderation staff. Threatening to contact us tends to start/worsen drama and may get you in trouble.
	::1.4.2. Observing the round solely to search for rule-breaking is prohibited. Many behaviors may seem questionable without context and many rules deliberately include grey ~~area~~. This is a primary duty of staff members.		::1.4.2. Observing the round solely to search for rule-breaking is prohibited. Many behaviors may seem questionable without context and many rules deliberately include grey areas. This is a primary duty of staff members.
	:1.5. Do not disconnect if contacted by the moderation team.		:1.5. Do not disconnect if contacted by the moderation team.
	::1.5.1. Disconnecting when contacted about a rule violation will be regarded as an attempt to avoid punishment. If you must leave, say something first.		::1.5.1. Disconnecting when contacted about a rule violation will be regarded as an attempt to avoid punishment. If you must leave, say something first.

Toastewoofs: /* 1. General */

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1. General

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	::1.3.2. Reasonable IC drama can be permitted, if kept in moderation. The best rule of thumb is whether or not everybody involved is enjoying the interaction. If you feel unsure, use LOOC.		::1.3.2. Reasonable IC drama can be permitted, if kept in moderation. The best rule of thumb is whether or not everybody involved is enjoying the interaction. If you feel unsure, use LOOC.
	::1.3.3. Pervasive, round-to-round IC drama may violate this rule.		::1.3.3. Pervasive, round-to-round IC drama may violate this rule.
	:::1.3.3.1. Politely ignoring somebody you do not want to interact with is permitted and encouraged.		:::1.3.3.1. <u>Politely</u> ignoring somebody you do not want to interact with is permitted and encouraged.
	::1.3.4. Publicly complaining about other players in Discord is prohibited, even without stating the player’s name. Said player will likely see your message and know exactly what you refer to.		::1.3.4. Publicly complaining about other players in Discord is prohibited, even without stating the player’s name. Said player will likely see your message and know exactly what you refer to.
	:1.4. Do not perform, or attempt to perform the duties of a staff member as non-staff, including vigilante moderation or backseat moderation.		:1.4. Do not perform, or attempt to perform the duties of a staff member as non-staff, including vigilante moderation or backseat moderation.

Toastewoofs: /* 2. Malicious behavior */

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2. Malicious behavior

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	::2.8.2. Characters naturally smaller than 80% (0.8) cannot play as a role expected to end up in combat. This includes command, security and antagonist roles.		::2.8.2. Characters naturally smaller than 80% (0.8) cannot play as a role expected to end up in combat. This includes command, security and antagonist roles.
	:2.9. Do not disrespect or harass staff. While we allow players to voice their disagreements with staff members, or voice their opinions on rulings a staff member has made, making fun of, or harassing staff is prohibited. Staff are both players and volunteers; if you have a genuine issue with a staff member, speak to their direct superior.		:2.9. Do not disrespect or harass staff. While we allow players to voice their disagreements with staff members, or voice their opinions on rulings a staff member has made, making fun of, or harassing staff is prohibited. Staff are both players and volunteers; if you have a genuine issue with a staff member, speak to their direct superior.
	:2.10. Do not touch, loot or otherwise harm players who are SSD ~~(when a player has a small, green 'ZZZ' icon beside their model~~)~~. These players are protected under the rules, and you should Adminhelp before touching them~~.		:2.10. Do not touch, loot or otherwise harm or inconvenience players who are AFK (SSD).
	::2.10.1. You may strip a player of important or unique assets who has been SSD for more than 30 minutes (this can be checked through examining them), only if you are then placing the player into cryo storage. Important or unique assets include irreplaceable head items, job-specific items that would be hard to replace, etc. You must not strip any personal, disposable (such as medication, etc.) or antagonist items while doing this, and should disregard any antagonist evidence you may or may not find while doing this - just cryo the player.		::2.10.1. You may strip a player of important or unique assets who has been SSD for more than 30 minutes (this can be checked through examining them) only if you are then placing the player into cryo storage. Important or unique assets include irreplaceable head items, job-specific items that would be hard to replace, etc. You must not strip any personal, disposable (such as medication, etc.) or antagonist items while doing this, and should disregard any antagonist evidence you may or may not find while doing this - just cryo the player with the antagonist gear in their possession.
	::2.10.2. Players who go SSD mid-fight are not instantly protected, but it is reasonably required that any attempts to kill the player are ceased, as they are now able to be non-lethally detained.		::2.10.2. Players who go SSD mid-fight are not instantly protected, but it is reasonably required that any attempts to kill the player are ceased, as they are now able to be non-lethally detained.
	::2.10.3. Players who do not have the SSD icon, but are visibly AFK (not moving, not responding) are only protected from directly malicious actions.		::2.10.3. Players who do not have the SSD icon, but are visibly AFK (not moving, not responding) are only protected from directly malicious actions.

Toastewoofs: /* 2. Malicious behavior */

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2. Malicious behavior

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	:2.6. Do not abuse bugs, quirks or exploits in a disruptive manner to get the upper-hand against another player.		:2.6. Do not abuse bugs, quirks or exploits in a disruptive manner to get the upper-hand against another player.
	:2.7. Do not bait someone into typing before attacking them. Also called Type Baiting.		:2.7. Do not bait someone into typing before attacking them. Also called Type Baiting.
	:2.8. Do not ~~'''~~use size changing quirks or gear to make your character smaller for mechanical advantage against a player~~'''~~		:2.8. Do not use size changing quirks or gear to make your character smaller for mechanical advantage against a player
	::2.8.1. The current minimum size for Command, Security, and Antagonists is 0.8 or 80%.		::2.8.1. The current minimum size for Command, Security, and Antagonists is 0.8 or 80%.
	::2.8.2. Characters naturally smaller than 80% (0.8) cannot play as a role expected to end up in combat. This includes command, security and antagonist roles.		::2.8.2. Characters naturally smaller than 80% (0.8) cannot play as a role expected to end up in combat. This includes command, security and antagonist roles.