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HOST-GSKEBECHET: Adding links to Discord Code of Conduct

2025-08-05T16:33:05Z

Adding links to Discord Code of Conduct

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	GemStone IV is designed for the enjoyment of everyone, and as a general rule, any behavior which is specifically targeted to lessen that enjoyment for another player may be in violation of GemStone IV policy. While what is disruptive is an extremely long list, it includes things such as vulgarity, harassment, sexual misconduct, cyber-bullying, out of character threats, doxing, and actions specifically targeted to be disruptive. Threatening violence, using hate speech, and engaging in any sort of personal harassment can result in {{blue\|immediate account termination.}}		GemStone IV is designed for the enjoyment of everyone, and as a general rule, any behavior which is specifically targeted to lessen that enjoyment for another player may be in violation of GemStone IV policy. While what is disruptive is an extremely long list, it includes things such as vulgarity, harassment, sexual misconduct, cyber-bullying, out of character threats, doxing, and actions specifically targeted to be disruptive. Threatening violence, using hate speech, and engaging in any sort of personal harassment can result in {{blue\|immediate account termination.}}

	This applies to all interactions within the in-game environment, Play.net, and the GSWiki. The official GemStone IV Discord server has its own set of rules but the two may overlap at times of extremely disruptive behavior. This {{blue\|does not}} include third-party content and websites that are not maintained by Simutronics. [[#POLICY 11: Third-party Content\|POLICY 11]] also touches on third-party content and what we may monitor.		This applies to all interactions within the in-game environment, Play.net, and the GSWiki. The official GemStone IV Discord server has its own [[Discord Code of Conduct\|set of rules]] but the two may overlap at times of extremely disruptive behavior. This {{blue\|does not}} include third-party content and websites that are not maintained by Simutronics. [[#POLICY 11: Third-party Content\|POLICY 11]] also touches on third-party content and what we may monitor.

	{{blue\|Policy on Disruptive and Detrimental Behavior}}		{{blue\|Policy on Disruptive and Detrimental Behavior}}
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	* [[Verb:POLICY]]		* [[Verb:POLICY]]
	* [[Gswiki:Policy]]		* [[Gswiki:Policy]]
			* [[Discord Code of Conduct]]
	* [[:Category:Policy\|Policy category]]		* [[:Category:Policy\|Policy category]]
	* [[/saved posts\|Saved posts]]		* [[/saved posts\|Saved posts]]

HOST-GSKEBECHET: Formatting fix

2025-08-05T16:05:46Z

Formatting fix

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	In general, if you are running a script or are in REST MODE and are not gaining any NEW experience, skills, silver, or providing other players or characters with an in-game advantage (e.g., casting spells), it does not fall under this POLICY. ANY activity that is deemed by staff to be disruptive or not in the best interest of the game or its players can be warned when discovered. Some examples include:		In general, if you are running a script or are in REST MODE and are not gaining any NEW experience, skills, silver, or providing other players or characters with an in-game advantage (e.g., casting spells), it does not fall under this POLICY. ANY activity that is deemed by staff to be disruptive or not in the best interest of the game or its players can be warned when discovered. Some examples include:

	- If you are script moving in and out of rooms or an area causing excessive screen scroll, a warning and penalties may be issued.		* If you are script moving in and out of rooms or an area causing excessive screen scroll, a warning and penalties may be issued.
	- If you are gaining skills passively or providing other characters with an in-game advantage, a warning and penalties may be issued based on your being unresponsive to the gaming environment.		* If you are gaining skills passively or providing other characters with an in-game advantage, a warning and penalties may be issued based on your being unresponsive to the gaming environment.
	- If you set up a character "bot" to provide services, such as healing, lockpicking, and spell casting, to others while being unresponsive, you will be issued a warning and penalized.		* If you set up a character "bot" to provide services, such as healing, lockpicking, and spell casting, to others while being unresponsive, you will be issued a warning and penalized.

	{{blue\|Long Roundtime}}		{{blue\|Long Roundtime}}

HOST-GSKEBECHET: Initial pass for boldmono and links

2025-08-05T16:00:01Z

Initial pass for boldmono and links

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HOST-GSKEBECHET: Initial update with in-game POLICY text taken on 8/5/25

2025-08-05T15:32:21Z

Initial update with in-game POLICY text taken on 8/5/25

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HOST-GSKEBECHET: Protected "Policy" ([Edit=Allow only administrators] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only administrators] (indefinite))

2025-08-05T14:39:40Z

Protected "Policy" ([Edit=Allow only administrators] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only administrators] (indefinite))

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N0551N3N0M1N3: Changes from Wyrom on 8/2 after feedback -- echoes current POLICY output

2025-08-03T00:47:00Z

Changes from Wyrom on 8/2 after feedback -- echoes current POLICY output

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	GemStone IV is designed for the enjoyment of everyone, and as a general rule, any behavior which is specifically targeted to lessen that enjoyment for another player may be in violation of GemStone IV policy. While what is disruptive is an extremely long list, it includes things such as vulgarity, harassment, sexual misconduct, cyber-bullying, out of character threats, doxing, and actions specifically targeted to be disruptive. Threatening violence, using hate speech, and engaging in any sort of personal harassment can result in immediate account termination.		GemStone IV is designed for the enjoyment of everyone, and as a general rule, any behavior which is specifically targeted to lessen that enjoyment for another player may be in violation of GemStone IV policy. While what is disruptive is an extremely long list, it includes things such as vulgarity, harassment, sexual misconduct, cyber-bullying, out of character threats, doxing, and actions specifically targeted to be disruptive. Threatening violence, using hate speech, and engaging in any sort of personal harassment can result in immediate account termination.

	This applies to all interactions within the in-game environment, Play.net, the GSWiki, ~~and~~ ~~the~~ official GemStone IV Discord server. This does not include third-party content and websites that are not maintained by Simutronics. POLICY 11 also touches on third-party content and what we may monitor.		This applies to all interactions within the in-game environment, Play.net, and the GSWiki. The official GemStone IV Discord server has its own set of rules but the two may overlap at times of extremely disruptive behavior. This does not include third-party content and websites that are not maintained by Simutronics. POLICY 11 also touches on third-party content and what we may monitor.

	Policy on Disruptive and Detrimental Behavior		Policy on Disruptive and Detrimental Behavior

	This policy outlines unacceptable behaviors that disrupt the social environment and negatively impact individuals and the group.		This policy outlines unacceptable out of character behaviors that disrupt the social environment and negatively impact individuals and the group.

	Definition of Disruptive and Detrimental Behavior:		Definition of Disruptive and Detrimental Behavior:
	- ~~Gossip and Rumor-Mongering:~~ Spreading false or misleading information about individuals or situations, creating unnecessary conflict and tension.		- Spreading false or misleading information about individuals or situations, creating unnecessary conflict and tension.
	- ~~Creating or Exacerbating Conflict:~~ Intentionally instigating arguments, disagreements, or tensions between individuals or groups.		- Intentionally instigating arguments, disagreements, or tensions between individuals or groups.
	- ~~Undermining Others:~~ Publicly criticizing or undermining the ~~work/~~contributions of others, creating a hostile or negative environment.		- Publicly criticizing or undermining the contributions of others, creating a hostile or negative environment.
	- ~~Engaging in Personal Attacks:~~ Making derogatory or insulting comments about individuals.		- Making derogatory or insulting comments about individuals.
	- ~~False Representation of the Facts:~~ Falsely portraying oneself as being unfairly treated by the omission of facts.		- Falsely portraying oneself as being unfairly treated via the omission of facts.

	Vulgarity		Vulgarity

N0551N3N0M1N3: Adding new Policy updated by Wyrom on 7/30/2025. Needs further formatting I think

2025-07-31T12:28:08Z

Adding new Policy updated by Wyrom on 7/30/2025. Needs further formatting I think

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GS4-XERAPHINA: /* Scripting Abuse */

2023-01-17T20:34:04Z

Scripting Abuse

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	==Scripting Abuse==		==Scripting Abuse==
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	GemStone IV Player Policy: Scripting Abuse		GemStone IV Player Policy: Scripting Abuse

GS4-XERAPHINA: /* Character Names */

2023-01-05T15:52:01Z

Character Names

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	==Character Names==		==Character Names==
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	GemStone IV Player Policy: Character Names		GemStone IV Player Policy: Character Names

	The following guidelines are in place to ensure a high level of consistency among the names of the adventurers within our community. Players consistently creating names that violate the guidelines may be formally warned or face suspension of playing privileges.		</noinclude>The following guidelines are in place to ensure a high level of consistency among the names of the adventurers within our community. Players consistently creating names that violate the guidelines may be formally warned or face suspension of playing privileges.

	- Names with titles in them. (Knighblackness, Mistressjade, Kingdan)		- Names with titles in them. (Knighblackness, Mistressjade, Kingdan)
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	- Drug-related terms are not allowed. (Cocaine, Opium, and prescription names)		- Drug-related terms are not allowed. (Cocaine, Opium, and prescription names)
	- Names clearly in bad taste will not be allowed. (Lykmipihole or Monkeyspanker)		- Names clearly in bad taste will not be allowed. (Lykmipihole or Monkeyspanker)
	- Names created specifically to mock current players.		- Names created specifically to mock current players.<noinclude>

	Names used from a fantasy naming generator (including the one in the character creation for GemStone) do not automatically comply to this policy.		Names used from a fantasy naming generator (including the one in the character creation for GemStone) do not automatically comply to this policy.
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	If you were sent to re-create your name, but feel your name is acceptable, and you wish to appeal, you must file the appeal in writing to gsfeedback@simutronics.com. Your request will be submitted to the senior staff for review. Be prepared to wait 1 to 2 weeks for a review of your appeal.		If you were sent to re-create your name, but feel your name is acceptable, and you wish to appeal, you must file the appeal in writing to gsfeedback@simutronics.com. Your request will be submitted to the senior staff for review. Be prepared to wait 1 to 2 weeks for a review of your appeal.

	If an existing name is found to be a blatant violation of our guidelines, the senior staff may either request or force a name change depending upon the severity of the guideline breech or disruption among the community.		If an existing name is found to be a blatant violation of our guidelines, the senior staff may either request or force a name change depending upon the severity of the guideline breech or disruption among the community.</noinclude>
	</pre><section end=badname />		</pre><section end=badname />
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GS4-XERAPHINA: /* Character Names */

2023-01-05T15:49:47Z

Character Names

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	==Character Names==		==Character Names==
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	GemStone IV Player Policy: Character Names		GemStone IV Player Policy: Character Names

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	If an existing name is found to be a blatant violation of our guidelines, the senior staff may either request or force a name change depending upon the severity of the guideline breech or disruption among the community.		If an existing name is found to be a blatant violation of our guidelines, the senior staff may either request or force a name change depending upon the severity of the guideline breech or disruption among the community.
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	==Bug Abuse==		==Bug Abuse==
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