Stolen from this
thread"first rule of em all: common sense"
~ chadz
I) General rules
1) No abuse of in-game chat (racism, insulting, griefing...)
2) No random kick/ban polls. Always specify reason before starting the poll
- OK: poll-kicking a leecher
- OK: poll-kicking an intentional teamkiller
- NOT OK: poll-kicking someone who involuntarily hurt you
- NOT OK: poll-kicking someone because you don't like his playstyle
II) Battle mode and Strategus Battle mode specific rules
1) No intentional teamwounding/teamkilling
2) No drawing/delaying the round on purpose (i.e. running away or camping unreachable places as last man standing)
3) No leeching. If you're away, switch to spectator mode
4) Glitching is allowed, being an asshat isn't
- OK: hiding (e.g. in the hay)
- NOT OK: hiding when last man standing (to force a draw)
- OK: using a ladder to reach a roof that can't be reached normally
- OK: camping unreachable places in the middle of the round
- NOT OK: camping unreachable places when last man standing (to force a draw)
- NOT OK: exploiting invisible barriers
- NOT OK: going out of map bounds (if you can see unfinished parts of the map, then you should not be there)
- NOT OK: ladderpulting
III) Duel mode specific rules
1) All types of duels are allowed (ranged, mounted, shield, heavy armor...) if both duelists agree
2) No weapon changing after the duel has started, unless agreed by both duelists
- NOT OK: Offering/accepting a duel with a sword, then switching to ranged weapon
- NOT OK: Offering/accepting a duel with a shield on your back, then using it
- NOT OK: Picking up weapons/shields mid-duel
3) No following or face-hugging the other duelist before the duel countdown has ran out - either hold your starting position or back-pedal if you want some distance between you and your opponent
4) No running away or going into unreachable places
IIII) Siege mode specific rules
1) No intentional teamwounding/teamkilling
2) No opening the gates as defender
3) No stopping on ladders and blocking your team-mates on purpose
4) Glitching is allowed, being an asshat isn't (see above for examples)
