In order to clarify the relationship between IOT GMs and the official CFC moderating staff, and to help new players integrate themselves into the IOT community, please keep the following in mind while you are participating in the IOT community.
IOT Meta Rules:
1. The GM cannot keep a member from joining a game unless the OP has a clear statement that the game will have a limit to the number of players and the request to join will put the player count over that stated limit.
2. A GM cannot unilaterally remove a player from a game without first consulting the IOT mod, or if he is not around, another moderator or administrator.
3. The GM cannot encourage players to “dog pile” a player in order to force him out of the game.
4. The GM can set and enforce specific standards regarding nations and IC play, but those standards should be fully explained in the games rules section where everyone can read them. All players must held to the same standards
5. The IOT moderator will not interfere with game play except to enforce the forum rules. If in enforcing those rules, the moderator feels it is important to edit the game related content of a player’s post, he will first consult the GM.
6. Upon request from a GM, the IOT mod will be available to “encourage” problem players to change their habits and to hear all arguments from a GM that request a players removal from a game.
Etiquette Rules:
1. Upon joining a game, a player agrees to abide by all rules of the game, both mechanical and in terms of etiquette.
2. OOC interactions between players may not be insulting or involve personal attacks; OOC posts must follow all CFC rules.
3. OOC comments in a game thread must be clearly marked as OOC.
4. OOC posts in a game thread should avoid mentioning other players by name except in a positive light.
5. If a player feels that the GM or another players are acting outside the scope and spirit of the rules of the game, an OOC post can be made, but it should clearly state the perceived problem and the section of the rules being violated.
6. The report button should be used to report violations of the CFC forum rules or to call a moderator's attention to a post.
7. Using a DL in a game (or at CFC in general) will generally earn you a weeks ban (or more) from CFC. It is also bad form in any game. A DL is using a different login for CFC so you appear to be two different people.
Comments/changes on the above are welcome. Please post them here.
IOT Meta Rules:
1. The GM cannot keep a member from joining a game unless the OP has a clear statement that the game will have a limit to the number of players and the request to join will put the player count over that stated limit.
2. A GM cannot unilaterally remove a player from a game without first consulting the IOT mod, or if he is not around, another moderator or administrator.
3. The GM cannot encourage players to “dog pile” a player in order to force him out of the game.
4. The GM can set and enforce specific standards regarding nations and IC play, but those standards should be fully explained in the games rules section where everyone can read them. All players must held to the same standards
5. The IOT moderator will not interfere with game play except to enforce the forum rules. If in enforcing those rules, the moderator feels it is important to edit the game related content of a player’s post, he will first consult the GM.
6. Upon request from a GM, the IOT mod will be available to “encourage” problem players to change their habits and to hear all arguments from a GM that request a players removal from a game.
Etiquette Rules:
1. Upon joining a game, a player agrees to abide by all rules of the game, both mechanical and in terms of etiquette.
2. OOC interactions between players may not be insulting or involve personal attacks; OOC posts must follow all CFC rules.
3. OOC comments in a game thread must be clearly marked as OOC.
4. OOC posts in a game thread should avoid mentioning other players by name except in a positive light.
5. If a player feels that the GM or another players are acting outside the scope and spirit of the rules of the game, an OOC post can be made, but it should clearly state the perceived problem and the section of the rules being violated.
6. The report button should be used to report violations of the CFC forum rules or to call a moderator's attention to a post.
7. Using a DL in a game (or at CFC in general) will generally earn you a weeks ban (or more) from CFC. It is also bad form in any game. A DL is using a different login for CFC so you appear to be two different people.
Comments/changes on the above are welcome. Please post them here.
