Rules

1. Be careful when spreading misinformation about someone or harassing people online @everyone

The Anti-Bullying Act of 2013 (RA 10627) This law finds applicability in school-related bullying, student-student bullying in particular, which covers those uttered on social media. “Bullying”, as defined, refers to any severe or repeated use by one or more students of a written, verbal or electronic expression, or a physical act or gesture, or any combination thereof, directed at another student that has the effect of actually causing or placing the latter in reasonable fear of physical or emotional harm or damage to his property; creating a hostile environment at school; infringing on the rights of another, or materially or substantially disrupting the education process. (Sec. 2, RA 10627) These acts are collectively called “cyberbullying” when committed online. (Sec. 2-D, RA 10627) This covers social bullying aiming to belittle another individual or group or gender-based bullying that humiliates another on the basis of perceived or actual sexual orientation and gender identity. (Sec. 3, B-1, RA 10627, Implementing Rules).

The Revised Penal Code and the Cybercrime Prevention Act One who publicly or maliciously imputes to another a crime, vice, defect, real or imaginary, or any act, omission, condition, status or circumstance tending to cause the dishonor, discredit or contempt of a natural or juridical person, or blacken the memory of one who is dead may be liable for libel under this Code. (Art. 353, RPC) These acts are more severely punished when done online in addition to the civil action for damages which may be brought by the offended party. (Sec. 4(c-4), RA 10175) Cyber libel holds liable only the original author of the post (Sec. 5(3), Implementing Rules of RA 10175). Likers or sharers of a post cannot be held liable under this law.

Slander may also be applicable to one who, in heat of anger, utters statements that are highly defamatory in character. (Art. 358, RPC) Intriguing Against Honor may also find applicability when the principal purpose is to blemish the honor or reputation of a person. (Art. 364, RPC) However, the requirement is that the post is directed to a specific person. Hence, a blind item is not as actionable as a named post on social media.

The Civil Code on Damages One who is aggrieved by a defamatory post on social media may find refuge in the provisions of the Civil Code on Damages. (Art. 2176, Civil Code) One who posts on social media, causing damage to the reputation of another may be liable to the subject for damages and this can be a valid cause of action under the law. Such posts must tend to pry at the privacy and peace of mind of another, meddle or disturb the private life or family relations of another, intrigue to cause another to be alienated from his friends or vex or humiliate another on account of his religious beliefs, lowly station in life, place of birth, physical defect or other personal condition. (Art. 26, Civil Code)

The Labor Code on Just Causes for Termination An employee who spreads rumors' or intrigues against a co-worker or his superior or vice versa, or who does any act similar to cyber libel, slander, intriguing against honor or even prying into the privacy of another may be a just cause for termination if embodied in the company policy in addition to all other causes of action available to him under the laws mentioned. (Sec. 5.2(g), D.O 147-15)

However, all these will only be a valid cause of action to one who is the subject of the post and who is aware of the post directed to him.

Freedom of speech must not be infringed but this right is not without any limitations. In the end, it is always best to devote the stroke of our fingers and the clicks of our mouse to intellectual discourse that matters rather than risk being held liable under the law. After all, the power of our minds should be mightier than any sword there is.

2. It's never too late to repent.

Respect Always be respectful to GMs. Insults or verbal harassment towards a GM & the Server won't be tolerated. Do not disrespect a GM by accusing him/her of cheating with his/her legit or abusing his/her powers. If you have a good reason to report a GM, just report to admin/dev1 without spreading useless rumours. That won't be tolerated.

Do not ask to be a GM or Sub-GM We handpick our staff, and we will be the ones approaching you.

GM or Sub-GM are humans too Do not bother the GMs unless you are absolutely sure you cannot solve your problem on your own. Make sure you check the forums/discord before contacting a GM to see if someone else had the same problem solved already.

Impersonation (@deleted-role) Impersonating a GM is strictly forbidden. This includes names starting with GM (or anything similar).

Impersonation & Harrassment (@deleted-role & @Guild Executives) Do not impersonate a player. Do not Make a Guild/Character/Group Name that is Offensive and insulting. Do not harass a player (verbally/sexually). Just remember that there are people of all ages playing here.

So you need to remain respectful or you might be sanctioned. Selling items to people for real money is strictly forbidden! Vulgarity, discrimination, harassment, insults against or around players including character, party, guild names and logos. Any fraudulent behaviour in commercial exchange, in general, is forbidden (ex: Misleading shop names or selling an item or a service and retracting/disconnecting before the deal is complete for both players).

Other Private Servers Mentioning Other RO Server In-Game is forbidden.

War of Emperium Rules Do not create a guild with a similar name as another existing guild or use an emblem that is already used by another guild. Especially don’t remove Guild Emblem, NO Changing of Emblem during WOE TIME (Server Sided) The emblem Transparency limit will be at a maximum of 60% transparent pixels ( Server Sided ) & no tricky emblems to make it hard to look at.

3. Sanctions @deleted-role

First Offense: For personal trash talk aimed at a player/group of people as a provocation, a 5-minute mute will be given as a punishment.

Griefing & Repeated Mini Trash talks that are not aimed / or aimed at anyone can be counted as an offence. The GM can decide on what sanction will be given to the player.

Deliberately Violating the In-Game Rules will be counted as an Offense. The GM can decide on what sanction will be given to the player.

Second Offense: If the first offence was not enough as a punishment and the said player repeated his doings, a 5 ~ 24 Hour Jail + Mute will be given as punishment.

An explanation will be given by the staff to know why you have been given such punishment.

Every staff will be notified if the player has been given punishments.

Third Offense: A 1-day initial ban (GEPARD BAN + ACCOUNT BAN) will be given to the player even after multiple warnings if he/she has still not understood and kept repeating his actions.

Aside from that, a 1 on 1 talk with a GM on Discord Plus Ultimatum will be conducted.

Fourth Offense: If a Player has been Given an Ultimatum, and he still violated the rules, The Said Ultimatum will take effect and the player will be sanctioned accordingly. Usually, the ultimatum is a Permanent Ban of All Accounts + Gepard & IP Ban.

The Ultimatum is decided during the 1 on 1 conversation with a GM on the 3rd Offense (Depending on the offence the severity of the ultimatum will change)

4. Additional In-Game Rules for 3rd Party Programs @deleted-role

Macro is allowed (automation of process using simple macro, skill macro, macro on Cap Claw, macro on Enchant etc)

BOTs are NOT Allowed ( Ex. Whack a Mole Macro BOT or any other Automation that is not for general use and has a large advantage over other players)

NDL Program is NOT Allowed ( Anything that this program offers such as bypassing Client Side Delay ) Note: NDL Cant bypass Server Side Hard Delays

RCX Features are NOT Allowed ( Maya Purple Hack, Job Sprite Filtering, Etc)

If any of the players have been accused of using the 3rd party programs that are not allowed on the server, Make a report with PROOF on our forums OR Directly DM @deleted-role with your report before you post it on our forums.

IF THERE IS STRONG EVIDENCE THAT A PLAYER IS USING 3PP, HE/SHE IS REQUIRED TO MAKE A "COUNTER VIDEO" TO PROVE THAT HE/SHE IS INNOCENT

For the Counter Video, the accused needs to fulfil these requirements: - Show Computer Name & User that is logged in on Windows - Must show all Programs that are open during the duration of the Video - Must show what Tools he is using during the duration of the Video - Screen Record of the action required (Depending on what are you accused of)

Player Report Link: https://arunafeltz.net/forum/index.php?/forum/14-player-reports/

Official Post https://arunafeltz.net/forum/index.php?/topic/989-additional-in-game-rules-for-3rd-party-programs/