Basic Rules

Roleplaying Actions

• Dialogue must be clearly separated from actions in some way, such as putting dialogue between quotes.
• Actions that are clear in-game do not need to be emoted (opening doors, fighting zombies, etc.)
• In-game actions that aren’t outright clear should be emoted (building, hot-wiring a car, etc.)
• Only describe what would be immediately apparent to others. Prioritize describing visible emotions over internal thoughts.
• In general, we aren't harsh on different roleplay styles. Just remember to have fun!

Mechanical Gaming

• Do not abuse game mechanics to perform actions your character could not realistically do.
• Building bridges or structures over water is not allowed. Water is used to block off certain areas.
• Some leeway is given here, though we ask that you keep all mechanical gaming to a realistic level.

Metagaming

• Metagaming is defined as using knowledge in-character that you, as a player, only know out-of-character.
• A major example of metagaming is traveling to a location in-game that your character does not reaistically know about, all because you had heard about it out-of-character.
• Metagaming is strictly forbidden.

Powergaming

• Powergaming is forcing actions onto other players without giving them a chance to react.
• This also includes performing actions that are not realistic for your character or the situation you're in.
• Make sure to always attempt actions in order to give others a chance to respond.
• If you are found to be powergaming, your emote will be voided.

Correct Example: Don throws a punch at Miles, attempting to bring him down to the ground.
Incorrect Example: Don slugs Miles in the face, bringing him down to the ground.

Erotic Roleplay

• ERP in the server is strictly forbidden.
• You may take it to Steam, Discord, or wherever as long as it does not take place directly in the server.
• You may roleplay suggestive topics in the server, to an extent.
• Admins have the final say on determining what is and is not ERP.

Hoarding

• Do not hoard an unrealistic amount of items. This is considered mechanical gaming.
• Factions are given more leniency when it comes to hoarding.
• Admins have the final say on determining what is and is not hoarding.

Bleeding

• Bleeding is defined as takin out-of-character influences and using them in-character, or vice versa.
• A major example of bleeding is deciding to harm someone in-character because you're upset with them out-of-character.
• This also goes for giving someone special treatment in-character because you're on good terms out-of-character.
• Bleeding is strictly forbidden.

Radios

• You may use both the global chat and in-game radios to contact other players.
• When using the radio, add *R* or something similar to the beginning of your message.
• Don’t hold long conversations over global radio.
• Unless specified otherwise, it is assumed that anyone using the radio over global is speaking on the public frequency.