====== Revival Ragnarok Online - Server Rules ====== {{tag>rules guidelines server revival_ro}} ===== ❗ General Information ===== If you notice someone breaking the rules, you can: * Use the in-game Whisper **NPC:Report** * Sign in at the Helpdesk * PM Game Masters via their Discord profiles ---- ===== ❌ Punishment Evasion ===== Punishment evasion means trying to avoid a penalty by creating new accounts or using other methods to continue rule-breaking activities. ==== 🔇 Mute Evasion ==== * **First evasion** → Increased mute time * **Second evasion** → Account-wide mute (all characters) * **Third evasion** → Ban (further evasions count as ban evasion) ==== 🛑 Ban Evasion ==== * **First evasion** → Permanent ban of all accounts * **Second evasion** → Permanent ban of the IP address Evading mutes by switching platforms (e.g., being muted in Discord and then using in-game chat) counts as evasion and will be punished accordingly. ---- ===== 💬 Mainchat Rules ===== These rules apply to both the in-game Main Chat channel and the connected Discord Main channel. * 🇬🇧 **101 - English Only** - English only, so chat can be properly moderated by staff * 🚫 **102 - No suggestions/begging** - No directing suggestions at GMs or begging for events, items, or zeny * 🛒 **103 - Use #trade** - No buying, selling, or price checking in #main * 🏃 **104 - No leeches** - Use #pr for FREE leeching only * 👥 **105 - No recruiting** - Use #gr for guilds and #pr for parties * 🔁 **106 - No spamming/flooding** - Don't flood the main chat * 🆘 **107 - GM assistance** - Use GM Assistant in Prontera for help * 👪 **108 - Keep topics clean** - Follow broadcast TV rules (USA) * 🗣️ **109 - No accusations** - Don't claim someone is a scammer/hacker without filing a report * ❌ **110 - No complaints** - Use the forums for suggestions * 😡 **111 - No toxic behavior** - Any kind of toxic behavior is prohibited * 🔄 **112 - No off-topics** - Main chat is for game-related discussions only * 💬 **113 - No 1:1 Messages** - No speaking gibberish or calling non-existent players **Addendum:** When trying to contact someone with a name that might break the rules (like "selling poring card"), use a clear structure: "Would the player with the name 'selling poring card' please PM me?" ---- ===== 📜 General Rules ===== 😀 Be friendly to everyone! Isn't this what RO is about? ==== 🔍 Loopholes ==== Any attempt to use loopholes will be met with the "Catch All" rule. If unsure whether something is allowed, **ASK first**. ==== 🏷️ Names ==== All names (characters, guilds, pets) must be appropriate (PG-13 rating). * Character name violation → Jail until name is changed or character deleted * Guild name violation → Jail of Guild Leader until guild is disbanded * Second guild name violation → Ban up to 3 days * Third guild name violation → Ban up to 14 days * Pet name violation → Jail until pet name is changed ==== 👥 Account Sharing ==== Account sharing is heavily discouraged. The account holder is responsible for all actions taken on their account, regardless of who was using it. ==== 🔁 Spamming ==== * Don't use more than 3 lines of chat at once * Don't repeat messages within 30 seconds * Don't spam skills in town (except heals/buffs) * Limit refining to 2-3 times in crowded areas * Don't repeatedly cast buffs every 30 seconds ==== ⚠️ Catch All ==== The GM Team reserves the right to administer punishment with just cause, generally through majority consensus. ==== 🤖 Botting / Macros / Scripts ==== **Do not use ANY bot and/or third party program under ANY circumstance.** * This includes scripts that operate without additional input * "Ducking-bird" mechanical devices are also prohibited * All external tools that allow cheating are banned * **First offense** → Permanent Ban ==== 💻 Client Editing ==== All client/hex/grf editing is prohibited, including changing sprites or camera view. * **First offense** → Permanent Ban ==== 🔒 Hacking ==== Hacking via brute force is illegal. Sharing your information with suspicious programs is your own fault. ==== 💤 AFK Farming / Leveling ==== Do not train or farm while away from your computer. * First offense → Strip and disconnect * Second offense → 4-hour jail * Third offense → 8-hour jail * Fourth offense → Ban up to 5 days ---- ===== ⚙️ Abuse of Game Mechanics ===== ==== 🐞 Bug Abuse ==== Report all bugs/exploits immediately. Using exploits will result in punishment. * Non-economy bug exploit → Ban up to 7 days * Economy-changing bug exploit → Ban from 2 weeks up to permanent ==== 🎮 General Abuse ==== * Maximum 5 alts per person at any given time * Maximum 10 accounts per individual * Alchemist exception: Additional alts allowed for crafting * Vending limited to 5 alts * Don't use alts to guarantee victory in mini-games ==== 💥 Intentional Erroring ==== Causing other players to error is prohibited. ==== 🏰 Hall of Abyss ==== Don't abuse Guild Point farming with alt accounts. * Punishment → Account ban ---- ===== 💰 Trading / Selling / Sharing Items ===== ==== ❌ Scamming ==== Deception to gain money, items, or accounts is prohibited. * Buying at high prices isn't scamming * Accidental vending mistakes aren't scamming * Dropped items are considered relinquished * Trust-based transactions are at your own risk ==== 🤝 Lending ==== For lending cases, evidence is required: * Screenshot showing the agreement with both parties acknowledging terms * Screenshot of item return is recommended * Lending cases without evidence won't be handled ==== 📦 Selling Illegal Items ==== Don't sell: * Items players shouldn't have (unreleased items) * "Unknown Items" * NPC-purchasable quest items for more than NPC price ---- ===== 👥 Interactions with Others ===== ==== 🎭 Monster Disguises ==== Don't enter PvP areas while disguised as monsters/NPCs. * Punishment → Disguise removal, warning, jail, or ban ==== 🎉 Events ==== * No buying/selling/trading during events * Don't sell holiday event gift items * Unclaimed prizes expire after one month ==== 🐲 MVP Room ==== Don't fill rooms with non-playing characters to control access. ==== ⚔️ Kill Stealing ==== * Use @noks instead of reporting kill stealing * Report persistent harassment via NPC:Report * MVPs in MVP rooms are Free-for-All ==== 😡 Offensive Language ==== * Excessive swearing is prohibited * Racial slurs are not tolerated ==== 🚫 Harassment ==== * No insulting via public or private chat * No public defamation of players * Use /ex to block harassers before reporting * MVP obstruction (beyond normal competition) is harassment * Begging for items/zeny/levels is harassment * Revealing real-life information without permission is prohibited ---- ===== 🛡️ Interaction with Staff / GMs ===== Be respectful and courteous to staff members. * Don't ask to become a GM * Don't bother GMs unnecessarily * Don't beg for items, zeny, events, or commands * For corruption accusations, provide proof to higher staff only ==== 🕵️ GM Impersonation ==== * Never claim to be a GM * Don't use names similar to GM names * Names similar to former GMs may be reserved ==== 🕵️‍♂️ Revealing GM Characters ==== * Don't reveal a GM's legitimate character * Don't try to discover GM identities * Punishment → PERMANENT BAN (no exceptions) ---- ===== ⚔️ War of Emperium / Battlegrounds ===== ==== 🏰 War of Emperium ==== * No "Emperium hugging" (blocking access with items/players) * No casting Flying Side Kick on barricades/emperium * Don't participate without a visible guild emblem * Don't block castle entrance portals ==== 🖼️ Guild Emblems ==== * Don't copy another guild's emblem * No transparent/invisible emblems * Emblems must be clearly recognizable as emblems ==== 🏁 Battlegrounds ==== * No alts in battlegrounds * No badge farming or AFK participation * Punishment → Jail time, badge removal, or temporary ban ---- ===== 📋 Other Rules ===== ==== 📢 Advertisement ==== Don't advertise other servers or MMOs. * BAD: "You should join xxxxRO" * ACCEPTABLE: "I used to play xxxxRO, then came here" * No referral links allowed ==== 🔒 Account Lockdown ==== For account security, request lockdown through helpdesk. You'll need to verify ownership through the account email. ==== ✉️ Email Ownership ==== Your account email is your lifeline. Email changes must go through Support and are handled manually.