News Files - Abuse

Generally, we consider there to be two primary levels of abuse on the game.

The first level, and the far more serious one, is anything that involves hacking into the server, the various game databases, or the code. Whether it's a denial-of-service attack, breaking into another user's account, the insertion of a piece of code meant to take advantage of security gaps and collect private information, otherwise exploit the available soft code to your advantage, adjust or alter code, objects, or other parts of the game databases, or anything else of that nature, we consider that more than just cheating. It's not just a bannable offence, it's a crime. If we have enough evidence to enable us to do so, we reserve the right to press charges. You have been warned.

The second level is anything that gives the impression of the first. This can include, but isn't limited to, things like spoofing, so as to ensure that you win a contest; or purposely trying to secretly gain access to code or information that gives you an unfair advantage over your fellow players. Any way you slice it, it's cheating, and we won't stand for it.

The staff are bound by these very same rules. Their characters are subject to the same scrutiny as any other character applying to the game. They're not allowed to use their wizard and royalty powers or position to make things easier on their characters, nor to smooth the way for their friends. They are expected to behave honestly and with integrity - and we have every faith that they will and do. If you disagree, you need to speak with one of us about it, so we can address that concern as soon as possible.

Frankly, there is no reason why you should need to cheat on a game such as this. It is simply a game, for the purpose of having fun in a shared, simulated play environment. If you do not feel that you can play here without the need to cheat, then perhaps you need to sit down and figure out why a game has so much importance to you that you need to cheat to feel fulfilled by it.