System Policies and Ethos - Revision history

Hal: Replaced content with "The following pages contain important information about the system's policies and ethos. You should read these pages before attending an event. * Behaviour at Games - how we expect our participants to behave, including our Equality & Diversity and Self Care policies. * Game Themes - the themes you can expect to encounter at our events, and the themes which are unacceptable to roleplay. * The Social Contract - the agreements between players, crew and orga..."

2023-02-23T17:39:11Z

Replaced content with "The following pages contain important information about the system's policies and ethos. You should read these pages before attending an event. * Behaviour at Games - how we expect our participants to behave, including our Equality & Diversity and Self Care policies. * Game Themes - the themes you can expect to encounter at our events, and the themes which are unacceptable to roleplay. * The Social Contract - the agreements between players, crew and orga..."

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High Lords: /* Clean Up */

2022-12-31T02:09:21Z

Clean Up

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	We ask all players and crew to please contribute an hour of their time to the clean up of the site at the end of an event. We are a roleplaying community and do not run for profit relying ~~entirely~~ on Crew and Game Team to handle the hard work of takedown results in crew not returning to the game ~~and~~ an unfair load being placed on the Game Team ~~to tidy up the game - we~~ do not run this game at the level that we can afford the resources of hiring paid cleaning staff to wrap-up after our events. If everyone works together it is more than possible to ensure that we are cleaned up in under an hour.		We ask all players and crew to please contribute an hour of their time to the clean up of the site at the end of an event. We are a roleplaying community and do not run for profit - relying solely on Crew and Game Team to handle the hard work of takedown results in crew not returning to the game -- as well as having an unfair load being placed on the Game Team. We do not run this game at the level that we can afford the resources of hiring paid cleaning staff to wrap-up after our events. If everyone works together it is more than possible to ensure that we are cleaned up in under an hour.

	~~Please~~ just let us know ~~if you are unable to do this~~. We understand ~~there might be specific reasons for which you~~ might not be able to.		If you are unable to be part of the cleanup, please just come to us and let us know. We understand that unexpected things happen, and people might simply not be able to help.

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High Lords: /* Clean Up */

2022-12-31T01:06:53Z

Clean Up

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	We ask all players and crew to please contribute an hour of their time to the clean up of the site at the end of an event. We are a roleplaying community and do not run for profit relying entirely on Crew and Game Team to handle the hard work of takedown results in crew not returning to the game and an unfair load being placed on the Game Team to tidy up the game - we do not run this game at the level that we can afford the resources of hiring paid cleaning staff to wrap-up after our events. If everyone works together it is more than possible to ensure that we are cleaned up in under an hour.		We ask all players and crew to please contribute an hour of their time to the clean up of the site at the end of an event. We are a roleplaying community and do not run for profit relying entirely on Crew and Game Team to handle the hard work of takedown results in crew not returning to the game and an unfair load being placed on the Game Team to tidy up the game - we do not run this game at the level that we can afford the resources of hiring paid cleaning staff to wrap-up after our events. If everyone works together it is more than possible to ensure that we are cleaned up in under an hour.

	Please just let us know if you are unable to do this. We understand you might not be able to.		Please just let us know if you are unable to do this. We understand there might be specific reasons for which you might not be able to.


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High Lords: /* Clean Up */

2022-12-31T01:03:54Z

Clean Up

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	We ~~have a general expectation that~~ all players and crew ~~will~~ contribute an hour of their time to the clean up of the site at the end of an event ~~- we~~ are a roleplaying community and do not run for profit relying entirely on Crew and Game Team to handle the hard work of takedown results in crew not returning to the game and an unfair load being placed on the Game Team to tidy up the game - we do not run this game at the level that we can afford the resources of hiring paid cleaning staff to wrap-up after our events. If everyone works together it is more than possible to ensure that we are cleaned up ~~and off site~~ in under an hour.		We ask all players and crew to please contribute an hour of their time to the clean up of the site at the end of an event. We are a roleplaying community and do not run for profit relying entirely on Crew and Game Team to handle the hard work of takedown results in crew not returning to the game and an unfair load being placed on the Game Team to tidy up the game - we do not run this game at the level that we can afford the resources of hiring paid cleaning staff to wrap-up after our events. If everyone works together it is more than possible to ensure that we are cleaned up in under an hour.

	Please just let us know if you are unable to do this. We understand you might not be able to.		Please just let us know if you are unable to do this. We understand you might not be able to.


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High Lords: /* Controversial Themes and Dark Roleplay */

2022-12-19T14:07:48Z

Controversial Themes and Dark Roleplay

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	* Nazi/WW2 German symbolism, imagery and uniforms are expressly forbidden as are other '''[https://www.adl.org/hatesymbolsdatabase hate symbols [linked<nowiki>]</nowiki>] '''the knowing use of these in your kit is subject to an immediate ban and removal from games. The use of other real life political imagery is generally discouraged with the exception of imagery associated with gender equality and pride in gender/sexual identity. If you're unsure about a symbol or image you are using contact the game team and we will provide guidance on avoiding mirroring the symbology of hate groups.		* Nazi/WW2 German symbolism, imagery and uniforms are expressly forbidden as are other '''[https://www.adl.org/hatesymbolsdatabase hate symbols [linked<nowiki>]</nowiki>] '''the knowing use of these in your kit is subject to an immediate ban and removal from games. The use of other real life political imagery is generally discouraged with the exception of imagery associated with gender equality and pride in gender/sexual identity. If you're unsure about a symbol or image you are using contact the game team and we will provide guidance on avoiding mirroring the symbology of hate groups.

			In addition, DuD is a sex-positive and kink-positive setting and game - however we will not include anything about sexuality, gender and sexual acts in any mechanical effects or any event theme - we don’t want to force players who are uncomfortable to interact with such themes and while we don’t discourage you from roleplaying them as part of your characters story we suggest they are better contained to controlled spaces where only people who consent to interacting with them have to.

	Outside of these themes, there may be dark and sometimes disturbing imagery and themes used in the game, and we respect that some participants may find themselves affected by this. To this end you may use the ‘Traffic Light’ system to inform players, crew and refs of discomfort without needing to stop the game:		Outside of these themes, there may be dark and sometimes disturbing imagery and themes used in the game, and we respect that some participants may find themselves affected by this. To this end you may use the ‘Traffic Light’ system to inform players, crew and refs of discomfort without needing to stop the game:
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	If you are overwhelmed or completely unable to deal with a subject and need to bring an immediate end to it, you may call '''Stop the Game''' at any point. At this point all participants should cease roleplay to allow the participant in question to remove themselves from the play area and talk to a referee.		If you are overwhelmed or completely unable to deal with a subject and need to bring an immediate end to it, you may call '''Stop the Game''' at any point. At this point all participants should cease roleplay to allow the participant in question to remove themselves from the play area and talk to a referee.


	==== Misgendering ====		==== Misgendering ====

High Lords: /* Prop Safety */

2022-12-17T19:34:28Z

Prop Safety

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	Firearms props may be based around foam dart weapons or Realistic Imitation Firearms (RIFs), but actual firearms (deactivated or otherwise) are expressedly forbidden. Firearms props should at no point in game time be loaded with ammunition of any kind (any SFX should be electronically produced). If a firearm prop is going to be used in melee, the entire weapon should be made LRP-safe as per the rules above. Firearms props should not have any sharp edges that may damage players or melee weapon props.		Firearms props may be based around foam dart weapons or Realistic Imitation Firearms (RIFs), but actual firearms (deactivated or otherwise) are expressedly forbidden. Firearms props should at no point in game time be loaded with ammunition of any kind (any SFX should be electronically produced). If a firearm prop is going to be used in melee, the entire weapon should be made LRP-safe as per the rules above. Firearms props should not have any sharp edges that may damage players or melee weapon props.

			If you are not using a LARP-safe prop you must move your weapon out of the way. Props made of hard materials or not judged to be LARP-safe by the Game Team must be holstered or placed in a position where you can control their movement to prevent accidentally striking another participant. Charging melee combatants will -always slow- to give you time to do so, do not use this as a chance to retreat, be courteous

	Shields should follow similar guidelines to the above, but should not have a rigid core as part of their construction. Wooden/plastic shields (such as riot shields) are expressly forbidden, as all shields should be constructed primarily from foam.		Shields should follow similar guidelines to the above, but should not have a rigid core as part of their construction. Wooden/plastic shields (such as riot shields) are expressly forbidden, as all shields should be constructed primarily from foam.

Hal at 19:03, 4 October 2022

2022-10-04T19:03:44Z

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	=== Safety and Time In ===		=== Safety and Time In ===

	==== OOC Calls "Time Out!" "~~Tim~~ in!" "Safety!" and "Man Down!" ====		==== OOC Calls "Time Out!" "Time in!" "Safety!" and "Man Down!" ====

	You must never use ANY of these calls for an IC purpose as they have distinct uses for indicating situations where there is OOC danger to an individual.		You must never use ANY of these calls for an IC purpose as they have distinct uses for indicating situations where there is OOC danger to an individual.

High Lords: /* Clean Up */

2022-09-25T17:53:58Z

Clean Up

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	We have a general expectation that all players and crew will contribute an hour of their time to the clean up of the site at the end of an event - we are a roleplaying community and do not run for profit relying entirely on Crew and Game Team to handle the hard work of takedown results in crew not returning to the game and an unfair load being placed on the Game Team to tidy up the game - we do not run this game at the level that we can afford the resources of hiring paid cleaning staff to wrap-up after our events. If everyone works together it is more than possible to ensure that we are cleaned up and off site in under an hour.		We have a general expectation that all players and crew will contribute an hour of their time to the clean up of the site at the end of an event - we are a roleplaying community and do not run for profit relying entirely on Crew and Game Team to handle the hard work of takedown results in crew not returning to the game and an unfair load being placed on the Game Team to tidy up the game - we do not run this game at the level that we can afford the resources of hiring paid cleaning staff to wrap-up after our events. If everyone works together it is more than possible to ensure that we are cleaned up and off site in under an hour.

	If you ~~need~~ to ~~leave the site early we~~ understand ~~that~~ you might ~~need~~ to ~~leave early. Please let us know and we can sort something~~.		Please just let us know if you are unable to do this. We understand you might not be able to.

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High Lords: /* Clean Up */

2022-09-25T17:50:50Z

Clean Up

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	We have a general expectation that all players and crew will contribute an hour of their time to the clean up of the site at the end of an event - we are a roleplaying community and do not run for profit relying entirely on Crew and Game Team to handle the hard work of takedown results in crew not returning to the game and an unfair load being placed on the Game Team to tidy up the game - we do not run this game at the level that we can afford the resources of hiring paid cleaning staff to wrap-up after our events. If everyone works together it is more than possible to ensure that we are cleaned up and off site in under an hour.		We have a general expectation that all players and crew will contribute an hour of their time to the clean up of the site at the end of an event - we are a roleplaying community and do not run for profit relying entirely on Crew and Game Team to handle the hard work of takedown results in crew not returning to the game and an unfair load being placed on the Game Team to tidy up the game - we do not run this game at the level that we can afford the resources of hiring paid cleaning staff to wrap-up after our events. If everyone works together it is more than possible to ensure that we are cleaned up and off site in under an hour.

			If you need to leave the site early we understand that you might need to leave early. Please let us know and we can sort something.

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Aquarion at 12:51, 13 September 2022

2022-09-13T12:51:55Z

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	While there is active encouragement of IC prejudice against certain IC optional traits (like being a mutant or an Abhuman), it is expected of all characters to treat each other free of other prejudices (like sexism, ableism, racism, etc.). Prejudiced language and discrimination that target real life traits of a player is not tolerated, IC or OOC, and may result in summary removal from events, and you being asked not to return to the system.		While there is active encouragement of IC prejudice against certain IC optional traits (like being a mutant or an Abhuman), it is expected of all characters to treat each other free of other prejudices (like sexism, ableism, racism, etc.). Prejudiced language and discrimination that target real life traits of a player is not tolerated, IC or OOC, and may result in summary removal from events, and you being asked not to return to the system.

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