FRACTURED PLANET GAME RULES
FIRST AND LAST:
do not be an asshole
INTRO
Fractured Planet is a game park and has a larger Fractured Planet Game beneath the landing/game park area.
Joining the Group gives you access to some of the furnishings that are not available to the public at large, so please join.
Wearing the Fractured Planet HUD enables you to gain Favor Points in either the game park area OR the Fractured Planet Game area.
Fractured Planet is intended as a GAME, but many here use the gathering to Role Play. You are welcome to choose how you play here.
BASIC RULES FOR THE FRACTURED PLANET GAME
1 - TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
METER: EVERYONE involved in gaining Favor Points at the CONTROL POINTS must wear the GM Meter. If you do not have one, a free GM is available at the Landing/Game Park.
Because many here choose to involve ROLE PLAY in the FRACTURED PLANET GAME, please honor them by not using tummy talkers, talking cocks or other spamming reproductive oriented products are not allowed.
2 - GUEST BEHAVIOR
ROLE PLAY is not required, but if you choose to, use LOCAL CHAT for IN CHARACTER (IC) communication.
Out-of-character (OOC) talk in Nearby Chat should be designated in LOCAL CHAT within parenthesis ((such as this)). If someone on the ground needs technical help, find an in-character way to direct him or her back to the Market; and accompany them, if you wish. For general OOC talk at any time, use The FRACTURED PLANET group chat.
AGE PLAY PROHIBITED: In accordance with Linden Labs' Terms of Service, age-play is not permitted. Violation will result in banishment and the filing of an Abuse Report. For more information visit:
http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Linden_Lab_Official:Clarification_of_policy_disallowing_ageplay
HARASSMENT & THREATS: OOC harassment and threats against others, to include unwarranted charges and false allegations with malicious intent or the intent to disrupt the RP will be banished. Note that the FRACTURED PLANET group chat is considered out of character. OOC harassment, name - calling, etc. in group chat will not be tolerated and may result in ejection from the group. Harassment, such as griefing is considered a 'conflict' which is covered in the paragraph below.
CONFLICTS: Conflicts are handled in character, in the roleplay area. In the rare event that a GUARDIAN (the administrators) identifies himself or herself as such in an IM, in group chat, or in the roleplay area, please follow their instructions. Failure to do so will likely result in a ban. If you disagree with the ruling of the Admin, place a notecard (including the Nearby Chat into the Mailbox in the Marketplace.)
Use of Alts (Attack of the Clones)
-- Fractured Planet is rooted in SteamPunk. Clones do not fit our theme as they are super future science sci-fi.
-- Only one Avi per person may use the FP HUD.
-- All other Avi's (alts) may not use the HUD
-- And yes, we have ways to figure this our or to deal with an alt.
---- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0UzpSzkeys
3 - APPEARANCE AND DRESS CODE
Appearance: Fractured Planet players have awakened from stasis to survive and play here. The Guardians placed all human-appearing beings into the stasis pods. Your avatar may be anything you are able to conceive and (if you choose) to RP. When you awaken from stasis, you will have lost your knowledge of magic and/or technology. You will only have your survival skills.
Dress 'Code': The sim is steam punk/goth/use-your-imagination in dress code.
The sim design is for regular sized avatars. If your avatar is too large to fit in the buildings, or too small (you may slip through holes) it may hamper your enjoyment of the game.
4 - WEAPONS
LIMIT: Three weapons, projectile, ranged and/or melee.
ALLOWED: HAND-HELD GM-compatible, mono scripted, projectile and/or melee weapons are allowed to be used. Ranged weapons are allowed but do not set on autofire. All legal weapons must be held in the HAND as the GM meter will knock the weapon out of your hand when you are downed.
Damage: Projectile, ranged, and Melee weapons have equal damage.
5 - CHEATING
Do not be an asshole--do not cheat. What is a cheat? Cheats are technical enhancements or workarounds. A few are listed here as examples.
--* Flying -- Fractured Planet is rooted in SteamPunk. Flying with out the use of a flying device does not fit our theme. That's fantasy, not Steampunk.
-- Avatar flying is turned off in Fractured Planet. Some 'flying machines' are allowed, but must be approved by a Guardian.
-- Absolutely no avatar flying is allowed. Guardians are the only exception.
--Use of damage shields, enhanced movement devices, radar and tracking huds, and other protective or mapping devices that defeat the realism-based systems here is forbidden.
--Turning off or lowering your viewer's graphics capabilities to remove trees and brush and other objects or formations is considered cheating.
--Removing the FRACTURED PLANET Meter or GM Meter during a role play is a cheat. Attaching the FRACTURED PLANET Meter anywhere other than its default location is also considered an attempt to cheat.
--Use of pose balls to pass through walls, teleporting while unconscious, etc. is considered a cheat.
--Use of speed boosters, movement assistance or jumping abnormally and unrealistically high is considered a cheat.
--Anyone suspected of cheating, whether confirmed or not, may be sent away and, for some infractions, not permitted to return.
Notice that all of the cheats listed above involve technical enhancements or workarounds. There is no such thing as role play "cheating". All role play disputes are settled between the parties using their adult-level social skills. If you MUST raise the issue to the GUARDIANS, describe the dispute in a short paragraph and copy the Local Chat onto the notecard. Place it in the Mailbox in the Marketplace.
6 - NOTICE
FRACTURED PLANET is a private sim created for the enjoyment of the sim owners and their guests. It is not Linden public land or a for-profit venture --there is no admission fee and, consequently, no guarantees or warranties. All visitors to FRACTURED PLANET are guests in the sim owner's home and are expected to understand these entry requirements. Failure to respect them will result in warning, ejection, or ban, usually without comment or explanation.
FRACTURED PLANET is a role play environment, and by enjoying this land you agree to abide by the Guest Requirements and acknowledge that you fully understand the implications of intensive role play. This applies primarily over combat of a CONTROL POINT. Many guests RP the taking of a point. As our guest, you are expected to honor the role play.
do not be an asshole
INTRO
Fractured Planet is a game park and has a larger Fractured Planet Game beneath the landing/game park area.
Joining the Group gives you access to some of the furnishings that are not available to the public at large, so please join.
Wearing the Fractured Planet HUD enables you to gain Favor Points in either the game park area OR the Fractured Planet Game area.
Fractured Planet is intended as a GAME, but many here use the gathering to Role Play. You are welcome to choose how you play here.
BASIC RULES FOR THE FRACTURED PLANET GAME
1 - TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
METER: EVERYONE involved in gaining Favor Points at the CONTROL POINTS must wear the GM Meter. If you do not have one, a free GM is available at the Landing/Game Park.
Because many here choose to involve ROLE PLAY in the FRACTURED PLANET GAME, please honor them by not using tummy talkers, talking cocks or other spamming reproductive oriented products are not allowed.
2 - GUEST BEHAVIOR
ROLE PLAY is not required, but if you choose to, use LOCAL CHAT for IN CHARACTER (IC) communication.
Out-of-character (OOC) talk in Nearby Chat should be designated in LOCAL CHAT within parenthesis ((such as this)). If someone on the ground needs technical help, find an in-character way to direct him or her back to the Market; and accompany them, if you wish. For general OOC talk at any time, use The FRACTURED PLANET group chat.
AGE PLAY PROHIBITED: In accordance with Linden Labs' Terms of Service, age-play is not permitted. Violation will result in banishment and the filing of an Abuse Report. For more information visit:
http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Linden_Lab_Official:Clarification_of_policy_disallowing_ageplay
HARASSMENT & THREATS: OOC harassment and threats against others, to include unwarranted charges and false allegations with malicious intent or the intent to disrupt the RP will be banished. Note that the FRACTURED PLANET group chat is considered out of character. OOC harassment, name - calling, etc. in group chat will not be tolerated and may result in ejection from the group. Harassment, such as griefing is considered a 'conflict' which is covered in the paragraph below.
CONFLICTS: Conflicts are handled in character, in the roleplay area. In the rare event that a GUARDIAN (the administrators) identifies himself or herself as such in an IM, in group chat, or in the roleplay area, please follow their instructions. Failure to do so will likely result in a ban. If you disagree with the ruling of the Admin, place a notecard (including the Nearby Chat into the Mailbox in the Marketplace.)
Use of Alts (Attack of the Clones)
-- Fractured Planet is rooted in SteamPunk. Clones do not fit our theme as they are super future science sci-fi.
-- Only one Avi per person may use the FP HUD.
-- All other Avi's (alts) may not use the HUD
-- And yes, we have ways to figure this our or to deal with an alt.
---- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0UzpSzkeys
3 - APPEARANCE AND DRESS CODE
Appearance: Fractured Planet players have awakened from stasis to survive and play here. The Guardians placed all human-appearing beings into the stasis pods. Your avatar may be anything you are able to conceive and (if you choose) to RP. When you awaken from stasis, you will have lost your knowledge of magic and/or technology. You will only have your survival skills.
Dress 'Code': The sim is steam punk/goth/use-your-imagination in dress code.
The sim design is for regular sized avatars. If your avatar is too large to fit in the buildings, or too small (you may slip through holes) it may hamper your enjoyment of the game.
4 - WEAPONS
LIMIT: Three weapons, projectile, ranged and/or melee.
ALLOWED: HAND-HELD GM-compatible, mono scripted, projectile and/or melee weapons are allowed to be used. Ranged weapons are allowed but do not set on autofire. All legal weapons must be held in the HAND as the GM meter will knock the weapon out of your hand when you are downed.
Damage: Projectile, ranged, and Melee weapons have equal damage.
5 - CHEATING
Do not be an asshole--do not cheat. What is a cheat? Cheats are technical enhancements or workarounds. A few are listed here as examples.
--* Flying -- Fractured Planet is rooted in SteamPunk. Flying with out the use of a flying device does not fit our theme. That's fantasy, not Steampunk.
-- Avatar flying is turned off in Fractured Planet. Some 'flying machines' are allowed, but must be approved by a Guardian.
-- Absolutely no avatar flying is allowed. Guardians are the only exception.
--Use of damage shields, enhanced movement devices, radar and tracking huds, and other protective or mapping devices that defeat the realism-based systems here is forbidden.
--Turning off or lowering your viewer's graphics capabilities to remove trees and brush and other objects or formations is considered cheating.
--Removing the FRACTURED PLANET Meter or GM Meter during a role play is a cheat. Attaching the FRACTURED PLANET Meter anywhere other than its default location is also considered an attempt to cheat.
--Use of pose balls to pass through walls, teleporting while unconscious, etc. is considered a cheat.
--Use of speed boosters, movement assistance or jumping abnormally and unrealistically high is considered a cheat.
--Anyone suspected of cheating, whether confirmed or not, may be sent away and, for some infractions, not permitted to return.
Notice that all of the cheats listed above involve technical enhancements or workarounds. There is no such thing as role play "cheating". All role play disputes are settled between the parties using their adult-level social skills. If you MUST raise the issue to the GUARDIANS, describe the dispute in a short paragraph and copy the Local Chat onto the notecard. Place it in the Mailbox in the Marketplace.
6 - NOTICE
FRACTURED PLANET is a private sim created for the enjoyment of the sim owners and their guests. It is not Linden public land or a for-profit venture --there is no admission fee and, consequently, no guarantees or warranties. All visitors to FRACTURED PLANET are guests in the sim owner's home and are expected to understand these entry requirements. Failure to respect them will result in warning, ejection, or ban, usually without comment or explanation.
FRACTURED PLANET is a role play environment, and by enjoying this land you agree to abide by the Guest Requirements and acknowledge that you fully understand the implications of intensive role play. This applies primarily over combat of a CONTROL POINT. Many guests RP the taking of a point. As our guest, you are expected to honor the role play.