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Greetings Valhalla players! Below will be listed all the Server Rules that we expect to be followed.
1. COMMUNICATIONS
WHAT WE MONITOR:
When connecting to Valhalla the following information is recorded on the server: Your Public IP Address, Network Mask, MAC Address, and data transmitted via encrypted blowfish communications/game packets. “Connecting” is defined as, attempting or establishing TCP/IP connections to Lobby Server, using Lobby Server to authenticate account information, connecting to Game Server instances (may be more than one instance available), and disconnecting through TCP/IP protocols. “Server Use” is defined as, using the Valhalla realm in conjunction with a game client to send data to play the game via game packets. All of the above is logged as informational on the server for periodic review of server use and used for debugging purposes.
WHAT WE DO NOT MONITOR:
Chat functions. We do not record or store any plain-text communications for chat. We feel that recording chat is an invasion of privacy for players using Valhalla. We do not condone such actions and do not mimic other server hosts that do so. When playing on Valhalla you can feel safe knowing your chat is private between the corresponding parties (tell/whisper, party, linkshell, etc.) It is encrypted in the game packets and is not recorded in the section above this. In the event of claims of harassment we have different rules (see section 3).
2. HACKING & FORBIDDEN 3RD PARTY USE
Using 3rd party utilities or homebrew code to send malformed or modified packets to Valhalla is strictly prohibited.
Any modified network data outside of what is sent normally using a game client is forbidden. This includes packets with modified headers, enveloping, padding, data and is the most serious offense in which we do not take lightly; it may cause server instability and detrimental experience for all parties involved. Should you be found manipulating packet data for illicit purposes then you will receive a permanent ban without question.
Using 3rd party tools/addons/plugins/software to perform actions, such as, but not limited to: position adjustment of character, automated farming with a bot program, automated repeated clicking, GM powers such as wall hacking, speed hacking, and automated multiboxing (where the 2nd+ characters are automated without input), are strictly prohibited. You will receive a temporary ban on your characters for 72 hours. Repeated offences will result in a permanent ban.
3. HARASSMENT
There is a difference between light-hearted fun, trolling, and harassment. If you feel you are subject to harassment or hazing please provide Name, Screenshot(s) of evidence, very descriptive details on the event, location, time, and day to our Administrative Team via PM “Personal Message” on these forums. Reports without the aforementioned information will be subject to dismissal. Those found in violation will be jailed for 24-72 hours. Continued behavior will result in a permanent ban.
Bashing Staff members is not tolerated and will lead to a 72 hours jail time. Please remember that Staff is here to assist you; not to be insulted by you. Respect goes a long ways.
4. BUG ABUSE & INTENTIONAL CRASHING
Bug abusing isn't allowed here on Valhalla, and will lead to 24 to 72 hours jail time depending on the situation.
Bugs should always be reported in the Tech Support/Bug Report sections. If you are found exploiting a SERIOUS bug which allows you to gain EXP, Currency, or Items in an unintended manner, in which we discover and patch server-side, then you will be jailed. Continued use thereafter will result in a permanent ban.
5. ADVERTISING
Don't advertise other servers on our server. Failure to follow this will result in 7 days jail time to a permanent ban depending on the situation presented.
6. CHARACTERS WITH INAPPROPRIATE NAMES
Although the game itself will prevent many of these names from getting through the filter, sometimes folks manage a way around it. Those found subject to this rule will have their character name changed to a randomized, game-provided name, without notice. Please do not create characters with hate messages, including racial, religious, or other inappropriate messages embedded into the name. Please use your brain.
7. FORBIDDEN GM PARTYING AND BOOSTING
Carrying or Power Leveling new players is restricted to level sync only and without GM powers. Gear has been adjusted so that this concept is not too severely exploited. GMs found in violation of this rule will be demoted immediately without notice.
8. HAND OUTS
GMs will not hand out any specialized equipment or give special treatment to certain players, all events held by GMs will be for the handing out of holiday gear only.
9. REAL MONEY TRADE
Under no circumstances will any real money be used for the purchasing of any in-game currency or in-game goods and/or services. Furthermore, we will not accept any donations to this server.
10. NO LIABILITY OR EXPRESSED LIABILITY OF SERVICE
Valhalla reserves the right to discontinue this service at any point in time. We have no intentions on shutting down the server for the foreseeable future. Should anything happen we cannot be held liable for any damages resulting in a shutdown of the server by legal authority.
Please take these rules into consideration, and enjoy your time here on Valhalla. If you find a player breaking these rules feel free to report them in the “GM/Player Report” section.
Best Regards, and See you in game! Valhalla Administrative Team
PLEASE NOTE: THIS LIST OF RULES IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANYTIME!