This policy is a social contract between the players and the immortals that share the world within TempusMUD. It has been written to outline rules which are thought to keep the game fun for both players and immortals. Following the player policy is a condition of playing here. Following the immortal policy is a condition of working here.

The staff of TempusMUD follows the philosophy that all players are capable of self-control, so there will be no attempt to "correct" players through punishment. Punishment will typically be a temporary or permanent removal from the game and the destruction of any benefits gained by the infraction.

Tempus Player Policy

Spamming

Any repeated action intended to annoy other players or immortals is prohibited.

Scripts and Botting

Use of scripts and mud clients is encouraged. Unattended automation is prohibited.

Names and Titles

This game is one of fantasy and high technology, and your selection of character name should reflect that. If your name is deemed inappropriate, an immortal will change it for you.

Harassment

Racist, sexist, homophobic, and purely hateful remarks will not be tolerated. Any actions intended to chase away another player are a fast way to a permanent siteban.

Accounts and Multiplaying

Multiplaying is fine on TempusMUD, and the rules are enforced through an account system. A player should have only one account. Similarly, an account should only have one player.

Advertising

Please don't advertise another mud or service.

Bugs and Cheating

Should you find a bug, immediately report it. Reporting a bug does not mean you may then exploit the bug.

Immortals

If an immortal asks you to do something, do it. If an immortal asks you something, answer truthfully. They are trying to make the game fun for everyone.

Tempus Immortal Policy

World Modifications

Immortals may not make any non-job-related changes to the world or players.

This includes, but is not limited to: restorations, rewards not earned from a quest, moving objects or players, changing player names or titles, and loading equipment for yourself or others. Modifying one's personal zone is acceptable, of course, but should never intersect the gameplay of the players in any way.

Player Relationships

Immortals must pursue individual relationships with players along private channels. Any personal correspondance between a player and an immortal must occur through tells or says in a private room. Immortals are welcome to log in as a mortal if they wish to cause a scene.

Respect Towards Players

Immortals shall retain an attitude of respect towards the players at all times, even if they are not receiving it. Insulting players "all in fun" is not acceptable.

Respect Towards Immortals

Immortals shall retain an attitude of respect towards other immortals in public. Insulting immortals "all in fun" is also not acceptable.