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Table of Contents
Server Rules: General Server Rules: Roleplay Expectations Server Rules: Natural Progression & Conflict (PVP Rules) Server Rules: All Things Medical Server Rules: Report Guidelines (Read before submitting.) Criminal & Faction Rules: General (Click here to go to the page.)

Server Rules: General

The Golden Rule

We are all here to try to create a healthy roleplaying environment, and we will not allow attempting to circumvent the rules or find loopholes in them for your advantage. Staff have the right to remove any players who are attempting to undermine these rules. Staff may use discretion with the intention of calming down or removing toxic and harmful behavior and you should understand that playing on Ranch is a privilege that can be revoked should it be deemed necessary for the community.

Engagement that undermines the enjoyment or experience of others, even if not explicitly mentioned in the rules, may be viewed as against the spirit of the server. Common courtesy, roleplay integrity, and overall respect for the game and our players are the bedrock principles that this rule is founded upon.

Staff are the only people to enforce the rules. You must not attempt to enforce the rules yourself and public witch hunts will not be accepted. You must report players using the ticketing system and continue to play out the scene to the best of your ability, remaining in-character at all times.

Examples
Attempting to find loopholes in the server rules to benefit from or evade punishments. Creating toxicity out of character, discord channels included. Attempting to enforce the rules yourself, actively messaging players, being a "mini-mod."

Punishments
Ranging from a warning to a permanent ban. Racism or racial stereotyping will result in a permanent ban with no appeal.

Common Courtesy

It is important to remember that there are real people behind each character and the words we type or say have the potential to hurt. Players should be kind to others and think before they speak on an out-of-character level. There is no need to be hurtful or abusive, regardless of a player’s position in the community. Everyone should be treated equally.

In addition, players need to keep in-character actions in-character. There should be no bleed onto the forums or Discord; you are not your character when using these platforms. It is important to remain respectful and polite when interacting with other members of the community, regardless of any differences in opinion.

You must roleplay at all times. You may not disrupt, stall or void roleplay through OOC means unless an administrator tells you to, which is in very rare circumstances. You may not break rules because you believe someone else did to you.

Culling

Due to limitations out of our control, you are limited to only ever seeing 32 players at a time. In some cases, there may be more than 32 players inside a zone, at which point it is out of our control as to who you can see and who you cannot see. While we have tried to limit this, it is still expected to happen.

These areas are often also places that are targeted for large scale crimes such as bank robberies. When culling occurs, you may be asked to leave the area. You are expected to do so unless you are directly involved in the scene. If you are not directly involved in the scene and you are asked to leave by a lawman or someone taking lead on the scene, then you are expected to do so and not hang around. Take initiative and be courteous to the people involved who are likely having a difficult time caused by the culling. This is to allow the scene to play out without issues. Failure to do so may result in a temporary or permanent ban depending on the severity.

Inclusivity within Ranch

Within our community, we strictly advocate respectful treatment and fair interaction with all characters, irrespective of gender. Harassment, unwelcome advances, or generating situations of discomfort focused towards any character based on their gender is strictly forbidden and against the spirit of this roleplay.

While there can be naturally developing relationship arcs, they should be considerate of the comfort levels of all parties. We do not discourage romantic story arcs but any forced narrative or undue involvement is strictly forbidden.

While our server aims to provide an authentic 1899 experience, we prioritize creating a respectful and inclusive community for all players. As such, any form of misogyny, stereotyping, or discrimination based on gender, race, sexuality, or any other personal characteristic is strictly prohibited.

We understand that historical accuracy can often include outdated and offensive views. However, we firmly believe in separating certain historical accuracies from our gameplay to ensure that every player feels safe, respected, and free to enjoy their time on the server.

Examples
Stumbling across a bank robbery and hanging around to watch when culling is happening. Refusing to or stalling, not leaving town when asked by a lawman and culling is happening. Sexual harassment of any kind. Harassing another character based on their gender, sexual orientation or religious preferences.

Punishments
Ranging from a warning to a permanent ban. Racism, sexual harassment or racial stereotyping will result in a permanent ban with no appeal.

Restrictions on Playing

Whilst we wish to be inclusive for all players, there are some restrictions in play:
All players must be 18 or older.
The medium of communication is English, you may speak other languages in small sentences to enhance roleplay. However the primary communication must always be English first.
The use of a microphone is necessary for interaction, those with a legitimate disability may apply for mute character permission using #open-a-ticket on the Discord.
The roleplay should be consistent with the Wild West, circa 1899.
Your character and their name need to be distinctive. Impersonating known fictional or real personalities is not acceptable, pun names are also excluded from the allow-list.
Importing characters from other servers is allowed, however any history is forfeit. Your character is a fresh start in Monroe, so any history will be null and void.

Examples
Roleplaying a character named Chris Evans, Ben Crobbery, and Arthur Morgan breaks a restriction. Joining the server without a microphone and using /do /me to communicate without Staff Approval. Speaking Spanish over voice chat, even if you roleplay your character as a Spanish speaker. Single common, non-English words are allowed. I.e. saying "Hola", when roleplaying a Mexican citizen.

Punishments
Access to the server temporarily revoked until the above issues are addressed.

Voice Changers

Voice Changers are allowed to be utilised on Ranch Roleplay, with the following restrictions:

The voice changer must not completely recreate your voice, such as an AI-Generated software, these more often than not mispronounce words, or miss them out entirely, resulting in an immersion-breaking sound or word being stated.

Voice changers that change pitch is allowed, however, they must not be overtly high or low-pitched to the point they're immersion-breaking or not befitting of your character. The voice changer must sound natural in order to fit within the world you're roleplaying in.

Examples
AI-Generated voice changers such as VoiceMod (Narrator.) High Pitched a voice that sounds vaguely like someone using an Alvin and the Chipmunks translator. Deep voices that sound demonic/unnaturally deep. Robotic voice changers or poor mic quality also fall under this category

Punishments
Access to the server temporarily revoked until the above issues are addressed.

Unfair Advantages & Third Party Modifications

Modifications
• Don't use software, mods, apps or macros that give you an unfair advantage or allow harmful actions.
• Keep away from cheats or overlays that provide extra server information or aim help.
• Our server doesn't allow crosshairs. Using third-party tools to add them is against the rules.
• Ideally, only use the basic version of the game. Avoid altering the game files.
• Customize your game look (skins, texture packs) if you want, but ensure it doesn't affect gameplay. Be aware there's risk involved and we can't help if issues appear.
• It's forbidden to use third-party software that messes with our servers' setup, network, or security. Legal actions will be taken if this rule is broken.
• Using a controller is allowed but not recommended as we've turned off the aim advantage and don't offer specific support for controller players.

Asset Transferring:
Prohibition of Asset Transfers: Players are strictly prohibited from transferring assets to friends or other players as a means of circumventing progression systems within the server. This includes but is not limited to giving away assets when deleting characters, leaving the server, or engaging in real-world trading.
Character Deletion and Asset Distribution: In the event that a player decides to delete their character and wishes to distribute their assets, they must create an in-character last will and testament outlining their desired asset distribution.
Will Requirements and Moderation: Any will must comply with server lore and roleplay continuity. It must be submitted to and approved by the staff team prior to any distribution of assets taking place.
Staff Discretion on Wills: The staff team reserves the right to deny approval of any will that is suspected of facilitating unfair asset transfer, disrupting the economic balance, or being excessively generous in a way that feels incongruent with the server's standards of roleplay.

Examples
Installing any form of cheat software. Using automation software to rapidly mimic inputs. Using .dll executables for any reason whatsoever. Launching a Denial of Service attack against any of our services. Giving your friend all your money and quitting the server.

Punishments
The use of Third-Party Modifications on the server will almost always result in a permanent ban depending on the severity. Asset Transferring will almost always include a ban with a discussion to follow, should you be found maliciously partaking in AT, you will be banned for 6 months with no appeal.

Player Account Rules

Avoidance of Punishment: Don't try to dodge your punishment. If you're temporarily blocked from our services, creating new accounts or using other methods to get around this is not allowed. Breaking this rule could lead to more severe punishment or make your current punishment permanent.

Account Ownership: Keep your account to yourself. Don't share or transfer your account to anyone, even staff members. You're responsible for everything that happens on your account, so don't let anyone else use it and make sure your password is kept safe. Also, don't log into another person's account, no matter what. If this rule is violated, both accounts will be frozen.

VPN Usage: Don't use a VPN on our servers, unless you absolutely need to and have our permission. You're not allowed to hide or forge your IP address or hardware ID.

Examples
Returning to another account after being banned. Giving your Discord / Account to another person. Using a VPN Service to mask your true IP in any way.

Punishments
Breaching this rule will result in any associated account being permanently banned.

Server Rules: Roleplay Expectations

Era-Based Roleplay

Our roleplay is set in the late 1800s, specifically 1899. Please make sure your in-game character accurately portrays the time period in their fashion, language, and behavior. Knowledge of the historical context is required to craft a believable character.

Sensitive Topics: The game takes place in a time when sensitive issues like slavery, racism, and sexism were prevalent. While these could be part of your character's discussions, doing so in an offensive, inflammatory, or bigoted way is forbidden. Any inappropriate comments or roleplays may result in immediate removal from the server. Always respect each other as players when dealing with these topics.

Realism: No referencing future events, technologies, modern movies etc. You should be completely immersed in the game's timeline.

Language: Use era-appropriate language, avoid contemporary slang or expressions.

No Supernatural Elements: Ghosts, witches, and other supernatural beings are not acceptable characters in our roleplay. However, roleplaying "witch-like" tendencies such as herbal academia and witchy culture is acceptable.

Examples
Pretending to own slaves. Referencing World War 2. Not allowing someone to join the Sheriff's office because they are female. Using someones race or sexual orientation in a derogatory manner. Trash talking someone like it's a MW2 SnD Lobby after downing them. Using common terms associated with todays culture, like bruh, fam, ong, fr, etc etc.

Punishments
Breaching this rule will result in a removal from the server for up to 6 months, depending on the severity. Racism will result in a permanent ban, there is no exception.

Roleplay Takes Priority

At Ranch Roleplay, we put storytelling above all else. We want players to create narratives and interact rather than resorting to immediate violence. If disputes arise, roleplay should come before conflict. Our aim is to give depth to our characters, not to turn the server into a shoot-em-up.

Aim for meaningful exchanges with others to create engaging stories within our community.

In case of disputes with other players or Factions, don't jump to gunplay. There should always be roleplay interaction before resorting to any form of violence.

If you find the need to shoot someone, make sure there's a solid roleplay reason backing your action.

In some cases, if the minor rules are broken but it helps advance a storyline, and both parties are in agreement, we may make an exception. Remember, the goal is meaningful interactions and comprehensive storytelling.

Examples
You immediately attack another player without any roleplay or backstory. Whenever there's a dispute, your first instinct is to resort to violence without any in-character discussion. Rather than creating a compelling storyline, you directly start shooting at another player in the game. Your character harms or kills others without a valid roleplay reasons or context. You constantly skip the roleplay part of the game and proceed directly to aggressive actions, choosing to 'shoot first and ask questions later'. Running all over the map as a Lawman trying to find a still, you should find them through proper investigation.

Punishments
A temporary ban from the server for a period of 24-72 hours to reflect upon the violation. Depending on the severity and persistence of the violation, a 1-week ban to a permanent ban from the server may be enforced.

Powergaming

A brief overview of Powergaming
Powergaming can be defined into 3 categories:

• Forcing the roleplay that other players do.
• Performing roleplay that would realistically not be possible.
• Abusing scripts to create an unfair and/or unrealistic advantage.

Powergaming: Forcing the roleplay upon other players.

This is the act of dictating the effects or roleplay that another player's character does or receives. This may be attempting to decide the exact wounds that someone sustains via roleplay or roleplay commands, or saying via roleplay commands that another person smells a certain way. Your roleplay must always be open to the person on the other end, allowing them to decide their injuries or outcomes to their character from other roleplay. This may also be considered if you tell other characters that you "shot James in the head" or suggest that you killed a player who never actually killed their character.

Bad Examples
/me punches Lee in the nose, causing him to go unconscious. /me gags at the foul smell of James' breathe. /me stabs Pete directly in the heart. /me coughs on you, giving you tuberculosis. Spreading a message that you killed someone who never actually killed their character.

Good Examples
/me swings his fist toward Lee's face /me drives his knife toward Pete

Powergaming: Performing roleplay that would realistically not be possible.

This is doing roleplay or roleplay commands of things that would not be realistically possible. Breaking out of ropes during an active scene is considered powergaming due to the fact this would be visible and could be realistically stopped.

Escaping Sisika requires prior approval from the Staff Team and must not be attempted otherwise.

Bad Examples
Jumping from a rooftop with no injuries. Escaping from ropes during an active scene. Carrying vast amounts fish in your inventory with no means to carry them. Holding a lit stick of dynamite for extended periods of time with regard. Lying about the contents of your horse in a roleplay command. Grabbing items through walls. /me takes his rifle out of his pocket. /me lifts the elephant out of the way.

Powergaming: Abusing scripts to create an unfair and/or unrealistic advantage

You should always be considerate of other roleplayers and ensure that they always have adequate chances to respond to any roleplay thrown their way. Creating an unfair advantage for yourself, such as waiting at Guarma boat teleport locations is considered powergaming. This includes using the game mechanics such as lassoing unexpecting people without giving them a chance to roleplay.

Examples
Waiting at the Van Horn dock teleport area for someone to leave Guarma. Starting a shootout in Van Horn and using the boat to teleport away. Locking an open door at gunpoint, leaving the other party no time to react. Calling your horse after it has been stolen. Reviving someone or bandaging yourself during a shootout without extensive roleplay. Despawning wagons to protect the contents. Running up to someone and lassoing or handcuffing them without giving them a chance to roleplay. Talking whilst downed without sounding hurt or attempting to gain an advantage in a scene. Going to the barbers after a crime to make your hair longer. Players must wait 30 minutes and be actively roleplaying before disconnecting after committing a crime. Allowing law to at least respond and make a search if the roleplay dictates it. Committing any of the following crimes after 30 minutes prior to a restart, or 30 minutes after a restart. Bank Robberies Store Robberies Grave Robbing Selling illegal goods to NPCs.

Punishments
A temporary ban from the server for a period of 1-week to reflect upon the violation. Depending on the severity and persistence of the violation, a permanent ban from the server may be enforced.

Metagaming

Metagaming is the act of using information that you learnt through out-of-character (OOC) means, in-character (IC). Any information that is learnt OOC should not be used IC or influence any calls your character makes. You should always try to avoid stumbling across OOC information that may involve your character where possible to avoid this.

A newly made character cannot have knowledge of an existing character's history within the server. Having a shared backstory is fine, but anything that happened in the server itself cannot be shared across multiple of your own characters and is considered metagaming.

Inciting Metagame: Inciting metagame is sharing information to other people in order to incite them to metagame it. This can be telling people who is around at the time, or details to what has happened during a scene that they were not involved in.

Bleeding: Allowing any OOC feelings you have to change your character's behaviour is considered bleeding. In-character judgements and feelings must be founded on in-character events that your character has witnessed and been involved in. Any bleeding is considered metagaming.

Roleplay Checking: Roleplay checking is attempting to test the roleplay knowledge or skills or another player unnecessarily. This includes fixating on someone when they say something that you don't believe is time period accurate instead of brushing it off or improvising your roleplay around it. it is not appropriate to attempt to bring IC attention to this or to test people on it. This must be dealt with OOC instead of IC and is considered metagaming.

Voice Identification: Voice ID should be a piece of the puzzle. Not the definitive outcome. If you are identifying a player by voice, you must have credible evidence that you know this person, from prior interactions or other close encounters.

When utilizing a criminals voice as Law. This cannot be a finite way to determine someone, sounds like and other statements must be back up with much more credible evidence to conclude whom the person is. Voice ID alone is not enough to convict someone.

Family Members Players are not permitted to create characters that are directly related to or are family members of any of their previous characters. This rule helps maintain the integrity of the roleplay and prevents conscious or subconscious metagaming from arising.

Carbon Copy Characters Players are required to ensure that each character they create is distinct and separate from any previously created characters. This includes distinct goals, attitudes, emotions, and flaws. In addition, characters must not possess knowledge or skills that would not be reasonably attributed to them based on their current backstory and experiences. For instance, a newly appointed Assistant Deputy cannot exhibit advanced knowledge of law enforcement procedures if they have not acquired this knowledge through in-game experiences and progression.

Examples
Inciting metagame by sharing IC information in chats. Watching another roleplayer stream Ranch while also roleplaying. Watching a roleplay stream to gain information. Being in a Discord call while also roleplaying. Testing a priest's knowledge of the bible for no reason. Reading the /me of another player and directly saying it out aloud. Creating the brother of a character you previously played and getting revenge on the person who killed them.

Punishments
A temporary ban from the server for a period of 24-72 hours to reflect upon the violation. Depending on the severity and persistence of the violation, a 1-week ban to a permanent ban from the server may be enforced.

Server Rules: Natural Progression & Conflict

Conflict & Player versus Player

Before you initiate player vs player engagement, a scene must be played out. The scene must have escalated and have played out for long enough for every party of the scene to be aware that a shootout is about to occur. You are encouraged to allow all parties to react and get to cover to allow the scene to be enjoyable for all parties. This means, when initiating engagement your main goal should not be to down the other players as quickly as possible.

During player vs player engagement, we encourage players to extend shootouts and make them more impactful. For example, purposely missing shots and utilizing cover. You are expected to preserve your character's life first. You should not recklessly run toward a shooter. Bandaging during a shootout should be done but you must roleplay doing so such as using /me commands, and you must continue to roleplay the injury afterwards. Ideally, using bandages is to extend the shootout and thus roleplay. After any shootout, all injuries sustained are expected to be roleplayed fully even if you did not go down.

If you go down in a player vs player engagement and then respawn or "take the local", you do not have to roleplay injuries from the shootout. You must not initiate any further conflict or return to the area where you previously died for at least an hour. Your character must not remember any of the events leading up to your death or the death itself, even if someone attempts to remind you. After respawning, you must not retaliate against any of the other parties in the engagement or attempt to initiate further conflict with those parties unless they give you a new reason to do so. This is considered revenge killing.

C/PVPE.1 Random Death Match (RDM)
You should not randomly attack another player or any NPCs for no reason. Attacking NPCs should be done with good reasoning, to provide dramatic effect to a scene where it is believable to fight the NPC. You will be treated the same way as if you attacked a player, both in-character & out.

C/PVPE.2 Poor Reason To Kill
It is unacceptable to kill another player or attempt to provoke them into a conflict for no reason. The player must give you an acceptable reason to attempt to engage with them in PVP. Once you have already shot down another player, you cannot shoot them down using the same reasoning as the previous time. They must give you a new reason or initiate the engagement before you have a reason to attempt to kill them. It is unacceptable to provoke the person you have downed in an attempt to get a new reason to kill them again.

C/PVPE.3 Preservation Of Life
All players engaged in gunfights are required to take cover effectively, whenever cover is available. This serves to enhance realism and ensures that players exhibit a commitment to preserving their character’s life. Our rule emphasizes the need to value one's life, just as one would do instinctively outside a gaming environment. When your character is exposed to danger, it is expected that you will seek safety and act in a manner that preserves life. Examples of Prohibited Actions: • Standing out in the open and engaging in a gunfight without attempting to find cover. • Resorting to hip firing exclusively in an unrealistic manner, especially when cover is within reasonable distance. • Rushing toward opponents with shotguns or other firearms with the intention of close-quarters combat when it clearly disregards personal safety and available cover.

Good Examples
Player 1 is under fire, immediately presses "Q" to take cover behind a nearby crate, and strategically returns fire only when opportune or outmaneuvering Player 2. Player 2, in turn, advances cautiously, going from cover to cover, demonstrating a clear effort to protect their life while engaging in the firefight.

Incorrect Examples
Player 1 is under fire and rather than using "Q" to utilize a nearby crate for cover, they stand out in the open returning fire. Meanwhile, Player 2 decides to ignore several opportunities for cover, sprinting across the field and firing indiscriminately from the hip.

Overall Conflict & PvP Bad Examples
Quickly drawing on someone and attempting to kill them as quickly as possible with minimal interaction prior to doing so. Ambushing a gang and immediately firing on them. Respawning after a shootout and then retaliating against them. Randomly attacking NPCs in town. Rambo hip-firing out in the open with no regard for ones safety. Vehicular Deathmatch is also covered by the above rules.

Punishments
A temporary ban from the server for a period of 24-72 hours to reflect upon the violation. Depending on the severity and persistence of the violation, a 1-week ban to a permanent ban from the server may be enforced.

Roleplay Progression / Quality

In roleplay, it's crucial to understand and respect the importance of character development and pacing. This rule states that all characters should start from humble beginnings to ensure a realistic and engaging story progression. Characters should also exhibit a sense of fear or concern towards crime and other significant events, instead of diving headfirst into dangerous situations without any hesitation.

For instance, if a player assumes the role of a deputy, they should not start their storyline as the town's hero who can solve every case with ease. Instead, they should begin as a rookie officer, learning the ropes, making mistakes, and gradually gaining experience and respect. As they navigate through their roleplay journey, they will encounter crimes that will instill fear, doubt, and stress in them, just like any new Deputy or Law Enforcement would feel in real life.

Similarly, if a player chooses to play a criminal character, they shouldn't start as a notorious crime lord with an extensive criminal empire, or robbing banks within the first 4 days of character creation. They should begin their journey in small petty crimes, experiencing fear of being caught, making wrong decisions, and slowly working their way up the criminal ladder. Their character's growth should reflect the trials, tribulations, and lessons learned from their actions.

Instant action may provide immediate thrill, but it robs the character of the chance to develop naturally and meaningfully. By starting from humble beginnings and allowing characters to experience fear and other emotions, we ensure a more in-depth, credible character development. It also makes the roleplay more rewarding as players witness their characters grow, adapt, and evolve over time.

This rule enhances the overall roleplay experience by creating a sense of realism and relatability. For instance, the deputy's fear and uncertainty in the face of crime can lead to a more profound character arc as they overcome their fears and become a more competent officer and stray away from the "robo-cop" mentality that many fall in to. Similarly, the criminal's initial fear of getting caught can lead to a compelling narrative of survival and cunning, and ultimately end in criminals that deserve to be remembered in the servers history/lore.

Examples
A settler who arrived in town just a day ago is already role-playing as a seasoned outlaw, claiming to run moonshine operations and a network of horse thieves across the county. The player doesn't provide any backstory or context for his sudden high stature in crime. A player in the role of a youthful deputy who just earned his star is acting with the skill and confidence of a marshal. He's solving complex cases without any guidance, apprehending hardened crooks single-handedly, and showing no signs of inexperience or struggle expected of someone in his position. On his first day of stepping into the world of crime, a character gets embroiled in a saloon shootout with rival outlaws. He exhibits no fear or concern about the repercussions of engaging in such a dangerous act and doesn't show any fear of getting caught by the lawmen or retaliation from the rival gang. A newcomer to the town takes to horse thieving. Next day, he starts robbing stagecoaches singlehandedly, and by the end of that week, he's already instating himself as the most feared outlaw.

Punishments
A temporary ban from the server for a period of 24-72 hours to reflect upon the violation. Depending on the severity and persistence of the violation, a 1-week ban to a permanent ban from the server may be enforced. Your character may also be deleted and you may be asked to start anew.

Sub-Par Roleplay

You are expected to put effort into your roleplay at all times. You should be constantly playing a character and trying to provide and facilitate roleplay. You should be building and furthering your own character's story and allowing other players to do the same with theirs. You should elevate scenes using roleplay commands where-ever possible, such as /me and /do. These roleplay commands should be serious and have effort put into it. Your roleplay should remain believable, and all roleplay actions taken should be properly motivated and slowly built up. Trolling or breaking character is unacceptable and will immediately be judged as sub-par.

Immersion Breaking
Each player is expected to contribute to the immersive 1899 environment of the community by avoiding immersion-breaking roleplay. This involves maintaining period-appropriate language, behaviors, and technology in character portrayal. While the outfit creator allows you great freedom, your outfits should always remain believable and appropriate to the setting. Immersion Breaking Speech also falls under this rule, you must remain as close to 1899 as possible, comments like "bruh, yolo, yeet, rizz" are not tolerated, alongside referring to commands, locals and other terminology in-character, such as "check out that local over there", NPCs are classed as human (as possible) in-character.

Law Baiting
Engaging in activities explicitly intended to mislead or provoke law enforcement, such as making false reports or discharging firearms into the air, for the sole purpose of inciting robbery, combat, or other violent actions, is strictly prohibited.

Examples
Putting little to no effort in your roleplay. Trolling and fighting your friends for no reason. Wearing an all bright pink outfit. Having mass amounts of bandoliers equipped for day-to-day activities in Saint Denis. Going to Colter shirtless. Referring to the discord as the "Discordian" or any other fashion in-game. Referring to out of character events in-character, using terms such as "nightmares" or "going in your head". Vocally roleplaying the effects of the injury is fine, only if there is not an active shootout. Vigilantism, whilst rife in 1899 for the sake of meaningful scenes and avoiding ruining storylines and/or plans, we do not tolerate it in any form.

Punishments
A temporary ban from the server for a period of 24-72 hours to reflect upon the violation. Depending on the severity and persistence of the violation, a 1-week ban to a permanent ban from the server may be enforced. Your character may also be deleted and you may be asked to start anew.

Server Rules: All Things Medical

Death & You

In a roleplay environment, deaths can be confusing so we've condensed a list of actions into what you should roleplay to help understand it further.

Respawning
When the player respawns after dying, they must forget all events leading to their death. This could be for example, falling to your death, dying to an animal, or being shot by another player. If you were downed during conflict, you must not return to the area for at least one hour. You must not rejoin the conflict.

Revived By Another Player
If the player is revived by another player, they retain memories of the events leading to their downed state. They must roleplay their injuries fully. Witnesses can remind them of any missing details during their unconscious state.

Character Kills
A Character Kill (CK) is permanently removing your character from the server. You can tell other players that you are killing your character by using roleplay commands, such as "/me has no pulse" or "/me He is laying lifeless, dead". Please note that this act is irreversible. You may be asked to facilitate an autopsy of your character's body should it be found, so you are not required to immediately delete the character but otherwise playing the character or transferring assets from it may result in a permanent ban.

Killing your character is always the choice of the person playing the character, however if you decide to repeat offenses of heinous crimes such as roleplaying as a serial killer, we encourage that you eventually accept a death penalty so that the story does not become stale. Staff may step in and force this should it become necessary.

You should not "double tap" or repeatedly shoot a downed player in an attempt to force them to Character Kill. If the player is going to kill their character, they will make that clear via the use of roleplay commands and it is their choice to make.

Should you engage in any duels, the player who loses the duel is force character killed.

Examples
Rejoining the same conflict that you respawned in, without being brought back into it with a new reason. Returning to the area that you died at. Telling law who killed you after you respawned. Discussing your death when you respawned with anyone.

Punishments
A temporary ban from the server for a period of 24-72 hours to reflect upon the violation. Depending on the severity and persistence of the violation, a 1-week ban to a permanent ban from the server may be enforced.

Injuries & Expecations

All players are required to roleplay their character's injuries to their full and realistic extent. If your character suffers a significant injury such as a gunshot wound, you must accurately portray the implications of the injury, including pain, reduced mobility, and a believable timeline for recovery. Additionally, interaction with medical professionals and adherence to their guidance is crucial.

Any medical procedures, ongoing treatments, or follow-up appointments prescribed by in-game medical staff must be followed intensively. This means that your character should attend all scheduled appointments and roleplay out any prescribed treatments or recovery processes. This adds depth to your character's story and ensures a consistent and realistic world for all players.

Ignoring medical advice, skipping prescribed treatments, or not showing up for follow-up visits can disrupt the immersive experience and may result in staff intervention to maintain the quality of the server's roleplay.

Alongside these requirements, our server maintains a strict standard regarding the portrayal of injuries and medical conditions. Any roleplay involving "disgusting wounds," such as fecal incidents, overly graphic or sexualized injuries like being shot in the genitals, or inappropriate conditions like unwarranted arousal are strictly prohibited.

If a player's character stays untreated for 30 minutes while being downed, they should roleplay more excessive injuries as a result from blood loss that will have sustained during this time. Lingering in a downed state for longer than this time to gain an advantage is prohibited and you should respawn as it clear that nobody is coming.

Lastly, taking advantage of server restarts to log off and return during peak hours when medical services are more available is considered power-gaming and is prohibited.

Examples
The player falls from a great height or falling unconscious. They wake up 3 minutes later and continue running around, ignoring the injury. After being heavily wounded in a shootout but not going down, the player continues about their day, without roleplaying any impacts to their body. After receiving a kick to the head, or a "through & through" wound, they do not attend follow-ups from medical professionals. The player logs out after going down, only to return during prime hours when more doctors are available.

Punishments
A temporary ban from the server for a period of 24-72 hours to reflect upon the violation. Depending on the severity and persistence of the violation, a 1-week ban to a permanent ban from the server may be enforced.

Pregnancy Roleplay

Pregnancy is a significant event and should be roleplayed with appropriate seriousness, especially considering the inherent challenges and dangers during the period in which our server, Ranch, is set.

Pregnancy roleplay must be pre-approved via an out-of-character written agreement by all involved parties before initiation. This roleplay, once started, must last for a period of six real-life weeks signifying the term of pregnancy.

Roleplayers wishing to depict their character's child must wait for three real-life months post-birth within the game for the character to be playable. Child characters introduced call for appropriate aging of the parent character(s) to match the child's age realistically.

Strictly abstain from incorporating actions of child murder or harm into the roleplay. In situations of potential danger, children should be kept away, abortion or loss of child roleplay is strictly prohibited. Keeping this in mind, unrealistic pregnancies with multiples need to be carefully gone over. We suggest reaching out to Staff first to explain the extensity on pregnancies with multiples.

A character roleplaying pregnancy must exhibit an increased level of self-preservation, along with prioritizing their unborn child's safety, refraining from initiating violent interactions whilst being able to defend within reason.

As the pregnancy progresses, characters should realistically limit their physical capabilities; eight-month pregnant characters won't be solo horse-riding or carrying heavy items.

The No Value for Life (NVL) rule applies doubly to pregnant characters, as they carry an additional life.

Those committed to pregnancy roleplay must be prepared to act out related medical scenarios, unless everyone involved agrees on a different plan out-of-character beforehand.

Examples
Due to the lengthy expectations of this rule, you can follow this link for further clarification. The above ruling serves as a basic guideline: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZOHNH9Vn0NZKxukK8f206LbrLnxP1igxc8z9Uki5DXQ/edit#heading=h.nj23sjpj5u97 Credits to the listed members for assisting us in this rule. Marra Smith, Erzulie Zora, Florence Bourassa

Punishments
A temporary ban from the server for a period of 24-72 hours to reflect upon the violation. Depending on the severity and persistence of the violation, a 1-week ban to a permanent ban from the server may be enforced.

Younger Characters & NPC Children

Character Restrictions
1. Your character must be aged 16 or older with no exceptions allowed.
2. Your character must also act your age.
3. All characters are considered an adult at this point.

NPC Children
In addition to the guidelines provided in Younger Characters Rule there are specific rules regarding non-playable character (NPC) children:

1. NPC children must primarily be kept in player homes to portray a secure environment.
2. If an NPC child is taken outside the house, they are absolutely not to be included in violent or volatile situations.
3. NPC children cannot be utilized as "shields" under any circumstances, if players are involved in violent altercations, they may disregard any NPC related family members. You cannot force someone to roleplay or acknowledge that you have a child.
4. Remember that describing your character as carrying a baby, or "/desc baby", does not absolve you from consequences or repercussions that may be a part of your character's narrative. All actions still carry their respective outcomes, regardless of the situation.

Examples
Player A uses an NPC child as a shield during a bank robbery scenario. Player B introduces a child character below the age of 16 into the game. Player C depicts their young character, aged 17, conducting a store robbery. Player D involves their youthful character in adult-themed roleplay. Player E manipulates their NPC child to be present in a violent shootout. Player F deliberately keeps their NPC child out of their player homes for extended periods, involving them in public scenarios. Player G uses their "/desc baby" to avoid the consequences of a crime.

Punishments
A temporary ban from the server for a period of 24-72 hours to reflect upon the violation. Depending on the severity and persistence of the violation, a 1-week ban to a permanent ban from the server may be enforced.

No Value for Life

In roleplay, you will encounter scenarios where your character enters into a dangerous situation. During these times, you should be aware of the threat against your character's life and roleplay accordingly. While this does not mean that you have to amend how your character normally acts, it does mean that you should prioritize following the scene to where it leads, and not take an action that would directly escalate the threat to your life.

The scene integrity should always be prioritized. Despite the ability to be treated for any injury, your character should feel as if their life is always on the line. Remember that it is not you, the player, taking the risk, but it is your character and they would likely be uncomfortable taking such risks with their life.

Examples
Quick drawing your gun when someone is attempting to rob you at gun point. Charging at a gunman with a melee weapon or lasso. Purposely running your horse off of a cliff. Trying to involve yourself in a violent altercation unnecessarily.

Punishments
A temporary ban from the server for a period of 24-72 hours to reflect upon the violation. Your character may be permanently killed by a panel of Admins. Depending on the severity and persistence of the violation, a 1-week ban to a permanent ban from the server may be enforced.

Loop-Hole / Rule-Evading

The exploitation of loopholes in an attempt to evade the established rules of this server is strictly forbidden. All members are expected to adhere to the spirit and the letter of the rules. Anyone found purposely exploiting loopholes to circumvent rules will be held accountable, and appropriate disciplinary actions will be taken, up to and including sanction related to the specific rule they were attempting to evade.

Examples
A player consistently puts their character in dangerous and unreasonable situations, knowing that other players are restricted by NVL rules from killing them. Player could consistently engage in hostile actions against others, but stops just short of killing them to technically evade RDM rules. They might harm other players' characters drastically, affecting their gameplay and enjoyment, without formally violating RDM rules.

Punishments
A temporary ban from the server for a period of 24-72 hours to reflect upon the violation. Depending on the severity and persistence of the violation, a 1-week ban to a permanent ban from the server may be enforced.

Adult-Themed Roleplay

At Ranch Roleplay, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment. We understand that roleplay can sometimes delve into mature themes; however, there is a firm line that must not be crossed regarding decency and the comfort of our players.

Disgusting Roleplay: Any roleplay that involves overly graphic, disturbing, or disgusting content, including but not limited to bodily harm, fecal activities, or explicit descriptions of such acts, is strictly prohibited. Roleplay should never make other players feel uncomfortable or distressed due to its graphic nature, this includes using the /pee emote in any trolling format.

Sexual Content: Explicit sexual roleplay is not allowed in any public spaces within the game, this must take place inside a teleport interior, where your /me & /do's cannot be witnessed. This includes unwarranted sexual advances towards other players, open sexual acts, or any behavior that can be interpreted as sexually aggressive or non-consensual. Sexual roleplay should be kept private and always be consensual between all parties involved.

You may not roleplay suicide in any form.

Torture Roleplay On an Out-of-Character level, Torture Roleplay has the ability to trigger the player as they may be sensitive to such subjects. On an In-Character level, it's understood that Torture Roleplay can provide great character arcs and additions to the stories of characters. To balance this, it is a requirement that Torture Roleplay is consensual. Torture Roleplay is to be entered into mindfully and respectfully and all parties involved within a scene must display consent for each individual Torture Method.
You may not kill someone after torturing them.

Example of Good Torture Roleplay Etiquette
The Eye for an Eye Rule The character that tortures an individual automatically grants an equal level of Torture Consent to the opposing party for the remainder of the initial Torturers life. Aside from this specific rule, Torture Consent can be withdrawn at any time. An example is provided below; If Player A removes Player B's finger after receiving Torture Consent, Player B can invoke Revenge Torture on Player A should they ever cross paths again. However, Player B may only remove Player A's finger as a repercussion of Player A removing theirs. Player B is not required to request Torture Consent in this instance, Player A has already given their Consent by engaging in the initial act of Torture Roleplay to begin with. Any further acts of torture (i.e Forcing Player A to swallow their finger after its removal) would require Torture Consent, as they do not directly match the level at which the initial party (Player A) tortured the initial victim (Player B). Example of good torture roleplay etiquette This allows the player receiving torture to roleplay to a level of comfortability that doesn't offer any ill-effects out of character. Player A: /do presses knife against Player B's finger Player B: /do screams as knife slices through finger - Indicating they continue. or Player B: /do curls hand into fist - Indicating they do not wish to continue. To provide consent of torture roleplay, you must provide a /do or /me stating, this is so admins can track down in the logs should any disputes arise. An example could be: /do I consent to torture roleplay. /do I do not consent to torture roleplay. A player may withdraw their consent at any time should they feel uncomfortable, this can be communicated by /do "I no longer consent to torture."

Examples of Bad Adult-Themed Roleplay
Engaging in descriptive roleplay that explicitly details acts of a graphic and sexual nature in public channels or spaces is a direct violation of this rule. Making unsolicited and unwelcome sexual remarks or advances towards another player, either through voice or text communication, constitutes a breach of the standards of decency we uphold.

Punishments
A temporary ban from the server for a period of 24-72 hours to reflect upon the violation. Depending on the severity and persistence of the violation, a 1-week ban to a permanent ban from the server may be enforced.

Server Rules: Reports (Read before submitting a report.)

All player reports must be accompanied by unedited screenshot or video evidence. This evidence must clearly show the rule violation in question and must include audio to provide full context of the incident.
Reports must be submitted within one week (7 days) of the alleged rule-breaking incident. Reports filed after this period will be considered void and not actionable. This is a guideline, not a finality, please use your best judgement when reporting something, if you hold on to evidence for weeks, questions will be asked and your report possibly thrown out.
Reports submitted with the intent of retaliation against another player for any reason are strictly prohibited. Such actions are deemed as 'revenge reporting' and will be subject to review, potentially leading to consequences for the reporting party.
Before filing a report, ensure that there is a clear rule violation. Instances of confusion regarding server rules do not necessarily constitute a rule-break. Players are encouraged to seek clarification from the admin team or consult the server's ruleset if uncertain.
We uphold a standard of community interaction that values respect, sportsmanship, and fairness. Reports pivotal on minor disagreements or interpersonal conflict without rule-breaking will generally not necessitate administrative action.
Whenever possible, we encourage players to settle disagreements and conflicts in-game through roleplay or other in-game mechanisms. Resorting immediately to out-of-character reporting without attempting in-game resolution is discouraged and does not align with the spirit of our roleplay environment. Additionally, reports of players who are perceived as being rude or hostile in-character without breaching the server's rules will not be considered valid complaints, as such behavior can often be a part of the roleplay experience. It is important to differentiate in-character actions from out-of-character intent. Please reserve reporting for serious breaches of rules and behavior that disrupts the gaming experience rather than in-character interactions.
Reports should be reserved for serious infractions that disrupt the server's integrity or a player's experience. Petty complaints about minor issues that do not substantially impact gameplay, or reports based on misunderstandings of in-game dynamics or roleplay situations, will not be entertained. The administrative team will not act as mediators for trivial disputes that can be resolved between players without admin intervention. Remember, our focus is on maintaining a high-quality roleplay experience for everyone on the server, not moderating every small grievance.

Criminal & Faction Rules

Table of Contents
Criminal & Faction Rules: General Criminal & Faction Rules: Faction & Group Specific

Criminal & Faction Rules: General

Criminal Roleplay Expectations

Criminal roleplay should reflect a character's slow and realistic evolution into criminality. We discourage sudden escalations into high-tier crimes without appropriate character development.

Crimes such as robberies should not be hastily initiated with inadequate planning or character interaction. Quick-to-kill behaviors and lack of details in crime scenarios are also strongly discouraged.

Using "/me" commands to illustrate your character's actions and intentions in crime scenarios is essential. It enriches the roleplay experience, making interactions more immersive and character narratives more coherent.

We value depth, realism, and gradual progress in criminal roleplay.

Examples
Player A's character, newly arrived in town, attempts to rob a bank without any previous crimes or character buildup. Player B launches into a violent shootout with law enforcement immediately after committing a minor theft. During a robbery, Player C quickly kills a hostage without any proper negotiation or character interaction. Player D orchestrates a major crime spree without utilizing any "/me" commands to describe their character’s actions. Player E's character, a law-abiding citizen yesterday, starts leading a notorious gang today without any proper character development. Player F leaves no /details after a robbery, indicating something that could lead back to them.

"Take a penny, leave a penny."
When taking items from someone indirectly such as stealing items from a storage or property, or stealing items from around a grave you should leave indications that roleplay has taken place. For example, if robbing a gravesite of sentimental items from it, you should leave indications that something has happened. Is could be as small as a detail that says "The camera would be missing, a small piece of clothing is snagged on the broken window" or "There would be tracks leading North." or "Footprints are unevenly spaced, as if the person has a limp." It is HEAVILY encouraged to leave clues and a breadcrumb trail back to yourself if you are taking something to allow the story to continue instead of reaching a dead end.

Examples
Stealing items left behind by another player with no details left to indicate roleplay has taken place. Stealing items from a storage with no details as to who did so or how they did it. Details must be listed for 24 hours to allow those in different timezones and OOC commitments to have a chance at seeing them.

Punishments
A temporary ban from the server for a period of 24-72 hours to reflect upon the violation. Depending on the severity and persistence of the violation, a 1-week ban to a permanent ban from the server may be enforced.

Common Robbery Rules

Robbery roleplay should primarily be conducted for enhancing the storyline and not for acquiring immediate assets. It's important to remember that the essence of roleplay is to create immersive and engaging stories. Therefore, any robbery activities should be driven by a well-thought-out plot and strong roleplay.

Participants must utilize commands like /me and /do to enrich the narrative and provide a detailed description of their actions and surroundings. This contributes to a more realistic and fair environment.

The goal should not be to gain an unfair advantage over other players, but to create exciting and engaging narratives that contribute to the overall enjoyment of the game for all participants and drive a storyline as a whole.

On the opposite side, those whom are being robbed, must show some form of fear during the ordeal, and provide strong and capable victim roleplay to those who are robbing them.

Basic Robbery Rules
1. Players must conduct robberies realistically, implying proper motivation, fair play, risk-assessment, and restricted use of high-end weapons for trivial robberies. 2. Avoid robberies in crowded regions minimizing potential witnesses and high-risk, low-reward situations, such as using a Carcano for stealing something trivial like a Cattleman. 3. Robberies should emphasize on quality roleplay, ensuring an enjoyable and detailed experience for all parties rather than a quick theft. Minimal actions or "hands-up-rob" strategy which adds nothing to roleplay are not tolerated. 4. Victims should not be harmed post-robbery unless they pose a genuine threat to the robber's freedom or life. Open provocations by victims are grounds for harm. 5. You should not rob someone you've just revived or camp near and rob a previously downed person. 6. Planning a robbery should be thoughtful, not just "let's rob a store". Unrealistic tropes such as mask-clad, high-end weapons are heavily discouraged. 7. Robbing spree in any towns is considered low standard of robbery roleplay. Consider well-planned, immersive scenarios over impromptu hogtieing hold-ups. 8. Do not repeatedly target the same individual for robbery in a given storm cycle. Repeated targeting should only occur if the victim continues to provide valid in-game reasons. 9. After committing robberies, avoid changing your character's clothing in the same town for a 45-minute timespan. This encourages realistic roleplay keeping in-line with characters being on edge post-robbery, rather than exploiting game mechanics like mask ID-ing. 10. You must wait 1 hour between player robberies, this is to emulate the off-chance they've ran to Law and you're on the run. 11. You must not use an NPC in the place of a robbery. 12. Robbing players while they are on a menu is not allowed whatsoever. (Avoiding a robbing by staying on a menu is considered Powergaming and is liable to punishment) 13. You may not force another player to take items/money out of their bank. 14. Chain-robbing is discouraged, you must conform to the below cool-down periods. 15. You may not commit crime 15 minutes before & after the server restart times.

Robbery Limits
"We should recognize that everyone is here to have fun as a community." As such, storage wiping will not be tolerated and judged on a case-by-case basis. Player Robberies: Hotbar + Cash + Maximum of 3 Items from their inventory Player Wagons: Player Limits (Detailed above) + 10 Item/Stacks from the Wagons This rule does not apply to unattended wagons, please be courteous and use common sense, if a wagon is alone on a road, chances are there was a crash, use your noggin'. (Due to Wagons able to have lockboxes, all valuables should be in there.) Player Businesses: Player Limits (Detailed above) + 3 Item/Stacks from business storage. Player Boxes: Player Limits (Detailed above) + 5 Item/Stacks This rule does not apply to public unattended boxes. Crime Related Items are exempt from the "Rule of Three", these are all fair game. motajoint, cocaine, grave robbery items, moonshine, handcuffs, black market goods, gold bars, dirty money etc.

Punishments
A temporary ban from the server for a period of 24-72 hours to reflect upon the violation. Depending on the severity and persistence of the violation, a 1-week ban to a permanent ban from the server may be enforced.

Large Scale Robberies

Given the historic setting of 1899, all store and bank robberies must be thoroughly thought out and meticulously planned, reflecting the period's reality. Impromptu or hastily executed crimes are discouraged.

Bank and store robberies are significant crimes that should involve in-depth and elaborate planning. This may include understanding the target's layout, gauging law enforcement response, and preparing an escape plan.

Players should ensure their characters are prepared to face the realistic consequences of these high-stakes crimes, which could include being wanted by law enforcement, bounty hunters, and other characters.

Player Business Robberies
To maintain balance and to ensure that all players have a fair and enjoyable experience, a player may only rob ranches or businesses every 4 IRL days. This rule is designed to prevent excessive robbery scenarios and to allow all players ample opportunities for their own roleplay, story development and reflecting of realistic after-robbery roleplay. A gang would not be hitting stores over and over in the span of 4 days, regardless of what you try and tell us.

Examples
If Player A robs a ranch on Monday, the player and the group involved cannot rob that same Ranch or a new business until Friday. This grace period allows for roleplay development and narrative progression, and slows down the constant robberies. It is prohibited to use a new player who was not involved in the first robbery to circumvent this rule. For example, Player A cannot recruit Player B to rob the same ranch the next day to bypass the four-day rule. This action would be considered a breach of the rule and will result in the full group being handled as one, there is no exception to this.

Store Robberies
Hostage Rule: Utilizing a friend as a hostage during a robbery is strictly prohibited. A hostage situation should always involve non-affiliated characters. Law Disclosure: The number of robbers involved in any given crime must be disclosed to law enforcement. However, their location should not be specified. This allows for a level-playing field and realistic investigative roleplay. Cool-Down Period: There must be an interval of 1 OOC day between script-wise store robberies, player robberies are detailed above. NPC Usage: The use of NPCs in robberies is not allowed. Menu Immunity: It is forbidden to rob players who are on a menu. Conversely, avoiding a robbery by staying on a menu is considered powergaming and is subject to punishment. Player Coercion: '=Forcing another player to extract items or money from their bank during the act of a robbery is strictly prohibited. Unrealistic Behavior: Actions such as robbing a store in St. Denis, escaping through the alleys, changing clothes in a local store or at Faction HQ, and then casually walking around.

Bank Robberies
Haven't we done this before?: All the above rules are applicable to Bank Robberies. Cool-Down Period: There must be an interval of 2 OOC days between script-wise bank robberies. Shooting Instantly: You must allow some form of negotiations to take place before firing upon Law, on the flip-side this also applies to Law players, you must allow negotiations to fall flat before violence escalation.

Body-Dumping

Generally, you are discouraged from moving anyone's body after you down them. This is because your character would usually not want to risk being found with someone who you have possibly killed. Allowing them to be treated also allows the storyline between the characters to continue on.

There are some niche circumstances where you may want to move a body. This must be performed under the following restrictions:
1. No Sea Disposal: Placing a body in the sea is strictly prohibited. The sea, in this context, is defined as the water edges of the game map.
2. Accessible Dumping Allowed: Bodies can be placed in lakes, wells, or off cliffs, as long as these locations remain accessible to others for potential discovery or retrieval. Avoid depositing bodies in deep water that can be difficult to access.
3. No Lingering: Once a body has been placed, players should vacate the area in a sensible amount of time. Lingering may raise suspicion and undermine the realism of the roleplay.

Examples
Player A threw the body of Player B into the sea at the edge of the map. After disposing of Player C's body in a lake, Player D lingered at the scene to watch the ripples fade away. Despite knowing the lake's depth, Player E placed Player F's body there, making it nearly impossible for anyone else to retrieve or discover it. After a showdown, Player G chose to dispose of Player H's body in the inaccessible deep waters of the lake. Unable to resist the temptation, Player I stayed longer than necessary at the cliff edge, observing the body of Player J she had just dumped. Unless the intent is to get caught, then you're exempt from this.

Punishments
A temporary ban from the server for a period of 24-72 hours to reflect upon the violation. Depending on the severity and persistence of the violation, a 1-week ban to a permanent ban from the server may be enforced.

Criminal & Faction Rules: Faction & Group Specific

Faction Limits & Posse Sizes

Recruiting Members into your Illegal Faction: All recruitment to a faction must be done In-Character. Characters must meet naturally to encourage story driven roleplay.

Any member of Law Command (Ld. Deputy & Above) must be pre-approved by the Legal Faction Management Team to have a criminal alt.

How to qualify as a Faction: In order to qualify as a Faction, a group must maintain 3 active members at a minimum.

Acquiring a Faction Menu: Factions can request access to a Faction Menu by applying for it through this Application Form.

Faction & Posse Membership and Activity Limits
To maintain an environment of fairness, the following limits are set for factions and posses: 1. Each faction or posse is limited to a maximum of 15 enrolled members. This is to ensure that groups do not grow too large and dominate the server, allowing for a diversity of power and interaction among all players. 1.1 Hangarounds: Associates are prohibited from participating in core criminal activities within the faction. Core Criminal Activities Definition: This includes involvement in wars, bank and store robberies, and any major criminal enterprising. Associates are permitted to engage in minor criminal acts deemed as "petty crimes" for the purposes of faction rulings, which include: Selling Moonshine &/or Mota Grave Robbing If hangarounds members (Members who are not affiliated with the main Faction) choose to splinter off and create a new faction, they may: Form an alliance with the faction they originated from, however they contribute towards the maximum of 2 ally limit. Upon forming such an alliance, they will be counted as one of the splintering faction's "Half Allied Factions" and will be considered as one entity under CRM/REO restrictions to prevent loopholing through multiple allied factions. If the new faction opts not to ally with the main faction: They will not be bound by REO/CRM restrictions pertaining to alliances. They must not form an alliance with the main faction subsequently as a workaround. Any previous character kill (CK) agreements towards hangarounds are rendered null and void to prevent one-sided conflicts. Both sides are free from such obligations, thus allowing for fair and balanced interactions. Splinter factions that become Allied Factions must: Decide if they wish to maintain existing CK agreements with the main faction. Engage in discussions facilitated by faction leaders to determine the status of CK permissions. Formalize their agreement stance by opening a ticket with CRM, documenting the mutual decision. This will ensure that an official record is kept for reference and enforcement in case of future disputes. Splinter factions that become Enemy Factions must discuss with the previous Faction Leader if they hold CK agreements. Characters that turn "snitches, rats, etc" will not have their CK permissions rescinded. 2. When riding around the world or engaging in combat related activities, a posse must not exceed 6 active members. This is to prevent any one group from overwhelming others and to keep encounters balanced and manageable. 3. The active posse size limit also exists to prevent server strain and potential lag that can be caused by large groups congregating in one area, which might lead to technical issues, including culling (where the game’s engine starts to deprioritize and remove entities to maintain performance). This measure ensures that all players, whether in combat intentionally or caught in the crossfire unintentionally, can have a fair and responsive experience. Leaving a Faction or new Faction Leadership: Those who leave a faction and have signed off CK permissions will remain with those permissions held above them, unless discussed with previous Faction Leader(s). Those who undergo a Faction change of Leadership, must realise that CK permissions are held to the Faction itself, no matter which Leadership can take over. Unless defined in the CK clause set by Leadership of said Faction

Allied Faction Limits
Each faction is limited to a maximum of (2) allied factions. Alliances must be declared and documented with server administration to ensure transparency and adherence to server rules, this can be done via a Criminal Roleplay Management ticket. The purpose of this rule is to preserve server balance, encourage varied and dynamic inter-faction relations, and prevent any single faction from accumulating disproportionate influence through extensive alliances. Factions must not hide under the guise of "friendship", this will be deemed as an alliance to prevent dog-piling. Please remember that dog-piling is the act of several factions involved in a war/attack, not the amount of numbers factions hold at one scene. Factions can utilize their 2 allied factions as they see fit, CRM will not step in to handle dog-piling disputes if they have significant reason &/or backing up their allies. If a Faction has less numbers than another Faction in wars/attacks, CRM will also not step in, this is an IC issue and not an OOC one, you aren't always going to get a fair fight, play the hand you're dealt.

Punishments
Failure to abide by the Faction Limits can result individual punishments or faction-based punishments depending on the circumstance.

Faction Conflicts & Definitions Thank you Sheep & 50p for their contributions to some of the rules defined below.

Faction Attack Rules:

Attacks & Cooldowns
To prevent continuous and unrealistic conflict escalation, any violent engagement between factions that has the potential to lead to a character's death or result in a player entering a wounded state is classified as an 'attack.' This includes but is not limited to the use of firearms, bladed weapons, or any other form of melee weapon beyond bare-handed combat. After such an attack has occurred, the involved faction must observe a mandatory 24-hour cooldown period before initiating another attack. This rule is designed to allow a realistic window for character recovery and roleplay development. Non-lethal fist-fights or brawls without the intent to seriously harm or kill are exempt from this rule. Players who are player killed in these scenarios must adhere to the server related player kill rules unless defined otherwise in future war terms.

Examples
Example A: Faction 1 attacks Faction 2 over a land dispute. Faction 2 retaliates by ambushing a posse whilst they pass through said land. For any further conflict, both factions need fresh reasons unrelated to the initial land dispute or ambush. It doesn't matter how many people are downed in the attack/retaliations, alongside any PK's that come from the attacks, a new reason must be gathered. In the event that a member of a faction CK's during one of these disputes, the exception is given that the Faction with the CK'd member may attack/retaliate oncemore to avenge their death, however anything further MUST succumb to war terms. Example B: Faction A’s attack on Faction B is motivated by a stolen horse. Faction B retaliates by raiding Faction A’s camp. Any subsequent attacks between these factions must stem from new grievances beyond the horse theft or camp raid.

War Terms Registration:
If factions wish to escalate their conflict beyond isolated attacks and retaliations, they must agree on "War Terms," a set of conditions that govern the ongoing conflict. These terms include the reasons for the war, objectives each faction aims to achieve, and any additional rules they agree to follow. These terms must then be submitted to the Criminal Faction Management for review and approval before the war can officially commence. This ensures all conflicts remain fair, structured, and not an overall RDMfest.

Example of War Terms Process:
After a series of escalating attacks and retaliations between Faction 3 and Faction 4: War Terms Example: Faction 3 and Faction 4 decide to escalate their ongoing feud into a war over control of a mining area. They agree that the war will end when one factions members have all been shot down into the brutally wounded state. Both factions agree not to target each other's noncombatant members. They submit these terms to the Criminal Faction Management, outlining their reasons for the war and the objectives each faction aims to achieve. Once reviewed and approved, the war can officially begin under the agreedupon terms. A sidenote, players must be fully developed before entering any wars on their factions sides, those who are found to have been in a faction for 3 days as an example before entering into a war will be forcibly removed from the roster by Criminal Faction Management. Development is crucial, and minimum development will not be tolerated.

Brief Overview
Faction Wars Whether it be a faction suffering from conflict burnout or for those who solely wants to enhance the story that two warring factions have with one another - a Player-Kill War can be utilized to put an end to the hostilities whilst simultaneously allowing everybody involved to evolve their storylines in a fair manner that does not require the loss of a character. Entering into a Player-Kill War Due to the nature of a Player-Kill War, any faction looking to impose a Player-Kill War or another faction must do so through the usage of the Criminal Roleplay Management team. Criminal Roleplay Management tickets can be raised on the Ranch Discord. Upon request from either party in a conflict, each faction leader will be added to a ticket in order to present the following: War Roster

War Roster
The War Roster is a list of active faction members who are to be involved in the Player-Kill War. This list is to be presented by each party to the Criminal Roleplay Management team upon request. The roster cannot be changed once the terms of the war are finalized by the Criminal Roleplay Management Team. Only active members may be included, activity will be judged by the CRM Team upon opening of a ticket. Any members who are recognized to be going inactive should not be included so that the war does not continue indefinitely. Any members who are inactive for 72 hours during a conflict will be removed from the roster. Any members who go inactive to prevent their side from losing will incur a strike for their faction. Any member who is banned during the PK-War will be removed from the Roster, unable to participate in further Faction Attacks.

War Terms
The aim of having War Terms involved in a Player-Kill War is to ensure that any conflict as a result of the Player-Kill War is balanced, paced and enjoyable for both sides of the conflict. War Terms must be reasonable. Prior to the commencement of a Player-Kill War, the Criminal Roleplay Management Team will coordinate with both factions to establish that the War Terms are within a fair scope.

Example One
A Faction intends to enter into a Player-Kill war against another Faction. The Faction is aware that they have dynamite and, in an effort to make the dynamic fair, demands that neither side may use dynamite during PVP.

Example Two
Two warring factions are attacking eachother's businesses however there's little roleplay being had given that neither faction is present during the hours of attack. A faction can negotiate with the opposition to request that attacks may only happen within a certain time-frame to encourage roleplay between the groups.

War Stakes
The most fundamental part about a Player-Kill War is that there are genuine repercussions as a result of a factions actions. Upon request, factions are required to provide 3 things that they are willing to part ways with should they lose the Player-Kill War. What clarifies as a War Stake? Businesses / Houses / Camps Items Characters Money In an effort to limit any metagame concern, factions should privately provide their assigned Faction Handler with a list of everything that they are willing to lose. The handler will serve as a confidential middle-man, communicating only within the CRM team to offer a range of perspectives in order to ensure that that this is a fair and balanced agreement. The Criminal Roleplay Management team is required to uphold balance by filtering out the War Stake submissions that are either significantly more or significantly less value than the oppositions War Stake submission, ensuring that the war is fair and balanced. Any Faction Handler with involvement in the conflict will not be included in the discussion. Should any business or house that has been assigned ownership by the Real Estate Office be submitted as a War Stake, ownership will not be transferred to the victorious party. Ownership of the property will however be stripped from the losing party. Faction-assigned properties do not fall under this rule and are subject to takeover. Should players be indecisive and/or unfair in their War Stake submissions, the Criminal Roleplay Management team reserves the right to submit and finalize War Stake submissions on behalf of a faction.

Player Kill Wars
After all War Submissions have been finalized and accepted, the Criminal Roleplay Management team will oversee the war as it progresses to ensure all rules are being followed throughout the period of conflict. Any faction member who is incapacitated during any conflict scene that involves the faction they are in a Player-Kill War with, even if not killed directly by a member of the faction they are in a Player-Kill War with, is player-killed. Should a faction member be revived after being incapacitated during any conflict scene that involves the faction they are in a Player-Kill War with, they are still counted out of the conflict and may not be re-involved in the conflict outside of defending their turf. Faction members involved in a conflict scene with the faction they are in a Player-Kill War with must report their losses to their assigned Faction Handler as well as any losses believed to have been experienced by the opposition. Any information provided will be fact-checked against the damage logs to ensure there is no misdirection, intentional or unintentional, from either party. Remember in Ranch that PK means once you're downed in an attack you're out, this doesn't mean you're perma-killed like other servers may use the abbreviation of PK for. Ending a Player-Kill War The war ends when all members of a Factions provided Roster have been removed from the Roster. The war ends if the Factions agree on terms during In-Character negotiations. The Illegal Faction Management team reserve the right to decide the outcome of a Faction War after a 2-week period based on the War Statistics.

Faction Attacks Defined
A Faction Attack is when one faction engages in hostilities against another factions members or its assets. What constitutes as a Faction Asset Businesses owned by a Faction Member Properties owned by a Faction Member Vehicles owned by a Faction Member Turf (only applicable during a Player-Kill War) What does not constitute as a Faction Asset: An associates Businesses An associates Properties An associates Vehicles During a Faction War, each Faction may only attack three times within a 24-hour period. Outside of a Faction War, each Faction may only attack twice within a 24-hour period. A Faction Attack is concluded as soon as the attacking faction has left the area of the attack. The only exception to this rule is if the opponents flee from the area - in which case the attacking faction is allowed to pursue, attack the fleeing group and resume to commence their attack on, for example, a business. This would only be counted as one Faction Attack. Factions must wait 1 hour after a Faction Attack to attack again, however the defending Faction may retaliate with it's own attack instantly providing that medical roleplay has been adhered to. Players must remain in-game for a minimum of 30 minutes after waging a Faction Attack. Faction Attacks may only occur with valid Roleplay Reasons.

Faction Turf Defined
Regardless of conflict, factions on Ranch Roleplay naturally lose, gain or trade turf over time. These are determined in-character, NOT by CRM, we have no influence, nor will we ever unless in war-terms. What constitutes as Turf Faction Properties (camps, shacks & houses) Faction Businesses Streets or Neighborhoods frequented by the Faction Caves Ranches Fenced off territories (Thieves Landing, Fort Mercer, etc.) What does not constitute as Turf Entire towns Entire cities Entire counties Public Services (Law Offices, Doctors Offices, Telegram Offices, Banks, Trains) If a faction has no Faction Property or Business, the area they frequent most would become their turf. This is defined as a Faction Hotspot and is treated no differently than turf. Turf is only applicable to a faction that is in a Player-Kill War with another faction. Whilst a Faction may claim territory In-Character, defense of turf beyond the Rule of 6 or 8 may only be utilized during a Player-Kill War. Faction Turf will be defined for each Faction by the Criminal Roleplay Management team when a Player-Kill War is requested.

Moonshine Still Etiquette

As part of our commitment to maintaining a high standard of realism and immersion within our server, the following guidelines have been established regarding the placement of moonshine stills:

1. Realistic Environment: Moonshine stills must be placed in realistic locations that make sense for the operation and crafting of moonshine. This means choosing environments where a still could feasibly be hidden or set up for use in the time period, such as in remote cabins, hidden woodland areas, or discreet locations away from the public eye. 2. Prohibited Areas: Stills are not to be placed in illogical or nonsensical areas. This includes (but is not limited to) international territories such as Mexico, embedded within walls, on top of buildings, or inside completely enclosed spaces with no legitimate access or ventilation. 3. Safety and Access: Stills should be placed in a manner that respects the safety and accessibility concerns of that time. Consider the need for water sources, ventilation, and the risks associated with hiding illegal operations.

Examples
Placing a moonshine still in the center of a populated town. Embedding a still within the physical walls of a building. Setting up a still atop a building or structure unnaturally. Installing a still inside a completely enclosed space without exits or ventilation. Positioning a still in international territories such as Mexico. Hiding a still in plain sight, such as in the middle of a main road or path. Locating a still underwater or in areas that are not logically viable for its operation. Having a still in a location that can only be accessed by abusing, using items to climb, etc.

Punishments
A temporary ban from the server for a period of 24-72 hours to reflect upon the violation. Depending on the severity and persistence of the violation, a 1-week ban to a permanent ban from the server may be enforced.

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+! style="background-color:#FF5F15; color:white; font-size:150%; font-weight:bold; padding:10px;" | <span id="warning">These rules are now out of date. Please view the official rules page on the website https://ranchroleplay.com/rules</span>
+|-
+|}
+</center>
+<center>
+''"Please note that the management team here at Ranch Roleplay reserves the right to modify and/or change any rules as needed to ensure the best possible gaming experience for all of our players. While we strive to communicate updates effectively, we advise our community to regularly check our rules for any amendments to stay informed. test"'''
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%;"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white; font-size:150%; font-weight:bold; padding:10px;" | Table of Contents
+|-
+| style="background-color:white; padding:10px;" |
+* [[#Server_General|Server Rules: General]]
+* [[#Server_Roleplay|Server Rules: Roleplay Expectations]]
+* [[#Server_Conflict|Server Rules: Natural Progression & Conflict (PVP Rules)]]
+* [[#All_Things_Medical|Server Rules: All Things Medical]]
+* [[#Server_Reports|Server Rules: Report Guidelines (Read before submitting.)]]
+* [[Server Rules: Factions#All_Things_Medical|Criminal & Faction Rules: General (Click here to go to the page.)]]
+|}
-{| class="wikitable"
+<center>
-|-style="background-color:#ddebdf"
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;"
-| Text in this box means we are describing the rule.
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white; font-size:150%; font-weight:bold; padding:10px;" | <span id="Server_General">Server Rules: General</span>
+|-
 |}
+</center>
+[[File:Ranchlogo.png|center|]]
-{| class="wikitable"
+<center>
-|-style="background-color:#ebdddd"
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;font-size:115%"
-| Text in this box means we are listing the punishment.
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | The Golden Rule
+|-
 |}
+</center>
+<center>
+<div style="background-color: white; padding: 10px; width:75%; display:inline-block; box-sizing:border-box;">
+We are all here to try to create a healthy roleplaying environment, and we will not allow attempting to circumvent the rules or find loopholes in them for your advantage. Staff have the right to remove any players who are attempting to undermine these rules. Staff may use discretion with the intention of calming down or removing toxic and harmful behavior and you should understand that playing on Ranch is a privilege that can be revoked should it be deemed necessary for the community.
+Engagement that undermines the enjoyment or experience of others, even if not explicitly mentioned in the rules, may be viewed as against the spirit of the server. Common courtesy, roleplay integrity, and overall respect for the game and our players are the bedrock principles that this rule is founded upon.
-{| class="wikitable"
+Staff are the only people to enforce the rules. You must not attempt to enforce the rules yourself and public witch hunts will not be accepted. You must report players using the ticketing system and continue to play out the scene to the best of your ability, remaining in-character at all times.
-|-style="background-color:#e3ddeb"
+</div>
-| Text in this box means we are giving examples.
+</center>
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Examples
+|-
+|
+* Attempting to find loopholes in the server rules to benefit from or evade punishments.
+* Creating toxicity out of character, discord channels included.
+* Attempting to enforce the rules yourself, actively messaging players, being a "mini-mod."
 |}
-<h1>Server Rules</h1>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Punishments
+|-
+|
+* Ranging from a warning to a permanent ban.
+* Racism or racial stereotyping will result in a permanent ban with no appeal.
+|}
+</center>
+----
+[[File:Ranchlogo.png|center|]]
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;font-size:115%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Common Courtesy
+|-
+|}
+</center>
+<center>
+<div style="background-color: white; padding: 10px; width:75%; display:inline-block; box-sizing:border-box;">
+It is important to remember that there are real people behind each character and the words we type or say have the potential to hurt. Players should be kind to others and think before they speak on an out-of-character level. There is no need to be hurtful or abusive, regardless of a player’s position in the community. Everyone should be treated equally.
+In addition, players need to keep in-character actions in-character. There should be no bleed onto the forums or Discord; you are not your character when using these platforms. It is important to remain respectful and polite when interacting with other members of the community, regardless of any differences in opinion.
+You must roleplay at all times. You may not disrupt, stall or void roleplay through OOC means unless an administrator tells you to, which is in very rare circumstances. You may not break rules because you believe someone else did to you.
+----
+'''Culling'''<br />
+----
+Due to limitations out of our control, you are limited to only ever seeing 32 players at a time. In some cases, there may be more than 32 players inside a zone, at which point it is out of our control as to who you can see and who you cannot see. While we have tried to limit this, it is still expected to happen.
+These areas are often also places that are targeted for large scale crimes such as bank robberies. When culling occurs, you may be asked to leave the area. You are expected to do so unless you are directly involved in the scene. If you are not directly involved in the scene and you are asked to leave by a lawman or someone taking lead on the scene, then you are expected to do so and not hang around. Take initiative and be courteous to the people involved who are likely having a difficult time caused by the culling. This is to allow the scene to play out without issues. Failure to do so may result in a temporary or permanent ban depending on the severity.
+----
+'''Inclusivity within Ranch'''<br />
+----Within our community, we strictly advocate respectful treatment and fair interaction with all characters, irrespective of gender. Harassment, unwelcome advances, or generating situations of discomfort focused towards any character based on their gender is strictly forbidden and against the spirit of this roleplay.
-<h4>The Golden Rule</h4>
+While there can be naturally developing relationship arcs, they should be considerate of the comfort levels of all parties. We do not discourage romantic story arcs but any forced narrative or undue involvement is strictly forbidden.
-{| class="wikitable w100"
+While our server aims to provide an authentic 1899 experience, we prioritize creating a respectful and inclusive community for all players. As such, any form of misogyny, stereotyping, or discrimination based on gender, race, sexuality, or any other personal characteristic is strictly prohibited.
-|-style="background-color:#ddebdf"
-| '''1. The Golden Rule'''
-The Golden Rule is intentionally vague in that it does not have examples, will not be tested, and is more of a descriptor with security for every other rule in the community. It outlines our rule standards along with our commitment to the rules and how we handle, manage and enforce them.
+We understand that historical accuracy can often include outdated and offensive views. However, we firmly believe in separating certain historical accuracies from our gameplay to ensure that every player feels safe, respected, and free to enjoy their time on the server.
-Only Staff Members may enforce rules in accordance with their position in the community. Public trials are discouraged.
+</div>
-Staff Members may in some cases enforce discretionary rules not listed, provided it meets the following criteria
+</center>
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Examples
+|-
+|
+* Stumbling across a bank robbery and hanging around to watch when culling is happening.
+* Refusing to or stalling, not leaving town when asked by a lawman and culling is happening.
+* Sexual harassment of any kind.
+* Harassing another character based on their gender, sexual orientation or religious preferences.
+|}
-* The discretion is used to calm down, suppress or remove negative and toxic intentions
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
-* The discretion is used to save/preserve the reputation of the community
+|-
-* The discretion is used with the best of intentions, either for players, the community, or our infrastructure.
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Punishments
+|-
+|
+* Ranging from a warning to a permanent ban.
+* Racism, sexual harassment or racial stereotyping will result in a permanent ban with no appeal.
+|}
+</center>
+----
+[[File:Ranchlogo.png|center|]]
-If you promote our community in any other form (Twitch/Youtube etc) you must always follow that medias ToS
+<center>
-We at any time can change, add, alter or update any rules or guidelines at any time. We will of course try and give notice.
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;font-size:115%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Restrictions on Playing
+|-
+|}
+</center>
+<center>
+<div style="background-color: white; padding: 10px; width:75%; display:inline-block; box-sizing:border-box;">
+Whilst we wish to be inclusive for all players, there are some restrictions in play:<br />
+All players must be 18 or older.<br />
+The medium of communication is English, you may speak other languages in small sentences to enhance roleplay. However the primary communication must always be English first.<br />
+The use of a microphone is necessary for interaction, those with a legitimate disability may apply for mute character permission using #open-a-ticket on the Discord.<br />
+The roleplay should be consistent with the Wild West, circa 1899.<br />
+Your character and their name need to be distinctive. Impersonating known fictional or real personalities is not acceptable, pun names are also excluded from the allow-list.<br />
+Importing characters from other servers is allowed, however any history is forfeit. Your character is a fresh start in Monroe, so any history will be null and void.<br />
+</div>
+</center>
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Examples
+|-
+|
+* Roleplaying a character named Chris Evans, Ben Crobbery, and Arthur Morgan breaks a restriction.
+* Joining the server without a microphone and using /do /me to communicate without Staff Approval.
+* Speaking Spanish over voice chat, even if you roleplay your character as a Spanish speaker. Single common, non-English words are allowed. I.e. saying "Hola", when roleplaying a Mexican citizen.
+|}
-If you are concerned about these vague rules, or you are looking to appeal a punishment handed to you under any of these rules, we know applying against discretion can be difficult. Therefore an impartial intermediary will take the final decision on the state of your punishment if you wish to appeal.
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Punishments
+|-
+|
+* Access to the server temporarily revoked until the above issues are addressed.
 |}
+</center>
+----
+[[File:Ranchlogo.png|center|]]
-{| class="wikitable w100"
+<center>
-|-style="background-color:#ebdddd"
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;font-size:115%"
-| '''Punishments:''' Breaching any of these rules is based on the severity of what was conducted. Ranging from a warning to a ban.
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Voice Changers
+|-
 |}
+</center>
-{| class="wikitable w100"
+<center>
-|-style="background-color:#e3ddeb"
+<div style="background-color: white; padding: 10px; width:75%; display:inline-block; box-sizing:border-box;">
-| An admin may issue a rightful ban on a player if they are presenting toxic traits that damage the reputation of Ranch Roleplay
+Voice Changers are allowed to be utilised on Ranch Roleplay, with the following restrictions:
-You may be blacklisted for unspecified reasons at any time, provided it is covered by the above examples
+The voice changer must not completely recreate your voice, such as an AI-Generated software, these more often than not mispronounce words, or miss them out entirely, resulting in an immersion-breaking sound or word being stated.
-Admin discretion can be used against a scenario that is not covered by the rules but still warrants intervention
+Voice changers that change pitch is allowed, however, they must not be overtly high or low-pitched to the point they're immersion-breaking or not befitting of your character. The voice changer must sound natural in order to fit within the world you're roleplaying in.
+</div>
+</center>
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Examples
+|-
+|
+* AI-Generated voice changers such as VoiceMod (Narrator.)
+* High Pitched a voice that sounds vaguely like someone using an Alvin and the Chipmunks translator.
+* Deep voices that sound demonic/unnaturally deep.
+* Robotic voice changers or poor mic quality also fall under this category
 |}
-<h4>Common Courtesy</h4>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Punishments
+|-
+|
+* Access to the server temporarily revoked until the above issues are addressed.
+|}
+</center>
+----
-{| class="wikitable w100"
+[[File:Ranchlogo.png|center|]]
-|-style="background-color:#ddebdf"
-| '''2. Common Courtesy'''
-As a community, we should recognize that everyone is here to have fun.
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;font-size:115%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Unfair Advantages & Third Party Modifications
+|-
+|}
+</center>
-Be kind to others and think before you speak on an out-of-county level. There is no need to be hurtful or abusive, regardless of their position in the community, from new players to head admins everyone should be treated equally. Remember to keep in-county actions in-county, there should be no bleed onto the forums or Discord, you are not your character.
+<center>
+<div style="background-color: white; padding: 10px; width:75%; display:inline-block; box-sizing:border-box;">
+'''Modifications'''<br />
+• Don't use software, mods, apps or macros that give you an unfair advantage or allow harmful actions. <br />
+• Keep away from cheats or overlays that provide extra server information or aim help.<br />
+• Our server doesn't allow crosshairs. Using third-party tools to add them is against the rules.<br />
+• Ideally, only use the basic version of the game. Avoid altering the game files.<br />
+• Customize your game look (skins, texture packs) if you want, but ensure it doesn't affect gameplay. Be aware there's risk involved and we can't help if issues appear.<br />
+• It's forbidden to use third-party software that messes with our servers' setup, network, or security. Legal actions will be taken if this rule is broken.<br />
+• Using a controller is allowed but not recommended as we've turned off the aim advantage and don't offer specific support for controller players.<br />
+'''Asset Transferring:'''<br />
+'''Prohibition of Asset Transfers:''' Players are strictly prohibited from transferring assets to friends or other players as a means of circumventing progression systems within the server. This includes but is not limited to giving away assets when deleting characters, leaving the server, or engaging in real-world trading.<br />
+'''Character Deletion and Asset Distribution:''' In the event that a player decides to delete their character and wishes to distribute their assets, they must create an in-character last will and testament outlining their desired asset distribution.<br />
+'''Will Requirements and Moderation:''' Any will must comply with server lore and roleplay continuity. It must be submitted to and approved by the staff team prior to any distribution of assets taking place.<br />
+'''Staff Discretion on Wills:''' The staff team reserves the right to deny approval of any will that is suspected of facilitating unfair asset transfer, disrupting the economic balance, or being excessively generous in a way that feels incongruent with the server's standards of roleplay.<br />
+</div>
+</center>
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Examples
+|-
+|
+* Installing any form of cheat software.
+* Using automation software to rapidly mimic inputs.
+* Using .dll executables for any reason whatsoever.
+* Launching a Denial of Service attack against any of our services.
+* Giving your friend all your money and quitting the server.
+|}
-"''Treat others how you want to be treated.''"
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Punishments
+|-
+|
+* The use of Third-Party Modifications on the server will almost always result in a permanent ban depending on the severity.
+* Asset Transferring will almost always include a ban with a discussion to follow, should you be found maliciously partaking in AT, you will be banned for 6 months with no appeal.
+|}
+</center>
+----
+[[File:Ranchlogo.png|center|]]
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;font-size:115%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Player Account Rules
+|-
+|}
+</center>
+<center>
+<div style="background-color: white; padding: 10px; width:75%; display:inline-block; box-sizing:border-box;">
+'''Avoidance of Punishment:''' Don't try to dodge your punishment. If you're temporarily blocked from our services, creating new accounts or using other methods to get around this is not allowed. Breaking this rule could lead to more severe punishment or make your current punishment permanent.
+'''Account Ownership:''' Keep your account to yourself. Don't share or transfer your account to anyone, even staff members. You're responsible for everything that happens on your account, so don't let anyone else use it and make sure your password is kept safe. Also, don't log into another person's account, no matter what. If this rule is violated, both accounts will be frozen.
+'''VPN Usage:''' Don't use a VPN on our servers, unless you absolutely need to and have our permission. You're not allowed to hide or forge your IP address or hardware ID.
+</div>
+</center>
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Examples
+|-
+|
+* Returning to another account after being banned.
+* Giving your Discord / Account to another person.
+* Using a VPN Service to mask your true IP in any way.
+|}
-* Discrimination of any kind is not allowed. This includes but is not limited to race, gender, sexual orientation, and age.
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
-* Try and keep aggression to a minimum, we understand there may be disagreements, but never attack someone personally for it.
+|-
-* Toxic personalities are best hidden. Breeding toxicity to the masses is especially not allowed.
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Punishments
-* Politics / Extremism agenda pushing is newspaper chat. We don't allow it here.
+|-
-* Harassment or Hateful Conduct against any user is a no-go.
+|
+* Breaching this rule will result in any associated account being permanently banned.
+|}
+</center>
+----
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white; font-size:150%; font-weight:bold; padding:10px;" | <span id="Server_Roleplay">Server Rules: Roleplay Expectations</span>
+|-
+|}
+</center>
-If you are a victim of any hateful conduct in this community and do not wish to speak out publicly, the staff are always available to have a private conversation with you one on one.
+[[File:Ranchlogo.png|center|]]
-Whilst all of these are vague, please refer to Rule 1 if you believe something here is not covered.
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;font-size:115%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Era-Based Roleplay
+|-
 |}
+</center>
+<center>
+<div style="background-color: white; padding: 10px; width:75%; display:inline-block; box-sizing:border-box;">
+Our roleplay is set in the late 1800s, specifically 1899. Please make sure your in-game character accurately portrays the time period in their fashion, language, and behavior. Knowledge of the historical context is required to craft a believable character.
+'''Sensitive Topics:''' The game takes place in a time when sensitive issues like slavery, racism, and sexism were prevalent. While these could be part of your character's discussions, doing so in an offensive, inflammatory, or bigoted way is forbidden. Any inappropriate comments or roleplays may result in immediate removal from the server. Always respect each other as players when dealing with these topics.
+'''Realism:''' No referencing future events, technologies, modern movies etc. You should be completely immersed in the game's timeline.
+'''Language:''' Use era-appropriate language, avoid contemporary slang or expressions.
-{| class="wikitable w100"
+'''No Supernatural Elements:''' Ghosts, witches, and other supernatural beings are not acceptable characters in our roleplay. However, roleplaying "witch-like" tendencies such as herbal academia and witchy culture is acceptable.
-|-style="background-color:#ebdddd"
+</div>
-| '''Punishments:''' Anything from a verbal warning to a ban depending on severity.
+</center>
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Examples
+|-
+|
+* Pretending to own slaves.
+* Referencing World War 2.
+* Not allowing someone to join the Sheriff's office because they are female.
+* Using someones race or sexual orientation in a derogatory manner.
+* Trash talking someone like it's a MW2 SnD Lobby after downing them.
+* Using common terms associated with todays culture, like bruh, fam, ong, fr, etc etc.
 |}
-{| class="wikitable w100"
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
-|-style="background-color:#e3ddeb"
+|-
-| Making fun of someone OOCly, for example, their voice or appearance.
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Punishments
+|-
+|
+* Breaching this rule will result in a removal from the server for up to 6 months, depending on the severity.
+* Racism will result in a permanent ban, there is no exception.
+|}
+</center>
+----
-Releasing personal information about someone.
+[[File:Ranchlogo.png|center|]]
-Being overly aggressive to someone when they have made a mistake
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;font-size:115%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Roleplay Takes Priority
+|-
 |}
+</center>
-<h4>Restrictions on Playing</h4>
+<center>
+<div style="background-color: white; padding: 10px; width:75%; display:inline-block; box-sizing:border-box;">
+At Ranch Roleplay, we put storytelling above all else. We want players to create narratives and interact rather than resorting to immediate violence. If disputes arise, roleplay should come before conflict. Our aim is to give depth to our characters, not to turn the server into a shoot-em-up.
-{| class="wikitable w100"
+Aim for meaningful exchanges with others to create engaging stories within our community.
-|-style="background-color:#ddebdf"
-| '''3. Restrictions on Playing'''
-Whilst we wish to be inclusive of all players, we have some pre-requisites that you need to abide by before choosing to play on Ranch Roleplay.
+In case of disputes with other players or Factions, don't jump to gunplay. There should always be roleplay interaction before resorting to any form of violence.
-* You must be 18 or over to play.
+If you find the need to shoot someone, make sure there's a solid roleplay reason backing your action.
-* You must be able to speak English.
-* Playing with a microphone is required. If you have a disability that stops you from speaking, please reach out to us in confidence for an exception and we may allow you to roleplay a mute character.
+In some cases, if the minor rules are broken but it helps advance a storyline, and both parties are in agreement, we may make an exception. Remember, the goal is meaningful interactions and comprehensive storytelling.
-* You must roleplay that of someone living in the Wild West, 1900 era. There are no modern adaptations or exceptions.
+</div>
-* Your character must be unique. Roleplaying as Arthur Morgan, Billy the Kid, or any single-player character or famous name is not allowed and your character will likely be removed.,
+</center>
-* You may bring over stories and characters from other servers. We encourage this, especially during the birth of the server. Or you can start on a clean slate.
+<center>
-* Roleplaying as a child is a grey area as it requires more restrictions and sensitive roleplay. Due to this, we highly discourage doing so unless you have a valid, well-thought-out RP reason to do so. Please have this explanation to staff handy if they ask. Roleplaying a child "just because" is not allowed.
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
-* Roleplaying suicides is not allowed.
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Examples
+|-
+|
+* You immediately attack another player without any roleplay or backstory.
+* Whenever there's a dispute, your first instinct is to resort to violence without any in-character discussion.
+* Rather than creating a compelling storyline, you directly start shooting at another player in the game.
+* Your character harms or kills others without a valid roleplay reasons or context.
+* You constantly skip the roleplay part of the game and proceed directly to aggressive actions, choosing to 'shoot first and ask questions later'.
+* Running all over the map as a Lawman trying to find a still, you should find them through proper investigation.
 |}
-{| class="wikitable w100"
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
-|-style="background-color:#ebdddd"
+|-
-| '''Punishments:''' We may temporarily halt your access to the game server if these restrictions are broken.
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Punishments
+|-
+|
+* A temporary ban from the server for a period of 24-72 hours to reflect upon the violation. Depending on the severity and persistence of the violation, a 1-week ban to a permanent ban from the server may be enforced.
+|}
+</center>
+----
+[[File:Ranchlogo.png|center|]]
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;font-size:115%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Powergaming
+|-
+|}
+</center>
+<center>
+<div style="background-color: white; padding: 10px; width:75%; display:inline-block; box-sizing:border-box;">
+'''A brief overview of Powergaming'''</br >
+Powergaming can be defined into 3 categories:</br >
+• Forcing the roleplay that other players do. </br >
+• Performing roleplay that would realistically not be possible. </br >
+• Abusing scripts to create an unfair and/or unrealistic advantage. </br >
+</div>
+</center>
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;font-size:115%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Powergaming: Forcing the roleplay upon other players.
+|-
 |}
+</center>
+<center>
+<div style="background-color: white; padding: 10px; width:75%; display:inline-block; box-sizing:border-box;">
+This is the act of dictating the effects or roleplay that another player's character does or receives. This may be attempting to decide the exact wounds that someone sustains via roleplay or roleplay commands, or saying via roleplay commands that another person smells a certain way. Your roleplay must always be open to the person on the other end, allowing them to decide their injuries or outcomes to their character from other roleplay. This may also be considered if you tell other characters that you "shot James in the head" or suggest that you killed a player who never actually killed their character.
+</div>
+</center>
-{| class="wikitable w100"
+<center>
-|-style="background-color:#e3ddeb"
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
-| Roleplaying a character named Jim Bob, Ben Dover, Arthur Morgan breaks a restriction.
+|-
+! style="background-color:#E34234; color:white;" | Bad Examples
+|-
+|
+* /me punches Lee in the nose, causing him to go unconscious.
+* /me gags at the foul smell of James' breathe.
+* /me stabs Pete directly in the heart.
+* /me coughs on you, giving you tuberculosis.
+* Spreading a message that you killed someone who never actually killed their character.
+|}
-Joining the server without a microphone.
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#77C063; color:white;" | Good Examples
+|-
+|
+* /me swings his fist toward Lee's face
+* /me drives his knife toward Pete
+|}
-Speaking Spanish over voice chat, even if you roleplay your character as a Spanish speaker. Single common, non-english words are allowed. I.e. saying "Hola", when roleplaying a Mexican citizen.
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;font-size:115%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Powergaming: Performing roleplay that would realistically not be possible.
+|-
 |}
+</center>
-<h4>Third-Party Modifications</h4>
+<center>
+<div style="background-color: white; padding: 10px; width:75%; display:inline-block; box-sizing:border-box;">
+This is doing roleplay or roleplay commands of things that would not be realistically possible. Breaking out of ropes during an active scene is considered powergaming due to the fact this would be visible and could be realistically stopped.
-{| class="wikitable w100"
+Escaping Sisika requires prior approval from the Staff Team and must not be attempted otherwise.
-|-style="background-color:#ddebdf"
+</div>
-| '''4. Third-Party Modifications''
+</center>
-Third-Party Modifications can be described as utilizing any form of software, modification, application, or assistance to give yourself an unfair advantage or act maliciously whilst playing in our community. This can range from your run-of-the-day cheat software to overlays that give you more information on server stats, where to aim et al.
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Bad Examples
+|-
+|
+* Jumping from a rooftop with no injuries.
+* Escaping from ropes during an active scene.
+* Carrying vast amounts fish in your inventory with no means to carry them.
+* Holding a lit stick of dynamite for extended periods of time with regard.
+* Lying about the contents of your horse in a roleplay command.
+* Grabbing items through walls.
+* /me takes his rifle out of his pocket.
+* /me lifts the elephant out of the way.
+|}
-Ideally, you should join our servers with a vanilla install of the game, no external applications that modify the config/executables of that game, and no overlays. If you wish to modify your game files for client-side purposes, i.e. skins, texture packs, ENB, ensure that it doesn't change your gameplay and you must understand you are installing these modifications with risk.
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;font-size:115%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Powergaming: Abusing scripts to create an unfair and/or unrealistic advantage
+|-
+|}
+</center>
+<center>
+<div style="background-color: white; padding: 10px; width:75%; display:inline-block; box-sizing:border-box;">
+You should always be considerate of other roleplayers and ensure that they always have adequate chances to respond to any roleplay thrown their way. Creating an unfair advantage for yourself, such as waiting at Guarma boat teleport locations is considered powergaming. This includes using the game mechanics such as lassoing unexpecting people without giving them a chance to roleplay.
+</div>
+</center>
-This also includes the use of third-party software, tactics, or actions that manipulate or alter the infrastructure, networking, or security of our servers. Although this will always be dealt with legal action in your jurisdiction along with the recommended punishment below.
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Examples
+|-
+|
+* Waiting at the Van Horn dock teleport area for someone to leave Guarma.
+* Starting a shootout in Van Horn and using the boat to teleport away.
+* Locking an open door at gunpoint, leaving the other party no time to react.
+* Calling your horse after it has been stolen.
+* Reviving someone or bandaging yourself during a shootout without extensive roleplay.
+* Despawning wagons to protect the contents.
+* Running up to someone and lassoing or handcuffing them without giving them a chance to roleplay.
+* Talking whilst downed without sounding hurt or attempting to gain an advantage in a scene.
+* Going to the barbers after a crime to make your hair longer.
+* Players must wait 30 minutes and be actively roleplaying before disconnecting after committing a crime. Allowing law to at least respond and make a search if the roleplay dictates it.</br >
+'''Committing any of the following crimes after 30 minutes prior to a restart, or 30 minutes after a restart.'''
+* Bank Robberies
+* Store Robberies
+* Grave Robbing
+* Selling illegal goods to NPCs.
+|}
-The use of a controller is permitted, although not recommended as we have disabled the aim advantage they have.
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Punishments
+|-
+|
+* A temporary ban from the server for a period of 1-week to reflect upon the violation. Depending on the severity and persistence of the violation, a permanent ban from the server may be enforced.
 |}
+</center>
+----
+[[File:Ranchlogo.png|center|]]
-{| class="wikitable w100"
+<center>
-|-style="background-color:#ebdddd"
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;font-size:115%"
-| '''Punishments:''' The use of Third-Party Modifications on the server will almost always result in a permanent ban depending on the severity
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Metagaming
+|-
 |}
+</center>
-{| class="wikitable w100"
+<center>
-|-style="background-color:#e3ddeb"
+<div style="background-color: white; padding: 10px; width:75%; display:inline-block; box-sizing:border-box;">
-| Installing cheat software to give you the location of other players.
+Metagaming is the act of using information that you learnt through out-of-character (OOC) means, in-character (IC). Any information that is learnt OOC should not be used IC or influence any calls your character makes. You should always try to avoid stumbling across OOC information that may involve your character where possible to avoid this.
-Using automation software to rapidly mimic inputs.
+A newly made character cannot have knowledge of an existing character's history within the server. Having a shared backstory is fine, but anything that happened in the server itself cannot be shared across multiple of your own characters and is considered metagaming.
-Using .dll executables for any reason whatsoever.
+'''Inciting Metagame:'''
+Inciting metagame is sharing information to other people in order to incite them to metagame it. This can be telling people who is around at the time, or details to what has happened during a scene that they were not involved in.
-Launching a Denial of Service attack against any of our services.
+'''Bleeding:'''
+Allowing any OOC feelings you have to change your character's behaviour is considered bleeding. In-character judgements and feelings must be founded on in-character events that your character has witnessed and been involved in. Any bleeding is considered metagaming.
+'''Roleplay Checking:'''
+Roleplay checking is attempting to test the roleplay knowledge or skills or another player unnecessarily. This includes fixating on someone when they say something that you don't believe is time period accurate instead of brushing it off or improvising your roleplay around it. it is not appropriate to attempt to bring IC attention to this or to test people on it. This must be dealt with OOC instead of IC and is considered metagaming.
+'''Voice Identification:'''
+Voice ID should be a piece of the puzzle. Not the definitive outcome. If you are identifying a player by voice, you must have credible evidence that you know this person, from prior interactions or other close encounters.
+When utilizing a criminals voice as Law. This cannot be a finite way to determine someone, sounds like and other statements must be back up with much more credible evidence to conclude whom the person is. Voice ID alone is not enough to convict someone.
+'''Family Members'''
+Players are not permitted to create characters that are directly related to or are family members of any of their previous characters. This rule helps maintain the integrity of the roleplay and prevents conscious or subconscious metagaming from arising.
+'''Carbon Copy Characters'''
+Players are required to ensure that each character they create is distinct and separate from any previously created characters. This includes distinct goals, attitudes, emotions, and flaws. In addition, characters must not possess knowledge or skills that would not be reasonably attributed to them based on their current backstory and experiences. For instance, a newly appointed Assistant Deputy cannot exhibit advanced knowledge of law enforcement procedures if they have not acquired this knowledge through in-game experiences and progression.
+</div>
+</center>
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Examples
+|-
+|
+* Inciting metagame by sharing IC information in chats.
+* Watching another roleplayer stream Ranch while also roleplaying.
+* Watching a roleplay stream to gain information.
+* Being in a Discord call while also roleplaying.
+* Testing a priest's knowledge of the bible for no reason.
+* Reading the /me of another player and directly saying it out aloud.
+* Creating the brother of a character you previously played and getting revenge on the person who killed them.
 |}
-<h4>Account Rules</h4>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Punishments
+|-
+|
+* A temporary ban from the server for a period of 24-72 hours to reflect upon the violation.
+* Depending on the severity and persistence of the violation, a 1-week ban to a permanent ban from the server may be enforced.
+|}
+</center>
+----
-{| class="wikitable w100"
+<center>
-|-style="background-color:#ddebdf"
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;"
-| '''5. Account Rules'''
+|-
-Account Rules are in place to protect our community from unknown individuals. We have a duty of care to your privacy and as a result, strict procedures are in place to ensure we can run as effectively as possible.
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white; font-size:150%; font-weight:bold; padding:10px;" | <span id="Server_Conflict">Server Rules: Natural Progression & Conflict</span>
+|-
+|}
+</center>
+[[File:Ranchlogo.png|center|]]
-'''Evasion of Punishment'''
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;font-size:115%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Conflict & Player versus Player
+|-
+|}
+</center>
+<center>
+<div style="background-color: white; padding: 10px; width:75%; display:inline-block; box-sizing:border-box;">
+'''Before''' you initiate player vs player engagement, a scene must be played out. The scene must have escalated and have played out for long enough for every party of the scene to be aware that a shootout is about to occur. You are encouraged to allow all parties to react and get to cover to allow the scene to be enjoyable for all parties. This means, when initiating engagement your main goal should not be to down the other players as quickly as possible.
+During player vs player engagement, we encourage players to extend shootouts and make them more impactful. For example, purposely missing shots and utilizing cover. You are expected to preserve your character's life first. You should not recklessly run toward a shooter. Bandaging during a shootout should be done but you must roleplay doing so such as using /me commands, and you must continue to roleplay the injury afterwards. Ideally, using bandages is to extend the shootout and thus roleplay. After any shootout, all injuries sustained are expected to be roleplayed fully even if you did not go down.
+If you go down in a player vs player engagement and then respawn or "take the local", you do not have to roleplay injuries from the shootout. You must not initiate any further conflict or return to the area where you previously died for at least an hour. Your character must not remember any of the events leading up to your death or the death itself, even if someone attempts to remind you. After respawning, you must not retaliate against any of the other parties in the engagement or attempt to initiate further conflict with those parties unless they give you a new reason to do so. This is considered revenge killing.
+</div>
+</center>
+</br >
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | C/PVPE.1 Random Death Match (RDM)
+|-
+|
+You should not randomly attack another player or any NPCs for no reason. Attacking NPCs should be done with good reasoning, to provide dramatic effect to a scene where it is believable to fight the NPC. You will be treated the same way as if you attacked a player, both in-character & out.
+|}
+</div>
+</center>
+</br >
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | C/PVPE.2 Poor Reason To Kill
+|-
+|
+It is unacceptable to kill another player or attempt to provoke them into a conflict for no reason. The player must give you an acceptable reason to attempt to engage with them in PVP. Once you have already shot down another player, you cannot shoot them down using the same reasoning as the previous time. They must give you a new reason or initiate the engagement before you have a reason to attempt to kill them. It is unacceptable to provoke the person you have downed in an attempt to get a new reason to kill them again.
+|}
+</div>
+</center>
+</br >
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | C/PVPE.3 Preservation Of Life
+|-
+|
+All players engaged in gunfights are required to take cover effectively, whenever cover is available. This serves to enhance realism and ensures that players exhibit a commitment to preserving their character’s life.
+Our rule emphasizes the need to value one's life, just as one would do instinctively outside a gaming environment. When your character is exposed to danger, it is expected that you will seek safety and act in a manner that preserves life.
+'''Examples of Prohibited Actions:'''</br >
+• Standing out in the open and engaging in a gunfight without attempting to find cover. </br >
+• Resorting to hip firing exclusively in an unrealistic manner, especially when cover is within reasonable distance. </br >
+• Rushing toward opponents with shotguns or other firearms with the intention of close-quarters combat when it clearly disregards personal safety and available cover. </br >
+|}
+</div>
+</center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#77C063; color:white;" | Good Examples
+|-
+|
+Player 1 is under fire, immediately presses "Q" to take cover behind a nearby crate, and strategically returns fire only when opportune or outmaneuvering Player 2. Player 2, in turn, advances cautiously, going from cover to cover, demonstrating a clear effort to protect their life while engaging in the firefight.
+|}
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Incorrect Examples
+|-
+|
+Player 1 is under fire and rather than using "Q" to utilize a nearby crate for cover, they stand out in the open returning fire. Meanwhile, Player 2 decides to ignore several opportunities for cover, sprinting across the field and firing indiscriminately from the hip.
+|}
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Overall Conflict & PvP Bad Examples
+|-
+|
+* Quickly drawing on someone and attempting to kill them as quickly as possible with minimal interaction prior to doing so.
+* Ambushing a gang and immediately firing on them.
+* Respawning after a shootout and then retaliating against them.
+* Randomly attacking NPCs in town.
+* Rambo hip-firing out in the open with no regard for ones safety.
+* Vehicular Deathmatch is also covered by the above rules.
+|}
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Punishments
+|-
+|
+* A temporary ban from the server for a period of 24-72 hours to reflect upon the violation.
+* Depending on the severity and persistence of the violation, a 1-week ban to a permanent ban from the server may be enforced.
+|}
+</center>
+----
+[[File:Ranchlogo.png|center|]]
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;font-size:115%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Roleplay Progression / Quality
+|-
+|}
+</center>
+<center>
+<div style="background-color: white; padding: 10px; width:75%; display:inline-block; box-sizing:border-box;">
+In roleplay, it's crucial to understand and respect the importance of character development and pacing. This rule states that all characters should start from humble beginnings to ensure a realistic and engaging story progression. Characters should also exhibit a sense of fear or concern towards crime and other significant events, instead of diving headfirst into dangerous situations without any hesitation.
+For instance, if a player assumes the role of a deputy, they should not start their storyline as the town's hero who can solve every case with ease. Instead, they should begin as a rookie officer, learning the ropes, making mistakes, and gradually gaining experience and respect. As they navigate through their roleplay journey, they will encounter crimes that will instill fear, doubt, and stress in them, just like any new Deputy or Law Enforcement would feel in real life.
+Similarly, if a player chooses to play a criminal character, they shouldn't start as a notorious crime lord with an extensive criminal empire, or robbing banks within the first 4 days of character creation. They should begin their journey in small petty crimes, experiencing fear of being caught, making wrong decisions, and slowly working their way up the criminal ladder. Their character's growth should reflect the trials, tribulations, and lessons learned from their actions.
+Instant action may provide immediate thrill, but it robs the character of the chance to develop naturally and meaningfully. By starting from humble beginnings and allowing characters to experience fear and other emotions, we ensure a more in-depth, credible character development. It also makes the roleplay more rewarding as players witness their characters grow, adapt, and evolve over time.
+This rule enhances the overall roleplay experience by creating a sense of realism and relatability. For instance, the deputy's fear and uncertainty in the face of crime can lead to a more profound character arc as they overcome their fears and become a more competent officer and stray away from the "robo-cop" mentality that many fall in to. Similarly, the criminal's initial fear of getting caught can lead to a compelling narrative of survival and cunning, and ultimately end in criminals that deserve to be remembered in the servers history/lore.
+</div>
+</center>
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Examples
+|-
+|
+* A settler who arrived in town just a day ago is already role-playing as a seasoned outlaw, claiming to run moonshine operations and a network of horse thieves across the county. The player doesn't provide any backstory or context for his sudden high stature in crime.
+* A player in the role of a youthful deputy who just earned his star is acting with the skill and confidence of a marshal. He's solving complex cases without any guidance, apprehending hardened crooks single-handedly, and showing no signs of inexperience or struggle expected of someone in his position.
+On his first day of stepping into the world of crime, a character gets embroiled in a saloon shootout with rival outlaws. He exhibits no fear or concern about the repercussions of engaging in such a dangerous act and doesn't show any fear of getting caught by the lawmen or retaliation from the rival gang.
+* A newcomer to the town takes to horse thieving. Next day, he starts robbing stagecoaches singlehandedly, and by the end of that week, he's already instating himself as the most feared outlaw.
+|}
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Punishments
+|-
+|
+* A temporary ban from the server for a period of 24-72 hours to reflect upon the violation.
+* Depending on the severity and persistence of the violation, a 1-week ban to a permanent ban from the server may be enforced.
+* Your character may also be deleted and you may be asked to start anew.
+|}
+</center>
+----
+[[File:Ranchlogo.png|center|]]
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;font-size:115%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Sub-Par Roleplay
+|-
+|}
+</center>
+<center>
+<div style="background-color: white; padding: 10px; width:75%; display:inline-block; box-sizing:border-box;">
+You are expected to put effort into your roleplay at all times. You should be constantly playing a character and trying to provide and facilitate roleplay. You should be building and furthering your own character's story and allowing other players to do the same with theirs. You should elevate scenes using roleplay commands where-ever possible, such as /me and /do. These roleplay commands should be serious and have effort put into it. Your roleplay should remain believable, and all roleplay actions taken should be properly motivated and slowly built up. Trolling or breaking character is unacceptable and will immediately be judged as sub-par.
+'''Immersion Breaking'''</br >
+Each player is expected to contribute to the immersive 1899 environment of the community by avoiding immersion-breaking roleplay. This involves maintaining period-appropriate language, behaviors, and technology in character portrayal. While the outfit creator allows you great freedom, your outfits should always remain believable and appropriate to the setting.
+Immersion Breaking Speech also falls under this rule, you must remain as close to 1899 as possible, comments like "bruh, yolo, yeet, rizz" are not tolerated, alongside referring to commands, locals and other terminology in-character, such as "check out that local over there", NPCs are classed as human (as possible) in-character.
+'''Law Baiting'''</br >
+Engaging in activities explicitly intended to mislead or provoke law enforcement, such as making false reports or discharging firearms into the air, for the sole purpose of inciting robbery, combat, or other violent actions, is strictly prohibited.
+</div>
+</center>
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Examples
+|-
+|
+* Putting little to no effort in your roleplay.
+* Trolling and fighting your friends for no reason.
+* Wearing an all bright pink outfit.
+* Having mass amounts of bandoliers equipped for day-to-day activities in Saint Denis.
+* Going to Colter shirtless.
+* Referring to the discord as the "Discordian" or any other fashion in-game.
+* Referring to out of character events in-character, using terms such as "nightmares" or "going in your head".
+* Vocally roleplaying the effects of the injury is fine, only if there is not an active shootout.
+* Vigilantism, whilst rife in 1899 for the sake of meaningful scenes and avoiding ruining storylines and/or plans, we do not tolerate it in any form.
+|}
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Punishments
+|-
+|
+* A temporary ban from the server for a period of 24-72 hours to reflect upon the violation.
+* Depending on the severity and persistence of the violation, a 1-week ban to a permanent ban from the server may be enforced.
+* Your character may also be deleted and you may be asked to start anew.
+|}
+</center>
+----
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white; font-size:150%; font-weight:bold; padding:10px;" | <span id="All_Things_Medical">Server Rules: All Things Medical</span>
+|-
+|}
+</center>
+[[File:Ranchlogo.png|center|]]
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;font-size:115%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Death & You
+|-
+|}
+</center>
+<center>
+<div style="background-color: white; padding: 10px; width:75%; display:inline-block; box-sizing:border-box;">
+In a roleplay environment, deaths can be confusing so we've condensed a list of actions into what you should roleplay to help understand it further.
+'''Respawning'''</br >
+When the player respawns after dying, they must forget all events leading to their death. This could be for example, falling to your death, dying to an animal, or being shot by another player. If you were downed during conflict, you must not return to the area for at least one hour. You must not rejoin the conflict.
+'''Revived By Another Player'''</br >
+If the player is revived by another player, they retain memories of the events leading to their downed state. They must roleplay their injuries fully. Witnesses can remind them of any missing details during their unconscious state.
+'''Character Kills'''</br >
+A Character Kill (CK) is permanently removing your character from the server. You can tell other players that you are killing your character by using roleplay commands, such as "/me has no pulse" or "/me He is laying lifeless, dead". Please note that this act is irreversible. You may be asked to facilitate an autopsy of your character's body should it be found, so you are not required to immediately delete the character but otherwise playing the character or transferring assets from it may result in a permanent ban.
+Killing your character is always the choice of the person playing the character, however if you decide to repeat offenses of heinous crimes such as roleplaying as a serial killer, we encourage that you eventually accept a death penalty so that the story does not become stale. Staff may step in and force this should it become necessary.
+You should not "double tap" or repeatedly shoot a downed player in an attempt to force them to Character Kill. If the player is going to kill their character, they will make that clear via the use of roleplay commands and it is their choice to make.
+Should you engage in any duels, the player who loses the duel is force character killed.
+</div>
+</center>
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Examples
+|-
+|
+* Rejoining the same conflict that you respawned in, without being brought back into it with a new reason.
+* Returning to the area that you died at.
+* Telling law who killed you after you respawned.
+* Discussing your death when you respawned with anyone.
+|}
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Punishments
+|-
+|
+* A temporary ban from the server for a period of 24-72 hours to reflect upon the violation.
+* Depending on the severity and persistence of the violation, a 1-week ban to a permanent ban from the server may be enforced.
+|}
+</center>
+----
+[[File:Ranchlogo.png|center|]]
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;font-size:115%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Injuries & Expecations
+|-
+|}
+</center>
-If you have an active punishment that prevents you from using, logging into or utilizing any of our services, you are prohibited from creating alternative accounts and/or using an alternative method to gain access during this period.
+<center>
+<div style="background-color: white; padding: 10px; width:75%; display:inline-block; box-sizing:border-box;">
+All players are required to roleplay their character's injuries to their full and realistic extent. If your character suffers a significant injury such as a gunshot wound, you must accurately portray the implications of the injury, including pain, reduced mobility, and a believable timeline for recovery. Additionally, interaction with medical professionals and adherence to their guidance is crucial.
+'''Any medical procedures, ongoing treatments, or follow-up appointments prescribed by in-game medical staff must be followed intensively. This means that your character should attend all scheduled appointments and roleplay out any prescribed treatments or recovery processes. This adds depth to your character's story and ensures a consistent and realistic world for all players.
-'''Your Account'''
+Ignoring medical advice, skipping prescribed treatments, or not showing up for follow-up visits can disrupt the immersive experience and may result in staff intervention to maintain the quality of the server's roleplay.
-Your Account is important to us and we have a duty of care in regard to your privacy. You are not allowed to transfer your account or give access to your account to another individual, this includes staff. In addition to this, your account remains your responsibility from creation to deletion, including all personal data on the account. Do not let anyone log on, including family or friends, and keep your passwords secure, preferably in a password manager along with enabling two-factor authentication. You are also not allowed to log into someone else's account under this pretense, permitted or not. Doing so will result in both master accounts being disabled.
+Alongside these requirements, our server maintains a strict standard regarding the portrayal of injuries and medical conditions. Any roleplay involving "disgusting wounds," such as fecal incidents, overly graphic or sexualized injuries like being shot in the genitals, or inappropriate conditions like unwarranted arousal are strictly prohibited.'''
+If a player's character stays untreated for 30 minutes while being downed, they should roleplay more excessive injuries as a result from blood loss that will have sustained during this time. Lingering in a downed state for longer than this time to gain an advantage is prohibited and you should respawn as it clear that nobody is coming.
-'''VPN Usage'''
+Lastly, taking advantage of server restarts to log off and return during peak hours when medical services are more available is considered power-gaming and is prohibited.</div>
+</center>
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Examples
+|-
+|
+* The player falls from a great height or falling unconscious. They wake up 3 minutes later and continue running around, ignoring the injury.
+* After being heavily wounded in a shootout but not going down, the player continues about their day, without roleplaying any impacts to their body.
+* After receiving a kick to the head, or a "through & through" wound, they do not attend follow-ups from medical professionals.
+* The player logs out after going down, only to return during prime hours when more doctors are available.
+|}
-VPN usage on any of our servers is prohibited. Masking or spoofing IP Addresses or Hardware ID's. If you live in a country where VPN usage is essential and you can prove to us your use case and have good standing in the community, we may be able to grant you an exception to this rule.
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Punishments
+|-
+|
+* A temporary ban from the server for a period of 24-72 hours to reflect upon the violation.
+* Depending on the severity and persistence of the violation, a 1-week ban to a permanent ban from the server may be enforced.
 |}
+</center>
+----
+[[File:Ranchlogo.png|center|]]
-{| class="wikitable w100"
+<center>
-|-style="background-color:#ebdddd"
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;font-size:115%"
-| '''Punishments:''' Breaching this rule will result in any associated account being permanently banned.
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Pregnancy Roleplay
+|-
 |}
+</center>
+<center>
+<div style="background-color: white; padding: 10px; width:75%; display:inline-block; box-sizing:border-box;">
+Pregnancy is a significant event and should be roleplayed with appropriate seriousness, especially considering the inherent challenges and dangers during the period in which our server, Ranch, is set.
+Pregnancy roleplay must be pre-approved via an out-of-character written agreement by all involved parties before initiation. This roleplay, once started, must last for a period of six real-life weeks signifying the term of pregnancy.
+Roleplayers wishing to depict their character's child must wait for three real-life months post-birth within the game for the character to be playable. Child characters introduced call for appropriate aging of the parent character(s) to match the child's age realistically.
+Strictly abstain from incorporating actions of child murder or harm into the roleplay. In situations of potential danger, children should be kept away, abortion or loss of child roleplay is strictly prohibited. Keeping this in mind, unrealistic pregnancies with multiples need to be carefully gone over. We suggest reaching out to Staff first to explain the extensity on pregnancies with multiples.
+A character roleplaying pregnancy must exhibit an increased level of self-preservation, along with prioritizing their unborn child's safety, refraining from initiating violent interactions whilst being able to defend within reason.
-{| class="wikitable w100"
+As the pregnancy progresses, characters should realistically limit their physical capabilities; eight-month pregnant characters won't be solo horse-riding or carrying heavy items.
-|-style="background-color:#e3ddeb"
-| Returning on another account after being banned.
-Giving your Discord / Account to another person.
+The No Value for Life (NVL) rule applies doubly to pregnant characters, as they carry an additional life.
-Using a VPN Service to mask your true IP in any way.
+Those committed to pregnancy roleplay must be prepared to act out related medical scenarios, unless everyone involved agrees on a different plan out-of-character beforehand.
+</div>
+</center>
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Examples
+|-
+|
+Due to the lengthy expectations of this rule, you can follow this link for further clarification. The above ruling serves as a basic guideline:
+https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZOHNH9Vn0NZKxukK8f206LbrLnxP1igxc8z9Uki5DXQ/edit#heading=h.nj23sjpj5u97
+'''Credits to the listed members for assisting us in this rule.'''</br >
+''Marra Smith, Erzulie Zora, Florence Bourassa''
 |}
-<h4>Era-Based Roleplay</h4>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Punishments
+|-
+|
+* A temporary ban from the server for a period of 24-72 hours to reflect upon the violation.
+* Depending on the severity and persistence of the violation, a 1-week ban to a permanent ban from the server may be enforced.
+|}
+</center>
+----
-{| class="wikitable w100"
+[[File:Ranchlogo.png|center|]]
-|-style="background-color:#ddebdf"
-| '''6. Era-Based Roleplay'''
-It should be remembered that we are roleplaying in the era around the 1900s. There are a few pointers that must be followed when roleplaying in this era.
-* Your character must not reference any future events ahead of the current time period.
+<center>
-* The 1900s had some issues. It was a rough time due to Slavery, Racism, Sexism, and other sensitive subjects. In Ranch Roleplay, these topics never happened and should not be roleplayed. You are not allowed to be historically accurate with these subjects, and all RDR2 references to them should be ignored.
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;font-size:115%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Younger Characters & NPC Children
+|-
 |}
+</center>
+<center>
+<div style="background-color: white; padding: 10px; width:75%; display:inline-block; box-sizing:border-box;">
+'''Character Restrictions'''</br >
+. Your character must be aged 16 or older with no exceptions allowed.</br >
+. Your character must also act your age.</br >
+. All characters are considered an adult at this point.</br >
+'''NPC Children'''</br >
+In addition to the guidelines provided in Younger Characters Rule there are specific rules regarding non-playable character (NPC) children:</br >
+. NPC children must primarily be kept in player homes to portray a secure environment.</br >
+. If an NPC child is taken outside the house, they are absolutely not to be included in violent or volatile situations.</br >
+. NPC children cannot be utilized as "shields" under any circumstances, if players are involved in violent altercations, they may disregard any NPC related family members. You cannot force someone to roleplay or acknowledge that you have a child.</br >
+. Remember that describing your character as carrying a baby, or "/desc baby", does not absolve you from consequences or repercussions that may be a part of your character's narrative. All actions still carry their respective outcomes, regardless of the situation.</br >
+</div>
+</center>
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Examples
+|-
+|
+* Player A uses an NPC child as a shield during a bank robbery scenario.
+* Player B introduces a child character below the age of 16 into the game.
+* Player C depicts their young character, aged 17, conducting a store robbery.
+* Player D involves their youthful character in adult-themed roleplay.
+* Player E manipulates their NPC child to be present in a violent shootout.
+* Player F deliberately keeps their NPC child out of their player homes for extended periods, involving them in public scenarios.
+* Player G uses their "/desc baby" to avoid the consequences of a crime.
+|}
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Punishments
+|-
+|
+* A temporary ban from the server for a period of 24-72 hours to reflect upon the violation.
+* Depending on the severity and persistence of the violation, a 1-week ban to a permanent ban from the server may be enforced.
+|}
+</center>
+----
+[[File:Ranchlogo.png|center|]]
-{| class="wikitable w100"
+<center>
-|-style="background-color:#ebdddd"
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;font-size:115%"
-| '''Punishments:''' Breaching this rule will likely result in a timed ban to a permanent ban depending on severity.
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | No Value for Life
+|-
 |}
+</center>
-{| class="wikitable w100"
+<center>
-|-style="background-color:#e3ddeb"
+<div style="background-color: white; padding: 10px; width:75%; display:inline-block; box-sizing:border-box;">
-| Pretending to own slaves as a citizen.
+In roleplay, you will encounter scenarios where your character enters into a dangerous situation. During these times, you should be aware of the threat against your character's life and roleplay accordingly. While this does not mean that you have to amend how your character normally acts, it does mean that you should prioritize following the scene to where it leads, and not take an action that would directly escalate the threat to your life.
-Talking to someone ICly about World War 2.
+The scene integrity should always be prioritized. Despite the ability to be treated for any injury, your character should feel as if their life is always on the line. Remember that it is not you, the player, taking the risk, but it is your character and they would likely be uncomfortable taking such risks with their life.
+</div>
+</center>
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Examples
+|-
+|
+* Quick drawing your gun when someone is attempting to rob you at gun point.
+* Charging at a gunman with a melee weapon or lasso.
+* Purposely running your horse off of a cliff.
+* Trying to involve yourself in a violent altercation unnecessarily.
+|}
-Not allowing someone to join the Sheriff's office because they are female.
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Punishments
+|-
+|
+* A temporary ban from the server for a period of 24-72 hours to reflect upon the violation.
+* Your character may be permanently killed by a panel of Admins.
+* Depending on the severity and persistence of the violation, a 1-week ban to a permanent ban from the server may be enforced.
+|}
+</center>
-Using racist connotations, words or phrases ICly to another citizen
+[[File:Ranchlogo.png|center|]]
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;font-size:115%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Loop-Hole / Rule-Evading
+|-
 |}
+</center>
+<center>
+<div style="background-color: white; padding: 10px; width:75%; display:inline-block; box-sizing:border-box;">
+The exploitation of loopholes in an attempt to evade the established rules of this server is strictly forbidden. All members are expected to adhere to the spirit and the letter of the rules. Anyone found purposely exploiting loopholes to circumvent rules will be held accountable, and appropriate disciplinary actions will be taken, up to and including sanction related to the specific rule they were attempting to evade.
-<h4>Roleplay Takes Priority</h4>
+</div>
+</center>
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Examples
+|-
+|
+A player consistently puts their character in dangerous and unreasonable situations, knowing that other players are restricted by NVL rules from killing them.
-{| class="wikitable w100"
+Player could consistently engage in hostile actions against others, but stops just short of killing them to technically evade RDM rules. They might harm other players' characters drastically, affecting their gameplay and enjoyment, without formally violating RDM rules.
-|-style="background-color:#ddebdf"
+|}
-| '''7. Roleplay Takes Priority'''
-At Ranch Roleplay, we need to understand that Roleplay is what we are all here to do. This server is not a DM server, nor is it Red Dead Online. We will take a hard stance on promoting roleplay over any other aspect of the server. Mainly that of using firearms.
-* Always look to begin a storyline whenever you interact with others, it promotes roleplay within the community and creates some amazing stories.
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
-* If you are in a feud or beef with another player or faction, do not shoot them immediately. There should always be a roleplay/interaction with another player before you shoot / harm / kill them.
+|-
-* If you shoot someone, always ensure there was an appropriate RP reason to do so. Even better would be to initiate an intriguing and interesting story arch beforehand.
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Punishments
-* If a minor rule is broken, but it is done so in the name of advancing storylines, and promoting roleplay (where Both parties agree) - then we may allow it as an exception.
+|-
+|
+* A temporary ban from the server for a period of 24-72 hours to reflect upon the violation.
+* Depending on the severity and persistence of the violation, a 1-week ban to a permanent ban from the server may be enforced.
 |}
+</center>
+----
+[[File:Ranchlogo.png|center|]]
-{| class="wikitable w100"
+<center>
-|-style="background-color:#ebdddd"
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;font-size:115%"
-| '''Punishments:''' Not prioritizing roleplay will likely lead to a warning, but may increase to a ban on repeat offenses.
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Adult-Themed Roleplay
+|-
 |}
+</center>
+<center>
+<div style="background-color: white; padding: 10px; width:75%; display:inline-block; box-sizing:border-box;">
+At Ranch Roleplay, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment. We understand that roleplay can sometimes delve into mature themes; however, there is a firm line that must not be crossed regarding decency and the comfort of our players.
+'''Disgusting Roleplay:''' Any roleplay that involves overly graphic, disturbing, or disgusting content, including but not limited to bodily harm, fecal activities, or explicit descriptions of such acts, is strictly prohibited. Roleplay should never make other players feel uncomfortable or distressed due to its graphic nature, this includes using the /pee emote in any trolling format.
-{| class="wikitable w100"
+'''Sexual Content:''' Explicit sexual roleplay is not allowed in any public spaces within the game, this must take place inside a teleport interior, where your /me & /do's cannot be witnessed. This includes unwarranted sexual advances towards other players, open sexual acts, or any behavior that can be interpreted as sexually aggressive or non-consensual. Sexual roleplay should be kept private and always be consensual between all parties involved.
-|-style="background-color:#e3ddeb"
-| You walk up to a farmer and instantly open fire on him for no reason.
-Your character or faction's sole purpose is to cause mahem that would realistically lead to death.
+'''You may not roleplay suicide in any form.'''
-You want to break your friend out of Jail, so you open fire on the Sheriff's office from a distance to cause panic.
+'''Torture Roleplay'''
+On an Out-of-Character level, Torture Roleplay has the ability to trigger the player as they may be sensitive to such subjects.
+On an In-Character level, it's understood that Torture Roleplay can provide great character arcs and additions to the stories of characters.
+To balance this, it is a requirement that Torture Roleplay is consensual. Torture Roleplay is to be entered into mindfully and respectfully and all parties involved within a scene must display consent for each individual Torture Method.</br >
+You may not kill someone after torturing them.
+</center>
-The Sheriff's office was raided by a well-known, well-developed, and well-roleplayed gang for the purpose of furthering roleplay - and the rule against Green zones was dismissed for this scenario.
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Example of Good Torture Roleplay Etiquette
+|-
+|
+'''The Eye for an Eye Rule'''
+The character that tortures an individual automatically grants an equal level of Torture Consent to the opposing party for the remainder of the initial Torturers life. Aside from this specific rule, Torture Consent can be withdrawn at any time.
+'''An example is provided below;'''
+If Player A removes Player B's finger after receiving Torture Consent, Player B can invoke Revenge Torture on Player A should they ever cross paths again.
+However, Player B may only remove Player A's finger as a repercussion of Player A removing theirs. Player B is not required to request Torture Consent in this instance, Player A has already given their Consent by engaging in the initial act of Torture Roleplay to begin with.
+Any further acts of torture (i.e Forcing Player A to swallow their finger after its removal) would require Torture Consent, as they do not directly match the level at which the initial party (Player A) tortured the initial victim (Player B).
+'''Example of good torture roleplay etiquette''' </br >
+This allows the player receiving torture to roleplay to a level of comfortability that doesn't offer any ill-effects out of character.</br >
+* Player A: /do presses knife against Player B's finger
+* Player B: /do screams as knife slices through finger - Indicating they continue.
+* or Player B: /do curls hand into fist - Indicating they do not wish to continue.
+To provide consent of torture roleplay, you must provide a /do or /me stating, this is so admins can track down in the logs should any disputes arise.
+'''An example could be:'''
+/do I consent to torture roleplay.
+/do I do not consent to torture roleplay.
+''A player may withdraw their consent at any time should they feel uncomfortable, this can be communicated by /do "I no longer consent to torture."''
+|}
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Examples of Bad Adult-Themed Roleplay
+|-
+|
+* Engaging in descriptive roleplay that explicitly details acts of a graphic and sexual nature in public channels or spaces is a direct violation of this rule.
+* Making unsolicited and unwelcome sexual remarks or advances towards another player, either through voice or text communication, constitutes a breach of the standards of decency we uphold.
 |}
-<h4>RDM / VDM / KOS</h4>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#eb5c5c; color:white;" | Punishments
+|-
+|
+* A temporary ban from the server for a period of 24-72 hours to reflect upon the violation.
+* Depending on the severity and persistence of the violation, a 1-week ban to a permanent ban from the server may be enforced.
+|}
+</center>
-{| class="wikitable w100"
+<center>
-|-style="background-color:#ddebdf"
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;"
-| '''8. RDM / VDM / KOS'''
+|-
-RDM (Random Death Match), VDM (Vehicle Death Match) and KOS (Kill On Sight) are terms coined to describe the act of killing another player randomly and without any valid roleplay reason to do so.
+! style="background-color:#6a90cc; color:white; font-size:150%; font-weight:bold; padding:10px;" | <span id="Server_Reports">Server Rules: Reports (Read before submitting a report.)</span>
+|-
+|}
+</center>
-* You cannot kill player(s) without prior roleplay leading up to it. Doing so at random is worse.
+<center>
-* Terrorism Roleplay is not allowed on the server (The act of killing lots of people to invoke fear/terror).
+<div style="background-color: white; padding: 10px; width:75%; display:inline-block; box-sizing:border-box;">
-* Instructing someone to kill their character (i.e. Jumping down a cliff, into a river) without reason is also RDM.
+* All player reports must be accompanied by unedited screenshot or video evidence. This evidence must clearly show the rule violation in question and must include audio to provide full context of the incident.
-* Repeatedly killing local players (NPC's) without any valid RP reason is also RDM.
+* Reports must be submitted within one week (7 days) of the alleged rule-breaking incident. Reports filed after this period will be considered void and not actionable. This is a guideline, not a finality, please use your best judgement when reporting something, if you hold on to evidence for weeks, questions will be asked and your report possibly thrown out.
-* VDM covers killing / stunning players with your horse or wagon without reason.
+* Reports submitted with the intent of retaliation against another player for any reason are strictly prohibited. Such actions are deemed as 'revenge reporting' and will be subject to review, potentially leading to consequences for the reporting party.
-* The act of targeting a player and immediately killing them premeditatively without roleplay is not allowed (KOS).
+* Before filing a report, ensure that there is a clear rule violation. Instances of confusion regarding server rules do not necessarily constitute a rule-break. Players are encouraged to seek clarification from the admin team or consult the server's ruleset if uncertain.
-* Revenge killing falls under RDM. Revenge Killing is the act of returning to the scene of your death/injury immediately and then attempting to kill/injure the person that just killed you.
+* We uphold a standard of community interaction that values respect, sportsmanship, and fairness. Reports pivotal on minor disagreements or interpersonal conflict without rule-breaking will generally not necessitate administrative action.
+* Whenever possible, we encourage players to settle disagreements and conflicts in-game through roleplay or other in-game mechanisms. Resorting immediately to out-of-character reporting without attempting in-game resolution is discouraged and does not align with the spirit of our roleplay environment. Additionally, reports of players who are perceived as being rude or hostile in-character without breaching the server's rules will not be considered valid complaints, as such behavior can often be a part of the roleplay experience. It is important to differentiate in-character actions from out-of-character intent. Please reserve reporting for serious breaches of rules and behavior that disrupts the gaming experience rather than in-character interactions.
+* Reports should be reserved for serious infractions that disrupt the server's integrity or a player's experience. Petty complaints about minor issues that do not substantially impact gameplay, or reports based on misunderstandings of in-game dynamics or roleplay situations, will not be entertained. The administrative team will not act as mediators for trivial disputes that can be resolved between players without admin intervention. Remember, our focus is on maintaining a high-quality roleplay experience for everyone on the server, not moderating every small grievance.
+</div>
+</center>
+----
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#ADADF7; color:white; font-size:175%; font-weight:bold; padding:10px;" | <span id="Faction_Main">Criminal & Faction Rules</span>
+|-
+|}
+</center>
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%;"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#ADADF7; color:white; font-size:150%; font-weight:bold; padding:10px;" | Table of Contents
+|-
+| style="background-color:white; padding:10px;" |
+* [[#Faction_Main|Criminal & Faction Rules: General]]
+* [[#Faction_Rules|Criminal & Faction Rules: Faction & Group Specific]]
 |}
-{| class="wikitable w100"
-|-style="background-color:#ebdddd"
+<center>
-| '''Punishments:''' Breaching this rule can lead from a warning to a permanent ban depending on severity.
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#ADADF7; color:white; font-size:150%; font-weight:bold; padding:10px;" | <span id="Faction_Main">Criminal & Faction Rules: General</span>
+|-
 |}
+</center>
+----
+[[File:Ranchlogo.png|center|]]
-{| class="wikitable w100"
+<center>
-|-style="background-color:#e3ddeb"
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;font-size:115%"
-| Richard Solomon had just killed you in St. Denis. You respawn and your first motive is to run back to your place of death to kill Richard.
+|-
+! style="background-color:#ADADF7; color:white;" | Criminal Roleplay Expectations
+|-
+|}
+</center>
-Randomly executing NPC's because they are in your way.
+<center>
+<div style="background-color: white; padding: 10px; width:75%; display:inline-block; box-sizing:border-box;">
+Criminal roleplay should reflect a character's slow and realistic evolution into criminality. We discourage sudden escalations into high-tier crimes without appropriate character development.
-Running over players purposefully with your wagon because they will not move.
+Crimes such as robberies should not be hastily initiated with inadequate planning or character interaction. Quick-to-kill behaviors and lack of details in crime scenarios are also strongly discouraged.
-Throwing a molotov cocktail into a group of players without reason.
+Using "/me" commands to illustrate your character's actions and intentions in crime scenarios is essential. It enriches the roleplay experience, making interactions more immersive and character narratives more coherent.
+We value depth, realism, and gradual progress in criminal roleplay.</div>
+</center>
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#ADADF7; color:white;" | Examples
+|-
+|
+* Player A's character, newly arrived in town, attempts to rob a bank without any previous crimes or character buildup.
+* Player B launches into a violent shootout with law enforcement immediately after committing a minor theft.
+* During a robbery, Player C quickly kills a hostage without any proper negotiation or character interaction.
+* Player D orchestrates a major crime spree without utilizing any "/me" commands to describe their character’s actions.
+* Player E's character, a law-abiding citizen yesterday, starts leading a notorious gang today without any proper character development.
+* Player F leaves no /details after a robbery, indicating something that could lead back to them.
 |}
-<h4>Powergaming</h4>
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#ADADF7; color:white;" | "Take a penny, leave a penny."
+|-
+|
+When taking items from someone indirectly such as stealing items from a storage or property, or stealing items from around a grave you should leave indications that roleplay has taken place. For example, if robbing a gravesite of sentimental items from it, you should leave indications that something has happened. Is could be as small as a detail that says "The camera would be missing, a small piece of clothing is snagged on the broken window" or "There would be tracks leading North." or "Footprints are unevenly spaced, as if the person has a limp."
-{| class="wikitable w100"
+It is '''HEAVILY''' encouraged to leave clues and a breadcrumb trail back to yourself if you are taking something to allow the story to continue instead of reaching a dead end.
-|-style="background-color:#ddebdf"
+|}
-| '''9. Powergaming'''
-Powergaming can be described as roleplaying or performing acts that are not humanly possible, especially that of the 1900 era. We should all be roleplaying realistic characters at Ranch Roleplay, and doing un-human like actions destroys this concept.
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#ADADF7; color:white;" | Examples
+|-
+|
+* Stealing items left behind by another player with no details left to indicate roleplay has taken place.
+* Stealing items from a storage with no details as to who did so or how they did it.
+* Details must be listed for 24 hours to allow those in different timezones and OOC commitments to have a chance at seeing them.
+|}
-* You can not force roleplay on players without giving them a fair chance to respond to your actions.
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
-* You are not allowed to "make up" situations that never happened on the Ranch Roleplay universe for your IC benefit.
+|-
-* You can not roleplay things that are not possible scriptwise, or human-wise so you gain an unfair advantage.
+! style="background-color:#ADADF7; color:white;" | Punishments
-* You are not allowed to heal during or immediately after fights or shootouts to gain an advantage.
+|-
-* You can not commit any crime that may involve law 30 minutes before a server restart.
+|
-* The kidnapping of lawmen is prohibited if there is less than 4 lawman in said town.
+* A temporary ban from the server for a period of 24-72 hours to reflect upon the violation.
-* You are not allowed to call / whistle for your horse if it has been stolen.
+* Depending on the severity and persistence of the violation, a 1-week ban to a permanent ban from the server may be enforced.
-* Despawning wagons when you are in a heated situation is not allowed. (i.e. despawning to protect the contents)
 |}
+</center>
+----
-{| class="wikitable w100"
+[[File:Ranchlogo.png|center|]]
-|-style="background-color:#ebdddd"
-| '''Punishments:''' Breaching this rule can lead from a warning to a permanent ban depending on severity.
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;font-size:115%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#ADADF7; color:white;" | Common Robbery Rules
+|-
 |}
+</center>
+<center>
+<div style="background-color: white; padding: 10px; width:75%; display:inline-block; box-sizing:border-box;">
+Robbery roleplay should primarily be conducted for enhancing the storyline and '''not''' for acquiring immediate assets. It's important to remember that the essence of roleplay is to create immersive and engaging stories. Therefore, any robbery activities should be driven by a well-thought-out plot and strong roleplay.
+Participants '''must''' utilize commands like /me and /do to enrich the narrative and provide a detailed description of their actions and surroundings. This contributes to a more realistic and fair environment.
+The goal should not be to gain an unfair advantage over other players, but to create exciting and engaging narratives that contribute to the overall enjoyment of the game for all participants and drive a storyline as a whole.
+On the opposite side, those whom are being robbed, must show some form of fear during the ordeal, and provide strong and capable victim roleplay to those who are robbing them.
+</div>
+</center>
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#ADADF7; color:white;" | Basic Robbery Rules
+|-
+|
+. Players must conduct robberies realistically, implying proper motivation, fair play, risk-assessment, and restricted use of high-end weapons for trivial robberies.
+. Avoid robberies in crowded regions minimizing potential witnesses and high-risk, low-reward situations, such as using a Carcano for stealing something trivial like a Cattleman.
+. Robberies should emphasize on quality roleplay, ensuring an enjoyable and detailed experience for all parties rather than a quick theft. Minimal actions or "hands-up-rob" strategy which adds nothing to roleplay are not tolerated.
+. Victims should not be harmed post-robbery unless they pose a genuine threat to the robber's freedom or life. Open provocations by victims are grounds for harm.
+. You should not rob someone you've just revived or camp near and rob a previously downed person.
+. Planning a robbery should be thoughtful, not just "let's rob a store". Unrealistic tropes such as mask-clad, high-end weapons are heavily discouraged.
+. Robbing spree in any towns is considered low standard of robbery roleplay. Consider well-planned, immersive scenarios over impromptu hogtieing hold-ups.
+. Do not repeatedly target the same individual for robbery in a given storm cycle. Repeated targeting should only occur if the victim continues to provide valid in-game reasons.
+. After committing robberies, avoid changing your character's clothing in the same town for a 45-minute timespan. This encourages realistic roleplay keeping in-line with characters being on edge post-robbery, rather than exploiting game mechanics like mask ID-ing.
-{| class="wikitable w100"
+. You must wait 1 hour between player robberies, this is to emulate the off-chance they've ran to Law and you're on the run.
-|-style="background-color:#e3ddeb"
-| /me picks up the cart with two hands and moves it.
-/me kicks John Doe in the head, immediately killing him.
+. You must not use an NPC in the place of a robbery.
-Roleplaying an item that isn't actually on you. I.e /me holds a knife to his neck - when you have no knife.
+. Robbing players while they are on a menu is not allowed whatsoever.
+(Avoiding a robbing by staying on a menu is considered Powergaming and is liable to punishment)
-Roleplaying that an item isn't on you when it actually is. I.e. searched by law and saying the knife isn't there.
+. You may not force another player to take items/money out of their bank.
-Roleplaying that your store/office is guarded by NPC's when it is not.
+. Chain-robbing is discouraged, you must conform to the below cool-down periods.
+. You may not commit crime 15 minutes before & after the server restart times.
 |}
-<h4>Not Valuing Life (NVL)</h4>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#4B0082; color:white;" | Robbery Limits
+|-
+|
+''"We should recognize that everyone is here to have fun as a community."''
+As such, storage wiping will not be tolerated and judged on a case-by-case basis.
-{| class="wikitable w100"
+'''Player Robberies:'''</br >
-|-style="background-color:#ddebdf"
+'''Hotbar''' + '''Cash''' + Maximum of '''3''' Items from their inventory
-| '''10. Not Valuing Life (NVL)'''
-Your character(s) are human, with an appropriate level of fear and value for their own life. You can not be totally fearless in the face of immediate danger, especially during robberies or when faced with multiple aggresive people.
-This however does not mean your character(s) cannot take risks. In the face of being outnumbered, you may find it appropriate, provided the right RP opportunities are there, to make an escape or decision that will improve your character's chances of surviving. Taking risks with these situations can come with consequences, but you should never be aiming to risk your character's life by roleplaying unrealistic, movie-type actions. Play the long game.
+'''Player Wagons:'''</br >
+'''Player Limits (Detailed above)''' + '''10''' Item/Stacks from the Wagons
+''This rule does not apply to unattended wagons, please be courteous and use common sense, if a wagon is alone on a road, chances are there was a crash, use your noggin'.''
+''(Due to Wagons able to have lockboxes, all valuables should be in there.)''
-Since there are so many different scenarios for NVL, each breach may be reviewed individually and the staff member can utilize Rule 1.
+'''Player Businesses:'''</br >
+'''Player Limits (Detailed above)''' + '''3''' Item/Stacks from business storage.
+'''Player Boxes:'''
+'''Player Limits (Detailed above)''' + '''5''' Item/Stacks
+''This rule does not apply to public unattended boxes.''
+'''Crime Related''' Items are exempt from the "Rule of Three", these are all fair game.
+motajoint, cocaine, grave robbery items, moonshine, handcuffs, black market goods, gold bars, dirty money etc.
 |}
+</center>
-{| class="wikitable w100"
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
-|-style="background-color:#ebdddd"
+|-
-| '''Punishments:''' Breaching this rule can lead from a warning to a ban depending on severity.
+! style="background-color:#ADADF7; color:white;" | Punishments
+|-
+|
+* A temporary ban from the server for a period of 24-72 hours to reflect upon the violation.
+* Depending on the severity and persistence of the violation, a 1-week ban to a permanent ban from the server may be enforced.
 |}
+</center>
+----
-{| class="wikitable w100"
+[[File:Ranchlogo.png|center|]]
-|-style="background-color:#e3ddeb"
-| Unrealistically disobeying officers of the law as a common man
-Frequently participating in Vigilantism, or inserting yourself into / investigating hostile situations
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;font-size:115%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#ADADF7; color:white;" | Large Scale Robberies
+|-
+|}
+</center>
+<center>
+<div style="background-color: white; padding: 10px; width:75%; display:inline-block; box-sizing:border-box;">
+Given the historic setting of 1899, all store and bank robberies must be thoroughly thought out and meticulously planned, reflecting the period's reality. Impromptu or hastily executed crimes are discouraged.
+Bank and store robberies are significant crimes that should involve in-depth and elaborate planning. This may include understanding the target's layout, gauging law enforcement response, and preparing an escape plan.
-Jumping from a high height, although survivable due to RDR2 physics - not fearing it ICly is NVL.
+Players should ensure their characters are prepared to face the realistic consequences of these high-stakes crimes, which could include being wanted by law enforcement, bounty hunters, and other characters.
+</div>
+</center>
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#4B0082; color:white;" | Player Business Robberies
+|-
+|
+To maintain balance and to ensure that all players have a fair and enjoyable experience, a player may only rob '''ranches''' or '''businesses''' every '''4 IRL days'''. This rule is designed to prevent excessive robbery scenarios and to allow all players ample opportunities for their own roleplay, story development and reflecting of realistic after-robbery roleplay. A gang would not be hitting stores over and over in the span of 4 days, regardless of what you try and tell us.
+|}
-Antagonizing groups of the law or armed outlaws (especially on their turf) may constitute NVL.
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#ADADF7; color:white;" | Examples
+|-
+|
+If Player A robs a ranch on '''Monday''', the player and the group involved cannot rob that same Ranch or a new business until '''Friday'''. This grace period allows for roleplay development and narrative progression, and slows down the constant robberies.
+It is prohibited to use a new player who was not involved in the first robbery to circumvent this rule. For example, Player A cannot recruit Player B to rob the same ranch the next day to bypass the four-day rule. This action would be considered a breach of the rule and will result in the full group being handled as one, there is no exception to this.
 |}
-<h4>New Life Rule (NLR)</h4>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#4B0082; color:white;" | Store Robberies
+|-
+|
+'''Hostage Rule:''' Utilizing a friend as a hostage during a robbery is strictly prohibited. A hostage situation should always involve non-affiliated characters.
-{| class="wikitable w100"
+'''Law Disclosure:''' The number of robbers involved in any given crime must be disclosed to law enforcement. However, their location should not be specified. This allows for a level-playing field and realistic investigative roleplay.
-|-style="background-color:#ddebdf"
-| '''11. New Life Rule (NLR)'''
-If you respawn manually (Accepting Death) after being "unconscious", "downed", or "incapacitated" - then you are to forget all events that led up to the point that you respawn.
-When you are unconscious, you are not to speak or interact other than responding to /me's and /do's. Depending on your injury you may groan.
+'''Cool-Down Period:''' There must be an interval of 1 OOC day between script-wise store robberies, player robberies are detailed above.
-If you get revived from an unconscious state, you can not remember anything that happened during your unconscious time.
+'''NPC Usage:''' The use of NPCs in robberies is not allowed.
-After being revived, you are allowed to remember everything that happened up until the point you lost consciousness.
+'''Menu Immunity:''' It is forbidden to rob players who are on a menu. Conversely, avoiding a robbery by staying on a menu is considered powergaming and is subject to punishment.
-Roleplaying being "dead" as a character is allowing your character to be Character Killed (Permanent loss of the character slot) which can not be reverted.
+'''Player Coercion:''' '=Forcing another player to extract items or money from their bank during the act of a robbery is strictly prohibited.
-If you have been advised that a doctor is en route to help, you may not respawn manually.
+'''Unrealistic Behavior:''' Actions such as robbing a store in St. Denis, escaping through the alleys, changing clothes in a local store or at Faction HQ, and then casually walking around.
 |}
-{| class="wikitable w100"
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
-|-style="background-color:#ebdddd"
+|-
-| '''Punishments:''' Breaching this rule can lead from a warning to a ban depending on severity.
+! style="background-color:#4B0082; color:white;" | Bank Robberies
+|-
+|
+'''Haven't we done this before?:''' All the above rules are applicable to Bank Robberies.</br >
+''' Cool-Down Period:''' There must be an interval of 2 OOC days between script-wise bank robberies.</br >
+'''Shooting Instantly:''' You must allow some form of negotiations to take place before firing upon Law, on the flip-side this also applies to Law players, you must allow negotiations to fall flat before violence escalation.
 |}
-{| class="wikitable w100"
+----
-|-style="background-color:#e3ddeb"
-| Talking in Voice Chat when being unconscious.
-Roleplaying "dead" but continuing on the character.
+[[File:Ranchlogo.png|center|]]
-After manually respawning, retaining IC memories during your state of unconsciousness.
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;font-size:115%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#ADADF7; color:white;" | Body-Dumping
+|-
+|}
+</center>
+<center>
+<div style="background-color: white; padding: 10px; width:75%; display:inline-block; box-sizing:border-box;">
+Generally, you are discouraged from moving anyone's body after you down them. This is because your character would usually not want to risk being found with someone who you have possibly killed. Allowing them to be treated also allows the storyline between the characters to continue on.
+'''There are some niche circumstances where you may want to move a body. This must be performed under the following restrictions:'''</br >
+. No Sea Disposal: Placing a body in the sea is strictly prohibited. The sea, in this context, is defined as the water edges of the game map.</br >
+. Accessible Dumping Allowed: Bodies can be placed in lakes, wells, or off cliffs, as long as these locations remain accessible to others for potential discovery or retrieval. Avoid depositing bodies in deep water that can be difficult to access.</br >
+. No Lingering: Once a body has been placed, players should vacate the area in a sensible amount of time. Lingering may raise suspicion and undermine the realism of the roleplay.</br >
+</div>
+</center>
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#ADADF7; color:white;" | Examples
+|-
+|
+* Player A threw the body of Player B into the sea at the edge of the map.
+* After disposing of Player C's body in a lake, Player D lingered at the scene to watch the ripples fade away.
+* Despite knowing the lake's depth, Player E placed Player F's body there, making it nearly impossible for anyone else to retrieve or discover it.
+* After a showdown, Player G chose to dispose of Player H's body in the inaccessible deep waters of the lake.
+* Unable to resist the temptation, Player I stayed longer than necessary at the cliff edge, observing the body of Player J she had just dumped.
+''Unless the intent is to get caught, then you're exempt from this.''
 |}
-<h4>Metagaming</h4>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#ADADF7; color:white;" | Punishments
+|-
+|
+* A temporary ban from the server for a period of 24-72 hours to reflect upon the violation.
+* Depending on the severity and persistence of the violation, a 1-week ban to a permanent ban from the server may be enforced.
+|}
+</center>
+----
-{| class="wikitable"
+<center>
-|-style="background-color:#ddebdf"
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;"
-| '''12. Metagaming'''
+|-
-Metagaming is using knowledge the player has, but not the character. This includes knowledge about close communications, diplomacies, secret deals, etc., and makes it so that they affect the character's roleplay or even actively interfere with it.
+! style="background-color:#ADADF7; color:white; font-size:150%; font-weight:bold; padding:10px;" | <span id="Faction_Rules">Criminal & Faction Rules: Faction & Group Specific</span>
+|-
+|}
+</center>
+[[File:Ranchlogo.png|center|]]
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;font-size:115%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#ADADF7; color:white;" | Faction Limits & Posse Sizes
+|-
+|}
+</center>
+<center>
+<div style="background-color: white; padding: 10px; width:75%; display:inline-block; box-sizing:border-box;">
+'''Recruiting Members into your Illegal Faction:'''
+All recruitment to a faction must be done In-Character. Characters must meet naturally to encourage story driven roleplay.
+Any member of Law Command (Ld. Deputy & Above) must be pre-approved by the Legal Faction Management Team to have a criminal alt.
+'''How to qualify as a Faction:'''
+In order to qualify as a Faction, a group must maintain 3 active members at a minimum.
+'''Acquiring a Faction Menu:'''
+Factions can request access to a Faction Menu by applying for it through this [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2bzVsxp7aux5Hy5PTDzRlj_O-fN3Tu5sEpi2tMeqyYScqmA/viewform Application Form].
+</div>
+</center>
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#ADADF7; color:white;" | Faction & Posse Membership and Activity Limits
+|-
+|
+'''To maintain an environment of fairness, the following limits are set for factions and posses:'''</br >
+'''1.''' Each faction or posse is limited to a maximum of 15 enrolled members. This is to ensure that groups do not grow too large and dominate the server, allowing for a diversity of power and interaction among all players.</br >
+'''1.1 Hangarounds:'''</br >
+* Associates are prohibited from participating in core criminal activities within the faction.
+''Core Criminal Activities Definition'': This includes involvement in wars, bank and store robberies, and any major criminal enterprising.
+* Associates are permitted to engage in minor criminal acts deemed as "petty crimes" for the purposes of faction rulings, which include:
+Selling Moonshine &/or Mota</br >
+Grave Robbing</br >
+* If hangarounds members (Members who are not affiliated with the main Faction) choose to splinter off and create a new faction, they may:
+Form an alliance with the faction they originated from, however they contribute towards the maximum of '''2''' ally limit.
+Upon forming such an alliance, they will be counted as one of the splintering faction's "Half Allied Factions" and will be considered as one entity under CRM/REO restrictions to prevent loopholing through multiple allied factions.
+* If the new faction opts '''not to ally''' with the main faction:
+They will not be bound by REO/CRM restrictions pertaining to alliances.
+They must not form an alliance with the main faction subsequently as a workaround.
+Any previous character kill (CK) agreements towards hangarounds are rendered null and void to prevent one-sided conflicts. Both sides are free from such obligations, thus allowing for fair and balanced interactions.
+* Splinter factions that become Allied Factions must:
+Decide if they wish to maintain existing CK agreements with the main faction.</br >
+Engage in discussions facilitated by faction leaders to determine the status of CK permissions.</br >
+Formalize their agreement stance by opening a ticket with CRM, documenting the mutual decision. This will ensure that an official record is kept for reference and enforcement in case of future disputes.</br >
+* Splinter factions that become Enemy Factions must discuss with the previous Faction Leader if they hold CK agreements.
+* Characters that turn "snitches, rats, etc" will '''not''' have their CK permissions rescinded.
+'''2.''' When riding around the world or engaging in combat related activities, a posse must not exceed 6 active members. This is to prevent any one group from overwhelming others and to keep encounters balanced and manageable.</br >
+'''3.''' The active posse size limit also exists to prevent server strain and potential lag that can be caused by large groups congregating in one area, which might lead to technical issues, including culling (where the game’s engine starts to deprioritize and remove entities to maintain performance). This measure ensures that all players, whether in combat intentionally or caught in the crossfire unintentionally, can have a fair and responsive experience.</br >
+'''Leaving a Faction or new Faction Leadership''':
+* Those who leave a faction and have signed off CK permissions will remain with those permissions held above them, unless discussed with previous Faction Leader(s).
+* Those who undergo a Faction change of Leadership, must realise that CK permissions are held to the Faction itself, no matter which Leadership can take over.
+''Unless defined in the CK clause set by Leadership of said Faction''
+|}
-In roleplay terms. If you use any Out of Character information In Character, then that is metagame.
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#ADADF7; color:white;" | Allied Faction Limits
+|-
+|
+* Each faction is limited to a maximum of '''(2) allied factions'''.
+* Alliances must be declared and documented with server administration to ensure transparency and adherence to server rules, this can be done via a Criminal Roleplay Management ticket.
-This also includes pre-emptive strikes based on knowledge one does not have, or emoting (/me, /do etc) information other people have no reason to know.
+* The purpose of this rule is to preserve server balance, encourage varied and dynamic inter-faction relations, and prevent any single faction from accumulating disproportionate influence through extensive alliances.
-You are also not allowed to use external VOIP programs such as Discord and Skype to communicate ICly.
+* Factions must not hide under the guise of "friendship", this will be deemed as an alliance to prevent dog-piling. Please remember that dog-piling is the act of several factions involved in a war/attack, not the amount of numbers factions hold at one scene. Factions can utilize their 2 allied factions as they see fit, CRM will not step in to handle dog-piling disputes if they have significant reason &/or backing up their allies. If a Faction has less numbers than another Faction in wars/attacks, CRM will also not step in, this is an IC issue and not an OOC one, you aren't always going to get a fair fight, play the hand you're dealt.
-It is also considered metagaming to use alternative characters that interact with your main. I.e. having two accounts act as Cousins, that share information.
 |}
+</center>
-{| class="wikitable w100"
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
-|-style="background-color:#ebdddd"
+|-
-| '''Punishments:''' Breaching this rule can lead from a warning to a permanent ban depending on severity.
+! style="background-color:#ADADF7; color:white;" | Punishments
+|-
+|
+* Failure to abide by the Faction Limits can result individual punishments or faction-based punishments depending on the circumstance.
 |}
+</center>
+----
+[[File:Ranchlogo.png|center|]]
-{| class="wikitable"
+<center>
-|-style="background-color:#e3ddeb"
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;font-size:115%"
-| Watching other players stream and using that information to gain an advantage or information you wouldn't know otherwise.
+|-
+! style="background-color:#ADADF7; color:white;" | Faction Conflicts & Definitions
+''Thank you Sheep & 50p for their contributions to some of the rules defined below.''
+|-
+|}
+</center>
-Being in a call within a 3rd party app such as Discord etc and using that information IC.
+<center>
+<div style="background-color: white; padding: 10px; width:75%; display:inline-block; box-sizing:border-box;">
-Using an emote like /me thinks about retaliating against the men that just attacked him.
-Communicating with a friend on Discord to say that you are being attacked.
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;font-size:115%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#ADADF7; color:white;" | Faction Attack Rules:
+|-
 |}
-<h4>Character Perma Deaths</h4>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#ADADF7; color:white;" | Attacks & Cooldowns
+|-
+|
+To prevent continuous and unrealistic conflict escalation, any violent engagement between factions that has the potential to lead to a character's death or result in a player entering a wounded state is classified as an 'attack.' This includes but is not limited to the use of firearms, bladed weapons, or any other form of melee weapon beyond bare-handed combat.
-{| class="wikitable"
+After such an attack has occurred, the involved faction must observe a mandatory 24-hour cooldown period before initiating another attack. This rule is designed to allow a realistic window for character recovery and roleplay development. Non-lethal fist-fights or brawls without the intent to seriously harm or kill are exempt from this rule.
-|-style="background-color:#ddebdf"
-| '''13. Character Perma Deaths'''
-When you decide to perma a character that means you have come to the conclusion that their story is over.
+Players who are player killed in these scenarios must adhere to the server related player kill rules unless defined otherwise in future war terms. </br>
+|}
-The choice to perma is solely up to you and you alone. No one can make you perma your character.
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#ADADF7; color:white;" | Examples
+|-
+|
+'''Example A:''' Faction 1 attacks Faction 2 over a land dispute. Faction 2 retaliates by ambushing a posse whilst they pass through said land. For any further conflict, both factions need fresh reasons unrelated to the initial land dispute or ambush. It doesn't matter how many people are downed in the attack/retaliations, alongside any PK's that come from the attacks, a new reason must be gathered. In the event that a member of a faction CK's during one of these disputes, the exception is given that the Faction with the CK'd member may attack/retaliate oncemore to avenge their death, however anything further '' MUST '' succumb to war terms.
-If you do not draft a will with a lawyer prior to your death all your money and belonging will be destroyed.
+''Example B:'' Faction A’s attack on Faction B is motivated by a stolen horse. Faction B retaliates by raiding Faction A’s camp. Any subsequent attacks between these factions must stem from new grievances beyond the horse theft or camp raid.
-The decision to perma is final and can not be reversed so be sure to consider it before committing to a character's death.
 |}
-{| class="wikitable"
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
-|-style="background-color:#e3ddeb"
+|-
-| Using
+! style="background-color:#ADADF7; color:white;" | War Terms Registration:
+|-
+|
+If factions wish to escalate their conflict beyond isolated attacks and retaliations, they must agree on "War Terms," a set of conditions that govern the ongoing conflict. These terms include the reasons for the war, objectives each faction aims to achieve, and any additional rules they agree to follow. These terms must then be submitted to the Criminal Faction Management for review and approval before the war can officially commence. This ensures all conflicts remain fair, structured, and not an overall RDMfest.
 |}
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#ADADF7; color:white;" | Example of War Terms Process:
+|-
+|
+After a series of escalating attacks and retaliations between Faction 3 and Faction 4:
+'''War Terms Example:''' Faction 3 and Faction 4 decide to escalate their ongoing feud into a war over control of a mining area. They agree that the war will end when one factions members have all been shot down into the brutally wounded state. Both factions agree not to target each other's noncombatant members. They submit these terms to the Criminal Faction Management, outlining their reasons for the war and the objectives each faction aims to achieve. Once reviewed and approved, the war can officially begin under the agreedupon terms.
+ A sidenote, players must be fully developed before entering any wars on their factions sides, those who are found to have been in a faction for 3 days as an example before entering into a war will be forcibly removed from the roster by Criminal Faction Management. Development is crucial, and minimum development will not be tolerated.
-<h1>Account Rules</h1>
-<h2>Common Sense</h2>
-{| class="wikitable"
-|-style="background-color:#ddebdf"
-| '''1. Common Sense'''
-You are not allowed to have a friend, family member or someone else answer play on your account.
-Trying to hide your true identity when using any of our services (either with the help of proxies, VPN or other methods/programs) is strictly forbidden.
-Your account name "Focus Name" shouldn't be anything derogatory or malicious in nature.
 |}
-{| class="wikitable w100"
-|-style="background-color:#ebdddd"
+</div>
-| '''Punishments:''' Breaching this rule can lead from a warning to a permanent ban depending on severity.
+</center>
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#ADADF7; color:white;" | Brief Overview
+|-
+|
+'''Faction Wars'''
+Whether it be a faction suffering from conflict burnout or for those who solely wants to enhance the story that two warring factions have with one another - a Player-Kill War can be utilized to put an end to the hostilities whilst simultaneously allowing everybody involved to evolve their storylines in a fair manner that does not require the loss of a character.
+'''Entering into a Player-Kill War'''
+Due to the nature of a Player-Kill War, any faction looking to impose a Player-Kill War or another faction must do so through the usage of the Criminal Roleplay Management team. Criminal Roleplay Management tickets can be raised on the Ranch Discord. Upon request from either party in a conflict, each faction leader will be added to a ticket in order to present the following:
+'''War Roster'''
 |}
+</center>
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#3725A4; color:white;" | War Roster
+|-
+|
+The War Roster is a list of active faction members who are to be involved in the Player-Kill War. This list is to be presented by each party to the Criminal Roleplay Management team upon request.
-<h2>Ban Evasion</h2>
+* The roster cannot be changed once the terms of the war are finalized by the Criminal Roleplay Management Team.
-{| class="wikitable"
+* Only active members may be included, activity will be judged by the CRM Team upon opening of a ticket.
-|-style="background-color:#ddebdf"
-| '''2. Ban Evasion'''
-You are not allowed to create or use other accounts whilst having an active ban on any of your characters.
-Doing so will only lower the chances of the original ban being lifted and will obviously lead to your new/alternative account being banned as well.
+* Any members who are recognized to be going inactive should not be included so that the war does not continue indefinitely.
+* Any members who are inactive for 72 hours during a conflict will be removed from the roster.
+* Any members who go inactive to prevent their side from losing will incur a strike for their faction.
+* Any member who is banned during the PK-War will be removed from the Roster, unable to participate in further Faction Attacks.
 |}
-{| class="wikitable w100"
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
-|-style="background-color:#ebdddd"
+|-
-| '''Punishments:''' Permanent ban of all characters/accounts related, original ban extended.
+! style="background-color:#3725A4; color:white;" | War Terms
+|-
+|
+The aim of having War Terms involved in a Player-Kill War is to ensure that any conflict as a result of the Player-Kill War is balanced, paced and enjoyable for both sides of the conflict. War Terms must be reasonable. Prior to the commencement of a Player-Kill War, the Criminal Roleplay Management Team will coordinate with both factions to establish that the War Terms are within a fair scope.
 |}
+</center>
-{| class="wikitable"
+<center>
-|-style="background-color:#e3ddeb"
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
-| This rule applies to all services provided by us at Ranch — game server, forums, Discord & so forth.
+|-
+! style="background-color:#77C063; color:white;" | Example One
+|-
+|
+A Faction intends to enter into a Player-Kill war against another Faction. The Faction is aware that they have dynamite and, in an effort to make the dynamic fair, demands that neither side may use dynamite during PVP.
+|}
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#77C063; color:white;" | Example Two
+|-
+|
+Two warring factions are attacking eachother's businesses however there's little roleplay being had given that neither faction is present during the hours of attack. A faction can negotiate with the opposition to request that attacks may only happen within a certain time-frame to encourage roleplay between the groups.
 |}
+</center>
-<h2>Sale of Assets</h2>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#3725A4; color:white;" | War Stakes
+|-
+|
+The most fundamental part about a Player-Kill War is that there are genuine repercussions as a result of a factions actions. Upon request, factions are required to provide 3 things that they are willing to part ways with should they lose the Player-Kill War.
-{| class="wikitable"
+'''What clarifies as a War Stake?'''
-|-style="background-color:#ddebdf"
+* Businesses / Houses / Camps
-| '''3. Sale of In County Goods'''
+* Items
-You are not allowed to sell/buy or advertise the selling/buying of any in-game money, horses, boats, carriages and so forth, properties, memberships or accounts to gain real life money. You are also not allowed to sell/buy Out Of Character items for/with In Character money/goods. In other words, no mixing of any IC/OOC goods and services.
+* Characters
+* Money
-Examples:
+In an effort to limit any metagame concern, factions should privately provide their assigned Faction Handler with a list of everything that they are willing to lose. The handler will serve as a confidential middle-man, communicating only within the CRM team to offer a range of perspectives in order to ensure that that this is a fair and balanced agreement. The Criminal Roleplay Management team is required to uphold balance by filtering out the War Stake submissions that are either significantly more or significantly less value than the oppositions War Stake submission, ensuring that the war is fair and balanced. Any Faction Handler with involvement in the conflict will not be included in the discussion.
-* Advertising on external websites that you are selling $1000 for $1 real life money.
+Should any business or house that has been assigned ownership by the Real Estate Office be submitted as a War Stake, ownership will not be transferred to the victorious party. Ownership of the property will however be stripped from the losing party. Faction-assigned properties do not fall under this rule and are subject to takeover.
-* Buying donation memberships and selling them to other players for in-game cash.
-* Writing applications for Law/Doctors & so forth for in game or real life cash.
+Should players be indecisive and/or unfair in their War Stake submissions, the Criminal Roleplay Management team reserves the right to submit and finalize War Stake submissions on behalf of a faction.
 |}
+</center>
-{| class="wikitable w100"
+<center>
-|-style="background-color:#ebdddd"
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
-| '''Punishments:''' Permanent ban of all characters/accounts related, original ban extended.
+|-
+! style="background-color:#ADADF7; color:white;" | Player Kill Wars
+|-
+|
+After all War Submissions have been finalized and accepted, the Criminal Roleplay Management team will oversee the war as it progresses to ensure all rules are being followed throughout the period of conflict.
+* Any faction member who is incapacitated during any conflict scene that involves the faction they are in a Player-Kill War with, even if not killed directly by a member of the faction they are in a Player-Kill War with, is player-killed.
+* Should a faction member be revived after being incapacitated during any conflict scene that involves the faction they are in a Player-Kill War with, they are still counted out of the conflict and may not be re-involved in the conflict outside of defending their turf.
+* Faction members involved in a conflict scene with the faction they are in a Player-Kill War with must report their losses to their assigned Faction Handler as well as any losses believed to have been experienced by the opposition. Any information provided will be fact-checked against the damage logs to ensure there is no misdirection, intentional or unintentional, from either party.
+''Remember in Ranch that PK means once you're downed in an attack you're out, this doesn't mean you're perma-killed like other servers may use the abbreviation of PK for.''
+'''Ending a Player-Kill War'''
+* The war ends when all members of a Factions provided Roster have been removed from the Roster.
+* The war ends if the Factions agree on terms during In-Character negotiations.
+* The Illegal Faction Management team reserve the right to decide the outcome of a Faction War after a 2-week period based on the War Statistics.
 |}
-{| class="wikitable"
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
-|-style="background-color:#e3ddeb"
+|-
-| This rule applies to all services provided by us at Ranch — game server, forums, Discord & so forth.
+! style="background-color:#ffd966; color:white;" | Faction Attacks Defined
+|-
+|
+A Faction Attack is when one faction engages in hostilities against another factions members or its assets.
+What constitutes as a Faction Asset
+*  Businesses owned by a Faction Member
+* Properties owned by a Faction Member
+* Vehicles owned by a Faction Member
+* Turf (only applicable during a Player-Kill War)
+'''What does not constitute as a Faction Asset:'''
+* An associates Businesses
+* An associates Properties
+* An associates Vehicles
+* During a Faction War, each Faction may only attack three times within a 24-hour period.
+* Outside of a Faction War, each Faction may only attack twice within a 24-hour period.
+* A Faction Attack is concluded as soon as the attacking faction has left the area of the attack. The only exception to this rule is if the opponents flee from the area - in which case the attacking faction is allowed to pursue, attack the fleeing group and resume to commence their attack on, for example, a business. This would only be counted as one Faction Attack.
+* Factions must wait 1 hour after a Faction Attack to attack again, however the defending Faction may retaliate with it's own attack instantly providing that medical roleplay has been adhered to.
+* Players must remain in-game for a minimum of 30 minutes after waging a Faction Attack.
+* Faction Attacks may only occur with valid Roleplay Reasons.
+|}
+</center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#ffd966; color:white;" | Faction Turf Defined
+|-
+|
+Regardless of conflict, factions on Ranch Roleplay naturally lose, gain or trade turf over time. These are determined in-character, '''NOT''' by CRM, we have no influence, nor will we ever unless in war-terms.
+'''What constitutes as Turf'''
+* Faction Properties (camps, shacks & houses)
+* Faction Businesses
+* Streets or Neighborhoods frequented by the Faction
+* Caves
+* Ranches
+* Fenced off territories (Thieves Landing, Fort Mercer, etc.)
+'''What does not constitute as Turf'''
+* Entire towns
+* Entire cities
+* Entire counties
+* Public Services (Law Offices, Doctors Offices, Telegram Offices, Banks, Trains)
+* If a faction has no Faction Property or Business, the area they frequent most would become their turf. This is defined as a Faction Hotspot and is treated no differently than turf.
+* Turf is only applicable to a faction that is in a Player-Kill War with another faction.
+* Whilst a Faction may claim territory In-Character, defense of turf beyond the Rule of 6 or 8 may only be utilized during a Player-Kill War.
+* Faction Turf will be defined for each Faction by the Criminal Roleplay Management team when a Player-Kill War is requested.
+|}
+</center>
+[[File:Ranchlogo.png|center|]]
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin-bottom:0px;font-size:115%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#ADADF7; color:white;" | Moonshine Still Etiquette
+|-
+|}
+</center>
+<center>
+<div style="background-color: white; padding: 10px; width:75%; display:inline-block; box-sizing:border-box;">
+As part of our commitment to maintaining a high standard of realism and immersion within our server, the following guidelines have been established regarding the placement of moonshine stills:
+'''1. Realistic Environment:''' Moonshine stills must be placed in realistic locations that make sense for the operation and crafting of moonshine. This means choosing environments where a still could feasibly be hidden or set up for use in the time period, such as in remote cabins, hidden woodland areas, or discreet locations away from the public eye.
+'''2. Prohibited Areas:''' Stills are not to be placed in illogical or nonsensical areas. This includes (but is not limited to) international territories such as Mexico, embedded within walls, on top of buildings, or inside completely enclosed spaces with no legitimate access or ventilation.
+'''3. Safety and Access:''' Stills should be placed in a manner that respects the safety and accessibility concerns of that time. Consider the need for water sources, ventilation, and the risks associated with hiding illegal operations.
+</div>
+</center>
+<center>
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#ADADF7; color:white;" | Examples
+|-
+|
+* Placing a moonshine still in the center of a populated town.
+* Embedding a still within the physical walls of a building.
+* Setting up a still atop a building or structure unnaturally.
+* Installing a still inside a completely enclosed space without exits or ventilation.
+* Positioning a still in international territories such as Mexico.
+* Hiding a still in plain sight, such as in the middle of a main road or path.
+* Locating a still underwater or in areas that are not logically viable for its operation.
+* Having a still in a location that can only be accessed by abusing, using items to climb, etc.
+|}
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%"
+|-
+! style="background-color:#ADADF7; color:white;" | Punishments
+|-
+|
+* A temporary ban from the server for a period of 24-72 hours to reflect upon the violation.
+* Depending on the severity and persistence of the violation, a 1-week ban to a permanent ban from the server may be enforced.
 |}
+</center>
+----

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