SERVER TERMS OF USE by registering and using our services, players automatically agree to all rules listed below. if you do not fully accept these terms, you are not permitted to use our website, game server, or forum. respect towards staff and fellow players is expected at all times. these rules are in place to foster a fair, enjoyable, and competitive gaming environment for everyone—no exceptions. --- 1. GAMEPLAY & GENERAL CONDUCT 1.1. real-money trading (rmt) and account sales buying, selling, or trading accounts, characters, or in-game items for real-world currency or other non-server-related benefits is strictly prohibited. this includes trades involving vouchers, other games, or platforms. failing to report known rmt activity may result in a ban. With exception to : WcoinC ( allowed for RMT ) - penalty: permanent ban for all involved accounts. 1.2. USE OF UNAUTHORIZED SOFTWARE third-party tools, macros, bots, or modified clients that provide an unfair advantage are not allowed. only pingzapper is permitted for connection stability. exploiting bugs or game errors is forbidden and must be reported immediately. - penalty: permanent account ban. 1.2.1. ABUSE OF GAME MECHANICS misusing in-game systems, commands, or bugs in unintended ways (e.g., exploiting war mechanics to avoid death or abuse of teleport features to inflate kill stats) is considered a violation. this includes but is not limited to: - afk guild war abuse. - artificial stat inflation via macros or dual accounts. - circumventing respawn rules. - other similar abuses. - penalty: 1st offense: 7-day suspension 2nd offense: stat reset or item wipe Final offense: permanent ban 1.3. MISLEADING OR DECEIVING ADMINISTRATION falsifying reports, submitting doctored screenshots, or impersonating staff is not tolerated. - penalty: 1st offense: 3-day suspension 2nd offense: 15-day suspension Final offense: permanent ban 1.4. DISRESPECT TOWARD STAFF insults, threats, or slander against the team on any platform (in-game, forums, social media) will result in punishment. - penalty: permanent ban. 1.5. EVENT DISRUPTION interrupting or interfering with gm-hosted or automated events is not allowed. - penalty: 1st offense: warning or 1-hour ban 2nd offense: 1-day ban or pk status increase 3rd offense: 7-day ban or relocation 1.5.1. EVENT ITEM REGULATIONS during pvp events and castle siege: 1. maximum allowable damage reflection (dr) is 90%. 2. players may not store extra items in inventory that, if worn, would surpass stat/item limits. 3. gms may request to inspect player gear at any time. players must follow all event rules and instructions from staff. - penalty: 1st offense: warning and gear check 2nd offense: item removal Final offense: 7 to 15-day ban 1.6. PLAYER HARASSMENT insulting, provoking, or mocking players is against the rules. family-related insults and jokes about rmt are strictly forbidden. offensive character names or pushing players from spots using commands or skills are also violations. - penalty: 1st offense: chat ban or character jail 2nd offense: 3-day suspension 3rd offense: 15-day suspension or account block 1.7. HARMFUL STATEMENTS statements intended to harm the server’s reputation—such as threats to leave, negative propaganda, or unjustified criticism—are considered damaging. - penalty: 1st offense: 7-day ban 2nd offense: 30-day ban Final offense: permanent ban 1.8. ADVERTISING promoting other servers, communities, or games is not permitted. - penalty: permanent ban. 1.9. REDUCTION OR STAT CAP ENFORCEMENT damage reduction stacking beyond the allowed 60% cap (e.g., combining full socket + ddi gear to exceed limits) is not allowed. - penalty: 1st offense: item removal 2nd offense: 7-day suspension Final offense: permanent ban 1.10. TRADING RESTRICTED SETS trading or selling parts of special sets (e.g., full fire, combo, etc.) is not allowed. - penalty: 1st offense: item removal 2nd offense: 15-day ban Final offense: permanent ban 1.10.1. DONATE ITEM TRANSFERS donate items are tied to the character they were assigned to and cannot be moved between characters/accounts, even if owned by the same player. the only exception is via the in-game auction event. - penalty: item removal or account ban 1.11. SPOT CONTROL & MASS KILLING while fighting for spots is allowed, excessive or repeated killing of multiple players (“mass killing”) is forbidden. Admin must check if the player remain 1hour before leaving the spot. - penalty: 1st offense: warning 2nd offense: 3-day ban 3rd offense: 30-day ban or permanent account block 1.12. MULTI-ACCOUNT & EVENT ABUSE players may not operate more than 3 accounts simultaneously. abuse of events or reward systems through alts (e.g., multiple entries in blood castle, or farming bosses with alt parties) is prohibited. - penalty: all accounts involved will be permanently banned 1.12.1. CASTLE SIEGE MULTI-REGISTRATION registering multiple guilds or accounts for castle siege is forbidden. ownership proof is not required—administration decisions are final. - penalty: permanent ban for all related accounts 1.13. CASTLE SIEGE DISTURBANCE only participants registered for castle siege may be present in the valley of loren during the event. - penalty: 1st offense: 7-day suspension 2nd offense: 15-day suspension Final offense: permanent ban 1.14. LOW-LEVEL PVP ZONE ACCESS entering pvp zones in lorencia while under level 7 is prohibited. - penalty: 1st offense: relocation 2nd offense: 3-day ban Final offense: permanent account ban 1.15. ACCOUNT SECURITY players are responsible for their accounts. use strong, unique passwords and do not share account details. the server is not liable for any losses due to negligence. - penalty: no recovery or refunds 1.16.1. DONATE ACCOUNTS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE accounts or characters with donation history cannot be sold, traded, or shared—doing so will be considered rmt. - penalty: permanent ban for all parties involved 1.17. VIP SYSTEM ABUSE vip players using /offpvp must also enable /re auto in vip zones to allow party sharing. abuse of this feature, including using it for kill stealing or harassment, may lead to removal of vip status. - penalty: 1st offense: warning 2nd offense: loss of VIP status Final offense: ban without refund