COMMANDMENT COMMANDMENTS 'GOD RULES' GODS

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                         ** `6The Rules of FL``  **
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`!RULES AND CONDUCT FOR ALL IMMORTALS``
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You have been chosen from the mortal ranks because the staff
at the Forsaken Lands has decided that you exemplify all of
the virtues of excellent character, and that you would be an
asset to our staff. Like any reward, what can be given, can
be taken away. So, we have prepared a listing of general rules
and regulations, as well as code of conduct to abide by, as
an Immortal. Feel free to refer to this file at any time.

1.`&RANK ALLOCATIONS``
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Ranks are achieved here by your worth to the staff. The more time
you spend as a lower level immortal, the more your value to the
staff will increase. You are given ranks ONLY by IMPLEMENTORS,
namely, the Administrator(s). You are NEVER to ask for advancement
at any time. It will be given to you as you EARN it. By spending time 
as a lower level Immortal, you will be undergoing your trial (often called
'gimp') period. Once you have shown your use to us, you may be advanced.

2. `&RESPECT``
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As an Immortal, you are to show respect to ALL higher ranking
Immortals. Any disrespect, disobedience, or harassment by any
lower Immortal to a higher ranking Immortal will be subject to
immediate punishment, and/or dismissal. If you have a problem with
any Immortal, please bring it to an IMPLEMENTOR's attention. If
the decision of the IMPLEMENTOR does not suit you, you are free
to enter 'delete' twice.

3.`&GENERAL RULES``
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There is a hierarchy within the heavens. While we are all staff
members, we also follow a strict code of ranks. Immortal ranks
list from level 51 (HERO) to level 58 (SUPREMITY). Characters of
rank 59 (CREATOR) and 60 (IMPLEMENTOR) are reserved for the most
senior staffmembers. GENERAL rules are observed by ALL Immortals
of rank 51-58. Creators and Implementors do not have to observe
general rules if other circumstances require it.

    a) An IMMORTAL is NEVER to interfere directly with a mortal.
       This includes giving equipment to mortals, aiding mortals
       in slaying creatures or characters, slaying a mortal, or
       otherwise inhibiting a mortal's gameplay.

    b) An IMMORTAL is authorized to enact punishment to a mortal
       ONLY under the following circumstances:

       1) Direct violation of preset rules.
       2) Direct disobedience to a staffmember.
    
    c) Punishment MUST be preceeded by two verbal warnings to
       the mortal. If you decide to exact punishment, you are
       REQUIRED to write a 'penalty' to IMMORTAL, stating who was
       punished, and for what reason.

    d) NEVER use Immortal information you have gathered to
       further your own mortal character.

    e) Immortals are ALLOWED to play mortal characters, but can
       NOT login with a mortal until 15 minutes AFTER they have
       logged out with their Immortal. 

    f) You are to respect and obey the commands sent down to you
       from the upper chain of command.

Failure to comply with any of these rules is grounds for immediate
demotion and/or explusion from the Immortal ranks.

4. `&ADDITIONAL RULES``
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Several additional rules have been amended. They are listed here,
as follows.

    a) Immortals are not authorized to have more than one mortal
       character of Elder cabal rank.

    b) Immortals are not authorized to have mortals in opposing
       cabals. (ie, One Knight, one Nexus).

    c) Immortals are NEVER allowed to divulge information about
       the Forsaken Lands to ANY other MUD. Immortals are NOT
       allowed to be associated as a staffmember on ANY other MUD.
       (You are welcome to play any other mud, you just cannot be
       an immortal there).
   
    d) Many of you will have been brought up from a cabal. You are welcome 
       to keep your player character within that cabal, however, as an 
       Immortal, you will never be allowed to hold a position of LEADER 
       or ELDER within your OWN cabal. It is frowned upon to have a
       player character within the cabal that you are the Immortal of, 
       though it is not illegal. If you do, be sure to follow all rules
       very closely. You may not advance past the rank of Trusted and
       should try to disregard any mortal interaction you may have had
       with your cabal members when judging them as cabal Immortal.

    e) This section is subject to further amendments without any
       advance notice.

Failure to comply with any of these rules is grounds for immediate
demotion and/or explusion from the Immortal ranks.

5. `7RANK AND DUTIES``
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The following is a list of all expected duties of Immortals at their
ranks. While this list is not absolute, it does cover the basic jobs
of all staffmembers.

`!Hero Level:``
`#Level 51:`` These are above average mortals whom have applied for
the status of Hero. ("help hero").  They cannot hold limited equipment,
and cannot engage in combat with other mortals.  They can however fight
and kill other Heros.

`!Avatar Level:``
`#Level 52 - 53 :`` These Immortals are newly inducted staffmembers. They
MAY have been brought up to lead a cabal. They are the most junior
members of the staff, and have very few powers. They are REQUIRED to
stay visible at all times. Their primary jobs are approving descriptions,
approving names, answering questions on the newbie channel, and conduct-
ing affairs in their cabal, if applicable. Level 52 is designed as the 
"sanity check" period as well as to gauge commitment; as such, they are 
expected to be very active. This being the time of proving your worth, 
Immortals at this level will be frequently reviewed and those who do not 
keep up with duties will be procedurally dismissed without prejudice.

`!Enforcer Levels:``
`#Level 54 - 56 :`` Enforcer level Immortals are mid-level staffmembers
who have proven themselves to be reliable and effective through the
"learning period". Immortals at these levels are expected to be fostering
roleplay and interacting with mortals IC on a regular basis. They should also
be monitoring the game for various types of violations including cheating,
multi-playing, and general abuse. They are authorized to be invisible 
from time to time in order to carry out roleplay or monitoring; however, the
majority of time should still be spent visible. Their primary jobs are
roleplay, catching cheaters, answering prays, and conducting affairs in 
their cabal, if applicable.

`!Advanced Levels:`` (At least one completed area is required)
`#Level 57 - 58 :`` These are senior level Immortals. Senior Immortals 
generally conduct business with Creators and Implementors in the form of 
bug reports, typo reports, and as well answer questions of lower level 
Immortals. Many Advanced Level Immortals are assigned Hero level Immortals 
to indoctrinate. They are occasionally visible to answer questions, but 
more often are the focus of RP Plots, quests, and rule enforcement.

`!Senior Staff:``
`#Level 59 :`` These immortals are seldom visible. They are the only liasons
between the IMPLEMENTORS and the rest of the staff. They exist to create
RP Plots, quests, and answer questions from the lower staff, or direct
questions from staffmembers to Implementors. Senior staff are often 
deities, and issue tattoos.

`!Implementors:``
`#Level 60 :`` These are the administrators of the MUD. Their power is 
absolute. They are NEVER questioned or harassed. They are RARELY visible as 
they are often coding, fixing bugs, building, fixing typos, or otherwise 
working on the mechanics of the game. They have ultimate, and absolute power.
Basically, don't mess with them.

If you are caught in direct disobedience to any higher ranking staffmember,
you can be demoted and/or discharged.

6. `&CONDUCT``
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You are reponsible for good conduct while you are here. If you are caught
cheating, you will be penalized. We have instilled an amount of trust in 
you, and if you betray that trust, expect the repercussions.

Do not send useless echos or emotes to players. You are here to help game
play, not impede it.

You are not to walk around with your `!ego`` on your sleeve. You are here, 
as a staffmember, to do a professional job. Treat players with respect. We 
are here to cater to players, after all. A mud with no players would be a 
very boring place. Treat newbies with respect, since newbies tend to be 
return visitors, and will tell friends. The more experience players we 
get, the more exciting we will become. Remember, you too were a newbie, 
once.

Any Immortal who steps out of line will be punished. Rules and guidelines 
have been set. Just because you are staff here does not give you the right 
to insult, mock, or disrespect players.

Certain players who spam, advertise for other muds, trash kill, or cheat, 
are to be dealt with firmly, and harshly. Many times, they do not know 
they are doing anything wrong. Please deal with them accordingly.

7. `&SUMMATION``
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These rules are subject to review and change at any time. Please keep 
yourself updated and familiar with all Immortal Rules from time to time. 
If you have any questions, feel free to contact a liason, or an Implementor.