Rules and Code of Conduct for joining <Petopians> [Outdated]
Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2011 12:36 pm
Recently, with the large number of people joining US <Petopians>, we've had some problems with behavior. This thread is a must read for new members and old members alike. I'm going to lay out some rules on behavior and how you will be expected to act if you are a member of this guild.
General Behavior:
- Be kind to others in the guild.
If asked to stop something by someone, respect their wishes. If a joke isn't funny to someone, don't keep pulling it. 'Treat others how you would want to be treated' sums up everything I could list here. This should be common sense though.
- Be kind to others NOT in the guild.
Even if someone isn't in the guild, you should try to be nice to them. Honestly, this should go without saying, but some people need it spelled out.
- Don't be obnoxious.
This is a mature guild environment. You can joke around, you can have fun, you can feel at ease here. But don't go too far. If someone whispers you saying you're hitting the edge, take heed of it and back off a bit.
Petopian Specific Behavior:
- Crying wolf.
I've gotton reports of people doing this. Don't do it. Pets are taken seriously in the guild, and it only breaks hearts when you trick them like this. It's a terrible thing to think a pet is up you've been camping for weeks, only to find out it was all a bluff.
- Killing tamable rares.
Killing tamable rares is a no-no. ONLY, and ONLY on rare occasions is it ok. For example, if you have a large group of people that are after the Frostbitten achievement, and they need to kill King Krush or Loque'nahak, and NOONE online needs to tame them, then it could be acceptable. However, if you're running around and spot a tamable rare not part of an achievement and you kill it, regardless if anyone wants to tame it, that is NOT ok.
- Be respectful of spawn camping.
If someone is camping a rare, don't muscle in and expect a fair chance to tame it. If you log in at a rare spawn's area and find someone else has been there for 12 hours straight, take a deep breath, and leave. Even if you've been camping for weeks, logging in to check, it makes it easier to everyone if you don't argue the point and suck it up. There will be more spawns.
- Be respectful of dungeon runs for pets.
When someone organizes a dungeon run specifically to tame a pet, I sincerely doubt they want it messed up. I sincerely hope you do not want to mess it up either. Listen, pay attention, and if you have any doubts to your ability, ask others for advice and help. Also, if someone is going in to tame a rare, don't go in if you wish to tame it too. Organize another run or something. Common courtesy.
If you feel any of these rules have been broken or disregarded in any way shape or form, please contact a guild officer. Guild officers are of the Acolyte rank. A list of guild officers and their alts will be posted below as I get the information organized.
Officer Fworbin, with alts:
Nethral
Rafikan
Winslow
Officer VelkynKarma, with alts:
Taigi
Saor
Valefar
Hadyn
Bloodsun
Dumisani
Virtue
Officer Vephriel*, with alts:
Gazini
Spiders
Mecha
Curse
Officer Korii, with alts:
Dimi
Trousa
Officer Teigan, with alts:
Teigan
Grushdeva
Tanzi
Nyssatha
Saola
Grakashaku
Tizzi
Taslyn
Officer Kalliope, with alts:
Kallimon
Nastaran
Sandwiches
Officer Sochi, with alts:
Shaon
Rexxi*
Minias*
Matalina
Tezca*
Officer Ketchaeatcha*, with alts:
Oldbones
Junkst
Officer Siliverin, with alts:
Voodoocat
Starstrasza
Killjoyy
Soridormi
Sintharia
Officer Ikutai, with alts:
Steampunk
Ikutai
Xemik
Petrolpunk
Dieselpunk
Biopunk
Junglepunk
Cogwrench
Whispervine
Officer Ceravan, with alts:
Nügget
Crásh
Ziro
Hedges
Aftermáth
Genesìs
Twíst
Wídget
Gräves
Zìro
*This toon is not in the guild, however can still act as an officer of the guild and is available if you need an officer.
There ARE more officers not listed here. At this time the alts are not officer status, but they will be soon. Expect updates here.
General Behavior:
- Be kind to others in the guild.
If asked to stop something by someone, respect their wishes. If a joke isn't funny to someone, don't keep pulling it. 'Treat others how you would want to be treated' sums up everything I could list here. This should be common sense though.
- Be kind to others NOT in the guild.
Even if someone isn't in the guild, you should try to be nice to them. Honestly, this should go without saying, but some people need it spelled out.
- Don't be obnoxious.
This is a mature guild environment. You can joke around, you can have fun, you can feel at ease here. But don't go too far. If someone whispers you saying you're hitting the edge, take heed of it and back off a bit.
Petopian Specific Behavior:
- Crying wolf.
I've gotton reports of people doing this. Don't do it. Pets are taken seriously in the guild, and it only breaks hearts when you trick them like this. It's a terrible thing to think a pet is up you've been camping for weeks, only to find out it was all a bluff.
- Killing tamable rares.
Killing tamable rares is a no-no. ONLY, and ONLY on rare occasions is it ok. For example, if you have a large group of people that are after the Frostbitten achievement, and they need to kill King Krush or Loque'nahak, and NOONE online needs to tame them, then it could be acceptable. However, if you're running around and spot a tamable rare not part of an achievement and you kill it, regardless if anyone wants to tame it, that is NOT ok.
- Be respectful of spawn camping.
If someone is camping a rare, don't muscle in and expect a fair chance to tame it. If you log in at a rare spawn's area and find someone else has been there for 12 hours straight, take a deep breath, and leave. Even if you've been camping for weeks, logging in to check, it makes it easier to everyone if you don't argue the point and suck it up. There will be more spawns.
- Be respectful of dungeon runs for pets.
When someone organizes a dungeon run specifically to tame a pet, I sincerely doubt they want it messed up. I sincerely hope you do not want to mess it up either. Listen, pay attention, and if you have any doubts to your ability, ask others for advice and help. Also, if someone is going in to tame a rare, don't go in if you wish to tame it too. Organize another run or something. Common courtesy.
If you feel any of these rules have been broken or disregarded in any way shape or form, please contact a guild officer. Guild officers are of the Acolyte rank. A list of guild officers and their alts will be posted below as I get the information organized.
Officer Fworbin, with alts:
Nethral
Rafikan
Winslow
Officer VelkynKarma, with alts:
Taigi
Saor
Valefar
Hadyn
Bloodsun
Dumisani
Virtue
Officer Vephriel*, with alts:
Gazini
Spiders
Mecha
Curse
Officer Korii, with alts:
Dimi
Trousa
Officer Teigan, with alts:
Teigan
Grushdeva
Tanzi
Nyssatha
Saola
Grakashaku
Tizzi
Taslyn
Officer Kalliope, with alts:
Kallimon
Nastaran
Sandwiches
Officer Sochi, with alts:
Shaon
Rexxi*
Minias*
Matalina
Tezca*
Officer Ketchaeatcha*, with alts:
Oldbones
Junkst
Officer Siliverin, with alts:
Voodoocat
Starstrasza
Killjoyy
Soridormi
Sintharia
Officer Ikutai, with alts:
Steampunk
Ikutai
Xemik
Petrolpunk
Dieselpunk
Biopunk
Junglepunk
Cogwrench
Whispervine
Officer Ceravan, with alts:
Nügget
Crásh
Ziro
Hedges
Aftermáth
Genesìs
Twíst
Wídget
Gräves
Zìro
*This toon is not in the guild, however can still act as an officer of the guild and is available if you need an officer.
There ARE more officers not listed here. At this time the alts are not officer status, but they will be soon. Expect updates here.