Trade/Idle Rule Board and Rule Revamp

[MusicalEclipse]

After weeks of people explaining to me that the server rules are often disputed by each admin (a stated rule might not be enforced by each admin, etc.), as well as certain people ignoring the server rules, I was thinking that the trade/idle servers could use a rule revamp, as well as a rule board in the spawn area wall.

I've seen the rule board method used in many trade/idle/etc. servers, and it's been an effective method so far in those servers. It will clear up any issues regarding rule disputes with admins or other players, as each team would have clear access to the rules at any given time. A rule board would consist of the server rules/guidelines, as well as server admin names and a DISC-FF forum logo or something along the lines of that.

[Procrastinator Cubed]

Yeah, since the server changed, the rules need to be updated for the Trade/Idle maps {e.g. not shooting from ramp or camping teleport, etc.}
I hope this goes through because otherwise, there is no consequence for people doing annoying things for the people on the server.

[Slashking996]

Completely agree with this, most people will see it but at the same time some will choose to ignore so that means we need to scarfice one of the spawn areas to do so at the same time as well.

[Wicawicawac]

Completely agree with a rule revamp. A lot of people deny that a rule exists because it isn't in !motd. There should be a sign with the rules in each spawn imo.

[SpicyCandy]

A Rule Board would not be too bad.

If this gets passed by fire, shall I submit the rules that should be written down?

[SaxAlot]

A Rule Board would not be too bad.

If this gets passed by fire, shall I submit the rules that should be written down?

[Crazy]

A Rule Board would not be too bad.

If this gets passed by fire, shall I submit the rules that should be written down?

Lets let every idle server admin talk about which rules would be beneficial to the idle server and which ones to toss out.

[MusicalEclipse]

Any updates on the status of this?

[:( UnhappyCamper ):]

Yes, I think a rule revamp would be nice. A lot of the issues that most admin deem a problem, weren't viewed as a problem when they were discussed here (spawn camping/ ramp shooting/ etc):

http://www.disc-ff.com/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=2879

Personally I dont mind getting spawncamped, shot from the ramp, or sentry killed stepping out of spawn. Getting owned from cheap shots is a challenge and makes me a better player, but if they are rules, consistency is ideal. You should be able to point at the !motd for offences. (And the rules that show up on the beginning number chart right after spawning after joining a game are even more vague. Confused the hell out of me 'cause I read those and it didn't mention anything about any of those.

But I have to hand it to you that most of the admins that I've seen on have handled offenders pretty well. I hear several warnings before action is taken, and inconsistencies or not, players are guests on a server and should obey an admin's warning. If someone invites you into their home and then asks you to take off your shoes, you don't quibble over the fact that there wasn't a sign saying so, or whether it's right or wrong. You be a good guest or you don't let the door hit your ass on the way out.

And I like the idea of the rules being on a rule board in the spawns. Keeping a list of all the admins would probably be a pain in the ass though, since admin come and go.

[SaxAlot]

But I have to hand it to you that most of the admins that I've seen on have handled offenders pretty well. I hear several warnings before action is taken, and inconsistencies or not, players are guests on a server and should obey an admin's warning. If someone invites you into their home and then asks you to take off your shoes, you don't quibble over the fact that there wasn't a sign saying so, or whether it's right or wrong. You be a good guest or you don't let the door hit your ass on the way out.

Pretty much!