Rules

Rules

While it may seem lengthy, please read through the rules as there are some which are specific to Onward Mud.We understand that this document may seem extensive, but we ask you to read through all the rules carefully, as some are specific to Onward Mud.

Breaking these rules may lead to account suspension, a ban, or a removal of roleplay points. Please review them thoroughly before you begin. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us in the forums or by logging a ticket at www.onwardmud.com/request for clarification.

Violations may result in account suspension, bans, or the removal of roleplay points. Please review everything thoroughly before you begin. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out via the forums or by logging a ticket at www.onwardmud.com/request for clarification.

Account Restrictions

You must be 18 or older to play Onward.	Onward is a roleplaying game with mature themes that are not suitable for those under the age of eighteen.
No Multi-accounting or Account Sharing, you may only play on one account.	Players are allowed only one personal account. Account sharing or multi-accounting is prohibited. If multiple people will be accessing Onward from the same internet connection, notify the staff to avoid issues with our detection systems. Never share your password with anyone.

Game Mechanics

Bug Exploitation	Exploiting bugs for personal gain or to disadvantage other players is strictly prohibited. If you encounter a bug, please report it immediately through the ticket system on our website. Do not share or discuss the bug publicly.
You may not roleplay abilities your character does not possess within the game mechanics.
Creating throwaway characters solely for PKilling is against the rules.
PKilling link-dead characters is strictly prohibited.	PKilling characters who are link-dead is prohibited. If a player disconnects during combat, report the incident via a ticket for staff review.
All PKilling must be justified with in-character (IC) motivation	To demonstrate IC motivation, you must use tools such as "think" commands, emotes, in-character discussions, or by logging your characters motivations with the Journal command. If the murder is planned, this also qualifies as valid motivation. Ensure that your actions are rooted in roleplay and not driven by out-of-character (OOC) reasons.
Observe proper etiquette before initiating an attack on another character.	Avoid attacking characters immediately upon entering a room. Use emotes, "say," or "tell" commands to declare your intentions and give others a chance to respond. This ensures respectful and immersive roleplay.
Onward Mud features a Perma-Death system, but certain circumstances may qualify for a resurrection request, such as:	PKilling while the character is link-dead (provided the character did not intentionally drop the link to evade combat) Death due to game bugs Being killed without IC motivation (e.g., a random attack from a new character without roleplay justification)

Roleplay Restrictions

OOC knowledge bleed is not allowed. Your characters will not know everything you do.	If one of your characters has not learned about something within the game, then they are not allowed to know it, even if you as the player have heard about it through another character or source OOCLY. Carrying over OOC knowledge to IC is commonly referred to as knowledge bleed, and it applies to deaths of other characters, assaults, theft, among other things - and is against the rules.
Referencing or depicting rape / bestiality/ necrophelia or phaedphopillia

Rules regarding Juvenile Characters

Roleplaying any form of sexual attraction or suggestion to characters or NPCS under the age of 18, inclusive of thinks and feels is not allowed.	Unless they are two minors and all related roleplay remains PG and wholesome.
Befriending a juvenile character with the aim to one day have a romance with them (grooming) is against the rules.

Rules regarding Explicit roleplay

At Onward, while the game is rated R to accommodate mature themes and while we do encourage characters to form meaningful relationships and understand the significance of romantic roleplay and its contribution to character development, explicit roleplay of the following nature must be Fade to Black.

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Not permitted
Oral sex (mouth-to-genital contact)
Anal sex (penis-in-butt intercourse)
Fingering or hand jobs (hand-to-genital contact)
Masturbation (touching yourself)
Vaginal sex (penis-in-vagina intercourse)

With this rule we attempt to maintain a balance that honors creative expression while respecting our community's diverse comfort levels. While Onward is an R-rated game, we cannot verify the age of every player and this rule exists to primarily protect players who might be be minors. There is no telling if there is a thirteen year old at the other end of such interactions.

To balance immersion Onward supports the consequences of intimate relationships and pregnancy codedly. Players can conclude Fade to Black with the procreate command if they wish to start families and incorporate these developments into gameplay without explicit roleplay. Contraceptive herbs will be available in game which will influence chances of getting pregnant, for an added layer of realism.

Character Interactions & Consistency

Avoid creating a pattern where multiple characters you play repeatedly dislike or target the same specific character without IC justification. This could indicate an inability to separate out-of-character (OOC) bias from IC behaviour.

For example, if your previous character disliked another character, your new character should not automatically harbour the same animosity without any personal experience or valid motivation. Simply hearing about someone’s reputation or rumors should not be enough to form deep personal hatred or a desire for revenge.

Permitted	Your character does not like James.
	Your character dies
Permitted	Your new character has not met James, but hears negative things about him from other characters in game. Because of these interactions, he does not like James.
	Your character dies
Frowned upon	Your new character does not like James, without every having heard anything of him. During interaction with James, your new character instantly dislikes him.
	Your character dies
Rulebreak	Your new character now conspires to kill James because they do not like the sound of them despite never having had a conversation with them or having any true motivation to partake in the murder.