Brothers of the SHARK-Code of Conduct (CoC)
To be followed at all times by BotS Members
Brothers of the SHARK-CoC
By Punisher ibn Zod: Guildmaster
-Updated -
23 August 2001-
Any violation of the BotS CoC will be reported to Punisher ibn Zod IMMEDIATELY
-To ALL members of the guild-
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I have set up some basic guidelines for
the guild "Bro's" (and "Broesses"!), Vassals and Patrons, new and old alike.
These are basic guidelines, and common sense issues, and are in no way meant to dictate to
you how to play the game, Asheron's Call. But since you will wear our guild name
on your sleeve, some issues have to be followed, and enforced, since we endorse
our guild values in game, and out. Since we have members joining all the time, not yours, unless told so. Very simple. If
you mule it, for safe keeping, be sure you remember asap to give the item back.
If you borrow something then lose it, you had better make every attempt possible
to give something similar back as payment.
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Teamwork
is something we are all experienced in. It will be no
ones responsibility to "Power Level" anyone at any time, unless they
want to. Don't expect it. What you can expect, is if you are having a problem
recovering a corpse, ask I
wanted to put up some basic policy guidelines that everyone needs to follow to
be a member of the Brothers of the SHARK Guild. Courtesy, teamwork, and honesty
are the way of the "BotS". By following these guidelines, you will
have no problem with guild members, and will most likely enjoy the guild (and
game) more, once you know what's expected of you and your fellow guild members.
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Honesty Don't
screw anyone over. Easy. If you borrow something, be sure it gets back to it's
owner when you are done with it. It's where to hunt, need help with a question, don't
hesitate to call out to everyone online at the time. Guild members for the most
part, will be sure to help you. Remember also, your corpse lasts 5 minutes per
level, so if someone doesn't show up in 5-15 minutes, don't start spamming for
help again. If someone says they are coming, guaranteed they will be there as
soon as possible. Also, your patron should attempted to be called first, but
since we all are a team, there is no reason we all can't help, when necessary.
If it is a one person job, do not alert the entire guild to help you, just
what's needed. If the person who comes to your aid needs more people, they will
then make another help request.
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Courtesy
is highly regarded in this guild. Act like a smart ass
constantly, you'll get nothing, and you will probably be banned. Act in an adult
like manner, and with common sense, and it goes far. Basically, if you think it
will piss you off, don't expect anyone to take it from you. We all have bad
days, but to act like an idiot daily, is something no one will put up with,
especially me.
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Posting
is the only way besides email that we have to know your
wants and needs. We currently have 4 boards to post on. These are self
explanatory. Don't expect anyone to read your mind. Post your thought's, good or
bad, but don't hold a grudge. Name names, instances, or whatever to get the
point across.
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Guild Events
will be posted on both the private, and public boards.
They will be posted one week ahead of time of them taking place. You are
expected to reply if you CAN, or CANNOT make the quest. If you say yes, then you
are OBLIGATED to show up. If you say you are coming, and then decide to leave
before, or during said quest, you will be marked as a no show. Three (3) no
shows, and you will not come on a BotS quest again for a period of Six (6)
months, no matter what. "Before" means you are in game, ready to
leave, not out of game. Also, if you say yes, and decide not to log on for the
quest, due to whatever reason, the GM will decide to mark you as a no show or
not.
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Sharing
items in game is dealt with above in "Honesty".
Simple and to the point.
(Top of Page) New Members Anyone bringing a new member into the guild is responsible for them, and no one else. If you want to recruit 10 people, then it is your responsibility alone to make sure they are treated well, and understand this Code of Conduct. If any member is found to not abide to this code of conduct, they will be removed from the ranks, no questions asked.
(Top of Page) Loyalty Points EVERY MEMBER of the Brothers of the SHARK Guild will, by Level 35, have 100 BASE loyalty MINIMUM. If you find that your patron has done well by you, and have a few points to drop into it, by all means do so. It is good payback for a job well done by your patron. NOTE: Base loyalty points are unbuffed stats, either by spell or jewelry of any kind. If you have over 100 with spells or jewelry, that's fine, but the base is without aid of any stat changing spell or item.
These are the main guidelines for our guild. They sound a bit harsh at first,
but once you get to know the guild members, these subjects usually never come
up. Most of us are all too happy to help out a bro/broess with anything they
need if possible. Just don't take generosity and courtesy lightly, they can be
abused very easily, and this is not the BotS way of gaming.
Punisher ibn Zod, Guild Master, Brothers of the SHARK