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Thespaceinvader: /* Bullying and Abuse of Power */

2026-05-15T15:33:56Z

Bullying and Abuse of Power

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	Empire is a game of politics - we expect players to try to seek in-character advantages when roleplaying with each other - but participants must keep in-character and out-of-character goals distinct and separate. Crew and players who have authority or status as part of playing Empire, or organising for the game, must avoid using their position to benefit themselves inappropriately. Anyone in a position of prominence must not abuse an in-character relationship with another participant for out-of-character gain - such as demanding sexual favours for in-character benefits. Likewise, you must not abuse an out-of-character relationship with another participant for in-character gain, such as the out-of-character group leader demanding people in their group give them their ribboned items and resources.		Empire is a game of politics - we expect players to try to seek in-character advantages when roleplaying with each other - but participants must keep in-character and out-of-character goals distinct and separate. Crew and players who have authority or status as part of playing Empire, or organising for the game, must avoid using their position to benefit themselves inappropriately. Anyone in a position of prominence must not abuse an in-character relationship with another participant for out-of-character gain - such as demanding sexual favours for in-character benefits. Likewise, you must not abuse an out-of-character relationship with another participant for in-character gain, such as the out-of-character group leader demanding people in their group give them their ribboned items and resources.

	Our crew are entitled to the respect of the community for the hard work they do in supporting the game. ~~Member~~ of crew must not abuse this responsibility by invoking their crew status in any relationship with another participant in any way, for sexual, romantic or material gain.		Our crew are entitled to the respect of the community for the hard work they do in supporting the game. Members of crew must not abuse this responsibility by invoking their crew status in any relationship with another participant in any way, for sexual, romantic or material gain.

	If you have any concerns that a relationship between two or more Empire participants is unhealthy, bullying, or potentially abusive in any way, please [[Reporting_a_conduct_problem\|let us know]].		If you have any concerns that a relationship between two or more Empire participants is unhealthy, bullying, or potentially abusive in any way, please [[Reporting_a_conduct_problem\|let us know]].

Matt: /* Bullying and Abuse of Power */

2026-05-15T15:29:54Z

Bullying and Abuse of Power

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	Empire is a game of politics - we expect players to try to seek in-character advantages when roleplaying with each other - but participants must keep in-character and out-of-character goals distinct and separate. Crew and players who have authority or status as part of playing Empire, or organising for the game, must avoid using their position to benefit themselves inappropriately. Anyone in a position of prominence must not abuse an in-character relationship with another participant for out-of-character gain - such as demanding sexual favours for in-character benefits. Likewise, you must not abuse an out-of-character relationship with another participant for in-character gain, such as the out-of-character group leader demanding people in their group give them their ribboned items and resources.		Empire is a game of politics - we expect players to try to seek in-character advantages when roleplaying with each other - but participants must keep in-character and out-of-character goals distinct and separate. Crew and players who have authority or status as part of playing Empire, or organising for the game, must avoid using their position to benefit themselves inappropriately. Anyone in a position of prominence must not abuse an in-character relationship with another participant for out-of-character gain - such as demanding sexual favours for in-character benefits. Likewise, you must not abuse an out-of-character relationship with another participant for in-character gain, such as the out-of-character group leader demanding people in their group give them their ribboned items and resources.

	Our crew are entitled to the respect of the community for the hard work they do in supporting the game. Member of ~~crews~~ must not abuse this responsibility by invoking their crew status in any relationship with another participant in any way, for sexual, romantic or material gain.		Our crew are entitled to the respect of the community for the hard work they do in supporting the game. Member of crew must not abuse this responsibility by invoking their crew status in any relationship with another participant in any way, for sexual, romantic or material gain.

	If you have any concerns that a relationship between two or more Empire participants is unhealthy, bullying, or potentially abusive in any way, please [[Reporting_a_conduct_problem\|let us know]].		If you have any concerns that a relationship between two or more Empire participants is unhealthy, bullying, or potentially abusive in any way, please [[Reporting_a_conduct_problem\|let us know]].

Matt: /* Grappling */

2026-04-16T13:04:22Z

Grappling

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	* '''You must not grapple or roughly handle other participants without their consent'''		* '''You must not grapple or roughly handle other participants without their consent'''

	You must not grapple or physically roughly handle another participant without their prior consent at Empire events. We do not permit grappling on the battlefield under any circumstances. Please ensure that you are familiar with the [[~~Event_safety~~#Grappling,_Body_Contact_and_Shields\|specific rules for grappling]] at events if you wish to include that in your roleplaying.		You must not grapple or physically roughly handle another participant without their prior consent at Empire events. We do not permit grappling on the battlefield under any circumstances. Please ensure that you are familiar with the [[Combat_safety#Grappling,_Body_Contact_and_Shields\|specific rules for grappling]] at events if you wish to include that in your roleplaying.

	==Extremism==		==Extremism==

Twiggy: /* Equality and Diversity */

2025-07-12T14:49:14Z

Equality and Diversity

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	* '''You cannot play a homophobic or transphobic character'''		* '''You cannot play a homophobic or transphobic character'''

	The Empire setting includes in-character prejudice and bigotry - you can insult another ''character'' on the basis of an in-character attribute, such as their [[lineage]], species, [[~~archetypes~~\|archetype]], or in-character class, nationality or beliefs. What is not acceptable is any insults or prejudice based on the listed out-of-character attributes.		The Empire setting includes in-character prejudice and bigotry - you can insult another ''character'' on the basis of an in-character attribute, such as their [[lineage]], species, [[archetype\|archetype]], or in-character class, nationality or beliefs. What is not acceptable is any insults or prejudice based on the listed out-of-character attributes.

	Empire includes a number of [[common attitudes]] towards matters of age, race, sexuality and gender throughout the setting. We have deliberately opted to discard real-world history to create a game setting that does not include any form of gender discrimination. It is not acceptable to play a character that doesn't conform to these common attitudes. There are no social roles reserved for specific genders - and the idea of assigning responsibilities based on gender should be seen as ridiculous by every character. Characters in the world of Empire do not make any assumptions about characters based on their gender.		Empire includes a number of [[common attitudes]] towards matters of age, race, sexuality and gender throughout the setting. We have deliberately opted to discard real-world history to create a game setting that does not include any form of gender discrimination. It is not acceptable to play a character that doesn't conform to these common attitudes. There are no social roles reserved for specific genders - and the idea of assigning responsibilities based on gender should be seen as ridiculous by every character. Characters in the world of Empire do not make any assumptions about characters based on their gender.

Twiggy: /* Roleplaying Conflict */

2025-07-12T10:20:55Z

Roleplaying Conflict

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	If you have a dramatic confrontation with another character that involves shouting or hurling abuse, then you should check in with that player afterwards. Look for an opportunity to have a quiet chat with them after an in-character scene has concluded or after time-out if needed. If the other party does not enjoy being the recipient of this kind of open hostility, then you must reduce the intensity of any future encounters. You can still engage in political opposition to that character but you must ensure any future confrontations are less threatening.		If you have a dramatic confrontation with another character that involves shouting or hurling abuse, then you should check in with that player afterwards. Look for an opportunity to have a quiet chat with them after an in-character scene has concluded or after time-out if needed. If the other party does not enjoy being the recipient of this kind of open hostility, then you must reduce the intensity of any future encounters. You can still engage in political opposition to that character but you must ensure any future confrontations are less threatening.

	If you regularly confront another character in ways that involve bullying or belittling them, then you must check in in periodically with that player to ensure that they are enjoying the interactions. If the other participant is not enjoying the roleplaying, then you can still engage in political opposition to their character but you must stop bullying or demeaning them.		If you regularly confront another character in ways that involve bullying or belittling them, then you must check in periodically with that player to ensure that they are enjoying the interactions. If the other participant is not enjoying the roleplaying, then you can still engage in political opposition to their character but you must stop bullying or demeaning them.

	The best reason to enter into an intensely antagonistic dynamic with another player-character is to make the event more enjoyable for them. The best people to roleplay these ongoing antagonistic relationships with are people you are good friends with out-of-character - they should be avoided with anyone with whom you have a poor out-of-character relationship.		The best reason to enter into an intensely antagonistic dynamic with another player-character is to make the event more enjoyable for them. The best people to roleplay these ongoing antagonistic relationships with are people you are good friends with out-of-character - they should be avoided with anyone with whom you have a poor out-of-character relationship.

Matt: /* Language */

2024-12-29T14:12:42Z

Language

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	There are no gendered roles in Empire, so you must make a good faith attempt to avoid phrases such as "protect the women" which wrongly imply that women in the setting are helpless or need protecting. You must make a similar effort to avoid gendered nouns like "men", "guys", "lads", or "boys" for groups that include members of other genders. Similarly, you should avoid using dismissive nouns and phrases that are gendered, such as "calm down love".		There are no gendered roles in Empire, so you must make a good faith attempt to avoid phrases such as "protect the women" which wrongly imply that women in the setting are helpless or need protecting. You must make a similar effort to avoid gendered nouns like "men", "guys", "lads", or "boys" for groups that include members of other genders. Similarly, you should avoid using dismissive nouns and phrases that are gendered, such as "calm down love".

	The Empire setting includes themes of mind-influencing magic, drugs and addiction, slavery, human sacrifice, racism and prejudice, sex work, violence, robbery, torture and murder. The setting does not include rape, non-consensual sex, or sex with minors - these concepts simply do not exist in Empire. You must avoid in-character references to ~~rape or any form of non-consensual sex~~. Sexual activity is never intrinsically shameful in Empire and you must avoid [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slut-shaming slut-shaming language].		The Empire setting includes themes of mind-influencing magic, drugs and addiction, slavery, human sacrifice, racism and prejudice, sex work, violence, robbery, torture and murder. The setting does not include rape, non-consensual sex, or sex with minors - these concepts simply do not exist in Empire. You must avoid in-character references to these subjects. Sexual activity is never intrinsically shameful in Empire and you must avoid [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slut-shaming slut-shaming language].

	These rules also apply to songs, performances and any material you write or publish in-character. You can write and perform your own songs at Empire events, or filk existing material, but you must follow all the above guidelines. Songs like "Three Dirty Goblins", that notoriously celebrate non-consensual sex, may not be performed at Empire events, even if the offending verses are changed or removed.		These rules also apply to songs, performances and any material you write or publish in-character. You can write and perform your own songs at Empire events, or filk existing material, but you must follow all the above guidelines. Songs like "Three Dirty Goblins", that notoriously celebrate non-consensual sex, may not be performed at Empire events, even if the offending verses are changed or removed.

Hailmur: /* Grappling */

2024-08-13T19:31:57Z

Grappling

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	* '''You must not grapple or roughly handle other participants without their consent'''		* '''You must not grapple or roughly handle other participants without their consent'''

	You must not grapple or physically roughly handle another participant without their prior consent at Empire events. We do not permit grappling on the battlefield under any circumstances. Please ensure that you are familiar with the [[Event_safety#Grappling~~.2C_body_contact_and_shields~~\|specific rules for grappling]] at events if you wish to include that in your roleplaying.		You must not grapple or physically roughly handle another participant without their prior consent at Empire events. We do not permit grappling on the battlefield under any circumstances. Please ensure that you are familiar with the [[Event_safety#Grappling,_Body_Contact_and_Shields\|specific rules for grappling]] at events if you wish to include that in your roleplaying.

	==Extremism==		==Extremism==

Hailmur: /* Sexual Harassment */

2024-08-13T19:30:59Z

Sexual Harassment

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	You must not sexualise another participant against their wishes. This rule covers how you speak to another participant, but also how you speak about them, as well as any writing or art that you publish. Portrayals of any character (PC or NPC) that is played by a person, needs the explicit & enthusiastic consent of that person. You and that person should also ensure you discuss how you'll remove them from the work should they change their mind for any reason. If you have any doubts at all, don't do it.		You must not sexualise another participant against their wishes. This rule covers how you speak to another participant, but also how you speak about them, as well as any writing or art that you publish. Portrayals of any character (PC or NPC) that is played by a person, needs the explicit & enthusiastic consent of that person. You and that person should also ensure you discuss how you'll remove them from the work should they change their mind for any reason. If you have any doubts at all, don't do it.

	Crew must not [[~~Conduct~~#~~Age.2C_Power_and_Bullying~~\|abuse their status]] to harass other participants.		Crew must not [[#Bullying_and_Abuse_of_Power\|abuse their status]] to harass other participants.

	==Sexual Activity and Performances==		==Sexual Activity and Performances==

Hailmur: /* When and Where do These Rules Apply? */

2024-08-13T19:29:56Z

When and Where do These Rules Apply?

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	Our conduct rules apply equally to everyone attending an event in any capacity, whether they are players, crew, staff, caterers or traders - whenever we refer to a ''participant'' it refers to everyone covered by this list. Most of our conduct rules apply at all times, including online. You can report any breach of these conduct rules, even if it takes place outside of an Empire event. For example, if you are concerned that another member of the Empire community has sexually harassed someone at work, or via online messages, then we would encourage you to report that.		Our conduct rules apply equally to everyone attending an event in any capacity, whether they are players, crew, staff, caterers or traders - whenever we refer to a ''participant'' it refers to everyone covered by this list. Most of our conduct rules apply at all times, including online. You can report any breach of these conduct rules, even if it takes place outside of an Empire event. For example, if you are concerned that another member of the Empire community has sexually harassed someone at work, or via online messages, then we would encourage you to report that.

	The sections of our conduct rules that restrict your roleplaying are specific to the Empire setting and community. These include our rules [[Conduct#Equality_and_Diversity\|restricting the types of character you can play]], the in-character use of [[Conduct#Language\|language]], [[#Sexual_Activity_and_Performances\|sexual performances]], and roleplaying [[Conduct#Roleplaying_Romance\|romance]] or certain types of [[~~Conduct~~#~~Roleplaying_IC_Conflict~~\|conflict]]. These sections of our conduct rules apply at all Profound Decisions Empire events and [[Sanctioned_events\|social and sanctioned events run by players]].		The sections of our conduct rules that restrict your roleplaying are specific to the Empire setting and community. These include our rules [[Conduct#Equality_and_Diversity\|restricting the types of character you can play]], the in-character use of [[Conduct#Language\|language]], [[#Sexual_Activity_and_Performances\|sexual performances]], and roleplaying [[Conduct#Roleplaying_Romance\|romance]] or certain types of [[#Roleplaying_Conflict\|conflict]]. These sections of our conduct rules apply at all Profound Decisions Empire events and [[Sanctioned_events\|social and sanctioned events run by players]].

	None of the following excuses are acceptable:		None of the following excuses are acceptable:

Hailmur: /* When and Where do These Rules Apply? */

2024-08-13T19:29:21Z

When and Where do These Rules Apply?

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	Our conduct rules apply equally to everyone attending an event in any capacity, whether they are players, crew, staff, caterers or traders - whenever we refer to a ''participant'' it refers to everyone covered by this list. Most of our conduct rules apply at all times, including online. You can report any breach of these conduct rules, even if it takes place outside of an Empire event. For example, if you are concerned that another member of the Empire community has sexually harassed someone at work, or via online messages, then we would encourage you to report that.		Our conduct rules apply equally to everyone attending an event in any capacity, whether they are players, crew, staff, caterers or traders - whenever we refer to a ''participant'' it refers to everyone covered by this list. Most of our conduct rules apply at all times, including online. You can report any breach of these conduct rules, even if it takes place outside of an Empire event. For example, if you are concerned that another member of the Empire community has sexually harassed someone at work, or via online messages, then we would encourage you to report that.

	The sections of our conduct rules that restrict your roleplaying are specific to the Empire setting and community. These include our rules [[Conduct#Equality_and_Diversity\|restricting the types of character you can play]], the in-character use of [[Conduct#Language\|language]], [[~~Conduct~~#~~Sexual_Activity_and_Performance~~\|sexual performances]], and roleplaying [[Conduct#Roleplaying_Romance\|romance]] or certain types of [[Conduct#Roleplaying_IC_Conflict\|conflict]]. These sections of our conduct rules apply at all Profound Decisions Empire events and [[Sanctioned_events\|social and sanctioned events run by players]].		The sections of our conduct rules that restrict your roleplaying are specific to the Empire setting and community. These include our rules [[Conduct#Equality_and_Diversity\|restricting the types of character you can play]], the in-character use of [[Conduct#Language\|language]], [[#Sexual_Activity_and_Performances\|sexual performances]], and roleplaying [[Conduct#Roleplaying_Romance\|romance]] or certain types of [[Conduct#Roleplaying_IC_Conflict\|conflict]]. These sections of our conduct rules apply at all Profound Decisions Empire events and [[Sanctioned_events\|social and sanctioned events run by players]].

	None of the following excuses are acceptable:		None of the following excuses are acceptable: