small oak table. A vase of brightly colored flowers brightens an otherwise
dreary room. Also here: GameMaster Strindt.
Obvious paths: none.
Strindt says, "Hello."
You say, "Yo."
Strindt says, "You know, you and your friends are becoming a problem."
You ask, "Which friends?"
Strindt smiles.
Strindt asks, "Would they all these accounts be you?"
Strindt says, "We run a friendly game here."
You say, "Maybe this game is friendly, yes."
You say, "But the other one isn't."
Strindt says, "Family fun."
Strindt asks, "Well then why did you log in with the name Thisgamesucks?"
You say, "Because you wouldn't let me be Robocop."
Strindt asks, "That's not indicative of someone who is willing to abide by
rules, is it?"
Strindt says, "That's correct."
You say, "Robocop will abide by the rules."
You say, "It's part of his programming."
Strindt says, "This is a fantasy game set in the time period of ancient
Greece."
You say, "He can adapt."
Strindt looks over at you and shakes his head.
Strindt says, "It's unacceptable."
You ask, "Serve and protect?"
Strindt asks, "Have you read our rules?"
You say, "Not as such."
Strindt says, "Type policy."
Usage: POLICY <page>
Hercules & Xena Player Policy
Topics Page Topics
Page
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Introduction.................1 Score Lists.................11
General......................2 GameMasters.................12
Abusive/Disruptive Behavior..3 Repair/Replacement Of Items.13
Player vs Player Conflict....4 Unique Items................14
Solicitations................5 Game Mechanics..............15
Character Names..............6 Quests And Special Events...16
Bug Abuse....................7 Privacy.....................17
Delays Or Slowdowns..........8 Violations Of Policy........18
Transferring Characters......9 Miscellaneous...............19
Character Purges............10
To read the policy, type POLICY <page>.
You say, "I don't see anything about Robocop."
Strindt says, "Discruptive behaviour."
Strindt says, "Disruptive."
Hercules & Xena Player Policy: Abusive Or Disruptive Behavior
Hercules & Xena is designed for the enjoyment of everyone, and as a general
rule, any behavior which is specifically targeted to lessen that enjoyment for
another player, may be in violation of Hercules & Xena policy.
Hercules & Xena is known as a "Roleplaying Game" which means that it is
assumed that the player will present their character in a manner that is
consistent with the medieval fantasy environment.
This type of play is termed "in character" (IC) and means that the player is
acting out the part in a believable manner. The term "out of character" means
that the player is behaving in a manner which would be inconsistent with
his or her character's situation in the game. Generally, it is up to the
player to decide how much he or she wants to remain in character while playing
Hercules & Xena. However, there can exist situations where being blatantly out
of character can be considered abusive behavior: for example, an
individual who insists on remaining out-of- character, even when associating
with a group of other players which is trying to remain in-character. When
one individual is reducing the enjoyment of other players by
out-of-character behavior (be it by speech, actions, ESP messages, or any other method of
communication within Hercules & Xena), this may be considered as disruptive
behavior. Judgment of what is and is not disruptive is entirely at the
discretion of Simutronics.
You say, "Generally it is up to the player to decide how much he or she wants
to remain in character while playing Hercules & Xena."
Strindt says, "Generally."
Strindt nods.
Strindt says, "But not all cases."
You say, "But Robocop just wants to help people."
Strindt says, "And any use of out-of-character behaviour can be judged aas
disruptive."
You ask, "What if I conformed to the standard Herculian behaviour, but stayed
as Robocop?"
Strindt says, "No."
Strindt says, "The name is not acceptable."
You say, "I could be Robocopicles."
Strindt says, "Right now, here is what I have to do."
Strindt says, "With the vulgar and disruptive names you have used so far....."
Strindt says, "I'm gonna have to be forced to keep you out of the game for 48
hours."
Strindt says, "During that time...."
Strindt says, "You will be expected to read our entire set of policies, and
agree to them."
Strindt says, "You don't seem very remorseful."
Strindt says, "That's too bad."
You say, "Robocop does not know remorse."
You say, "Robocop just knows the law."
>info
You are Robocop the Giant Warrior. You are aligned
with the Olympian god Zeus.
Strength: Above average (216) Coordination:
Average (149) Intelligence:
Average (134)
You say, "I am Robocop the Giant Warrior. You are under arrest."
Strindt says, "I hold intent of behaviour above and beyond any rule or law."
You say, "Nothing is above the law."
Strindt says, "Good is more important that some person's word."
Strindt says, "And if you won't be good, I have no choice...."
You say, "Serve and protect."
You feel yourself being pulled away...
[The Cell] You are in a specially-created exitless room. You have been placed
here because of your unacceptable activities in Hercules and Xena: Alliance of
Heroes, which will no longer be tolerated. Please contact us at
hxfeedback@simutronics.com for more information if you so desire. Do not call
Simutronics offices regarding this situation. If you do so you will be
referred to the e-mail address listed above.
Obvious exits: none.
A cloud of golden sparks suddenly appears in the air, forming the outline of a
male Human before resolving into Strindt himself.
Strindt says, "To keep you here until further notice."
You say, "I am confined."
You say, "I cannot leave."
Strindt says, "'Have fun reading."
Strindt winks at you.
You ask, "How will I serve and protect?"
Strindt says, "Read the web site policies, too."
Strindt says, "They're more extensive."
You say, "I have access to the website through my computer brain."
Strindt says, "somehow I get the feeling you already know them."
You say, "Allow me a moment to access."
You say, "Accessing."
Strindt says, "You think in English remarkably well for someone accessing from
a German service provider."
You say, "Thank you."
Strindt waves.
You say, "I have access to over 400 different languages."
You say, "Serve and protect."
Strindt says, "And to quote you, 'Have a nice day.'"
Strindt dissolves in a shower of golden sparks as he heads off.
You say, "Yes. Have a nice day."
reg
