Online Manners

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Outline
This outlines the basic Rules and Conduct that players should follow to ensure an enjoyable FINAL FANTASY XI experience. Our priority is to make FINAL FANTASY XI safe and enjoyable for all players. With this in mind please be sure to follow the PlayOnline Rules and Conduct Guidelines when playing FINAL FANTASY XI.


 * As some parts have been updated, please take some time to reread the PlayOnline Member Agreement and Policies.

Communicating with Players
It's easy for misunderstandings to happen between people who are far way. In order to maintain a friendly environment, please keep the following in mind:


 * It never hurts to be polite.
 * When giving advice, remember that a little kindness can go a long way.
 * Try to foster an accommodating atmosphere.
 * If it's not appropriate in everyday life, it's probably not appropriate online either.
 * Try not to let personal information about yourself and others slip out.

Rules
Harassment and disruptive behavior are not allowed in FINAL FANTASY XI or PlayOnline. These actions violate the PlayOnline Member Agreement and can result in disciplinary action. The following are examples of inappropriate behavior in FINAL FANTASY XI (Please refer to the PlayOnline Rules & Policies for more information).
 * Be sure to also refer to the "GM Policies" now available to the public.


 * Using language not acceptable in a public venue.
 * Any language that condemns any race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation or gender.
 * Any language that is purposely meant to harm or harass a third party.
 * Any group formed for the purpose of harassing a player or players.


 * Any action that deliberately causes a monster to attack another player character, or MPK-related action.
 * Holding a Notorious Monster without attacking it while other players are waiting.
 * Deliberately interrupting a conversation or chat session by spamming the log window or other such actions.
 * Sending unwanted items to another player through the delivery box.
 * Group actions that block access and impede other players' movements within the game.
 * Any action that keeps another player from completing a quest or mission.
 * Examining other players continuously to disrupt their gameplay.
 * Consistently depriving other players of the chance to enjoy combat over an extended period of time.
 * Any other action that is determined by a GM to cause a disruption in gameplay.

Defined as any action to defraud another player with the intent to gain items or gil for personal profit.


 * Any use of a program that is not officially sanctioned by Square Enix.
 * Controlling a player character through use of a program or machine that is not officially sanctioned by Square Enix.
 * ANY use of third-party programs, regardless of benefit.
 * Selling items or accounts to gain money in the real world, or other RMT-related actions.


 * Trying to impersonate other players by using their handle names or other means of communication.
 * Ignoring instructions from Game Masters.
 * Impersonating a Game Master or an official representative of Square Enix.
 * Any act that compromises the FINAL FANTASY XI service, or attempts to affect said service.

Additionally, GMs may give directives to players during periods of technical difficulties with the game. This is to prevent any harmful side effects to players and should be followed immediately. SQUARE ENIX is not responsible for any negative effects on account of players who ignore such directives. This includes any directives given during normal maintenance service.

Dealing with Disruptions
We suggest the following actions to avoid harassment. Add a character to the blacklist to filter any actions or chat messages from that character. To add someone to your blacklist, follow these steps.

[ /blacklist add xxx (Character name) ]

Remember, characters must be logged in if you wish to add them to your blacklist. You can see who is on your blacklist by typing "/blacklist" or "/blist." The block aid command lets you block any incoming trade, party requests, or magic spell effects from members outside your party or Alliance.

[ /blockaid on/off ]

This feature is off by default. Once turned on, it will remain so until you move from the area, get KO'd or log out of the game. If a character in your Linkshell is causing trouble, you can kick the offender out. Only the leaders or sub-leaders of Linkshells can do this. If a character in your party is harassing others, you can kick the offender out. Only the party leader can do this.

Account Penalties
All actions prohibited by the PlayOnline Member Agreement, FINAL FANTASY XI Software License Agreement and User Agreement & Policies may result in a penalty against an offending player's account by a GM. All penalties are recorded permanently. Repeat offenses will result in escalated penalties. All details regarding the penalty are sent through PlayOnline mail to the player. Sometimes characters are sent to Mordion Gaol (jail) where a GM will explain the details of the penalty to the offending character.

Account penalties are divided into the following categories:

In addition to the penalties explained above, a GM may issue a suggestion to a player. A suggestion is to inform a player that if he/she continues their current course of actions it may result in an infraction of the member agreements. A suggestion is not a penalty. However it is important that you follow any direction given by a GM. If you choose to ignore the GM, a penalty may be placed on your account. If a similar violation occurs after the first PB has been issued, the player's account may be penalized with a 72 PB and their account investigated for termination. Warnings are escalated in a similar manner. If a player receives a Warning for a particular infraction and then commits a similar action in the future, he or she will receive a 24 PB.

Certain minor infractions that are repeated over a short period of time may result in a heavier-than-usual penalty carried out against the offending account.
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