Community Guidelines
&
Members Expectations
1. Serve the Community First
1.a. Every decision made by the High Command must prioritize the well-being, safety, and enjoyment of the community above personal interests.
2. Uphold Fairness & Neutrality
- 2.a. High Command members must act without favoritism, discrimination, or bias.
- 2.b. All members of the community are to be treated with equal respect.
3. Decisions by Majority Vote
- 3.a. Major decisions are resolved through majority vote.
- 3.b. Tie votes are tabled for further discussion until consensus is reached
4. Transparency & Communication
- 4.a. Decisions that affect the community should be shared clearly with members.
- 4.b. Secrecy should only apply when protecting privacy or sensitive issues.
5. Accountability & Integrity
- 5.a. High Command members are expected to lead by example, following the same rules and standards as the community.
Protect the Safe Haven
- 6.a. The High Command’s core purpose is to maintain the Crimson Blades as a safe, inclusive, and fun environment.
- 6.b. Toxicity, abuse of power, or undermining this purpose will not be tolerated.
7. Content Boundaries
- No NSFW content. First offense = timeout + DM. Repeat offense = removal.
- No religion or politics. This community is meant to be a break from real-world debates.
8. Operational Rules
- No solo diving for deployment orders.
- No more than 4 Strike Groups. Prevents unnecessary micromanagement.
- No farming for kill orders. (e.g., camping outside detector towers).
- Stolen Valor = instant ban. Pretending to be armed forces is not tolerated.
MEMBER EXPECTATIONS
Zero Tolerance for Discrimination
- Racism, sexism, harassment, or discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.
- Respect all members.
Minimum Activity Requirement
- Members must be active in the community at least three times per month.
- “Active” means contributing to Deployment Orders (DO).
- For those assigned to a Strike Group, activity is measured as five contributions per month to Deployment Orders.
- Extended inactivity without notice may result in removal.
Participation Beyond Chatting
- Ranking up requires meaningful contributions beyond casual chatter.
- Examples:
- Joining campaign missions/events
- Diving alongside members “on duty”
- Assisting new recruits
- Contributing to after-action reports, intel logs, or lore development
Respect the Chain of Command
- Orders and briefings from leadership should be followed during missions/events.
- RP or not, respect the rank structure.
- Members may open a ticket to engage directly with the High Command if needed.
Positive Contribution to the Community
- Help maintain a welcoming, fun, and safe environment.
- Avoid unnecessary drama, arguments, or toxicity.
Light RP Engagement
- Members are expected to engage in light roleplay elements (briefings, camaraderie, mission reports).
- No deep character sheets required, but buy into the theme.
Uphold the Crimson Blades’ Image
- Members represent the 286th Crimson Blades in missions and casual interaction.
- Behavior should reflect the faction’s identity: disciplined, fun, and respectful.
Accountability
- Members are responsible for their words and actions.
- Staff and High Command will address issues fairly, but repeated violations may result in disciplinary action or removal.