AR’S STATION OOC SIM RULES

AR’S STATION OOC SIM RULES

Ar’s Station is a By the Books Gorean roleplay sim focused on long-form storytelling, respectful interaction, and shared community. These OOC rules exist to support a fair, welcoming, and enjoyable environment for everyone.

RESPECT AND CONDUCT (OOC) 

• Treat all players with courtesy and respect

• Disagreements should be handled calmly and privately

• Harassment, bullying, or public shaming will not be tolerated

• Remember there is a real person behind every avatar

ROLE PLAY PHILOSOPHY

Ar’s Station follows BTB Gorean structure and lore.

We also recognise that learning takes time.

BTB in structure. Patient in practice.

• New and returning Goreans are welcome

• OOC questions are always permitted

• Observing role play without participating is allowed

• Guidance is offered kindly and with respect

NEW PLAYERS AND VISITORS

• You are not required to join the group immediately

• You are not required to choose a caste right away

• Temporary or apprentice roles may be offered

• Take your time to become familiar with the sim

IC AND OOC BOUNDARIES

• Keep OOC chat clearly marked

• Do not use OOC knowledge in IC situations

• If confusion arises, pause and clarify OOC calmly in IMs

• No Godmodding And Metagaming

CORRECTIONS AND LEARNING

• Corrections should be handled privately whenever possible

• Mistakes are treated as learning opportunities

• Public correction or humiliation is not acceptable

If you are unsure about something, ask, help is available.

REAL LIFE COMES FIRST

Ar’s Station is maintained by players balancing real life alongside roleplay.

• Activity levels may vary

• Response times may differ

• Quiet periods are normal

Understanding and patience are appreciated.

CONFLICT RESOLUTION

If an issue arises:

• Pause the scene if needed

• Speak OOC calmly in IMs

• Contact sim staff if assistance is required

Do not escalate issues publicly.

STAFF AUTHORITY

Sim staff are present to support roleplay and community.

Staff decisions are made in the best interest of the sim and should be respected.

Sim Administrators

• Asher Laurent

• Magnus Ravenwood

• Tyrian (mattis.vella)

Sim Moderators

• Drusus Amadeus Titus (abel.belgar)

• Conrad (achlysnightfire)

• Samuel Theodore Massey (samvimesofank)

• Luciana Rowan-Massey (wildone.battitude)

• Sphere Proto

• Valerius Triarius (xxhenriusxsevariusxx)

Heads of Caste

• Sphere Proto - Scribe Caste

• Asher Laurent - Building Caste

• Samuel Theodore Massey (samvimesofank) - Physician Caste

• Valerius Triarius (xxhenriusxsevariusxx) - Warrior Caste

• Drusus Amadeus Titus (abel.belgar) - Merchant Caste

• Conrad (achlysnightfire) - Assassin Caste

FINAL NOTE

• zCS/Meter to be worn or roll dice.

• Ar’s Station values presence over numbers and story over speed.

• We ask all visitors and residents to help maintain a respectful and welcoming environment.

• Housing, offices, and shops are provided at no cost to active role-players. Activity is defined as participating in role-play at Ar's Station at least twice per week. Should a resident be absent for more than two weeks without notice to the Council, their residence and post may be reassigned.

Thank you for your time in visiting Ar’s Station.