Simple rules for a drama-free, judgment-free gaming community. We keep it straightforward because we're all adults here.
Be excellent to each other. That's it. That's the foundation. Everything else is just clarification. If you treat people with respect and understanding, you'll fit right in.
These are our non-negotiables. Break these rules and you're gone, no warnings. We're building a safe, welcoming space for everyone.
No harassment, discrimination, hate speech, or bullying of any kind. This includes racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, or any other form of discrimination.
We're adults from diverse backgrounds. Treat everyone with dignity and respect regardless of their identity, background, or beliefs.
We have family friendly channels. Members with kids who might be nearby, or can listen to discord conversations should move to those channels labeled with 👪. Keep language and content appropriate in these channels. You can express frustration without excessive profanity, and you can joke around without being crude.
No NSFW content, no graphic violence, no sexual content in the server. Save that for your adult-only Discords.
We're too old for guild drama. No gossiping, no passive-aggressive comments, no stirring up conflict. If you have an issue with someone, handle it privately or bring it to a moderator.
Don't vent about other members publicly. Don't create or participate in drama. Don't bring drama from other communities here.
What's shared in RL Cooldowns stays in RL Cooldowns. Don't share screenshots, conversations, or personal information outside the community without permission.
Many members share personal stories about family, health, or work. That trust is sacred. Don't violate it.
These rules keep our gaming experience smooth and our community thriving.
This isn't just our tagline - it's a rule. You are never required to explain an absence, AFK, or last-minute cancellation. "Something came up" is always enough.
Never pressure someone to play or attend events. Never guilt someone for prioritizing real life. This is what makes us different - we actually mean it.
We don't care about your gear, your parse numbers, or how many hours you've played. Elitism has no place here. We help each other improve, but we never make people feel bad for their skill level or time investment.
Veterans: share your knowledge kindly. New players: ask questions freely. Everyone: be patient and understanding.
Sign up for events if you want, but understand that plans change. Organize content if you want, but don't expect mandatory attendance. Lead groups if you want, but build flexible rosters.
We succeed by over-recruiting and understanding that life happens. Plan for flexibility, not perfection.
If someone makes a mistake in-game, help them learn. Don't rage, don't be passive-aggressive, don't complain in Discord. Gaming is supposed to be fun - don't make it stressful for others.
If you can't handle mistakes gracefully, don't organize group content.
How we talk to each other matters. Keep it constructive, keep it respectful.
Keep conversations in the right channels. Game talk in game channels, general chat in general, looking-for-group posts in LFG. Don't spam channels with off-topic content.
Read channel descriptions. Follow pinned messages. Ask if you're unsure.
Don't spam memes, copypasta, or walls of text. Don't advertise other communities, services, or content without permission. Don't DM members with unsolicited promotions.
Sharing your Twitch stream occasionally is fine. Posting your stream link every day is not.
This is a gaming community, not a debate club. Politics, religion, and other divisive topics tend to create conflict. Keep conversations focused on gaming, shared interests, and community building.
We're here to escape real-world stress, not recreate it.
Core Conduct violations (Rules 1-4): Immediate removal. No warnings, no second chances. These are non-negotiable.
Gaming & Communication violations (Rules 5-11): First offense gets a warning. Second offense gets a temporary timeout. Third offense is removal from the community.
Moderator decisions are final. If you disagree with a moderation action, you can appeal to the guild master, but arguing in public channels will result in immediate removal.
We're not here to manage behavior problems. If you can't follow simple, reasonable rules, this isn't the community for you.
If you're unsure whether something is okay, ask a moderator. We're here to help, not to catch you breaking rules.
These guidelines will evolve as our community grows. Changes will always be announced in #announcements.
Last updated: October 2025