Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. General Guidelines
- 3. Conduct Guidelines
- 4. Content Guidelines
- 5. Violations & Enforcement
1. Introduction
The Danger Rangers Supergroup is committed to fostering a respectful, welcoming, and fun environment for all players of City of Heroes. As a member of this community, you agree to abide by this Code of Conduct, which applies in-game, on our forums, and in any related Discord channels.
To ensure a positive environment, please remember these key points:
- Administrator and Game Master Authority: Instructions from Danger Rangers Administrators or Game Masters override anything in this document. Please follow their directions immediately and without hesitation.
- Fair Play: Do not attempt to exploit game mechanics or community rules in ways that wouldn’t be permitted on official servers.
- Intent Matters: We enforce this Code of Conduct based on intent. If it is determined that you’re trying to break the rules or harm the community, appropriate actions will be taken. If a violation is accidental, we will be more lenient.
2. General Guidelines
- Keep Your Information Private: Never share personal information (your own or others’) in any public or private channel. Danger Rangers staff will never ask for your personal details unless it’s necessary for account recovery.
- Protect Your Account: Never share your login details with anyone. If you're experiencing an issue, we may ask for your account name but will never ask for your password.
- Help Maintain the Community: If you encounter negative behavior, use appropriate in-game tools to block or ignore the user. Report any serious infractions to the community moderators for investigation. Avoid escalating issues by engaging in arguments.
- Spread Positivity: Encourage fellow players and help out wherever you can. Collaboration and support are the lifeblood of the Danger Rangers.
3. Conduct Guidelines
- Respect Others: Do not abuse or harass other players, community staff, or members from other gaming groups. If someone asks you to stop, you must comply.
- Follow Content Guidelines: Ensure that all your in-game behavior, forum posts, and Discord messages adhere to the content standards outlined below.
- No Spamming: Refrain from excessive, irrelevant, or annoying messaging in any of the community spaces.
- Maintain Privacy: Do not attempt to obtain, share, or exploit anyone else’s personal information. This includes doxxing or any other attempts to uncover private details.
- No Impersonation: Do not impersonate other players, staff members, or real-world individuals. This includes using similar names or creating fake profiles.
- Obey the Profanity Filter: Do not try to bypass in-game or community profanity filters by using numbers, symbols, or alternative spellings.
- Avoid Cheating: Do not use cheats, exploits, or any form of automation software to gain unfair advantages in-game. Report any exploits you find immediately to the staff.
- No Real-Money Trading (RMT): Do not engage in or attempt to facilitate real-money trading for in-game services, items, or influence.
4. Content Guidelines
The following content is prohibited in the Danger Rangers Supergroup and its related forums or channels:
- Illegal or Criminal Activities: This includes anything related to gambling, illegal substances, terrorism, or other criminal acts.
- Hate Speech: Any threatening or abusive content directed toward individuals or groups based on race, religion, politics, gender, or sexual orientation is strictly forbidden.
- Controversial or Adult Content: Avoid any content that is sexual, violent, politically or religiously controversial, or otherwise inappropriate for a general audience.
- Respect Copyrights: Do not use copyrighted characters or intellectual property without permission. This includes creating characters that directly replicate copyrighted figures outside of City of Heroes lore.
These guidelines apply to anything you create or share, including:
- Character names, descriptions, and costumes
- Chat messages, both public and private
- Forum and Discord posts
- Pet names, supergroup names, and base names
- Architect missions or any other user-generated content
5. Violations & Enforcement
Violations of this Code of Conduct may result in the following actions:
- Temporary or permanent bans from communication channels (such as chat bans).
- Temporary or permanent suspension from the Supergroup or community activities.
If you witness any violations, report them through in-game support or our designated forum channels. Serious or repeat offenses may result in more severe consequences, including account suspension.
Link to the Official Game Servers' Code of Conduct
For further details on behavior expected in-game, we encourage all members to review the official Homecoming Game Servers' Code of Conduct.
