The Rules at Sparrow Song & the Rockford Region
(They're actually pretty short. Please read them.)
GENERAL RULES
1. This is an ADULT rated sim.
- Children, child-like avatars, or any avatars appearing to be underage, are NOT allowed. Period.
- There are NO exceptions. (The management’s opinion is the only one that matters in this case.)
2. This is an Open-Rez sim.
- Anyone thought to be “griefing” or otherwise intentionally causing sim performance issues may be banned without warning.
- Any items that are “left behind” by visitors can (and likely will) be returned to their owners without notice.
3. The Main Gate is to be used.
- Visitors should pass through the Main Gate.
- If you wish to announce your visit, please use the Bell.
- Teleporting into the public spaces of the village is not allowed.
4. This is a Roleplay sim.
- Event Days! (WILL BE POSTED AT THE MAIN GATE)
NO Raiding Allowed on Event Days!
The main village is open to ALL respectful visitors.
- The Market Space & Group Workshop:
Are always open to visitors.
Are ALWAYS considered SAFE ZONES.
(Roleplay and theme-attire are optional.)
- Visitors to the main village, on non-event days, should:
Be wearing a GM -or- zCS Meter.
(Both are available on the dock.)
Either be IC or tagged as an Observer.
QUICK RAID RULES
-
RAIDS MUST INITIATE FROM THE LANDING POINT (DOCK).
-
2:1 ratio (2 attackers to each SS villager)
-
At least one emote must name avatar that is being attacked. You tie them, you aid them, etc. You must name them and/or the weapon being removed. 5 word minimum.
-
3 EMOTES: Binding, Hogtie, Self-Unbind, Aid, Lock picking (shout), Grappling (shout), 5 words each minimum.
-
1 EMOTE: Dis-arming (name weapons). Repairing lock, Stealing keys, Bandaging, Cutting grapple, Un-Binding, Sailing (at dock), Re-arming (shout), Any Non-Raid Attack (and allow victim to draw and emote) 5 words required.
-
KILL - 5 emotes after one hour of RP (applies to animals AND slaves) Please check RP limits.
-
WEAPONS - 1 Melee, 1 Ranged, 1 Other
-
ALL SLAVE WEAPONS are to be set to slave-damage.
-
RESCUES - 1 Hour between capture and rescue, All rescuers must be IC.
-
Stealing, lock-picking and grappling (on empty sim): Send RP NC to one of the administrators.
-
NO Mod Calls in mid-battle.
-
Do not refuse stealing keys.
-
!!SAFE ZONES!!- G&S Market, workshop area and all private homes. (OOC consent must be gained to enter homes.)
-
Signs will be displayed during events if closed to raiders.
-
GM and zCS meters are both used and accepted (available at the dock).
-
Moderators: DavidAngelil, MellowMax and Godric44.
MERCHANT'S RULES
1. RENT
- Shop stalls are first come, first served.
- There is a 72 hour “grace period” after rent expires. After that, items will be returned and the meter reset.
- There are no refunds on rental payments.
2. PRIMS
- The allotted prims for each stall is noted in the rent meter.
- Availability and allowance of additional prims are not guaranteed but may be requested from a manager.
- Prim overages will result in steps being taken to resolve the issue. Possibly including:
-
Increase of prim allotment and rental price.
-
Return of items until within limits.
-
Termination of rental.
3. SIGNS
- A shop sign is provided.
- Additional signs will not exceed a height of 1.5 meters and the width of your space.
- Nothing outside of your stall may use full-bright or glow.
4. MERCHANDISE
- Items allowed in the SS Market:
-
G&S items and supplies of all sorts.
-
General Gorean, Viking or Torvaldsland items.
-
Roleplay weapons, tools and accessories.
-
Gorean animals and typical “farm animals”.
- NOT ALLOWED -
-
items that are completely off-theme or child-related.
-
Anything against the Linden Labs rules will NOT be allowed.
-
Management reserves the right to deny any merchandise.
NOTE:
Sparrow Song is a roleplay sim that participates in metered combat.
The market space and group workshop areas are considered SAFE ZONES!
Both are roleplay and themed-attire optional.
RESIDENT'S RULES
1. RENT
- Rental houses are first come, first served.
- There is a 72 hour “grace period” after rent expires. After that, items will be returned and the meter reset.
- There are no refunds on rental payments.
2. PRIMS
- The allotted prims for each house is noted in the rent meter.
- Availability and allowance of additional prims is not guaranteed but may be requested from a manager.
- Prim overages will result in steps being taken to resolve the issue. Possibly including:
-
Increase of prim allotment and rental price.
-
Return of items until within limits.
-
Termination of rental.
3. PLATFORM SPACES:
- Renters are each given a Platform Space (at 1500 meters).
-
Use to keep the ground-level less cluttered and in theme.
4. SECURITY:
- Security Orbs:
-
A maximum range of 1 meter is allowed.
-
If placed by your door, this should prove effective.
- Items rezzed under the land group:
-
Are accessible by everyone in that group.
-
Change your item’s group, if concerned.
5. NOT ALLOWED:
- Problem Items:
-
Scanners, greeters, counters, radios, media players, etc.
-
You may be asked to remove any item that causes sim performance issues.
- Visible, off-theme items. (No motorcycles, or palm trees!)