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--- admin:important_knowledge [2024/12/09 10:23] – created eric
+++ admin:important_knowledge [2024/12/09 10:56] (current) – [Administrator Policies] eric
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-====== Important Info for Admins ======
+====== Important Information for Server Administrators ======
-This topic requires improvement!
-Using Easy Spawner:
-  * Anything spawned in will become permanent, meaning when it's destroyed it will be flagged for respawn. CTRL + Z does not avoid the respawn. Use local worlds for testing, or Debug servers if available.
+This guide outlines best practices and policies for administrators to follow, ensuring a fair and enjoyable experience for all players. This document is a work in progress and welcomes further improvement.
-  * Cheat Sword can, in most cases, make object non-respawnable. Never use Cheat Sword on normal objects that should respawn. It is only to change an admin spawned object into a non-respawner upon destruction.
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+===== Guidelines for Using Easy Spawner =====
+  * **Spawned Object Permanency:** Any object created using Easy Spawner will be flagged for respawn if destroyed. **CTRL + Z** does not prevent this respawn behavior. To avoid unintended consequences, use local worlds or dedicated debug servers for testing.
+  * **Cheat Sword Usage:** The Cheat Sword can render objects non-respawnable upon destruction. However, it must **only** be used on admin-spawned objects that should not respawn. Avoid using it on standard objects meant to regenerate.
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+===== Administrator Policies =====
+**1. Prohibition of Personal Gain:**
+- Administrators (Thanes) must not use their privileges for personal benefit. Admin tools exist solely to assist players when game mechanics or server issues arise.
+  * Any misuse of admin powers will result in a permanent ban from the server.
+**2. Equal Play Standards:**
+  * Administrators are expected to play the game as any other player, without exploiting their admin status.
+  * Unlike some servers that permit admin privileges for gameplay advantages, this server enforces strict neutrality. Administrators seeking such benefits should use local worlds instead.
+  * The server host (King Harald/Eric) adheres to these rules and expects the same from all admins. No "Admin only" roles are tolerated.
+**3. Item and Loss Recovery Policy:**
+  * **General Item Recovery:** Administrators will not recover lost items or rectify other in-game losses, as glitches and bugs are considered part of the gameplay experience. Players must manage risks appropriately. For example:
+    * A thrown weapon glitching into inaccessible areas.
+    * Item loss due to insufficient syncing when transferring items between characters and worlds.
+  * **Character Backups:** Only the server host (Harald/Eric) can restore characters from backups in cases of significant loss, such as enchanted items. This service is offered sparingly and with the expectation that players learn from prior mistakes.
+**4. Limitations on Admin Support:**
+  * **Item Recovery Workload:** Administrators are volunteers and cannot dedicate time to recovering every lost item for players. To maintain fairness, exceptions cannot be made for individual cases.
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+By adhering to these guidelines, administrators ensure a balanced and fair environment for all players. These principles reinforce the server's commitment to creating a community-driven, player-focused experience.