====== Important Information for Server Administrators ======


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.

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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.