Play-Nice Policy

Sandstorm EQOA Rules

Play-Nice Policy for EQOA: Sandstorm

By logging in to EQOA: Sandstorm or participating in the official EQOA: Sandstorm Discord server, all players agree to follow the Play-Nice Policy.

1. Legalities

All applicable laws must be followed when using Sandstorm EQOA. The user is responsible for all material they post. Sharing PS2 BIOS or ISO files is strictly prohibited and illegal.

2. Respect & Conduct

Respect other players at all times. Harassment, racism, hate speech, excessive trolling, or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Negativity intended to harm the community or staff is not allowed.

3. Privacy

Do not share real-life information about another user. This includes names, addresses, contact details, or any identifying information.

4. Content

All content must remain appropriate. NSFW, graphic, or disturbing material is not allowed. Keep language reasonable and avoid excessive swearing.

5. Spam & Trolling

Do not spam or flood forums or chats. Accounts created solely for trolling are not allowed. Off-topic content must be placed in designated sections.

6. Politics & Contentious Topics

Political discussions and other contentious topics are strictly prohibited.

7. Negativity & Slander

Spreading negative propaganda or making baseless claims about the server, community, or staff is not allowed. This includes derogatory comments about current or former team members. Constructive feedback is welcome.

8. Payments & Donations

The Owner and Developers will never request or accept payments or donations. Report anyone claiming otherwise.

9. Real Money Trading (RMT)

Buying, selling, or trading in-game items, currency, or services for real-world money is strictly prohibited.

10. Account Usage

Do not share accounts or use accounts created by others. Creating new accounts to bypass suspensions or bans is not allowed.

11. Forum & Moderation

Follow all rules. Do not bypass suspensions. Moderation decisions are final and will not be discussed with third parties.

12. Macros & Automation

Macros and automation are strictly prohibited. Any action performed without real-time player input may be flagged.

13. Character Limit

Players are strictly limited to a maximum of two characters at any given time. Controlling three or more characters simultaneously is prohibited.

14. Reporting Violations

Report rule violations through the proper channels so they can be reviewed.

15. Character Names

Character names must remain appropriate. Names containing sexual content, slurs, hate speech, political/extremist messaging, harassment, excessive vulgarity, drug references, or attempts to bypass these rules through misspellings or wordplay are prohibited.

Violating these rules may result in:

• Chat or forum restrictions
• Account suspension or permanent ban
• Removal of accounts or characters
• Inability to register new accounts