Arda Marred Community and Accessibility Commitment

This policy reflects our commitment to fostering a fair, open, and inclusive environment for everyone in Arda Marred.

  1. Free Access for All
    • We are committed to keeping Arda Marred freely accessible to everyone, to the extent that it is reasonably possible. You will never be charged to access the game, nor will there be any fees for special perks or requests for donations. Making Arda Marred available to you is our privilege, and your participation comes with no obligations.
  2. Non-Discrimination Policy
    • We pledge that everyone is welcome to access the game, participate in the forums, and contribute to the community without fear of discrimination. The only exceptions will be cases of severe misconduct, such as harassment, threats, or highly disruptive behavior. Should it become necessary to restrict someone's access, we will do so in a fair, balanced, and transparent manner, consistent with community expectations.
  3. Accessibility for All Players
    • We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. For instance, we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the needs of players with disabilities, such as vision-impaired players using screen readers. While we will conduct an application review process, our goal is to assist you in getting into the game, correcting errors rather than requiring unnecessary reapplications.
  4. Immersive and Consistent Environment
    • We commit to maintaining an immersive and coherent environment for roleplay. While certain technical updates or bug fixes may require some suspension of disbelief, we will strive to minimize their impact and preserve the serious roleplaying atmosphere.
  5. Fairness and Equal Treatment
    • We will treat all players equally, regardless of their status, history, or attitude. Our time and attention will be distributed fairly among the entire player base. We will not make exceptions to the rules or create admin-driven storylines that unfairly benefit or harm any individual player.
  6. No Staff-Player Characters
    • You will never need to worry about staff playing characters in Arda Marred. There are no hidden staff-controlled player characters (PCs), ensuring a fair playing experience for everyone.
  7. Open to Feedback
    • We welcome criticism of the game engine, setting, rules, and our actions. You are free to express your opinions, and we will approach feedback with an open mind. There will be no repercussions for speaking honestly about the game or its administration.
  8. Freedom to Use Your Character's Abilities
    • If the game's code allows it, you are free to do it—provided there is in-character justification for your actions.