Game Rules
These rules are subject to change, and we ask that you follow them at all times. They apply to all public chats. Private chats won’t be actively moderated, but any rule violations reported from private chats may still lead to punishment.
General Rules
• English only in public chats. If you'd like to use another language, create a custom chat for it.
• Do not discriminate against players who don’t speak your language. Help them, and explain the rules politely.
• Spam of any kind is not allowed, including:
- Excessive letters, symbols, numbers.
- Sending the same message multiple times.
- Breaking sentences into multiple messages when they can be one.
- Flooding chat with song lyrics (casual use is fine).
• Excessive use of capital letters is not allowed.
• No swearing, and do not bypass filters.
• Trolling is allowed within reason, but harmful trolling (e.g., telling someone to delete system files) will result in mutes.
• No begging for items or services (e.g., asking for lures).
• Be respectful to others:
- No arguing or harassment.
- Block others if you can't get along.
- No insulting, flaming, or toxic behavior.
- Do not incite drama.
• Keep things appropriate:
- No offensive messages, racism, derogatory terms, or hateful speech.
- No discussions of politics or controversial topics.
- Inappropriate content (sexually explicit, inciting hate, drugs, illegal activities) is forbidden.
• Do not slander this game or other Pokémon MMOs.
• Use chat channels appropriately (e.g., trades go in the trade channel).
• Do not encourage others to break the rules.
• Do not discuss mutes or bans publicly. Use #open-ticket for appeals.
• Do not mini-mod in public. If needed, remind someone of the rules privately.
• Do not bribe players to break the rules (e.g., offering rewards for losing battles intentionally).
• Quest spoilers in global chat are prohibited. Use private or crew chat for discussions.
• Do not publicly discuss exploits. Report game-breaking bugs directly to the Dev Team.
Game-Specific Rules
• No unauthorized software: Using bots, macros, autoclickers, etc., will result in permanent bans.
• No glitch abuse: Failing to report glitches will result in sanctions.
• Decompiling the client or modifying game files is strictly forbidden and will result in a permanent ban.
• Do not hide incriminating evidence or help banned users evade punishment. This includes:
- Failing to report cheaters or bug abusers.
- Assisting banned players by sharing accounts or trading stolen/botted items.
- Not reporting staff members who abuse their position.
Accounts
• Usernames must be appropriate. Inappropriate usernames will be banned.
• Using usernames to troll or harass other players is not allowed.
• Account sharing is discouraged. The account owner is responsible for any rule-breaking activities.
• Playing together on the same IP is allowed (e.g., siblings), but multi-account trading or exploiting mechanics is prohibited.
• Gaining unauthorized access to another user's account is forbidden and will lead to severe consequences.
• Multi-account trading or using multiple accounts for unfair advantages (e.g., catching Pokémon or PvP) is prohibited.
Trading Rules
• No Real Money Trading (RMT): This includes buying, selling, or trading anything in PBO for real-world currency.
• Scamming is prohibited and will result in a ban, though scammed items may not be returned unless proof is provided.
• Do not harass other players over their sales. Players are free to set their own prices.
• Paid-entry lotteries or giveaways are against the rules.
Staff Rules
• Disrespecting staff will result in harsher penalties than for other players.
• Do not impersonate staff or other players, including claiming to be an alt of a staff member.
• If you disagree with a staff decision, appeal via #open-ticket.
Mutes, Bans, and Reports
• Do not publicly discuss mutes or bans. Appeals must be made via #open-ticket.
• If someone violates the rules, report them to staff instead of discussing it in chat.
Links and Advertisements
• Live stream links can be posted once every 30 minutes, and only the streamer can advertise their channel.
• Do not advertise personal channels, non-PBO services, or other Pokémon games.
• Crew recruitment messages can be posted once per hour by crew leaders or commanders.
Forum Rules
• No spam or pointless posts that don’t contribute to the thread.
• Do not repost threads that have been deleted or moved.
• Be respectful of others:
- No arguing, harassment, or insults.
- Keep things appropriate (no offensive messages, racism, derogatory terms, or hateful speech).
- No discussions on politics or controversial topics.
• Use forum sections appropriately (e.g., trades in the marketplace).
PvP Rules
• You may not enter Crew Wars or Ranked Ladder with more than one account.
• Do not offer incentives in exchange for battle results (e.g., offering money/items for losing on purpose).
• Feeding (intentionally losing to help another player) will result in a PvP ban.
• Boosting in Ranked PvP is prohibited. This includes repeated disconnects to boost someone else’s rank.
• Exploiting bugs in PvP for an unfair advantage is forbidden.
These rules cover most offenses, but use your best judgment. If you’re unsure about something or have questions, PM a staff member or open a ticket via #open-ticket.
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