Cheating

Cheating is defined as manipulating the game code to gain an unfair advantage over other players. This includes the use of map bugs and exploits. If you are caught cheating on the server, or if cheats are detected on your computer, you will be banned on sight without warning. [J4F] reserves the right to scan your hard drive for installed cheats when you use our server. If you do not agree to this then you should not attempt to connect to any of our server. [J4F] has a zero tolerance policy for cheating and once you are banned you normally will not be unbanned.

Modifications

Using modifications on the server causes severe performance degradation, sometimes causing it to crash. As a result we have a zero tolerance policy on all modification usage. Please ensure you have no mods running when you attempt to connect to the server.

Offensive Player Names

There is no need to use offensive player names other than to be offensive towards others; offensive names will result in your being banned from our server. Names that are intended to cause disruption are also disallowed. If you use any names that we consider to be inappropriate you will be removed from our server.

RACISM

If you are caught making racist comments on our server then we will globally ban you . We have a zero tolerance policy. Racism is not a joking matter, and we take it very seriously.

Crashing Servers

Deliberate interference in the running of servers, by using bugs to crash them or exploits are a very serious offence and we will not hesitate to globally ban you from our service and server. Attempts to hack into our server could cause additional legal action to be taken.

Disrupting Play

Any behavior or action that is intended to stop another player or group of players playing the game will be considered as disrupting play and you will be banned from the server. Any players that we suspect of intentionally trying to cause trouble will be permanently banned from the server. If you want to cause trouble, you can do it elsewhere - we have a zero tolerance policy. Whether your behavior is intended to be some kind of joke is totally irrelevant, act like fools and you will be dealt with harshly.

Abusive Behavior and/or Sexual or offensive language

If you are seen directing offensive language, abusive remarks or any other form of inappropriate comments to other players or admins you will be kicked and possibly banned from our server at . This includes inappropriate sexual remarks or chatter. People do not connect to our server to receive abuse or, they connect to play and have fun. Deliberately calling other players “n00b” in an effort to insult their playing abilities is unacceptable and you may be kicked and possibly banned from the server. You were new once, and if you have nothing helpful to say, don’t say anything. Likewise new players that are caught being a nuisance to more experienced players will also be dealt with. If you are asked to leave someone alone do so, if you flood the screen or voice server with chatter you will earn Brig time. Banned for a specific number of days. Repeat the offense and you are worm food in the [J4F] graveyard! Unjustified cheat accusations also fall into this category, if you suspect someone is cheating, take a screenshot of the suspect's ship (if applicable). If this is not practical or possible you will need to call an admin. Do not verbally abuse the cheater, as this will only force him to turn off his cheats or leave the server, which means we will not be able to ban him.

Flooding

We will not tolerate flooding on our server, if you have something to say then say it once only. If you are seen doing any form of flooding you will be kicked and possibly banned.

Downloading Whilst Playing

Do not connect to our server to play a game whilst you are downloading at a rate that will interrupt your connection, it is inconsiderate to the players around you who are unable to hit you properly. Any players showing a high or fluctuating ping similar to that of someone downloading will be removed from the server. Players who have network problems which cause a similar effect should also please consider the other players, although we appreciate that this is not directly your fault, you still choose to ruin the game for the people around you if you connect to our servers. Remember if you are running TeamSpeak Client at the same time as Freelancer to close all other programs or you will cause lag. Also it is preferred you use the push to talk feature in TeamSpeak rather than voice activated.

Clan Tags

Unless you are in the actual clan, please refrain from using their tags. This causes unnecessary hostility and can create a lot of confusion. You risk being banned from the just4fun-ger.Freelancer Server if you choose to ignore this rule. This rule also applies to admin and Admin tags, using either on our server will result in a ban. Clan and Guild Members must use the tag for the Clan or Guild you are associated with. If you have a player you need a tag changed send a mail to eric [at] border-free [dot] net. It may take 24 hours to complete.

Bans

When you are banned from our server you may take the matter up with one of the head Freelancer admins in the forums or by e-mail. If you attempt to evade the ban and we find you on our server, you will be banned again and possibly banned additionally by IP address. If you still persist to evade the ban then we may take the matter up with your ISP.

Admin Decisions

Once an admin takes action against a player on a server, whether it be a warning, a kick or even a ban, that decision is final and not for the remaining players to question. Players who abuse admins will simply be removed from the server. The admins are there to enforce the rules, whether you like the rules or not.

No PvP in Shikoku

Players are not allowed to attack other players in the Shikoku system under any circumstances. This is to give new players a chance to learn the game in relative safety. If you are caught attacking other players in this area you will be kicked and possibly banned from the server.

No Spawn/Dock Killing

You are not allowed to attack players as they dock/undock. Players often have no chance of escape and can be killed repeatedly, which eventually forces them to leave the server. It is considered a flaw in the overall design of Freelancer and anyone engaged in such an activity will be banned on sight.

Important

You are expected to use common sense when engaging other players. Attacking players that are significantly outnumbered and/or outclassed may result in you being kicked and possibly banned from the server. The admin will use his or her best judgment in deciding whether players have been unfairly killed and will take action accordingly.

Prewarnings

Before you kill a player you have to give him a signal that he get attacked by you. So that he has a real chance to defend hisself. If you dont give warnings you could get kicked, banned or other nice things.

Code of Conduct

Player’s role-playing as Pirates, Traders, or Hunters, must follow the Code of Conduct outlined within your specific Guild or Clan. All Freelancers non-clan Members simply follow the rules of the server and must only abide by the Server rules i.e. No PvP in Shikoku System.

Taxing Rules

under lvl 20 no taxing allowed

lvl 21 to lvl 29 - you can ask a maximum of 10.000 $

lvl 30 to lvl 39 - you can ask a maximum of 100.000 $

lvl 40 to lvl 89 - you can ask a maximum of 200.000 $

If you arrogate someone for more Tax or for tax outside of this borders, you get consequneces.