IC profanity has been a topic of internal discussion for some time. While we do not wish a draconian system which prohibits it in all circumstances, we are also concerned that excessive use of this sort of language tends to replace roleplay instead of augmenting it. This rules update is intended to improve the overall level of roleplay without hamstringing the ability of players to play characters who are a little rough around the edges.

Added to the rules:
* Offensive language is prohibited or discouraged, depending on use. See the helpfile on LANGUAGE for details. Sexual harrassment is not tolerated.

The new LANGUAGE helpfile:
Carrion Fields is dedicated to providing a pleasant gaming experience to all of its players, regardless of their background. Some of our players are minors, and others have varying sensitivity to obscene language. Experience has taught us that such language rarely adds to roleplaying, and often detracts from it. As such:

1) Language which denigrates people of a particular real-life race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, etc. is unacceptable.

2) Excessive use of profane language describing sexual or excretory bodily functions is also unacceptable, particularly when directed at specific individuals.

3) Sexual harrassment will not be tolerated. If both parties do not consent to the speech/socials/emotes, then don't do them.

As with all rules, enforcement is subject to the judgement of the Immortal staff, and failure to comply with the above may result in punishment, including denial of the offending character.

(The old LANGUAGE helpfile is now under SPEECH.)

valguarnera@carrionfields.com