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	[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metagaming_%28role-playing_games%29 Metagaming (Wikipedia)]		[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metagaming_%28role-playing_games%29 Metagaming (Wikipedia)]

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ISHARON: /* Examples of OOC Behavior */

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Examples of OOC Behavior

ISHARON: /* Game Mechanics and Policy */

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Game Mechanics and Policy

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	====Game Mechanics and Policy====		====Game Mechanics and Policy====

	Discussion of the game's mechanics or ~~systems~~ that characters are not capable of knowing. For example, the consent rules do not exist as far as characters are concerned. (Those are just rules that players have to follow.)<br>		Discussion of the game's mechanics, system, or rules that characters are not capable of knowing. For example, the consent rules do not exist as far as characters are concerned. (Those are just rules that players have to follow.)<br>
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	The primary objection to discussing mathematical information (such as numerical values of statistics and skills) is that the numbers are merely an imperfect model of a character. The model exists for the benefit of the system, which is basically a glorified system of dice. The character does not think of himself as a collection of numbers, just as it would not occur to his player to say that he has 100 ranks in driving.<br>		The primary objection to discussing mathematical information (such as numerical values of statistics and skills) is that the numbers are merely an imperfect model of a character. The model exists for the benefit of the system, which is basically a glorified system of dice. The character does not think of himself as a collection of numbers, just as it would not occur to his player to say that he has 100 ranks in driving.<br>

ISHARON: /* Inappropriate Syntax/Vocabulary */

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Inappropriate Syntax/Vocabulary

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	*referring to outdoor locations as "rooms"		*referring to outdoor locations as "rooms"

	<nowiki>*</nowiki>There is some debate about what can actually be conveyed via gwethdesuan. Purists will often limit this to words, since the actual gweth messaging is, "Your mind ''hears'' so-and-so ''thinking''." Other players, including some GMs, expand that to include other human sounds, such as laughter. However, most role-players regard attempts to convey facial expressions (such as smirking) or actions (such as hugging) as inappropriate for gwethdesuans, since you cannot hear such things.		<nowiki>*</nowiki>There is some debate about what can actually be conveyed via gwethdesuan. Purists will often limit this to words, since the actual gweth messaging is, "Your mind ''hears'' so-and-so ''thinking''." Other players, including some GMs, expand that to include other human sounds, such as laughter. However, most role-players regard attempts to convey facial expressions (such as smirking) or actions (such as hugging) as inappropriate for gwethdesuans, since you cannot hear such things.<br>
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			The safest approach is to include only text that a person would normally speak out loud. (Emoticons/emoji and netspeak are arguably OOC, not only because they are too modern, but because they are not normally included in natural speech.)

	===Inconsistent Behavior===		===Inconsistent Behavior===

ISHARON: /* Game Mechanics */

2017-05-07T20:18:47Z

Game Mechanics

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	Metagaming is allowing one's character to discuss or act upon knowledge that he should not have.		Metagaming is allowing one's character to discuss or act upon knowledge that he should not have.

	====Game Mechanics====		====Game Mechanics and Policy====

	Discussion of the game's mechanics or systems that characters are not capable of knowing. For example, the consent rules do not exist as far as characters are concerned. (Those are just rules that players have to follow.)<br>		Discussion of the game's mechanics or systems that characters are not capable of knowing. For example, the consent rules do not exist as far as characters are concerned. (Those are just rules that players have to follow.)<br>
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	*item "tiers"		*item "tiers"
	*commands		*commands
			*discussions about what is or is not OOC

	<nowiki>*</nowiki>Although the ~~term~~ "Premium" is OOC, most people consider "Estate Holder" to be an acceptable ~~alternative~~.		<nowiki>*</nowiki>Although the terms "Premium" and "free to play" are OOC, most people consider "Estate Holder" and "explorer" to be acceptable alternatives.

	====Use of Outside Information====		====Use of Outside Information====

ISHARON: /* Inappropriate Syntax/Vocabulary */

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Inappropriate Syntax/Vocabulary

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	Examples:		Examples:
	*leetspeak: replacing ordinary letters with numbers symbols (for example, "mi1grym's w34p0ns")		*leetspeak: replacing ordinary letters with numbers symbols (for example, "mi1grym's w34p0ns")
	*~~netspeak~~/~~textspeak~~ and emoticons		*Internet slang/chatspeak and emoticons
	using symbols for emphasis (for example, "!!!** SELLING ***!!!")		using symbols for emphasis (for example, "!!!** SELLING ***!!!")
	*using symbols as abbreviations (for example, "That sword costs way too much $$!")		*using symbols as abbreviations (for example, "That sword costs way too much $$!")

ISHARON: /* Inappropriate Syntax/Vocabulary */

2016-09-09T07:38:22Z

Inappropriate Syntax/Vocabulary

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	*referring to outdoor locations as "rooms"		*referring to outdoor locations as "rooms"

	<nowiki>*</nowiki>There is some debate about what can actually be conveyed via gwethdesuan. Purists will often limit this to words, since the actual gweth messaging is, "Your mind ''hears'' so-and-so ''thinking''." Other players, including some GMs, expand that to include other human sounds, such as laughter. However, most role-players regard attempts to convey facial expressions (such as smirking) or actions (such as hugging) as ~~in appropriate~~ for gwethdesuans, since you cannot hear such things.		<nowiki>*</nowiki>There is some debate about what can actually be conveyed via gwethdesuan. Purists will often limit this to words, since the actual gweth messaging is, "Your mind ''hears'' so-and-so ''thinking''." Other players, including some GMs, expand that to include other human sounds, such as laughter. However, most role-players regard attempts to convey facial expressions (such as smirking) or actions (such as hugging) as inappropriate for gwethdesuans, since you cannot hear such things.

	===Inconsistent Behavior===		===Inconsistent Behavior===

ISHARON: /* Inappropriate Syntax/Vocabulary */

2016-09-09T07:33:03Z

Inappropriate Syntax/Vocabulary

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	*referring to outdoor locations as "rooms"		*referring to outdoor locations as "rooms"

	<nowiki>*</nowiki>There is some debate about what can actually be conveyed via gwethdesuan. Purists will often limit this to words, since the actual gweth messaging is, "Your mind ''hears'' so-and-so ''thinking''." Other players, including some GMs, expand that to include ~~anything~~ ~~that~~ ~~you could hear~~, such as laughter. ~~Physical~~ actions ~~and~~ ~~visual~~ ~~imagery~~ ~~are~~ ~~often~~ ~~considered~~ to be ~~OOC~~.		<nowiki>*</nowiki>There is some debate about what can actually be conveyed via gwethdesuan. Purists will often limit this to words, since the actual gweth messaging is, "Your mind ''hears'' so-and-so ''thinking''." Other players, including some GMs, expand that to include other human sounds, such as laughter. However, most role-players regard attempts to convey facial expressions (such as smirking) or actions (such as hugging) as in appropriate for gwethdesuans, since you cannot hear such things.

	===Inconsistent Behavior===		===Inconsistent Behavior===

ISHARON: /* Titles and Profession Flags */

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Titles and Profession Flags

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	This reputation -- and people's reactions to it -- are IC. However, explicitly referring to a person's "profession flag" or "title" (for example, "Bob is wearing the Warrior Mage title") would be OOC, because words are not "floating around your head for anyone to see."<br>		This reputation -- and people's reactions to it -- are IC. However, explicitly referring to a person's "profession flag" or "title" (for example, "Bob is wearing the Warrior Mage title") would be OOC, because words are not "floating around your head for anyone to see."<br>
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	It is also considered OOC for someone to ''~~demonstrate~~'' that he is a member of a particular guild through the use of his profession flag. (As a player, you may know that the profession flag cannot be faked, but your character is not aware of these mechanics.)		It is also considered OOC for someone to ''prove'' that he is a member of a particular guild through the use of his profession flag. (As a player, you may know that the profession flag cannot be faked, but your character is not aware of these mechanics.)

	===Inappropriate Syntax/Vocabulary===		===Inappropriate Syntax/Vocabulary===

ISHARON: /* Titles and Profession Flags */

2015-07-26T04:26:58Z

Titles and Profession Flags

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	This reputation -- and people's reactions to it -- are IC. However, explicitly referring to a person's "profession flag" or "title" (for example, "Bob is wearing the Warrior Mage title") would be OOC, because words are not "floating around your head for anyone to see."<br>		This reputation -- and people's reactions to it -- are IC. However, explicitly referring to a person's "profession flag" or "title" (for example, "Bob is wearing the Warrior Mage title") would be OOC, because words are not "floating around your head for anyone to see."<br>
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	It is also considered OOC for someone to ~~_demonstrate_~~ that he is a member of a particular guild through the use of his profession flag. (As a player, you may know that the profession flag cannot be faked, but your character is not aware of these mechanics.)		It is also considered OOC for someone to ''demonstrate'' that he is a member of a particular guild through the use of his profession flag. (As a player, you may know that the profession flag cannot be faked, but your character is not aware of these mechanics.)

	===Inappropriate Syntax/Vocabulary===		===Inappropriate Syntax/Vocabulary===

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	Examples:		Examples:
	*Web sites ("scrolls"), instant messaging systems ("pigeons"), and e-mail<br>		*Web sites ("scrolls"), chats, instant messaging systems ("pigeons"), and e-mail<br>
	*Pop culture, current events, and history		*Pop culture, current events, and history
	*Fictional works not contained within DragonRealms		*Fictional works not contained within DragonRealms
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	Examples:		Examples:
	*knowledge gained from outside sources, such as Web sites and ~~IMs~~		*knowledge gained from outside sources, such as Web sites and chats
	*knowledge gained through alternate characters. (Just because one character knows something does not mean that the player's other characters know it.)		*knowledge gained through alternate characters. (Just because one character knows something does not mean that the player's other characters know it.)
	*explicitly referring to someone's title or profession flag (see below)		*explicitly referring to someone's title or profession flag (see below)
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	This reputation -- and people's reactions to it -- are IC. However, explicitly referring to a person's "profession flag" or "title" (for example, "Bob is wearing the Warrior Mage title") would be OOC, because words are not "floating around your head for anyone to see."<br>		This reputation -- and people's reactions to it -- are IC. However, explicitly referring to a person's "profession flag" or "title" (for example, "Bob is wearing the Warrior Mage title") would be OOC, because words are not "floating around your head for anyone to see."<br>
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	It is also considered OOC for someone to ''prove'' that he is a member of a particular guild through the use of his profession flag. (As a player, you may know that the profession flag cannot be faked, but your character is not aware of these mechanics.)		It is also considered OOC for someone to ''prove'' that he is a member of a particular guild through the use of his profession flag or profile. (As a player, you may know that the profession flag cannot be faked, but your character is not aware of these mechanics.)

	===Inappropriate Syntax/Vocabulary===		===Inappropriate Syntax/Vocabulary===