[Rules] Silkroad Online

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[Rules] Silkroad Online

Hello!

In addition to the , which have to be observed across all sections, following regulations apply for the Silkroad Online. Possible rule violations can be reported by using button. Whenever a regulation is violated, immediate punishment - depending on the severity of violation - in form of either warning or infraction can be inflicted. More details regarding this can be found in .

• A chat room(call it Discord, Skype, Teamspeak or merely a IRC) will be allowed to be advertised on a thread. This means that you are free to create a chat room and advertise it along with your thread
• DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) is both not allowed on the forum and also considered a federal crime by many governments (Germany and US being the ones mostly mentioned here). By the same reason, those requesting DDoS services will be treated as DDoSers as well, hence the rules of the forum will apply.

How to report multiple threads:

 Guide

The best way we can do a report like this is using the thread ID only.

The thread ID can be found on the URL:


and on the DOM objects



What I want you to do is that instead of reporting a complete URL, just post something like this



this way, using a thread redirect: ID, we can do this easier.

Important links:

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Private SRO Main Discussions / Questions Rules

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• Please do not advertise your server on this section or refer to a specific project as it's a better choice than others.
  (example: come play with me on xxx, it's the best)
• You can discuss anything related to silkroad including your ideas/suggestions on how to improve privates servers in general.
• If you were scammed on a private server please note that we can not support you with your case, donations on a private server (outside the elitepvpers zone) is your responsibility.
  Please don't submit a thread on this section with (I was scammed on xXx, don't join it)

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SRO Hacks, Bots, Cheats & Exploits / SRO PServer Guides & Releases

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• Trials offer in this area are not longer accepted! Please use the .
  (This rule only affects all newly created topics from 08.12.2020. The current offers will be remain.)

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Private SRO Advertising Rules

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• A link to must be placed somewhere on your website if you want to advertise your private server.
  Any advertisement will be deleted if the moderator doesn't find the link on the given website. Please make sure that the website where you've placed the epvp link is viewable without the need to register.
• Only 1 advertising thread for each server is allowed. Multiple threads will be removed and punished with a warning/infraction.
  Suggestion: Only people from the server team should advertise a server to avoid any misunderstanding.
• Stealing other thread's content is not allowed. such as Introduction text, skill/event description, logos or any similar will not be tolerated and marked as a violation to our section rules.
  You can contact one of the section Moderators in case if you took the author's permission to use it.
• The thread MUST have a website posted, or the thread will be closed. No Facebook links allowed.
• Bumping your own advertising or question thread is only allowed once a day (24 hours), You can use this button
• Add backlinks before you advertise your server here!
• We don't accept hamachi servers advertise, as well as any proxy-based ones, as we cannot check for a backlink, specially if the networks are full, or that the administrator wont let us in.
• Do not advertise other servers in another member's advertisement.
• Your server MUST be ready after 14 days from the date you submit your thread officially or in open beta phase.
• Refrain from commenting in threads with quotes such as "Good luck" or "Good server" they will be considered as spam.
• Pushing other users' threads is forbidden.
• Please consider using our gallery/spoiler option if you're willing to upload more than 5 images or at least separated.
  
• Guide of the advert section is obligatory
  • Images
  • Images must be hosted on:
    • epvpimg.com
    • imgur.com
    • easycapture.com
    • photobucket.com
    • Elitepvpers.com's gallery or Attachement
  • Cannot be posted if:
    • Image is hosted on server's website(free advert)
    • Images redirects somewhere else
• Each server/thread should aim for a minimum runtime of 6 months.
  
• If no uptime of 6 months has been reached, we will automatically prohibit the publication of further threads for 6 months. The release date counts as start date for the cooldown.
  
• After a runtime of 6 months, each server operator is allowed to publish another thread for a new server or relaunch. The same 6 month rule will then apply upon the creation of the new thread. Server networks are therefore generally allowed.
  
• A chat room will ONLY be advertised on said server. Aka, do not spam this chat room on other threads, sections or even PMs. In the PM's case, we encourage that users report any PM that they consider spam
• This said chat MUST be official. This means either the OP (Thread's Creator), Admin/Owner of the server or part of their staff are allowed to advertise this chatroom. This is to avoid multiple users claiming that their chat is the official one when it is clear they aren't part of the staff team
• Chat rooms are optional. You do NOT need to own one in order to open up a server. It is completely fine if you open the server and you only own the website.
  
• It is mandatory to include a VirusTotal scan of the following files upon release of your thread:
  • sro_client.exe
  • Silkroad.exe
  • Replacer.exe
  • Custom.dll
  custom.dll is any dll you'r sro_client is injecting, like for a filter or any other custom modifications.
  
• Servers may no longer be advertised by third parties. Friends or other external persons are considered third parties.
• Servers may no longer be advertised by team members who do not have full decision-making power like moderators, game masters, game admins, board admins, developers or community managers. Responsible are those who are pulling the strings.
• The usage of abandoned or closed server names for a completely new server (no relation to the old one) will be handled within a time frame of 1 year. That means if a server goes inactive for more than 1 year, the name's ok to be taken by anyone. Should the server(s) still exist and is active, the owner of the original server can request a takedown on the new one created by someone unrelated to their project/team.
• Relaunching an old project under a different account and same server name - especially if you operate under the flag of the "old team" - a verification is required, please create a ticket in our Complaint Area to initiate this process. Make sure to do this as soon as possible, as it requires some time and we can't rush things, even if you already published a launch date. It is your responsibility to do this on time.
• Relaunching a server always requires a new thread, whether or not your existing one is within the cooldown.
• Those responsible (mostly server admins or sponsors) need to list a few of their epvp account information, i.e. their usernames and join dates. Also, the listing has to show the names (or pseudonyms) they are using on the server. All these information are collected in the original post.
  1. Team members who got promoted to the server admin rank (or higher) need to be listed accordingly. They are considered responsible persons.
  2. The responsible persons need to be listed even if they have left the team.
  
  Just use a table that provides an overview of the entire team if you want to be on the safe side.
  Template:
  
  

  Username - epvp	Join Date - epvp	Nickname - PServer	Position - PServer
  	04/08/2009	Dave	Server Admin
  	08/23/2013	andii	Head Admin
  	02/23/2011	lestryker	Sponsor
  ____________________	____________________	____________________	____________________

  
  
   BB Code

  [table=head][B]Username - epvp[/B]|[B]Join Date - epvp[/B]|[B]Nickname - PServer[/B]|[B]Position - PServer[/B]
  [URL="https://www.elitepvpers.com/forum/members/1278199-dave.html"]Dave[/URL]|04/08/2009|Dave|Server Admin
  [URL="https://www.elitepvpers.com/forum/members/5483932-andii.html"]andii[/URL]|08/23/2013|andii|Head Admin
  [URL="https://www.elitepvpers.com/forum/members/3289260-lestryker.html"]lestryker[/URL]|02/23/2011|lestryker|Sponsor
  ____________________|____________________|________ ____________|____________________[/table]
  
  If there is no such listing, your thread will not get approved! Remember to keep it up to date!
  

Important Note:

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All cases will be handled individually and will be up to the Moderator's decision to punish/allow them. Not all cases are the same and will not be treated equally for the sake of contex.


Please read before posting your advertisement thread:

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[Spidy.]

#Rules updated

You're no longer allowed to sell/buy accounts on the advertising section, specifically posts that contains ''WTS , WTB , WTT'' on the user's advertising thread will be considered spam.
Please use the section instead and submit your thread there.

[Spidy.]

#Rules updated

[*]Your server MUST be ready after 3 days from the date you submit your thread officially or in beta phase.

To

[*]Your server MUST be ready after 3 days from the date you submit your thread officially or in open beta phase.

[Luke]

Update

Rules removed:

- Only one thread per network

Rules added:

+ Each server should aim for a minimum runtime of 6 months.

+ If no uptime of 6 months has been reached, we will automatically prohibit the publication of further servers for 6 months. The release date counts as start date of the penalty.

+ After a runtime of 6 months, each server operator is allowed to publish another server, as long as the existing server is still maintained. This regulation extends to each additional server. With a third server, for example, the two previously created servers must continue to be operated. Server networks are therefore generally allowed.

[Luke]

Update

Your server MUST be ready after 3 days from the date you submit your thread officially or in open beta phase.

changed to:

Your server MUST be ready after 14 days from the date you submit your thread officially or in open beta phase.

[Devsome]

Rule added:

It is mandatory to include a VirusTotal scan of the following files upon release of your thread:

• sro_client.exe
• Silkroad.exe
• Replacer.exe
• Custom.dll

custom.dll is any dll you'r sro_client is injecting, like for a filter or any other custom modifications.

[Devsome]

• Servers may no longer be advertised by third parties. Friends or other external persons are considered third parties.
• Servers may no longer be advertised by team members who do not have full decision-making power like moderators, game masters, game admins, board admins, developers or community managers. Responsible are those who are pulling the strings.
• Those responsible (mostly server admins or sponsors) need to list a few of their epvp account information, i.e. their usernames and join dates. Also, the listing has to show the names (or pseudonyms) they are using on the server. All these information are collected in the original post.
  1. Team members who got promoted to the server admin rank (or higher) need to be listed accordingly. They are considered responsible persons.
  2. The responsible persons need to be listed even if they have left the team.
  
  Just use a table that provides an overview of the entire team if you want to be on the safe side.
  Template:
  
  

  Username - epvp	Join Date - epvp	Nickname - PServer	Position - PServer
  	04/08/2009	Dave	Server Admin
  	08/23/2013	andii	Head Admin
  	02/23/2011	lestryker	Sponsor
  ____________________	____________________	____________________	____________________

  
  
   BB Code

  [table=head][B]Username - epvp[/B]|[B]Join Date - epvp[/B]|[B]Nickname - PServer[/B]|[B]Position - PServer[/B]
  [URL="https://www.elitepvpers.com/forum/members/1278199-dave.html"]Dave[/URL]|04/08/2009|Dave|Server Admin
  [URL="https://www.elitepvpers.com/forum/members/5483932-andii.html"]andii[/URL]|08/23/2013|andii|Head Admin
  [URL="https://www.elitepvpers.com/forum/members/3289260-lestryker.html"]lestryker[/URL]|02/23/2011|lestryker|Sponsor
  ____________________|____________________|________ ____________|____________________[/table]
  
  If there is no such listing, your thread will not get approved! Remember to keep it up to date!

[Devsome]

SRO Hacks, Bots, Cheats & Exploits / SRO PServer Guides & Releases

• Trials offer in this area are not longer accepted! Please use the .
  (This rule only affects all newly created topics from 08.12.2020. The current offers will be remain.)

[PortalDark]

We are making a small change to the 6 month rule over at SRO's . This changes were discussed with some members and the Admin team, and we decided the old rules were weirdly worded, and thus could create loopholes and confusion with those trying to open a new thread

Old Rule

Each server should aim for a minimum runtime of 6 months.

If no uptime of 6 months has been reached, we will automatically prohibit the publication of further servers for 6 months. The release date counts as start date of the penalty.

After a runtime of 6 months, each server operator is allowed to publish another server, as long as the existing server is still maintained. This regulation extends to each additional server. With a third server, for example, the two previously created servers must continue to be operated. Server networks are therefore generally allowed.

Changed to:

Each server/thread should aim for a minimum runtime of 6 months.

If no uptime of 6 months has been reached, we will automatically prohibit the publication of further threads for 6 months. The release date counts as start date for the cooldown.

After a runtime of 6 months, each server operator is allowed to publish another thread. The same 6 month rule will then apply upon the creation of the new thread. Server networks are therefore generally allowed.

Removed text:

This regulation extends to each additional server. With a third server, for example, the two previously created servers must continue to be operated.

The following update to the rules was made to fix wording issues and make it clear that we follow up the thread's creation date rather than the uptime of the server alone.

All the changes are highlighted in BOLD

[Devsome]

Update

After a runtime of 6 months, each server operator is allowed to publish another thread.

change to:

After a runtime of 6 months, each server operator is allowed to publish another thread for a new server or relaunch.

[Luke]

Update

Removed:

You're no longer allowed to sell/buy accounts on the advertising section, specifically posts that contains ''WTS , WTB , WTT'' on the user's advertising thread will be considered spam.
Please use the section instead and submit your thread there.

Meanwhile everyone and their mother should know that we have our TBM forums for trading related threads.

Added:

All cases will be handled individually and will be up to the Moderator's decision to punish/allow them. Not all cases are the same and will not be treated equally for the sake of Contex.

[Luke]

Over the past days, we have received many reports on users taking ownership of a server's name that they do not own.
Tracking down EVERY single server posted is hard, so we will need to rely alot of user reports to enforce the following:

1. The usage of abandoned or closed server names for a completely new server (no relation to the old one) will be handled within a time frame of 1 year. That means if a server goes inactive for more than 1 year, the name's ok to be taken by anyone. Should the server(s) still exist and is active, the owner of the original server can request a takedown on the new one created by someone unrelated to their project/team.

2. Relaunching an old project under a different account and same server name - especially if you operate under the flag of the "old team" - a verification is required, please create a ticket in our to initiate this process. Make sure to do this as soon as possible, as it requires some time and we can't rush things, even if you already published a launch date. It is your responsibility to do this on time.

This rule will not be retroactive immediately, but we encourage server owners to change the title immediately.

[Luke]

A number of server owners have attempted to circumvent the 6 month rule by editing old threads to launch new servers or relaunch existing ones. Such threads have been closed upon detection, either through user reports or by our moderation team. In light of recent confusion surrounding this matter, we have decided to implement a rule for all servers to streamline and enforce this policy moving forward.

Added:

Relaunching a server always requires a new thread, whether or not your existing one is within the cooldown.