Code of Conduct for StoryForgers

Every StoryForgers Game Master and every participant in a StoryForgers game agrees to the following code of conduct when playing both public and private games online, in private homes, and in public or private venue rentals.

Player Engagement Policy

StoryForgers will never act inappropriately towards fellow players or game hosts in pre-game chats, post-game discussions, or during the game. If a player displays offensive behaviour towards StoryForgers or other players and hosts, the StoryForgers Game Master reserves the right to remove that player from the game or cancel the game without providing a refund.

Safe Space and Code of Conduct

StoryForgers and every Game Master working on behalf of StoryForgers reserve the right to halt or cancel any game without a refund if a player's actions are deemed overly aggressive or violent towards other players and non-player characters, or if extremely inappropriate behaviour occurs, as determined by StoryForgers or the Game Master. This includes, but is not limited to, acts of sexual violence, torture, mutilation, murder, or any inappropriate behaviour involving a minor, whether real or imaginary.

StoryForgers will not engage in discussions of sexual, racist, or homophobic fantasies. Our gaming tables, both online and offline, are safe spaces. Any form of bullying, racism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, bestiality, or body shaming directed at the Game Master, other players, or the characters they portray will result in a lifetime suspension from our games and the immediate termination of a session. In situations that may be perceived as unsafe, we always choose to support the individual who feels the situation is unsafe when in doubt.

The use of drugs is prohibited at gaming tables. An alcoholic drink is permitted, but in cases of excessive drunkenness, the Game Master reserves the right to terminate the session prematurely.

Online Conduct

StoryForgers will visually introduce themselves on screen to fellow players and reserve the right to turn off their video if they consider it necessary for the game or to uphold professionalism. Any communication with public groups, unless agreed upon by all players, will be conducted with respect for the players' privacy, and blind carbon copy (BCC) emails will be used to protect fellow players and their email addresses.