Clarification on rules

[Modnoc]

======= NOTICE FOR HELP =======

Player(s) with issue? (steam name)
=> Modnoc

Server? (EU or NA)
=> EU & NA

On which Playfield?
=> ALL

1. Are players allowed to be in different factions in EU & NA?
2. Are factions allowed different alliances in EU & NA?
3. Are you randomly allowed to change your player name?

[Dr.Dark]

@Modnoc

• Are players allowed to be in different factions in EU & NA?
• Are factions allowed different alliances in EU & NA?
• Are you randomly allowed to change your player name?

Hey, yes, yes and yes

[NuclearDeaths]

I believe this was covered before in a issue when jvi asked for clarification on name changes rules.

[Modnoc]

Thank you very much for the confirmation on all 3 items above. Much appreciated.

[RexXxuS]

@Modnoc

• Are players allowed to be in different factions in EU & NA?
• Are factions allowed different alliances in EU & NA?
• Are you randomly allowed to change your player name?

All of those have some foot print though. To be found in the rules.

[Chaotic]

I think this covers all questions.

2. Fairplay & Gameplay

Prologue PvP means Player versus Player. While HWS has Instances and Events where assets are provided and replaced, the classic suvival PvP experience means that a player can lose everything, he/she spent many hours to gather it. This can make PvP emotional. Thus the key to success is preparation and planning. PvE means Player versus Environment. While PvE is mostly safer that PvP, there are also situations where you might lose a lot of your progress because of a bug or bad game mechanic. …

3. Behavior & Chat

1. Language & Chat 1.1 Language Use You are free to use any language in global chat. However, we recommend using English so that everyone can understand and participate. If someone speaks a language you don’t understand, simply mute them by pressing B and clicking the speaker icon next to their name. While other languages are tolerated, using vulgar language, insults, or offensive content in any language will result in a warning, followed by punishment if the behavior continues. Note: The sa…

2.5 and 3.4 mainly

[Modnoc]

““All of those have some foot print though. To be found in the rules.””

So what do you mean by that can you clarify are these answers not clear cut?

[420Inc_Space_Ranger]

What’s the problem!?

[RexXxuS]

Ah, sure. Thought it’s known.

@Modnoc

Are players allowed to be in different factions in EU & NA?

Yes, allowed. If this is met:

@RexXxuS

5.2 You are not allowed to split a big faction into smaller to circumvent our Limit system (gain more vessels to steamroll the enemy)

@Modnoc

Are factions allowed different alliances in EU & NA?

Yes, but same as above

@Modnoc

Are you randomly allowed to change your player name?

Yes, but as happened already not like this:

@RexXxuS

This, of course, applies to faction names as well. We also reserve the right to warn / ban accounts that have the obvious intent to cover identity or other suspicious activity.

[TacoIsland]

I take issue with #3, its unfair, unjust and against everything I try to do on HWS.

Cannibals are people too, you know.