OOC Rules

Contact with OOC staff

Our members of OOC staff give their time to Mischief Managed on a voluntary basis.

Within Mischief Managed’s discord server we have a channel called ”tag-a-staff”, if you need to speak directly with a member of OOC staff please tag the appropriate team and a member, when available, will Directly Message (DM) you. Please do not DM a staff member directly as often they are busy doing other things and do not need pressure putting on them to stop what they are doing to respond when there are others who may be available to reply. Please do not ask for specific staff members, if a specific staff member is required the message will be passed onto them.

Inworld we have ”status boards” which you can click and it will message OOC staff in a private channel so that they are aware someone inworld requires assistance. Please do not IM a staff member directly as often they are busy doing other things and do not need pressure putting on them to stop what they are doing to respond when there are others who may be available to reply.

Please do not take advantage of friendships to DM/IM your friends regarding OOC staff reasons.

Repeat offenders of the above are liable to receive a strike.

The exception to this is if you are applying a character and need to directly IM your ALO. Please do not DM them on discord.

OOC Punishment System

The OOC Punishment System is how we manage OOC rule breaking at Mischief Managed. Punishments are only applied to OOC infractions (playing IC pranks on fellow students might result in detention but is never in danger of OOC punishment), and only ADMINS may deal with them. Should an Admin believe a roleplayer is breaking a sim rule in such a way that punishment should be applied, the Admins will then contact the person in question, as there are always two sides to every story.

The OOC punishment system is not account based therefore if you break a rule on one account the punishments will be handed to you as the player yourself no matter the account you were using. Failure to comply with the rules will result in ALL accounts being banned from the sim.

All strikes are given by Mischief Managed’s official account HogwartsMischiefManaged Resident, official warnings may be given by a moderator. Any punishment received by any other account should be questioned by contacting the Administration directly. The following are against the rules at Mischief Managed:

  • Inappropriate clothing (revealing, sexual or inappropriate for underage characters to wear)
  • Sexually oriented items (Muggle or wizard porn magazines)
  • Alcohol (Alcohol is only allowed to be drank by adults. Alcohol is not allowed to be drank in Hogwarts itself unless at dinner time at the staff table, the staff room or private offices and/or rooms. Butterbeer is not alcoholic and should not be roleplayed as such.)
  • Drugs (includes suggestive material, this includes the usage of Euphoria as a replacement for a high, roleplaying of addiction to potions and/or drug related items is not allowed.)
  • Unapproved tattoos on students
  • Piercings as outlined in the dresscode rules
  • Prim genitalia or breasts
  • Inappropriate RP (streaking, stripping, any sexual remarks or roleplay when under 18, roleplay of serious abuse, offensive or mocking roleplay based upon stereotypes of sexuality, race, mental health, physical health, disability etc )
  • Insulting other members OOCly
  • Stalking other members OOCly
  • Harassing other members OOCly
  • Taking IC to OOC
  • Creating a hostile environment
  • Ignoring OOC Staff direction or advice
  • Outing alts or abilities against the wishes of the roleplayer, abilities may be outed IC with evidence that you have non-metagamed IC knowledge of it, if questioned we will ask for proof that you have knowledge of this. 
  • Failure to act within the limitations of your character, and failure to respond to others (including NPC creatures), appropriately
  • Purchasing, finding, or harvesting items in an area you have no IC means of accessing (eg. the doors were locked and you have no way around them such as access to secret passages)
  • Not declaring your alts on applying to the sim. THIS INCLUDES CURRENT AND PAST CHARACTERS.
  • Clothing that may affect someone else’s running performance. e.g. full bright/glow, particle effects, etc
  • Exploiting or misusing any MM script, or using unapproved 3rd party scripts to give your character(s) an advantage
  • Using the HUD to benefit your alts (sending money or items to your alts)
  • Using Roleplay to Benefit your alts – unless you can evidence roleplay between your alts
  • Teleporting around the castle; you can’t apparate in Hogwarts or on the castle grounds, so please don’t do it! The only instance that direct teleporting is permissible is when you are running late to a class (less than 5 minutes to spare) and ICly would be on time.
  • Leaving items rezzed on sim
  • Using AI to write applications or create RP posts
  • Wearing heavily scripted accessories (i.e. pets) during large sim events; classes, feasts, parties, etc
  • Going afk/OOC in public spaces
  • Not abiding by the sim dresscode rules
  • Not abiding by the sim roleplay etiquette and rules
  • Not abiding by the sim rental agreement

On Character Death

Your IC actions have IC consequences, there are differing OOC rules regarding death for adults and students as outlined below.

Adults:
– If you try and kill indiscriminately, don’t expect it to go in your favour. Always be prepared for the IC consequences you may face. In certain cases should a RPer not consent to death. For example, your character being attacked for no valid IC reason, then it will be up to RPD to decide if you character has a right to life.
– Additionally, players may work out plots amongst themselves and give OOC consent to another player to kill them which does NOT need RPD approval. However, RPD holds the right to request proof of the consent should discrepancies arise.
– If a player wishes to kill another player without telling that player which adds a higher sense of danger, then a plot must be submitted to RPD documenting their RP and providing adequate proof that the RP makes sense and was sufficient enough for actual death. This MUST be approved by RPD.
– In any event in which multiple people are going to be attacked by one RPer or more, meaning multiple character deaths, you MUST seek RPD approval
– Any attempted killing of a student requires RPD approval and should be submitted as a plot, without exception.

Students:
Whilst we aim to avoid students dying, stupid games win stupid prizes. In the event that a child gets involved in a situation clearly out of their capacity to handle, they may end up mauled/dismembered/killed at RPD discretion. This includes but is not limited to trying to kiss a werewolf, punch a dementor, sweet talk a dark wizard, or dance on a disintegration barrier.

Calendar and Scheduling

Scheduled events must end at the time that has been stated on the calendar, as a courtesy to other players who may wish to use the space you are occupying. As well, people plan their time and have expectations as to how long an event is going to last based on what is on the calendar. If you go over by 5-10 minutes to wrap things up, that’s ok! Events must also not carry on in an “unofficial” capacity after the time, for example adding on an “unofficial” quidditch practice immediately after an official one. If you wish for your class, club, practice, etc, to go longer than what is ordinarily permitted (1 hour), it must be approved by management ahead of time. In some cases, such as parties, it may be permissible for the event to not have an explicit end time, but this must be agreed upon with management prior to scheduling.

Unoccupied Spaces and Unofficial Events

If there is nothing else scheduled after your event you may continue to use the space in an unofficial capacity, however the initial event must be wrapped up and dismissed first. For example a professor may elect to stay behind in their classroom to chat with students so long as there is nothing going on after their class, or you may stay on the pitch after practice to continue to casually take shots. This is not intended to be a continuation of your event.

If your event has ended and another group wishes to use the space you were previously occupying, you are expected to give way to them as a courtesy. Scheduling conflicts and disputes over space should be taken to Moderators, who will have the final say.

Roleplay Rules & Etiquette

Please see the “Roleplay Rules & Etiquette” Page for further information

HUD Titlers

Mischief Managed’s titler rules are to avoid metagaming and to keep the size of one’s titler to a minimum to avoid breaking immersion

What can go in Titlers?

Abilities

Non visible abilities are allowed in your titler but not ALL abilities. Be wary on this as having your ability in a titler could lead to metagaming and have people react differently to you.

  • A Veela will have their ability in their titler because their presence can cause a reaction in other students (unless said students are immune to Veela effects i.e a housemate of theirs could be immune to the effects due to them dulling over time)
  • A metamorph who has taken another shape can put that they have morphed in their titler to avoid accidental metagaming
  • Part Goblins can use this in their titler to differentiate between being a first year and just first year height. Although it can be fun to keep people guessing. Part Goblins have different features than firsties.
  • Transformed Animagi but again, this can be optional due to people metagaming.
  • A werewolf that has been ‘outed’ and their status is common knowledge may have their ability in their titler as this will impact how people react to them

Accents

We understand that people feel it enhances immersion to know what you sound like so please avoid being vague. There are over 60 regional accents in the UK. For example a “northern accent” covers a wide range of accents that all sound very different, and there are at least three “London” accents, so make sure to pick one!

Here is a list of accents that are in the UK: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_dialects_of_the_English_language

Disguises

If you are disguised this can go into your titler so everyone knows you are, and to avoid accidental metagaming.

Injuries/Scars

In the instance that your character has a visible scar or injury (i.e. not hidden by clothing) but you do not have it on your avatar then you may put this into your titler
Don’t forget, if you’re injured a Professor or friend may force you to the Hospital Wing to be treated.

Illness

As above, if the illness would be very visible but you cannot afford/find the appropriate markings on SL itself, you may put it.

Nicknames

Quidditch Position

You may not be world famous yet but your actions on the Quidditch Pitch at Hogwarts could be legendary! You’re likely to be recognised by other students if you’re currently on the house team

What can’t go in titlers?

We ask that the following be avoided as they may be unnecessary, to avoid breaking immersion, or avoid metagaming.

Abilities

Gifted, animal affinity, metamorph (that isn’t in a morphed state), seer, occlumens/legilimens, animagus (in their human form), un-outed-werewolf
These are all invisible abilities that need learning about and should only be found out ICly. They have no physical traits and are always mostly hidden.

House/Year/Age

Unless there’s a glitch with your HUD, the HUD is designed to tell us this.

Random things about your character

Smells

Unless you have quite doused yourself or swam in Lynx Africa (Axe), or had someone roll you in dragon dung, please avoid personal scents in your titler. This can be put into your profile pick about your character if you have one.

Punishment System

1ST OFFENCE

  • Punishment: Official recorded warning via notecard from the Administration

2ND OFFENCE

  • Official recorded strike notified via notecard from the Administration.

3RD OFFENCE

  • Temporary banned from the sim for a decided amount of time depending on severity of the action to warrant punishment.

4TH OFFENCE

  • Permanent ban from the sim on all accounts associated with the sim and removal from all groups.

INSTANT PERMABAN

  • Poaching members for other roleplay sims and/or advertisement of any roleplay sim without prior approval of the Administration
  • Sharing and redistributing scams through websites, objects and/or links of any kind
  • Nudity with refusal to dress
  • Harassment or verbal abuse towards sim OOC staff
  • Trolling, destruction of sim and/or groups
  • Constant harassing roleplayers OOCly
  • Any display of homophobia, transphobia, sexism, racism etc in either IMs to another player, staff member,  visitor or publicly in all groups associated with Mischief Managed. THIS INCLUDES ANY IC PORTRAYAL OF HOMOPHOBIA, TRANSPHOBIA, OR RACISM
  • Ageplay of any kind, all those caught age playing will be reported to Linden Labs
  • Posting of offensive material whether it be writing or pictures such as but not limited to porn, gore, animal cruelty, human cruelty, abuse, drug abuse and alcohol abuse in any or all groups associated with Mischief Managed

APPEALING A DECISION

You are as a player welcome to appeal any decision of punishment the Administration of the sim have given you. At any time that you feel the decision is wrong you are more than welcome to submit an appeal. If you feel that you have been banned out of any malicious intent (altered evidence) or incorrect information (you have not given your side of the story) then you can appeal.

However, appeals are decided at the prerogative of the Administration and are discussed as a team. Should they find that there is no evidence supporting your appeal it will be denied.

WHO IS DECIDING THE PUNISHMENTS?

The Administration team are responsible for discussing the issue at hand and deciding whether or not the situation calls for punishment. It should be reminded that not one Administrator is responsible for punishments and a vote is taken to determine if someone is to be punished. As per rules dictate a majority vote is needed for this to pass. If the majority of the Administration team do not feel a situation necessarily needs punishment the case will be dropped. This system is to prevent any unfairness to our roleplayers or fear of retribution from one person. 

Please note that OOC staff are not allowed to issue strikes, bans or official warnings. They are allowed to suggest that you may be breaking one of the rules above and report it directly to the Administrators.

HOW DO I REPORT SOMEONE?

If you feel someone is breaking the rules then you can submit a report to any of the Administrators or OOC staff on the sim. Once the report has been submitted either by notecard or IM it will be escalated to the entire Admin team.

Please note that we make decisions based on evidence only and do not take hearsay or he said/she said scenarios into consideration. We ask that all roleplayers provide proof of someone breaking the rules. Any complaint submitted without evidence will not be looked further into until time that evidence can be provided.

Disclaimer

Anything typed in local chat or submitted via the HUD while on a Mischief Managed SIM should be considered public and may be processed and potentially stored in an encrypted state, for technical purposes for a period of up to 30 days.