{StormTroopers DoD Clan}

[01.01] Maturity:

Updated: Nov, 11 2006

As a member of $T you are required to show a level of maturity while wearing the $T tag. You must conduct yourself as an example to all other players on our server. Remember you are not just representing yourself you are representing the entire clan. Try to show a level of leadership to all players, and set an example of how you expect them to play.

[01.02] Attitude:

Updated: Nov, 11 2006

Everyone has a bad day, everyone has days where they play terrible, and everyone has real life issues that affect their attitude. Whatever the reason, do not bring that attitude and take it out on others. There will always be fun smack talking with other clans and that is acceptable. Just try to keep it clean and professional. If someone starts or picks a fight with you - then you finish it ... but keep it clean and within these rules. If there are reasons you cannot control your attitude, just be quiet or don't play.

[01.03] Complaining:

Updated: Nov, 11 2006

Try to keep complaining and whining on the server to a minimum. We all have times where we cannot seem to shoot anything, but try to keep the complaining to you. Excessive complaining about hacking, hit box issues, camping, etc., will distract other members, and may lead to pub players not returning. Unless you have a legitimate gripe, swear and bitch all you want to yourself, but try to keep the negativity towards others to a minimum, and remember we are all trying to play a game and relax.

[01.04] Language:

Updated: Nov, 14 2006

Foul language and vulgarity are discouraged in open chat. Open chat is defined as "chat that allows non members to see or hear what you are saying." By that definition, it includes both "say" and "team say" commands. Please do not give {$T} a bad name by running around and cussing at everyone - keep it as clean as possible. However, “An occasional bullshit, damn, ass, or other words commonly heard everyday on the public airways should not be considered an offense that requires the necessity for scolding, kicks, and bans.” We are more concerned about those players who find the need to spew excessive vulgarities or racial epithets constantly.

[01.05] Racism:

Updated: Nov, 14 2006

Racist remarks of ANY type of not tolerated and will result in immediate and permanent bans. This includes racial jokes, ethnic slurs, and overt racial epitaphs. It's simple - DON'T DO IT!

[01.06] Camping & Spawn Camping:

Updated: Nov, 19 2006

There will be NO Excessive Spawn camping unless it is during practice, matches, and scrimmages. However, Camping is permitted. If opponents are dumb enough to keep coming back for more by all means take advantage.

[01.07] Other Clans:

Updated: Nov, 14 2006

You are to treat any clan with the same respect they give. This does not mean you can violate any other part of these rules.

[01.08] Cheating/Hacking:

Updated: Nov, 14 2006

Any exploit, program, script, macro, or setting that destroys the original intent of the game is illegal and not allowed. If you have a question about this PLEASE ask as you will not be given a second chance. Any {$T} member found to be cheating will be immediately dismissed from the clan and banned from the server. The use of map exploits is also grounds for dismissal, you may not get a warning so please don't do it.

[01.09] Destroying Posts and/or Information:

Updated: Nov, 14 2006

NO POST on the $T Forums shall be deleted or changed in a way as to distort the content and information that was contained in that post without a justifiable cause. A post may be edited or modified ONLY for purposes of correcting information. If any person(s), including $T members and forum moderators, are found to be destroying information and/or the integrity of these boards by abusing their privileges, then they may be punished accordingly.

[01.10] Unstated Rules:

Updated: Nov, 14 2006

It shall be understood that there are rules that may not necessarily be written here or in the Code of Conduct that may be enforced by the leadership of $T. The council and Plugger and Flash are not bound to only enforce these rules and may enforce an unwritten yet inherent rule at any time.

[02.01] League Rosters and Flex Rosters:

Updated: Nov, 14 2006

League Roster decisions are left up to each leagues individual captain. He may choose any way that he sees fit to determine each weeks match roster. Each captain will then let you know what to do in order to become eligible for the leagues matches. However, if you wish to participate in leagues, you should read the forum on a regular basis to keep up to date with any changes to rosters, practices, match times/days, etc. Finally, Flexible Rosters will be used to assist captains in determining starters and backups for specific matches.

[02.02] Registration:

Updated: Nov, 19 2006

Any $T member may sign up for any league that $T is involved in. It is up to each individual player to register for a specific league. Captains are not responsible for making sure each individual player is registered properly for each league. If you wish to play, you must take the responsibility to express interest in playing.

[02.03] Problems with Captain(s):

Updated: Nov, 14 2006

If at any time, there is a reasonable problem with your captain, you are encouraged to speak to him first. However, if it cannot be resolved you may go to another league captain, and to any member of the Clan Council.

[02.04] Matches:

Updated: Nov, 19 2006

Each week, signing up for each match is done in that league’s forums. All match information will be posted each week prior to the match. The captains for the specific league are in charge of determining lineups for that weeks match. Each captain’s decisions on rosters are final.

[02.05] Match Requirements:

Updated: Nov, 19 2006

On the day of your match you are required to show up for a run through of strategies 30 mins before your match is scheduled to begin. Once the match begins, MM1 chat is NOT allowed. After the other team begins to show up make sure you are on the same team as your captain, and teammates. Do not under any circumstances type ready in console in either half; only a captain may do this. Also Demos are required to be recorded in all matches. Also in scrimmages, recording demos is recommended. Finally, plese read each leagues individual rule regarding SS. If you have any questions contact a league captain as soon as possible.

[02.06] Match Behavior:

Updated: Nov, 19 2006

Any taunting or complaining to the other team is not acceptable during a match; if you are caught doing it you will be punished. Purposeful TK-ing is not allowed in either a winning scenario, or a losing scenario NO MATTER what the circumstance, and violators will be punished accordingly. Finally complaining in a match frowned upon. If you believe the other team is fishy, or hacking, you are allowed and encouraged to talk to your captain after the match is over.

[02.07] Practices:

Updated: Nov, 19 2006

Please read each individual league forum for information on practice days and times. During practices, follow what the Captain’s say and do not hinder the captain’s ability to successfully communicate with the team. If you for any reason cannot attend practice you should inform each captain as to the reasons you cannot attend that week.

[03.00] Clan Council

Updated: Nov, 19 2006

The StormTroopers Council will be made up of past and present captains and will be headed by a Council Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen. All decisions in the clan will be made and go through this council and then approved by Plugger and Flash. Decisions that will be determined will range from recruitment to league rosters and will involve every aspect of the StormTroopers clan. The Council will post regular reports on all council decisions and meetings.

[03.01] Process of determining Council Members:

Updated: Nov, 19 2006

The process to determine council membership will take place every time a player is promoted or demoted into or out of a captain or assistant captain position. Assistants will be voted on an individual basis and will be removed from the council once their assistantship is over. Captains will be given a permanent seat on the Council unless they choose to step down or are removed by the council for any infraction(s). Also special members may be given a council seat at any time after approval from the council.

[03.02] Council Chairman:

Updated: Nov, 19 2006

The Council Chair will head the StormTroopers’ council and will be in charge of the day to day $T operations and league play. He will be in charge of implementation and execution of all rules, regulations, and decisions made by the council as well as running monthly council meetings. The Chair must brief all council members of any major decision made in absence of the council and should pursue council approval before any major decisions are made. The Council Chair will also be responsible for reporting all council decisions to Plugger and Flash on a routine basis to keep them informed as to the decisions being made within $T. The Council Chair will not be directly elected by the council but will be succeeded every three months by his elected Vice-Chair. If it is determined that the Council Chair has not preformed his duties or has abused his powers then the Chair may be removed by a unanimous council vote (excluding the Vice-Chair) or by Plugger and Flash.

[03.03] Council Vice Chairman:

Updated: Nov, 19 2006

The Council Vice-Chair will assist the Council Chair in the day to day operations of the clan, league play, and the council itself. The Vice-Chair will be directly elected by the council every three months after the previous chair has succeeded the former Council Chair. In order to be a candidate for the Vice-Chair position you must be a member of the StormTroopers’ Council. A member may run for Vice-Chairman of the Council for as many terms as he or she chooses. The Council Vice-Chairman may also be removed by a unanimous council vote or by Plugger and Flash.

[04.00] Elite trooper’s requirements & rules

Updated: Nov, 19 2006

Remember that E stands for more than elite. E stands for excellence as well, and that is what we expect from e-troops. You are considered the best of the best in $T, not only in game play, but also in what example you give to other players. Conduct yourselves as the leaders you are supposed to be.

[04.01] Participation:

Updated: Nov, 19 2006

To be an e-troop you must show a pattern of continued participation in the StormTroopers. This involves making practices, and matches, as well as playing on the server.

[04.02] Evaluation:

Updated: Nov, 19 2006

Once you become an e-trooper your evaluation period is not over, you must continue to show the qualities that made you an elite member to begin with, and any member not living up to the standards of an e-troop may have his or her tag removed, after careful consideration.

[04.03] Criteria to become an Elite StormTrooper:

Updated: Nov, 19 2006

Remember elite status is earned, not given, and is by invitation only. Elite status is determined by Plugger. General qualifying characteristics include intense league participation, maturity, skill and above all else, a willingness to sacrifice ones self for the StormTroopers clan, either in game or out.

[05.01] Admin Abuse:

Updated: Nov, 19 2006

Any Admin who is thought to be abusing their Admin Rights will have their admin rights suspended. The server logs will also be checked on a frequent basis for excessive kicking/banning and other Admin abuse. Admins will try to stay low key and not interfere with game play. The admins are there to ensure the server runs smoothly and to deal with those players who insist on ruining everyone's fun.

[05.02] Admin Conduct:

Updated: Nov, 19 2006

1. Do not make any unnecessary map changes. Use voting to get the opinions of players, and respect the outcome.
2. Do not change the server settings.
3. Avoid excessive screen messages.
4. Slapping for no reason.
5. Slaying for no reason.
6. Other Fun Player options for no reason

[05.03] Kicking Players:

Updated: Nov, 19 2006

The Admin should warn players before they are kicked. Excessive kicking will not be tolerated, Server logs and player complaints will be checked and the Admin may lose their rights if the kicking cannot be justified. We suggest that any player that has been kicked be reported to the leaders submit the Name, Time/date, Steam ID and reason for kicking. This will help us keep track of problem players. If a player was kicked because he was AFK there is no need to report this to the leaders.

[05.04] Banning:

Updated: Nov, 19 2006

$T requires that any player that is kicked or banned because of cheats should be reported to the leaders. Name, Time/date, Steam ID and reason for banning are required. This will help us keep track of problem players. This is mandatory. If you Ban and do not report, you are not doing your duty as an admin.
Banning will be done without notice for the following offenses:
1. Cheating: If you are accused of cheating we will watch you closely, if we believe you are cheating then we will warn you to stop. If you continue then you will be banned.
2. Repeated kicks for the reasons stated in the Kicking rules above.
3. Impersonating a member of {$T} or impersonating an admin.
4. Racist or vulgar remarks, comments, or in game names.

[05.05] Admin conduct towards any other $T member:

Updated: Nov, 19 2006

No Admin within $T shall purposely ban or kick any other member of $T for any reason without prior approval from the council or Flash and Plugger. Any member found abusing this rule will immediately have his or her admin taken away or be further punished. Kicking a $T for being AFK for a lengthy period of time is acceptable. Do NOT Kick any $T in Spectator.

[06.00] Officer Rules & Requirements:

Updated: Nov, 20 2006

An officer position is either a Captain or an Assistant Captain. To be considered for an officer position you must demonstrate outstanding characteristics in many ways. They must possess leadership abilities and communication skills. Also you must be active in the forums and participate regularly in league matches, and practices.

[06.01] Positions Evaluated:

Updated: Nov, 20 2006

After each season the officers and their positions will be evaluated on their performance during that season. If we feel you have not lived up to the position you have been appointed you may be removed as captain, or alternate.

[06.02] Matches and Practices:

Updated: Nov, 20 2006

If you are an officer you should be at all practices and matches for your corresponding league. Also try to be available for other leagues, in case you are required to help out for that week. If you cannot make a match or practice, make sure to inform your alternate/captain ahead of time so that they might be prepared in that event.

[07.00] Team-Speak Rules

Updated: Nov, 20 2006

Just like there are rules for admin conduct there are rules for the TS channel that must be followed. All members must use TS in ALL matches.

[07.01] Moving Players:

Updated: Nov, 20 2006

DO NOT move others in/out of channels without reason. Please do not move people in/out of channels without first letting them know that you are doing it and why.

[07.02] Kicking & Banning Players:

Updated: Nov, 20 2006

DO NOT kick or Ban people form the TS channel without reason. No $T member should kick or Ban another member for any reason. Kicking or Banning anyone else form the channel should only be done if the person is causing a problem. ALL bans from the TS channels need to be reported just like a banning from the server.

[07.03] TS Password:

Updated: Nov, 20 2006

DO NOT give out the TS password without Council approval. The TS channel is protected with a PW for a good reason, keep it protected at all times.

[07.04] Admin Rights:

Updated: Nov, 20 2006

Only Council Members will be given Server Administrative Privileges. Other members may only receive admin with prior approval by the council.

[07.05] Match Play:

Updated: Nov, 20 2006

During a match NO player shall jump into a TS server and disturb the team. If this occurs then the player(s) will be immediately moved into another room if possible. If you are unsure that a match is still ongoing then make sure to wait and listen before speaking.

[08.00] Competition Warm-up Squad

Updated: Nov, 20 2006

Please see CWS Rules.

[09.00] Roster Status:

Updated: Nov, 20 2006

Inactive will be considered any player that does not either participate with the clan on a regular and consistent basis. If a player makes no attempt to participate consistently with $T on the forums and/or on the server then that player will be considered inactive. A player may not post once in a blue moon or randomly every few months on the server and be considered active. Roster status decisions and participation tracking will be done by the Clan Council.

[09.01] Step Down Process:

Updated: Nov, 20 2006

All members of the StormTroopers clan will start out as Active members. If a player, at any time, stops participating consistently, without a good reason, then after a period of two months that player will be placed on the Inactive list. After being placed on the Inactive list the StormTrooper in question will remain there for a period of two months. If a member has been on the inactive list for a period of two months then he or she shall be put on the Missing in Action section of the list.

[09.02] Discharged:

Updated: Nov, 20 2006

After a trooper is on the MIA section for two months then he or she will be discharged from the $T clan. These players will not be allowed to wear their $T tags and will have their forums privileges revoked. No player who has been discharged may wear the $T tag prior to approval from the Clan Council and/or Plugger and Flash to re-enter $T.

[09.03] Military:

Updated: Nov, 20 2006

All members of the StormTroopers clan who are currently serving in the Armed Forces of any country will be placed on the Military section of the Troopers list. This section will be a special status granted to all those members who our serving their countries. We within the StormTroopers immensely respect their service and understand that these players have circumstances that are well out of their control and that participating on the forums or the server can be very difficult at times for these members.

[09.04] Retired:

Updated: Nov, 20 2006

Any member of the StormTroopers may request to retire from the clan at any time for any reason. After that member has retired then he or she will be asked to wear the {RET.} tag after their name. If a retired member wishes to return to full active status they must ask for permission first.

[10.01] Rights of all StormTroopers:

Updated: Nov, 20 2006

1. All members of the StormTroopers shall have the right to appeal any punishment (excluding league play decisions) in front of the Clan Council. Members may appeal the decision once and only once. Before any appeal is heard the member in question must have a reasonable argument to be heard by the council.

2. NO established member (non-recruits) may be removed from the clan without a unanimous council vote, or through the step down process or by Flash and Plugger.

[10.02] Discipline Procedure:

Updated: Nov, 20 2006

If any member violates a rule in the COC/Regulations then that member may be punished in accordance with any such violation.

Once a member has been determined to have violated a rule or regulation than the issue and the evidence will be judged immediately by the Council Chairman and Vice-Chairman. If their judgment determines that there is a need to punish the member, than chairmen have two alternatives available to them in the punishment procedure.

Option one will be to bring the matter before the council and let the Council members determine if the individual needs to be punished and what punishment is appropriate. Option two will be for the Council Chair and Vice-Chair to act immediately on behalf of the council. In order for the Chairmen to take this step their must be a clear and pressing circumstance to institute the punishment as soon as possible. If a member is punished by the Chairmen, then their actions must be presented to the Council as soon as it is reasonably possible to do so.

After the punishment is determined, the member in question must be sent either written or verbal communication of the punishment as soon as it is possible to do so.

[10.03] Appeals Procedure:

Updated: Nov, 20 2006

After any punishment has been handed out a member may ask to appeal the punishment on the following grounds:

1. He or she did not commit the offense.
2. He or she did not know the act was a violation of the rules.
3. There was personal bias by a council member during the punishment process.

To appeal any punishment the member must petition in writing a Council member to bring his or her case before the Council. If a council member receives any petition to appeal a punishment then that Council member is bound to report the petition to the Council as soon as possible. Once a petition has been received the Council will determine when the appeal will be heard.

If the offender does not show for his or her scheduled appeal than he or she looses the right to have his or her case heard. All members must be given a notice, within a reasonable time frame, as to when the appeal will occur, and the member must be given a reasonable time frame to make the appeal. It will take a 2/3 vote (of members present) to overturn any previous punishment determined by the council. Once the decision has been reached the member will be informed of the decision immediately and the decision will be final.

[11.00] $T Chain of Command

Updated: Nov, 20 2006

The StormTroopers Chain of Command will be as follows:

1. Flash and Plugger
2. Clan Council Chairman and Vice-Chairman
3. Clan Council Member
4. League Captain(s)
5. League Assistant Captain(s)
6. $T Members
7. Recruits

[12.00] Disclaimer

Updated: Nov, 20 2006

All of these rules must be read, understood, and agreed upon by all members of $T. Any of these rules may be changed or amended at any time. Any rule change must be agreed upon by a majority of the council and/or added by Flash or Plugger. If at any time you feel something hasn't been addressed or needs to be addressed make sure to contact a captain or Council Member so they can help you with the situation.