Rules

Wiki Rules

A link to the Wiki Rules can be found here.

Game rules

You can find the Games Rules on the Grepolis website. If these rules are broken, sanctions may occur.

One Account Per Player

Players may play in each world with only one account. The giving out of an account's password is forbidden at anytime. A game account may only be controlled by a single player.

Examples:

• Players may use a single computer for more than one account however these players sharing a connection must note Rule 2.
• It is forbidden to control another account even if its player is absent for any reason.
• It is forbidden to attempt an unauthorized log in to other accounts.

Several Players On A Single Internet Connection

If two or more players use a single internet connection or computer, joint interactions with a third player are permitted only if 48 hours have passed since the previous action. The rule applies to everyone that plays on a single computer or network, such as the same household, work place or a school. It is irrelevant whether this is a common or a rare activity.

Examples:

• Player A and B share an internet connection in their workplace. They both want to attack player C, a nearby low level Polis. They must wait 48 between their attacks. Player A could attack five times in two hours but when Player B wants to attack he must wait until 48 hours have passed since Player A's last attack.
• Players E and F share a network at home. Both want to send resources to Player G, an ally. Forty eight hours after the resources of the Player E have arrived Player F may send his.

Communication

Insults against other players are not allowed. Politically extreme, pornographic or otherwise unlawful or inappropriate material is prohibited in the game, as well as links to such material. We also do not allow advertisements/links to other web based games, referral systems or money making schemes. This concerns every area of the game where players can post their own text or graphics.

Examples:

• It is allowed to call a player a beginner (noob).
• It is forbidden to insult another player.
• Blackmailing other players for gold coins is strictly prohibited.
• It is forbidden to name your town disrespectfully.
• Player names such as “Adolf Hitler” or “rapist” will lead to immediate exclusion from the game.
• It is allowed to link to suitable Youtube videos.
• It is allowed to link to web games operated by InnoGames GmbH, but no others.

Language

Grepolis is an english game for an international market. As the majority of our players are english speakers we request that profiles must be written in english or have an english translation of any texts. However, private communications are allowed to be in any language.

Examples:

• You must be able to answer queries from the administration team in proficient English.
• An alliance's in-game forum can be in any language.
• Communications between players can be in any language.
• An alliance may not prevent a player from joining because of his or her nationality.

Account Sales

It is forbidden for accounts to be involved in any commercial activity. An account cannot be offered for sale.

Examples:

• A player cannot purchase, sell or offer an game account on ebay or another sales medium.
• Offering gold coins to other players in exchange for in-game activities such as attacking other players is strictly prohibited.

Bugs

Each player is required to report critical errors immediately to the game support. Taking advantage of a bug will result in being excluded from the game or an appropriate punishment.

Examples:

• If you notice that a Polis produces more resources than it should you must report it.
• If you notice a spelling error, wrong translation or typo, you do not need to report it.

Bots

The game may only be played with a conventional browser. Bots or other programs that automatically log on or trigger game actions are prohibited.

Examples:

• It is prohibited to use a program that automatically queues work for an account.

Proper Conduct

Players should conduct themselves in a good manner when communicating with staff and administrators. Failure to do this can result in a support ban and/or exclusion from the game.

Examples:

• Threats of violence against staff.
• Repetitive sending more than one ticket for a single problem.

Account Deletion

A player can be deleted for a variety of reasons. If an account is inactive for over 14 days it may be automatically deleted. The support team will not delete account on behalf of any players.

Examples:

• There is no refund on used gold if an account was blocked in a world for any reason.
• Unsuitable behavior towards the administration or support team, as well as the abuse of the support system, can lead to an account being banned.
• The rules can be changed or adapted at any time. A change in the rules will be announced in the forum and on the home page of Grepolis.

Forum Rules

The forum rules can be found here.

Posting

Language

English only. Please limit other languages to well known quotes or provide a correct translation. Anything deemed politically extreme, pornographic, illegal, or unsavory in any way is prohibited. Racist or ethnic bashing comments are forbidden even if used in jest. Comments that play down the use of illegal drugs or promote the use of said substances are strictly forbidden. No use of profanity will be permitted. If it's something a moderator feels is inappropriate, it will be edited.

General

• Please treat each other with respect and remain polite. You are able to use tactics to prove your in-game opponents in the world forums (See P&P)
• Personal insults are not allowed anywhere in this forum, including reputation and private messages.
• Users are not allowed to impersonate moderators.
• Spam and off topic comments will be deleted. This includes comments such as “In before Lock” and one word posts. If you wish to let the poster know you approve or disapprove of their post, please use the reputation system.
• Please do not attempt to provoke moderators.
• Players who deliberately act against the building of a community will be denied access to these forums.
• Do not use copyrighted materials of any kind in your posts.
• It is not allowed to rebuke another user concerning his grammar/spelling. If the grammar/spelling of a user is that bad, please report the post.
• Please do not include lots of unnecessary quotations.

Images

• Maximum size images you are allowed to post are 520 pixels wide, 640 pixels high.
• No animated images are allowed.

Topics

• Please ensure you are creating topics in the right forum.
• Avoid repetition of topics. If you post a repeat topic, please alert a moderator!
• Please choose appropriate topic titles. A bad example would be “Help!” or “Question”.

P&P (Politics and Propaganda)

The idea of P&P is to post about ongoing conflicts in the attempt to spread information, ideas and even rumors in order to help yourself or harm your opponents. P&P can be a valuable tool on the forums and bring a new element to the game. For a thread to qualify as P&P, please ensure when creating the topic the P&P prefix is used. All P&P should be done in character. No personal attacks or flaming are allowed. For example “Player Joe is a coward because he hides his troops from our attacks.” or “Metropolis is full of noobs who can't shoot their slings straight.” Another unacceptable example: “Player Joe has a court ordered psychiatrist and really needs to get a life.”

Advertising

Topics and/or posts that are created solely for the purpose of advertising other websites without connection to Grepolis or InnoGames GmbH are forbidden. "Referer-ID's" and thief-game-links are particularly unwanted. Discussions relating to other non-browser games are allowed.

Signatures and Avatars

• Avatars can be 80 x 80 pixels.
• Signatures can be 120 pixels high, and 700 pixels wide.
• They both must comply with all other rules.
• They may not be animated

Moderation

Information

All moderators are volunteers, recruited by the community manager. There are currently only two types of moderators: Forum Moderators and In-Game Moderators. Forum Moderators are assigned certain forums to actively moderate. You are able to PM them about any rules you are uncertain of. In-Game Moderators do not actively moderate the forum. Please do not PM them regarding in-game issues. You'd need to put a ticket in. Moderators will never moderate a world they play. This ensures there are no elements of bias involved.

Guidelines for the forum

• If you have a query or problem with any of the moderation, do not create a topic about it. please PM The Imposter.
• If you wish to create a topic regarding moderation, please contact the relevant moderator first.
• Please do not insult or degrade any of the moderators in any way. Treat them as you would a normal player – remember they play Grepolis too!
• The moderators have the right to edit or delete posts and close topics. Please follow their instructions.
• If you notice that your post or topic was deleted, it has been removed for a good reason. Please do not rewrite it. If need be, PM the moderator in question about why it was removed.

Punishments

• When you breach a rule, you will receive a warning. After this initial warning, infractions will be handed out.
• In some extreme circumstances, the warning will not be given.
• If you are banned from the forum, you are not allowed to create an account to evade this ban. Doing so will result in a month added to your ban, and the ban evade account permanently banned.
• Arguing against the Grepolis team who uphold these rules will be punished and topics that seek to create or worsen existing problems will be deleted.
• Repeated violations may result in probation or permanent removal from the forums.
• Please note that We reserve the right to ban or infract players even if they haven't violated the stated forum rules.

Other

Private messages

• Conversations, discussions and arguments between two people should be done in private. Please use the private message system in this forum or other applications (e.g. IRC, skype, …)
• Please do not harass other people through use of private messages. Repeatedly spamming private messages for personal gain or to irritate other users will result in infractions. All forum rules also apply to private messages unless stated otherwise.

Other

If you are unsure as to whether something is against the rules or not, please contact a moderator before you go ahead with it! We will advise you as soon as possible on whether it is allowed on the forum or not.

Do not discuss in-game bans.