In-game rules

In-Game Rules & Serious Roleplay Guidelines

Disclaimer

These rules are subject to change at any time. For keeping track of updates, it is strongly recommended to follow our Discord server. Being in Discord is mandatory to play the game. You can learn more about what is needed in order to play on the Character creation page.

What is Serious Roleplay?

In FOnline: The Long Journey, serious roleplay (SRP) is required when logged into your character. It means the player assumes the identity of the character they are playing, including personality, alignment, world view, desires, and fears. The character should react to situations as they would, not as the player themselves would.

Definition

• Serious Roleplay* means your character has a personality, alignment, world view, desires, and fears, and should react realistically to situations.

Metagaming / Non-Player Information (Offensive Action)

Metagaming is applying knowledge the player has to the character that the character wouldn’t know. This includes intentionally creating situations that inform your character of outside information. Metagaming is considered a serious offense and can lead to permanent bans.

Permadeath / Single Character

You generally play a single dedicated character until death or dismissal. Your character can permanently die, though some deaths may be reversed if justified by lag, crash, or GM decision.

General Rules

Communication

• No OOC through /n — use Discord or in-game whisper techniques.
• No alt creation on Discord without GM approval.
• Mutant, robot, ghoul, or special characters are allowed only for experienced players with no previous severe rule-breaking.
• Avoid Discord during events to maintain immersion.
• GM interactions should only occur through in-game $help tickets, not DMs.

Stealing & Pickpocket

• You may pickpocket NPCs or players, but interactions with AFK/offline characters are prohibited.
• Pickpocketing players in AFK or offline status ('off') is strictly prohibited.
• Mass lockpicking or looting without roleplay justification is prohibited.

Combat & Killing

• Escalation must be roleplayed. Don’t pull weapons immediately unless justified.
• Attacking NPCs must be approved by GMs if it results in mechanical consequences.
• Killing should have proper RP reasoning. Notify GMs via $help for unrevivable deaths.
• Avoid unnecessary PvP and aim for narrative depth.
• Sniping or ranged combat can happen within reason.

Torture & Slavery

• Torture requires GM approval and a GM present.
• Jails cannot exceed 24 hours unless player has IRL constraints.
• GMs provide opportunities for escape if needed.

AFK & Multilog

• Do not interact with AFK/offline players.
• Playing multiple characters simultaneously is prohibited unless explicitly allowed.

FailRP & Roleplay Etiquette

• FailRP is strictly prohibited — respect injuries, exhaustion, and psychological states.
• Mass NPC violence without justification is prohibited.
• Respect charisma/social rolls and do not metagame.
• Avoid actions that break immersion or violate game atmosphere.

Experience & Quests

• Routine tasks may provide additional XP. Submit screenshots to GMs.
• Personal quests can be requested via ticket.

Factions

• Factions must fit the game setting. Submit proposals via ticket on discord.

Punishments

• T1: Removal of items or skill points/SPECIAL stats (rules 1, 9, 19)
• T2: Character ban (rules 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22)
• T3: Character ban + Special Player role, temporary game ban (rules 16, 19, 20, 22)

Notes

The wasteland is harsh and characters may die suddenly. GMs strive for balance but foolish decisions carry consequences. Always follow SRP and general rules to maintain fairness and immersion.