Night Falls Disciplinary Rules

Disciplinary Policy

This is a game. With that out of the way, and while there is a lot of emotion that can easily become misguided, this is still a game. You are expected to treat those involved in, with, and around this game with the utmost respect. You are expected to act like an adult.

Disciplinary punishments can include loss of character, expulsion from Night Falls, experience loss, modifications to character sheets, warnings, and strikes.

In Night Falls there are two types of warnings: verbal and written. A verbal warning can be as simple as being told by a storyteller not to do something. Written warnings will be issued if you do not abide by what you were instructed to do. A written warning does not require a verbal warning be issued. Warnings have no expiration.

If enough warnings have been accumulated, you may be issued a strike by the storytellers of Night...Falls. You may petition the Storytellers of Night Falls for a review (and possible removal) of any strike, six months after that strike has been issued; and not before. After the issuance of a person's third strike that person will be asked to permanently leave Night...Falls.

If a player has a problem with certain Storytellers, players may approach any other current Night Falls Storyteller, Player Rep or the Night Falls Council Member. Players should keep in mind that when reviewing any disciplinary action, Storytellers and the Night...Falls Council Member will speak to all parties that were/are involved.

Aside from strikes and warnings, players may be asked to leave the game at storyteller discretion. The dismissal can be as short as the rest of the evening or as long as a permanent expulsion.

Actions that will lead to disciplinary action...

1. Possession, use, and distribution of illegal substances.
2. Possession of weaponry or dangerous materials.
3. Theft or destruction of property.
4. Causing physical harm to or endangering the safety of participants.
5. Continued disruption of sponsored events by creating an environment that is not acceptable. (This includes, but is not limited to, inciting other players/spreading malicious gossip)
6. Harassment whether by telephone, in person or electronic medium
7. Bad sportsmanship.
8. Disrespecting other players or storytelling staff.
9. Misrepresentation to the storytelling staff including, but not limited to, character sheets, item cards, Experience, etc.
10. Cheating/metagaming.
11. Characters that are audited and found to be 16 points or more over what they could have earned will be immediately removed from play and handled at the discretion of the Storytellers and may lead to further disciplinary action.
12. Failure to comply with OWbN, its charter and bylaws, or any Night...Falls rules.

We play at a location that serves alcohol, to CYA in that regard...

1. Players may be carded by the Storytellers, narrators, or Council Rep to prove that they are of age
2. A list of players under 21 shall be kept by the Night Falls staff and shall be circulated.

This is not intended to put those players on the spot, but rather so that everyone can help make sure that we do not have site or legal problems.

Ask a Storyteller or the Night Falls Council Member if you have any questions or concerns.