Collaboration:
I promise to do my best to communicate with other people, not for other people. I will work to create an environment that is fun and safe for all players. If I am driven towards PvP plot or actions, I will make sure to discuss any PvP actions with the ST staff at least 24 hours in advance. I acknowledge that this game operates as a Creative Commons and will not create derivative works without the written consent of all parties involved.
[ST Counterpromise: We promise to listen to your actions and work to create a collaborative game space. We promise not to penalize someone taking the time to discuss PvP actions with staff.]
Adulthood:
I promise to remember that this is a game, intended for the enjoyment of all parties involved. If I am uncomfortable participating in the game for any reason, I will either remove myself from the environment and/or discuss the issue with the ST staff. I acknowledge that I am responsible for making sure that I conduct myself in a mature, ethical way as a player. I acknowledge that this game may feature adult content and to recognize my own needs and boundaries regarding this content.
[ST Counterpromise: We promise not to place pressure on you to attend game. We promise to treat players like adults with adult lives that include responsibilities and not to penalize players who have to address other responsibilities. We promise to create an environment where people feel safe talking to the Storyteller staff. We promise not to penalize players for respecting their own boundaries]
Respect:
I promise to respect my fellow players. I will not touch another player without their explicit consent. I will use correct names and pronouns for other people involved in the game, and correct myself I make a mistake. If I inadvertently offend another player, I will apologize and make sure not to repeat this behavior. I promise to respect the borders between game and real life and address any incidents of bleed and address problematic issues with the Storyteller staff.
[ST Counterpromise: We promise to treat all players with respect and to make every effort to ensure that all participants feel respected within the game space.]
Equality:
I promise to treat my fellow players and staff as fellow participants in this community. I acknowledge that everyone participating in this game has agreed to abide by these standards, and if I feel anyone (staff or player) is violating this agreement, I will address it with either that person or the staff.
[ST Counterpromise: We promise to abide by the same community standards to which we hold all participants. We promise to make every effort to avoid unequal treatment of participants.]
Safety:
I promise to do everything possible to contribute to a safe playing environment and community for all players. I expect that a list of new possible players will be issued before each game and that if I have an issue with any of these names, I will bring my concerns to the ST staff immediately. I will not bring unapproved potential new players or friends to the game site or social gatherings directly associated with the game. I promise to make use of in-game safety mechanisms when addressing difficult content.
[ST Counterpromise: We promise to make every effort to ensure that game space is a safe environment for all participants. We promise to release the names of all potential new players before they join the game. We promise to be open to any claims of harassment against any member of the game and address swiftly and directly.]