Server Rules

Account and Password

Be aware of all our rules.

  • By creating your account you agree with all our rules.
  • Do not use the same password as other OTservers here at Olders Retro.
  • If you do, it will be at your own risk.
  • You must register a Recovery Key when creating the account.
  • We have tutorial videos that will help you.
  • Account security is the sole responsibility of the player.
  • We are not responsible in case of stolen account ("Account Hacked").
  • We are not responsible in case of stolen account ("Sharing Account").
  • Every character created belongs to the Olders Retro server; the Staff can access them if necessary.
  • Trading accounts outside of our website is illegal.
  • The account of anyone who buys/sells anything for real money will be deleted.

Gamemaster

Olders Retro has its own Gamemaster characters to investigate within the game.

  • Every official Gamemaster has the acronym "GM" before the name.
  • The Gamemaster is the authority within the game.

Gamemaster Permissions

  • Gamemasters may test or question you during investigations.
  • Lying or omitting information may result in account blocking.
  • The Gamemaster may request your real name to verify your registration.
  • Refusing or providing false information results in account blocking.
  • The account will only be unlocked after clarification via support.
  • Do not question a Gamemaster about their duties.

Gamemaster Behavior Rules

  • Gamemasters are trusted team members with investigation duties.
  • They have rights such as IP checks, teleportation, invisibility, and global chat.
  • Gamemasters may ban or delete accounts without prior notice.

How to Identify a Gamemaster

  • Look for the abbreviation "GM" at the beginning of the name.

How to Behave with a Gamemaster

  • Do not offend.
  • Do not threaten.
  • Do not contradict orders.
  • Do not mock or ask for explanations before executing orders.
  • Do not rush the investigation.
  • Do not ask random questions.
  • Do not make jokes.
  • Do not question Gamemaster authority.

Do Not Interfere with a Gamemaster

  • Never try to stop a Gamemaster’s work.
  • If the investigation is not with you, leave the area.
  • Do not demand responses or actions from an active Gamemaster.

Do Not Question About Other Players

  • Do not try to solve problems that are not yours.
  • Do not advocate punishments.
  • Do not intimidate or pressure the Gamemaster.
  • Do not incite riots over Gamemasters.

Do Not Impersonate or Claim Influence

  • Do not pretend to be a Gamemaster.
  • Do not edit player info.
  • Do not send malicious links.

Do Not Provide False Info

  • Do not lie in investigations.
  • Do not deny or falsify information.
  • Do not endanger other players.
  • Do not mislead Gamemasters.

Always Respond to Gamemaster Tests

  • Do not ignore them.
  • Obey all direct orders.

Failure to Follow These Rules

  • May result in blocking, fines, or complete deletion of your account.

💻 Multi-Client Rules

  • Up to 4 accounts per IP are allowed.
  • Forbidden uses include:
    • Abuse in quests.
    • Abuse to harm others.
    • Abuse to cheat.
    • Abuse for personal gain.
    • Leaving multiple accounts in a single hunting area.
  • Violations may result in punishment.

Gamemaster Checks

  • Gamemasters may run tests/commands.
  • Disobedience will result in punishment.
  • Always respect Gamemasters.

🔧 Software Rules

  • BOTS or any advantage software is strictly forbidden.
  • Using a bot results in a 7-day temporary ban.

Gamemaster Test Process

  • Step 1: GM appears for a reaction — no reaction = next step.
  • Step 2: GM clears creatures and asks a question.
  • Step 3: GM gives 15 seconds to reply privately — failure = temp ban.

💬 Public Chat Rules

General Use

  • World Chat, Advertising, and Help are Staff-controlled.
  • Do not charge or question the Staff in public chats.
  • Open a support ticket if you feel punished unfairly.

World Chat

  • Prohibited:
    • Business (buy/sell).
    • Asking for help.
    • Complaints about systems or quests.
    • False claims (e.g., "DDoS", "Nuke").
    • Questioning Gamemasters.
    • Advocating for players.
    • Suggesting game changes.
    • Advertising other servers.
    • Third-party disputes.

Advertising Chat

  • Rules:
    • Only for item trading.
    • No profanity.
    • No chatting or help requests.
    • No link sharing.
    • No attacks or support requests.
    • No sensitive subjects.

Help Chat

  • For light in-game questions only.
  • Tutors are not Staff.
  • Rules:
    • Be respectful.
    • No profanity.
    • No advertising.
    • No link sharing.
    • No attacking.
    • No support requests.
    • No drama topics.
    • No ban appeals.

Punishments

  • Mute (e.g., 2 hours from World Chat).
  • Ban (1 to 30 days depending on severity and GM evaluation).