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# War Of Emperium Rules

> 📜 These rules exist to ensure that War of Emperium (WoE) remains **fair, competitive, and enjoyable** for everyone.

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### 🛡️ Competitive Integrity

#### ❌ Real Intent to Capture Required

* You **must actively attempt to conquer** the castle.
* No **stalling**, **farming**, or **trolling**.

> 🔹 WoE is strategic. If you're not trying to win, **don't join**.

#### ❌ No Castle Surrenders Between Allied Guilds

* No **handoffs**, **rotations**, or **secret agreements** between allied or alternate guilds.

> 🔍 Suspicious behavior will be investigated.\
> 🔹 Proven violations = **punishment**.

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### 🛡️ Core Rules

#### 1️⃣ No Free Castles or Intentional Handover

* Guilds must **defend the Emperium until it breaks**.
* Do **not** surrender or agree to let others take the castle.

#### 2️⃣ Re-breaks Allowed – But NO Deals

* ✅ Re-breaking is fine if the fight goes south.
* ❌ You **cannot coordinate** with other guilds to hand over the castle.

#### 3️⃣ PvP First – Not All Fighting Is Alliance

* ✅ You can fight anyone.
* ❌ You may **not collaborate** with another guild to help them win.

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#### ❌ No Double Guilds for Buff Abuse

* Do **not** use multiple guilds for skills like **Provoke**, **Mind Break**, etc.
* 🔹 All players inside the castle must be part of the **main guild** only.

> Buffing via alt or outsider guilds = **manipulation** and **abuse**.

#### ⚠️ If caught:

* Possible penalties: **disqualification**, **loss of castle**, **temporary/permanent bans**.
* Repeated abuse will trigger **investigation and harsher penalties**.

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### 🛡️ Guild Identity & Participation

#### 🛡️ Unique Emblems Required

* Emblems must be at least **80% unique** and clearly distinguishable.
* ❌ No **mimics** or **cloned** emblems.

#### 🔁 Merges Allowed (For Balance Only)

* Merging guilds is allowed **only** to promote **fair competition**.
* Not for **domination** or overwhelming strength.

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#### ⚠️ Mutual Alt Breaking = BANNABLE

* Do **not** use alts/off-guilds to:
  * 🔁 Repeatedly break and recapture castles
  * 🔁 Rotate ownership for **loot or fame**

> That’s abuse — and **will be punished**.

#### 🤝 No Win-Trading or Castle Giveaways

* WoE is meant to be **competitive**, not **collaborative handouts**.
* **Play to win. Not to scheme.**

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### 📛 Prohibited Behavior

* ❌ Spamming **trade/friend requests** to distract players
* ❌ **Harassing**, **trolling**, or toxic behavior during WoE
* ❌ Abusing **mechanics** to delay or grief fights

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### 👥 Guild Participation Limits

* 👥 **Max 24 players** per guild inside the castle
* ❌ No **rotating alts** or bypassing the limit

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### 📜 Final Notes

* ⚠️ When unsure, **ask a GM** before doing anything suspicious.
* ❗ If you break a rule, **DM a GM** directly.

> 🔇 Public drama will result in **harsher penalties**.

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### 🚫 Violations May Result In:

* ❌ **Castle Loss**
* ❌ **WoE Disqualification**
* ❌ **Temporary or Permanent Bans**

> 👑 Admins have the **final say**.\
> Appeals are only considered if the case is **reopened by staff**.

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### ⚔️ Fight Fair. Earn Your Wins.

> Play with **honor**. Make your guild **proud**.\
> 🏰 No shortcuts. No freebies. Just **glory**.
