Game Rules - all players need to know and respect them!
Please review these rules time-by-time, they can get updated periodically!
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last update: January 20, 2023 - Note , Rule 0 adjusted :: Sept 7 2018, GM Inbox Suspended)
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Forgotten Tales is a social game and the Forgotten Tales Forum is a social gaming site. You do not need to use the social features (like in-game chat or personal messages (PMs) on forum) to enjoy the game, but we think, this is a big part of what makes the game more fun.
The community is widely international; there are players from all around the world, playing this android game. This has many advantages and is exciting - On the other hand, there is occasionally a cultural or language barrier.
To avoid frustration and anger, we expect everyone to read and respect the game rules, which are translated in several languages. In most cases, the other players want to have fun with Forgotten Tales as you do! These rules are here to ensure an enjoyable game-play for the entire community.
- Deutsch, Pусский, Português, Español, Italiano, العربية, ελληνικά, Türk, Swedish, Polish (some are out of date): Show
[url=]http://forum.dmgamestudio.com/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=5866]Spielregeln für Forgotten Tales[/url] (out of date - veraltet)
[url=]http://forum.dmgamestudio.com/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=14273]Игровые правила - все игроки должны знать и соблюдать их![/url]
[url=]http://forum.dmgamestudio.com/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=14275]Regras de Jogo - todos os jogadores devem conhecer e respeitá-las![/url] (out of date - desatualizado)
[url=]http://forum.dmgamestudio.com/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=14276]Reglas del Juego - ¡todos los jugadores deben respetarlas![/url] (out of date - fuera de plazo)
[url=]http://forum.dmgamestudio.com/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=14274]Regole del gioco - tutti devono conoscerle e rispettarle![/url]
[url=]http://forum.dmgamestudio.com/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=2560#p84130]قواعد اللعبة - جميع اللاعبين بحاجة لمعرفتها واحترامها![/url] (out of date - انتهت صلاحيته)
[url=]http://forum.dmgamestudio.com/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=2560#p84238]παιχνίδι του Φόρουμ - όλοι οι παίκτες πρέπει να τους γνωρίζουν και να τους σέβονται![/url] (out of date - ξεπερασμένη)
[url=]http://forum.dmgamestudio.com/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=2560&p=84524#p84524]Oyun Kuralları tüm oyuncular bunu okuyup saygı duysun![/url] (out of date - tarihi geçmiş)
[url=]http://forum.dmgamestudio.com/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=2560&p=85833#p85833]Snälla läs reglerna då och då, eftersom man uppdaterar reglerna periodvis![/url] (out of date - föråldrad)
[url=]https://forum.dmgamestudio.com/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=2560&p=103585#p103585]Zasady gry - wszyscy gracze muszą znać je i szanować![/url]
In order to help everyone to know and understand the game rules, they have been translated by native speaking players, and posted in their related subforums. If your language doesn't have a dedicated subforum, you might find in this post’s comments a translation made by native speakers or by an online translator.
Also note, that if there are differences in your language's version of the rules, and the English version of the rules, the English version will be used. If you notice any major differences like this, you are encouraged to contact a GM so this can be fixed.
Game Masters can be contacted by sending https://forum.dmgamestudio.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=9711]GM Inbox a private message.
All players are also invited to read the
http://ftmmorpg.dmgamestudio.com/help/]Game Manual and
FAQs.
Note 1 ::
Cleaning up by system
The system removes unused characters below level 4 after some time of inactivity: characters at level 0 and 1 (2 and 3) are removed after 30 (90) days of inactivity.
Note 2 ::
Purchasables of repeated abusers
Since a purchase is no "property", but a fee for the "electronic enhancement" of FT accounts, it is bound to that account, once activated:
as soon as a (level, skin, pet and any other) item is activated on a certain account, it is part of that account.
That means that purchases activated on accounts permanently jailed as rules violators are lost, private houses included.
Rule 0.
The rules are enforced by our staff team. Always listen to the GameMasters (blue or gold named, clan GM), they are in charge!
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It is required that when a GM addresses you, you respond, even if only to say, "I do not understand". We do understand language barriers, and will make an attempt to overcome them. However, even if you do not understand their warnings, you may still be punished for rule violations. It is players responsibility, to know the rules and follow them.
It is forbidden to exploit any bug, glitch, or game mechanic from which xp, gold, gear, or any other form of value is too easily gained. Punishment will generally include the loss of everything gained from abusing the exploit, plus whatever additional punishment is deemed fair by the GM team on a case-by-case basis.
It is also forbidden to impersonate a GM. Punishments can be harsh, depending on the case.
For more information regarding rule 0 and IGM ->
viewtopic.php?p=145738#p145738
Rule 1.
Use a safe and memorable Password!
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At a certain level, you do not want your character to get hijacked by other players. And believe us; there are players who try this. They try "123456" or the character name as password for example.
The staff will NOT help you with this issue, if the logs show that your password was not safe.
A password is considered safe, when it is at least 8 characters long and includes both numbers and letters.
Rule 2.
Protect your password! It is your responsibility!
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A safe password is not helpful, if you use it everywhere or if you give it to any third party. Keep it secret, it is your password. If you decide to give your accounts away, or share them, there will be consequences.
If you shared your password and your character was stolen this way, we will not return your character back. In the end, we cannot decide, who was the first owner. It gets even more complicated with trades (see rule 6).
We can jail the lost character, if you know the last password and report your loss within a short period of time. In this case, contact a gamemaster!
Note 1 ::We will never contact you and ask for your password. We can access this info from the game server, so there is no need. Never share your password! If anyone requires your password, they are very probably attempting to steal your account: do not trust them!
Note 2 ::No GM will ask for a password in the game. However, an admin may ask for a password on the forum, in order to verify account ownership, after you asked something for a certain character. Passwords should never be posted publicly, but by a private message to the admin. Admins have green names on the forum.
(For more information on rule 2 follow this link.)
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15261#p93746
Rule 3.
Each account is treated separately!
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No matter which player is behind a character, the character gets punished. This means, if you lose control over your character by sharing (see rules 1, 2), your character account will have to face the consequences, as an example: no items nor gold taken away from it by players knowing your password will be returned by game staff members
Rule 4.
If a player is constantly breaking rules, all of their characters may be punished!
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This rule can overrule rule 3, but in most cases there will be warnings before rule 4 applies! The characters will be determined by the IP. If you do not know, what an IP is, read our FAQ post.
Note 1 ::If you use a proxy to cover your real IP and break rules, you can be banned permanently from both the game and the forum. This applies to all your accounts.
Note 2 ::We know, that the IP is not a 100% identifier for a person in networks, but it is the best way we have. If there is a mixing up in a individual case, we will handle it for sure.
Note 3 ::In some extreme cases, rule 4 may apply without warning.
For information on IP's follow this link
FAQ post
Rule 5.
If you buy purchasables (levels/items/pets/houses) for real money and there is a bug, report within 7 days!
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It should not occur, but you could level up the wrong character, for example. Be quick with the report!
Note 1: When you buy something, the google server can be delayed for up to 24 hours. Please wait this time span before contacting the staff for non-received purchases. It is a very rare issue, but it can happen. Sadly, it’s a Google-side issue and we cannot fix it at all.
Note 2: When reporting this issue, it is recommended you contact an admin (green name) via forum PM (see rule 11). Please include your account name and receipt number (GPA code) from your gmail or google wallet history.
Rule 5 b.
Trade deals involving real money purchases are not supported.
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It is very likely, that another player may approach you, asking to make a trade deal in exchange for game purchases.
Any such trades are at your own risk!
You will not have lost items, gold etc. replaced, or promised purchases given to you, if someone cheats you on such a deal. You can, however, report such a player, who then may be punished at the GM team's discretion. Repeated offenders may be punished more severely, up to and including permanent jailing. This may also be covered under rule 9.
Rule 6.
Buying, selling, or trading accounts is not permitted. If you buy or sell a whole character, we are not liable for any problems, arising from your trade! The character is traded on a black market, so this is all at your risk!!!
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Any trading accounts proposal in public chat can get you punished, and posting such proposals on the forum or the facebook group is not allowed.
Accounts found to be traded before 2018 March the 5th are being punished under this system:
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[*] First violation --> (one month jailing) & (33% level reduction)
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[*] Second violation --> the guilty character is permanently jailed
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[*] Third violation --> all characters of the player are permanently jailed
*Any accounts found to be shared or traided after 2018 March the 5th will be permanently jailed.*
https://forum.dmgamestudio.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15261#p93746
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Note 1:: Sharing accounts is treated under this rule, being considered as a zero-cost trade. A single login proven to be from another person, counts as sharing.
Note 2 :: No special skin is being given to accounts known as having been traded in the past.
For more information on rule 6 go here -->
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15261#p93746
Rule 7.
It is forbidden to use third-party programs!
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It is strictly forbidden to use third-party programs (like auto-clickers) to gain advantage.
If you abuse the game in that way, you will be punished:
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[*] First violation --> (one month jailing) & (33% level reduction) & (all skills set to 0)
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[*] Second violation --> the guilty players character is permanently jailed
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[*] Third violation --> all characters of the player are permanently jailed
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Note 1:: If the level of the character caught autoclicking is lower than 30, the character is permanently jailed and the punishment described above affects the highest level alt.
If the same player has 2 accounts jailed for this reason 1 or both can be permanently jailed for second offense. A explanation of this can be found here https://forum.dmgamestudio.com/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=16703
For more information on rule 7 go here -->
viewtopic.php?f=25&t=16703
Rule 8.
It is forbidden to abuse a glitch or a bug.
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If you find game bugs and abuse them, you abuse all players, who have to work hard to build their characters! The punishments can be severe, especially, if you repeat your behavior!
On the other hand, we are very happy about players who care not only for their own advantage, but for the game itself. If you find a glitch or a bug, you can report it to a gamemaster via PM or public on forum. We reward reports, because you've helped to improve the game!
[color=#00CC80][b]Note[/b][/color] :: [i]Characters can own pets to a maximum of 2. Characters caught being followed by more than 2 pets will be punished for rule 8 violation.[/i]
Rule 9.
Reducing game-playing experience of others!
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If you abuse the sell button, if you send tons of messages to others, abuse the chat in any way (including spamming), if you block bridges/entrances by placing characters or pets in front, if you block spawn or do anything else to annoy other players, you will get punished. This includes spawn-killing, camping and abusing safe zones like shops and private houses. This rule also includes spam selling - selling items for any amount to a player without first asking or agreeing on a trade, especially if the requested price is very high.
If blocking, camping, and possibly other actions are performed in a tactical way for a short time and within a clan fight context, they might be allowed.
The staff team will first warn you and add you to an internal warning list. Then, you get kicked for a certain time or become an [i]outlaw[/i], so everybody can attack you. If a player is caught doing this (purposely or accidentally, either at the time or afterwards through checking game logs) they may have pets, gold, or even XP removed as a penalty for reducing the game enjoyment of others.
[color=#FF0000]If you face a player, who breaks the rules - do not feed the troll. If someone acts in an inappropriate manner, leave the situation and contact our staff team. We will take care of it![/color]
Rule 9 b.
Harassment
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[color=#FF4000]Do not report this rule lightly! False reports of this rule may be punished as well.[/color]
Keep in mind, that in clan warfare, some taunting and roleplaying is to be expected.
[i]Also, if you are in a clan, you are exempt from any part of this rule that pertains to clan PvP. By joining a clan, you should understand that you are accepting the risk of forced PvP. In these cases, you always have the option to leave your clan[/i]. This rule is for excessive abuse of rules 9 and/or 10, and the following.
This could include, defamation (including using a similar name or clan name on purpose), humiliation, excessive hunting of the player, excessive threats of the player, extortion, blackmail, excessive messaging a player, excessive taunting of a player, and mainly excessive breakage of rule 9.
In these cases, they need to be evaluated carefully; it is not a small issue to be taken lightly. If found guilty, the offending account may be punished according to rule 9, or possibly a more strict punishment if the offense was excessive enough.
Rule 10.
Chat Language!
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Any offensive, cursing, insulting, racist, sexist, sexual or any other form of offensive language to any group or individual, whether race or gender, nationality or religion, will be considered as [u]chat abuse[/u] and the player will be punished. [b]This also extends to offensive clan names or character names[/b]. External issues, like politics, celebrities, world events, and any other inflammatory subject can be punished as well. These issues do not belong in the medieval theme of the game. Spamming chat is also, not allowed. As said above, do not feed the trolls! If you start to swear back or if you provoked the other player, you will also get your penalty! Just report them to the gamemasters and they take care of the abusers.
[color=#00CC80][b]Note 1[/b][/color] :: [i]There is a slight tolerance for offensive public chat: a small curse, not pointed at anybody, should not end in a mute. Please always think about using PM or clan chat to avoid problems here[/i].
[color=#00CC80][b]Note 2[/b][/color] :: [i]This rule is more relaxed, in clan chat. Also, even if done via PM, or whisper, you may still be reported, if you offend another player; so be careful[/i].
This rule has been update January 24 2021 please click this link for information https://forum.dmgamestudio.com/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=18450#p134223
Rule 11.
Contacting staff!
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[color=#FFFF00][b]Game Masters can be contacted by sending [url=https://forum.dmgamestudio.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=9711]GM Inbox[/url] a private message.[/b][/color]
If you contact multiple members at once, your case will be ignored.
If you need to contact a specific GM directly, you can still do so, but on most cases using [i]GM Inbox[/i] is recommended: it is preferred method to contact the staff.
Some GMs, may offer other methods, such as facebook, but this is their individual decision.
[color=#00CC80][b]Note 1[/b][/color] :: [i]We set this rule, because some players ask multiple times to...
a) enhance their issue by spreading their issue within the team or
b) try to have at least one GM allowing their request.
This is abusive, because it multiplies the workload for the team[/i].
[color=#00CC80][b]Note 2[/b][/color] :: [i]If you contacted a specific GM, and you receive no answer within 3 days, you can contact another one, however, it is recommended that you contact [i]GM Inbox[/i] to find an active GM as quickly as possible. In these cases, multiple contacting will not lead to ignoring you[/i].
[color=#00CC80][b]Note 3[/b][/color] :: [i]It is possible, that you may disagree with a GMs decision. If this is the case, you should carefully read the game rules, and the staff rules; if you still wish to dispute the decision, you may contact ONE admin (green name on forum) about the matter. Please include, the name of the GM you dealt with, the incident and the decision made, the FT time/date this happened, and the rule(s) you wish to quote. Admins take such accusations seriously, and will look into them promptly. You should note, repeated accusations may get you ignored (or even punished), if found to be unfounded. An Admin's decision is final, and not open to debate[/i].
[color=#00CC80][b]Note 4[/b][/color] :: [i]In contacting the staff, be sure the answer you are looking for is not already present in one of the following:
[url=http://forum.dmgamestudio.com/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=1006]Forum rules[/url]
[url=http://ftmmorpg.dmgamestudio.com/help/]Game manual[/url]
[url=http://forum.dmgamestudio.com/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=14031]FAQ[/url][/i]
Rule 12.
Referral bonuses
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The referral program's aim is to attract new players. Creating characters with a single purpose of receiving bonus levels is considered game mechanics abuse, and may be punished by removing those bonuses and deleting the 'spam' accounts. Repeat offense may be punished more severely, including but not limited to: jailing main character and/or subtracting additional levels from it.
Rule 13.
Playing AFK with pets
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Playing "[i]AFK[/i]" (Away From Keyboard, i.e. not paying attention to the game and its events, even if for a short time) has generally not been against the rules, but the game has improved enough that playing AFK can be abusive towards the game and other players. Many players purchase pets that are much more powerful than certain spawn on various maps. These players will then park their pets, create an auto spawn, and then go AFK. This type of play is considered abuse of the game for several reasons. Therefore, playing AFK in this manner will result in punishment.
Repeated violations of this rule will result in jail time as well as loss of levels (5% level loss on the second offense, 10% loss of levels on the third offense), and possibly even permanent jail. Using siege weapons while AFK will result in very similar punishments including jail and reduction of siege trade/skill level.
[b]NOTE[/b] :: If a GM suspects a player is AFK, the GM will say something to that player. The player must respond to a GM. If the player does not respond, the GM will assume the player is AFK, and punishment will result.
Rule 14.
Clan Building Spam
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1) Spam Clan: Creating a "spam clan" for the sole purpose of adding more buildings to an area that is done with the intention of annoying other clans is forbidden. The owner of the spam building will be punished as well as the main clan that the owner is affiliated. If the owner of the spam clan cannot be directly linked to a main clan, the main clan that is benefiting from the spam buildings will be punished.
2) Clan Base: Building inside or near your clan base is allowed. This includes buildings that are outside of your clan's base, but not located within an enemy base. If your clan does not have a base, and you place buildings in a contested area, this may be considered spam. If your clan only places buildings, but does not improve the buildings to green hp, your buildings may be considered spam. If your clan places buildings outside of your clan's established base, and into a contested area or within an enemy's base area, this may be considered spam.
3) Contested Area: Any area that is outside of an established clan base can be considered a contested area. An area where an active war is taking place can be considered a contested area.
4) Building on Players: Dropping a building onto a player may be considered spam. This does not include dropping buildings onto pets or sieges.
5) Penalties: Penalties for violating this rule may include jailing of accounts and/or reduction of building levels of offending clan. Other punishments may be necessary depending on the seriousness of the violations.
The following addition is currently suspended and under review
Addition 1 - Special Skins
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[color=#666666][i][b]Special skin[/b][/i] - any monster that is used in the game and that is non-purchasable might be used as special skin. What does that mean? If the skin is a mage skin, and can be purchased by a mage player, then that skin is not a special skin. A bat skin is not allowed to be purchased by any player of any class, and is therefore a special skin. Please note, there may be special skins that are class specific. Also note, any skin in the game that does not have a full animation set cannot be used by players. This includes, neutral animals (rabbits, pigs, etc.), NPCs that do not move, and some others, like the Ball. Animation sets are viewable if you download the map editor.
Players may obtain special skins, that cannot be purchased. These skins are granted for special support of our game. This can be...
[list][*] Important or regular bug reports
[*] Creating game content
[*] Numerous translations
[*] Reaching outstanding high levels (details see below)[/list]
Regarding the high levels, we set these rules:
[list][*] By reaching level 1500, you may request a special skin. Usually, it will be granted, but it can be denied, if the staff team has doubts, i.e. if the character is a known troublemaker in the FT world.
[*] If you got your special skin, you will be granted a skin change within 7 days: We do understand, that you might choose the wrong skin, but then, you will recognize within a week for sure. After the week or the second change, we will not change your special skin again. If you want another skin, you have to buy a regular one, or reach the next special skin level.
[*] If you buy a purchasable skin after obtaining a special one, the special skin is lost and you have to wait until you qualify again in order to ask for a new one.
[*] By reaching level 2000, 2500, etc., you can request a new special skin including a correction of skin within a week. It has the same mechanism as at level 1500. Be aware; if you skip a level step, for example, buy from level 1555 to level 2500, you can only get the level 2500 skin and the level 2000 skin is lost. [color=#FF0000]Note:[/color] if you wait too long after reaching a level mark to request, you may lose your chance to get that special skin
[*] Only players standing in good relationship with FT community are eligible. Well known troublemakers, as an example, will not receive special skins, no matter their level.
[*] No special skin is being given to known shared/traded accounts.
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In addition, players that "create" a new skin that is accepted to be used in the game might get a choice of using that skin as a special skin (so long as it is not class-specific - or if it is class-specific, the skin must be used on an account of that class). Details of this procedure is found elsewhere on the forum.[/color]