Roleplay Safety Systems

Introduction
'''PLEASE NOTE: The roleplay safety tools addressed here are for use in any roleplay area on the Server. They are not to be used in an out of character situation.'''

Dungeons and Dragons can be a very dark setting that explores a lot of gritty themes, including sexual and violent themes, that not everyone will be comfortable with. While we want to have the freedom to explore these themes in our shared world, we do not want to exclude anyone or make them uncomfortable. For this reason, The Server is implementing a number of safety tools that can be used by GMs, players, and viewers to make sure that this is a Living Community that all of us can enjoy.

Enforcement of Safety Tools on the Server
If a safety tool is played and is given no heed, please reach out to moderation so that they can help to ensure that these tools are used. In an ideal world, this would not be necessary, but it may become so. Our moderation staff is here to ensure that you are comfortable with playing here on the Server. If at any time you are uncomfortable, then please reach out to @Staff.

The X-Card
The X-card is a simple tool that we have been using for a long time in the realm. At any point, any person involved in the run (meaning GM, player or listener) can message or say “X” or in any way communicate “X” to the GM. The GM is then responsible for stopping the scene at that moment. A break is taken and the item being X-carded is either skipped over or edited out. No explanation need be given, but if the person playing the card wishes to share, they may. At times, it may be difficult to understand what was X-carded. If this occurs, it is up to the person that played the card if they want to share, otherwise the GM will ret-con or edit parts or the entirety of a scene.

You can find more information regarding this system here.

The Consent Flower / Streetlight System
This is a new one found in other servers, but will help us to run better games for everyone involved. The Consent Flower System uses three colors: Green, Yellow and Red, which has led to the nickname “Streetlight system”. However, it is much more. On top of being a way to say “no, I don’t like that,” it is also a way to say, “I do like that,” or “I want more of that.” Each of the three colors indicates varying levels of consent:


 * Green: I am okay with the current scene and would be okay with pushing this scene farther. This does not mean a scene has to be pushed further, only that the person is okay with it and would like it to happen if everyone else at the table is comfortable with it.
 * Yellow: I am okay with the current scene, but do not desire it to be pushed beyond where it is now.
 * Red: The current scene is making me uncomfortable. Please pull it back a bit or skip it.

Global Lines, Background Only and Veils
The server also just has some content set to global bans for the whole realm.


 * Lines: Trafficking of Minors, in-scene instances of sexual assault
 * Veil: Prostitution, torture, overly gruesome kill descriptions
 * Background Only: Mass Murder, Genocide, Trafficking of Adults