GENERAL
- Each individual is permitted to maintain only one account on this website. While you may share your IP address with roommates and family members, it is important to ensure that your aliases (verified through Toyhouse or DeviantArt) are distinct. A strike will be issued if it is determined that the accounts belong to the same individual.
- You must be at least 18 years of age to register and utilize this site. Acquiring a guardian's permission or perceiving oneself as sufficiently mature to participate does not constitute a legitimate basis for registration. If you are under the age of 18, we kindly ask that you refrain from joining at this time. If it is discovered that an account holder is under 18 years of age, the account will be suspended without prior notice, and all items, including reindeer, will be retrieved and subsequently raffled off.
- Your username should be unique and refrain from being defamatory, hateful, offensive, vulgar, or otherwise unlawful or inappropriate. In instances where such usernames are found, we will make necessary modifications and kindly ask you to provide an alternative name. If your username is "Renamed", "Renamed01", "Renamed02", etc., it will remain as such until you offer a new one to our staff. Should you wish to change your username, please submit a report here with the account you would like to rename. We kindly ask that you refrain from making such requests on Discord.
- You are solely accountable for all activities associated with your account. If you suspect that there has been a security breach involving your account (please note that sharing information does not constitute a security breach, and you should not share it under any circumstances), it is imperative that you report this to us immediately, either through this platform here or via email at staff@truenortharpg.com.
- Remember to be kind and courteous to fellow members. If you’re having a tough day, please consider taking a moment for yourself before responding to others. Our staff is here to help if needed, so don’t hesitate to reach out. If you have any concerns about someone, please send a report on here or email us at staff@truenortharpg.com. Sending your message through this site will get you a quicker response.
- Any form of harassment is strictly prohibited, and we have a zero-tolerance policy towards stalking, doxxing, abuse of any kind, and death threats. We urge individuals to report any instances of harassment experienced by themselves or others, along with any relevant screenshots, either through this platform or via our email. Please refrain from direct messaging staff members on Discord or other platforms regarding these matters. It is imperative that all files and screenshots be compiled in a single location.
- We adhere to a three-strike policy, except in instances of severe misconduct, which may result in a permanent ban. Further details can be found in the final section of this page.
- The site's rating is 3/0/3, following the https://rpgrating.com system. More in depth below:
- 3 (Language) Swearing and mature language is permitted.
- 0 (Sex) No sexual content permitted.
- 3 (Violence) Explicit violence is permitted.
- While swearing is allowed, it mustn't be toward any members or staff in an aggressive and/or disrespectful manner.
- Blood is ok with a warning
- Mild depictions of gore may include the portrayal of bone in a stylized manner, while any representation of muscle should be rendered in a flat or less detailed form. Impalement can adhere to either of these guidelines, provided that it does not display more than skeletal structure. As long as the injury or cause of death is obscured by a deliberately positioned object, such submissions are permissible. Additionally, content that is mildly disturbing is also included under this category.
- Extreme gore that depicts intricate details of organs and muscle tissues, commonly found in games such as Baldur's Gate 3 and Resident Evil, is not permitted for submission on this site or within Discord.
- On alternative platforms such as DeviantArt or Tumblr, submissions are permitted provided that the appropriate filters are applied.
- Warnings must be utilized on the platforms Toyhouse and DeviantART for any content classified as violent. This encompasses literature as well.
- Depictions of sexual acts or any subjects deemed inappropriate are strictly prohibited.
- 3 (Language) Swearing and mature language is permitted.
- You may engage in trading for in-game currency and items in exchange for artwork.
- The sale of any in-game currency or items for real-world currency (such as USD, Euro, etc.) is strictly prohibited. Any violations will result in a permanent ban.
- All submissions and discussions conducted within official platforms (such as Discord, this website, Toyhouse, and the dA group) must be conducted in English. It is recommended to utilize a translation tool, even if the accuracy may not always be complete. Alternatively, you may have an individual assist you with the translation process.
PLAYER ARTWORK
- All drawn images uploaded to the site has a maximum size of 1500x1500 pixels or below. The site will not allow it, leading you to an 500 error due to the limitation put into place.
- Artworks submitted by players must not disrupt the layout of the site. If any such instances are identified, they should be reported to the staff immediately, as this may require adjustments in the code or the resizing of the image.
- Give credit where it's due, from inspiration to reference.
- You must always link sources to the original artist (doesn't matter the medium) when drawing/grabbing inspiration from it. This includes lineart and bases.
- Tracing is not allowed, even with credit. Keep it personal and for learning purposes. Tracing doesn't equal referencing and will not be tolerated.
- Drawing from reference is allowed where you look at a drawing and then draw. Drawing on top if it counts as tracing.
- You may take commissions in real world currency (USD/Euro/etc.), group currency and items. If in real world currency, you must take this offsite (Discord is fine).
- You are allowed to show screenshots and/or recordings to staff of True North, of anyone who does not hold up their end of the agreement. This includes chargebacks, scams, etc. Staff will act accordingly depending on the situation, but we cannot force a refund since our site doesn't take any payments nor do we have the power to do so. You must go through your bank or payment platform to get a refund.
- Anyone who is found chargebacking an artist and with evidence given to deign it was out of malice to get free art, will find themselves be banned permanately and a PSA will be made.
- Art theft, design theft, AI generated (image and written), NFT, and plagiarism is not allowed nor will it ever be tolerated. You will be banned permanately after. No exceptions.
- Stock images are allowed to be used provided it gives you permission to use it offsite, and you have given credit.
- Pinterest, GOOGLE image search, and other non-stock sites that do not plainly give you permission to use, are not valid places to use images as references.
- There are stock sites that have AI generated images, and said images may not be used here. However, if there is a way to filter out said AI generated images, then you may use non-AI images provided it has sufficient info on who created it. Contact staff to have a better judgement and we will look into it.
- All artwork by players fully retain their copyright. We do not copyright claim any player made artwork.
ROLEPLAY
- Be sure to use correct warnings for any pieces, no matter the medium, for what we allow stated earlier on. If you're not sure how to do this, file a report or contact staff, and we will walk you through it. A guide will be made soon.
- We do not allow any sexual content whatsoever. Any such content found will be deleted and you will be given a strike. The mention of the rut is fine, as is the gathering of harems.
- There will be some parts of the roleplay where your reindeer might be wounded, tamed and/or severely, and possibly meet their end tragically.
- This can be opted out for those who wish not to have their reindeer have this during prompt and event submissions. These events will have a note in bold if your reindeer is injured in any manner.
- This can be opted out for those who wish not to have their reindeer have this during prompt and event submissions. These events will have a note in bold if your reindeer is injured in any manner.
- Every reindeer starts with no magic. Yes, even calves, since they must prove themselves to the spirits. However, magic is pretty loose, provided it follows the structure we have set to maintain balance.
- When a magic blessed reindeer uses magic, runes will appear in the space between their antlers (the antlers will be "hugging" it, so to speak). These runes can be entirely be made up by players.
- Do not copy or edit anyone's runes, since all are unique and player made!
OFFICIAL ARTWORK AND IMPORTS
- The official artwork of True North is not permitted for use in any other context as is offsite. The lineart must be colored in either by the player or staff, and received approval from staff prior to being uploaded and following the rules listed below. It must not be used by others that aren't given permission to create adoptables, imports, and breeding charts.
- Our official lineart may not be re-uploaded, shared, or utilized in any commercial capacity in its original form or in an edited state. It is prohibited to use it for any purpose related to artificial intelligence (AI), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), or any other form of blockchain currency. The lineart is exclusively intended for character design purposes, specifically for reindeer characters, on our website only.
- DeviantART and Toyhouse are the primary platforms permitted for the re-upload of designs, in addition to our own website and Discord. Such re-uploads must include the appropriate signatures of the lineart artist and should not have excessive shading. You are also permitted to re-upload the designs to other character sites, forums, or platforms dedicated to organization and roleplaying, provided that due credit is given through a hyperlink on the image or within the associated code, utilizing either BBCode or HTML, as permitted by the respective platform.
- Any other site not noted by it's type is not allowed to re-upload our lineart with your design, due to the inability of time and labor to keep track of them.
- Any form of theft, including but not limited to "stealing," "copying," and "breeding" without proper authorization, will be addressed accordingly.
- Should a violation be identified, a DMCA claim will be submitted to the pertinent site that contravenes this section of the rules.
DISCORD CHAT
- You are required to adhere to all community conduct, the server's rules, and Discord's terms and guidelines.
- You must be 18+ years or more to join our Discord server. While we acknowledge that Discord permits users aged 13 to 15 to access the platform, we kindly request that you adhere to our policy given the nature of the site and the role-playing game.
- Please do not roleplay in the Discord server, as it can get lost, nor do we have any channels setup for it. It's preferrable to submit to the site for easy record keeping.
- Please make sure to read all the important messages that are pinned in the channels. These messages will help you know where to go, what to share, and explain what the channels are about. We also have a channel just for navigation to make things even easier for you.
- No unsolicited direct messages for commissions, nor asking or begging for commissions. Anyone who engages in this behavior must be reported to the staff immediately. Additionally, please be wary of Discord scams. If you're unsure about a situation and someone is demanding payment for your information, emailing you about a report someone made regarding you, or requesting you to download their game for testing, please block and report them to Discord immediately.
- Any art shared on Discord must adhere to this site's rules. Warnings for blood are acceptable. Mild gore must be spoilered and/or must be submitted to the site with a warning and included as a link. Extreme gore is never permitted.
- Blood is acceptable with a warning.
- Mild gore is depicted by showing bone in a cartoonish manner, while any muscle should be presented in a flat or less detailed way. Impalement can be represented in either fashion, provided it does not show more than bone. As long as there is a deliberately placed object to "hide" the area of injury or the cause of death, it is acceptable for submission. If the content is slightly disturbing, it also fits within this category.
- Extreme gore that depicts intricate details of organs and muscle tissues, commonly found in games such as Baldur's Gate 3 and Resident Evil, is not permitted for submission on this site or within Discord.
- On alternative platforms such as DeviantArt or Tumblr, submissions are permitted provided that the appropriate filters are applied.
- On alternative platforms such as DeviantArt or Tumblr, submissions are permitted provided that the appropriate filters are applied.
- Sharing any identifying photographs, images, or information, such as real names, faces, physical addresses, and phone numbers, is prohibited. This rule applies to both you and your children, with no exceptions. Such content will be removed without warning or notice.
- In the pet-tax channel, only real-life pets are allowed. Just a heads-up about snakes—they're okay, but please don’t post any spiders or other insects. If you do, your post will be removed without a warning.
- Staff may request a change of topic or ask to move the conversation to private messages. The topics listed below are not allowed to be discussed:
- Racist, sexual, homophobic, or hateful topics.
- Arms, gunfire, bombings, and warfare. Should you or another individual be in a perilous situation, I urge you to contact your emergency services immediately.
- Politics.
- Religion.
- Medical care, veterinary care, comprehensive medical procedures, and surgical interventions. The following two items are the only two to mention in passing.
- It is acceptable to reference menstrual periods, including associated discomfort such as pain or cramps; however, one should refrain from providing excessive detail.
- COVID-19 is an acceptable topic of discussion; however, it is advisable to maintain a light-hearted approach.
- Venting and Mental Health: We do not have a designated channel for venting and do not intend to establish one.
If you require someone to speak with regarding suicidal thoughts, please utilize the following resources:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (US): https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Crisis Text Line: https://www.crisistextline.org/
IMAlive: https://www.imalive.org/
7-Cups: https://www.7cups.com/
- Speaking negatively about other ARPGs and websites is prohibited.
- Recruitment or advertisements for other ARPGs are only permitted within the designated advertising or affiliates channel. Any posts made outside of these specified channels will be removed without prior notice.
- Our server has a ticket bot and ModMail bot. Staff will never drag you in a ticket, we will only send you a message on site or on Discord. Please use these bots only for issues that aren't about feedback or suggestions. It's for bringing up things we might have missed or if you're having a problem with someone or something that breaks our rules.
- Keep feedback in the correct channels to avoid it being lost or overlooked. If you happen to forget, no worries at all! It's just a helpful reminder to keep our communication streamlined.
WARNINGS & STRIKE SYSTEM
Claiming ignorance to these rules such as, but not limited to, "I didn't read them", "I didn't know that," and more, is not a defense or excuse. By using our lineart, joining our site and creating reindeer on said lineart, you will be held accountable to all rules regardless.
Strikes are for rule-breakers, though these strikes can be skipped when and if the situation requires it when someone is deemed not safe to be around in our community.
- First Strike - Full written warning with the rule and a reminder of the rules when you break one of these rules that do not require an immediate ban.
- Second Strike - You will have a temporary ban on here and elsewhere for up to one month. During this time, you will not be able to participate at all. This includes submitting prompts, events, breeding, in game purchases, and more. You may use your platforms to create art, but you will not have access to submitting anything to our site, Discord, and our group on deviantART.
- Third Strike - You will have a temporary ban on here and elsewhere for up to three months. During this time, you will not be able to participate at all, just like the above. Only difference is the amount of time.
After the third strike, you will face a permanent ban.
Evading our second and third strike by making new accounts, using VPNs, and/or using others to act as messengers/third party or create your new accounts will result in a permanent ban without warning. Any third parties/other people who helped you as well will also face a permanent ban.
Permanent bans are not up for discussion nor appeals. No one may act as a "lawyer" or "messenger" to ask why someone was banned at any time, even for the temporary bans. Everyone who is banned is given the reason as to why. If, for some reason, a staff member hasn't given you given the reason why you have been given a ban, please contact Camyza immediately and I will get back to you so I can look into why a reason wasn't given.