Welcome to the Haze Community!
Our community is a diverse, inclusive, and creative space where players from around the world come together to share in a mutual adventure.
To ensure that everyone has an enjoyable, safe, and respectful experience, we've established the following community standards. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with them.
Haze is at its best when everyone shares in a mutual respect for each other. These seven points summarise our stance on the social meta.
Below are some of the best practices for ensuring a fair and respectable experience for everyone.
Conflict between characters, especially on a permadeath server, can be intense. Players should always:
1. Consider Consequences: Recognize that conflicts may escalate, potentially leading to permanent death for involved characters.
2. Prioritize Enjoyment: Focus on the roleplay’s evolving story and the enjoyment of all participants.
Avoid blurring in-character (IC) actions with out-of-character (OOC) feelings, ensuring conflicts remain part of the narrative rather than personal grievances.
Additionally, make sure to thoroughly acquaint yourself with the rules regarding character conflict. It is your obligation to do so.
Avoid a “play-to-win” mentality, which prioritizes personal gain over organic storytelling. Examples of unacceptable behavior include:
If emergencies force you to log out during gameplay (e.g., while being pursued), communicate with other players to ensure fairness.
Haze values dynamic, organic roleplay. While players can create IC factions and pursue goals, they must avoid forming OOC cliques that exclude or manipulate the broader player base. All groups should operate transparently, keeping the roleplay collaborative.
The DM team will help you resolve disputes fairly! If issues arise, whether regarding meta-gaming or perceived rule violations, players should bring them to the DM team rather than confronting others directly.
When playing on Haze, you might find yourself in a DM-led encounter or event. While these aren't hard rules, there are a few bits of roleplaying etiquette that can be good to keep in mind, that makes things easier for both DMs and players.
Don't spontaneously attack NPCs or creatures that are clearly part of an event or being piloted by a DM without telegraphing it.
Don't make rolls, public or private, without any context, expecting a DM to respond.
Don't get upset if your /dm tell don't get an immediate response.
Don’t use OOC chat to argue rulings or challenge the DM mid-scene.
Don’t break character mid-scene for OOC jokes or commentary.
Metagaming is when a player uses out-of-character knowledge or exploits mechanics in a way that breaks immersion or gives an unfair advantage. It goes against the spirit of roleplay on Haze.
We understand some overlap is natural—you might remember things from a past character or recognize monster behavior. Those things happen, and are okay. It only becomes a problem when it’s used intentionally to gain an edge or avoid consequences.
Examples of Metagaming:
Death of a character can happen if a mechanic was abused to avoid permadeath, and bans, both temporary or permanent, can result from repeated or serious violations.
If you're unsure about a situation, talk to a DM! You won’t be punished for asking questions.
We are all here to enjoy the immersive world of Haze and to be part of a community that values storytelling, creativity, and camaraderie. By adhering to these community standards, we can ensure that Haze remains an enjoyable, safe, and welcoming space for everyone.
Thank you for being part of our community!