1.1 All active servers of the MW-ESSENCE project are free of charge. The project administration maintains and develops it solely at their own expense and of their own volition. Funds received from donations are allocated to improving the quality of the servers and gameplay.
1.2 These rules are mandatory for review and compliance. Ignorance of the rules does not exempt from responsibility for their violation. By registering an account, the user automatically agrees to all project rules in full.
1.3 These rules apply to all game servers and information resources of the MW-ESSENCE project.
1.4 The Administration has the right to make changes to the rules at any time without prior notice to the user.
1.5 The Administration of the project has the right to independently determine the punishment for violation of the server rules, regardless of what is specified for a specific violation.
1.6 Accounts or characters inactive for more than 90 days may be deleted without prior notice.
1.7 In case of violation of the rules, all user accounts may be blocked, regardless of which specific account was used for the violation.
2.1 The Administration is not responsible for temporary or permanent inability of a specific person or group of persons to play on the server.
2.2 The Administration has the right at any time, without explanation, to deny access to the server for a specific user or an entire subnet.
2.3 In case of server malfunctions, the Administration takes necessary actions to restore its operability as soon as possible.
2.4 All accounts and all their contents are the property of the server Administration.
2.5 The Administration is not obliged to return items, accounts, characters, or their parameters lost by players for any reason.
2.6 The Administration has the right at any time and at its own discretion to make changes to the server operation, its concept, technical components, items, skills, and classes.
2.7 The Administration has the right to restrict access to the server by conducting technical work in the necessary scope and for the required time.
2.8 Players must comply with the requirements of the Administration and all listed rules.
2.9 The Administration may lift a punishment for rule violation through a paid account unlock, considering it a replacement for punishment. The cost of unlocking is determined at the discretion of the Administration. The specified amount is deducted from the user’s Personal Account balance in partial or full.
3.1 The composition of the Administration and their powers are determined by the Project Leader and include the following subgroups: Admin, Head GM, Community Manager, Support, Partner Curator.
3.2 It is forbidden to contact the Administration without urgent need. Any request to the Administration must contain a clear description of the player’s issue or a question directly concerning the server operation (the Administration reserves the right not to answer). Punishment: at the discretion of the Administration.
3.3 Disrespectful behavior towards the Administration is prohibited. Punishment: from chat block to blocking all accounts on the server and information resources.
3.4 Any threats towards the Administration, both on information resources and in-game, are prohibited.
Punishment: blocking all accounts on the server and information resources.
3.5 Interference with the work of the Administration is prohibited.
Punishment: from chat block to blocking all accounts on the server and information resources.
3.6 Disputing or challenging the actions of the Administration is prohibited.
Punishment: at the discretion of the Administration.
3.7 Deceiving the Administration is prohibited.
Punishment: from chat block to blocking all accounts on the server and information resources.
3.8 Publishing conversations with the Administration or their content without prior approval is prohibited.
Punishment: blocking all violator’s accounts.
3.9 Discussing punishments imposed by the Administration is prohibited.
Punishment: at the discretion of the Administration.
3.10 The Administration does not interfere with the gameplay, except in cases of rule violations, scheduled events, or current work.
3.11 Spreading rumors, slander, or negative propaganda about the server or the Administration is prohibited.
Punishment: blocking all violator’s accounts.
4.1 The nominal owner of the account is responsible for it, regardless of who performed actions under this account.
4.2 All players must independently ensure that no prohibited software specified in clause 5.1 is present on the computers used to access the game servers.
4.3 In case of violation of these rules by other players against a user, the service user has the right to file a complaint with support, providing evidence (screenshots, videos).
4.4 In case of questions or problems, players must contact the Administration via the ticket system in Discord, the official support account in Telegram (@Mw_Esssence_Support), or by email.
5.1 The use of programs that emulate the player’s presence in the game or disrupt the normal functioning of the server software is prohibited (such programs must not be running while playing on the server). This includes programs or deletion of client files that modify or replace the client, as well as those that alter or simplify gameplay by non-game methods.
Punishment: blocking all violator’s accounts.
5.2 The use of macro mice and any other third-party software for returning to a spot and simulating game actions is prohibited, including automated movement and skill usage at set intervals. Exceptions: using the actions “Next Far Target” and “Next Near Target,” as well as opening game items (loot boxes) by key cycling.
Punishment: from 24 hours jail to blocking all violator’s accounts.
5.3 Unauthorized access to another player’s account is prohibited.
Punishment: blocking all violator’s accounts.
5.4 Theft of other players’ in-game valuables is prohibited. If there is in-game correspondence confirming temporary item and/or adena transfers, sales, or other item-related deals, you may contact technical support regarding theft or fraud. Any chat messages may be considered proof.
Punishment: at the discretion of the Administration.
5.5 Selling and buying any in-game items for real money or equivalent “electronic payment means” (WebMoney, Yandex Money, etc.) is prohibited. The sale of characters and/or accounts for any non-game valuables is prohibited. Mentioning or discussing such deals in-game, on project resources, or on third-party platforms is also prohibited.
Punishment: blocking all violator’s accounts on the server and project resources.
5.6 Exchange of any in-game items (adena, L-coins, weapons, armor, resources, etc.) between MW-ESSENCE project servers is prohibited. Mentioning or discussing such deals in-game, on project resources, or on third-party platforms is also prohibited.
Punishment: from item confiscation to permanent account block.
5.7 Mass killing of players across different locations within a short period, with the intent to harm the server by reducing its online population, is prohibited.
Punishment: at the discretion of the Administration.
5.8 Playing from more than 2 PCs simultaneously is prohibited.
Punishment: blocking all violator’s accounts.
6.1 Exploiting server bugs is prohibited.
Punishment: at the discretion of the Administration.
6.2 Any user who discovers a flaw or bug must promptly report it to technical support.
6.3 The Administration has the right to announce bugs and take corrective measures, including confiscation of items, changing server parameters, characters, or rewards, as well as rolling back gameplay for all or specific users.
6.4 Any user must familiarize themselves with the description of the server concept and game mechanics, including individual rules of the relevant section or service.
7.1 Trophy Shop and obtaining Trophy Coins.
7.1.1 Any loopholes (including arranged PvP solely for trophy farming) or bugs found in this system must be promptly reported to support. Exploiting them results in the clan losing access to Trophy Coins, and measures will be applied to the clan leader. Receiving coins on secondary characters not actively participating in PvP for Raid Bosses and Trophy Coins is prohibited.
8.1 Insulting players in global chat or on any project resources is prohibited. Private messages between users are not subject to moderation.
Punishment: at the discretion of the Administration.
8.2 Threats in any form towards users are prohibited, unless they are part of gameplay.
Punishment: at the discretion of the Administration.
8.3 Sharing personal information, including real personal data, photos, or user locations, is prohibited, except for users who do not hide such information themselves.
Punishment: at the discretion of the Administration.
8.4 Direct or indirect advertising of other online games or any external projects is prohibited.
Punishment: blocking all violator’s accounts.
8.5 Direct or indirect advertising of sexual services and/or erotic (pornographic) content is prohibited.
Punishment: blocking all violator’s accounts.
8.6 Any display of racism, nationalism, or religious insults, including attempts to disguise such statements, is prohibited.
Punishment: at the discretion of the Administration.
8.7 Clan names, clan abbreviations, character names, and titles that insult other players, contain vulgar language, or express racism, nationalism, or religious insults are prohibited.
Punishment: at the discretion of the Administration.
8.8 When creating a character, it is prohibited to use reserved words: GM, Administrator, or names of Administration members, both current and former.
Punishment: at the discretion of the Administration.
8.8.1 When creating a character, it is prohibited to use names belonging to Golden Status holders.
8.9 Impersonating the Administration or its trusted representatives is prohibited.
Punishment: blocking all violator’s accounts.
8.10 Impersonating a guarantor in trade deals on servers or project resources is prohibited.
Punishment: at the discretion of the Administration.
9.1 A media partner who conducts giveaways or events using bonus codes or any other in-game valuables provided by the Administration must hold them objectively and impartially for all players. A media partner must provide the reward to a player who met the participation criteria and won, regardless of personal relations.
Participation criteria may only be publicly accessible (e.g., watch for 10 minutes or subscribe to a social network).
Punishment: from warning and fines to termination of the contract.
9.1.1 A media partner must comply with the media activity regulations agreed with the Project Administration prior to contract conclusion.
9.2 Clan leaders whose clans receive support from the Administration for development must keep records of who received support resources, when, and for what they were spent, and provide reports upon request of the Administration.
9.2.1 All bonuses received for clan development may not be used personally by the clan leader.
Punishment: from warning and fines to termination of the contract.
These rules are a translation from the original Russian version. In case of any inaccuracies, discrepancies, or conflicts between the versions, the Russian text shall prevail.