1. Respect - Respect other Users

1.1 You must respect others and their rights to play and enjoy the game.
In-game provocations are allowed as long as they are not disrespectful.
Using any kind of bad language toward others intentionally, can lead to punishment if the staff consider that it is disrespectful.

1.2 Do not personally attack or insult someone regarding aspects that have nothing to do with the game.
Provocations are allowed, as long as they do not exceed the limits of the game.
Bringing personal matters into the game is not allowed.

1.3 This rule is also applied to character nicknames.
Nicknames that may contain offensive words, or that can be considered disrespectful are not allowed.

1.4 Punishment varies according to the severity and interpretation of the administration.
Cases that are considered of less severity, can result in chat mutes and alerts.
For cases that are more serious, it can result in temporary account ban, or even permanent ban depending on the situation.

2. Real Money Transactions – Avoid buying and selling Lost Tale content for real money

Participation in real money transactions means you accept the responsibility and risks associated with it.
The team cannot provide adequate support for this cases, which is why is not recommended.
Be cautious of scams and frauds.

3. Nickname Usage Policy

3.1 To maintain integrity and respect among players, it's important to follow the guidelines regarding the use of in-game nicks.
This rule aims to protect each player’s identity and ensure a fair and healthy environment.

3.2 Players have the right to change their nicknames at any time.
However, by doing so, they relinquish ownership of the previous nickname, allowing others to use it, as long as they respect the usage guidelines.

3.3 Creating or using another player’s nickname, especially with the intent to impersonate, bother, or disrupt their game experience, is strictly prohibited.
This includes any action aimed at disturbing or harming a player’s reputation, by using their previous nickname.

3.4 Any player found violating this rule is subject to sanctions, which may include the loss of the nickname, character deletion, or even account ban, depending on the severity of the violation.

3.5 This rule is intended to ensure that all players can enjoy the gaming environment in a respectful and fair manner.

4. Impersonating Staff/Users - Do not impersonate a Staff Member or other Users.

Never impersonate any member of the Staff to take advantage.
Impersonate other Users, to bother or disrupt their game experience, it's also against the rules.
Breaking this rule can lead to a account punishment.

5. Macro/AutoClick - Do not abuse

You can use Macro/AutoClick softwares that not interact directly within the game client, but the abuse of this can result in punishment. 
You are allowed to use it if you are active playing the game, but the use while AFK are subjected to punishment.
If it is proven that the player is AFK, a penalty may be applied. (Check Rule 6 for more information)

6. AFK Playing - Do not play AFK

5.1 You must not AFK while playing the game.
It is worth noting that players are not required to respond to the chat, but if they are reported, the team will conduct an investigation, and the player may be tested by a staff member.
It will be considered that the player is AFK, if there is no reaction to the tests for 3 minutes.
In cases where the player has War Mode active, and is attacked by other players, he is required to react within 3 minutes, or it will also be considered as AFK.

5.2 In cases where the player is reported, without sufficient evidence, the administration will assume the case, to carry out further investigations.
If it is proven that the player is AFK, a penalty may be applied.
The team will also monitor the maps and test players who are suspected.

7. Cheating - Do not make use of illegal programs

You must not use any unauthorized third party software that directly interferes with the game.
To this extent, you may not make use of any automated software, including bots, cheats or other software that interacts with the game.
You are not allowed to use any hacking or cheating software, that modifies any function of the Lost Tale software.
Any unauthorized software that alter the game are not allowed, and can result in a permanent ban.

8. Bug Abuse - Do not abuse from bugs, exploits or glitches to gain advantages

8.1 You must not make use of game bugs, exploits and glitches to gain advantages.
However, if you do it accidentally immediately report it to the Staff.
If you do not report and using them to gain advantages, it may result in punishment.

8.2 The use of map climbs and glitches is also included in this rule.
Map climbs and glitches are not against the rule itself, but depending on their use, forcing entry into areas of the maps to gain competitive advantage against other players, may result in punishment.

 9. Scamming - Do not scam other players

You must not deceive other players with the intent to get advantages, their items, account infomation or anything for that matter.
This type of behavior can lead in punishment.

10. Account Security - Do not share your information to other users

Responsability for account security are entirely from players.
Do not share your main password with others users.
In cases of scam using your main password, the administration may not be able to help you.
If you want to share your account use the Share Password system.

11. Kill Stealing and Luring - Do not KS or lure monsters intentionally

11.1 Prohibition of Kill Stealing:
Kill Stealing is forbidden and can lead to punishment.
This rule does not apply to Bosses or Special Events conducted by the Staff.

11.2 Kill Stealing and Luring Includes:
Attack monsters that belong to other player/party.
Picking up items from spawns that are not yours.
Luring monsters out of the spawns intentionally to disturb other players.
Luring monsters into the spawns intentionally to disturb other players.
Summon monsters intentionally to kill players that are AFK outside spawns.

11.3 Spawn Rights:
The right to a monster/spawn belongs to the player/party that arrived first.
A player/party is entitled to only one spawn location.

11.4 Spawn Contests:

• 11.4.1 Area Hunt/Exp Maps:
  • If a player/party is using one spawn, it belongs to them until they leaves it.
• 11.4.2 1v1 Hunt Maps.
  • If a player is alone in the map spawn location, other player/party may use the remaining monsters in the area.
  • A party of two or more members can use multiple monsters and contest a specific map spawn location. These monsters will only be free if all party members leave the spawn.

11.5 Evidence:

• 11.5.1 It is up to the players to provide clear evidence of their right to a spawn. If it cannot be proven, the case will be dismissed.

12. Accusations - Do not make accusations or insinuations

Accusations against other users, or any type of insinuation inside the game will be considered as defamation, and a punishment can be applied.
Reports should be made directly to the Staff to be previously analyzed.
All players are innocent until the Staff investigate and judge the evidences.

13. Judging Staff - Do not judge or contest Staff decisions in public

If you think that something is wrong, feel free to contact the Staff through the support section.
Do not post this type of messages in public.
Contest or judge Staff decisions in public is subject to punishment.

14. Advertising - Do not promote or advertise in-game

Do not promote any type of content not related to Lost Tale.

15. Misc Chat - Use the appropriate chat in game

Messages sended in the wrong area are subject to chat mutes according to administration interpretation.
For better organization of the Misc Chat please follow the rules below:
Trade = Only messages related to Buy/Sell/Trade.
PT/DG = Only messages related to Party or Dungeon.
Misc = Messages in general, that are not related to Trade or Party/Dungeon.

**Reports need to be made in our forum, with all the evidences to be previously analyzed by the administration. Follow the link below:
https://forum.losttale.com/index.php?/forum/18-report-user/
**Reports made in the wrong section will be disconsidered.