Guidelines

Site Guidelines for Enigma Projects

Effective Date: November 22, 2025

Enigma Projects operates the website https://enigmaprojects.org/ (the "Site"), a developing community forum for gaming enthusiasts, covering MMOs and online titles like Warframe, World of Warcraft, Lineage 2, MU Online, RF Online, Cabal, Aion, Euro Truck Simulator 2, and more. The Site features open registrations, subscriptions, blogs, news, and discussion sections to foster collaborative gaming talk.

As of this date, the Site does not feature explicit, published Site Guidelines, Community Rules, or Forum Etiquette beyond the basic cookie notice. No dedicated rules page exists, and searches across the homepage, footer, and related sections yield no results for terms like "guidelines," "rules," or "etiquette." This is common for sites in active development, but it leaves users without clear expectations for conduct, potentially risking issues like spam or conflicts.

These provisional Site Guidelines are recommended as a best practice for gaming communities. They build on standard Invision Community (the Site's platform) defaults and align with the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy outlined previously. Implement them soon via a dedicated page (e.g., /guidelines) linked in the footer and registration flow. Tools like Iubenda can help customize for ~$50/year.

1. Purpose of These Guidelines

These rules promote a fun, respectful space for sharing builds, strategies, news, and stories. We aim for inclusivity—newbies and veterans welcome. Violations may lead to warnings, edits, or bans, enforced by volunteer mods.

2. General Posting Etiquette

Stay On-Topic: Post in the right section (e.g., Warframe guides in /warframe/, general chat in /off-topic/). Use tags for visibility.
Search First: Check existing threads before starting new ones to avoid duplicates.
Be Clear & Concise: Use spoilers for long posts or images. Title threads descriptively (e.g., "WoW Dragonflight: Best Tank Builds 2025").
No Bumping: Revive old threads only with new info; wait 24+ hours otherwise.
Media Guidelines: Embed images/videos from trusted sources (e.g., Imgur, YouTube). Keep file sizes reasonable (<5MB).

3. Respectful Community Standards

Kindness First: Treat others as you'd like to be treated. No flaming, trolling, or toxicity—debate ideas, not people.
Inclusivity: Zero tolerance for hate speech, slurs, or discrimination (based on race, gender, LGBTQ+, etc.). Report immediately.
No Personal Info: Don't dox, share private details, or harass via PMs. Keep it game-focused.
Language: English primary; multilingual threads OK if tagged. No excessive swearing—keep it PG-13.

4. Gaming-Specific Rules

Cheats & Exploits: Discuss hypotheticals or patches, but no sharing active cheats, bots, or RMT (real-money trading) links. Respect game ToS (e.g., no private server ads for official MMOs).
Spoilers: Tag major plot twists (e.g.,

for Aion endgame quests). Guides & Builds: Credit sources if adapted. No paywalled content dumps. News & Mods: Share legit updates; verify rumors. Mod discussions fine, but no malware links.

5. Prohibited Behaviors

Spam & Advertising: No unsolicited promo (e.g., your Twitch without context). Affiliates need mod approval.
Illegal/NSFW Content: Ban on piracy, explicit material, violence glorification, or illegal topics (e.g., gambling sites).
Technical Abuse: No flooding, bots, or vote manipulation. Use reports for issues, not revenge posting.
Impersonation: Don't pose as devs, streamers, or other users.

6. Moderation Process

How It Works: Mods review reports and patrol actively. Edits for minor fixes; deletions for spam.
Warnings: Progressive—verbal warning, temp mute (1-3 days), ban (7+ days or perm).
Appeals: PM a mod or admin with thread link and explanation. One appeal per incident; decisions final.
Transparency: Major changes announced in /announcements/.

7. Your Responsibilities

Read the full Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Report violations via the report button (flag icon on posts).
If you're a creator (e.g., blogger), follow copyright rules—fair use only.

8. Updates & Enforcement

Guidelines may evolve with Site growth (e.g., adding voice chat rules). Check this page regularly. Questions? Post in /support/ or PM @Admin.

Note: This is a template tailored for a gaming forum like yours—concise yet comprehensive. It's not official until posted on the Site. To enhance, add examples (e.g., "Bad: 'This build sucks!' Good: 'This build feels weak in PvP—any tweaks?'"). Pair with a pinned forum thread for easy reference. If development adds rules (e.g., for new features), update accordingly. Need a full customizable doc or examples? Just ask!