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# Common Knowledge Rules

1. **Poaching:**
   * **Definition:** Poaching is soliciting members from one sim/game/organization to join another, including discussing other servers or sending links to their discords.
   * **Policy:** Poaching is strictly prohibited and will result in an immediate, permanent ban without exception.
2. **Character Names:**
   * **Guidelines:** Character names must not be offensive, homophobic, racist, or inappropriate, including derogatory terms related to nationality.
3. **Age Requirement:**
   * **Rule:** All characters must be 18 years or older.
4. **Green zone Abuse:**
   * **Policy:** You cannot enter a green zone to avoid being taken hostage or killed.
5. **Scene Management:**
   * **Downed Players:** If you are downed in a scene, you cannot heal others at the scene or return to it after being healed.
6. **Ped Skin Usage:**
   * **Requirement:** You must have approval from a Senior-Admin or above to use a ped skin.
7. **Hostage Ransom:**
   * **Rule:** You cannot ask for money for a hostage.
8. **Criminal Activity Near Restarts:**
   * **Policy:** Avoid engaging in criminal activities when a server restart is imminent.
9. **Military Base Vehicles:**
   * **Rule:** Stealing helicopters, jets, or planes from the military base is forbidden.
10. **Roleplay Continuity:**
    * **Policy:** Roleplay should not stop or become less serious before a restart; continue as normal.
11. **Tsunami Timing:**
    * **Guideline:** Avoid hitting banks or stores within 15 minutes before or after a tsunami. If a scene is in progress when a tsunami occurs, complete the scene before leaving.