There are three general circumstances where the "OOC mode"/AFK tag can be permitted for use:
You are doing quests/errands, especially in an area where you are not supposed to be,as the team considers the server quests OOC. Grey orcs AFK-tagging through BG for their BG quests and to change their regeneration cloaks/mithral armor at Maltz's are the classic example.
You are passing by a region that you cannot bypass in any other manner, and it would make no sense for you not to be able to circumvent it.For example, a character who is banned from Amn-controlled territories that wants to go to the Cloudpeak mountains can AFK-tag through Nashkel to represent them taking another way around, as there is currently no other possible way to access the Cloudpeak Mountains in the server.
You are actually AFK.
Using the AFK tags for purposes of OOC grinding, among other reasons not part of the three above, is not valid. As per the General Server Rules concerning the topic of grinding with the AFK tag on:
General Server Rules wrote:– AFK Grinding
– AFK grinding is illegal. As discussed in this post here: http://bgtscc.net/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=25385
Doing so will result in either de-leveling of your PC, or more severe penalties. There is no rule against speed leveling. We ask Players to be considerate to others and NOT "grind" or "camp" an area for several hours, and by doing so, not giving others a chance to adventure in this area as well.
The AFK grinding rules also apply to using automated techniques for fishing or emoting while AFK. Those found to be doing so shall receive the same treatment as those who AFK grind.
Please screenshot and report players who are using the AFK tag to grind.
I can`t find any post that says grey orcs aren`t allowed in cities. Why the need to flag afk? it was a provisional guidline when i got stopped by a dm running my orc in beregost. Can we get a ruling on this? As i see it you just take away the possibility for rp when you force orcs to flag afk while in town. In the guidelines it is suggested to have a disguise ready when visiting cities. That goes against any need for flagging afk. I can enter bg (not beregost anymore) without taking of my disguise but does this trigger a response from guards (mechanically)? Grey orcs could really need some love (ooc only).
Samn, watch your back young man Forsun, give the dog a bone then leave the dog alone
duracele wrote:I can`t find any post that says grey orcs aren`t allowed in cities. Why the need to flag afk? it was a provisional guidline when i got stopped by a dm running my orc in beregost. Can we get a ruling on this? As i see it you just take away the possibility for rp when you force orcs to flag afk while in town. In the guidelines it is suggested to have a disguise ready when visiting cities. That goes against any need for flagging afk. I can enter bg (not beregost anymore) without taking of my disguise but does this trigger a response from guards (mechanically)? Grey orcs could really need some love (ooc only).
There was a big war regarding Black Orcs and several areas of the Sword Coast, Baldur's Gate was especially involved.
It could be made more prominent, but there's been a stance of increased adversion towards orcs and Baldur's Gate.
- The Gray Orc and the Drow Elf, wicked and evil by nature, are hereby banned from the city of Baldur's Gate and its Environs.
Candlekeep
4. Any seeking to bring harm on the Keep will be met with force.
this includes Drow, Grey Orcs, Goblins, Yaun-Ti or any other Monster race.
Doron Amar
4) Demons/Devils, Undead and Drow, Fullblood Orcs, Red Wizards and their companion Knights and servants, will be killed on sight unless expressly authorized by a member of the Council.
Amn
-Races hostile, violent, wicked, and evil by nature, are hereby banned from Beregost and Nashkel and their Environs. Orcbloods of a civilized nature and that have business to conduct in Amn may be permitted at the discretion of the local Amnian authorities.
