Code of Conduct: House of Adventures (Kolkata TTRPG Community)
We’re a hybrid tabletop RPG community—half online, half offline. Whether you’re rolling dice in person or joining us from your screen, this code ensures everyone feels welcome, respected, and safe.
GENERAL GUIDELINES (For Everyone)
- Respect First: Treat all players, Dungeon Masters (DMs), volunteers, and organizers with respect and courtesy—online and in-person.
- Inclusive Space: Everyone is welcome—regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, disability, or background.
- Zero Tolerance for Hate: No racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, or religious discrimination—period.
- Keep It Clean: No offensive or inappropriate language, jokes, gestures, memes, usernames, or profile pictures.
- Report Harassment: If you feel unsafe or witness inappropriate behavior, contact a moderator or organizer immediately.
ONLINE-SPECIFIC RULES
- Be Present & On Time: Join games on time. Repeated ghosting or no-shows = bans from future online sessions.
- Respect the Channel: No mic spamming, talking over others, or hijacking chats.
- Camera Etiquette: Keep your camera on when required by the DM (unless pre-agreed otherwise).
- DM’s Word Is Final: Don’t argue with the DM’s rulings in VC or chat. Save it for post-session feedback.
- No Recording Without Consent: Ask before streaming, recording, or sharing screenshots of sessions.
IN-PERSON-SPECIFIC RULES
- Arrival Time: Report by 1 PM. Games start at 2 PM sharp. No late entries.
- Don’t Interrupt Games: Spectators must not distract players during sessions.
- Venue Liability: Bring belongings at your own risk. Organizers and venues are not liable for lost or stolen items.
- Respect Property: Damaging venue or personal property = immediate disciplinary action.
- Ask Before Touching: Don’t use or move others’ dice, minis, or notebooks without permission.
GAMEPLAY RULES (Applies Everywhere)
- Respect the DM and Players: Don’t interrupt the DM mid-description. Don’t metagame or derail play.
- Collaborative Spirit: Don’t hog the spotlight. Everyone gets their moment.
- Disruptive Behavior = Out: Repeated drama, rules-lawyering, or aggressive behavior leads to bans.
ENFORCEMENT
- Violations are handled on a case-by-case basis.
- Minor issues = warning. Major issues = removal or permanent ban.
- We reserve the right to refuse participation to anyone who threatens the safety or integrity of the community.
NEED HELP?
If anything makes you uncomfortable—online or in person—message an organizer privately or email:
📧 thehoa.ycct@gmail.com