General rules - Revision history

DustyFB at 07:01, 28 December 2021

2021-12-28T07:01:42Z

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	* Questions? Contact our community managers in Discord, or DM JoelFB#7362		* Questions? Contact our community managers in Discord, or DM JoelFB#7362

	== Copyright ~~notice~~ ==		== Copyright Notice ==

	=== General ~~notice~~ for ~~e.g. videos~~ and ~~streaming~~ ===		=== General Notice for Videos, Streaming, and Other Media ===

	If you create content based on Starbase (eg: videos), we ask that you put this notice somewhere in the text description:		If you create content based on Starbase (eg: videos), we ask that you put this notice somewhere in the text description:
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	=== Non-fungible Tokens ===		=== Non-fungible Tokens ===

	You may not use any material or assets owned by Frozenbyte, nor any screenshots, video content, or other media from Starbase in the production of a non-fungible token, or ~~any~~ other ~~reasonably~~ similar ~~creation~~.		You may not use any material or assets owned by Frozenbyte, nor any screenshots, video content, or other media from Starbase in the production of a non-fungible token, cryptographic asset, or other similar asset.

	=== Music ===		=== Music ===

DustyFB: Added notice about NFTs

2021-12-28T05:13:16Z

Added notice about NFTs

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	* [[General_rules#Streaming_and_videos\|Streaming and posting videos]] is allowed (+ see below)		* [[General_rules#Streaming_and_videos\|Streaming and posting videos]] is allowed (+ see below)
	* Content (incl. videos) using Starbase should include our [[General_rules#Copyright_notice\|copyright notice]]		* Content (incl. videos) using Starbase should include our [[General_rules#Copyright_notice\|copyright notice]]
	* Questions? Contact our ~~CMs~~ in Discord or DM JoelFB#7362		* Questions? Contact our community managers in Discord, or DM JoelFB#7362

	== Copyright notice ==		== Copyright notice ==
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	=== General notice for e.g. videos and streaming ===		=== General notice for e.g. videos and streaming ===

	If you create content based on Starbase (~~for example~~ videos), we ask you to put this notice somewhere in the text description:		If you create content based on Starbase (eg: videos), we ask that you put this notice somewhere in the text description:

	<code>		<code>"Starbase" and its characters, music and other material copyright © Frozenbyte Oy, used with permission but without endorsement.</code>
	"Starbase" and its characters, music and other material copyright © Frozenbyte Oy, used with permission but without endorsement.
	</code>

	=== Screenshots and ~~images~~ ===		=== Screenshots and Images ===

	Copyright notice for screenshots and images:		Copyright notice for screenshots and images:
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	The laws in many countries allow the use of screenshots and images as-is with a copyright notice. If you wish to receive an explicit permission for your project, please [https://frozenbyte.com/contact/ get in touch] with us.		The laws in many countries allow the use of screenshots and images as-is with a copyright notice. If you wish to receive an explicit permission for your project, please [https://frozenbyte.com/contact/ get in touch] with us.

			=== Non-fungible Tokens ===

			You may not use any material or assets owned by Frozenbyte, nor any screenshots, video content, or other media from Starbase in the production of a non-fungible token, or any other reasonably similar creation.

	=== Music ===		=== Music ===

	Using Starbase music in a Starbase-related video is ok, provided that credit is given like this:		Using Starbase music in a Starbase-related video is OK, provided that credit is given like this:

	<code>"Starbase" and its music and other material copyright © Frozenbyte Oy, used with permission but without endorsement. Music tracks primarily composed by Marcus Warner with additional tracks by Antti Martikainen and ambient tracks by Sauli Lehtinen; soundtrack available.</code>		<code>"Starbase" and its music and other material copyright © Frozenbyte Oy, used with permission but without endorsement. Music tracks primarily composed by Marcus Warner with additional tracks by Antti Martikainen and ambient tracks by Sauli Lehtinen; soundtrack available.</code>
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	<code>"Starbase" and its music and other material copyright © Frozenbyte Oy, used with permission but without endorsement. Music track "Pandemonium" composed by Marcus Warner; soundtrack available.</code>		<code>"Starbase" and its music and other material copyright © Frozenbyte Oy, used with permission but without endorsement. Music track "Pandemonium" composed by Marcus Warner; soundtrack available.</code>

	=== Larger ~~works such~~ as ~~fansites~~ ===		=== Larger Works Such as Fan-Sites ===

	For larger works based on Starbase, such as ~~fansites~~, here's our official full copyright:		For larger works based on Starbase, such as fan-sites, here is our official full copyright:

	<code>		<code>"Starbase" game copyright © Frozenbyte Oy, used with permission but without endorsement. "Starbase" is a trademark or registered trademark of Frozenbyte Oy in the U.S. and other countries. For more information, please visit the official [https://frozenbyte.com Frozenbyte website].</code>
	"Starbase" game copyright © Frozenbyte Oy, used with permission but without endorsement. "Starbase" is a trademark or registered trademark of Frozenbyte Oy in the U.S. and other countries. For more information, please visit the official [https://frozenbyte.com Frozenbyte website].
	</code>

	=== Fan ~~fiction~~ ===		=== Fan Fiction ===

	For fan fiction, such as using Starbase characters or the Starbase universe in a fan work, we allow it provided that:		For fan fiction, such as using Starbase characters or the Starbase universe in a fan work, we allow it provided that:
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	** ... and this notice is featured prominently in the fan fiction work, for example on the cover page of a longer novella or book		** ... and this notice is featured prominently in the fan fiction work, for example on the cover page of a longer novella or book

	=== Fan ~~merchandise~~ ===		=== Fan Merchandise ===

	At this point we do not allow fan merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, etc). We are looking into allowing this in the future by partnering up with the most popular fan merchandise sites.		At this point we do not allow fan merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, etc). We are looking into allowing this in the future by partnering up with the most popular fan merchandise sites.
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	The notice can be placed in English, or translated into the used language as long as it conveys the same meaning.		The notice can be placed in English, or translated into the used language as long as it conveys the same meaning.

	== Streaming and ~~videos~~ ==		== Streaming and Videos ==

	{{quote2\|During '''Closed Alpha''' we would kindly ask everybody to be mindful of the fact that the game is still in Closed Alpha, and generally speaking not ready for a larger audience. We have a rule of thumb for videos and streams during Closed Alpha:		{{quote2\|During '''Closed Alpha''' we would kindly ask everybody to be mindful of the fact that the game is still in Closed Alpha, and generally speaking not ready for a larger audience. We have a rule of thumb for videos and streams during Closed Alpha:
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	=== General ~~guidelines~~ ===		=== General Guidelines ===

	Streaming and posting videos about Starbase is ok. You are also free to use Starbase music in videos that are related to Starbase, and monetize those videos (however monetizing the music otherwise is not permitted).		Streaming and posting videos about Starbase is ok. You are also free to use Starbase music in videos that are related to Starbase, and monetize those videos (however monetizing the music otherwise is not permitted).

	=== Re-posting ~~official videos~~ ===		=== Re-posting Official Videos ===

	Re-posting our official videos as-is is allowed but you must not try to pass them off as your original content. Creating translations in your local language is also allowed.		Re-posting our official videos as-is is allowed but you must not try to pass them off as your original content. Creating translations in your local language is also allowed.
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	In all cases, we kindly ask a link to the original official video and/or the [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj2hiSQeR13FeI3lIxCvbmA Frozenbyte YouTube channel].		In all cases, we kindly ask a link to the original official video and/or the [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj2hiSQeR13FeI3lIxCvbmA Frozenbyte YouTube channel].

	== Special ~~permissions~~ ==		== Special Permissions ==

	{{quote2\|Special permissions can be granted for projects that are interesting and benefit the game. However, we reserve the right to cancel any permissions later if there are unforeseen consequences (including but not limited to a technique exposing the game to cheaters and us having to ban all tampering with that technique).		{{quote2\|Special permissions can be granted for projects that are interesting and benefit the game. However, we reserve the right to cancel any permissions later if there are unforeseen consequences (including but not limited to a technique exposing the game to cheaters and us having to ban all tampering with that technique).
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	'''Note:''' NEVER download any third party program or script unless you can verify it comes from a trusted source and does not contain malware or viruses. We do not officially recommend or endorse any of these projects and they are not needed to play Starbase. Information on this page is provided for clarity on what is allowed (whether experimental or not) and what is not.}}		'''Note:''' NEVER download any third party program or script unless you can verify it comes from a trusted source and does not contain malware or viruses. We do not officially recommend or endorse any of these projects and they are not needed to play Starbase. Information on this page is provided for clarity on what is allowed (whether experimental or not) and what is not.}}

	=== Current ~~permissions~~ ===		=== Current Permissions ===

	{\| class="infobox" style="float: none; clear: both; margin: 0 0 1em 1em; width: 800px; font-size: 120%;"		{\| class="infobox" style="float: none; clear: both; margin: 0 0 1em 1em; width: 800px; font-size: 120%;"

JoelFB: added rules template

2021-08-05T21:53:50Z

added rules template

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			{{Official_Info}}
			{{Starbase_Rules}}
	__TOC__		__TOC__
	~~{{Official_Info}}~~

	This page is a collection of rules around Starbase, such as streaming and posting videos.		This page is a collection of rules around Starbase, such as streaming and posting videos.

JoelFB: /* Special permissions */ memory reading not allowed anymore

2021-07-28T20:02:28Z

Special permissions: memory reading not allowed anymore

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	\|ReShade (for changing graphics output)\|\|General\|\| 🟢 Allowed\|\|Until further notice		\|ReShade (for changing graphics output)\|\|General\|\| 🟢 Allowed\|\|Until further notice
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	\|Memory reading\|\|General\|\|~~👁️‍🗨️ Case-by-case~~\|\|		\|Memory reading\|\|General\|\|⛔ Not allowed\|\|
	\|-
	~~\|<span style="margin-left: 20px;">ISAN Minimap (CORE)</span>\|\|Collective / MuNk\|\| 🟢 Allowed\|\|Until further notice~~
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	\|Shadow game streaming*\|\|General\|\| 🟢 Allowed\|\|Until further notice		\|Shadow game streaming*\|\|General\|\| 🟢 Allowed\|\|Until further notice

JoelFB: /* Current permissions */ stylized infobox better

2021-05-15T22:57:17Z

Current permissions: stylized infobox better

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	=== Current permissions ===		=== Current permissions ===

	{\| style="margin~~-left~~: ~~10px~~; ~~border-style~~: ~~solid~~; ~~border~~-~~width~~: ~~1px~~;" ~~cellpadding="4"~~		{\| class="infobox" style="float: none; clear: both; margin: 0 0 1em 1em; width: 800px; font-size: 120%;"
	\|-
	~~!Description~~
	~~!Requested by~~
	~~!Status~~
	~~!Notes~~
	\|-		\|-
			! style="background-color: #5794D5; text-align: middle; padding: 2px 4px;" \| <span style="color: #FFFFFF;">Description</span>
			! style="background-color: #5794D5; text-align: middle; padding: 2px 4px;" \| <span style="color: #FFFFFF;">Requested by</span>
			! style="background-color: #5794D5; text-align: middle; padding: 2px 4px;" \| <span style="color: #FFFFFF;">Status</span>
			! style="background-color: #5794D5; text-align: middle; padding: 2px 4px;" \| <span style="color: #FFFFFF;">Notes</span>
			\|- style="vertical-align: top;"
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	\|ReShade (for changing graphics output)\|\|General\|\| 🟢 Allowed\|\|Until further notice		\|ReShade (for changing graphics output)\|\|General\|\| 🟢 Allowed\|\|Until further notice
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	\|colspan="5" style="font-size:smaller; padding-left: 40px;"\|''*Compatibility with Shadow game streaming/Ghost is not guaranteed and has not been officially tested.''		\|colspan="5" style="font-size:smaller; padding-left: 40px;"\|''*Compatibility with Shadow game streaming/Ghost is not guaranteed and has not been officially tested.''
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	\|-		\|-
	\|}		\|}

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2021-05-14T22:19:00Z

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	We reserve all other rights not mentioned here. If you have an idea that involves Starbase, [https://frozenbyte.com/contact/ please get in touch]. (using Starbase for any commercial		We reserve all other rights not mentioned here. If you have an idea that involves Starbase, [https://frozenbyte.com/contact/ please get in touch]. (using Starbase for any commercial

			The notice can be placed in English, or translated into the used language as long as it conveys the same meaning.

	== Streaming and videos ==		== Streaming and videos ==

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2021-05-14T11:25:20Z

Larger works such as fansites: modified slightly

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	<code>		<code>
	"Starbase" game copyright © Frozenbyte Oy, used with permission. "Starbase" is a trademark or registered trademark of Frozenbyte Oy in the U.S. and other countries. For more information, please visit the official [https://frozenbyte.com Frozenbyte website].		"Starbase" game copyright © Frozenbyte Oy, used with permission but without endorsement. "Starbase" is a trademark or registered trademark of Frozenbyte Oy in the U.S. and other countries. For more information, please visit the official [https://frozenbyte.com Frozenbyte website].
	</code>		</code>

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 == Copyright notice ==
 If you create content based on Starbase (for example videos), we ask you to put this notice somewhere in the text description:
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 "Starbase" and its characters, music and other material copyright © Frozenbyte Oy, used with permission but without endorsement.
 </code>
 == Streaming and videos ==

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	{{Official_Info}}		{{Official_Info}}

	This page is a ~~summary~~ of ~~the~~ rules ~~in and~~ around Starbase. ~~All~~ rules ~~are work-in-progress~~ (~~but still in effect~~).		This page is a collection of rules around Starbase, such as streaming and posting videos.
			== General rules summary ==

			* [[General_rules#Streaming_and_videos\|Streaming and posting videos]] is allowed (+ see below)
			* Content (incl. videos) using Starbase should include our [[General_rules#Copyright_notice\|copyright notice]]
			* Questions? Contact our CMs in Discord or DM JoelFB#7362

	== Copyright notice ==		== Copyright notice ==
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	Any permission may be revoked at any time, and past permission is not indicative of future permission.		Any permission may be revoked at any time, and past permission is not indicative of future permission.

	~~== Gameplay rules ==~~

	~~See [[Gameplay rules]] for more information.~~

	[[Category:Rules]]		[[Category:Rules]]

JoelFB: /* Current permissions */ note about Shadow compatibility not tested

2021-04-30T22:03:51Z

Current permissions: note about Shadow compatibility not tested

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	\|<span style="margin-left: 20px;">ISAN Minimap (CORE)</span>\|\|Collective / MuNk\|\| 🟢 Allowed\|\|Until further notice		\|<span style="margin-left: 20px;">ISAN Minimap (CORE)</span>\|\|Collective / MuNk\|\| 🟢 Allowed\|\|Until further notice
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	\|Shadow game streaming\|\|General\|\| 🟢 Allowed\|\|Until further notice		\|Shadow game streaming*\|\|General\|\| 🟢 Allowed\|\|Until further notice
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			\|colspan="5" style="font-size:smaller; padding-left: 40px;"\|''*Compatibility with Shadow game streaming/Ghost is not guaranteed and has not been officially tested.''
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	\|}		\|}


	Note that generally speaking all tampering with the game files and memory and output is prohibited. If you have an idea for a project, please get in touch (Discord #starbase-questions) and we may grant a special permission for the project.		Note that generally speaking all tampering with the game files and memory and output is prohibited. If you have an idea for a project, please get in touch (Discord #starbase-questions) and we may grant a special permission for the project.