Quote:Original post by ussnewjersey4
I don't believe anyone has any screenshots yet, its only been a few days since the elements were announced.

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Quote:Original post by Michalson
In regards to rule 12, what specifically should not be included? I don't have plans to use anything explicity offensive, but could we have some details so we can avoid crossing the line.

From the description we can obviously not include adult (sexually explicit) content.

What about other items, especially those whose severity varies from country to country:

- Violence: What level of violence is considered not AO? Is blood ok? Dismemberment? Violence against innocent people? Violence depending on how consequences are shown in game? Is the limit on violence different depending on if the violence is gratuitous or has actual use (for example player violently losing a leg in a trap ok, while little children being dismembered for no reason not ok)

- Swearing: Is no swearing allowed, censored (implied swearing) allowed, non-gratuitous swearing allowed (swearing that is valid in context), or is there no limit to swearing (i.e. video game adaptation of The Sopranos). Are some words considered more or less offensive then others.

- Culturally Offensive: For example are swastikas and other nazi references banned. In some European countries these are specifically illegal, and in most other places (outside the US) are considered in bad taste. As well, what about content that offends or negatively portrays specific cultures/religions/etc.

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Quote:Original post by Michalson
In regards to rule 12, what specifically should not be included? I don't have plans to use anything explicity offensive, but could we have some details so we can avoid crossing the line.

From the description we can obviously not include adult (sexually explicit) content.

What about other items, especially those whose severity varies from country to country:

- Violence: What level of violence is considered not AO? Is blood ok? Dismemberment? Violence against innocent people? Violence depending on how consequences are shown in game? Is the limit on violence different depending on if the violence is gratuitous or has actual use (for example player violently losing a leg in a trap ok, while little children being dismembered for no reason not ok)

- Swearing: Is no swearing allowed, censored (implied swearing) allowed, non-gratuitous swearing allowed (swearing that is valid in context), or is there no limit to swearing (i.e. video game adaptation of The Sopranos). Are some words considered more or less offensive then others.

- Culturally Offensive: For example are swastikas and other nazi references banned. In some European countries these are specifically illegal, and in most other places (outside the US) are considered in bad taste. As well, what about content that offends or negatively portrays specific cultures/religions/etc.

I was wondering if we could get an answer on these questions. "No" or "Keep it in good taste" are perfectly fine answers, too. I'd just like to know if I can have a character say 'damn' at some point in the game, or if I should avoid it altogether.

Quote:Original post by superpig
"Damn" should be fine.

The intention is to not bring GDNet's good name into disrepute (via hosting and promoting offensive material). Stuff that explores offensive things in a thoughtful and respectful way is just about acceptable (e.g. nazis), while stuff that offends gratuitously is not. So, "keep it in good taste" is pretty much the guideline; "don't do anything we wouldn't do" is another.