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# (G18) Metagaming

Using out-of-character information to influence roleplay is considered metagaming and may result in a ban. This includes, but is not limited to, information from Twitch streams, forum posts, or Steam messages.

You may not identify players in-game solely by their session ID. Police or EHS ranks and collar numbers are allowed, as they are visible on uniforms, unless the officer or medic is undercover (not in uniform or wearing a mask).

External communications are discouraged. If you use them, any commands or relevant information that could influence roleplay must be hot-mic’d when other players are within audio range. This ensures rival players can hear what is said.

The Tweedle app is considered in-character. Do not share out-of-character information or information that breaches NLR through it.

You may not use information gained from one character to influence another character you control, or share it with a third party to relay it. For example, if Character A is a cop aware of a gang raid, and Character B (controlled by the same player) is in the rival gang, Character B cannot be informed about the raid, nor may Character A use Character B’s vehicles or assets.