Morning. I first would like to wish everyone a blessed holiday and hope you and yours are safe.
I would like to address the play code for a minute.
Many of us have played here for years and have become very comfortable with each other. It has become a brotherhood and as brothers, there is much verbal jousting and ribbing. I have spoken to many of the regular players over the years and most have told me that if they couldn't come here and talk shit to friends they wouldnt play here at all. That being said, we must remember that some players do not know us, and could take what we say serious or they could misinterpret what we say.
I'm sure I can speak for all the people I play with, that all of the ribbing and trash talking is done in gest and that no one is serious. At least I hope not, because when I kill some of these guys they say they want to do things to me I would'nt do to a farm animal. LOL
XI is an adult clan with no prohibitions on use of language except for two primary rules: no racist remarks, and no personal attacks. You need to check your sensitive feelings at the door when you come here: if you don't like it, don't look at it or don't comment on it. If you believe someone has broken one of our rules, let an admin know and we will take action as needed. We also do not tolerate cheating or disrespect by members or guests, and insist on good sportsmanship. Violations can lead to permanent bans. We play for fun, we play with honor, and we strive to treat each other with respect and consideration. No one, member or guest, is above our Code.
I have spoken to many players about this issue and many have said [F#@% them, let them mute or go to a server that doesnt allow this], but I find it better to make new friends than to push them away. The key word in the code is FUN, and thats the real reason we are all here.
If someone is not having fun, then its one of two things, either they are a stick in the mud or they dont like the people's actions. We can fix the later. I would suggest to any player thats not having fun to address it with that player right then and there. I am sure you will find that the person you assumed was a dick head is really a nice guy.
I hope this clears up any misconceptions or hurt feelings out there and would like to personally apologize to anyone we may have offended and hope that one day, when you kill us with a knife, we can call you a (rotten low life, scum bucket piece of F#$King piece of S%!^] and you will know we really love you. LOL
Again I apologize