I feel like this should be here, and since I haven't seen anyone else do it I'm going to. Before this, let me just say that this is a rough edit of what I first typed, and I simply removed most of the profanity rather than using different words, so there might be some things that are a bit choppy.
Lets start of with an FAQ sort of thing, and even though you haven't asked anything yet, these are things I'm pretty sure you are going to ask.
1) Why do we need a Code of Chivalry?
We're supposed to be knights, not random mercenaries going around with our heads stuck up our butts(Though I really wonder with some people)
2) Why are you doing this? Do you think you're better than the rest of us?
Read the first part before asking a question
3) Where did you get the real Code of Chivalry summarized from?
It's a secret
4) Why is it the Code of Chivalry rather than the Code of Bushido?
There are only a few ways in this game for a knight to be able to commit suicide
5) When are we going to actually read what we came here for?
NOW!
In case anyone here is unfamiliar with the Code of Chivalry in history, it was what all Knights had to follow during the Medieval Ages. The code can be summarized to the following:
1) Believe the Church's teachings and observe all the Church's directions.
2) Defend the Church.
3) Respect and defend all weaknesses.
4) Love your country.
5) Do not recoil before an enemy.
6) A single coward could discourage an entire army. Even if the knights knew death was near, they would rather die fighting than show weakness.
7) Show no mercy to the Infidel. Do not hesitate to make war with them.
8) Perform all duties that agree with the laws of God.
9) Never lie or go back on one's word.
10) Be generous to everyone.
11) Always and everywhere be right and good against evil and injustice.
All these things can be adapted to fit the game, and that's what this post is all about.
1) Follow the Terms of Service
2) Report people who don't follow the Terms of Service
3) Respect, just in general have respect
4) Be loyal to your guild, don't steal from the storage or things like that
5) (lesser) Try not to fight like a coward in either the Clockworks, Lockdown, or Blast Network
6) (lesser) When fighting with a team, don't leave them to be killed
7) (lesser) If it's attacking you, it's an enemy. If it's an enemy, fight it
8) Again, follow the Terms of Service
9) Never lie or go back on one's word
10) (lesser) Try not to be too cheap, but you do not have to give away all your money to beggars
11) Be a good person
If we could all try our best to follow these rules, the community of this game would overall be a lot better. If you see people doing this, don't praise them for it, because it should be made second nature to follow these rules. If you see someone going against these rules, lead them to this post or tell them yourselves. We need all of you to create a better environment for this game!
/applaud
Now, I guess it's too bad no one would care or even bother if we told them to follow this thread.
The community has gone down the tubes.