From: quark@cs.bu.edu (Paul Fu)
Date: Wed, 16 Sep 92 22:53:15 -0400
Subject: Narnia: Conflict Resolution

Conflict Guidelines for The Chronicles of Narnia Mush.

No matter how placid and congenial an environment that is attempted, there
will inevitably be conflict which arises.  As is the nature of conflict, it
invariably involves the element of power:  that is, who has it, who
doesn't, and who wants it.  Within the bounds of mudding, there are several
different variations on conflict which are open to arbitration and
resolution.  

The participants:

	The Player - a non-wizard character.
	The Wizard - a character with the Wizard bit.
	The God - the character who serves as the game god, with ultimate
			and final power and authority.

The conflicts:

	o Player vs. Player - the issue of player vs. player is one that is
best resolved through the use of a small group comprised solely of three
player Arbiters.  This Player Council will be responsible for the hearing
and arbitration of all player vs. player conflicts.  In general, such will
be limited to invasions of personal privacy or violations of NarniaMUSH
codes of conduct and will not be related to the abuse of wizard powers.

	o Wizard vs. Wizard - the issue of wizard vs. wizard is one which
will be resolved through a three member Wizard Council, all members of
which are wizards.  This council will be responsible for the hearing and
arbitration of the violations of the wizard code of ethics.  Penalties will
be recommended to the God of NarniaMUSH and will allow for removal of
Wizard bits.

	o Player vs. Wizard - the inherent nature of this conflict is based
upon some abuse of power by a wizard detrimental to the player.  As the
most serious of the potential player-related conflicts, this will be
resolved by a council of three players, three wizards, and the Magistrate
of NarniaMUSH to resolve any tied voting.  This Grand Council will be
responsible for the hearing and arbitration of all claims of violations
against the wizard code of ethics and the player code of ethics.  Penalties
will be decided by the entire Council, approved by the Magistrate and
executed by the God of NarniaMUSH.  These decisions are final and will not
be subject to appeal.  Sanctions may include removal of Wizard bit and in
very extreme cases, removal from the game.
	In the instance of a Wizard bringing complaint against a Player,
this complaint will be resolved under the Player vs Player guidelines.

	o Player or Wizard vs. God - this conflict will be resolved by the
Grand Council.  The Council will be responsible for hearing and arbitrating
all claims of violations of codes of ethics.  If the insult is pernurious
enough, the god may be asked to step down from his position as god.

Although all Council meetings will be closed, logs edited to remove private
material will be made available after resolution of conflict.

The role of the Councils is very important.  Players who feel that they are
able to impartially pass judgment upon infractions of Codes of Conduct are
invited to contact the Magistrate.

As always, it is the hope that such measures will not be necessary.
However, as human nature is both whimsical and cruel, these provisions are
provided for the resolution of any conflict in order that The Chronicles of
Narnia MUSH is made an enjoyable game to be played.