Meta-gaming occurs when a player uses information their character could not realistically know or obtain in-character (IC) from out-of-character (OOC) sources. This includes information from Discord, Twitch streams, voice chats, external conversations, or any other non-RP source.
⚠️ Examples of Meta-Gaming (Not Allowed)
Using Discord voice chat to locate another player and acting on it in-game
Watching someone’s livestream to learn their plans or position
Reading chat logs or messages that your character did not see/hear IC
Taking revenge on a player after respawning without your character having IC knowledge of the situation
✅ How to Avoid Meta-Gaming
Keep OOC and IC information completely separate
Only act on information your character has seen, heard, or learned through in-character roleplay
Use /report or submit a ticket if you need clarification without breaking immersion
⚖️ Enforcement
Violating this rule may result in:
Warnings
Kicks
Bans
Severity of punishment depends on the impact and intent of the meta-gaming violation.
Adhering to this rule ensures all roleplay remains fair, immersive, and realistic for the TrueNorth community.