

In line with the Xbox Community Standards, we wanted to put together a Code of Conduct that covers our expectations for community behaviour – not just in-game, but across all our official channels and community spaces. If you haven’t already, check out the Pirate Code that we created with the community back in 2017.Īs the game has grown, so has our community and the places we interact with them. Our positive community is a testament to our players and the way they’ve embraced our vision for a welcoming and inclusive multiplayer game. We’re proud that Sea of Thieves has brought together millions of players from across the world and all walks of life.īuilding the game with our community and hearing their feedback has been important to us since our very first test. Its core concept has always been players creating stories together, and since the game’s unveiling at E3 2015 we’ve loved seeing the community grow with us. Information about in-game bans can be found in the following articles in our Support center.Community is a central focus for us on Sea of Thieves. The type of enforcement action is based on the type, frequency, and nature of the violation. If we take enforcement action, then you may forfeit the ability to play the game. Players found to be violating the Xbox Community Standards or this Code of Conduct are subject to enforcement action. Steps for reporting in-game behavior can be found in the following sections of our Support center.Īge of Empires II: Definitive Edition – Player ReportingĪge of Empires III: Definitive Edition – Player ReportingĪge of Empires IV – Player Reporting What are the consequences of breaking this Code of Conduct? We count on each other to report behavior that makes ourselves or others feel uncomfortable or unsafe. If you experience or witness behavior that does not support our values, we encourage you to mute or block the player and report the behavior in-game. If the behavior is outside of these games or if there are additional details to include with an in-game report, please reach out to our Support team with details of the violation. How can I help keep Age of Empires a welcoming place? This means being a force for good in-game and on any Age platforms. For example, cautioning another player if their behavior does not adhere to the Xbox Community Standards or this Code, or promoting constructive conversations on Age platforms. We encourage players to report behavior that impacts the safety and enjoyment of the game for themselves and others. We want players from all backgrounds to feel safe in our games. This does not necessarily apply to various in-game strategies, for example tower rushing, which are part of the competitive nature of our games. This can include, but is not limited to, repeatedly quitting a match early, sending excessive in-game taunts or tampering with the game. For example, saying “Good game” or “gg” after a competitive match. Engaging in behaviors to purposefully undermine matches goes against the spirit of the game. We play together and engage in respectful behavior even while competing. Prejudice against someone because of their gender, age, race, sexuality, nationality, ethnicity, or disability will not be tolerated. Our team’s mission is to create safe spaces for our players to meet, game, discuss and engage. The Age of Empires franchise celebrates stories from civilizations all over the world, and our players come from every corner of the map as well! We learn from each other and celebrate our differences. New players are always discovering Age of Empires, which means our games have players of all skill levels. While competition on the battlefield can sometimes be fierce, harassment or abuse of others is unacceptable. When meeting a new player, take the time to make them feel welcome.

By using your Microsoft Account to play Age of Empires games and use its associated online services, you agree to abide by this Code. This Code of Conduct clarifies those Standards for the Age of Empires games and spaces.

We may take enforcement actions to uphold these values based on the Xbox Community Standards. We’re honored to have such a welcoming, friendly, and fair community of players.īuilding that community means trusting each other to embrace certain values that make all the Age of Empires games and social spaces safe and welcoming places to engage. If you encounter behavior that does not help to build a welcoming space for all players, we encourage you to report it.

We have our global community in mind when we build our games. At World’s Edge, we pride ourselves on telling the stories of civilizations all throughout history and all throughout the world.
