Code of Conduct

We play roleplaying games to have fun, and anyone who attends or volunteers at Winter CONflict agrees to the Code of Conduct below. This code outlines the values upon which the convention is built. These values include respect, enjoyment, inclusion, and acceptance. Those violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference without a refund at the discretion of the conference organizers. In addition to following the Adventurers League Code of Conduct, Winter CONflict adds the clarifications and details below:

Harassment of any sort is neither accepted nor tolerated.

Harassment includes, but is not limited to, offensive comments and actions related to gender, expression, age, sexual orientation, physical appearance, race, disability, ethnicity, and religion. It also includes displaying sexual images, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography, disruption of events, and unwelcome sexual attention.

Anyone asked to cease harassing behavior is expected to do so immediately. Warnings for harassing activities are not guaranteed, and anyone conducting in harassing activity may be ejected from the convention without a refund at the discretion of the convention organizers.

If you are being harassed, see someone else being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact any convention staff member to help resolve the issue and provide resolution to the harassment.

Special thanks to confcodeofconduct.com for the inspiration and outline for the Code of Conduct, and to Role Play Rally for their example of a well-written and comprehensive Code of Conduct.

Adventurers League Code of Conduct

The document below is a version of the Adventurers League Code of Conduct written by Wizards of the Coast for all Adventurers League events. It has been modified for online play. In addition to the Code of Conduct above, Winter CONflict abides by this document.

D&D Adventurers League play is meant to be inclusive, fun, and safe. All participants (players, Dungeon Masters, and organizers) are expected to adhere to the following code of conduct:

• Participants must not conduct themselves in a manner that is disruptive to the enjoyment or safety of others at the event.
• Participants noticing disruptive behavior should make those responsible for the behavior aware of their actions. If a participant feels uncomfortable bringing it to the attention of the disruptive individual, the participant should notify the organizer of the event immediately.
• Participants who feel as though they are in an unsafe environment should notify the organizer of the event immediately.
• The Dungeon Master has the right to ask a disruptive player to leave the table and speak with the organizer. The organizer has the right to remove a disruptive or threatening player or Dungeon Master from the play area or premises.
• No tolerance is given for theft or aggressive behavior. Theft and aggressive behavior are grounds for immediate removal from the play area and the premises.

Examples of Violations

Organizers, DMs, and players alike should maintain an awareness of possible violations to the code of conduct.

Disruptive Behavior

• Excessively vulgar or profane language
• Talking over other players excessively
• Demanding more attention from the DM
• Talking on a phone excessively at the table

Unsafe Behavior

• Using racial, gender, or cultural slurs against another participant
• Taking inappropriate photos of other participants
• Harassing other participants
• Using social media to bully other participants

Organizer Response

An organizer who has code of conduct violations brought to his or her attention should resolve the manner quickly and professionally, with minimal disruption to the event if possible. The responses given here are guidelines, and if the situation calls for a more or less serious response to resolve a situation, the organizer is empowered to take appropriate action.

Disruptive behavior can be dealt with by the Dungeon Master upon first offense by issuing the participant a warning. Upon being issued a second warning, the Dungeon Master should notify the organizer of the event. If the Dungeon Master is engaging in disruptive behavior, a player should immediately inform the organizer.

Unsafe behavior is more serious, and the Dungeon Master or other participants have the right to notify the organizer immediately. The organizer should issue a warning for the first offense, and remove the player from the table or play area upon any subsequent offenses.