Inactive Player Policy (Updated: 12/23/2024)

Mon Dec 23, 2024 12:11 pm

We have three methods to play the e-Fed to facilitate a broad range of players.

Active as a Traditional Player -or- Active by Playing Story-lines Occasionally -or- Active on Discord
You can switch any play method you want at any time simply by e-mailing or getting in contact any staff member to request this change.

Players playing traditionally:

For players wishing to actively play often.

To remain active, you need to post at least 4 posts of any kind a month.

Pros: You have an excellent range of playing titles, holding them, winning tournaments, etc. It makes you a great writer and gives you bragging rights. If you need to take a break, I won't bug you often for doing it. You also have prority winning and holding titles over those that just focus on writing stories and appearing occasionally.

Cons: The con is the time spent on the e-Fed in writing and participating. However, writing four posts a month is minimal and very reasonable.

Play per storyline:

Depending on availability, these players are active, whether they work on stories or minimally. This option is intended for busy people who cannot devote enough time. This allows them to remain active when they can write, but at the same time, they are not allowed to hold titles equally or longer over those who can devote more time. The STF is dramatically reduced and no longer follows the monthly plan but the time they spend on their storyline. For example, if the STF is typically 4 months for a title and there is a player that is deserving of the title and ready to obtain it- they need to drop it once they come to a stopping point in their storyline before going on hiatus. And you cannot go on hiatus for longer than a full calendar year. The expectation to this is if no player is deserving/and ready and if losing the title would dramatically hurt the storyline they are running- although, it is ultimately up to the officials to decide this is the case and can come to a consensus to allow holding your title after going on hiatus but this is rare.

This means you are expected to show up at least once a year for several weeks. Sometimes, players like to come during the "high seasons," like June-August (Summer Break), November-December (Christmas Break), and March (Spring Break).

Pros: You only have to be present during these times.
Cons: You need to create a full-fledged storyline; you can play in chunks if you want too. However, those who play traditionally are granted greater rights to win/hold titles.

If you would rather play in limited amounts in our high seasons, email me at [email protected] and request this.

You risk having your account made inactive if you can't show up during the expected times and produce at least one story. I will bug you to come and play during these times.

Players playing only on the mobile discord:

We have a mobile version of our e-Fed, an online role-playing game (RPG) and battle/fighting platform, on Discord. This is intended for those who really have a hard time finding the time to play.

Pros: With our mobile version, there are no expectations of how long you need to post, etc. You can access the Discord app at any time, enabling you to write using your smartphone with ease. Most importantly, it's a breeze to connect with other players in real-time, fostering a sense of immediate engagement and connection. Titles can be exchanged on Discord for as long as the champion holding the title agrees.

Cons: You're limited in general with what you can post on Discord, as it's primarily a chat platform. There are very few excuses one can give if you're THAT busy with life, lol, if even Discord is a problem. However, we've designed the mobile version to be as flexible as possible within these limitations.

Rules concerning when players post traditionally, de-activation process,
how to re-active, and about emergencies/personal necessities

Probation period:

New or returning players are on probation for 30 days when they create an account. The officials will review the players and decide to allow them to continue playing at the end of 30 days. The probation period is contingent upon one's ability to follow all of the rules, treat others with respect/kindness, and be an active player*

Deactivation of player accounts:

When a new or returning player joins the e-Fed, they will retain their account for as long as they are active players. Active players post at least one time every week (if they need to skip a week or two, that is fine, but you need at least four posts a month). The exception is if a player is a 'veteran player', a status that is earned through the official's determination. This status is typically awarded to players who have consistently demonstrated exceptional gameplay and commitment to the community.

A player who is "inactive" does not log in or contribute to the e-Fed's gameplay.

How to stop the deactivation process?

- You have to show at least some activity on the eFed. You must post at least four posts monthly (for any RPG/PPV).

You can request reactivation of your account 30 days after your initial deactivation occurs, and you are placed back on probationary status.

- "Veteran players" are excluded from much of the deactivation processes. If you are regarded as a 'veteran' player (a player who has been active for at least one full year) and contributed a significant amount of posts to the e-Fed, we may waive the deactivation process. However, you risk title opportunities and matches that you want if you default to posting rarely. The officials have the right to decide if you are a veteran player, and we can also revoke your status as a veteran player if you disappear from the e-Fed for an extended period (i.e., 6-9 months) or break rules.

What about other places outside of the e-Fed's message board? (For example: Why am I deactivated off of places like discord?!)

Your contributions to the e-Fed community also matter on Discord. Note: Discord is optional and not necessary to be an e-Fed player. You are expected to show minimal participation to remain a part of this service. At the very least, please provide emoji responses to posts- even a like or a face- to show and indicate that you are still here. Ideally, you contribute to Discord by sharing ideas and being sociable, and not as a means to access the news or the CWE Mobile E-Fed options for active members. It only takes a little to remain active on Discord. I have even waited a year before considering "weeding" out of the discord list, the rough estimate is 90 days of inactivity on services outside the main e-Fed.

Why was I kicked off of Discord? How long have you been active on Discord or the e-Fed community as a whole? Your contributions, no matter how small, are vital. We consider your overall contribution, and if you remain inactive, especially for an extended period, we may remove you. CWE may also remove you from our social media groups if you break the rules or if it's clear that you need to participate more.

Our approach to inactivity is subjective, especially outside the main e-Fed. We have been patient, waiting over a year before removing members who did not contribute. All it takes is a little participation, such as liking a post or welcoming newcomers, to avoid removal from Discord. Your active involvement is key to maintaining your place in our community.

If you are mostly posting on the main e-Fed, then I will not care about Discord, Reddit, etc., too much if you also have an account there. I would instead appreciate it more if you post on the main e-Fed personally anyway, and I get it that your time is limited—but if you are doing absolutely nothing (e-Fed and Discord or you have a Discord and again do nothing there as well), I will not consider you inactive all over the place and kick you.

Emergencies or personal necessities

In cases where there are personal necessities or emergencies, it is best to notify us if possible first; if you cannot inform us, then upon your return, please explain briefly if this was an emergency (you do not need to tell us any personal details).

How to re-activate my account(s)?

To re-activate your account, send a new request for re-activation to:
[email protected]

The officials will review your request and decide on the outcome of your account re-activation.