Need Help With Codes of Conduct

[Zachary Butler]

I've been teaching my friends the Hero System during lunch at school, showing them how to build characters and such. We've been talking about Psychological Limitations and I showed them the example of Code of Conduct from the big black book.

 

When I was asked if the three examples in the book, "Code of Chivalry", "Code vs. Killing" and "Code of Honor", were all that could be done with a Code of Conduct, I couldn't think of any other sorts of Code of Conduct at all. So I told Simon I'd get back to him. I still can't think of anything else.

 

Can anyone help me with this? We're getting back together on Sunday and I want to have something to tell him and the other guys.

[Captain Obvious]

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There's the Code of the West, where you don't shoot a man in the back, take no crap from no one, and generally act like John Wayne/Clint Eastwood.

 

The John Carter stories have a code of conduct where a warrior never attacks anyone with a better weapon than the attackee has...ie, you never attack a swordsman with a rifle, never attack a guy with a short sword using a longsword, and never pull a short sword on a guy if all he has is a knife.

 

A whole lot of things can fall under a code of conduct.

[ghost-angel]

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Bushido is a perfect example of a real world use of this Disadvantage.

 

Code Of The Mercenary - you're loyalties last as long as you're getting paid, when the job is done all bets are off.

 

The Pirates Code ... actually, these are more like guidelines.

 

The US Military's "No Man Left Behind" could be a form of Code Of Conduct. In fact the Marines do have a Code Of Conduct they adhere to. So there's another real world example.

[Greywind]

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Code of the Playboy ~ You will not fail to make a pass at a female with a com of < x

 

Lots of different things you can do.

[Gawain]

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Here are some Codes of Conduct from the old Master List of Disadvantages:

 

The Vow of the Buddhist Monk: Avoid strong emotion as often as possible, do not initiate violence (but defending oneself is permitted), help others when possible, do not eat meat.

 

The Bushido Code: This is the code by which the samurai of the medieval period lived under. Treat Those Deserving of Honor With Honor, Treat a Dishonorable Foe With Scorn, Avenge All Insults, Death Before Dishonor, Utter Obedience to One's Superiors (Even Unto Death), and Never Show Fear.

 

Omerta: This is the code of silence followed by members of the Mafia: Don't reveal any secrets you might learn under pain of death. Obey the Capo Crimini without hesitation. Avenge attacks on family members, because attacks on one of us is an attack on all of us. Avoid any contact with the police.

 

The Celtic Code: Vengeance is essential. If you (or your family or your clan) are insulted, you must demand an apology. If none is given, you must issue a challenge. If you lose, you must try again as soon as you are able. If a truce is called, it must be observed. You must try to be first into combat. Never lie to an ally. Do not take advantage of an unsuspecting enemy.

 

Code of Chivalry: The code of the medieval knight. Honor in Battle (meaning no attacks on an unaware foe, not using missile weapons, and treating a vanquished foe mercifully), Expect Obedience From Those Below His Station and Provide Obedience To Those Above, Protect The Weak And The Defenseless, and Honesty In All Things.

 

The Gentleman's Code: Never break your word. Never ignore an insult to yourself, to a lady, or to your flag; insults may only be wiped out by an apology or a duel (not always to the death!). Never take advantage of an opponent in any way; weapons and circumstances must be equal (except in open war). Associate only with those of your social class.

 

The Hero's Code: Sometimes known as the "Four Color Code", this Code of Conduct is best exemplified (believe it or not) by Batman as portrayed by Adam West in the 1960's TV series "Batman". It is very close to the Honesty Psych Limit, but more so: Work to your utmost to uphold the law at all times. Never lie, cheat, or swear. Drink nothing stronger than soda pop and chocolate milk. Don't smoke. Protect anyone weaker than yourself, and always try to be a good example to the kids.

 

Policeman's Code: This is the code that most police forces are supposed to operate under. Must Defend Public Safety, Must Protect The Innocent, Will Only Reply With Equal Force In Combat (meaning, if the opponent isn't using lethal force, neither will the person with this code), Follow the law in all things.

 

The Soldier's Code: This is the Code of Conduct between "good-guy" soldiers on TV and in the movies. It's better to die on your feet than live on your knees. Never leave a man behind. Never give up, never give in. Never let an insult to you, your unit, or your branch of service go unpunished, especially if it comes from a member of a wimpy branch of service. All branches of service other than yours are wimpy.

 

(The Hippocratic Oath would count as a medical doctor's code of conduct.)

[Sociotard]

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Tapu - Polynesian concept that some things must not never be touched, or must at least never be used again. If a fishery or other resource began to be overused, a priest would declare it tapu (from which we get our word taboo) and everyone would stop using that resource, no matter how hard it was.

[Lucius]

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The US Military's "No Man Left Behind" could be a form of Code Of Conduct. In fact the Marines do have a Code Of Conduct they adhere to. So there's another real world example.

 

It is not specific to the Marines. I learned it in the Air Force.

 

Article I

I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.

Article II

I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.

Article III

If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.

Article IV

Should I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information nor take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way.

Article V

When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.

Article VI

I will never forget that I am an American fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.

 

 

(The Hippocratic Oath would count as a medical doctor's code of conduct.)

 

So could any code of professional ethics.

 

 

I swear by Apollo, Asclepius, Hygieia, and Panacea, and I take to witness all the gods, all the goddesses, to keep according to my ability and my judgment, the following Oath.

To consider dear to me as my parents him who taught me this art; to live in common with him and if necessary to share my goods with him; To look upon his children as my own brothers, to teach them this art I will prescribe regimens for the good of my patients according to my ability and my judgment and never do harm to anyone.

To please no one will I prescribe a deadly drug nor give advice which may cause his death.

Nor will I give a woman a pessary to procure abortion.

But I will preserve the purity of my life and my arts.

I will not cut for stone, even for patients in whom the disease is manifest; I will leave this operation to be performed by practitioners, specialists in this art.

In every house where I come I will enter only for the good of my patients, keeping myself far from all intentional ill-doing and all seduction and especially from the pleasures of love with women or with men, be they free or slaves.

All that may come to my knowledge in the exercise of my profession or in daily commerce with men, which ought not to be spread abroad, I will keep secret and will never reveal.

If I keep this oath faithfully, may I enjoy my life and practice my art, respected by all men and in all times; but if I swerve from it or violate it, may the reverse be my lot.

 

Note that any modern physician has probably sworn a different version of this oath. After all, they could justly say that the way Hippocrates wrote it is all Greek to them….

 

 

A code of conduct could be a religious oath, or moral creed. Anything that defines what is and is not permissable action could qualify as a "code of conduct." Especially if it set out in fairly formal terms.

 

 

 

Lucius Alexander

 

Writing a code of conduct for a palindromedary....

[Lucius]

Re: Need Help With Codes of Conduct A little research is a dangerous thing... But let's start with another military code, the Oath of Enlistment: I, (state your name), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

 

I found an updated Hippocratic type oath, the Declaration of Geneva: • I solemnly pledge to consecrate my life to the service of humanity; • I will give to my teachers the respect and gratitude that is their due; • I will practice my profession with conscience and dignity; • The health of my patient will be my first consideration; • I will respect the secrets that are confided in me, even after the patient has died; • I will maintain by all the means in my power, the honour and the noble traditions of the medical profession; • My colleagues will be my sisters and brothers; • I will not permit considerations of age, disease or disability, creed, ethnic origin, gender, nationality, political affiliation, race, sexual orientation, social standing or any other factor to intervene between my duty and my patient; • I will maintain the utmost respect for human life; • I will not use my medical knowledge to violate human rights and civil liberties, even under threat; • I make these promises solemnly, freely and upon my honour

 

And a version for nurses, the Nightengale Pledge: • I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly, to pass my life in purity and to practice my profession faithfully. • I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous, and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug. • I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession, and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling. • With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician, in his work, and devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care.

 

For another professional code, here is one for Journalists: The Journalist's Creed is a code of ethics written around 1906 by Walter Williams: I believe in the profession of Journalism. I believe that the public journal is a public trust; that all connected with it are, to the full measure of responsibility, trustees for the public; that acceptance of lesser service than the public service is a betrayal of this trust. I believe that clear thinking, clear statement, accuracy and fairness are fundamental to good journalism. I believe that a journalist should write only what he holds in his heart to be true. I believe that suppression of the news, for any consideration other than the welfare of society, is indefensible. I believe that no one should write as a journalist what he would not say as a gentleman; that bribery by one's own pocket book is as much to be avoided as bribery by the pocketbook of another; that individual responsibility may not be escaped by pleading another's instructions or another's dividends. I believe that advertising, news and editorial columns should alike serve the best interests of readers; that a single standard of helpful truth and cleanness should prevail for all; that supreme test of good journalism is the measure of its public service. I believe that the journalism which succeeds the best-and best deserves success-fears God and honors man; is stoutly independent; unmoved by pride of opinion or greed of power; constructive, tolerant but never careless, self-controlled, patient, always respectful of its readers but always unafraid, is quickly indignant at injustice; is unswayed by the appeal of the privilege or the clamor of the mob; seeks to give every man a chance, and as far as law, an honest wage and recognition of human brotherhood can make it so, an equal chance; is profoundly patriotic while sincerely promoting international good will and cementing world-comradeship, is a journalism of humanity, of and for today's world.

 

Here's an example of a pirate's code (mind you, while pirates did sign "Articles of Agreement" these articles changed from captain to captain, or even from voyage to voyage.) Captain John Phillips was the captain of the Revenge, who also set a code for his men in 1724; I. Every Man Shall obey civil Command; the Captain shall have one full Share and a half of all Prizes; the Master, Carpenter, Boatswain and Gunner shall have one Share and quarter. II. If any Man shall offer to run away, or keep any Secret from the Company, he shall be maroon’d with one Bottle of Powder, one Bottle of Water, one small Arm, and Shot. III. If any Man shall steal any Thing in the Company, or game, to the Value of a Piece of Eight, he shall be maroon’d or shot. IV. If any time we shall meet another Marroner that Man shall sign his Articles without the Consent of our Company, shall suffer such Punishment as the Captain and Company shall think fit. V. That Man that shall strike another whilst these Articles are in force, shall receive Moses’s Law (that is, 40 Stripes lacking one) on the bare Back. VI. That Man that shall snap his Arms, or smoak Tobacco in the Hold, without a Cap to his Pipe, or carry a Candle lighted without a Lanthorn, shall suffer the same Punishment as in the former Article. VII. That Man shall not keep his Arms clean, fit for an Engagement, or neglect his Business, shall be cut off from his Share, and suffer such other Punishment as the Captain and the Company shall think fit. VIII. If any Man shall lose a Joint in time of an Engagement, shall have 400 Pieces of Eight ; if a Limb, 800. IX. If at any time you meet with a prudent Woman, that Man that offers to meddle with her, without her Consent, shall suffer present Death.

 

The Ten Commandments are so easy to find, I will not list them. But perhaps less familiar is this alleged Native American equivalent: 1. Treat the Earth and all that dwell thereon with respect 2. Remain close to the Great Spirit 3. Show great respect for your fellow beings 4. Work together for the benefit of all Mankind 5. Give assistance and kindness wherever needed 6. Do what you know to be right 7. Look after the well-being of mind and body 8. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater good 9. Be truthful and honest at all times 10. Take full responsibility for your actions '

 

Or the Buddhist Five Precepts: the Buddha refrained from killing until the end of his life, so I too will refrain from killing until the end of my life. As the Buddha refrained from stealing until the end of his life, so I too will refrain from stealing until the end of my life. As the Buddha refrained from sexual misconduct until the end of his life, so I too will refrain from sexual misconduct until the end of my life. As the Buddha refrained from false speech until the end of his life, so I too will refrain from false speech until the end of my life. As the Buddha refrained from alcohol until the end of his life, so I too will refrain from alcohol until the end of my life.

 

Or the Five Pillars of Islam: The Creed "I testify that there is no god but Allah, and I testify that Muhammad is the messenger of Allah" Daily prayer at prescribed times Charity or Almsgiving, a kind of tithe. Fasting (During Ramadan, and in some other circumstances) Pilgrimmage to Mecca

 

Communism being a religion of sorts (a statement that would enrage them, but true nonetheless) they also have developed moral codes; this is a Soviet example. • Devotion to the cause of Communism, love of the socialist Motherland and of the socialist countries. • Conscientious labor for the good of society: he who does not work, neither shall he eat. • Concern on the part of everyone for the preservation and growth of public property. • High sense of public duty; intolerance of actions harmful to the public interest. • Collectivism and comradely mutual assistance: one for all and all for one. • Humane relations and mutual respect between individuals: man is to man a friend, a comrade, and a brother. • Honesty and truthfulness, moral purity, unpretentiousness and modesty in social and private life. • Mutual respect in the family, concern for the upbringing of children. • Irreconcilability towards injustice, parasitism, dishonesty, careerism, and profiteering. • Friendship and brotherhood among all peoples of the USSR, intolerance of national and racial hatred. • Intolerance towards the enemies of communism, peace, and freedom of nations. • Fraternal solidarity with the working people of all countries, and with all peoples.

 

These are for lay people; clerical types (with Disads worth more points) may have something more extensive....

 

The Rule of St. Benedict (an example of a "Monastic Rule.") In Chapter 1 are defined the four kinds of monks. Chapter 2 describes the necessary qualifications of an abbot and forbids him to make distinction of persons in the monastery except for particular merit, warning him at the same time that he will be answerable for the salvation of the souls committed to his care. Chapter 3 ordains the calling of the brethren to council upon all affairs of importance to the community. Chapter 4 gives a list of seventy-four "tools for good work"/"tools of the spiritual craft" that are to be used in the "workshop" that is "the enclosure of the monastery and the stability in the community". They are essentially the duties of every Christian and are mainly Scriptural either in letter or in spirit. Chapter 5 prescribes prompt, ungrudging, and absolute obedience to the superior in all things lawful, "unhesitating obedience" being called the first degree, or step, of humility. Chapter 6 deals with silence, recommending moderation in the use of speech, but by no means prohibiting profitable or necessary conversation. Chapter 7 treats of humility, which virtue is divided into twelve degrees or steps in the ladder that leads to heaven. They are: (1) fear of God; (2) repression of self-will; (3) submission of the will to superiors for the love of God; (4) obedience in difficult, contrary or even unjust conditions; (5) confession of sinful thoughts and secret wrong-doings; (6) contentment with the lowest and most menial treatment and acknowledgment of being "a poor and worthless workman" in the given task; (7) honest acknowledgement of one's inferiority to all others; (8) being guided only by the monastery's common rule and the example of the superiors; (9) speaking only when asked a question; (10) stifling ready laughter; (11) seriousness, modesty, brevity and reasonableness in speech and a calm voice; (12) outward manifestation of the interior humility. Chapters 9-19 are occupied with the regulation of the Divine Office, the opus Dei to which "nothing is to be preferred", namely the canonical hours, seven of the day and one of the night. Detailed arrangements are made as to the number of Psalms, etc., to be recited in winter and summer, on Sundays, weekdays, Holy Days, and at other times. Chapter 19 emphasizes the reverence owed to the omnipresence of God. Chapter 20 directs that prayer be made with heartfelt compunction rather than many words, and prolonged only under the inspiration of divine grace, but in community always short and terminated at the sign given by the superior. Chapter 21 provides for the appointment of Deans over every ten monks, and prescribes the manner in which they are to be chosen. Chapter 22 regulates all matters relating to the dormitory, as, for example, that each monk is to have a separate bed and is to sleep in his habit, so as to be ready to rise without delay [for early Vigils], and that a light shall burn in the dormitory throughout the night. Chapter 23-29 deal with contumacy, disobedience, pride and other grave faults for which a graduated scale of punishments is provided: first, private admonition; next, public reproof; then separation from the brethren at meals and elsewhere; and finally excommunication (or in the case of those lacking understanding of what this means, corporal punishment instead). The abbot, like a wise physician and good shepherd, is to arrange for mature and wise members of the community to counsel wayward members in private, while all offer prayers in support, so that in compassion those who show themselves sick by their conduct may, in compassion, be carried back to the flock. After frequent reproofs and maybe even excommunication has proved unavailing, corporal punishment is to be dispensed. If every effort to help a wayward member reform has failed, the abbot and community are to pray for him, "so that the Lord, who can do all things, may bring about the 'health' of the 'sick' brother". If this does not "heal" him, the abbot is to send him away to protect the community. Chapter 30 directs that if a wayward brother leaves the monastery, he must be received again, if he promises to make amends; but if he leaves again, and again, after the third time all return is finally barred. Chapter 31 and 32 order the appointment of a cellerar and other officials, to take charge of the various goods of the monastery, which are to be treated with as much care as the consecrated vessels of the altar. Chapter 33 forbids the private possession of anything without the leave of the abbot, who is, however, bound to supply all necessities. Chapter 34 prescribes a just distribution of such things. Chapter 35 arranges for the service in the kitchen by all monks in turn. Chapter 36 and 37 order due care for the sick, the old, and the young. They are to have certain dispensations from the strict Rule, chiefly in the matter of food. Chapter 38 prescribes reading aloud during meals, which duty is to be performed by such of the brethren, week by week, as can do so with edification to the rest. Signs are to be used for whatever may be wanted at meals, so that no voice shall interrupt that of the reader. The reader is to have his meal with the servers after the rest have finished, but he is allowed a little food beforehand in order to lessen the fatigue of reading. Chapter 39 and 40 regulate the quantity and quality of the food. Two meals a day are allowed and two dishes of cooked food at each. A pound of bread also and a hemina (probably about half a pint) of wine for each monk. Flesh-meat is prohibited except for the sick and the weak, and it is always within the abbot's power to increase the daily allowance when he sees fit. Chapter 41 prescribes the hours of the meals, which are to vary according to the time of year. Chapter 42 enjoins the reading of the "Conferences" of Cassian or some other edifying book in the evening before Compline and orders that after Compline the strictest silence shall be observed until the following morning. Chapters 43-46 relate to minor faults, such as coming late to prayer or meals, and impose various penalties for such transgressions. Chapter 47 enjoins on the abbot the duty of calling the brethren to the "world of God" in choir, and of appointing those who are to chant or read. Chapter 48 emphasizes the importance of manual labour and arranges time to be devoted to it daily. This varies according to the season, but is apparently never less than about five hours a day. The times at which the lesser of the "day-hours" (Prime, Terce, Sext, and None) are to be recited control the hours of labour somewhat, and the abbot is instructed not only to see that all work, but also that the employments of each are suited to their respective capacities. Chapter 49 treats of the observance of Lent, and recommends some voluntary self-denial for that season, with the abbot's sanction. Chapters 50 and 51 contain rules for monks who are working in the fields or traveling. They are directed to join in spirit, as far as possible, with their brethren in the monastery at the regular hours of prayers. Chapter 52 commands that the oratory be used for purposes of devotion only. Chapter 53 is concerned with the treatment of guests, who are to be received "as Christ Himself". This Benedictine hospitality is a feature which has in all ages been characteristic of the order. The guests are to be met with due courtesy by the abbot or his deputy, and during their stay they are to be under the special protection of a monk appointed for the purpose, but they are not to associate with the rest of the community except by special permission. Chapter 54 forbids the monks to receive letters or gifts without the abbot's leave. Chapter 55 regulates the clothing of the monks. It is to be sufficient in both quantity and quality and to be suited to the climate and locality, according to the discretion of the abbot, but at the same time it must be as plain and cheap as is consistent with due economy. Each monk is to have a change of garments, to allow for washing, and when traveling shall be supplied with clothes of rather better quality. The old habits are to be put aside for the poor. Chapter 56 directs that the abbot shall take his meals with the guests. Chapter 57 enjoins humility on the craftsmen of the monastery, and if their work is for sale, it shall be rather below than above the current trade price. Chapter 58 lays down rules for the admission of new members, which is not to be made too easy. These matters have since been regulated by the Church, but in the main St. Benedict's outline is adhered to. The postulant first spends a short time as a guest; then he is admitted to the novitiate, where under the care of a novice-master, his vocation is severely tested; during this time he is always free to depart. If after twelve month' probation, he still perseveres, he may be admitted to the vows of Stability, Conversion of Life, and Obedience, by which he binds himself for life to the monastery of his profession. Chapter 59 allows the admission of boys to the monastery under certain conditions. Chapter 60 regulates the position of priests who may desire to join the community. They are charged with setting an example of humility to all, and can only exercise their priestly functions by permission of the abbot. Chapter 61 provides for the reception of strange monks as guests, and for their admission if desirous of joining the community. Chapter 62 lays down that precedence in the community shall be determined by the date of admission, merit of life, or the appointment of the abbot. Chapter 64 orders that the abbot be elected by his monks and that he be chosen for his charity, zeal, and discretion. Chapter 65 allows the appointment of a provost, or prior, if need be, but warns that this provost is to be entirely subject to the abbot and may be admonished, deposed, or expelled for misconduct. Chapter 66 provides for the appointment of a porter, and recommends that each monastery should be, if possible, self-contained, so as to avoid the need of intercourse with the outer world. Chapter 67 gives instruction as to the behavior of a monk who is sent on a journey. Chapter 68 orders that all shall cheerfully attempt to do whatever is commanded them, however hard it may seem. Chapter 69 forbids the monks from defending one another. Chapter 70 prohibits them from striking one another. Chapter 71 encourages the brethren to be obedient not only to the abbot and his officials, but also to one another. Chapter 72 is a brief exhortation to zeal and fraternal charity Chapter 73 is an epilogue declaring that this Rule is not offered as an ideal of perfection, but merely as a means towards godliness and is intended chiefly for beginners in the spiritual life.

 

And finally an example to prove that a code of conduct CAN be SHORT: "A cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do." - U.S. Military Academy Honor Code

 

Lucius Alexander

 

The palindromedary says "Wow! More codes of conduct than you can shake a stick at, assuming your code of conduct allows stick-shaking."

[Lucius]

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How could I forget - the Comics Code!

 

As enforced by the famous Comics Code Authority.

 

Here are highlights according to Wikipedia -

 

Crimes shall never be presented in such a way as to create sympathy for the criminal, to promote distrust of the forces of law and justice, or to inspire others with a desire to imitate criminals.

If crime is depicted it shall be as a sordid and unpleasant activity.

Criminals shall not be presented so as to be rendered glamorous or to occupy a position which creates a desire for emulation.

In every instance good shall triumph over evil and the criminal punished for his misdeeds.

Scenes of excessive violence shall be prohibited. Scenes of brutal torture, excessive and unnecessary knife and gunplay, physical agony, gory and gruesome crime shall be eliminated.

No comic magazine shall use the word horror or terror in its title.

All scenes of horror, excessive bloodshed, gory or gruesome crimes, depravity, lust, sadism, masochism shall not be permitted.

All lurid, unsavory, gruesome illustrations shall be eliminated.

Inclusion of stories dealing with evil shall be used or shall be published only where the intent is to illustrate a moral issue and in no case shall evil be presented alluringly, nor so as to injure the sensibilities of the reader.

Scenes dealing with, or instruments associated with walking dead, torture, vampires and vampirism, ghouls, cannibalism, and werewolfism are prohibited.

Profanity, obscenity, smut, vulgarity, or words or symbols which have acquired undesirable meanings are forbidden.

Nudity in any form is prohibited, as is indecent or undue exposure.

Suggestive and salacious illustration or suggestive posture is unacceptable.

Females shall be drawn realistically without exaggeration of any physical qualities.

Illicit sex relations are neither to be hinted at nor portrayed. Violent love scenes as well as sexual abnormalities are unacceptable.

Seduction and rape shall never be shown or suggested.

Sex perversion or any inference to same is strictly forbidden.

Nudity with meretricious purpose and salacious postures shall not be permitted in the advertising of any product; clothed figures shall never be presented in such a way as to be offensive or contrary to good taste or morals.

 

Lucius Alexander

 

The palindromedary remarks that sometimes Lucius doesn't know when to quit....

[Mantis]

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In addition to previous entries above, I can think of:

 

- Religious Code of Conduct - for example, the eating of kosher or halal food. Vows of celibacy. Muslims won't have contact with dogs. Other religions have their own do's and don'ts, and these may vary depending on devoutness of the adherent. However, these can be tricky to include in a roleplaying setting due to their sometimes controversial nature.

 

- Code of The Hunt: The Predator of movie fame has a Code of Killing - not killing an unarmed foe, for example. Kind of a "Code of Honor" but a twist on the usual Code vs Killing.

 

- Honor Amongst Thieves: The infamous "Code of Silence". No ratting to the cops. Respecting other gang's turf. Again, kind of a C'Code of Honor" but not truly honorable.

[Logan D. Hurricanes]

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How could I forget - the Comics Code!

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That's a 25 point code disad if ever I saw one.

[Zachary Butler]

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Okay, so the Boy Scout Credo would be a Code of Conduct.

 

I'm feeling dumb now.

[ghost-angel]

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It is not specific to the Marines. I learned it in the Air Force.

 

I thought the Marines had their own version that was longer... don't they have their own version of everything else?

[Lucius]

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I thought the Marines had their own version that was longer... don't they have their own version of everything else?

 

I suppose it's possible. We have Marines around, so if so, we'll probably see their version too.

 

In addition to previous entries above, I can think of:

 

- Religious Code of Conduct - for example, the eating of kosher or halal food. Vows of celibacy. Muslims won't have contact with dogs. Other religions have their own do's and don'ts, and these may vary depending on devoutness of the adherent. However, these can be tricky to include in a roleplaying setting due to their sometimes controversial nature.

 

- Code of The Hunt: The Predator of movie fame has a Code of Killing - not killing an unarmed foe, for example. Kind of a "Code of Honor" but a twist on the usual Code vs Killing.

 

- Honor Amongst Thieves: The infamous "Code of Silence". No ratting to the cops. Respecting other gang's turf. Again, kind of a C'Code of Honor" but not truly honorable.

 

Excellent examples!

 

Okay, so the Boy Scout Credo would be a Code of Conduct.

 

I'm feeling dumb now.

 

So am I. I think I missed that one.

 

But one that would probably make us ALL feel dumb, because I think we've all seen it and none of us thought of it:

 

All the rules in D&D for any given "Class" constitute that class' code of conduct.

The paladin and ranger most obviously, but any of the sets of class rules could be exressed as a "code."

 

 

 

 

A spy would have a code against revealing any of their cypher keys or cryptological secrets. This would be their Code of Codes.

 

The rule would only be written down in an encyphered form, making it a Coded Code of Codes.

 

 

Lucius Alexander

 

The palindromedary wonders if postal workers have a Zip Code of Conduct, if operators have an Area Code of Conduct......

[McCoy]

Re: Need Help With Codes of Conduct

 

The Code of the Playground

• What happens on the playground stays on the playground. You do not report even your worst enemy to higher authority (ie, any adult)
  
• All gifts, swaps and trades are final, if you were taken advantage of let that be a lesson to you
  
• Anyone sucessfully compleating a task you have double dared them to preform may, and probably will, demand you attempt the same task
  
• Any physical contact with any member of the opposite sex other than your mother for any reason causes cooties
  
• There is absolutely no excuse for speaking while jinxed
  

[Lucius]

Re: Need Help With Codes of Conduct

 

A little research is a dangerous thing, but garners me lots of rep....

 

Lucius Alexander

 

The palindromedary and I are always surprised by what gets rep, and what doesn't.

[MorpheousXO]

Re: Need Help With Codes of Conduct

 

...

The palindromedary and I are always surprised by what gets rep, and what doesn't.

 

ditto

[caris]

Re: Need Help With Codes of Conduct

 

This probably does not have to be said, but I think I'll say it anyways.

 

Note many of these codes can also be social limitations. For example the Military Code of conduct, not all members of the military will necessarily have this behavior ingrained in deep enough for it to be a psych lim, but all of them are expected to live up to it. There would be social reprecussions to them for failure in upholding the code. I would not let a character take the code both ways as a Psych Lim and as a Social Lim in most cases.

 

Here is the key to the code of conducts. They are things that define the characters behavior (things the character won't do and/or must do) that are internalized by the character. He/she does them or does not do them because of his/her beliefs/convictions, not because of penalities imposed on him/her by society (Social Lim), or becuase it would be impossible due to curse/physical disability/etc. (Phys Lim).

[Lucius]

Re: Need Help With Codes of Conduct

 

Right.

 

A eunuch has a physical limitation. So does a man with an allergy to pork.

 

A monk living in a monastery with no access to women, or a Jew living in a Jewish community where there would be repercussions if he was known to have eaten pork, has a social limitation.

 

A wandering friar with a vow of celibacy that's between him and his God, or a Jew living mostly among Gentiles who don't care what he eats but who still chooses to keep kosher, has a psychological limitation.

 

 

I suspect that in many cases, though, this sort of thing will function as a combination psych and soc limit. Presumably the average soldier or monk for example has some degree of "internal" loyalty to the codes they are supposed to live by (or at least the principles behind the codes) and presumably they are also motivated by wanting the approval of peers and of authority, or avoiding disapproval and possible punishment.

 

Lucius Alexander

 

Since everyone expects a palindromedary tagline now, is it a social limitation?

[Logan D. Hurricanes]

Re: Need Help With Codes of Conduct

 

Lucius Alexander

 

Since everyone expects a palindromedary tagline now, is it a social limitation?

I'd say it's more a Reputation.

 

Although Lucius obviously has a Psych Lim about it, too...

[Mantis]

Re: Need Help With Codes of Conduct

 

I thought it was a Follower.

[Logan D. Hurricanes]

Re: Need Help With Codes of Conduct

 

I thought it was a Follower.

I think Lucius is the follower, isn't he? It certainly sounds like the palindromedary is in charge sometimes.

[Mantis]

Re: Need Help With Codes of Conduct

 

Yes, but whenever Lucius posts, the palindromedary always Follows.

[Logan D. Hurricanes]

Re: Need Help With Codes of Conduct

 

Good point. Perhaps it's a distinctive feature

[Lucius]

Re: Need Help With Codes of Conduct for a Palindromedary

 

But who is to say which is the Player Character and which the Follower? muses one end. The other head adds, how do you know we are talking about a Follower and not a Dependent Non Player Character?

 

 

Hey! What are you doing up there in the main message? Why am I down here in the tagline? Isn't that against the Code!?