# Rules of Rules Modifications To define the process of rule changes, to avoid doubt in the event that a crime is committed while a rule change is in effect, to solve conflict between rules. ## 1. Short Title This rules document may be cited as the Rules of Rules Modifications. ## 2. Modifying Rules 1. Admins may modify any rules at any time. 2. Unless otherwise specified, all changes to the rules apply immediately once they are announced. 3. An ***announcement*** means any method to let all the players know about the change, and the term ***announce*** shall be construed accordingly. ## 3. Crime commited while a rule change is in effect For crime commited while a rule change is in effect- 1. Either the old rules or the new rules could be used to sue. 2. *(This line is empty.)* 1. If the charge still exists in the new rules, moderators should convict and determine penalties according to the new rules; 2. Otherwise, they should convict and determine penalties according to the old rules. ## 4. Rules Conflict 1. If two or more rules have statements to the contrary of each other- 1. admins must modify the rules to solve the conflict, and 2. moderators should perform moderator actions to handle the conflict in the meantime. 2. Subsection (1) does not apply to- 1. Conflict between any rules excluding those in the Rules of Rules (Cap. 0) and any rules within the Rules of Rules (Cap. 0). In such cases- 1. The rules within the Rules of Rules (Cap. 0) applies, and 2. admins should modify the rules to solve the conflict.