rules/004 Rules of Rules Modifications.md

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.