Administrative
Foundation rules governing all play on Hero Dynasty.
Notice
Rules effective 04 March 2026, 18:00 server time. All previous rules, agreements, and precedents are void. By playing, you accept all rules unconditionally.
Administrative Powers
- Administration may inspect accounts at any time.
- Administration may suspend or permanently ban accounts.
- Administration may modify rules without prior notice.
- Administration may act against behavior harmful to the server, even if not explicitly listed in these rules.
- Administration decisions are final.
Cardinal Rule
When in doubt - Ask Shenanigans.
Don't try to outsmart staff or other players. Be considerate.
Don't try to outsmart staff or other players. Be considerate.
Ban Offenses
Violations that carry a risk of temporary or permanent account ban.
I. Hacking & Cheating Ban
- No third-party programs, bots, hacks, or scripts.
- No automation or macros. Exception: TinyTask or lightweight mining macros.
- No exploiting bugs or glitches.
- Any unfair advantage may be punished at staff discretion.
II. Trading & RMT Ban
- No Real Money Trading - items, services, accounts, or anything of value.
- No scams, fraudulent trades, or price manipulation.
- Gold RMT is suspended until further notice.
- No market manipulation.
- Trade disputes should be reported to Shenanigans.
- Large-volume and IOU trades require pre-approval from Shenanigans.
VII. Event Participation Ban
- Read event information and rules before participating.
- Follow all event-specific rules.
- No exploiting event mechanics or bugs.
- Event cheating results in permanent suspension.
VIII. Bug Reporting Ban
- Report bugs immediately upon discovery.
- Do not publicly share exploitable bugs.
- Bug reports are rewarded.
- Failing to report bugs or exploiting them results in a permanent ban.
IX. Item Sharing Ban
- You are responsible for your own items at all times.
- Long-term item sharing is prohibited.
- Briefly testing items is allowed.
- Lost or stolen shared items will not be restored.
- No coercing others to lend items.
- Ownership proof may allow item recovery after a borrower's ban.
- Keep screenshots or records of any lending.
- Items have no real-world value.
- Short-term lending: maximum 7 consecutive days unless approved by Shenanigans.
XII. Quitting Hero Dynasty Ban
- All items remain Hero Dynasty property.
- Inform Shenanigans before permanently quitting.
- No giving away, selling, or transferring items when leaving.
- Accounts inactive for 6+ months without notice may be deleted.
- Returns after 6 months of inactivity are not guaranteed.
XV. Ban Evasion Ban
- No creating alternative accounts to bypass bans.
- Ban evasion results in permanent bans on all associated accounts.
- Linked accounts may be suspended pending investigation.
- Appeals must go through official channels.
XVI. Chargebacks & Payment Disputes Ban
- No chargebacks, payment reversals, or bank disputes.
- Chargebacks result in a permanent ban and forfeiture of all assets.
- Hero Dynasty may pursue recovery of disputed amounts.
- Contact Shenanigans before involving payment providers.
XVII. VPN, Proxy & IP Circumvention Ban
- No VPNs or proxies used to bypass restrictions.
- Includes bypassing IP bans, Golden Castle War restrictions, or multi-account controls.
- Violations may result in suspension pending investigation.
- Normal privacy-focused VPN use is allowed if not used to circumvent server mechanics.
Penalty Offenses
Violations that carry warnings, temporary bans, or other escalating penalties.
III. PvP, Wars & Honor Penalty
- No honor farming.
- PK harassment is allowed if there is a legitimate PvP reason.
- No alt accounts in Golden Castle War.
- Excessive targeting combined with abuse or intimidation is considered harassment.
IV. Aiding, Kill Steal & Boss Hunting Penalty
- Kill Stealing (KS) results in a 24-hour ban.
- Lian Yu and Ogre are the hunting player's responsibility.
- No blocking dungeons or party bosses.
VI. Multi Accounting Penalty
- Account sharing is prohibited. Violations result in a 30-day ban for all involved parties.
- Exception: Running a friend's account during a holiday (up to 14 days).
- Exception: Running a friend's account after a power outage (up to 3 days).
- Event exploitation using multiple accounts may be penalized.
- All exceptions require pre-approval from Shenanigans.
XIII. Hero Dynasty Shop Penalty
- No discount requests.
- Full payment is required before delivery.
- Payment is confirmed before items are issued.
- No "pay later" arrangements.
- Immediate digital delivery waives the EU 14-day cooling-off period.
XIV. Language & Communication Penalty
- Be respectful in Discord and all official channels.
- No hate speech, racism, discrimination, threats, or sexual content.
- No harassment or attempts to drive players away.
- No spreading rumors, drama, or misinformation.
- No staff impersonation.
- Keep discussions in correct channels and follow moderator instructions.
- Constructive criticism is allowed.
- Violations may result in warnings, mutes, suspensions, or bans.
Informational
Guidelines and expectations every player is responsible for knowing.
V. Characters & Names Info
- Names must be appropriate.
- No offensive, racist, or sexually explicit names.
- No staff impersonation via character names.
X. Dynasty Hub, Patch Notes & Website Info
- The website contains guides, tutorials, and event information.
- Patch notes are published in Dynasty Hub - read them before complaining about changes.
- "I didn't know" is not accepted as an excuse.
- Check the website regularly and use Discord channels for questions.
- No spreading misinformation.
XI. Staff Time Info
- Respect staff time - no spamming questions or demands.
- Allow reasonable response times.
- Entitled behavior is not tolerated.
- Staff are not responsible for player laziness.
Quick Severity Overview
A at-a-glance summary of consequences by category.
Permanent Ban Risk
- Hacking / Cheating
- Real Money Trading
- Event Cheating
- Bug Exploitation
- Item Sharing Violations
- Quitting Item Transfers
- Ban Evasion
- Chargebacks
- VPN / Proxy Circumvention
Penalty Risk
- PvP & Honor Violations
- Kill Stealing
- Multi-Accounting
- Shop Violations
- Communication Violations
Informational
- Character Naming
- Patch Notes & Website
- Staff Time Respect