Game rules
Fair play
Fair play comes first. Exploits, bots and multi-accounts are forbidden – one account per person.
Newcomer protection and points bracket
New commanders are protected: up to 500 points you can neither attack nor be attacked. After that you can only reach opponents with between a third and three times your points. The game checks both before your fleet launches.
Alliance wars
Alliance wars are declared in the game. A declaration is followed by seven days of preparation, fourteen days of war and seven days of cooldown – each phase shows its deadline. Espionage is allowed. Newcomer protection and the points bracket apply in war as well.
Respect
Names, messages and chat texts must not insult, threaten or demean anyone. Targeting one particular person on purpose and repeatedly is against the rules as well.
Reports, warnings, bans
If you see a violation, report it right at the message or in the alliance chat. Moderators review every report. They can issue a warning – a warning expires after 30 days – or request a ban. A ban is decided by an admin in the Midnight Syntax player portal, and that is the only place to appeal. The game shows you a ban and links to the portal.