Can I donate items to players in Amazon Basin games?
D2 HomeBless you for being so generous! Please understand, though, that donating items can cause some of the same problems as muling: distracting from game play, cause misunderstandings about drops, etc. Before you donate items, you should read our complete policy on donating items here.
Related QuestionsWhat are Amazon Basin games?
D2 HomeWhile we often play in public games, people in the Basin frequently play in private games created by Amazon Basin community members using game names and passwords under our conventions. Our games are among the unique features of the Amazon Basin. Hallmarks of Amazon Basin games are honesty, cooperation, and item sharing. For a guide on Amazon Basin games (and a wealth of gameplay wisdom), read MagiMac's Guide to Amazon Basin Games.
Related QuestionsWhat are the Amazon Basin games rules?
D2 HomeHere are the Amazon Basin Games Rules. We like to think of them as commonsense guidelines for providing a friendly, cooperative gaming experience. Everyone is expected to abide by these principles, which we can and do enforce. If in doubt, ask an Amazon Basin Member about what they mean. And remember - do not distribute passwords to our games - doing so will have serious consequences! Return to FAQ Questions
Related QuestionsCan players PK one another in Basin games?
D2 HomeThe Amazon Basin Diablo II community is strongly opposed to all non-consensual PK (Player Killing) activities, as these activities fundamentally conflict with the gameplay experience for which we strive. These activities also include hunting down and killing PK characters or chasing PKs from game to game (PKK).
Related QuestionsCan I cheese my characters in Amazon Basin games?
D2 HomeNo. If you and a friend want to cheese a character, you should make a private game. Cheesing involves killing act bosses, which will spoil the quests for anyone else in the game. Don't use hostile, hateful, or offensive language (see the guidelines on this subject for the Forums and the Channel).
Related QuestionsWhat is The Amazon Basin?
The Amazon Basin - A Community of Friends Playing GamesThe Amazon Basin is a community of people who share an interest in fair and respectful game play. The Amazon Basin arose around Diablo II and now consists of six independent guilds, each focusing on one game: Diablo II, Dark Age of Camelot, Neverwinter Nights, Star Wars: Galaxies, Horizons and World of Warcraft. The community also has its General Forums that are not game-specific and can be found here. The Basin is entirely non-profit-driven.
Related QuestionsWhat do you mean by "play fair" in Amazon Basin games?
D2 HomeWe mean you should not use any hacks, and no cheats, such as Maphack and other software not approved by Blizzard. The Diablo II community recognizes that while our forums, channels, and games are not used for trading, many members enjoy trading with other individuals, both inside and outside of the Basin environment. In keeping with our overall concerns for maintaining a fair environment within the Basin and our desire to uphold our reputation for fairness within the general battle.
Related QuestionsHow does item sharing work in Amazon Basin games?
D2 HomeUnlike public games where players rush to grab and keep prized items, everyone in an Amazon Basin party shares in whatever the group recovers. All valuable items are left in town for everyone to see. Decisions on who gets what are left to the group, typically at the end of the game. So if you join an active Amazon Basin game, you are likely to find a pile of loot lying on the ground in town.
Related QuestionsWhat kind of language is appropriate in Amazon Basin games?
D2 HomeThe Amazon Basin believes that language used in our games should be acceptable to people of all ages and backgrounds. Therefore, racist, bigoted language is not tolerated in our games. Likewise, we frown on swearing and other vulgar language. And we ask that you be careful about the slang you use. For example, don't call things "gay" or say that you'll "rape" Andariel. This type of language is extremely disrespectful and inappropriate for our community.
Related QuestionsCan I participate in the Amazon Basin without becoming a member?
The Amazon Basin - A Community of Friends Playing GamesYes. You can read the Forums and find plenty of information on our website, even without registering as a user. You will need to register in order to post in the Forums and to send private messages. But registering does not require any commitment from you, other than your willingness to observe our general guidelines for all community participation in the guild. "Membership" is neither required nor expected for people who want to be an active part of the Amazon Basin community.
Related QuestionsWhere is the Amazon Basin Channel?
D2 HomeThe Amazon Basin channel exists on three realms: US East, US West, and Europe. It is op theamazon-basin all three places. (That is, with a space between "op" and "theamazon-basin".)
Related QuestionsCan Basin community folks create their own games and mule items there?
D2 HomeYes, and we do it all the time. Players in a Basin game or in the Basin channel frequently ask for help from others in muling items, and they agree on a private game name/password for the purpose.
Related QuestionsWhy do some players have more games played than their teams?
Frequently Asked Questions - Baseball-Reference.comIn the early part of the century before lights, it was quite common for games to be called on account of darkness. These games were counted in the stats, but not in the win-loss column. Some players have 162 games played compared to 152 for their teams. As a result there are teams that played ten or more doubleheaders in the last month of the season not unlike Cleveland in 2000. This happens occassionally now due to things like rainouts.
Related QuestionsIs Muling allowed in Basin games?
D2 HomeMuling items between your own characters in a Basin game can distract others while you repeatedly enter/exit, or cause misunderstandings over whether your items are part of the collected drops. If you wish to transfer in an open AB game with characters not currently in the game, you are required to: Obtain explicit permission of all players already in the game before starting to transfer. Explicit permission is only given if every player in the game has actively said, "yes.
Related QuestionsFAQ: Are players allowed to wear glasses during games?
News and FAQThe issue of the appropriateness or safety of any article of clothing or accessories is left entirely up to the referee. Some referees are strict about potentially dangerous items (such as hard or sharp glasses frames) while other will only enforce the minimum. The referee's ruling is final and should not be challenged.
Related QuestionsWhat items are not eligible for Fulfillment by Amazon?
Amazon Business Solutions - Fulfillment by Amazon - FAQThe Amazon Services Business Solutions Agreement sets forth products that are excluded from the program. Some products excluded from Fulfillment by Amazon may still be eligible for sale on the Amazon.com Web site. However, you will need to handle fulfillment for these products yourself.
Related QuestionsWhat do I need to know before participating in the Amazon Basin community?
The Amazon Basin - A Community of Friends Playing GamesYou don't need to know anything to surf our website, read the documents, or check out the Forums. But before you start posting, or before you begin playing with other Basiners, you should know what everyone in the community expects of others in the way of rudimentary good conduct. While we have very few "rules", we have a strong ethic of respect among people who participate in the Forums, the different game channels, and play with us.
Related QuestionsWhat is the difference between a Community Member and an Amazon Basin Member?
The Amazon Basin - A Community of Friends Playing GamesCommunity Members are those people who have found us and registered for our forums. Anyone who isn't an Amazon Basin Member is a Community Member. Since we've got semi-private 'guild' stuff to take care of behind the scenes, we can't just give everyone full access. That being said, the difference is mostly that some CMs who've become regular contributors to our community as well as exhibited the traits we value have been voted into the guild 'officially' and now carry the ABM title.
Related QuestionsWhat is that Amazon Basin Nation project you were referring to in the previous question?
The Amazon Basin - A Community of Friends Playing GamesCurrently all guilds possess their own separate sets of forums. The newer guilds have redirecting forums linking to the Main Boards, such as Completely Off Topic and Picture Pages. Older guilds, like Diablo II for example, do not have redirecting links and have their own non-game-specific forums. The idea is to meld all the forums together and have common subscriptions. This would spread traffic among the guilds and let people see new faces as well as ease the managing of newer guilds.
Related QuestionsHow is the Diablo II portion of the Amazon Basin community organized?
D2 HomeAmazon Basin games organized by members of the community and played under Amazon Basin conventions; and Personal messages through the messenger service available to all registered members of the community.
Related QuestionsWhere can I donate some used items?
ArborParents FAQHere is arborweb's Community Services - Donations page. It lists about a dozen places where you can donate used items. The City of Ann Arbor has a handy page that lists Resale or Donation Centers that lists lots more places where you can donate or buy items that are "used but not used up". SAFE House has a big wish list, which includes toys, for the shelter that they run for victims of domestic violence.
Related QuestionsWhat items can I donate and how can I do so?
Untitled DocumentBasic needs of most shelters include: trial sizes of hygiene products and twin size bedding – soap, shampoo, shaving cream, razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste, sheets, blankets, towels, washcloths etc. Clients need clothing, school supplies and household items.
Related QuestionsPearls with a PurposeNew or gently used clothing for children and adults are needed; clothing appropriate for church and school are especially needed. Also, children's shoes, raincoats, jackets, and baby clothing and necessities are needed. Please no winter clothing. Because we ship in boxes, we cannot accept food stored in glass containers. Please donate non-perishable, canned or dried food only. Protein items such as canned meat, tuna, peanut butter and beans are greatly needed.Related Questions
How are Basin games created, and how do people join them?
D2 HomeThe Basin has regular games that follow standard game name conventions. We create other games for special events: Magic finding runs, treasure hunting contests, pre-planned power leveling sessions, etc. And Amazon Basin members may create one-time Basin games for any reason they choose. All of our games are password protected. The passwords are available to anyone who is registered in the Amazon Basin community.
Related QuestionsWhy should I donate, I have two players, a Squirt and a Peewee?
EPHA Third Rink FundBecause the new rink will benefit your children in two years! Who wants to stay up past Leno to take their player to the rink? The third rink will start being built in the spring of 2006! It's really going to happen soon!
Related QuestionsCan I target players in other games with _Unglued_ cards or effects?
Unhinged FAQTIWDAWCC (Frequently Asked Questions That If We ...The _Unglued_ set is wacky -- but not quite that wacky. All effects stay within the game where they are being played, with the sole exception of the Double cards, which create an effect that carries over to the next _Magic_ game those two players play together. Double cards can't affect players in other games.
Related QuestionsWhen should players arrive for their games?
Frequently Asked QuestionsThis is up to the individual coaches. Some may provide you a general rule for the entire season, but in this may vary. For initial planning purposes, figure 30 minutes before game time, but again, check with your coach to be sure.
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