By Jeff Probst
#3307 Rules (violation of any of the following rules will result in a Ban from the game and forums):

All-Stars Rules (NEW!)
- While I understand that many of you may be friends outside of the game, it is still against the rules to communicate with one another ABOUT THE GAME outside of the forums. If you should find the conversation drifting into game territory, please bring it to the forums. I cannot tell you how many times players have ratted each other out after a friendship has gone sour. Do not put me in the position to eject you from the game.
- You are not allowed to discuss any series outside of Stranded regardless of your history with another contestant.
- External collaborative tools such as Google Docs can not be shared with anyone in the game.


- Immunity can be given away at any time, even tribes can give away their immunity. However, it must be a UNANIMOUS tribal decision. Individual Immunity is always subject to be given away.
- In the event of a pre-merge tie, the immunity bearer (including tribes) will always break the tie breaker with a final vote. There will be NO REVOTE.
- Any threats towards someone's life, or physical well-being is absolutely not tolerated and will result in an immediate banning of the parties involved. (Watch it when you are joking, if someone feels threatened by a joke, it will be considered a serious offense and your banning will be debated heavily)
- You can always prevote and change a prevote at any time before votes are due. However, You can only pre-vote for one person. Backups are not allowed.
- Voting is due exactly 30 minutes into Tribal Council (unless otherwise specified). Before that point, any vote cast can be changed. Afterwards all votes are final.
-Hidden Immunity Idols will be given a 5 minute window to be played after votes are due. The idol must be played during this time, or it will not count.
-Individual Immunity will be given a 5 minute window at the beginning of Council to be given away.

Expectations (are not punishable):

- Practice copying images off a website and pasting them into a post. Instructions: First you right click on the desired image and select properties. Then you highlight and copy the address. To paste the image into a post go ahead and post the address that you just copied into your post. Then highlight that address and select the “Img” button to add the html codes around your image’s address.
- There will be an event almost every day. Sometimes there will be back to back challenge/tribal council, others only one event will occur. All events begin at 8c/9e (with some exceptions).
- I do expect you to have respect for me as your host.
- I do not expect you to show up for every challenge. Every challenge is completely optional; however, I do expect a good amount of people to show up for each challenge. If the required amount of people does not show up for a challenge, you will most likely forfeit and give immunity to another tribe.
- I do expect you to vote at every tribal council; however, voting is a privilege, so it would be foolish not to vote. Pre-voting is allowed if your schedule does not allow you to show up for Tribal Council. Tribal Councils will usually last for one hour.
- While sexual humor is fun here and there, too much of it can be ridiculous. I expect you to use your better judgment when making sexual jokes, remember: there may be people in the game who are too young to be exposed to sexual references.
- If you have a complaint about a ruling at the challenge, make a public post at the time, so that we may deal with it accordingly. If you are respectful, your opinion will be taken more seriously. We will address every complaint; however, do not think that I will easily accept every little nitpicking detail. If a judgment call has to be made, I will make it as fair and unbiased as humanly possible, but my ruling is final.
- Another note, If you compete in a challenge or tribal event (ie: twist, decision, anything...) than please do not make the rest of the tribe sit around waiting until you return. If you do not return in time to take responsibility for what you participated in, than I will make a judgment call on whether or not we will continue without you.
- Please note that in posting your name below you are agreeing to the use of your conversations and character in this game in written episodes. We are not responsible for how you or other contestants conduct themselves. You make your own decisions in the game, we merely provide you with means of conversing.

REMINDER:
POST BELOW IF YOU HAVE COMPLETELY READ ALL OF THE RULES/EXPECTATIONS


Good luck guys!!!
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By Heidi
#3310 No more Skype chat?

I guess I'm okay with it icon_rolleyes
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By Jeff Probst
#3878 Alright since some of you have been asking.

Postmerge Tie Breaker - After there is a tie, I will give everyone 5-10 minutes to change their votes. If there is a second tie after that period, the two (or more) contestants involved in the tie will be immune and everyone else will draw rocks.

Screenshots - Are not allowed.
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