Rules

Arcadia Sim is a hybrid SIM horse game. Arcadia is intended for horse enthusiasts 13 and up who want the opportunity to own their own SIM horses. None of the animals in the game exist beyond our code and imagination. While there are many specific rules (available on the forum) pertaining to game play, there are just a few things you need to know in order to decide if Arcadia is the right SIM for you.

Age & Other Requirements

• You must be 13 years of age or older to play Arcadia. Remember if you are young that we are a realistic and complex SIM that doesn't tolerate lazy English users and expects you to read and follow instructions or be able to ask questions if you don't understand something.
• You must have an active email address to register.

General Conduct

• Our forum welcomes all horse enthusiasts over the age of 13. We expect all members to keep this in mind. We all know the golden rule and know that when we follow it, it serves us and our community. Arcadian admin do give warnings, but expect to follow a strict "three strikes" rule. We don't want one person to ruin the game for everyone else.

Activity

• Only join if you wish to play. Arcadia is a small, close knit game. While we welcome new members to our ranks, please make sure that you have enough time to devote to your horses before you make the commitment to play Arcadia.

Realism

• Arcadia is a realistic sim. We pride ourselves on our realistic show bills, attention to detail, and continuity within the game. Arcadia is a show SIM with breeding and as such we do not allow sterile equine hybrids, unrealistic heights/colors/disciplines for each breed, and so on. Our rule of thumb is "would this be realistically competitive at the regional or national level?" If not, it's probably not allowed.

Community Expectations

• All "good community members" are level headed, open minded, and dedicated to improving not only their stable but the game as a whole. We're not perfect; we don't expect you to be either. We do expect you to communicate in a respectful fashion, look out for the good of the group, and work with us to continually try to improve Arcadia. We're 10 years old and have hundreds of man/woman hours already invested in Arcadia. We look forward to you joining and being a valuable addition to our community.