Rules and Expectations

General Rules

• Treat your fellow clan members with respect.
• Absolutely no cheating or glitching.
• Aggressive or unprovoked trash talking, racism, and sexism are forbidden.
• Do not insult another member's game play: we all have off-days and streaks,but everyone earned their place in the clan.
• In formal clan matches, we demonstrate a competitive class. Bring your A-game and your best behavior. Remember that no matter how annoying someone or some clan might be, TPA will always stand for a positive gaming environment. If a clan has some jackass on their team, that’s their problem. Our involvement with said clan will reflect that. No need to get all upset about it. You can deal with all that crap when you make staff.
• Intentional betrayals out of frustration or any other negative reason are forbidden.
• Politics and religion are not to be discussed on the forums, which are for light, agreeable conversation.
• You may have only one gamer tag in the clan. Exceptions may be made if approved by a Staff member or higher.
• If you are in TPA, you may not be in any Halo clan other than TPA, regardless of whether you use your primary or a secondary gamer tag for that clan.
• If you have a problem with another member, whether this problem pertains to game play, forum conversations, or anything else, please contact an Overlord via PM to discuss the situation. Do not argue with other members on the forums.

Inactivity Guidelines

• If you will be offline and/or away from the forums for an extended period of time, you must notify a ranked Staff or higher to notify the clan of the situation.
• Any member who disappears without explanation is subject to demotion or dismissal.
• The Staff may elect to dismiss a member who will be inactive for an extended period of time. If this is the case, the former member will be considered for admission at the rank of Member upon his or her return to activity.
• Any Staff member who is offline for an extended period of time may be demoted. If this is the case, the former Staff member will be considered for re-promotion upon his or her return.

Uniform Regulations

• Continued failure to appear in proper uniform is grounds for demotion or dismissal.
• Every member must have a Steel icon.
• No two members of the clan can have the same icon; priority goes to the senior member and is not based on rank.
• Secondary color is determined by rank.

Colors

• Armor primary- steel
• Armor secondary- white
• Armor detail- white
• Emblem primary - steel
• Emblem secondary - white

Emblem Background

• Overlord- white
• Staff- salmon
• Member- cyan
• Recruit- pink

Strategies and TPA Callouts

• At all times, the strategies set forth by TPA must be followed as closely as possible. i.e. map control, callouts, respawn control, etc.
• No plan is ever perfect, so think on your toes, and keep your team/squad informed on all that you see or do in a game.
• Any member is encouraged to update and improve TPA strategies, but always needs to adhere to the plans outlined in practices and the strategy forums.
• Callouts must be learned and used at all times. Under no circumstances will “one shot on my X be used”. Always know where you are on a map.

Rank Expectations

• Each rank has its own set of responsibilities and expectations as delineated below.
• Each rank is also expected to continue to carry out the responsibilities of the ranks preceding it unless specifically stated otherwise. For example, a Staff member must still adhere to relevant Member and Recruit guidelines.
• If a player of rank gives an assignment to an individual or the team as a whole, that order should be executed without hesitation.
• Do not ask for a promotion.

Rank Recruit

• All new members start as Recruits, without exception.
• TPA is your Halo priority. Play with the clan.
• Ignoring invites without explanation is grounds for dismissal.
• Ask about strategy, and, when in doubt, follow and cover your teammates.
• Do not be a "lone wolf".
• Do not drive the warthog unless told to do so by a rank Member or higher.
• Yield to all ranks Member or higher with regard to weapon choice (sniper, rockets, etc.).
• Follow all orders give by ranks Staff or higher.
• Do not recruit.
• Do not play in clan matches.
• Sign up on, post on, and read the forums to which you have access.

Rank Member

• Promotion to Member is determined by a Staff vote, and is based on game play, rapport with clan, sense of community, and overall forum and online activity.
• Read and post regularly on the forums.
• You are allowed and encouraged to recruit new players.
• You are allowed and encouraged to play in clan matches.
• Study and know our core strategies as set forth in the corresponding threads on the forum. Failure to know and follow strategy is grounds for demotion.
• Follow all orders given in game by ranks Staff or higher.
• Follow all orders given in game by your squad leader.

Rank Staff

• Promotion to Staff is determined by a Staff vote, and is prompted by a track record of leadership, knowledge of and adherence to strategies both written and improvised, dedication to the clan, positive attitude, and overall forum and online activity. Promotion to Staff is not based on seniority.
• Maintain a consistent level of regular game play.
• Ensure that every game with clan mates is played in accordance with these rules, and resolve the problem when they are not adhered to.
• Coordinate execution of core strategies in applicable game types/maps.
• Take control in a losing situation and make necessary strategic adjustments.
• Follow all orders in game given by Overlords.
• Read Staff forum daily to participate in administrative votes.
• Volunteer for tasks and jobs designated as available by ranks Chief of Staff and higher.
• Handle any intra-clan personnel issues when assigned such a role by a rank Chief of Staff or higher.
• Moderate strategy forums as needed.
• Offer to step down to Member if changes in availability or priorities will significantly limit game play and/or forum activity.
• Coordinate formal clan matches against other clans.

Rank Chief of Staff

• Chiefs of Staff are appointed by Overlords based on excellence in all Staff duties.
• Watch for a resolve or assign Staff members to resolve any intra-clan personnel issues.
• Watch for and notify Overlords of any intra-Staff personnel issues.
• Moderate all forums as needed for the above duties.

Rank Overlord

• Overlords are appointed by unanimous consent of the Overlords based on outstanding leadership and dedication to the clan.
• Manage all intra-clan personnel issues, including delegation of Staff and Chief of Staff responsibility where appropriate.
• Maintain and develop the website.
• Administer, maintain, and develop the forum.
• Propose and discuss ways to maintain a high level of intra-clan morale.
• Propose and discuss ways to expand the clan's popularity in the wider Halo and gaming community.
• Represent the clan with authority and style on other Internet forums.