Find a guild with people like you. Unwritten rules are basically be nice to guildies, be available to run trials/dungeons when you are online, after runs give up trials/dungeons gear that you don't need for free, craft some stuff if you are a crafter, and maybe give up some pots or food when fellow guildies need them on raids. Some require weekly dues, but those are guilds with a trader component. Some require you to sign up on Band or other social media sites. At least that's been my experience.

There are some hardcore guilds, typically progression guilds, out there that have codified rules. I tend to avoid them, but have had the misfortune of getting picked up on some of their raids. Got to tell you, its pretty unpleasant.

You can find the official Code of Conduct here: https://account.elderscrollsonline.com/code-of-conduct
That's the official rules players have to abide by to avoid getting banned. There's also the Terms of Service and the End User Licence Agreement (links at the bottom of this page) but those are more legal stuff to do with buying the game and any additional purchases than rules about what you can and can't do in-game.

Guilds will all have their own rules and expectations and it's always a good idea to discuss it with the recruiter when you're considering joining. For example some guilds expect you to be available on a voice-chat program any time you're online, or willing to drop what you're doing to join in with dungeons and others don't use voice chat at all and don't mind if you want to do your own thing.

Then there's things which are considered good etiquette among players, like offering vampire and werewolf bites for free and not looting a chest when someone else is fighting monsters next to it (meaning they got there first but had to clear the monsters out before they could loot it). Some people will insist that these are enforceable rules, even claiming you can be banned if they report you for breaking them, but unless ZOS thought it was a form of harassment it's highly unlikely they'd do anything.

As with any etiquette opinions will vary on what's reasonable and if there's any exceptions. As discussed some people charge for bites, others consider that a form of scam because free bites are usually easy to find. The best approach is to do what you think is right in the situation.

It's cool that you are conscientious but as long as you are within the code of conduct of the game play as you wish!

Sure if you are in a guild to remain a member they may have rules they have created, but otherwise just enjoy the game

rptrainer wrote: »

Sorry for not replying soon. As i only visit the forums if there are game updates. How about player imposed? I encountered one said, "Get out of here, this is my spot." I'm doing a quest related in that said spot. I would like to be in a guild but I think I'm not fit in any right now. I saw some chats in game that berating under performing tanks. So I'd best not be in one. Thanks again

Additional info: currently cp 467 dk tank if anyone would ask.

Guilds can set their own rules. There are plenty of guilds, so feel free to pick one who's rules suit you.

Some people get territorial about whatever space they are killing enemies in. If you are questing, you certainly have every right to be in that area. Honestly, you have every right to be there even if you aren't - its an MMORPG.

Most guilds I've been in are pretty positive and tanking for guildie runs is a great way to learn the mechanics and get positive encouragement on what you do well and where you can improve. If you aren't looking for a serious guild, maybe keep an eye out for guilds that cater to relaxed or newer players. If they dont treat you well, move on to another guild until you find one you like.