So, A Gentleman's Code of Conduct for EU3 Multiplayer. This is open to discussion, of course.
1) Don't be a dick: Seriously, if you win, don't try to impose ridiculous terms on your defeated foe. And if you lose, don't not accept reasonable terms just because you're butthurt. As far as terms, Monetary compensation, Cores, and border territories should be fair game. Outright conquest is... kind of dickish in an MP game. Colonies are 100% open, and liberating countries to weaken an opponent is very cool.
2) Try to be on time: When you're late, we have to restart the whole game over. If we know you're coming and you're still late, we have to wait for you. If you know you're going to be late, let us know.
3) Be a BRO: If you're filling in for someone, try not to wreck their country and honor any deals they have made. If you're taking over a country, different story. But if you're just filling in for a session or two, don't overextend them or wreck their country.
4) Be a Player: This is a political game. Alliances will be made and broken and betrayed. Wars will be waged, goals will be achieved and missed. Be a part of that. Nothing sucks more than having a guy that might as well not be there.
Alright, these seem to be decent ground rules to live by. Any complaints, comments suggestions? We still need a host, and when we do we can get a roster going and officially set up a time.