Community Guidelines – Engagement Safe
Welcome to Returnal Girl, a gaming community where exploration meets expertise, and every strategy shared helps unlock the next level of play. Whether you’re here to swap insights on bullet-dodging brilliance, talk roguelike mechanics, or refine your character builds for the umpteenth loop — this is your home base. These community guidelines exist to ensure every member of our crew feels safe, heard, and energized to contribute.
Founded by Trevana Nemsor and based in Philadelphia, Returnal Girl delivers deep dives into gameplay mechanics, highlight-worthy moments, and meaningful conversation around what makes a great run… great. And since high-stakes games can fire up strong emotions, we created this playbook to keep our conversations fierce in insight — but always respectful in tone. Let’s keep things bold, but constructive.
What We Stand For
At Returnal Girl, we believe that community is a power-up — a tool that lets gamers learn from each other, celebrate victories (big and small), and build sharper playstyles together. That work only happens when everyone feels welcome, respected, and challenged, in the best way possible.
Our values are what keep this community strong:
- Accountability: Own your words and respect the tone of the space. Great points don’t need to be shouted.
- Curiosity: Ask questions, try new builds, revisit failed tactics — even faceplants offer lessons.
- Respect: Engage with people, not just posts. Whether you’re responding to a speedrunner or a newbie, offer value, not judgment.
- Precision: This is a place for thoughtful theorycrafting and clean critique. We look for insight, not noise.
- Persistence: Like a good roguelike — we all make mistakes. Try again, iterate, evolve, repeat.
How We Engage
Every comment, guide, or discussion belongs to a bigger story — one where communication is skill-based and community-minded. When engaging with others:
- Stay on-topic: If the thread’s about combat loops, keep loadout arguments where they belong.
- Be constructive: Disagree with ideas, not with people. Push players to improve, not retreat.
- Bring receipts: Link sources, share builds, reference patch notes. “Because I said so” doesn’t cut it.
- Use clear tone: Read twice before posting once. Make sure your wit doesn’t come off as weaponry.
The goal is feedback that fuels progress — advice that levels people up, not shuts them down. Even short comments matter. A crisp “Worked great for my last biome!” encourages more dialogue than silence or sarcasm ever will.
Participating Thoughtfully
This isn’t just a message board — it’s a training room, a think tank, and a content engine. When you participate here, understand the weight of the contribution. The good stuff we build goes further when we adhere to some simple boundaries:
- Encouraged: Strategic insights, experimental build logs, biome-specific tips, play-by-play skill stories, respectful debates on update metas.
- Discouraged: Rage comments, personal digs, spoiler dumps with no warning, vague “lol that’s dumb” energy, repetitive noise.
This is a space for leveling up — not tearing down. Good input multiplies when it’s welcomed by others who trust it’s shared in good faith. Keep your tone strong and clean. Keep your critique technical, not emotional. And remember there are humans behind every username trying to grow stronger too.
The Moderation Protocol
Moderation at Returnal Girl works a bit like a game’s invisible mechanics — tuned for balance, never for punishment. Our team operates with fairness and speed, removing posts that block respectful dialogue or flood the feed with unverified noise. If your content gets flagged or removed, take it as a checkpoint reset — not a game over.
We reserve the right to step in when essential — especially on issues of hate speech, threats, harassment, or platform manipulation. If you spot behavior that’s off-topic or off-code, help us out by reporting it clearly. You can email us directly at [email protected], and we’ll approach all issues with a listening ear and a firm hand.
Think of moderation the way you think of hitboxes — fair when consistent, essential when ignored.
Sharing Content and Giving Credit
Returnal Girl is about collaboration, not content theft. Please don’t repost someone’s guide, image, or strategy breakdown without clear credit. If you remix something, cite it. If you’re inspired by a run or build someone shared — say so. Creativity grows when creators are acknowledged.
We also encourage responsible linking. Help others replicate, rewind, and reteach themselves with guides that reference mechanics or platform features accurately. The best players explain how, not just what. Bonus XP to those who link to official patch notes, reputable meta guides, or walkthroughs that are tested and relevant.
Respecting Boundaries and Privacy
This is a real community made up of real people. Avoid sharing personal identifying information or anything that could cross into someone’s private world without consent. If you’re working with community-created content, images, even usernames — approach it all with care.
For more on how we collect and manage data responsibly, visit our Privacy Policy, as well as our Terms of Service and Cookie Policy. These aren’t backup documents — they’re part of the armor that protects this space for everyone.
Collaboration Power-Ups
Want to go beyond commenting and really get involved? Returnal Girl actively invites contributors to be part of our publishing and partner circuits. If you know your way around pulse cannons, loot cycles, or narrative theory in cyclical gameplay, check out Writers Join — we’re always scouting minds that know how to mash insight with clarity.
For anyone looking to co-launch content or events, our alliance portal at Returnal Girl Partner is open. Collaboration is how the indie gaming world stays agile and bold — and we’re here for every bit of it.
A Note from Our Founder
Trevana Nemsor founded Returnal Girl because she saw how much depth was hiding in every biome, and how few places there were to talk boldly (and politely) about it. Her vision is clear: elevate the level of discourse around complex games without elevating toxicity. Her belief is simple: the mark of a skilled player is the ability to both challenge and help others evolve.
To explore more about Trevana’s vision, check out Dream Igniter — where Returnal Girl’s story and spirit come full circle.
Our Home Base
We’re rooted in the city of Philadelphia. Our team works from 3688 Cityview Drive, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103, United States. It’s a space tuned for high-focus collaboration and bold editorial work — where strategy isn’t a sideline, it’s a main feature.
Open Monday to Friday, 9 AM–5 PM EST
Phone: +1 610-535-7545
Email: [email protected]
Final Word: Play Bold, Speak Thoughtful
The best strategies evolve through trial and conversation. That doesn’t happen unless players show up — ready to listen, reflect, and re-fire. Participation here is a gift we give one another by showing up with intention. Your voice shapes this space. Your input matters. And your tone does too.
At Returnal Girl, engaging with care isn’t optional — it’s a game mechanic. Thanks for being part of what makes this community strong, sharp, and fiercely safe. Now — game on.