Respect Guidelines – Engagement Positive
Welcome to Undergrowth Gameline—a dynamic hub for players, creators, and dreamers who believe that great games start with great communities. Whether you’re here to dive into trend tracking, break down game mechanics, dominate in multiplayer strategy sessions, or shine a light on the next indie gem—this is your space. These Respect Guidelines exist to keep every pixel of our shared world thoughtful, passionate, and welcoming.
Founded by Jorveth Draythorne, Undergrowth Gameline was born in Los Angeles and raised by a community of boundary-pushers and button-mashers. From our base on Felosa Drive, we bring you controller setup mastery, indie showcases, and behind-the-scenes access to the beating heart of the gaming industry. But more than that, we bring you a vision: connection through creativity, discovery through collaboration. And here’s how we protect that vision, together.
Our Purpose
At its core, our community is built for two things: discovery and respectful dialogue. Whether you’re weighing in on a game review, sharing controller tips, or offering insight into the latest indie mechanics, your voice counts. We want this to be a place where players of every level—noobs to dev-legends—feel empowered to speak, share, and support one another without fear of critique or gatekeeping.
That’s why we created these Respect Guidelines. Not to stifle passion—but to make sure everyone’s passion can thrive. Game on, with respect. Always.
What We Stand For
Some values are non-negotiable here at Undergrowth Gameline. We live by them, build content around them, and ask you to carry them into every post, thread, and interaction. These values form our shared controller—a way to navigate every virtual lobby and real-world chat with clarity and focus.
- Respect: Disagree? Challenge ideas. Never people. Respect lives at the core of every good collab, every better strategy.
- Integrity: Be real. Speak your truth. When you quote someone else’s build, story, or setup guide—give credit.
- Collaboration: Winning solo feels good. Winning together? Feels like magic. Open up. Trade tips. Co-op IRL.
- Creativity: This space exists because imagination thrives. Got an idea cooking? Share it in the Ideas Stage.
- Kindness: So simple. So essential. Match people’s energy with encouragement—even when the lag’s real or the thread’s long.
If we all bring these values to the table, even the most complex battleground becomes a place where people can connect and evolve.
How We Participate
Every interaction in this community matters. Whether you’re commenting on our latest Indie Showcase or answering a question in Your Questions Answered Promptly, your participation shapes the tone and heartbeat of our space. It’s not about big follower counts or leaderboard spots—it’s about how we show up for each other.
- Share insight, not noise. Your tips, experiences, and thoughts help move the community forward.
- Stay relevant. Threads and topics live better when responses stick to the game—or the point.
- Be the player you’d want to queue with. No camping in flame threads. No crit damage using someone’s vulnerability.
- Honor attribution. Found a useful controller configuration guide in Controller and Hardware Setup Tips? Link it. Elevate it.
Every message you type is part of an ongoing open world—make each one helpful or hopeful. Or both.
Respect: What It Looks Like
What does respectful participation mean in a gaming community like ours? It means:
- Using inclusive language that welcomes rather than excludes
- Explaining suggestions instead of dismissing others’ choices
- Keeping sarcasm where it belongs—light, not sharp
- Being aware that not everyone’s using the same system, controller, or strategy—and that’s OK!
What it doesn’t mean? We’ll be clear:
- No hate speech or slurs—ever, in any format
- No bullying, dogpiling, or passive-aggressive one-upmanship
- No spam, scams, or deceptive links—they’ll be instantly removed
- No outside promotions unrelated to our common mission
If someone’s behavior feels off, disruptive, or hostile, give us a nudge at [email protected]. Think of it as reporting a glitch for the sake of the whole game.
Moderation and Safe Play
Moderation here is more than a code check. It’s a care system. Our team monitors discussions and takes action only when necessary to uphold the integrity of the environment. That might mean removing a thread that’s sparking AI-generated spam, or stepping in when a play-by-play becomes a player-vs-player.
It’s not censorship—it’s safety-stocked community care. Our goal is to keep the flow fast, fair, and firing on full creativity cores. We’re not here to shut voices down. We’re here to turn volumes up—constructively.
If you ever need guidance, clarity, or simply a player two in navigating the policy maze, visit Your Questions Answered Promptly.
Sharing and Attribution
Community is built on shared enthusiasm—and sharing content is a celebration of that. If you’re referencing a post from our Insightful Reads library or reshaping a tip from Controller and Hardware Setup Tips, always credit the source. Link it. Mention the creator. Give kudos.
Fair attribution honors the work people put into their guides, builds, mods, and strategies. When attribution becomes common courtesy, creativity becomes common currency.
Privacy and Personal Boundaries
Your privacy is not a side quest—it’s a standard operating tool. Avoid posting real-world contact info, private DMs, or anything others haven’t consented to. Sharing gameplay? Awesome. Sharing someone’s home address or private chat? Not okay, not here, not ever.
For the full policy paycheck, check out our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Terms of Use. They’re also helpful if you ever get curious about how the behind-the-scenes panels are wired.
Creative Collabs and Player Partnerships
Want to do more than just show up in the forums? Ready to co-create a multi-part indie showcase or drop knowledge in weekly multiplayer strategy sessions? Hit up Growth Partner to connect on collaboration opportunities—or apply to get involved directly via Join Team. We’re building campaigns, spotlights, features—all powered by community fire and fueled by innovation.
Got an unreal concept or creative talent but not sure where to plug in? Roll it out in the Ideas Stage. This is where innovation stretches its legs and tests mechanics before going live.
Our Founder’s Vision
Jorveth Draythorne didn’t create Undergrowth Gameline to be another hotspot of hype. He built it to be a community-powered arena—where vision, games, and collaboration meet. His drive? To create a space where game lovers and indie creators could thrive, share, and disrupt the meta together. That spirit lives in every thread and every high-score story. Learn more about the heart and hustle that started it all over at Vision Shapes Direction.
Our Base of Operations
Undergrowth Gameline is powered from the sunny side of Los Angeles—at 1791 Felosa Drive, Los Angeles, California 90017, United States. Here, our team builds leveling guides, designs dig-deep trend coverage, and connects grassroots players with game-changing power.
Open Monday to Friday, 9 AM–5 PM PST
Email us at: [email protected]
Call: +1 323-967-3667
Final Word
We’re proud to stand alongside a community that treats teammates and trade partners with respect, kindness, and curiosity. This isn’t just a gaming hub—it’s a movement powered by trust and transparency. Thank you for playing your part in keeping Undergrowth Gameline not just active, but alive with possibility.
Let’s build, break, challenge, and explore—with respect as our north star.