Respect Strengthens Community

Welcome to Masticelator — a space where game lovers, competitive spirits, strategy nerds, and high-A.P.M. thinkers unite. Whether you’re here to explore evolving gameplay mechanics, analyze pro esports tactics, or fine-tune your next setup, this community thrives on a shared love of games — and a shared respect for one another.

Founded by Nathor Quenthos and proudly rooted in Gibsonville, North Carolina, Masticelator delivers deep dives into core mechanics, esports culture, and how performance meets personality in everyday gameplay. Our mission is simple: to elevate the entire gaming experience by creating a community that feels as rewarding as mastering your main — and it all starts with how we show up for each other.

1. Why We Gather

We’re here to learn from one another, level up together, and have the kinds of discussions that push a good game toward greatness. Whether you’re dissecting a new meta, asking about the best sensors for FPS tracking, or just marveling at a perfect team-fight execution, your voice contributes to our collective understanding.

These guidelines exist not to dampen enthusiasm, but to channel it. In the same way clear pings make teamplay smoother, thoughtful participation makes this place better for everyone. Games may start with competition, but the best communities run on collaboration — and this one’s rooted in that philosophy.

2. Our Core Values

Behind every matchup, every build path, and every comment, there are actual humans. Our code of conduct is simple and powerful — like great game design — and it helps us keep this space respectful, insightful, and inclusive.

Respect: MVP or newbie, console or PC — every voice here deserves to be heard. No flame wars, no gatekeeping.
Integrity: Honest feedback, transparent intentions, proper credit. We call that good sportsmanship — both on and off the keyboard.
Curiosity: Ask deeper questions about why that combo works or what fuel drives an esports team. Exploration is how victories — and friendships — are found.
Kindness: Tilted players rarely grow. But encouragement? That levels everyone up.
Inclusivity: Great games welcome everyone. Great communities do too.

3. How We Connect

We’re not about cultivating follower counts — we’re about cultivating connections. Whether in forums, streams, comments, or curated match breakdowns, your contributions matter. The tone we set defines the kind of experience we’ll all have, so here’s how to keep the party respectful and strong:

Use player-first language. Comment on ideas, not identities.
Stick to the conversation’s theme. Rambling off-topic derails dialogue faster than a rage quit.
Share your tactics and setups openly, and invite others to ask or improve on them — together, we theorycraft smarter.
Disagree? Cool. Do it constructively and with data, not heat. Remember, we all want the win — just maybe in different ways.

Bring your insight, your questions, your tech specs — and bring them with the same team-player mindset you’d want in a high-stakes scrim.

4. Respectful Participation

We know community conversations are often as fast-paced as a skirmish. Still, there’s every reason to keep them civil and thoughtful. We encourage:

Kind, tactical feedback
Honest wins and transparent fails
Linking only content that contributes to the topic
Celebrating one another’s milestones — rankings, builds, tournaments, or clean technical mods

What we won’t tolerate:

Hate speech. Trash talk has limits. Cross them, and it’s game over.
Personal attacks or targeted toxicity
Spam, scams, phish links, or self-promo without value
Fake testimonials, inflated feedback, or clickbait

Basically—if it doesn’t make the conversation smarter, safer, or more interesting, it doesn’t belong. Respect strengthens every strategy — and it keeps this place playable.

5. Sharing and Acknowledging Creators

We’re big believers in skill-sharing. When you post images, ideas, gameplay clips, or original commentary, you’re enriching the whole squad. But that also means:

Always attribute the source. Give props by name if something inspired you down to the sound settings.
Got your insights from a great guide or build discussion? Link it.
Sharing your own blog or channel? Dope — just keep it relevant and position it as part of a bigger conversation, not just a plug.

Creators and contributors drive this space forward. Let’s treat their work with the same careful handling as we’d give elite gear or ranked replays.

6. Privacy is Part of the Game

High-score transparency doesn’t mean personal exposure. We ask that everyone:

Never post personal data (real names, emails, addresses, passwords — obvious, but vital).
Respect the boundary between IRL identity and gaming identity — both are valid.
Share only content that’s yours to share or where the original poster has given permission.

For full details on how we guard your data like a support mains their team, please see our Privacy Policy. We also recommend checking our Terms of Service for the breakdown and our Cookie Policy for transparency about how we do business behind the interface.

7. Moderation Is Not Oppression

Our moderators play the long game. They’re not here to shut down — they’re here to keep the playability high. We trust everyone to act in good faith, and our mod team steps in only when necessary:

If something’s egregiously offensive, it’s gone.
If something’s confusing, it might get flagged for review.
If a user breaks trust repeatedly, bans may result — fair, transparent, and only when needed.

No drama. No mystery. Just guardrails so creators and readers alike can stay focused on the game, the gear, and the greatness.

And yes, if you see something offside or damaging — flag it responsibly or let us know via [email protected]. That’s how real community care works.

8. Collaboration and Upping the Game Together

Whether you’re streaming walkthroughs, refining HUD layouts, or writing deep-dive reviews, know this — there’s room for you here. Our strongest assets? The people who turn theory into tactics. If you’re interested in partnering, contributing thought pieces, or running tactical breakdowns — let us know. We’d love to bring you into our design process and squad-based features.

This platform is always evolving — much like the games we play. If you’ve got a vision, let’s co-op.

9. About Nathor Quenthos and Masticelator’s Mission

Nathor Quenthos built Masticelator around the belief that serious players deserve seriously thoughtful coverage. His goal wasn’t just to chronicle gaming culture — it was to build a community that respected attention to craft. He sees every post, every plug-in review, and every strategy column as part of a lasting legacy where rigor and respect go hand-in-hand.

Nathor’s philosophy grounds Masticelator in care — care for precision, player insight, and keeping this a space where the digital and human meet meaningfully.

10. Questions, Comments, Collaborations?

Our headquarters is located at 4898 Keyser Ridge Road, Gibsonville, North Carolina 27249, United States. Our team is small but passionate — available Monday through Friday to respond, review, or rally around an idea you want to build.

Open Monday to Friday, 9 AM–5 PM EST
Phone: +1 336-446-4790
Email: [email protected]

Thank you for being part of Masticelator. Your presence, participation, and upholding of these guidelines strengthen the kinds of conversations that make this community more than a thread — but a squad. Respect isn’t a side skill… it’s endgame worthy. Let’s keep playing like it.