Reddit rules index · read 2026-10-05
Can you promote on r/PokemonROMhacks?
Only in a dedicated thread Its rules send self-promotion to a dedicated thread, such as a weekly or pinned one. Promotion outside it is removed.
AI-generated content not allowed Its rules remove some or all AI-generated posts, comments or media. Write it yourself here, or pick another community. Other communities' AI rules.
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Welcome to r/PokemonROMhacks, where you can find and discuss ROM hacks of Pokémon games!
What its rules say about promotion
Prohibited Posts
Do not post the following: - Let's Plays / Walkthroughs - "Idea" Threads - Team/Shiny/Hall of Fame Screenshots - Low Effort Posts (e.g. just showing what you're playing) ROM Hack Reviews and Showcases are allowed. Exceptions may be made, for example if the post promotes a new or underrated hack.
Questions Must Be Posted in Pinned Questions Thread
To reduce spam, questions should only be posted in the Pinned Questions Thread. The [PokéCommunity Discord](https://discord.com/invite/pokecommunity) (unaffiliated) is also a great place to ask for help.
What its rules say about AI and bots
AI Assisted / Generated Content
Content that is primarily AI Generated or reliant on AI will be removed. AI Assisted content is allowed for development purposes, as long as the content is primarily man-made. Content is reviewed case-by-case, taking into account the context, quality and level of AI use and community reception. If AI use is evident, it should be disclosed. Posts attracting low-quality engagement may be removed. Toxic comments and AI Box Art posts will also be removed. [Read more](https://tinyurl.com/AIROM6)
All 10 rules of r/PokemonROMhacks
- Do not post or request links to ROM files
Do not post or request links to full ROM downloads. This includes sharing the names of piracy sites. - No Harassment or Misinformation
Do not post harassment or misinformation towards users, creators or projects. Please respect the community by keeping all interactions civil and constructive. Any toxic or hostile behaviour will be removed. Harassing or disrespecting the moderators is not tolerated under any circumstances. - No content unrelated to ROM Hacks
Do not post content unrelated to ROM Hacks. This includes PC fan games, general Pokémon content and pixel art not intended for use in ROM hacks. - Prohibited Posts
Do not post the following: - Let's Plays / Walkthroughs - "Idea" Threads - Team/Shiny/Hall of Fame Screenshots - Low Effort Posts (e.g. just showing what you're playing) ROM Hack Reviews and Showcases are allowed. Exceptions may be made, for example if the post promotes a new or underrated hack. - Questions Must Be Posted in Pinned Questions Thread
To reduce spam, questions should only be posted in the Pinned Questions Thread. The [PokéCommunity Discord](https://discord.com/invite/pokecommunity) (unaffiliated) is also a great place to ask for help. - AI Assisted / Generated Content
Content that is primarily AI Generated or reliant on AI will be removed. AI Assisted content is allowed for development purposes, as long as the content is primarily man-made. Content is reviewed case-by-case, taking into account the context, quality and level of AI use and community reception. If AI use is evident, it should be disclosed. Posts attracting low-quality engagement may be removed. Toxic comments and AI Box Art posts will also be removed. [Read more](https://tinyurl.com/AIROM6) - Development and Recruitment Posts Must Show Proof of Progress
Development and Recruitment posts must include evidence that your hack is in progress, such as screenshots or footage. Concept art does not count as proof of development. - Reviews Must Be Fair and Thorough
Reviews must be fair, accurate and thorough to provide a complete overview of the hack. Low-effort or misleading reviews may be removed. - No Monetization, Impersonation or Leaks
Monetizing, Impersonating or Leaking developers' content is forbidden and may result in a permanent ban. Public updates from other platforms are allowed, as are general Pokémon leaks if related to ROM hacking. - Moderation Feedback
Questions, complaints, disagreements or suggestions regarding moderation should be sent to the mods via mod mail rather than discussed publicly. Public moderation disputes may be removed to prevent drama.
What the written rules don't show
- Unpublished minimums. Many communities remove posts from new or low-karma accounts through AutoModerator settings that are not on the rules page, often before a moderator sees them.
- Reddit's own filters. Reddit's site-wide spam filters can remove posts from accounts that mostly share links to their own site, in any community.
- The community's norms. Many communities see themselves as peers, not an audience: post where you already take part, and make the post worth reading without the link.
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