Server Rules - Revision history

Zolyx at 15:47, 9 June 2020

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	If you break any of our rules then we will act as fairly as we can while sorting things out. There are two pages you can read to learn more:		If you break any of our rules then we will act as fairly as we can while sorting things out. There are two pages you can read to learn more:
	* The [[Courtroom Process]] is what we use to handle any problems.		* The [[Courtroom Process]] is what we use to handle any problems.
	* ~~In cases where it's necessary for us to ban a player, we use our~~ [[Ban ~~Length Guidelines~~]].		* The [[Warnings and Ban Lengths]] page explains what measures we take if action is needed.

Zolyx at 13:24, 9 June 2020

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	* '''Follow build themes.''' If you're building in someone else's claimed land, be sure to try and follow any theme that they might have.		* '''Follow build themes.''' If you're building in someone else's claimed land, be sure to try and follow any theme that they might have.
	* '''Don't strip-mine the main world.''' Use the Ore worlds instead! They're made for just that purpose and are regularly deleted and remade to keep them full of shinies.		* '''Don't strip-mine the main world.''' Use the Ore worlds instead! They're made for just that purpose and are regularly deleted and remade to keep them full of shinies.
	* '''''Have fun!''''' ~~The most important rule of all.~~ We hope you can enjoy yourself here with like-minded people!		* '''''Have fun!''''' We hope you can enjoy yourself here with like-minded people!

	== The Golden Rule ==		== The Golden Rule ==

Zolyx at 14:34, 7 June 2020

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	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==
	At Cubic Worlds we want to try and make sure that your ~~game~~ experience is as good as it can be during your adventures, and to do this, we have a few simple rules that players ''and'' staffers are expected to follow during their time on the server.		At Cubic Worlds we want to try and make sure that your experience is as good as it can be during your Minecraft adventures, and to do this, we have a few simple rules that players ''and'' staffers are expected to follow during their time on the server.

	Hopefully you'll find that most ~~of them~~ boil down to simple common sense ~~- we~~ don't want to spoil the game by ~~being too officious~~, but at the same time, we have to guard against silly folks who only seek to cause trouble.		Hopefully you'll find that most things here boil down to simple common sense. We don't want to spoil the game by shoving rules down your throat, but at the same time, we have to guard against silly folks who only seek to cause trouble.

	~~All of our~~ rules also apply to any ~~official~~ non-Minecraft events, such as those ~~hosted~~ through the Cubic Worlds Steam group.		The rules here also apply to any non-Minecraft events organised by our community, such as those made through the Cubic Worlds Steam group.

	== While Chatting... ==		== While Chatting... ==
	* Be friendly and respectful to others.		* Be friendly and respectful to others.
	* Use English only, keep to PG-safe topics, and don't swear. ''(Read our [[Language Policy]] to learn more.)''		* Use English only, keep to PG-safe topics, and don't swear. ''(Read our [[Language Policy]] to learn more.)''
	* Sensitive topics (e.g. religion) are best kept to our ~~[http://forum~~.~~cubicworlds.net/index.php?forums/off-topic.5/ Off-topic Forum]. If~~ a Staffer ~~asks~~ you to change the subject~~, please do so~~.		* Sensitive chat topics (e.g. politics, religion, etc.) are best kept to the #offtopic channel of our Discord. Debate is welcome, but if things get rowdy then a Staffer may ask you to change the subject or continue a conversation through private messages.
	* Don't ask for promotion or ~~go out of your way~~ to curry favour with staffers. ''(Read our [[Ranks]] page for details of how we promote players.)		* Don't repeatedly ask for promotion or try to curry favour with staffers. ''(Read our [[Ranks]] page for details of how we promote players.)''

	== While Minecrafting... ==		== While Minecrafting... ==
	* '''No ~~hacking''' - using hacks such as flying or inventory editing will get you banned, usually without warning~~.		* '''No shenanigans.''' Don't use hacks that harm other players or the server itself, and don't steal from others or grief their builds.
	* '''~~No X-raying~~'~~'' - this can include using any client mod, texture pack~~ or ~~other method to locate diamonds easily by seeing through~~ the ~~world.~~		* '''No unlabelled traps.''' You must clearly warn players in advance if your build contains traps that may imprison or kill them.
	* '''No stealing''' - for example looting items from chests you don't ~~own, or ransacking donation chests.~~		* '''Follow build themes.''' If you're building in someone else's claimed land, be sure to try and follow any theme that they might have.
	* '''No griefing''' - deliberately destructive acts towards other players or their stuff, such as:		* '''Don't strip-mine the main world.''' Use the Ore worlds instead! They're made for just that purpose and are regularly deleted and remade to keep them full of shinies.
	** ... destroying or ~~altering blocks placed by others without~~ their ~~permission.~~		* '''''Have fun!''''' The most important rule of all. We hope you can enjoy yourself here with like-minded people!
	** ... adding to someone else's building without permission.
	** ... using LWC commands to lock doors or containers that are not yours.
	* '''No unlabelled traps''' ~~- killing or ensnaring players using traps is not allowed. Traps in obstacle courses are fine as long as~~ players ~~are warned~~ in advance ~~(e.g. at an entrance)~~.
	* '''Follow build themes ~~on claims~~''' ~~- if~~ you ~~build anything within~~ someone else's claimed land, ~~make~~ sure ~~you~~ follow ~~the~~ theme~~(s)~~ that they have ~~set, otherwise staff may move your build to a new location~~.
	* '''Don't strip-mine ~~in our~~ main world''' ~~- use our~~ Ore ~~subworld~~ instead! It's made for just that purpose.
	* '''''Have fun!''''' ~~- anyone found to be not having fun will have a trained squad~~ of ~~bazooka-wielding, line-dancing marmots deployed to their front door. Seriously~~. We ~~have those, so don't make us use them...~~

	== The Golden Rule ==		== The Golden Rule ==
	*'''~~Ignorance is no excuse~~''' ~~- try to keep yourself informed and be familiar with the current rules of the server at~~ all ~~times. Do your best~~ to ~~keep Cubic Worlds the great place it is so that everyone can~~ have a ~~happy and fun Minecrafting~~ time!		* '''Be excellent to each other.''' We're all here to have a good time playing Minecraft together so help us keep the server a fun, chill place that ''everyone'' can enjoy!

	~~== The Democratic Dictatorship ==~~
	~~The way~~ the server ~~is run can be summed up by the phrase "democratic dictatorship". Yep~~, ~~it sounds pretty strange, true enough - but here's what~~ that ~~means.~~

	''~~Democratic:~~'' Cubic Worlds is owned and run according to the principles of its current Op, [[User:Zolyx\|Zolyx]]. He takes pride in being open to feedback and criticism, and players are welcome to talk honestly to him about anything relating to the server - the bad as well as the good. Lots of important decisions have been taken while involving the community and there's no plan to change that!

	''Dictatorship:'' The Op reserves the right to make a final decision about anything affecting the server. He tries to do the best for the community as a whole, but sometimes, you may disagree with him or his methods. Although that makes him very sad, ultimately... tough luck. It's his call, and continuing to argue against something that's been decided will almost never work out well for you.

	== Breaking the Rules ==		== Breaking the Rules ==
	If you break any of our rules then we will act as fairly as we can ~~to protect the rest of our community~~. There are two pages you can read to learn more:		If you break any of our rules then we will act as fairly as we can while sorting things out. There are two pages you can read to learn more:
	* The [[Courtroom Process]] is what we use to ~~report a crime that has been committed and to inform the player(s) involved of the ruling we decide on. Cases can also be appealed if the player involved feels there has been a mistake~~.		* The [[Courtroom Process]] is what we use to handle any problems.
	* ~~We don't take pleasure in banning people and try to keep our banhammers as a last resort, but in~~ cases where it's necessary to ~~make~~ a ~~ban~~, we use our [[Ban Length Guidelines]] ~~to decide how long it should last. The guidelines also explain other factors that can affect a ruling~~.		* In cases where it's necessary for us to ban a player, we use our [[Ban Length Guidelines]].

Zolyx: Add in the "Democratic Dictatorship" explanation formerly on the Language Policy page

2015-11-22T20:21:35Z

Add in the "Democratic Dictatorship" explanation formerly on the Language Policy page

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	== The Golden Rule ==		== The Golden Rule ==
	*'''Ignorance is no excuse''' - try to keep yourself informed and be familiar with the current rules of the server at all times. Do your best to keep Cubic Worlds the great place it is so that everyone can have a happy and fun Minecrafting time!		*'''Ignorance is no excuse''' - try to keep yourself informed and be familiar with the current rules of the server at all times. Do your best to keep Cubic Worlds the great place it is so that everyone can have a happy and fun Minecrafting time!

			== The Democratic Dictatorship ==
			The way the server is run can be summed up by the phrase "democratic dictatorship". Yep, it sounds pretty strange, true enough - but here's what that means.

			''Democratic:'' Cubic Worlds is owned and run according to the principles of its current Op, [[User:Zolyx\|Zolyx]]. He takes pride in being open to feedback and criticism, and players are welcome to talk honestly to him about anything relating to the server - the bad as well as the good. Lots of important decisions have been taken while involving the community and there's no plan to change that!

			''Dictatorship:'' The Op reserves the right to make a final decision about anything affecting the server. He tries to do the best for the community as a whole, but sometimes, you may disagree with him or his methods. Although that makes him very sad, ultimately... tough luck. It's his call, and continuing to argue against something that's been decided will almost never work out well for you.

	== Breaking the Rules ==		== Breaking the Rules ==

Zolyx: Rule pruning and reducing official-sounding-ness

2015-11-22T19:44:12Z

Rule pruning and reducing official-sounding-ness

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	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==
	~~To ensure~~ that your game experience is as good as it can be ~~while adventuring in the Cubic Worlds server~~, players are expected to ~~abide by our rules at all times. We hope that you will find that most things here boil down to simple common sense - it is not our intention to spoil~~ the ~~game by being too officious, but unfortunately there are always those who seek to cause trouble~~.		At Cubic Worlds we want to try and make sure that your game experience is as good as it can be during your adventures, and to do this, we have a few simple rules that players ''and'' staffers are expected to follow during their time on the server.

	~~Our general rules also apply~~ to ~~non~~-~~Minecraft events~~, ~~such as those hosted through~~ the ~~Cubic Worlds Steam group~~.		Hopefully you'll find that most of them boil down to simple common sense - we don't want to spoil the game by being too officious, but at the same time, we have to guard against silly folks who only seek to cause trouble.

	~~''Let it be known that nobody is above these offenses; not even the Staffers. The suffering~~ of the ~~rule-breaker increases exponentially with increasing rank~~.''		All of our rules also apply to any official non-Minecraft events, such as those hosted through the Cubic Worlds Steam group.

	== ~~General Community Rules~~ ==		== While Chatting... ==
	* Be friendly and respectful to others.		* Be friendly and respectful to others.
	* ~~Please use~~ English only ~~when chatting.~~		* Use English only, keep to PG-safe topics, and don't swear. ''(Read our [[Language Policy]] to learn more.)''
	* Keep chat PG-~~rated~~ and ~~do not~~ swear ~~- please read~~ our [[Language Policy]] ~~for~~ more ~~information~~.		* Sensitive topics (e.g. religion) are best kept to our [http://forum.cubicworlds.net/index.php?forums/off-topic.5/ Off-topic Forum]. If a Staffer asks you to change the subject, please do so.
	* Sensitive topics (e.g. religion) are best kept to our [http://~~minecraftmuseum~~.net~~/forum~~/index.php?forums/off-topic.5/ Off-topic Forum]~~; if~~ a Staffer asks you to change the subject, do so.		* Don't ask for promotion or go out of your way to curry favour with staffers. ''(Read our [[Ranks]] page for details of how we promote players.)
	* ~~Do not~~ ask for promotion or ~~try~~ to ~~make yourself "look good" in the eyes of Staffers~~.
	* '''''Have fun!'''''

	~~You can learn more about Cubic Worlds user ranks and how we make promotions on the [[Ranks]] page.~~		== While Minecrafting... ==

	== ~~Building and Destroying ==~~
	* '''No X-raying''' - we define this as using any client mod, texture pack or other method to locate diamonds easily by seeing through the world. ~~Make no mistake - we consider this amongst the worst possible crimes you can commit on our server, and however clever you might think you are, ''we will find you~~.''
	* '''No griefing''' - griefers will be given a warning then banned for a length of time relative to the seriousness of the grief. Multiple griefs may stack up in ban time. Griefing generally includes, but is not limited to:
	** Destroying or altering blocks placed by others without their permission (such as by adding torches, ladders, signs, and so on).
	** Adding to someone else's building without permission.
	** Using LWC commands to lock blocks that are not yours without permission.

	* '''No stealing''' - this may be harvesting the wheat from another player's farm or otherwise taking items that are within another player's land.
	* '''No hacking''' - using hacks such as flying or inventory editing will get you banned, usually without warning.		* '''No hacking''' - using hacks such as flying or inventory editing will get you banned, usually without warning.
	* '''No ~~unlabelled traps~~''' - ~~killing~~ or ~~ensnaring players~~ through the ~~use of hidden or unlabelled traps is not allowed, though traps in obstacle courses are fine~~.		* '''No X-raying''' - this can include using any client mod, texture pack or other method to locate diamonds easily by seeing through the world.
	* '''~~Keep your builds in theme~~''' - if you don't ~~know if it is in theme~~, ~~ask your neighbours in-game~~ or ~~on the forums~~. ~~This only applies if you are building in a theme~~-~~controlled area~~, such as ~~a player-run settlement~~. ~~If you choose~~ to ~~build in the wilderness, away from other players, you may build anything as long as it stays family friendly~~.		* '''No stealing''' - for example looting items from chests you don't own, or ransacking donation chests.
	* '''No ~~1-block towers~~''' - ~~they're ugly and unnecessary and will be removed on sight~~.		* '''No griefing''' - deliberately destructive acts towards other players or their stuff, such as:
	* '''~~No diamond-block houses~~''' - ~~please use~~ your ~~diamonds in~~ a ~~less outlandish way!~~		** ... destroying or altering blocks placed by others without their permission.
	* '''~~If you chop down a tree, take~~ '~~'all'' of it~~''' - ~~floating leaves are Zolyx~~'s ~~pet peeve..~~.		** ... adding to someone else's building without permission.
	* '''~~No strip-mining of beaches~~''' - ~~if you need sand~~, ~~please mine it from a desert~~, ~~or purchase it from the Admin Shop~~.		** ... using LWC commands to lock doors or containers that are not yours.
			* '''No unlabelled traps''' - killing or ensnaring players using traps is not allowed. Traps in obstacle courses are fine as long as players are warned in advance (e.g. at an entrance).
			* '''Follow build themes on claims''' - if you build anything within someone else's claimed land, make sure you follow the theme(s) that they have set, otherwise staff may move your build to a new location.
			* '''Don't strip-mine in our main world''' - use our Ore subworld instead! It's made for just that purpose.
			* '''''Have fun!''''' - anyone found to be not having fun will have a trained squad of bazooka-wielding, line-dancing marmots deployed to their front door. Seriously. We have those, so don't make us use them...

	== The Golden Rule ==		== The Golden Rule ==
	*'''Ignorance is no excuse''' - keep yourself informed and be familiar with the current rules of the server at all times. Do your best to keep Cubic Worlds the great place it is so that everyone can have a happy Minecrafting time!		*'''Ignorance is no excuse''' - try to keep yourself informed and be familiar with the current rules of the server at all times. Do your best to keep Cubic Worlds the great place it is so that everyone can have a happy and fun Minecrafting time!

	== Breaking the Rules ==		== Breaking the Rules ==
	If you break any of the community ~~rules, the following~~ pages ~~describe our system of justice and the guidelines we refer~~ to ~~when setting ban lengths.~~		If you break any of our rules then we will act as fairly as we can to protect the rest of our community. There are two pages you can read to learn more:
	* The [[Courtroom Process]] is what we use to report a crime that has been committed, and to inform the player(s) involved of ~~any subsequent~~ ruling. ~~This is~~ also ~~where a case can~~ be appealed.		* The [[Courtroom Process]] is what we use to report a crime that has been committed and to inform the player(s) involved of the ruling we decide on. Cases can also be appealed if the player involved feels there has been a mistake.
	* ~~Where~~ a ~~player needs~~ to ~~be banned~~, our [[Ban Length Guidelines]] ~~determine the length of the ban and~~ explain ~~various~~ factors that can affect a ruling.		* We don't take pleasure in banning people and try to keep our banhammers as a last resort, but in cases where it's necessary to make a ban, we use our [[Ban Length Guidelines]] to decide how long it should last. The guidelines also explain other factors that can affect a ruling.

Zolyx: Adjust "unlabelled traps" rule

2015-01-07T10:06:34Z

Adjust "unlabelled traps" rule

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	* '''No stealing''' - this may be harvesting the wheat from another player's farm or otherwise taking items that are within another player's land.		* '''No stealing''' - this may be harvesting the wheat from another player's farm or otherwise taking items that are within another player's land.
	* '''No hacking''' - using hacks such as flying or inventory editing will get you banned, usually without warning.		* '''No hacking''' - using hacks such as flying or inventory editing will get you banned, usually without warning.
	* '''No unlabelled traps ~~designed to kill players~~''' - though traps in obstacle courses are fine.		* '''No unlabelled traps''' - killing or ensnaring players through the use of hidden or unlabelled traps is not allowed, though traps in obstacle courses are fine.
	* '''Keep your builds in theme''' - if you don't know if it is in theme, ask your neighbours in-game or on the forums. This only applies if you are building in a theme-controlled area, such as a player-run settlement. If you choose to build in the wilderness, away from other players, you may build anything as long as it stays family friendly.		* '''Keep your builds in theme''' - if you don't know if it is in theme, ask your neighbours in-game or on the forums. This only applies if you are building in a theme-controlled area, such as a player-run settlement. If you choose to build in the wilderness, away from other players, you may build anything as long as it stays family friendly.
	* '''No 1-block towers''' - they're ugly and unnecessary and will be removed on sight.		* '''No 1-block towers''' - they're ugly and unnecessary and will be removed on sight.

Zolyx: /* General Rules */

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General Rules

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	''Let it be known that nobody is above these offenses; not even the Staffers. The suffering of the rule-breaker increases exponentially with increasing rank.''		''Let it be known that nobody is above these offenses; not even the Staffers. The suffering of the rule-breaker increases exponentially with increasing rank.''

	== General Rules ==		== General Community Rules ==
	* Be friendly and respectful to others.		* Be friendly and respectful to others.
	* Please use English only when chatting.		* Please use English only when chatting.

Zolyx: /* Players & Chat */

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Players & Chat

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	''Let it be known that nobody is above these offenses; not even the Staffers. The suffering of the rule-breaker increases exponentially with increasing rank.''		''Let it be known that nobody is above these offenses; not even the Staffers. The suffering of the rule-breaker increases exponentially with increasing rank.''

	== ~~Players & Chat~~ ==		== General Rules ==
	* Be friendly and respectful to others.		* Be friendly and respectful to others.
	* Please use English only when chatting.		* Please use English only when chatting.

Zolyx: /* Breaking the Rules */

2014-07-31T18:39:54Z

Breaking the Rules

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	== Breaking the Rules ==		== Breaking the Rules ==
	If you break any of the ~~server~~ rules, the following pages describe our system of justice and the guidelines we refer to when setting ban lengths.		If you break any of the community rules, the following pages describe our system of justice and the guidelines we refer to when setting ban lengths.
	* The [[Courtroom Process]] is what we use to report a crime that has been committed, and to inform the player(s) involved of any subsequent ruling. This is also where a case can be appealed.		* The [[Courtroom Process]] is what we use to report a crime that has been committed, and to inform the player(s) involved of any subsequent ruling. This is also where a case can be appealed.
	* Where a player needs to be banned, our [[Ban Length Guidelines]] determine the length of the ban and explain various factors that can affect a ruling.		* Where a player needs to be banned, our [[Ban Length Guidelines]] determine the length of the ban and explain various factors that can affect a ruling.

Zolyx: /* Introduction */

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Introduction

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	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==
	To ensure that your game experience is as good as it can be while adventuring in the Cubic Worlds server, players are expected to abide by our rules at all times. We hope that you will find that most things here boil down to simple common sense - it is not our intention to spoil the game by being too officious, but unfortunately there are always those who seek to cause trouble.		To ensure that your game experience is as good as it can be while adventuring in the Cubic Worlds server, players are expected to abide by our rules at all times. We hope that you will find that most things here boil down to simple common sense - it is not our intention to spoil the game by being too officious, but unfortunately there are always those who seek to cause trouble.

			Our general rules also apply to non-Minecraft events, such as those hosted through the Cubic Worlds Steam group.

	''Let it be known that nobody is above these offenses; not even the Staffers. The suffering of the rule-breaker increases exponentially with increasing rank.''		''Let it be known that nobody is above these offenses; not even the Staffers. The suffering of the rule-breaker increases exponentially with increasing rank.''