AcadiaNET Discord Rules

These rules apply to everyone on the AcadiaNET Discord server. By participating, you agree to follow these guidelines to help maintain a safe and welcoming community.

1. Follow Discord’s Rules

All members must comply with Discord's Community Guidelines and Terms of Service. Sharing or posting content that violates these rules is strictly prohibited, and we will enforce them as needed. Stay informed about these policies.

2. Chat Content

2.1 Keep Content Appropriate

• Remember that our server is accessible to minors. Avoid excessive profanity and strictly refrain from using slurs, discriminatory language, or hateful speech.
• Do not share NSFW, violent, malicious, or otherwise offensive content. This includes usernames, statuses, and profile pictures.

2.2 Content in AcadiaMC-related Servers

• Toxic behavior in Discord servers related to AcadiaMC can lead to in-game consequences. We do not tolerate extreme toxicity in any part of the AcadiaMC community.
• A Discord server is considered "AcadiaMC-related" if it:
  • Represents an AcadiaMC nation or town.
  • Is primarily made up of AcadiaMC players.
  • Hosts discussions or plans tied to AcadiaMC gameplay.
• Violations of Discord's guidelines in these servers can result in bans from the main AcadiaMC server and potentially in-game actions.

3. Spamming

Do not spam messages, mass ping users, or send unsolicited mass direct messages (DMs). Avoid pinging or DMing staff members unnecessarily.

4. Toxicity, Baiting, and Harassment

• Treat all community members with respect. Do not insult, belittle, or provoke others into arguments or reactions.
• Harassment or predatory behavior of any kind will not be tolerated—this applies to server interactions, direct messages, and external servers promoted within the AcadiaMC community.

5. Doxxing

Sharing or publishing personal information about others without their consent ("doxxing") is strictly forbidden. Violations will result in an immediate permanent ban, reports to Discord, and possible notification of authorities.

6. Advertisement

Do not promote other Minecraft or Discord servers.

• Exceptions are made in the nations-discords and towny-discords channels, but these should not lead to toxic environments. Staff may remove invites at their discretion.
• Toxicity in related servers may result in in-game consequences.

7. Misuse of Channels

Use channels only for their intended purpose. For example:

• Avoid discussing off-topic matters in Towny channels.
• Keep game mode-specific discussions in their respective channels.

8. Staff Discretion

Staff decisions are final. If a staff member asks you to stop, comply immediately.

• Staff are not obligated to argue, hear grievances, or entertain disruptive behavior. Being argumentative or disrespectful will not change decisions.

Summary

By following these rules, you contribute to a positive and enjoyable experience for everyone in the AcadiaNET community. Thank you for your cooperation!

AcadiaMC Global Rules

These rules apply everywhere. Whether you are on our website, in-game, on Discord, or interacting with AcadiaMC in any substantial way, you are required to follow these global rules. Failure to adhere to them may result in punishments ranging from warnings to permanent bans.

1. Client Modifications

Client modifications are allowed as long as they do not grant an unfair advantage over other players. All in-game actions must be performed manually and not automated.

Examples of disallowed modifications:

• Auto-clickers (including rebinding mouse keys to the keyboard).

• Instant build printers.

• Auto-crit or combat-enhancing mods.

• Fly, jump, or speed hacks.

• Freecam.

• Tweakeroo.

Examples of allowed modifications:

• Aesthetic mods (e.g., shaders).

• Optimization mods (e.g., Optifine, Sodium, Krypton).

• "Fair-play" minimaps (no caves, crouched/invisible players).

• Damage indicator and HUD mods.

• Brightness/gamma adjustments.

• Litematica (Hologram and Easy Place modes).

• Render distance extenders.

If unsure whether a mod is allowed, consult a staff member for clarification.

2. Chat Spam

2.1 No Spamming or Excessive Capitalization

• Spamming is defined as sending repeated or rapid messages.

• Excessive use of caps or symbols is treated as spam.

3. Chat Conduct

3.1 Keep Chat Safe and Appropriate

• Do not post extremist, graphic, explicit, or illegal content.

• Avoid jokes or roleplay related to terrorism or extremism.

• Do not evade the chat filter.

• Discriminatory language, including slurs, is prohibited.

3.2 Speak English in General Chat

• General chat is limited to English. Other languages may be used in private channels or the /int channel.

4. Safety and Security

4.1 Toxicity and Harassment

• Minor toxicity (e.g., "L") is tolerated but discouraged.

• Disruptive or predatory behavior, personal attacks, and targeted harassment are punishable.

• Use /ignore to block low-level toxicity; report repeated behavior.

4.2 Blackmail Reporting and Ban Wars

• Reports must be submitted within two weeks of the incident unless involving severe exploits or legal concerns.

• Storing reports for future leverage ("blackmail") is forbidden.

• Do not bait players into breaking rules.

4.3 Disclosure of Personal Information

• Sharing or threatening to share private information ("doxxing") is strictly prohibited.

• IP-grabbing, hunting social media, or gathering sensitive information without consent is equally forbidden.

5. AcadiaMC Accounts

5.1 Alts and Multiple Accounts

• Only one account per individual is allowed. Additional accounts on the same IP require staff approval.

5.2 Your Account Is Your Responsibility

• Account sharing is not allowed. Any rule-breaking on your account will result in punishment.

5.3 Ban Evasion

• Using alts or sibling accounts to evade bans is prohibited.

5.4 Mute/Punishment History Evasion

• Avoid frequent name changes to bypass mute/ban history.

6. Technical Gameplay Elements

6.1 Exploits

• Exploiting server bugs, glitches, or unintended mechanics is strictly prohibited.

• Examples: server crashes, duplication, block glitching.

• Report exploits through a Discord bug report ticket.

6.2 Rule Lawyering

• Attempting to bypass rules through loopholes will result in punishments related to the offense.

7. Real Money Trading

• Trading in-game items or services for real-world currency is not allowed.

• Trading for supporter ranks in exchange for in-game currency is permitted, but scams are prohibited.

• Extorting players for supporter ranks is forbidden.

8. Accusations

8.1 Hackusations and Alt Accusations

• Baseless accusations are not permitted. Report rule-breaking with evidence.

9. Advertising

What is an AcadiaMC-Related Discord Server?

• Servers for AcadiaMC nations, towns, alliances, or organizations, or those that primarily involve AcadiaMC players, fall under AcadiaMC jurisdiction.

Advertising Rules

• Promoting other servers (e.g., IPs, videos, recruitment links) is strictly prohibited in AcadiaMC spaces.

• Keep affairs from other servers separate from AcadiaMC.

10. Knowledge of Rule-Breaking

• Concealing or knowingly benefiting from rule-breaking is prohibited.

• Report evidence of rule-breaking as soon as possible.

11. AcadiaMC Staff

11.1 Staff Assistance

• Staff are volunteers; be patient and respectful.

11.2 Appeals and Tickets

• Do not spam or privately message staff regarding tickets/ban appeals without permission.

11.3 Manipulating Staff

• Do not mislead or manipulate staff with vague or incomplete reports.

11.4 Interfering with Staff

• Do not disrupt staff while they are assisting others.

11.5 Spamming Staff Regarding Punishments

• Persistent demands to lift bans or mutes will result in further penalties.

11.6 Micromanagement

• Staff will not micromanage player gameplay (e.g., town management) except under extenuating circumstances (e.g., natural disasters, player death).

12. Inappropriate Skins and Names

• Skins, usernames, and nicknames with nudity, offensive symbols, or other inappropriate content are prohibited.

13. Impersonation

• Impersonating other players without consent is not allowed (e.g., similar usernames or nicknames).

14. We Reserve the Right to Ban

• Players deemed harmful to the community may be banned without prior warning or explanation. Appeals may not always be permitted.

15. Politics

• Avoid real-world political discussions in general chats. In-game politics within the AcadiaMC context are permitted, as long as they do not involve harassment or toxicity.

By adhering to these rules, you contribute to a fair, safe, and enjoyable environment for all AcadiaMC players. Thank you for your cooperation!

Nations Rules

These rules govern the Nations game mode. Please follow them to ensure fair and enjoyable gameplay for all players.

1. Griefing and Theft

1.1 Allowed Activities

• You may grief or steal from unclaimed land (Wilderness), ruined towns, and the Nether.
  • Ruined towns are marked with a hazard symbol on the map.

1.2 Prohibited Activities

• Griefing or stealing from claimed land is not allowed.
  • This includes livestock, chest items, communal resources, and slimefun machines.
  • Obtain mayor approval before taking from communal chests, factories, or similar resources.
• Siege Exception: Damaging towns under siege using cannons is allowed, provided it does not involve insiding (see Rule 2.1).

2. Town Conduct

2.1 Insiding Towns

Definition: Insiding refers to maliciously harming a town where you hold permissions.

• Illegal Insiding includes:

  • Abusing permissions to unlock ships, steal, grief, or facilitate griefing (e.g., staying online to let enemies bomb a town).
  • Actions as a Towny entity, such as kicking residents, draining the town bank, or unclaiming land.

• Legal Insiding includes:

  • Spying, leaking information, and teleporting enemies in/out of the town.

2.2 Mayor and Player Rights

• Mayors are responsible leaders of their towns. Temporary or placeholder mayors are not recognized.
• Mayors do not have full authority over player-owned items. Players retain rights to personal chests, enderchests, etc.
• When removing a resident from the town, you must allow them to retrieve their personal belongings. Failure to do so may result in staff intervention.

3. Terraforming and Map Preservation

3.1 Map Defacement

Prohibited actions include but are not limited to:

• Lavacasting or creating "cobble monsters."
• Unnecessary mass deforestation or destruction (e.g., burning down the Amazon).
• Excavating large, visible holes or destroying vast areas of land.
• Building vulgar or offensive structures (e.g., phallic shapes, Nazi imagery).

3.2 Terraforming

• Terraforming is allowed, provided it does not drastically alter the dynamic map or its realism.

  • Prohibited: Creating artificial islands/seas, destroying large landmasses, draining major lakes, etc.
  • Allowed: Flattening small hills for town expansion or minor adjustments to the landscape.

• Efforts must be made to blend terraformed areas into the natural environment.

3.3 Sand Mining

• Sand mining is permitted in desert biomes, provided underlying stone remains covered.

4. Towns and Nations

4.1 Town Appearance

Towns must resemble meaningful settlements. Unacceptable designs include:

• Entirely underground bases or floating towns.
• Plain, cube-shaped buildings with no design variation.
• Factions-style bases or towns serving only as movecraft parking lots.

Large structures like castles and forts must:

• Avoid simple geometric shapes and repetitive patterns.
• Show significant effort in design, texture, and construction.

4.2 Placeholder Towns/Nations

• Claim only what you plan to develop. Unused or empty claims may be deleted by staff.
• Nations and towns must function as such and not exist solely for land claims.

4.3 Naming Rules

• Town/nation names must sound plausible and avoid vulgar, offensive, or unserious terms (e.g., "Memetown").
• Historical names must match their geographic region (e.g., a nation named "China" cannot have its capital in Africa).

4.4 Claim Blocking

• Deliberately blocking another town’s expansion through claims is prohibited.
• Staff may delete such claims without warning.

4.5 Claiming Waterways

• Natural waterways can be claimed only if large ships can still pass.
• Avoid claiming seas near server-owned naval towns such as Gibraltar and the Suez Canal.

4.6 Snake Claims

• Long, disconnected, or temporary claims (snake claims) are not allowed without admin approval.

5. Scamming

• Scamming for in-game currency and items is allowed. Use the /contracts system for secure trades.

6. Trapping

• Trapping and killing players is allowed except in cases where it bypasses new-player protections.

7. Wars and Sieges

7.1 Feeding Points to the Enemy

• Repeatedly sabotaging your own side during a siege is punishable.

7.2 Siege Accessibility

• Non-peaceful towns must be at least 8 chunks away from other towns.
• Surrounding a non-peaceful town with friendly claims is prohibited.

7.3 Fake or Meme Sieges

• Do not start sieges without genuine intent to win or for exploitative purposes.

7.5 Siege Banners

• Banners must be placed above ground at reasonable altitudes.

8. Combat Tag Exploits

• Do not exploit the combat tag system to bypass PvP-free zones. Combat tagging is intended only to prevent players from escaping combat.

Community Guidelines and Server Policies

At AcadiaMC, we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all players. However, it’s important to note that we reserve the right to ban or remove players at our discretion, particularly in cases of abusive, hateful, or disruptive behavior. While we value open communication, the right to unrestricted free speech does not apply here. Our priority is fostering a safe and respectful community for everyone.

We will not entertain complaints regarding bans or removals, as our primary focus is the overall well-being of the community. By playing on our server, you agree to abide by the rules and guidelines provided, regardless of personal views.

It’s also essential to understand that our rules and guidelines are not an exhaustive list of everything that could lead to disciplinary action. It’s impossible to account for every potential scenario. These rules are subject to change at any time, and staff have the authority to enforce them based on their judgment in unique situations not explicitly outlined.

Our goal is to offer a fun and engaging gaming experience for all. We encourage lighthearted banter, friendly competition, and meaningful interactions. If you have concerns or witness behavior that violates our community guidelines, please report it to our staff. Your support in maintaining a respectful and enjoyable environment is invaluable.

Thank you for being part of the AcadiaMC community!