Note: The End has alternate rules. They can be found here:
http://www.villagecraft-server.com/forum/index.php?topic=824.0There are rules on the server that are not currently clear. This topic is here to clarify those rules.
Please, reply to this thread by asking us to clarify a rule, suggest a new rule, suggest removal of a rule, or suggest a rule be changed.
When you post, when reasonable to do so we will edit it by adding a line under what you typed saying:
AddedAdded means it becomes part of the list of clarified rules in the original post.
Go ahead and ask about rules or discuss them or try to add to the list! The list will start small and continue to add up. The more we get the more the server will be cleaned up of these uncertain rules!
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Clarified Rules:1. Teleport Killing (TP Killing, TP Attacking, TP Combat)
Definition: Using teleporting for the purposes of PVP combat. Includes killing, attempted killing, attacking, trapping, or any hostile act involving teleporting.
Rule: Allowed, except when:
-An agreement is made in chat to be peaceful. If someone contravenes this they can be punished beyond a warning on 1st offence. You cannot avoid this rule by agreeing to be peaceful and then getting another player to kill the victim instead. Furthermore, if you are in a no-kill agreement and want to teleport someone else to you, you must first have them agree to be peaceful as well.
-A new player on the server is unfairly baited into a TP kill, in which case Staff can get the items back - There generally needs to only be a warning to the culprit. Please don't take advantage of new players.
2. Trade Scamming (Tricking players, Theft)
Definition: Trading with players and not committing to your side of the deal. Also known as trade theft or just being a douche. (Includes all types of trades).
Rule: Not Allowed-This is considered stealing and scamming, and definitely not allowed under any circumstances.
3. Grief (Vandalism, Destroying claimed blocks/items)
Definition: The destruction, theft, and/or placement of blocks (including lava or water) that vandalizes and ruins any creation made by a player. Includes any player creation that was built by a current player who has logged on in the last 2 months, was built in the last 2 months, or any creation that is still in use or was clearly in use in the last 2 months. Does not include "Salvaging" (see #4).
Rule: Not AllowedGrief is a basic rule and has always been against the rules. Rule of thumb: if destroying it is going to cause someone grief, don't destroy it. To help figure out how old something is, use "/lb toolblock" to check LogBlock logs and see how long ago blocks were placed. Also use "/seen" to check server files and see how long ago the player(s) who built the blocks were online. If in doubt, ask Staff.
Village owners who clearly have a rule stating they can alter or remove constructions that do not conform to a village rule can remove/alter the structure without it being considered grief. If the person who lived there built it with their own materials, those materials should be returned to them, unless it was grief in the first place.
Salvaging is not grief, and is covered below.
4. Salvaging (Destroying/altering abandoned structures)
Definition: Destroying/altering abandoned creations that are at least 2 months old and are not currently in use.
Rule: AllowedIf LogBlock and "/seen", as well as your own intuition all show that the structure/creation is clearly at least 2 months old and has clearly been abandoned for at least 2 months, you may destroy it and keep the items, or even claim it and take it over. Salvaging is not grief.
To help figure out how old something is, use "/lb toolblock" to check LogBlock logs and see how long ago blocks were placed. Also use "/seen" to check server files and see how long ago the player(s) who build the blocks were online. If in doubt, ask Staff.
You may also salvage random blocks sitting in the Outlands without waiting for 2 months to pass. This includes dirt/cobble towers, crude bridges/steps used in adventuring, and other very minor constructions that nobody would ever complain about if removed.
5. AFK Bypassing (Away-From-Keyboard Bypassing, Anti-Idle Machines, Idle Machines, AFK Pools)
Definition: Any method used to intentionally avoid VillageCraft's 30-minute AFK time limit for idling players. This is often done with any mechanism that keep's the idle player moving around (such as water flowing in a circuit), thus tricking the server into thinking they are actively playing.
Rule: Not AllowedThis practice is considered "cheaty" because it can be used to hoard entities at a mob farm/spawner (and minecraft has a mob limit), and can add lag to the server which harms active players. Please don't bypass the AFK limit out of respect to others on the server. Leniency will be given to those who only use it to watch chat, or something else non-cheaty. [Note: Rule added by 5-2 Staff Vote]
6. Iron Golem Farms (Iron Farms, Iron Golem Spawners, Iron Spawners)
Definition: A machine that produces iron by using villagers to exploit spawn mechanics to create iron golems.
Rule: Not Allowed
Because iron is such a valuable item in the game, we unfortunately have to restrict these farms in order to preserve the VC economy. [Note: Rule added by 8-2 Staff Vote]
Exemptions: The owners of existing farms can negotiate a compromise to keep the farm - Please contact Akomine.
Current Exemption Agreements: OctoGamer & lishman77's farm. by a staff vote of 11-2.
7. Profanity, Free Speech & Expression (Swearing, Cussing, 'bad' words/images)
Definition: Anything that is not harassment that can be considered objectionable or offensive or controversial.
Rule: AllowedProfanity is always allowed under VillageCraft's long-standing policy of Free Speech & Expression. This means objectionable, controversial, and/or distasteful things can be said and created in-game. Free speech does not include harassment. VillageCraft refuses to enforce any censorship on free speech & expression. We understand that free speech can offend some people; you have the right to be offended, but you do not have the right to censor someone else based on your personal preferences.
