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In order to give a better understanding and more solid stance on rules, this is the single document defining the rules of zero.minr.org. These rules also extend to the server's discord.  
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In order to give a better understanding and more solid stance on rules, this is the single document defining the rules of zero.minr.org. These rules also extend to the server's Discord, forums, test server, and any affiliated servers.
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Changes to this document will be announced on the forums and/or discord, and will not be strictly enforce before being changed.
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Changes to this document will be announced on the forums and/or Discord.
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Staff reserve the right to punish for offenses outside these rules when deemed necessary. These rules are in effect from the moment you join the server, regardless of whether or not you read this page. As with all things on the internet, please keep in mind that what you say / do is recorded in the server's logs; These are not made public, and only reviewed by staff for administrative purposes (reports, applications, etc.).
  
 
If a player sees someone breaking the rules, please message a staff member (orange or dark green). Alternatively, players can [https://forums.minr.org/form/report-player.6/select fill out a report] on our forums: [https://forums.minr.org/ forums.minr.org]
 
If a player sees someone breaking the rules, please message a staff member (orange or dark green). Alternatively, players can [https://forums.minr.org/form/report-player.6/select fill out a report] on our forums: [https://forums.minr.org/ forums.minr.org]
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If you have any questions about these rules, please reach out to a staff member.
  
 
Thanks for reading, and enjoy the server!
 
Thanks for reading, and enjoy the server!
  
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== Offenses ==
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=== Server Rules ===
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1. No slurs, hate speech, bigotry, harassment, toxicity, or rude/inappropriate behavior in chat. Chat should be kept spam & advertisement free.
  
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Offenses are rules that when broken, can result in warnings, mutes, kicks, or bans. Punishment lengths are suggestions and staff are allowed to increase or decrease the severity of punishments as they see fit. Staff are also allowed to bypass warnings if they see fit. The severity and frequency of infractions can also affect punishments. Repeated offenses may lead to an indefinite ban. '''Unless otherwise stated, all bans are permanent until appealed!''' Jump to [https://wiki.minr.org/Server_Rules#I_was_banned_.2F_submitting_an_appeal I was banned / submitting an appeal] for more information on appealing a ban.
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2. Do not answer share, cheat, or ask for hints.
  
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=== Using caps lock in excess / spamming chat. ===
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3. Do not use multiple accounts, hacked clients, glitches, bugs, or exploits.
  
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*(1 Warning may be given)
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4. Do not grief, steal, or intentionally cause lag.
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*Punishment: ranges from 15 minute mute to 1 month temp ban.
 
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*Punishment may escalate to a ban on repeated offenses.
 
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*Suggested appeal time: 3 months.
 
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**Everyone knows that keyboards don't magically get stuck in caps-lock mode, so don’t use that as an excuse.
 
  
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=== Asking for help / food / special powers / OP ===
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5. Do not evade any existing punishments.
  
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*Punishment: Warning, escalated to mute or temp-ban lasting up to 1 month.
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6. Any world-specific or challenge-specific rules also apply.
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*Punishment may escalate to a ban on repeated offenses.
 
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*Suggested appeal time: 3 months.
 
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**We promote internally. Players are not from Planet Minecraft, and their family member does not work for Mojang, etc.
 
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**Certain maps solutions (Puzzles, Searches, etc.) can result in a map being easier than intended.
 
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*See also: [https://wiki.minr.org/Server_Rules#Giving_answers_in_public_or_private_chat Giving answers in public or private chat]
 
  
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=== Server Rules (Greens) ===
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These additional rules apply to those who have beaten Hardcore.
  
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=== Swearing in excess / chat topics===
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7. Do not re-enter Hardcore under any circumstances.
  
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*Punishment: Warning, escalated to mute or temp-ban lasting up to 1 month.
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8. Do not use additional permissions to gain an unfair advantage in maps.
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*Punishment may escalate to a ban on repeated or extreme offenses.
 
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*Suggested appeal time: 3 months.
 
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*We understand that challenge servers can be rage-inducing, but members are still expected to behave.
 
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*Swearing is allowed, but the following is not:
 
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**Excess vulgarity / swearing for the sake of it; This is considered spam.
 
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**Derogatory slurs / politics / sexuality / mature, NSFW, or lewd subject matter.
 
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***Sensitive topics can be discussed on the forums where a more thought out discussion can be facilitated.
 
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**Attacks directed at another player.
 
  
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=== Harassing other players ===
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9. Spectating other players who are in maps must adhere to server guidelines.
  
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*Punishment: Warning, escalating to mute, temp-ban lasting up to 1 month, or permanent ban.
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10. Changes to live content should not be made without notifying staff and receiving approval.
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*Suggested appeal time: 6 months.
 
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**This is pretty self explanatory, don’t bother others if they asked to be left alone.
 
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**There is a significant different in swearing and swearing at someone, the latter will not be tolerated.
 
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**Offensive names and skins can also be considered harassment.
 
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***Depending on severity, users will be given an opportinuty to change the offending name or skin before being banned.
 
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**Any harassment that is lewd or sexual in nature may result in a ban without appeal.
 
  
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=== Exploiting glitches or large shortcuts ===
 
  
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*Punishment: Warning, escalating to indefinite ban.
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==Server Rules breakdown ==
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*Suggested appeal time: 3-12 months, depending on severity and type of exploit used.
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=== 1. No slurs, hate speech, bigotry, harassment, toxicity, or rude/inappropriate behavior in chat. Chat should be kept spam & advertisement free. ===
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* Discussions about politics or sensitive/divisive topics are not allowed on the server.
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* Caps lock is considered spam.
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* Begging for special permissions is considered spam.
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* Swears are allowed as long as they are not:
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** Slurs or bigoted swears.
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** Directed at another players.
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** Used excessively.
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* Rude names or offensive skins are also considered inappropriate behavior.
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* There is a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment.  
  
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Our maps are rigorously tested for bugs in order to provide a solid platforming experience. However, with the number of updates the server has gone through, mechanical changes allow for older maps to be played in unintended ways.
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If you have been [https://forums.minr.org/threads/regarding-sexual-harassment.4511/ harassed in any way] by our players, please reach out to a staff member or fill out a report.
  
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*A shortcut is defined as any method that allows the player to circumvent the original map creator's intended way of completing the map. The primary cause of shortcuts is usually design flaws.
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===2. Do not answer share, cheat, or ask for hints.===
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*A skip (or glitch) is defined as any method that allows a player to skip a significant portion of a map. The primary cause of skips is usually game mechanics changing, or player skills evolving over time.
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* Do not post solutions in public or private chats.
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*An exploit is defined as any method the player uses to circumvent the game's mechanics. This can include brining foreign items into a map, or using commands that are not meant to be used in that map.
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* Pure Parkour is the only map type that can be recorded.
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**Exploits can only be performed with deliberate action, and are therefore, always considered to be rule breaking.  
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** This is also the only map type where it is okay to ask others for help.
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**Skips are normally obvious in nature, and are expected to be reported to staff when discovered.
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* Do not speedrun (non-parkour) maps while players who have not completed the map are present.
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**Shortcuts may not be noticed by all players, but anyone repeating a map multiple times (or Speedrunning a map) is expected to have learned the intended route and recgonize unintended shortcuts and skips.  
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** Do not speedrun new (non-parkour) releases if other players are present.
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*If an issue is discovered, please report it on the forums.
 
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*Players that knowingly use skips or exploits are expected to report them '''within the day of discovering them'''.
 
  
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* Working together with another player is allowed under certain conditions:
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** The other users must be in the same map, and close by (in most cases this means within eyesight).
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** No-one in a party can have completed the content, or all users in a party must have completed the content.
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*** For maps divided into levels or stages, content does not equal the whole map.
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** An advanced breakdown of scenarios can be found in the FAQ Quiz.
  
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*Using multiple accounts to gain advantages in maps is considered an exploit.
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===3. Do not use multiple accounts, hacked clients, glitches, bugs, or exploits.===
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*Any maps that involve preparing or setting up sections for faster completion are considered skips.
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* Alternate accounts are not allowed.
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*Rapidly connecting and disconnecting from server to avoid damage/negative gameplay consequences is considered an exploit.
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** If your main account is compromised or lost, reach out to a staff member.
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* Using an alternate account to evade punishments will result in a ban all accounts involved, and a greater punishment for the player.
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* Repeated use of alternate accounts may result in an IP ban.
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* Any software that modifies the game's content to give the player an advantage over others is considered a hack and is not allowed.
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** Performance improvement mods (Ex: Sodium / Optifine) and shaders are allowed.
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** Macros that enhance performance or manipulate text are considered hacks, and are not allowed.
  
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=== Giving answers in public or private chat ===
 
  
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*Punishment: Warning, escalating to ban.
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Definitions & Info:
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*Suggested appeal time: 1-12 months, depending on severity.
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* Skip: Any method that allows a player to avoid playing a portion of a map.
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**Many of our maps feature challenges that become much easier if the solution is known.
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* Shortcut: Any method that allows the player to circumvent the original map creator's intended way of completing the map.
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**The exception to this rule is if the players both have completed the map, or are actively working together on the map. In most cases, this means being in the same section of a map, and within eyesight of the other player. Players should use private messages (/msg and /r) to discuss puzzles and mazes.
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* Exploit / Glitch: Any method the player uses to circumvent the game's mechanics, including bringing foreign items into a map, or using commands that are not meant to be used in that map.  
  
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=== Knowledge of hacking / cheating / shortcuts ===
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These terms are collectively referred to as a bypass.
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In the event that staff determine a player knows of another user that is breaking the rules (in relation to playing fairly) but chose not to report them, they may be punished for the equivalent offense. It is important to staff that we fix exploits and shortcuts in a timely manner.
 
  
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===IP bans===
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* Any bypass of content should be reported when discovered.
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IP bans may be issued by staff in any instance where 1 or more accounts are committing infractions from the same location. IP bans can only be overturned with an appeal.
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** Players should not use bypasses to gain top times on a map.
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** When bypasses are discovered, players should make a report on the forums or Discord as soon as possible.
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*** Staff may punish players who deliberately hide bypasses.
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* Rapidly connecting and disconnecting from the server to avoid damage/negative game-play consequences is considered an exploit.
  
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== Inexcusables (General) ==
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===4. Do not grief, steal, or intentionally cause lag.===
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* Griefing is defined as: Destruction without purpose, or undermining another player's gaming experience.
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** This includes but is not limited to: Flooding water/lava over structures, or destroying another player's build.
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* Entity Griefing is defined as: Using items or entities in game to lag the server, and is considered a subset of griefing.
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** Any other lag-generating machines are not allowed.
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* (For applicable worlds) Do not steal from anyone's house or base.
  
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Inexcusables are offenses that can escalate directly to a ban (without warnings) in most cases and are indefinite until appealed. These include:
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===5. Do not evade any existing punishments.===
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* Attempting to bypass a punishment will only result in a greater punishment.
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* Helping another player evade punishment will result in both members receiving a greater punishment.
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* See [https://wiki.minr.org/Server_Rules#I_was_banned_.2F_submitting_an_appeal further below] for how to appeal a ban.
  
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=== Advertising for another server ===
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===6. Any world-specific or challenge-specific rules also apply.===
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* See the Delta FAQ Quiz for details on rules specific to that world.
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* Unprotected builds on any world are not to be touched. Please leave them alone.
  
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*Suggested appeal time: 6 months.
 
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**This is seen on a direct attack on the server, and will result in an immediate ban.
 
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**Naming a popular server (____craft or ____plex) is allowed in moderation.
 
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*This applies to advertising other discord servers as well.
 
  
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=== Account swapping ===
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==Server Rules (Greens) breakdown==
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===7. Do not re-enter Hardcore under any circumstances.===
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* The exception to this is with staff approval, or staff supervision.
  
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*Suggested appeal time: 12 months.
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===8. Do not use additional permissions to gain an unfair advantage in maps.===
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*This may result in the user's account being reset.
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* Do not set homes in maps unless they are within clicking distance of the start sign.
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**Swapping with another player is considered cheating, regardless of circumstances.
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* Do not take unintended movement mechanics (Elytra, Ender Pearls, Creative/Spectator, etc.) into maps or spawn.
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** Map creators may enter their maps to fix issues as defined in rule 10.
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* Do not use creative or spectator inside any map, unless spectating another player as defined in rule 9.
  
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=== Alternate Accounts / Ban Evasion / Impersonating staff ===
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===9. Spectating other players who are in maps must adhere to server guidelines.===
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* The person being spectated must give their consent.
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* Greens cannot spectate in maps they have not completed.
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* In parkour maps, the spectator may show the player how to perform a jump.
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** No other assistance can be given by the spectator.
  
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*Suggested staff action: ban of alternate account + additional actions based on other rules broken.
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===10. Changes to live content should not be made without notifying staff and receiving approval.===
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*Using an alternate account or ban evading may result in the user's account being reset.
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* Minor visual changes that do not change the gameplay are acceptable, but larger visual changes must be approved in advance.
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**In order to more accurately track players, alternate accounts are not allowed.
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** Large changes may result in temporary removal of the map from FFA for additional review.
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**We consider players at the individual level, not account level.
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* Any gameplay changes require staff review.
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**Dodging bans will only result in angering staff and longer ban times.
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** Again, large changes may result in temporary removal of the map from FFA for additional review.
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**Alternate accounts entering HC may result in additional punishments levied against the individual.
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* Approval is not needed to patch skips.
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**With permission from staff, greens may use alternates as part of the map-testing process, but for no other use.
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** If the skip was identified on the forums, please reply to the thread.
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*Impersonating staff can be met with a permanent ban.
 
  
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=== Use of gameplay altering mods ===
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== About bans ==
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Unless otherwise stated, '''bans are permanent'''.
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*Suggested appeal time: 12 months.
 
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*This may result in the user's account being reset.
 
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**This includes things like minimaps, freecams, hacked clients, etc.
 
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**Optifine, shaders, and music modifiers are allowed as they do not change the mechanics of the game.
 
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**Visual or musical modifications to a player's client can make certain maps uncompletable in their intended state.
 
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== Inexcusables (For Greens) ==
 
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=== Re-entering any part of hardcore ===
 
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*Suggested appeal time: 24 months.
 
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**Even if the user doesn't interact with anyone this is still very incriminating.
 
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=== Griefing any part of the map ===
 
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*Suggested appeal time: 48 months.
 
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*This may result in the user's account being reset.
 
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**This is one of the oldest servers in existence, with the number of griefing incidents being in the single digits. Please don’t add onto that list.
 
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=== Abuse of elevated permissions ===
 
  
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The intent of this section / related subsections is to affirm that greens need to tackle published maps fairly.
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Staff are allowed to enforce the rules with warnings/mutes/kicks as they see fit. Certain infractions may escalate straight to a ban.
  
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*Suggested appeal time: 12-48 months, depending on severity.
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The following table is a suggestion for how long to wait before appealing a permanent ban for first time offenders. Please note these are suggestions, and staff are free to adapt these as they see fit. Repeated infractions will result in more severe punishments or other consequences.
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*This includes, but is not limited to:
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*Unless otherwise stated, '''bans are permanent'''.
 
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*The suggested appeal times above are only a recommendation on how long to wait before appealing the ban.
 
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*Staff are allowed to use their own judgement per appeal, and may allow early appeals or decline ones past the suggested time frame.
 
  
 
== I was banned / submitting an appeal ==
 
== I was banned / submitting an appeal ==
  
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If a player was banned, they likely broke one of the rules. In order to get unbanned, they will need to fill out an appeal at: https://forums.minr.org/forms/unban-me.1/respond
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If a player was banned, they likely broke one of the rules. In order to get unbanned, they will need to fill out an appeal at: https://forums.minr.org/form/unban-me.2/select. Appeals must be submitted by the player that was banned. Please note that temporary mutes cannot be appealed.
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Players should fill out all information honestly and to the best of their knowledge. Lying will not help their case. In the event that the appeal is accepted and the suggested minimum ban time has not yet elapsed, it is up to staff to determine whether or not the player can come back early.
 
  
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Players should fill out all information honestly and to the best of their knowledge. Lying will not help their case. In the event that the appeal is accepted and the suggested minimum ban time has not yet elapsed, it is up to staff to determine whether or not the player can come back early. Keep in mind that the banning staff member has first say in the appeal. If the banning staff member cannot be determined, or is no longer active, the owner (or admins via panel) will review the appeal.
  
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In most cases there is a three appeal limit, although there have been a few historical exceptions. Any appeal past the third requires a 100% unanimous approval by a multi-admin panel (lead by the server owner) to judge the case. The owner reserves the right to automatically deny appeals past the third.
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== Responding to an appeal (as a third party) ==
 
== Responding to an appeal (as a third party) ==
  
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Third parties should only post if they have relevant information. This can include who the banning staff member was, linking to previous appeals / screenshots, etc. Unless the player was one of the parties involved with the ban, their opinion is not relevant information.
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Third parties should only post if they have relevant information that staff do not have. In short, personal opinions and character testimony are not relevant information.

Latest revision as of 15:49, 28 January 2024

In order to give a better understanding and more solid stance on rules, this is the single document defining the rules of zero.minr.org. These rules also extend to the server's Discord, forums, test server, and any affiliated servers. Changes to this document will be announced on the forums and/or Discord.

Staff reserve the right to punish for offenses outside these rules when deemed necessary. These rules are in effect from the moment you join the server, regardless of whether or not you read this page. As with all things on the internet, please keep in mind that what you say / do is recorded in the server's logs; These are not made public, and only reviewed by staff for administrative purposes (reports, applications, etc.).

If a player sees someone breaking the rules, please message a staff member (orange or dark green). Alternatively, players can fill out a report on our forums: forums.minr.org

If you have any questions about these rules, please reach out to a staff member.

Thanks for reading, and enjoy the server!

Server Rules

1. No slurs, hate speech, bigotry, harassment, toxicity, or rude/inappropriate behavior in chat. Chat should be kept spam & advertisement free.

2. Do not answer share, cheat, or ask for hints.

3. Do not use multiple accounts, hacked clients, glitches, bugs, or exploits.

4. Do not grief, steal, or intentionally cause lag.

5. Do not evade any existing punishments.

6. Any world-specific or challenge-specific rules also apply.

Server Rules (Greens)

These additional rules apply to those who have beaten Hardcore.

7. Do not re-enter Hardcore under any circumstances.

8. Do not use additional permissions to gain an unfair advantage in maps.

9. Spectating other players who are in maps must adhere to server guidelines.

10. Changes to live content should not be made without notifying staff and receiving approval.


Server Rules breakdown

1. No slurs, hate speech, bigotry, harassment, toxicity, or rude/inappropriate behavior in chat. Chat should be kept spam & advertisement free.

  • Discussions about politics or sensitive/divisive topics are not allowed on the server.
  • Caps lock is considered spam.
  • Begging for special permissions is considered spam.
  • Swears are allowed as long as they are not:
    • Slurs or bigoted swears.
    • Directed at another players.
    • Used excessively.
  • Rude names or offensive skins are also considered inappropriate behavior.
  • There is a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment.

If you have been harassed in any way by our players, please reach out to a staff member or fill out a report.

2. Do not answer share, cheat, or ask for hints.

  • Do not post solutions in public or private chats.
  • Pure Parkour is the only map type that can be recorded.
    • This is also the only map type where it is okay to ask others for help.
  • Do not speedrun (non-parkour) maps while players who have not completed the map are present.
    • Do not speedrun new (non-parkour) releases if other players are present.
  • Working together with another player is allowed under certain conditions:
    • The other users must be in the same map, and close by (in most cases this means within eyesight).
    • No-one in a party can have completed the content, or all users in a party must have completed the content.
      • For maps divided into levels or stages, content does not equal the whole map.
    • An advanced breakdown of scenarios can be found in the FAQ Quiz.

3. Do not use multiple accounts, hacked clients, glitches, bugs, or exploits.

  • Alternate accounts are not allowed.
    • If your main account is compromised or lost, reach out to a staff member.
  • Using an alternate account to evade punishments will result in a ban all accounts involved, and a greater punishment for the player.
  • Repeated use of alternate accounts may result in an IP ban.
  • Any software that modifies the game's content to give the player an advantage over others is considered a hack and is not allowed.
    • Performance improvement mods (Ex: Sodium / Optifine) and shaders are allowed.
    • Macros that enhance performance or manipulate text are considered hacks, and are not allowed.


Definitions & Info:

  • Skip: Any method that allows a player to avoid playing a portion of a map.
  • Shortcut: Any method that allows the player to circumvent the original map creator's intended way of completing the map.
  • Exploit / Glitch: Any method the player uses to circumvent the game's mechanics, including bringing foreign items into a map, or using commands that are not meant to be used in that map.

These terms are collectively referred to as a bypass.

  • Any bypass of content should be reported when discovered.
    • Players should not use bypasses to gain top times on a map.
    • When bypasses are discovered, players should make a report on the forums or Discord as soon as possible.
      • Staff may punish players who deliberately hide bypasses.
  • Rapidly connecting and disconnecting from the server to avoid damage/negative game-play consequences is considered an exploit.

4. Do not grief, steal, or intentionally cause lag.

  • Griefing is defined as: Destruction without purpose, or undermining another player's gaming experience.
    • This includes but is not limited to: Flooding water/lava over structures, or destroying another player's build.
  • Entity Griefing is defined as: Using items or entities in game to lag the server, and is considered a subset of griefing.
    • Any other lag-generating machines are not allowed.
  • (For applicable worlds) Do not steal from anyone's house or base.

5. Do not evade any existing punishments.

  • Attempting to bypass a punishment will only result in a greater punishment.
  • Helping another player evade punishment will result in both members receiving a greater punishment.
  • See further below for how to appeal a ban.

6. Any world-specific or challenge-specific rules also apply.

  • See the Delta FAQ Quiz for details on rules specific to that world.
  • Unprotected builds on any world are not to be touched. Please leave them alone.


Server Rules (Greens) breakdown

7. Do not re-enter Hardcore under any circumstances.

  • The exception to this is with staff approval, or staff supervision.

8. Do not use additional permissions to gain an unfair advantage in maps.

  • Do not set homes in maps unless they are within clicking distance of the start sign.
  • Do not take unintended movement mechanics (Elytra, Ender Pearls, Creative/Spectator, etc.) into maps or spawn.
    • Map creators may enter their maps to fix issues as defined in rule 10.
  • Do not use creative or spectator inside any map, unless spectating another player as defined in rule 9.

9. Spectating other players who are in maps must adhere to server guidelines.

  • The person being spectated must give their consent.
  • Greens cannot spectate in maps they have not completed.
  • In parkour maps, the spectator may show the player how to perform a jump.
    • No other assistance can be given by the spectator.

10. Changes to live content should not be made without notifying staff and receiving approval.

  • Minor visual changes that do not change the gameplay are acceptable, but larger visual changes must be approved in advance.
    • Large changes may result in temporary removal of the map from FFA for additional review.
  • Any gameplay changes require staff review.
    • Again, large changes may result in temporary removal of the map from FFA for additional review.
  • Approval is not needed to patch skips.
    • If the skip was identified on the forums, please reply to the thread.

About bans

Unless otherwise stated, bans are permanent.

Staff are allowed to enforce the rules with warnings/mutes/kicks as they see fit. Certain infractions may escalate straight to a ban.

The following table is a suggestion for how long to wait before appealing a permanent ban for first time offenders. Please note these are suggestions, and staff are free to adapt these as they see fit. Repeated infractions will result in more severe punishments or other consequences.

Infraction Suggested Appeal Time
Rule 1 (Chat offenses) 1-6 Months
Rule 2 (Cheating) 12 Months
Rule 3 (Hacking) 12 Months
Rule 4 (Grief/Lag) 48 Months
Rule 5 (Evasion) 2-3x evaded punishment
Rule 6 (World-Specific) 1-12 Months
Rule 7 (Re-entering HC) 24 Months
Rule 8 (Abuse of permissions) 12-48 Months
Rule 9 (Spectator) 24-48 Months
Rule 10 (Changes to live content) 1-24 Months

I was banned / submitting an appeal

If a player was banned, they likely broke one of the rules. In order to get unbanned, they will need to fill out an appeal at: https://forums.minr.org/form/unban-me.2/select. Appeals must be submitted by the player that was banned. Please note that temporary mutes cannot be appealed.

Players should fill out all information honestly and to the best of their knowledge. Lying will not help their case. In the event that the appeal is accepted and the suggested minimum ban time has not yet elapsed, it is up to staff to determine whether or not the player can come back early. Keep in mind that the banning staff member has first say in the appeal. If the banning staff member cannot be determined, or is no longer active, the owner (or admins via panel) will review the appeal.

In most cases there is a three appeal limit. The owner reserves the right to automatically deny appeals past the third.

Responding to an appeal (as a third party)

Third parties should only post if they have relevant information that staff do not have. In short, personal opinions and character testimony are not relevant information.

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