Archaic Global Rules

These rules apply across the entire Archaic network. They can be updated at any time—stay up to date.

Chat Rules

• Do not be racist or homophobic.
• Do not be toxic.
• Do not spam or flood the chat.
• Do not attempt to bypass the chat filter.
• Do not participate in real world item selling.
• Do not advertise other servers, including Discord servers.
• Do not make DDoS/DOX threats or engage in DDoS/DOX “comedy”.
• Do not violate the privacy of others.
• Do not post links to pornographic, gore, shock, or screamer content/websites.
• Do not post any video links that are on other games/servers.

Network Rules

If a server isn’t explicitly named, assume the rule applies network-wide.

• Do not spam create nations.
• Do not misuse /helpop (reserve it for requesting help).
• Do not use cheats or banned modifications (anything that gives an unfair advantage).
• Do not exploit bugs.
• Do not create racist/offensive builds or signs.
• Do not grief (including within your own claim, e.g., cobble monsters).
• Do not evade punishments.
• Do not lie to staff.
• Do not associate with cheaters.
• Do not boost kills/events.
• Do not have objectionable sword/nation names.
• Do not have objectionable Minecraft names/skins.
• Do not blackmail or threaten players/staff.
• Maximum of 4 accounts online at a time per user.
• Do not associate with banned/blacklisted evaders (this can get you banned/blacklisted in association).

CIVS Rules

• Do not ally with other nations. Allying can be one-way and includes any third-party assistance during fights without consent.
• Do not abuse PvP/SOTW timer.
• Do not gatekeep KOTH (fighting outside cap to prevent knocks, or remaining in the area without effort to knock).
• Do not grief fights (e.g., blocking bow shots, breaking blocks under combatants, blocking hits).
• Do not invite banned/blacklisted evading players (may result in blacklist/ban).
• Do not evade DTR (e.g., kicking a member before death to avoid power loss; disbanding/reforming to reset regen).
• Do not boost DTR (e.g., adding multiple accounts to inflate power).
• Do not inside nations.
• Do not block/pearl/hub glitch.
• Do not log out while frozen. Players have 5 minutes to join Discord after being frozen and must follow staff instructions.
• Do not hold other players hostage (trapping without actively engaging for a long period).
• Do not kick & kill members (also applies if a member leaves and is then killed by former teammates).
• Do not freeze your Minecraft to avoid death.
• Duping, being in a nation with dupers, or failing to report game-breaking exploits can result in ban/blacklist.
• If you find a game-breaking exploit/dupe, report it to a Senior-Admin or above.
• Attempting to frame nations for boosting (e.g., using alts to die on purpose) will result in a blacklist and possible DQ/nation ban.
• You may have only 1 account per player per nation for the entire map (no rotating a player with an alt of theirs).
• Common-sense rules also apply; Head-Staff may enforce additional rules as needed. Be a normal player and there shouldn’t be issues.

CIVS Rules

• Do not ally with other nations. Allying can be one‑way and includes any third‑party assistance during fights without consent.
• Do not abuse PvP/SOTW timer.
• Do not gatekeep KOTH (fighting outside cap to prevent knocks, or remaining in the area without effort to knock).
• Do not grief fights (e.g., blocking bow shots, breaking blocks under combatants, blocking hits).
• Do not invite banned/blacklisted evading players (may result in blacklist/ban).
• Do not evade DTR (e.g., kicking a member before death to avoid power loss; disbanding/reforming to reset regen).
• Do not boost DTR (e.g., adding multiple accounts to inflate power).
• Do not inside nations.
• Do not block/pearl/hub glitch.
• Do not log out while frozen. Players have 5 minutes to join Discord after being frozen and must follow staff instructions.
• Do not hold other players hostage (trapping without actively engaging for a long period).
• Do not kick & kill members (also applies if a member leaves and is then killed by former teammates).
• Do not freeze your Minecraft to avoid death.
• Duping, being in a nation with dupers, or failing to report game‑breaking exploits can result in ban/blacklist.
• If you find a game‑breaking exploit/dupe, report it to a Senior‑Admin or above; you may be rewarded (rank, gift card, or PayPal/Crypto at Ownership’s discretion).
• Attempting to frame nations for boosting (e.g., using alts to die on purpose) will result in a blacklist and possible DQ/nation ban.
• You may have only 1 account per player per nation for the entire map (no rotating a player with an alt of theirs).
• Common‑sense rules also apply; Head‑Staff may enforce additional rules as needed. Be a normal player and there shouldn’t be issues.