StonSMP Server Rules
Our rules exist to ensure that every player enjoys an authentic, respectful, and safe multiplayer experience.
These guidelines represent our active server rules during the private whitelist phase. Community feedback submitted via Discord tickets helps refine these policies prior to full public launch.
General Conduct
Guidelines for maintaining a respectful, mature, and welcoming multiplayer atmosphere.
1. Mutual Respect
Zero ToleranceTreat all community members with basic decency and respect. Harassment, hate speech, discrimination, toxicity, and personal attacks are strictly forbidden.
2. Follow Staff Directions
Standard RuleAdhere to guidance and decisions made by StonSMP staff members. If you disagree with a ruling, address it civilly via a private Discord ticket.
3. Appropriate Usernames & Skins
Standard RuleEnsure your Minecraft username, skin, and Discord display name remain family-friendly and free from offensive or provocative content.
Gameplay & Construction
Standards ensuring the shared world remains beautiful, clean, and lag-free for everyone.
1. No Unsightly Builds
Standard RuleDo not create 1x1 pillar towers, unharvested tree stumps, or massive cobblestone eyesores. Clean up after harvesting or temporary scaffolding.
2. Lag Machine Prohibition
Strict PolicyDo not construct deliberate lag machines, infinite loop redstone clocks without shutoff levers, or unchecked mob breeding pits that degrade server performance.
3. Respect Territory Boundaries
Standard RuleDo not build directly adjacent to another player's base without their prior explicit consent. Give neighboring builds at least 150 blocks of clearance.
PvP and Combat
Rules regarding player-versus-player combat and interactions.
1. Consensual PvP Only
Strict PolicyPvP is only permitted when both parties explicitly agree beforehand. Random killing, spawn camping, or hunting unsuspecting players is prohibited.
2. Safe Zones
Strict PolicyCommunity hubs, spawn towns, market districts, and designated public areas are strict non-combat safe zones.
3. Return of Gear Upon Request
Standard RuleIn consensual duels, participants must agree on loot stakes prior to battle. If casual sparring, dropped gear must be returned to the defeated party.
Griefing and Stealing
Zero-tolerance policies protecting player creations and inventory.
1. Strict No Griefing Policy
Zero ToleranceModifying, destroying, defacing, or detonating another player's buildings, farms, or landscape without permission results in an immediate permanent ban.
2. No Stealing or Raiding
Zero ToleranceTaking items from unlocked chests, furnaces, item frames, or shulker boxes belonging to someone else is considered theft and is strictly prohibited.
3. CoreProtect Logging
Strict PolicyAll block modifications and chest transactions are continuously logged. Any grief or theft will be rolled back and traced back to the perpetrator.
Exploits and Cheating
Preserving gameplay balance and integrity across the server.
1. Hacked Clients & X-Ray
Zero ToleranceThe use of hacked clients, X-ray texture packs, baritone bots, kill aura, fly hacks, or unapproved automation modifications will result in an instant ban.
2. Duplication Glitches
Zero ToleranceExploiting item or block duplication glitches (aside from standard vanilla TNT dupers for world eaters, which require prior staff confirmation) is forbidden.
3. Allowed Client Modifications
Standard RuleOnly pure client-side performance and aesthetic mods are permitted (e.g., Fabric, Sodium, Lithium, Iris Shaders, MiniHUD, JourneyMap without entity radar).
Chat and Communication
Maintaining a friendly, clean, and collaborative chat environment.
1. No Spam or Flooding
Standard RuleAvoid repetitive messaging, excessive capitalization, command spamming, or chat flooding in in-game chat or Discord channels.
2. No External Advertising
Strict PolicyPromoting other Minecraft servers, commercial services, or external Discord links without staff approval is prohibited.
3. Language & Decorum
Standard RuleEnglish and Hindi are our primary server languages. Keep public chat friendly, welcoming, and safe for all community members.
Rule Enforcement & Support
All rule violations are investigated using server audit logs and CoreProtect rollbacks. If you encounter rule-breaking or wish to appeal an administrative decision, open a confidential ticket on Discord.
Open a Discord Support Ticket