Server Rules

[Kaiser]

Players' Code of Conduct

While playing on our server, players are expected to abide by the following rules which are designed to ensure the server stays entertaining and fun for all. Infringement of the rules may result in being kicked or banned from the server

Team Stacking
Although we don't approve it, we will not be enforcing anti team-stacking measures. In the past we have used several different mods to prevent team-stacking, most of which have ended in failure and negatively affected the gameplay of the server. Admins have no need at present to warn/kick/ban or attempt to enforce anti-team stacking measures.

Bad language/Racism

The occasional bad word here and there is ok (we all get angry at time) but persistent, graphic, unnecessary bad language is not acceptable. Persistent verbal attacks on one person are also unacceptable, they, and all the other players on the server don't need to or want to hear it.

Admins must use their judgment to make a decision based on: 1. on how bad the language is 2. the context in which its used and 3. the time of day (language should be kept cleaner during the day when younger players etc may be playing. Its not particularly pleasant to hear a load of bad language no matter what age you are, so keep it fairly clean at all times).

Racism of any form is strictly forbiden.

Admin actions to be taken:
1. Verbal warning
2. (Optional step) mute player, but this generally makes the offender disrupt the game out of frustration so it?s often better to skip this step.
3. Kick
4. Ban (short term)
5. Ban (permanent)

Player Names

Player names should not include racist or highly offensive terms. The use of -=VIA=- in a player's name is strictly reserved for use of official VIA admins. If people wish to show their support and membership of the VIA community then they are very welcome to add the |VIA| community tag.

Admin actions to be taken
Generally non VIA clan members using the -=VIA=- tag are people wanting to show their support for the server, so admins should be fairly patient and courtious with them, firstly informing them of the difference in the tags and ask them to change their name. If they ignore the request or they have something else deemed by the admin to be offensive in their name, then the following action should be taken:

1. Verbal warning
2. Kick
3. Short ban

Grieving/Bug Abuse

Like all games, TF2 has its fair share of bugs and open methods for players to grief other players. This includes but is not limited to hacking, map-glitching, skywalking, teleporter-trapping, offensive avatars, offensive sprays, etc.
For the lighter offenses which could be accidental or unintentional such as an offensive avatar(not including blatant racism) a verbal warning is the appropriate response but if not complied with, and the manner of compliance can result in a kick or ban. The more severe offenses such as hacking of course result in a permanant instant ban.

If no admin online:

In order for us to take action against a player we require a player's steam ID. To find this out you must type the word status into the console. To activate console you must Enable Developer Options in the Options menu and the press the key above Tab key to bring console up. status will bring up the steamID of all the players on the server. Post the ID and any screen shot of a problem player (e.g. hacker) here on the forums and encourage others online at the time to do so also so we may confirm the problem.


If there are any other topics that people feel need clarification post them here to PM me and I'll edit this post.








Rules for admins


Banning/Kicking

Kicking and banning should largely be restricted to the circumstances outlined above. In other exceptional circumstances which are not covered by the above an Admin can use his own judgment in dealing with the situation. The following should be considered when deciding upon appropriate action:
(a) are they damaging the reputation of the server
( are they disrupting the game for other players
? are they exploiting a bug (hackers obviously get permanent ban)
(d) will kicking the player be sufficient to end the problem

Hackers

Detecting a hacker can often be quite a difficult process. It generally requires a lot of spectating to confirm. A good score does not necessarily indicate someone is hacking (obviously) you must look more at how they move, how often their bullets deliver very fast kills, how they deal with a situation when they come up against 2 or 3 players, as well as many other factors. If you are unsure if someone is hacking, ask someone more experienced for an opinion or if no other admins are around, take no action. They will likely be back on the server again at which point other admins will be able to have a look and ban if necessary.

Admin Chat

Admin chat (Y-key + @) should in general only be used for messages which are appropriate to the whole server. If your dead and want to chat with someone alive, wait till they die or the next round starts. The whole server doesn't particularly want to have your conversation plastered all over their screen in green writing. Remember even when dead you can use the Admin Only Chat to talk to other admins (U-key + @).
Always try to be polite when asking a player to refrain from doing something, for example if a player is glitching, in a minor way(flaming through the gates) a polite request for them to ceasefire would be appropriate and wouldn't invoke a negative response.

Edit: Mostly copied from CS:S Rules as same applies in most cases.
Post anything I may have missed out on.