MeridianMC · Server rules

Rules

These rules apply on every Meridian server and in our Discord. If you're unsure whether something is allowed, open a ticket before you do it.

9 rules32 sectionsLink to any rule with the # next to it
RULE 1

Illegal Modifications

1.1

Hacked Clients and Illegal Modifications

Hacked Clients and Illegal Modifications are defined as something that gives you an advantage over the vanilla player. This includes things like MouseTweaks and Freecam. Use common sense when downloading mods, if you are unsure if something is legal please ask a staff member.

1.2

Resource Packs

The use of resource packs like X-Ray and ones that will give a heavy advantage over other players are disallowed.

1.3

Macroing and AFK Farming

AFK Farming is allowed as long as you are not using a program or glitch to farm for you.

Macroing of any kind is disallowed, which includes AutoClickers or F3+T

1.4

Litematica

Litematica is allowed with Easy-Place but Litematica printer is not allowed.

1.5

Minimaps

Minimaps which show players or caves are not allowed. You may use fairplay minimaps, please ask staff if you are unsure if it is allowed.

1.6

Discord Modifications

Vencord and BetterDiscord used in our discords are not allowed.

RULE 2

Alternate Accounts and Siblings

2.1

Alternate Accounts

Any use of alternate accounts is disallowed on Meridian. If you accidentally logon with an alternate account please open a ticket. If you need an account switch open a ticket.

2.2

Siblings

Users playing on the same IP as you must have clearance from staff before playing. Open a ticket and follow directions.

2.3

Ban Evasion using Alternate Accounts

Any use of alternate accounts to evade a punishment of ANY KIND will result in a more serious punishment and could lead to a permanent ban.

RULE 3

Bug Abuse/Assisting Illegal Activities

3.1

Bug Abuse

Abusing unintentional game mechanics is disallowed and will result in a punishment if you are caught. Anyone who knows about bugs and chooses not to report is seen as a witness and accomplice.

RULE 4

Server Nuking and Lag Machines

4.1

Lag Machines

A “Lag Machine” is when a machine creates heavy load on the server or is intended to cause lag for the network. If you create a machine which causes the server to lag it may be subject to removal and you will suffer with the cost of that along with punishments in some cases.

RULE 5

Player Conduct

5.1

Toxicity and Harassment

Minor Toxicity is allowed on Meridian and will not be punishable. Consistently towards a targeted group or player will be seen as harassment and treated with a punishment. Major Toxicity will be punished no matter the offence.

This also applies to any threats to harm/telling someone to harm themselves.

5.2

Discrimination

Discrimination towards marginalized groups or targeted hate based on someone's Race, Gender Identity, Sexuality, Culture or Disabilities will not be tolerated and will be treated with severe punishment.

5.3

Doxxing

Doxxing any player inside or outside the community will result in a Permanent Ban and blacklist from the network.

5.4

Advertising

Advertising through our network is allowed as long as it stays out of our discord channel and in-game chats and as long as it is not mass advertisement. Sending links in chat for discord servers and other communities will result in a mute.

5.5

Spamming

Spamming will result in a small mute depending on the severity.

5.6

Undesirable Behavior

Even if not specified in the rules, if you are doing things that don't resonate well with the staff and are a negative member of the community we may make the choice to remove you from it.

5.7

Impersonation, Defamation and Disinformation

Impersonating players and/or spreading false/wrong information without proof is against the rules. Any impersonation will result in a punishment no matter if the person you were impersonating consented.

This also applies to player reports.

5.8

NSFW Topics

Please keep it PG inside our network, outside of Meridian you may talk about whatever you want but we are a server which may have children on it, many of which shouldn't be exposed to NSFW Themes. This includes,

  • Gifs
  • Usernames
  • Named Items
  • Stickers
  • MapArts
  • Discord Profiles

And anything else staff determine break rules.

RULE 6

Server Conduct

6.1

Claim Blocking

Claiming a town/chunk to block someone else from claiming that land is disallowed. Instances of this will be determined by staff.

6.2

Snake Claims

Snake claims are not allowed. Snake Claiming is when you claim a small line of claims, if you want to design a town around a small line of claims that is allowed but you must receive staff permission. You cannot claim small amounts of land in a land, towns must expand in chunks and pieces, not in awkward lines. Unless this is the only way you can expand.

6.3

Hollow Claims

Towns cannot claim large areas just for the sake of claiming, You may claim large areas and not build on the surface but the town must have a use of some sort.

6.4

Griefing in Wilderness and Terraforming

Griefing in the wilderness is not allowed. The wilderness is seen as server shared land. Since we are an earth server the terrain is not to be defaced in the wilderness. Do not change terrain in wilderness to preserve it for people who might settle there.

One exception to this is if you have a town nearby and you want to make it look nice around your town but please open a ticket for any terraforming outside of town.

Another exception is if you plan to siege a town, you may change the terrain to make it more fun to fight in during a siege but the terrain must stay mostly the same. Flattening entire mountain ranges for a siege is not allowed. If you have questions you may open a ticket.

Any terraforming of terrain inside your claims must be approved by staff, this includes

  • Islands
  • Mountains
  • Lakes
6.5

Trapping

Spawn Trapping at Town Ports, Nation Spawns and TPA is not allowed. If you get spawn trapped, open up a ticket.

The exception to this is spawning at a siege, if you are going to a siege then you cannot complain if you die because you chose to type the command to go there.

Portal Trapping of any kind is disallowed.

Traps in siegezone are allowed as long as it doesn't abuse any bugs or ruin terrain.

6.6

Stealing

Stealing from claims is not allowed, you may steal from people inside your town as the Mayor unless it has a lock on it. Any breaking of locks unless the player leaves the town or gets datawiped is not allowed. As long as you protect your items you are safe.

6.7

Naming Rules

Nation Names and Town Names must resemble reasonable valid names. You cannot name your town “Siegebase” or “MyTown”. Use discretion when naming towns. You can open a ticket or dm a staff member to see their opinion on a town name.

Any Usernames and Named Items must obey all of our rules. You cannot have names which discriminate on items or usernames. This also includes NSFW themes. Keep it PG.

RULE 7

Tickets and Support Staff

7.1

Ticket Conduct

Here is a short list of expectations and rules for our ticket system inside our support discord.

  • Tickets must be opened by the affected player.
  • One ticket per issue
  • You must state what you need in the ticket as you open it
  • Evidence is required for all punishments or reports
  • Staff are not paid so support may be slow at times. Do not ping them for support unless it is needed within 10 minutes.
RULE 8

Punishments

8.1

Appeals

All appeals must be handled through the support discord. If you are blacklisted from the support discord and you believe it is false or to inquire about it please message .nuxva on discord.

RULE 9

Sieges and Koth

9.1

Kill Farming

Kill farming is not allowed. The exception is if you're bad at pvp. If you are fighting and bad at pvp you will not be punished but if you go just to die then you may be removed from the siege.

9.2

Participating without the requirements to do so

You are not allowed to participate in sieges if you do not hold the requirements to do so being a soldier rank in one of the friendly nations. You are allowed to be in claims and assist in there but not on the battlefield.

Examples of participating in sieges are:

  • TnT Carting
  • Splashing Potions
  • PvPing

Or anything that may alter a siege.

9.3

Siege Banners

Placing a banner at an unreasonable distance from the ground is not allowed. You cannot place a banner on top of a mountain and argue that it is within the chunks allowed. Banner placement must be reasonable and accessible for both sides. If you cannot do it with the terrain around the town you may flatten land or create a platform that both sides can access.

9.4

Town blocking sieges

You cannot utilize towns to block your town from being sieged.

Disclaimer

Rules are subject to change at any time. If we deem something as breaking the rules even if not explicitly listed here it will be disallowed. Staff may interpret rules in different ways. If you need assistance please open a ticket especially if you are unsure about a rule or curious if something may be illegal.