AhoCraft Server Rules

<h1>AhoCraft Server Rules</h1>
<h3>First things first...</h3>
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So I mention "common sense" at the server spawn, but it actually is a bit more confusing than just that.

Our server uses a strange combination of pvp-factions set of rules. For general intents and purposes, no "griefing" is allowed, UNLESS you are in a faction war(declared) with another faction. In which case, you are free to rip the enemy base to shreds and make a new lava monument in its place.
However, if you do NOT have a war declared, and this includes even if you are not in a faction, griefing is not allowed.

<i>What is griefing:</i> On our server, we define the act of griefing as the act of intentionally defacing, destroying, or otherwise altering one's posession, land, home, etc in an unfavorable way to the owner, with the intent of bringing grief, sadness, pathos, sadface.jpg, rage.jpg, or otherwise undesirable emotions to that said owner.
tl;dr, don't be a douchebag.

Onto the point of pvp-ing. In the "war zone" (viewable on-map via "/f map on") all rules are dropped and anyone is free to kill. If you want to settle a grudge against someone but don't want to risk a faction war, you can do it here. There are no rules regulating pvp in the warzone. If you have a sword and you see another player, slice 'em up. Keep note that within the warzone, you have pockets of "safezones" visible via the distinct buildings with glowstone towers protruding out of them.
Outside of the warzone, you may still pvp, but keep in mind that any neutral faction members are unattackable in their own land. Peaceful factions may not be pvp'd at any time.

Let's define a few things:
Normal Faction: This is the default faction. If you've just created a faction, it's default. You may attack other factions, declare war, declare ally, or declare neutrality.
Allied Faction: If you have decided to ally with another faction, though you share no land, you are essentially in the same faction. You also have access to alliance chats with commands in-game.
Enemy Faction: This one doesn't mean much. You're just publicly stating you hate the guts of another faction.
Neutral Faction: If you decide to become neutral, you cannot be attacked in your own territory, period.
Peaceful Faction: Though usually not available, our server allows factions to purchase peaceful status for a hefty price of 50,000 coins. Peaceful factions are essentially exempt from the Factions plugin in almost every regard. You do not lose power on death, you cannot be attacked, your land cannot be claimed (and you cannot claim others' lands) and you're basically free to build superstructures with no fear of destructuion, as long as you claim your own territory.

Really quickly, I'd like to mention that "glitching," "hacking," or otherwise using "exploits" to enter enemy faction land is STRONGLY discouraged and will be enforced. First offense will be a simple kick, warning, and restoration of any damage you caused(with you paying for it) Second offense will be a 24 hour ban. Third offense is permanent ban.

<h3>How the other, rules that aren't as confusing...</h3>

With the point of bounties, anyone may post a bounty on any player. No real "rules" except for plugin limitations.

Please don't abuse the economy in any way. If you find an exploit, please report it as I will reward you with a hefty sum. Exploiting market and/pr econ will give you an instant 72 hour ban. Second offense and you're gone.

Do not abuse mcMMO if you find an exploit of sorts or anything unintended by the plugin author. Offenses will be dealt the same as econ exploits.

MobArena is there for fun. Do not abuse exploits or glitches. Warning on first offense, 24 hour ban on second, and permanent ban on third offence.

MobRider is a fun plugin. That doesn't mean you can intentionally annoy people by riding them. If they ask you to get off, please get off. Ridee's, you may use "/mobrider buck" to get them off you.

RedstoneChips is a VIP only feature. Do not ask about it, please.

hatMe is also a VIP feature.

Runecraft IS enabled. Keep in mind any waypoint you create is accessible by anyone, if they can guess it. Use with caution. Do not exploit RC. First offense will be a warning and any damages repaired (you pay) Second offense is a 24 hour ban. Third offense is permanent ban.

SignShop is our market plugin. We use it currently for admin defined shops only but if demand and userbase grow, we will implement user-made shops as well.

StreetLights is an all-use plugin. Have fun.

No You Can Not Have An Admin WorldEdit For You.

<h3>tl;dr...</h3>

Don't be a dick. Don't be a douche. Play nicely(unless you're in war). Most important of all, have some fun.