In-Game and Discord Rules

Be respectful:
– Treat all members with respect and courtesy. Avoid engaging in personal attacks, harassment, or discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, or any other characteristic.

No spamming or self-promotion:
– Avoid excessive posting or unsolicited advertisements. Self-promotion should be limited to designated channels.

Keep discussions on-topic:

– Stay relevant to the channel or topic you are participating in. Avoid derailing conversations or excessively discussing unrelated subjects.

Use appropriate language and content:

– Refrain from using offensive, explicit, or NSFW (Not Safe for Work) language or content. This includes images, videos, links, or any other form of media shared within the server.

No trolling or disruptive behavior:
– Avoid intentionally provoking or harassing others.
– Do not engage in disruptive actions that may hinder the server’s functionality or disrupt the experience of other members.

Respect privacy and confidentiality:

– Do not share personal information about others without their consent.
– Avoid sharing private conversations or screenshots outside of the server.

Follow Discord’s Terms of Service:
– Ensure that all activities within the server comply with Discord’s guidelines and policies.
– This includes refraining from engaging in any illegal activities or encouraging others to do so.

Report any issues or concerns:

– If you encounter any violations of the server rules or witness inappropriate behavior, report it to the server moderators or administrators promptly.
– Use the designated channels or direct messages to address concerns privately.

English ONLY in Global/General/Tickets.
Do not direct message admins/discord mods unless requested to do so.
Do not promote other servers.

By agreeing to the community rules, you acknowledge that all donations are voluntary and non-refundable. If you are banned or otherwise penalized for violating any community rules, including those agreed upon when first joining or those listed in the #╽discord-rules channel and the #💰╽donation-store, no compensation or refund will be provided. All donations are final.

Summary of Rules

THESE RULES MAY CHANGE TO DEAL WITH UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES OR ISSUES.

General Rules

Group Size Limit: Maximum of 8 players per group.
Alliances: Alliances are allowed, but cycling players between groups is prohibited.
Accusations: Do not accuse players of cheating in chat or Discord. Use the player report system for suspected cheating.
– Anyone caught using Nvidia Inspector will be banned.

Prohibited Activities:
– No stream sniping, hacking, exploiting, or meta-gaming.
– No logging out in another player’s base or after opening Key Card rooms.
– No moonwalking, ice sliding, or similar exploits.
– No loot cycling.
– No trolling or mocking with in-game name changes.
– No impersonating others or adopting offensive names.

Character Name:
– Change your in-game name from “Survivor” to something unique.

Zones
– No-Build Zones and PvP Zones are marked with red/orange;
– Safe Zones with green.

PvP Rules:
– Do not attack outside PvP zones, including during Heli Crashes.
– No raiding, breaking into, or glitching through other players’ bases.
– Do not announce another player’s location in PvP zones.

PvP Zone Behavior:
– No zone turtling (manipulating PvE/PvP boundaries).
– No using scopes, binoculars, or vehicles to monitor PvP activity from a PvE zone.
– No zone luring or manipulating combat through zone boundaries.
– Do not log out in PvP zones to avoid combat.

Building Near PvP Zones:
– No building within 400 meters of any PvP zone.
– The distance is from the outer circle NOT the middle of the PvP zone.

Raiding Rules
No Raiding: No raiding unless it’s Purge week before wipes.
Flag Rules: If a base has a flag and is open, leave it alone. If there is no flag, you may loot the base.

Combat Logging
Log Out Timing: Wait 10 minutes after combat before logging out.
Item Deletion: Any items acquired during combat will be deleted if you log out within 10 minutes.

General Info
Server Wipe: Every 45 days unless a major update or community vote requires it. (45 day Wipe is temp, will be moving back to 60 day)
Server Restart: Every 4 hours.

Safe Zone Rules
Vehicle Interaction: Do not interact with other players’ vehicles without permission.
Stealing: No stealing from PVE bases, body bags, or vehicles in Safe Zones. Secure your property by locking vehicles or using public storage.
Vehicle Theft: Unauthorized vehicle theft in Safe Zones will result in disciplinary action.
Hot Mic/Noise: No hot mics or loud music in Safe Zones.
Vehicle Storage: Vehicles left in Safe Zones for more than 8 hours will be deleted.

Base Building Rules
Base Limit: One base per group.
– Your flag must be raised at all times.
– Bases will start despawning after 7 days once the flag is removed.
– Unprotected bases are subject to deletion without warning.
– No compounds.
– No building around or on Heli Crashes, Camp Sites, trains. police events, convos, police stations, or hospitals or any other events


Building Restrictions:
– No building in no-build zones, across roads, or near KOTH/CP drops.
– Water bases are allowed as long as they don’t obstruct waterways.
– Underground components must stay within the flag protection radius.
– Freestanding bases must adhere to size restrictions (see Discord for examples).
– Flag protection radius is 40 meters.
75 square units see Discord Base Building Examples. Click Here

Vanilla Structures:
– You may claim a single vanilla structure but cannot claim adjoining major buildings.
– When building out of a vanilla structure, you may expand two walls higher and two walls wider from the edge of the building.
– You cannot claim two adjoining major buildings as your base.
– When building on top of a structure, you may block off bottom access points like windows and extra access points. However there must be a ground raidable entrance.
– When building around vanilla ladders inside structures, leave space to allow players a chance to defend themselves. Avoid placing peeks/windows facing ladders.
– Bases must have a valid access point. Doors/gates must be raidable from the ground.
– You are allowed 20 code-locked doors/Hatches/Garage doors/Hangers/Gates per base.
– You are allowed 3 doors per square—no door stacking, and no windows between doors.
– Do not create crawl spaces, hurdles, drops, ladders, or narrow corridors where a player cannot raise their weapon or where it glitches players.
– You are allowed quick access points with windows that are code locked, but you cannot use these as only access into base.
– You must have a main door run to your rooms that can be raided. (Code locks on windows don’t count toward door code lock count).


Structure Rules:
– Ensure a raidable ground-level entrance and limit door stacking.
– Code-locked windows are allowed, but must not be the only access point.
– Quick access points should not create exploitative or inaccessible spaces.
Flag Requirements: Always keep your flag raised; bases will despawn after 7 days without a flag.

Property Security & Compensation
Security: Ensure your base and vehicles are locked to prevent theft. Failure to do so means no compensation.
Compensation Requests: Provide video evidence of theft or loss. Submitting tickets without evidence will delay resolution of other issues.

These rules aim to maintain fairness and professionalism while keeping the server experience enjoyable for all players.

Summary of Rules

THESE RULES MAY CHANGE TO DEAL WITH UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES OR ISSUES.

General Rules
– Anyone caught using Nvidia Inspector will be banned.


Group Size Limit:
– A group may consist of no more than 8 players.

No Alliances:
– Alliances with other groups are strictly prohibited. Groups may not collaborate on raids.
– A raid group may only consist of 8 players, all from the same group.

Group Integrity:
– Players may not cycle between groups to bypass the group size limit.
Accusations:
– Refrain from accusing others of cheating in chat or Discord.
– If you suspect cheating, please submit a player report ticket. The team will review provided clips and information.

Prohibited Activities:
– No stream sniping, hacking, cheating, exploiting, or meta-gaming.
– Logging out while inside another player’s base or after accessing Key Card rooms is not allowed.
– No exploiting game mechanics such as moonwalking or ice sliding.
– Loot cycling is prohibited.
– Do not change your in-game name for trolling, mocking, or impersonation.
– Impersonating other players or admins to confuse or harass others is prohibited.
– Using offensive or insulting variations of another player’s name is not allowed.

Character Name:
– Players must change their in-game name from “Survivor” to a unique name. This can be done via the Parameters menu in your launcher.

Warning & Enforcement:
– Violations of any rules may result in disciplinary actions as per our system.

Zone Rules
– No-Build Zones: These are marked by red circles and lines.
– Safe Zones: These are marked by green circles and lines and are also no-build zones.

General Info

Server Wipe:
– Server wipes occur every 45 days, unless a major DayZ update requires an earlier wipe or the community votes otherwise.
– The server restarts every 4 hours.

Safe Zone Rules

– Vehicle Interaction: Do not interact with other players’ vehicles without permission.
– Stealing: No stealing from PVE bases, body bags, or vehicles in Safe Zones. Secure your property by locking vehicles or using public storage.
– Vehicle Theft: Unauthorized vehicle theft in Safe Zones will result in disciplinary action.
– Hot Mic/Noise: No hot mics or loud music in Safe Zones.
– Vehicle Storage: Vehicles left in Safe Zones for more than 8 hours will be deleted.
– Do not park your vehicle in a Safe Zone with the intention of engaging in nearby PvP. Violators will have their vehicle deleted.

Base Building Rules
Base Limit: One base per group.
– Your flag must be raised at all times.
– Bases will start despawning after 7 days once the flag is removed.
– Unprotected bases are subject to deletion without warning.


Building Restrictions:
– No building in no-build zones, across roads, or near KOTH/CP drops.
– Water bases are allowed as long as they don’t obstruct waterways.
– Underground components must stay within the flag protection radius.
– Freestanding bases must adhere to size restrictions (see Discord for examples).
– Flag protection radius is 50 meters.
75 square units see Discord Base Building Examples. Click Here

Vanilla Structures:
– You may claim a single vanilla structure but cannot claim adjoining major buildings.
– When building out of a vanilla structure, you may expand two walls higher and two walls wider from the edge of the building.
– You cannot claim two adjoining major buildings as your base.
– When building on top of a structure, you may block off bottom access points like windows and extra access points. However there must be a ground raidable entrance.
– When building around vanilla ladders inside structures, leave space to allow players a chance to defend themselves. Avoid placing peeks/windows facing ladders.
– Bases must have a valid access point. Doors/gates must be raidable from the ground.
– You are allowed 20 code-locked doors/Hatches/Garage doors/Hangers/Gates per base.
– You are allowed 3 doors per square—no door stacking, and no windows between doors.
– Do not create crawl spaces, hurdles, drops, ladders, or narrow corridors where a player cannot raise their weapon or where it glitches players.
– You are allowed quick access points with windows that are code locked, but you cannot use these as only access into base.
– You must have a main door run to your rooms that can be raided. (Code locks on windows don’t count toward door code lock count).

Raid Rules

Raiding Availability:
– Raiding is weekend only. schedule is set. Starting Fridays at 4pm Est, till Sunday at 4pm Est.

Raid Duration:
– Once a charge is placed or a building part is dismantled, the raiders have 4 hours to complete the raid. After this time, the raid must be abandoned.

Revisiting Raided Bases:
– You cannot raid the same base in the same weekend raid cycle. During this time, no camping, distant engagement, but attempts to recover vehicles are allowed.
Allowed Activities:
– You may raid a base from any direction (top down, bottom up, etc.) as long as there is a door, hatch, or gate.
– Ladders may be used for access or navigation inside or outside the base.
– You may dismantle walls, windows, floors, roofs, etc., to bypass doors.
– Placing sleeping bags inside raided bases is allowed to facilitate re-entry.
– Explosives may only be planted on doors, hatches, garage doors, or gates.

Prohibited Activities:
– No glitching into bases.
– Griefing (e.g., dismantling structures unnecessarily) is prohibited.
– Defenders may not rebuild or dismantle structures during a raid to gain an advantage.
– Self-destruction of gear or vehicles to prevent raiders from taking them is not allowed.
– Do not raid just to steal parts from vehicles, ruin vehicles, or dismantle structures.
– Shooting vehicles to destroy them, causing issues for other players, is prohibited.
– Do not dump raid loot to make it despawn.

These rules aim to create a balanced and enjoyable experience for everyone. Violations will result in disciplinary action as per the server’s enforcement system.

Summary of Rules

THESE RULES MAY CHANGE TO DEAL WITH UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES OR ISSUES.

PVP Vehicle Rules

Vehicle Usage:
– Vehicles are used at your own risk.
– If a vehicle is lost or disappears, please read the Compensation Policy before submitting a compensation ticket.

Vehicle Theft:
– Vehicles can be lockpicked and stolen, provided it is not done within a Safe Zone.

Vehicle Limit:
– Groups are allowed a maximum of 2 unparked vehicles at any time. (This does not include vehicles stored in garages.)

PVE with PVP Zones Vehicle Rules

Vehicle Usage:
– Vehicles are used at your own risk.
– If a vehicle is lost or disappears, please read the Compensation Policy before submitting a compensation ticket.

Vehicle Theft:
– Vehicles can only be lockpicked and stolen in PvP Zones.
– Stealing or damaging vehicles in PvE Zones is prohibited. Violators will be subject to our disciplinary action system.

Vehicle Limit:
– Groups are allowed a maximum of 2 unparked vehicles at any time. (This does not include vehicles stored in garages.)

PVE Zone Rules
– If you encounter a vehicle in a PvE Zone that does not belong to you, do not interact with it unless you have the owner’s permission.
– Violators will be subject to our disciplinary action system.

🚫 Death Rules When You Have a Player’s Key After a Kill 🚫

Vehicles in PvE Zones:

– If you kill a player and find a key on their body, you may take the key.
– However, you are not permitted to take, enter, or loot the vehicle if it is located within a PvE Zone.
– You may offer to sell the key back to the player.

Vehicles in PvP Zones:
– If you kill a player in a PvP Zone and they have their vehicle key on them, you may take the key and claim the vehicle, as long as the vehicle is also located in a PvP Zone.

Policy on Property Security and Compensation Requests
– It is the responsibility of each player to ensure their property, including bases and vehicles, is securely locked at all times to prevent theft.
– Compensation will not be provided unless video evidence is submitted clearly showing the theft of the vehicle, base, or other property.
– Please do not submit a support ticket without proof of theft. Submitting tickets without evidence places unnecessary strain on our team and diverts resources from addressing more significant issues.

These revisions maintain clarity, ensure consistency, and foster professionalism across your rules.

Summary of Rules

THESE RULES MAY CHANGE TO DEAL WITH UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES OR ISSUES.

Looting:
– During events, looting bodies to keep items after the event has ended is prohibited.
– This includes items such as dog tags, which can be sold for profit.

Event Gear:
– You can collect items such as guns, mags, and bullets from dead players to use during the event.
– Any gear, vehicles, or items spawned by admins for events are not to be kept after the event unless specified.

Event Participation:

– Show up to events without any gear, as admins will provide what you need.
– Anyone caught with unapproved items will be disqualified from the current and next events.


:Purge Week Details
– Purge week is always week prior to wipe day.
Full Map PvP: Every inch of the map is fair game! Besides Safe Zones
24/7 Raids: All bases can be raided at any time!
Vehicle Theft: Steal any vehicle outside safe zones using lock picks or with player keys you got from killing players.

Raid Tools
– We’ve crafted exclusive raid tools available for purchase at the Black Market during Purge Week.
Durable and reusable: High health ensures multiple uses!
Non-repairable: If fully used, you’ll need to buy another set—but one should suffice!

Wipe Transfers: What Stays and What Goes
To maintain server balance, here’s what happens during a wipe:
Wiped:
Bank accounts
Vehicles
Bases
Groups
Character data

Not Wiped:
Premium Rewards: Purchased time and current daily streaks carry over!
Example: If you’re on Day 4 of Premium or Basic rewards before the wipe, you’ll still be on Day 4 post-wipe.

Perks for Premium Discord Supporter
Clan Colors: Monthly Blood Supporters can reclaim their clan colors by opening a compensation ticket.
Premium Tokens: Tokens from Discord subs carry over. You’ll receive your next tokens upon renewal (submit a comp or purchase ticket with your renewal receipt).

Player Compensation Policy

Purpose
This policy establishes the procedures and requirements for requesting compensation for in-game item or vehicle losses caused by server-related issues, bugs, or other legitimate circumstances. It aims to ensure fair and consistent handling of compensation requests while preventing misuse or exploitation of the system.

Compensation Policy for Vehicles and Items
To maintain fairness and consistency, players must follow these guidelines when seeking compensation for lost vehicles or items.

General Guidelines

Evidence Requirement
– Claims require clear evidence, such as screenshots or videos.
– Evidence must clearly show the issue and include timestamps whenever possible.
– Submissions lacking sufficient evidence may be denied or deleted.
Filing a Ticket
– All compensation requests must be submitted through the designated ticketing system.
– Incomplete or improperly filled-out tickets will be denied.
Prohibited Actions
– Submitting fraudulent tickets or creating false scenarios will result in disciplinary action, including potential bans.
Non-Compensable Situations
– Reputation points will not be compensated under any circumstances.

Vehicle Compensation Policy

Approved Situations
Compensation will be considered for the following:

Vehicle Stolen from a Safe Zone: Proof required showing the theft occurred in a designated safe zone. “If vehicles were not locked this will be denied.. its players responsibility to secure their property at all times. “
Vehicle Destroyed Illegally by Another Player: Evidence of the illegal action must be provided.
Bugged Vehicle Doors or Inventory: Proof of the issue is required.
Vehicle Lost Due to a Cheater: Evidence identifying cheating behavior is mandatory.
Lost Vehicle During Server Crash: Evidence showing the vehicle’s existence before the crash is required.
Flying Vehicles or Vehicles Glitched Underground: Evidence showing the glitch must be provided. Players must attempt to resolve the issue using a hydraulic jack or wrench before submitting a claim.

Denied Situations
– Compensation will not be granted for the following:
– Vehicles flipped or stuck. Players are required to use a hydraulic jack or wrench.
– Vehicles parked on uneven terrain or pre-built structures.
– Legitimate thefts or raids during purge weeks or on full PvP servers.
– Destroyed engines or water-damaged vehicles.
– Vehicles lost due to client-side crashes (not server-related).

Item Compensation Policy

Approved Situations
– Compensation will be considered for the following:
Items Stolen from a Safe Zone: Evidence showing theft in the safe zone is required.
Missing Items from Trader Transactions: Proof of the transaction is mandatory.
Missing Items from Daily Rewards: Proof of the transaction is mandatory.
Killed by a Cheater: Evidence confirming cheating behavior must be submitted.
Lost Items During Server Crash: Clear evidence of the items’ existence before the crash is necessary.

Denied Situations
– Compensation will not be granted for the following:
– Items lost during raids or PvP combat.
– Items lost in PvE unless another player looted your body.
– Items falling into or stuck in walls, floors, or other inaccessible areas.
– Items lost during scheduled restarts or mod updates.
– Loss of items or base-related assets due to serving a ban.
– Items or bases lost due to building illegally.
– Any items taken from a unlocked vehicles in safe zone, its players responsibility to secure their property at all times.
– Any items taken from a base that isn’t secure, its players responsibility to secure their property at all times.

Additional Recommendations
– Players are encouraged to use recording software, such as Medal.tv or SteelSeries Moments, to document gameplay.
– Claims must be submitted promptly, ideally within one hour of the loss or upon first noticing it.
– Complete and accurate evidence will ensure faster claim processing.


Compensation Policy for Temporarily or Permanently Banned Players

Denied Compensation:
– Players who are temporarily or permanently banned from any of our servers will not be eligible for compensation of any kind. This includes, but is not limited to:
– Missing or lost items
– Vehicles
– Base-related assets
– Any other in-game property

Important Notes
Response Time: Please allow up to 48 hours for admins to review and resolve your request.
Fraudulent Claims: Any attempts to falsify evidence or exploit the compensation system will result in penalties, including bans.
Admin Discretion: Final decisions rest with the admin team. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.
– Vehicle Theft from PVE Zones, bases and safe Zones (Violators will subject to our disciplinary-action-system) ” Its players responsibility to secure their property at all times.” If property is secure make sure you provide evidence. If no evidence can be provided, there will be no comp.

Policy Enforcement
Failure to adhere to these guidelines will result in denial of compensation requests and potential further action for policy violations.
By following this policy, Blood Guts & Glory ensures a fair and transparent process for addressing player concerns, fostering trust and integrity within the community.