Server Rules
Play fair, respect others, and help keep ArteryX enjoyable for everyone.
Important
By joining ArteryX, you agree to follow these rules. Staff may take action against behavior that negatively affects the server, even if it is not specifically listed below.
General Rules
Respect Everyone
- Treat players and staff with respect.
- Harassment, bullying, threats, and personal attacks are not allowed.
- Hate speech and discrimination are prohibited.
- Do not impersonate staff or other players.
- Follow reasonable staff instructions.
Fair Gameplay
Do not use cheats, exploits, or modifications that provide an unfair advantage.
Prohibited examples include:
- X-Ray
- Kill Aura
- Reach
- Fly Hacks
- Speed Hacks
- Combat Hacks
- Auto Mine
- Auto Clickers
- Gameplay automation
- Macros that automate gameplay
- Duplication glitches
- Exploiting server bugs
If you discover an exploit, report it instead of abusing it.
OneBlock Rules
Island Protection
Each player has their own OneBlock island.
Do not intentionally destroy or interfere with another player's island without permission.
Be careful when giving other players access to your island.
Trapping
Trapping is allowed.
Players may create traps using normal gameplay mechanics.
However, you may not use:
- Bugs
- Exploits
- Cheats
- Server-crashing methods
Teleport Killing
Teleport killing is allowed.
If you accept a teleport request or teleport somewhere dangerous, you are responsible for the outcome.
Do not exploit teleport mechanics to bypass server protections.
PvP Rules
PvP is allowed where enabled.
Because Keep Inventory is disabled, dying in PvP may result in losing your items.
Do not use cheats, exploits, or unfair modifications during PvP.
Griefing & Theft
Do not intentionally destroy or steal from protected player areas.
Respect:
- Player islands
- Community builds
- Spawn
- Server infrastructure
- Protected areas
Normal PvP, trapping, and competition are allowed where permitted by the server.
Alternate Accounts
Alternate accounts must not be used to gain unfair advantages.
Do not use alternate accounts to:
- Evade punishments
- Abuse rewards
- Manipulate leaderboards
- Exploit voting systems
- Bypass server restrictions
Chat Rules
Keep Chat Respectful
- Be respectful.
- Do not harass or bully players.
- No hate speech or discrimination.
- No threats.
- No NSFW or sexually explicit content.
- Do not intentionally disrupt chat.
Swearing
Normal occasional swearing is allowed.
Excessive, targeted, or abusive language may result in punishment.
Spam
Do not:
- Flood chat.
- Repeatedly send the same message.
- Abuse CAPS.
- Spam commands.
- Intentionally disrupt conversations.
Advertising
Do not advertise other Minecraft servers or communities without permission.
This includes:
- Other Minecraft servers
- Server IPs
- Discord servers
- Websites
- Recruitment links
Discord Rules
Minecraft rules also generally apply within the ArteryX Discord.
Additionally:
- No ping spam.
- No harassment.
- No inappropriate profile content.
- Do not abuse support tickets.
- Use the correct channels.
- Follow staff instructions.
Economy Rules
Keep the economy fair.
The following are prohibited:
- Duplication glitches
- Economy exploits
- Reward abuse
- Chargeback fraud
- Shop exploits
- Automated economy abuse
- Manipulating server systems for unfair profit
Player-to-player trading is allowed.
Always verify trades before completing them.
AFK & Automation
AFKing is allowed.
However, automation that performs gameplay actions for you is not allowed.
Not allowed:
- Auto Clickers
- AFK Bots
- Gameplay Macros
- Automated Mining
- Automated Combat
- Scripts that perform gameplay actions
Simply being AFK is allowed.
Client-Side Mods
Client-side mods are allowed as long as they do not provide an unfair gameplay advantage or automate gameplay.
Generally Allowed
- Sodium
- Iris
- OptiFine
- Performance Mods
- Shaders
- Replay Mod
- Cosmetic Mods
- Client-side UI Mods
- Minimap Mods without unfair features
Not Allowed
- X-Ray
- Kill Aura
- Reach
- Fly
- Speed
- Auto Clickers
- Auto Mine
- Combat Automation
- Gameplay Automation
- Any modification that provides an unfair advantage
If you are unsure about a modification, ask staff before using it.
Exploits & Bugs
Do not intentionally abuse bugs or exploits.
This includes:
- Duplication glitches
- Economy exploits
- Permission bypasses
- Protection bypasses
- Item duplication
- Server-crashing exploits
- Unintended mechanics used for unfair advantages
Report serious bugs privately to staff.
Server Attacks
The following are strictly prohibited:
- Intentionally crashing the server.
- Attempting to overload the server.
- DDoS attacks.
- Intentionally creating extreme server lag.
- Exploiting network vulnerabilities.
- Sharing methods intended to damage the server.
Staff Rules
Respect staff members.
If you believe a punishment was incorrect:
- Stay respectful.
- Open a Discord support ticket.
- Explain what happened.
- Provide evidence if available.
Do not start public arguments with staff.
Punishment Guidelines
| Offense | Typical Punishment |
|---|---|
| Chat Spam | Warning → Mute |
| Excessive Toxicity | Warning → Mute |
| Harassment | Mute / Temporary Ban |
| Advertising | Temporary Ban |
| X-Ray / Hacks | Permanent Ban |
| Auto Clicker | Temporary Ban → Permanent Ban |
| Duplication Exploits | Temporary / Permanent Ban |
| Serious Exploit Abuse | Temporary / Permanent Ban |
| Ban Evasion | Permanent Ban |
| Chargebacks | Permanent Ban |
| Staff Impersonation | Temporary Ban |
| Server Attacks | Permanent Ban |
| Inappropriate Builds | Removal + Punishment |
Note
Punishments are guidelines and may be increased or reduced depending on severity, player history, evidence, and circumstances.
Questions?
Not sure whether something is allowed?
Ask staff before doing it.