We take this very seriously. Please don't take our generosity for granted. If we're talking to you, we care what happened, and we want to resolve it. Lying will only make it worse.

Anyone caught harassing, raiding, killing, or griefing new players will be dealt with harshly. A new player is one that is a combination of:

2a. Not in an already well-established tribe (new player tribes are fine, just not a tribe that has been around a while).
2b. His or her structures are anything below metal.
2c. Does not have turrets of any kind.
2d. Is below level 60

Being a new player but in a well-established tribe invalidates ALL NEW-PLAYER PROTECTION. (This includes alliances.)

Being attacked by another new player of similar status does not count. However, if as a new player you are attacked by players that are clearly established on the server, please contact an admin immediately. - Screenshots/video proof is ideal, but we take this seriously.

This includes any form of hacking or exploits (exploits being; using glitches/bugs to your advantage). If you or your tribe exploit, depending on severity, the entire tribe may be removed from the server. If you witness anyone hacking or cheating please take screenshots or record a video and contact the admins (Bob, Kortana0 and Rhett).

We realize ARK is extremely buggy, so this is a case-by-case basis.


Racism/Bigotry
Sexism/Harassment/Sexual Harassment
Religious hatespeak/Intolerance of others' religious beliefs

Calling people autistic, or "♥♥♥♥♥♥", and any other similar derogatory terms is not cool or funny, and is completely unnecessary. You will be warned if you use these terms in a derogatory name-calling fashion, if not removed from the server.

Any of the above, in a player or tribe name, will also be forced to change (you will get ONE chance to choose your new name). Including if it's in a "joking" manner. These things are not funny.

Particularly graphic or obscene names can fall under this category too.

NEW Riders must be exposed to being shot. As long as you are NOT INSIDE of a foundation while riding, you are OKAY. Examples: Example 1

Platform saddles designed where the rider would be encased in a platform will be wiped clean without any refunds. Dinosaurs will not be harmed, however. Only structures.

UPDATED
Tribes that go over this limit will be asked to remove however many players are over the limit. This is to help prevent large, oversized game-lagging breeding-ground bases for the sake of everyone. This will be automatically enforced via server settings as soon as it is implemented.

Structures in caves take excessively higher damage, however.


To clarify, please do not put down a bunch of foundations in one spot with the idea of either "claiming" a spot for future use, or to block other players or spawns. We will remove them.



If it appears accidental, you will be asked to remove it. If it is intentional, it will be forcibly removed. (I.E. it's clear it's specifically to cage new players)


Similarly, attempting to imitate another tribe or player for any reason is a BAN-WORTHY offense. I.E. having a character named the same as another person, intentionally trying to act like that person for your own gain. Or changing your tribe name to instigate trouble for another tribe. We will see it.

Trying to instigate or troll another tribe like this is not cool. We deal with enough drama without dealing with petty instances like this. This will likely result in a warning. Repeat offenses (or several confirmed cases of this happening) will result in a ban.

NEW
To clarify, dragging your personal tribe vs tribe (or player vs player) drama into global chat with what appears to be the intention of aggravating people and causing ♥♥♥♥ talking. If we ask you to stop, we mean it. It's JUST A GAME, and people play it to get away from drama of their own.





Rules are in the process of being updated, slowly, over time. (March 26th)