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HomeTown Rulebook: 4th Edition
March 2025
The completion of the HomeTown server's tutorial or acceptance of the Hometown Forums' Terms of Service Agreement is a tacit contract that states you have read, understand, and will abide by the following rules and customs. Failure to comply may result in appropriate punishment of the offending person(s) at the discretion of the server and/or forums staff team.
Preamble
This rulebook has been evaluated and approved by the staff team prior to its ratification. All information and rulings have been determined to be fair and accurate. All rules and punishments listed here are the direct result of either the original rules [Founder] frostVINCENT put forth during the creation of the server or from precedent-setting incidents requiring staff intervention and formal adjudication. The purpose of this rulebook is to establish a publicly accessible framework that ensures consistent, just, and well-reasoned decision-making by the staff team. All punishments will be grounded in the rules and principles outlined herein. Any amendments, revocations, or modifications to this rulebook will be documented in the Change Log section with the corresponding date of enactment.
Definition of Staff Team
For the purposes of these rules, the "staff team" refers to the designated personnel responsible for enforcing community guidelines and maintaining order.
HomeTown maintains community stability via clearly defined rules that regulate player conduct and enforce consequences for violations. To address rule-breaking, the staff team follows a progressive disciplinary system, applying punishments that escalate based on the severity of the offense and the player's history of prior infractions. The starting point for enforcement is determined by these factors. Any attempt to evade or circumvent a punishment will result in a more severe penalty without exception.
Punishments are categorized into four escalating levels - Level 0, Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 - each carrying increasing restrictions based on the severity and frequency of offenses. The following section outlines these levels in detail.
Level 0: Written Warnings, Player Kicks, and Temporary Mutes. Written warnings are issued for low-severity violations and serve as formal notices that a player's behavior is not acceptable on the server. If a player is not online when the warning is given, the warning will show up in their chat the first time they log in to the server afterward. Player kicks are brief, forced disconnections from the server, typically due to chat disruptions or minor misconduct. Kicked players may rejoin the server immediately after they are kicked. The reason for the kick will be stated in the kick message, and the kick itself is viewed as a warning against further infractions of a similar nature. Temporary mutes are applied to players who repeatedly violate chat rules despite prior warnings. Temporary mutes start at five minutes and increase progressively if the behavior continues after the mute expires. These mutes are meant to curb disruptive communication and encourage compliance with the server's chat policies.
Level 1: Temporary Bans. For mild rule infractions, a player may be barred from the server via a temporary ban. These bans are automatically lifted after the designated time has elapsed and do not require a ban appeal. Attempts to appeal a temporary ban may be denied at the staff team's discretion.
Level 1a: Post-Appeal Temporary Bans. In certain cases, particularly for major offenses such as x-ray usage, the staff team may impose a temporary ban even after a ban appeal has been accepted. This additional punishment is enforced when prolonged restrictions are deemed necessary to reinforce server rules and deter repeat offenders.
Level 2: Standard Bans. Bans are given to players who have engaged in a moderate breach of the server's rules. A ban will remain in effect indefinitely until the offender submits a correctly formatted appeal through the server forums. Appeals are reviewed at the discretion of the staff team, and a ban will only be lifted if the appeal is accepted. Failure to submit a properly formatted appeal, demonstrate an understanding of the infraction, or show intent to follow server rules may result in the appeal being denied. Repeatedly submitting frivolous or insincere appeals may lead to additional penalties.
Level 3: Permanent Bans. This punishment is the most severe disciplinary action and results in a permanent ban from the server, with no option to appeal. This punishment is reserved for players who engage in hacking, exploitation, the use of racial slurs, or other actions that cause severe harm to the server or its community. Permanent bans are typically non-appealable, and unbans are granted only in exceptional circumstances at the sole discretion of the staff team. Attempts to appeal a permanent ban will generally be denied unless compelling evidence or justification is provided.
HomeTown Forums Rules
The punishments outlined for the Minecraft server do not apply to the forums, and forum violations are handled separately. Forum-specific enforcement actions may be issued as deemed necessary by the forum staff team. Failure to comply with these rules may result in warnings, temporary forum bans, permanent forum bans, or full forum purges (a ban accompanied by the permanent removal of all post history). The enforcement of these actions is at the sole discretion of the forum staff team.
HomeTown is a privately owned entity, and the staff team has complete and total authority to censor or moderate the community to maintain order. This includes forcing accounts to use appropriate content for profile pictures, usernames, and signatures.
HomeTown is a privately owned entity, and the staff team has complete and total authority to censor or moderate the community to maintain order. This includes forcing players to use appropriate content for skins, usernames, and nicknames.
[*] Added rule 10b1. March 11th, 2025
March 2025
The completion of the HomeTown server's tutorial or acceptance of the Hometown Forums' Terms of Service Agreement is a tacit contract that states you have read, understand, and will abide by the following rules and customs. Failure to comply may result in appropriate punishment of the offending person(s) at the discretion of the server and/or forums staff team.
Preamble
This rulebook has been evaluated and approved by the staff team prior to its ratification. All information and rulings have been determined to be fair and accurate. All rules and punishments listed here are the direct result of either the original rules [Founder] frostVINCENT put forth during the creation of the server or from precedent-setting incidents requiring staff intervention and formal adjudication. The purpose of this rulebook is to establish a publicly accessible framework that ensures consistent, just, and well-reasoned decision-making by the staff team. All punishments will be grounded in the rules and principles outlined herein. Any amendments, revocations, or modifications to this rulebook will be documented in the Change Log section with the corresponding date of enactment.
Definition of Staff Team
For the purposes of these rules, the "staff team" refers to the designated personnel responsible for enforcing community guidelines and maintaining order.
- “Server Staff" (also referred to as “staff” or “the staff team”) includes Guardians, Moderators, and Administrators, who enforce in-game rules, manage player behavior, and oversee server operations. The list of server staff can be found in-game at /warp StaffMembers.
- “Forum Staff" are comprised of Moderators and Administrators on the server, who regulate forum discussions, enforce forum-specific rules, and maintain orderly discourse. A full list of forum staff can be found here.
HomeTown maintains community stability via clearly defined rules that regulate player conduct and enforce consequences for violations. To address rule-breaking, the staff team follows a progressive disciplinary system, applying punishments that escalate based on the severity of the offense and the player's history of prior infractions. The starting point for enforcement is determined by these factors. Any attempt to evade or circumvent a punishment will result in a more severe penalty without exception.
Punishments are categorized into four escalating levels - Level 0, Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 - each carrying increasing restrictions based on the severity and frequency of offenses. The following section outlines these levels in detail.
Level 0: Written Warnings, Player Kicks, and Temporary Mutes. Written warnings are issued for low-severity violations and serve as formal notices that a player's behavior is not acceptable on the server. If a player is not online when the warning is given, the warning will show up in their chat the first time they log in to the server afterward. Player kicks are brief, forced disconnections from the server, typically due to chat disruptions or minor misconduct. Kicked players may rejoin the server immediately after they are kicked. The reason for the kick will be stated in the kick message, and the kick itself is viewed as a warning against further infractions of a similar nature. Temporary mutes are applied to players who repeatedly violate chat rules despite prior warnings. Temporary mutes start at five minutes and increase progressively if the behavior continues after the mute expires. These mutes are meant to curb disruptive communication and encourage compliance with the server's chat policies.
Level 1: Temporary Bans. For mild rule infractions, a player may be barred from the server via a temporary ban. These bans are automatically lifted after the designated time has elapsed and do not require a ban appeal. Attempts to appeal a temporary ban may be denied at the staff team's discretion.
Level 1a: Post-Appeal Temporary Bans. In certain cases, particularly for major offenses such as x-ray usage, the staff team may impose a temporary ban even after a ban appeal has been accepted. This additional punishment is enforced when prolonged restrictions are deemed necessary to reinforce server rules and deter repeat offenders.
Level 2: Standard Bans. Bans are given to players who have engaged in a moderate breach of the server's rules. A ban will remain in effect indefinitely until the offender submits a correctly formatted appeal through the server forums. Appeals are reviewed at the discretion of the staff team, and a ban will only be lifted if the appeal is accepted. Failure to submit a properly formatted appeal, demonstrate an understanding of the infraction, or show intent to follow server rules may result in the appeal being denied. Repeatedly submitting frivolous or insincere appeals may lead to additional penalties.
Level 3: Permanent Bans. This punishment is the most severe disciplinary action and results in a permanent ban from the server, with no option to appeal. This punishment is reserved for players who engage in hacking, exploitation, the use of racial slurs, or other actions that cause severe harm to the server or its community. Permanent bans are typically non-appealable, and unbans are granted only in exceptional circumstances at the sole discretion of the staff team. Attempts to appeal a permanent ban will generally be denied unless compelling evidence or justification is provided.
HomeTown Forums Rules
The punishments outlined for the Minecraft server do not apply to the forums, and forum violations are handled separately. Forum-specific enforcement actions may be issued as deemed necessary by the forum staff team. Failure to comply with these rules may result in warnings, temporary forum bans, permanent forum bans, or full forum purges (a ban accompanied by the permanent removal of all post history). The enforcement of these actions is at the sole discretion of the forum staff team.
HomeTown is a privately owned entity, and the staff team has complete and total authority to censor or moderate the community to maintain order. This includes forcing accounts to use appropriate content for profile pictures, usernames, and signatures.
- Be respectful to others at all times, and do not be annoying. Any form of disrespect, including but not limited to hostile trolling, racism, sexism, or discrimination toward any person, group, organization, or creed, will not be tolerated in any capacity.
- Do not spam the forums. Spam refers to any content that disrupts or hinders the community's ability to communicate effectively, causes annoyance, or interferes with forum functionality. HomeTown's definition of spam is broader than standard definitions, and it is ultimately up to the staff team to determine what constitutes spam. Do not engage in arguments with staff about what qualifies as spam.
- Unsolicited advertisements for real-world services, blogs, or other Minecraft servers will not be tolerated.
- Unsolicited advertisements for real-world services, blogs, or other Minecraft servers will not be tolerated.
- Forum account signatures must not exceed a height of 400 pixels and may not contain any rude, offensive, or inappropriate imagery or content.
- Ban Appeals must be properly formatted as noted in the Ban Appeal Format Thread.
HomeTown is a privately owned entity, and the staff team has complete and total authority to censor or moderate the community to maintain order. This includes forcing players to use appropriate content for skins, usernames, and nicknames.
- Chat Rules and Personal Conduct - Punishment Levels 0-3
- Be respectful at all times and do not be annoying. Slurs, sexism, racism, homophobia, or discrimination toward any person, group, organization, or creed is strictly prohibited.
- Cursing is permitted, provided it is not directed at another player. Any form of harassment, including using profanity to insult or attack others through chat, signs, or any other medium is forbidden.
- Posting the IP address of another server will result in an instant ban.
- Advertising the HomeTown server IP on other servers will result in a permanent ban from HomeTown.
- Advertising the HomeTown server IP on other servers will result in a permanent ban from HomeTown.
- All URLs posted in chat must be safe for work and appropriate for the community. Posting pornographic content or adult websites is strictly prohibited.
- This includes soliciting the exchange of pornographic material for in-game assets via the server chat systems.
- This includes soliciting the exchange of pornographic material for in-game assets via the server chat systems.
- Do not intentionally be disruptive, provoke arguments, or engage in behavior designed to annoy other players.
- If a staff member instructs a player to drop a topic of conversation, they must comply. Continued refusal may result in disciplinary action. Any issues may be discussed with a staff member via private messages.
- If a staff member requests that a player use /ignore on another player, the request must be followed or interaction with that player should cease. Unnecessary drama is disruptive.
- If a staff member requests that a player use /ignore on another player, the request must be followed or interaction with that player should cease. Unnecessary drama is disruptive.
- Do not spam the chat. Spam refers to any content that disrupts or hinders the community's ability to communicate effectively, causes annoyance, or interferes with forum functionality. HomeTown's definition of spam is broader than standard definitions, and final discretion lies with the staff team. Do not engage in arguments with staff about what qualifies as spam.
- Shop advertisements or advertisements of any other kind can only be posted at a minimum of every 5 minutes.
- Do not enter into and out of AFK excessively. What constitutes "excessive" is at staff discretion.
- Do not abuse the chat color/formatting codes, such as the Rainbow font or italics/bold/underline excessively.
- Do not send fake private messages.
- Do not die intentionally excessively.
- Do not welcome players with rude/gross comments. For example, "Whalecum" instead of "Welcome!”
- Shop advertisements or advertisements of any other kind can only be posted at a minimum of every 5 minutes.
- Do not dox other players. Offenders will be punished at the staff team's discretion. Information shared with players privately by other players is expected to remain private, but players should also exercise extreme caution before sharing personal information with other players.
- Do not ask for personal information like age or specific location.
- Do not ask for personal information like age or specific location.
- Do not ask staff to unban a player for any reason. Repeated requests of this nature may be punished under Rule 1a of Chat Rules/Personal Conduct: do not be annoying.
- Staff members are not permitted or obligated to disclose information regarding the details of a player's ban. Repeated requests for disclosure of details may be punished under Rule 1a of Chat Rules/Personal Conduct: do not be annoying.
- Do not request ranks or for items to be spawned in.
- Do not lie to the staff team.
- Falsified reports intended to troll, disrupt the staff team, or to frame another player will not be tolerated.
- Using /ignore on staff members or otherwise ignoring an official instruction from staff is prohibited.
- PVP is only permitted in designated PVP arenas. Killing players outside of a PVP arena is strictly prohibited.
- Be respectful at all times and do not be annoying. Slurs, sexism, racism, homophobia, or discrimination toward any person, group, organization, or creed is strictly prohibited.
- Nickname Etiquette - Punishment Levels 0-3
- Impersonation of other players, including staff members, is prohibited.
- Creating a nickname that falsely implies a relationship to another player or references them in an unwanted manner is not permitted, especially if they have explicitly requested not to be associated.
- Nicknames must remain legible and unobtrusive in chat. Any nickname deemed to obstruct chat or hinder readability will be subject to review by the staff team. If a staff member requests a change, compliance is required.
- For example: a nickname such as [Advanced] manireallylovechiceknfingersimeanireallylovethemtheyresogoodomg is excessively long and disrupts chat readability.
- For example: a nickname such as [Advanced] manireallylovechiceknfingersimeanireallylovethemtheyresogoodomg is excessively long and disrupts chat readability.
- Impersonation of other players, including staff members, is prohibited.
- Cheating and Hacks - Punishment Levels 2-3
- The use of x-ray or any method that provides an unfair advantage by revealing hidden ores, caves, or structures is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Exploiting block glitches to gain an unintended view through the map.
- Utilizing biome-specific terrain patterns, such as the swamp, clay, sand technique, to locate underground resources.
- Referencing external websites or third-party tools to determine the location of ores or other in-game structures.
- Exploiting block glitches to gain an unintended view through the map.
- Fly hacks, speed hacks, jump hacks, etc. are not permitted and will result in a permanent ban.
- Duping or exploiting the server in any way is not allowed, and players are expected to report any they come across to the staff team.
- The use of PvP-related hacks, including but not limited to kill aura, reach modifications, or any other unfair combat enhancements, is strictly prohibited.
- The use of x-ray or any method that provides an unfair advantage by revealing hidden ores, caves, or structures is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Criminal Activity - Punishment Level 3
- Engaging in any form of criminal activity or behavior that is universally recognized as illegal or unethical, regardless of jurisdiction, will result in an immediate and permanent ban without appeal. This includes, but is not limited to, offenses such as pedophilia, the sale of stolen goods, or any other conduct deemed unlawful or grossly unethical by the staff team.
- Cracked accounts
- Soliciting cracked accounts is a violation of 4a and will be punished accordingly.
- If a player is playing on a cracked account, the staff team has no interest in knowing. The staff team does not inquire into or take action against players using cracked accounts.
- Soliciting cracked accounts is a violation of 4a and will be punished accordingly.
- The exchange of in-game currency for Minecraft accounts is strictly prohibited, as the staff team cannot oversee or regulate any transactions, including those involving potential scams or stolen accounts.
- Players who become aware of any criminal activity occurring on the server are strongly encouraged to report their concerns directly to the staff team or through a trusted intermediary.
- Engaging in any form of criminal activity or behavior that is universally recognized as illegal or unethical, regardless of jurisdiction, will result in an immediate and permanent ban without appeal. This includes, but is not limited to, offenses such as pedophilia, the sale of stolen goods, or any other conduct deemed unlawful or grossly unethical by the staff team.
- Griefing - Punishment Levels 0-3
- Players are prohibited from modifying any property that they do not own without explicit permission from the property owner. This includes, but is not limited to, the placement or removal of blocks, crops, items, animals, NPCs, or any other gameplay elements. The enforcement of this rule applies regardless of the property's age, structural integrity, security measures, or occupancy status. If a player does not own the property and has not received permission to alter it, no modifications may be made.
- Players are prohibited from modifying any property that they do not own without explicit permission from the property owner. This includes, but is not limited to, the placement or removal of blocks, crops, items, animals, NPCs, or any other gameplay elements. The enforcement of this rule applies regardless of the property's age, structural integrity, security measures, or occupancy status. If a player does not own the property and has not received permission to alter it, no modifications may be made.
- Property Etiquette and Building Rules- Punishment Levels 0-3
- Players may not construct builds within 100 blocks of another player's property without explicit consent. If a player encroaches upon another's 100 block radii without permission, the original property owner(s) reserve the right to request removal of the encroaching build and relocation of the offending player(s).
- 1x1 towers used for vantage points must be removed immediately after.
- Prohibited builds
- Builds that reference or depict historical events, objects, symbols, organizations, structures, or any other representations associated with atrocities are strictly prohibited.
- Structures deemed offensive within this scope are not permitted (e.g., replicas of Auschwitz).
- The use of swastikas in any context is banned.
- Builds that reference or depict historical events, objects, symbols, organizations, structures, or any other representations associated with atrocities are strictly prohibited.
- Trespassing
- Property owners reserve the right to request trespassers to leave their property at any time and for any reason. This rule applies to personal builds as well as shops.
- Property owners may permanently revoke a player's access to their property or shop.
- Areas marked with "No Trespassing" signs must be respected.
- If a staff member directs a player to leave an area, compliance is mandatory. Failure to comply or repeated incursions may result in disciplinary action.
- Property owners reserve the right to request trespassers to leave their property at any time and for any reason. This rule applies to personal builds as well as shops.
- Valid Property Claims
- A claim is only considered valid if a 5x5x5 or larger living structure containing a locked object is present establishing ownership and time of the claim.
- Biomes cannot be claimed solely through fences, 1x1 towers, signs, torches, or similar markers.
- A biome may only be claimed if the player demonstrates substantial existing development or a clear, reasonable intent to develop the area. Unsubstantiated claims may be revoked at the discretion of the staff team.
- A claim is only considered valid if a 5x5x5 or larger living structure containing a locked object is present establishing ownership and time of the claim.
- The staff team will not relocate builds via WorldEdit for player convenience unless a formal request has been submitted through the WorldEdit Request Thread Forums Post.
- Ownership of a property may only be transferred if the original owner(s) provide verifiable proof of the transfer to the staff team.
- Players may claim only one of each type of natural structure (e.g., ocean temples, villages, nether fortresses, woodland mansions, strongholds, etc.). This rule applies to all naturally generated structures.
- Claiming natural structures solely for the purpose of looting and selling them is prohibited.
- Claiming natural structures solely for the purpose of looting and selling them is prohibited.
- The use of any technique or exploit to break bedrock is strictly prohibited.
- Players may not construct builds within 100 blocks of another player's property without explicit consent. If a player encroaches upon another's 100 block radii without permission, the original property owner(s) reserve the right to request removal of the encroaching build and relocation of the offending player(s).
- Resource Rules - Punishment Levels 0-2
- Bulk resource collection is not permitted in the main worlds. Players are expected to use the resources words (/warp resource, /warp resnether, and /warp resend).
- Excavating areas is permitted so long as the intention is for a build and not collecting resources.
- Excavating areas is permitted so long as the intention is for a build and not collecting resources.
- Bulk resource collection is not permitted in the main worlds. Players are expected to use the resources words (/warp resource, /warp resnether, and /warp resend).
- Shop/Art Rules - Punishment Levels 0-3
- Shop owners have the right to set daily sell limits (one real-world day, not a Minecraft day) and enforce trespassing restrictions. Repeated violations may result in further disciplinary action from the staff team.
- Shop owners may request that staff reverse transactions, including item returns and refunds, if a trespassed player is found purchasing from their shop.
- Shop owners may request that staff reverse transactions, including item returns and refunds, if a trespassed player is found purchasing from their shop.
- Reselling is permitted by default unless explicitly prohibited within the shop.
- The resale of artwork is strictly prohibited without the explicit permission of the original owner.
- Shop owners may request that staff reverse transactions, including item returns and refunds, if a player is found to be reselling from their shop.
- The resale of artwork is strictly prohibited without the explicit permission of the original owner.
- Intentionally bankrupting or attempting to bankrupt another player is not permitted.
- Exploiting typographical errors in shop listings is prohibited. Any such errors should be reported to the shop owner if they are online and not AFK; otherwise, they should be reported to staff.
- Taking advantage of a player's lack of economic knowledge is forbidden. For example, if a shop incorrectly buys diamond ore for an excessive price, such instances should be reported to staff.
- Market manipulation, including monopolization or artificial price inflation, is not permitted. Players are expected to comply with staff directives regarding market fairness.
- Mature art is permitted.
- Any NSFW artwork must be displayed in private areas with appropriate disclaimers.
- Pornographic or detailed depictions of nudity are strictly prohibited.
- Any NSFW artwork must be displayed in private areas with appropriate disclaimers.
- Shop owners have the right to set daily sell limits (one real-world day, not a Minecraft day) and enforce trespassing restrictions. Repeated violations may result in further disciplinary action from the staff team.
- Auction Rules - Punishment Levels 0-1
- Reselling auction items or using them as stock for a shop is permitted.
- Auctions must not involve deceptive or misleading item listings.
- Auctions may not be used solely to showcase an item in chat. Instead, players should use the in-game display feature.
- Players may only bid on auction items they genuinely intend to purchase. Refunds will not be issued for winning bids unless the auction violates Rule 9B.
- Cancelling an auction due to unsatisfactory sale price is prohibited.
- Repeatedly posting the same auction due to a lack of bids is not permitted.
- Reselling auction items or using them as stock for a shop is permitted.
- Mob Farm Rules- Punishment Levels 0-1
- A maximum of 36 villagers per iron farm is permitted.
- Only 1 iron farm is allowed per loaded area (11x11 chunks).
- Players must request noAI zombies to replace regular zombies in iron farms to reduce lag.
- Iron farms may not be built within a player's base.
- Only 1 iron farm is allowed per loaded area (11x11 chunks).
- Gold farms using portals must be constructed in the designated Gold World at /warp gold, in compliance with all applicable rules posted within that area.
- Other types of gold farms that do not use portals may be built in the Nether so long as the constructing player(s) remain mindful of other building rules/regulations.
- Other types of gold farms that do not use portals may be built in the Nether so long as the constructing player(s) remain mindful of other building rules/regulations.
- A maximum of 36 villagers per iron farm is permitted.
- Lag, Redstone, and Entity Rules - Punishment Levels 0-3
- Purposefully generating lag by any means is strictly prohibited.
- Large disguises contribute to lag and are not allowed.
- Builds deemed excessively laggy by the staff team must be adjusted accordingly. Players are expected to fully cooperate in resolving lag-related issues.
- All Redstone builds must be adequately lit to prevent lag caused by lighting updates.
- Rapid fire or continuous pulse circuits must be turned off when not in use.
- Redstone clocks must not be left running unattended.
- Redstone clocks must not be left running unattended.
- Hopper lines must be covered with composters wherever possible to reduce lag.
- Water-based item transport is preferred over hoppers whenever feasible.
- Water-based item transport is preferred over hoppers whenever feasible.
- A maximum of four hopper minecarts is permitted per loaded area.
- Hopper minecarts must be placed by a staff member.
- Machines using hopper minecarts must feature a clear on/off switch and must remain off when not in use.
- Hopper minecarts must be placed by a staff member.
- A maximum of 16 hoppers per open catch sheet is allowed.
- A maximum of 400 hoppers is permitted per loaded area (11x11 chunks).
- A maximum of 64 furnaces is allowed per autosmelter.
- Flying machines are not permitted in public use warps or areas.
- Flying machines must be on timers and turned off when not in use.
- 0-tick farms are allowed as long as they do not utilize duping mechanics.
- A maximum of 40 mobs are allowed per chunk before they begin despawning.
- Players are permitted a maximum of 128 sheep, bees, or a combination of both, per loaded area (11x11 chunks)
- The total number of mobs in a loaded area (11x11 chunks) is limited to a maximum of 200.
- Maps and item frames count as entities and included in the mob maximum.
- Maps and item frames count as entities and included in the mob maximum.
- A maximum of 12 villagers is permitted per breeder. Baby villagers must be relocated promptly.
- Trading halls may not contain more than 150 villagers.
- Villagers are not allowed to be kept in any form at bases, towns, or shops.
- Large groups of villagers must be contained and may not be left to roam freely.
- Purposefully generating lag by any means is strictly prohibited.
- Player Warps & Removal of Builds
- Player warps may be purchased by those holding the [Member] rank or higher, or by any player with VIP status.
- Warp name transfers must be conducted through staff and cannot involve monetary transactions between players. Either the transferring or receiving player must pay the $100 relocation fee.
- Players are prohibited from purchasing warps for others who are ineligible to do so themselves.[*[VIP players cannot purchase warps at a discounted price on behalf of non-VIP players.
- Warp name transfers must be conducted through staff and cannot involve monetary transactions between players. Either the transferring or receiving player must pay the $100 relocation fee.
- Warp name reclamation may be requested only if the warp meets the criteria outlined in the Warp Reclamation Thread
- All requests for warp names reclamation must be submitted through theWarp Reclamation Thread. A staff member will confirm approval via a post on the thread.
- Players reclaiming warp names are required to pay the appropriate fee for setting a new warp.
- All requests for warp names reclamation must be submitted through theWarp Reclamation Thread. A staff member will confirm approval via a post on the thread.
- Warps that provide public services to players may be admin-claimed to save claim blocks provided they meet the criteria outlined in the Public Service Warp Thread.
- Requests for admin-claims on public service warps must be made via the Public Service Warp Thread. A staff member will confirm approval via a post on the thread.
- Requests for admin-claims on public service warps must be made via the Public Service Warp Thread. A staff member will confirm approval via a post on the thread.
- Noobs Huts and Claim Huts may only be removed if they meet the criteria specified in the Noob Hut Removal Request Thread and Claim Hut Removal Request Thread, respectively. Players are not permitted to remove these themselves and the removal must be carried out by a staff member.
- Builds constructed by a player who has been banned for over one year may be requested to be removed by a staff member regardless of its size to make room for rule-abiding players.
- Builds constructed by a player who has been banned for over one year may be requested to be removed by a staff member regardless of its size to make room for rule-abiding players.
- Players may request to have their builds be WorldEdited to a new location for a monetary fee by a staff member through the WorldEdit Request Thread. All requests must be posted on the thread, and a staff member will confirm completion or provide an explanation for denial.
- WorldEdit requests can only be made for player-placed blocks and cannot be used to alter or remove natural features of the landscape.
- WorldEdit requests can only be made for player-placed blocks and cannot be used to alter or remove natural features of the landscape.
- Player warps may be purchased by those holding the [Member] rank or higher, or by any player with VIP status.
- Player Towns
- Players must have a clearly posted set of rules for their town.
- Players residing in the town must agree to these rules prior to moving in.
- Players residing in the town must agree to these rules prior to moving in.
- Evictions must be processed by a staff member and may only be requested if a player's build clearly violates a town rule.
- Town rules related to evictions must be outlined in the posted rules.
- Town rules related to evictions must be outlined in the posted rules.
- If new rules are created after a player has moved into a town, the player must agree to the new rules before they apply to them.
- If eviction rules are not in place when a player moves into a town but are created afterward, and the player has not yet logged in to agree to them, a three-month offline standard will be enforced by staff before the build can be removed. For permanently banned players, the three-month standard does not apply and the build may be removed immediately. Town owners may ask a staff member the status of a player's ban to determine whether if it is permanent.
- If eviction rules are not in place when a player moves into a town but are created afterward, and the player has not yet logged in to agree to them, a three-month offline standard will be enforced by staff before the build can be removed. For permanently banned players, the three-month standard does not apply and the build may be removed immediately. Town owners may ask a staff member the status of a player's ban to determine whether if it is permanent.
- Rules must be posted on signs, not lecterns, to ensure proper tracking of revisions. Lecterns do not leave appropriate CoreProtect logs, making it impossible for staff to verify whether eviction rules were in place before or after a player moved in.
- Players must have a clearly posted set of rules for their town.
- Banned Player Conduct - Punishment Levels 1-3
- Banned players are allowed to continue posting on the forums or Official HomeTown Discord, as long as they adhere to the rules outlined in the Ban Appeal Format Thread.
- Banned players will be restricted from using the #server-chat channel of the Discord until their ban appeal is successful.
- Banned players may not use alternate accounts to circumvent the ban on their main account. The use of an alternate account will result in the alternate account being banned and additional punishment being applied to the main account.
- Players banned for ban evasion must appeal that on top of their original ban before they are permitted to return to the server.
- Players banned for ban evasion must appeal that on top of their original ban before they are permitted to return to the server.
- All ban appeals must be submitted in the Ban Appeals section of the forums following the rules specified in the Ban Appeal Format Thread.
- Banned players are prohibited from inquiring about or discussing their ban with staff members outside of the ban appeal process.
- Banned players may not request that other players discuss their ban or request an unban from staff members on their behalf.
- Players who believe they have been subjected to unfair treatment in any capacity are encouraged to escalate their concerns to another member of the staff team for review.
- Banned players are allowed to continue posting on the forums or Official HomeTown Discord, as long as they adhere to the rules outlined in the Ban Appeal Format Thread.
[*] Added rule 10b1. March 11th, 2025