BlackstoneMCBlackburn High School's Minecraft Hub Since 2024

BlackstoneMC Rules and Conduct

Here at BlackstoneMC, we value our members. Which means the decisions we make will always be in favour of our members. This also means that we take our rules very seriously.

Even though we are a semi-anarchy server, we still enforce strict punishments to those who still fail to follow our conduct. It really does not require any extra effort to simply follow the rules. Our punishment conduct is created in a way that makes it so that there are no inconveniences to those who abide by the rules. There are no strict anti-cheats, no item caps or limits, and full freedom to what you can build or do, really.

In summary, it takes more effort to break rules, than to follow them. So why not just abide by them?

If you are worried about accidentally breaking rules, or unsure about what the current conduct includes, it doesn't hurt to just scan roughly below.

  1. Use Common Sense

    Just use common sense. If the rules are not clear cut, use your reasoning to decide whether or not what you choose to do will get you punished. Regardless of whether an action is listed in the rules, if you perform it, it is still punishable.

  2. All Discord Rules Apply

    All Discord Media Rules apply. Meaning you can't send racist slurs, or ASCII swastikas in chat. You can absolutely be banned for behaviour like this.

  3. No Repeated Killing Without Consent

    Most cases of repeated killing are non-consensual anyway. Please refrain from repeatedly killing or flooding the chat with kill messages. You can still be punished for repeated killing even if the victim is in on it.

  4. Keep Voice Chat Appropriate

    While Voice Chat is harder to moderate, if we receive any clips or inappropriate conduct within Voice Chat, you can still be punished.

  5. No Use of Illegal Modifications or Cheats

    We get that people use mods. Mods like Sodium, Appleskin, InventoryHUD improve quality of life. However, we draw the line when modifications cause actions that are not possible in vanilla- and create an unfair advantage space to other players. These could include:

    • Mods that modify mouse and keyboard functions (MouseTweaks, Snaptap)
    • Mods that automate mouse and keyboard functions (ClientCore, ClickCrystals)
    • Mods that block player packets (OpSec, PacketWL)
    • Mods that modify player packets (Dupe Utils, Inventory Profiles Next)
    • Mods that are openly advertised as cheats (Meteor, Wurst)
    • Mods that are designed to be hidden or undetectable (Prestige, Ghoxus)
    • Mods that alter textures in a malicious way (X-Ray Ultimate, Obvious Invis)
    • Mods that reveal live locations of entities or structures (ESP, Xaero's Minimap)
    • Mods that are known to be abused (Freecam, Chunk Animator)
    • OR any mod that gives any sort of advantage to players- private mods with similar properties are also punishable

  6. No Exploitation of Unintentional Bugs

    Exploiting bugs to the point where it gives you an advantage is seen as equivalent to cheating, and therefore will have the same punishments and severity as a cheating case.

  7. Avoid Chat Spam or Impulse Profanity

    We've all had moments where we wanna say the worst word we can think of. In your head, it's a thought. Out here, and it's a hate crime. Please refrain, and think before you speak.

  8. Breaking IOUs Are Enforced

    Breaking IOUs are completely enforced on this server. IOUs are signed books with agreements written within that is bound to the user who signed it until the favour has been completed. IOUs cannot be Discord screenshots, verbal claims or anything that isn't an in-game signed book. Failing to follow through to an IOU can result in a punishment.

  9. No Use of Illegal or Intentionally Unobtainable Items

    A good example of this, is the Mace. Using items like these without permission or intention from staff falls under bug exploitation, and will be punished.

  10. Griefing is Deeply Prohibited

    Builds and personal projects are the heart of this server. The intentional destruction of other peoples' work will result in a permanent or month-long ban. We will not give second chances. We have saved CoreProtect backups- so don't worry builds can be recovered.

  11. No Attacking/Killing Players Who Aren't Interested in PVP

    Attacking peaceful players who clearly are not prepared for a fight or are not interested in fighting can lead to punishment under specific circumstances.

  12. No Illegal or Obscene Builds

    Inappropriately themed builds, like penises made from obsidian, or illegal builds such as lag machines are prohibited under all circumstances, and players responsible will be punished.

  13. No Destructive Forms of Combat

    Weapons such as Crystals, Anchors, Carts and Beds (used for combat) are prohibited. These items destroy builds, and create toxic, competitive environments.

Always remember, if unsure, assume not.