Server Rules (2019)

Basic Rules

 * Don't hack or use questionable clients


 * Don't dox people under ANY circumstances
 * Don't grief (minimal destruction is okay during raids)
 * Don't ask for items or benefits
 * Don't spam
 * Keep your faction name & desc roleplay appropriate
 * Be patient and respectful towards admins over requests.

Expanded Rules
These rules go into further depth about what isn't and is allowed on the server. Note that many of these rules are subject to change based on the best intention of the admins, and the context of a given situation. Generally, however, these rules will be enforced as fairly as possible. Please consult CarChuck if you are unsure about anything in particular.

If you do not follow these rules you will be temp banned, and promptly banned if the violation is reoccurring. That being said, the Paradigm staff is pretty generous and understanding.

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Rules About War
War: A state of military conflict between two opposing factions. -
 * 1) When two factions are enemies, they are de facto at war. Until these two factions are in a state of neutrality, or any other relation, they will remain in a state of war.

Rules About Raiding
Raiding: An explicit attack on one's enemy with the intention of stealing items en masse, or claiming over and conquering their land.

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Griefing: The overt and excessive destruction of another faction's territory, insofar that a structure or landscape is destroyed enough so to make repair difficult. (If it takes more than a half-hour to fix, it's griefing). (3.1) You intend on reaching territory or items that are otherwise inaccessible by walls, chests, etc.
 * 1) We advise you to consult with an admin (CarChuck) before you declare war.
 * 2) While raiding, you may destroy enemy territory with TNT or other means ONLY if:

(3.2) The destruction is contained, and you do not grief inexplicitly.
 * 1) While raiding, you may claim over enemy territory. However, it is expected that:

(4.1) The structures and landscape that existed before being claimed are to remain intact.

(4.2) The land is returned to the enemy faction once the war is over, and both factions are no longer enemies.

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Rules About Factions
Paradigm is a roleplaying server, and so roleplay is expected to some degree. Thus, your faction must reflect this. To have a roleplay appropriate faction, you must ensure that:
 * Your faction name reflects a valid name for a nation, state, empire or supernational union. Acronyms are also acceptable, so long as the entire name reflects the aforementioned rule.

e.g. Valid names: Swadalia, Imperia, France, USC (United Socialist Commonwealth), NewHalifax

e.g. Invalid names: NiggaKillerz, DOFH (Dicks out for Harambe), Bloods, TheCommunists.
 * Your faction must also have a faction description (use /f desc) that reflects it. You may (and should) include your faction's government type, its economic system, its culture, and its military aims.