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<div class="vc-title">VindexCraft Server Rules</div> | <div class="vc-title">VindexCraft Server Rules</div> | ||
<div class="vc-meta">This document is being updated by the <span class="vc-staff">Staff Team</span>.<br />Last Update – | <div class="vc-meta">This document is being updated by the <span class="vc-staff">Staff Team</span>.<br />Last Update – 28 February 2026</div> | ||
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Please note that every scenario is different and unique. While you will typically receive a punishment for breaking a rule as written here, it is ultimately up to the moderator’s discretion to determine the appropriate punishment based on context, history and severity. | Please note that every scenario is different and unique. While you will typically receive a punishment for breaking a rule as written here, it is ultimately up to the moderator’s discretion to determine the appropriate punishment based on context, history and severity. | ||
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VindexCraft is a very unique place and some scenarios for rules may not be listed here but have been clarified by the | VindexCraft is a very unique place and some scenarios for rules may not be listed here but have been clarified by the Administrator+ before. If you are confused about any rule or think a rule is missing, please let us know. | ||
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=== Rule (1.1) - Hacking === | === Rule (1.1) - Hacking / Cheating === | ||
It is strictly prohibited to utilize any form of cheats or hacks. No matter what the circumstances are, any utilization of them will result in the user being banned. | It is strictly prohibited to utilize any form of cheats or hacks. No matter what the circumstances are, any utilization of them will result in the user being banned. | ||
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=== Rule (1.4) - Abusing | === Rule (1.4) - Abusing Leadership Permissions And Privileges === | ||
It is prohibited to abuse | It is prohibited to abuse leadership permissions and privileges. This includes but '''is not limited to''', | ||
* '''Abusing handcuffs to purposefully make false arrests.''' | * '''Abusing handcuffs to purposefully make false arrests.''' | ||
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Appointing more than the maximum amount for a job will be considered abuse too. <s>Below are the maximum amounts</s> | Appointing more than the maximum amount for a job will be considered abuse too. <s>Below are the maximum amounts</s> | ||
[VIA] - 5 | |||
[Deputy] - 2 | |||
[AssociateJustice] - 2 | |||
[DistrictJudge] - 3 | |||
Will be dealt with on a case by case basis | Will be dealt with on a case by case basis | ||
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* '''No warrant shall exceed one hour in length''' | * '''No warrant shall exceed one hour in length''' | ||
* '''Warrants must be approved by a judge before being granted, exceptions being hostage situations and detaining a wanted person who is located inside a locked or otherwise inaccessible building. In cases such as this, warrants should be marked clearly with reasons such as "Hostage Situation" or "Attempting to detain individual barricaded inside"''' | * '''Warrants must be approved by a judge before being granted, exceptions being hostage situations and detaining a wanted person who is located inside a locked or otherwise inaccessible building. In cases such as this, warrants should be marked clearly with reasons such as "Hostage Situation" or "Attempting to detain individual barricaded inside"''' | ||
* '''Under no circumstances should warrants on government buildings take place unless approved by the owner of said building or | * '''Under no circumstances should warrants on government buildings take place unless approved by the owner of said building or Administrator+''' | ||
* '''Under no circumstances shall a warrant be granted on the VIA HQ (viahq) or the Archives building (nara)''' | * '''Under no circumstances shall a warrant be granted on the VIA HQ (viahq) or the Archives building (nara)''' | ||
* '''It shall be considered abuse to grant your own warrants''' | * '''It shall be considered abuse to grant your own warrants''' | ||
* '''Under no circumstances should a warrant be granted on foreign nations, including their embassies or regions outside the mainland of Vindex such as islands or oil rigs.''' | * '''Under no circumstances should a warrant be granted on foreign nations, including their embassies or regions outside the mainland of Vindex such as islands or oil rigs.''' | ||
* '''No criminal leader shall fire any of their members unless they are actively working against the own organization (e.g spies for government or killing members).''' | |||
* '''No criminal leader shall fire any members to actively meddle or otherwise influence elections for crime leaders.''' | |||
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=== Rule (1.5) - Multiple Appointed Jobs === | === Rule (1.5) - Multiple Appointed Jobs === | ||
'''You can only have 1 leadership/appointment only job at a time (across all of your accounts), this does not include foreign nations, criminal elections or untagged positions. A list of positions this includes can be found below.''' | '''You can only have 1 leadership/appointment only job at a time (across all of your accounts), this does not include foreign nations, criminal elections or untagged positions. A list of positions this includes can be found below.''' | ||
* President | |||
* Vice-President | |||
* VIA Director | |||
* Secretary of State | |||
* Secretary of Defense | |||
* Secretary of the Treasury | |||
* Secretary of HHS | |||
* Attorney General | |||
* National Security Advisor | |||
* Chief of Staff | |||
* Press Secretary | |||
* Governors | |||
* Secret Service Leader | |||
* DEA Leader | |||
* Bank Manager | |||
* Surgeon General | |||
* Chief Physician | |||
* CSA | |||
* VCSA | |||
* CNO | |||
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=== Rule (1. | === Rule (1.6) - Court Cases === | ||
Leaving an in-game court case without permission from the Judge or a Staff Member, in an attempt to evade the proceedings, will result in a ban. This only applies if the departure was intentional to evade the proceedings and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. | Leaving an in-game court case without permission from the Judge or a Staff Member, in an attempt to evade the proceedings, will result in a ban. This only applies if the departure was intentional to evade the proceedings and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. | ||
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=== Rule (1.7) - Evasion === | === Rule (1.7) - Evasion === | ||
If you’re banned and you are caught on an alternative account, that account will be banned and, if applicable, your temp ban will | If you’re banned and you are caught on an alternative account, that account will be banned and, if applicable, your temp ban will be also applied to your alternative account(s). | ||
This does not apply to ‘account bound’ bans such as inappropriate skins/names. | This does not apply to ‘account bound’ bans such as inappropriate skins/names. | ||
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=== Rule (1.8) - Violations Of Property Rules (Major) === | === Rule (1.8) - Violations Of Property Rules (Major) === | ||
If you have broken a serious or wide variety of property rules you will be banned | If you have broken a serious or wide variety of property rules you will be banned, risk losing that property, or your property will be rolled back. All violations listed here will be reviewed on a case by case basis. | ||
* '''Properties are zoned in residential, mixed, or commercial properties, please use the appropriate properties for shops and housing.''' | * '''Properties are zoned in residential, mixed, or commercial properties, please use the appropriate properties for shops and housing.''' | ||
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* '''Only large houses and skyscrapers may have a helipad.''' | * '''Only large houses and skyscrapers may have a helipad.''' | ||
* '''Property sniping is prohibited. This is only for when the owner of a property and a buyer have an agreement and put the property up for sale and someone snipes it. Rented properties do not count.''' | * '''Property sniping is prohibited. This is only for when the owner of a property and a buyer have an agreement and put the property up for sale and someone snipes it. Rented properties do not count.''' | ||
* '''Display of offensive symbols or listing offensive content on a sign is strictly prohibited and may result in an instant ban if not removed upon request.''' | |||
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Penalization may start off as a warning but depending on the severity and excessiveness of the situation much more serious actions could be taken, this will be up to the moderator handling the case. | Penalization may start off as a warning but depending on the severity and excessiveness of the situation much more serious actions could be taken, this will be up to the moderator handling the case. | ||
If a player asks you to cease behavior perceived as disrespect, bully, intimidation or harassment please do not interact with them any further with the same behavior. | |||
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* '''Scamming another player into giving you or another their property is against the rules. This includes everything from deception, to falsifying contracts, to not upholding contracts and will be dealt with by staff on a case by case basis.''' | * '''Scamming another player into giving you or another their property is against the rules. This includes everything from deception, to falsifying contracts, to not upholding contracts and will be dealt with by staff on a case by case basis.''' | ||
* '''Using a chest shop to scam players into accidentally clicking it for large sums of money is not allowed. This will be dealt with by staff on a case by case basis.''' | * '''Using a chest shop to scam players into accidentally clicking it for large sums of money is not allowed. This will be dealt with by staff on a case by case basis.''' | ||
** '''This includes baiting shops that sell for a smaller sum (i.e 10k) that are intentionally placed in areas where they are hard to avoid''' | ** '''This includes baiting shops that sell for a smaller sum (i.e 10k) that are intentionally placed in areas where they are hard to avoid.''' | ||
*'''Knowingly rigging a casino machine in a player operated Casino is strictly prohibited.''' | |||
*'''Verbally agreeing to gambling via /roll is binding. Not complying after losing is prohibited. If you agreed to a roll bet knowingly with an insufficient balance is prohibited.''' | |||
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=== Rule (2.2) - Use Of Offensive Language === | === Rule (2.2) - Use Of Offensive Language (In-game + Discord Chat & VC) === | ||
It is strictly prohibited to use socially offensive language. Accordingly, language use that is deemed impolite, rude, indecent, or culturally offensive; It can show a debasement of someone or something, or be considered an expression of strong and negative feeling towards something. | It is strictly prohibited to use socially offensive language. Accordingly, language use that is deemed impolite, rude, indecent, or culturally offensive; It can show a debasement of someone or something, or be considered an expression of strong and negative feeling towards something. | ||
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Additionally, mocking religion and/or minorities will fall under this rule and will have you punished accordingly | Additionally, mocking religion and/or minorities will fall under this rule and will have you punished accordingly | ||
[!] This rule varies from a warning to ban depending on the context and severity. | [!] This rule varies from a warning to ban depending on the context and severity. Slurs of any kind will result in an instant temp ban. | ||
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Inappropriate callsigns within the 911b plugin will be counted as a chat offense, depending on the severity this can raise to a ban. This includes actual offensive language, not joke callsigns. That is up to the Police Chief to enforce. | Inappropriate callsigns within the 911b plugin will be counted as a chat offense, depending on the severity this can raise to a ban. This includes actual offensive language, not joke callsigns. That is up to the Police Chief to enforce. | ||
Heated arguments should be avoided in global at all costs. If an argument gets out of hand and either or both parties continue to engage in global punishments may be issued. | |||
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This will usually be a warning and then a ban until the skin is changed. | This will usually be a warning and then a ban until the skin is changed. | ||
Any username or skin which may represent controversial politics or spark conversations of such shall be deemed a violation under this rule. | |||
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Additionally, law enforcement cannot force someone to send a picture of their inventory or ender chests. | Additionally, law enforcement cannot force someone to send a picture of their inventory or ender chests. | ||
Cuffing players in safezones such as spawn is prohibited. | |||
==== Rule (2.8.2) - Fail Roleplay: Criminal Behaviour ==== | ==== Rule (2.8.2) - Fail Roleplay: Criminal Behaviour ==== | ||
Cop baiting is defined as the intentional use of actions, words, phrases and/or connotations to falsely provoke a law enforcement response for the purpose of entering combat against them and not the intention to roleplay. This is considered fail rp. | Cop baiting is defined as the intentional use of actions, words, phrases and/or connotations to falsely provoke a law enforcement response for the purpose of entering combat against them and not the intention to roleplay. This is considered fail rp. | ||
Moderators+ can check your ender chest if asked to, immediately comply with a moderator's order to hand over those items to law enforcement if searched including your inventory. | |||
Kidnapping players, causing sickness, causing injury or other harm in safezones such as spawn is prohibited. | |||
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You may not kill the law enforcement prematurely if they are on the bank street, they must be inside of the bank and you must announce within RP that you are robbing the bank before killing. | You may not kill the law enforcement prematurely if they are on the bank street, they must be inside of the bank and you must announce within RP that you are robbing the bank before killing. | ||
You can only proceed with the bank robbery when there’s 30 seconds before the bank can be robbed | You can only proceed with the bank robbery when there’s 30 seconds before the bank can be robbed and at least 2 members of law enforcement are online of the country you are committing the crime in. | ||
This specifically means | This specifically means Guard Captain, Prison Guards, do not count towards this rule and are not allowed to participate in bank robberies. Their jurisdiction is around and inside prison ONLY. Police Pilots and Dispatchers also do not count. | ||
==== Clause (4) - Revenge Kill ==== | ==== Clause (4) - Revenge Kill ==== | ||
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It will be considered RDM to kill the Hostage if the ransom is paid. | It will be considered RDM to kill the Hostage if the ransom is paid. | ||
In order to take a hostage at least 2 members of law enforcement (not including | In order to take a hostage at least 2 members of law enforcement of the country you are committing the crime in (not including Guard Captain, Prison Guard) must be online and the player but be actively aware they are being taken hostage (Not AFK). | ||
Upon taking a hostage you must use /radio to state the location of the hostage and the amount required for their release. | Upon taking a hostage you must use /radio to state the location of the hostage and the amount required for their release. | ||
You are allowed to kill law enforcement if they enter the property and attempt to rescue the hostage. | You are allowed to kill law enforcement if they enter the property and attempt to rescue the hostage. | ||
No matter the amount of kidnappers, hostages may choose one kidnapper to roll against. If the hostage wins the roll they are allowed to successfully run away from the hostage situation, where as if they lose they may continue to be taken hostage. This can only be done once. | |||
A hostage situation may not last more than 10 minutes after arrival at the final destination. Prolonged driving to loophole this rule is prohibited. For rule purposes this includes when the government takes someone into custody. If a crime was committed the government may arrest someone after holding them in custody. | |||
==== Clause (9) - Arson, FF and EMTs ==== | ==== Clause (9) - Arson, FF and EMTs ==== | ||
You cannot kill someone who is putting out fire (Applies to FF and EMS) | You cannot kill someone who is putting out fire (Applies to FF and EMS) | ||
You cannot kill someone who is reviving a knocked patient. (Applies to EMS and Surgeons) | You cannot kill someone who is reviving a knocked patient '''EVEN IF THEY ARE ENEMIES'''. (Applies to EMS and Surgeons) | ||
You can kill someone who is committing arson (as an act of vigilantism, see vigilantism rule) | You can kill someone who is committing arson (as an act of vigilantism, see vigilantism rule) | ||
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Attacks do not require the other side's consent and can last up to 30 minutes or until the attackers surrender. | Attacks do not require the other side's consent and can last up to 30 minutes or until the attackers surrender. | ||
No tasers are allowed to be used during an attack and no arrests or handcuffing can be made to take someone into custody. If a criminal has not died during the entire time the attack was going on, they may be placed on the wanted list once the attack concludes. | |||
Defense side must have at least 2 members online (See below to see the main defense for each building) (This does not include any departments that are permitted to help) | Defense side must have at least 2 members online (See below to see the main defense for each building) (This does not include any departments that are permitted to help) | ||
The following buildings can be attacked | The following buildings can be '''attacked:''' | ||
> The White House (SS) | > The White House (SS) | ||
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''Some noticeable changes from the old rules to clear confusion..'' | ''Some noticeable changes from the old rules to clear confusion..'' | ||
''- | '''''- Usage of the following kits are allowed narcotics, potions, bombs'' | ||
''- Contention is no longer a thing, staff will not be deciding a winner'' | ''- Contention is no longer a thing, staff will not be deciding a winner'' | ||
''- There are no capture points, just the building'' | ''- There are no capture points, just the building'' | ||
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''- You must still announce you are attacking through radio, however this does not have to be 5 minutes before and can be when you arrive'' | ''- You must still announce you are attacking through radio, however this does not have to be 5 minutes before and can be when you arrive'' | ||
''- Setting homes on the attacked/invaded building is still not permitted'' | ''- Setting homes on the attacked/invaded building is still not permitted'' | ||
''- Doors do not have to be opened, work with the space you have'' | ''- Doors do not have to be opened, work with the space you have.''''' | ||
The government may attack criminal installations under the same provisions and requirements for criminal attacks. | |||
The following buildings can be '''invaded and attacked:''' | |||
> Rebel Island (Rebels), La Banda (Gangsters), Little Italy (Mobsters) | |||
Warrants may not be used for any kind of attacks or invasions. | |||
==== Clause (13) - Political Assassinations ==== | ==== Clause (13) - Political Assassinations ==== | ||
Certain high rankings job do not require a bounty on them to assassinate | Certain high rankings job do not require a bounty on them to assassinate. | ||
* President | |||
* Vice-President | |||
* VIA Director | |||
* Secretary of State | |||
* Secretary of Defense | |||
* Secretary of the Treasury | |||
* Secretary of HHS | |||
* Attorney General | |||
* National Security Advisor | |||
* Chief of Staff | |||
* Press Secretary | |||
* Governors | |||
<nowiki>**</nowiki>THIS CLAUSE CAN ONLY BE TRIGGERED IF THE LISTED HIGH RANK IS BEING ACTIVELY PROTECTED BY THE SECRET SERVICE OR OTHER PROTECTIVE DETAIL SUCH AS MILITARY OR POLICE.** | |||
'''Clause (14) - Knocking''' | |||
Knocking someone for no reason is prohibited. A person may revenge kill you if you have knocked them out. | |||
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=== Rule (2.12) - New Life Rules === | === Rule (2.12) - New Life Rules === | ||
When a person dies everything from their past life is removed, including their wanted status and crimes committed, however you are not allowed to interact with the people who killed you or the people who witnessed you dying for 5 minutes | When a person dies everything from their past life is removed, including their wanted status and crimes committed, however you are not allowed to interact with the people who killed you or the people who witnessed you dying for 5 minutes. You cannot remember anything from your past life, from things that you did to the person who killed you. | ||
These are exempt during a court proceeding, except in cases of murder; the victim(s) of murder are not allowed to interfere or contribute to their own case. | These are exempt during a court proceeding, except in cases of murder; the victim(s) of murder are not allowed to interfere or contribute to their own case. | ||
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To declare a war, there must be at least 4 members of the military, as well as the head of state or government on from both nations | To declare a war, there must be at least 4 members of the military, as well as the head of state or government on from both nations | ||
Wars must be approved by the | Wars must be approved by the Administrator+ | ||
Kill on Sight is not allowed for any members of a foreign nation | Kill on Sight is not allowed for any members of a foreign nation | ||
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=== Rule (3.2) - AFK Farming === | === Rule (3.2) - AFK Farming === | ||
AFK Farming / Going AFK for an extended period of time is no longer against the rules. It is however against the rules to use a macro while AFK, or to use any device that simulates motion while you are afk; doing so will be considered a violation of Rule 1.1. | |||
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