PMBTEXAS Server Rules

To ensure a fair and enjoyable experience for all players, please follow these community guidelines. Rules are enforced by our moderation team to maintain a positive gaming environment.

Updated: March 2025
Ignorance is not an excuse
Staff decisions are final

General Rules

These rules apply to all players at all times on the PMBTEXAS network.

Respect All Players & Staff

SEVERE

Treat all players and staff members with respect. Harassment, bullying, discrimination, hate speech, or personal attacks will not be tolerated.

Examples:

  • Racial, ethnic, or gender-based slurs
  • Targeted harassment of specific players
  • Threatening real-life harm
  • Personal attacks against staff members
Penalty: 7-day to permanent ban depending on severity

No Advertising

HIGH

Do not advertise other servers, websites, products, or services in any form (chat, signs, books, usernames, etc.) without explicit staff permission.

Examples:

  • "Join server.example.com for better gameplay!"
  • Placing signs with Discord links to other communities
  • PMing players with advertisements
  • Usernames containing other server IPs
Penalty: 30-day ban for first offense, permanent for second

Age Requirement

MEDIUM

Players must be 13 years or older to play on PMBTEXAS servers, in compliance with Minecraft's Terms of Service and COPPA regulations.

Penalty: Account termination if underage is discovered

Chat & Behavior Rules

Guidelines for communication and player interaction across all platforms.

No Inappropriate Content

SEVERE

Do not share NSFW (Not Safe For Work), explicit, or otherwise inappropriate content in chat, signs, books, builds, or usernames.

Examples:

  • Sexually explicit language or imagery
  • Graphic violence or gore depictions
  • Drug references or promotion
  • Inappropriate builds visible to public
Penalty: 14-day ban minimum, permanent for severe cases

No Spamming

HIGH

Do not flood chat with repetitive messages, excessive capitalization, or random characters. This includes chat, signs, and command usage.

Examples:

  • Sending the same message multiple times
  • Excessive use of ALL CAPS
  • Random character spam (asdfghjkl)
  • Abusing command systems repeatedly
Penalty: 1-hour mute for first offense, increasing with repeat violations

English Only in Public Chat

LOW

Use English in public chat channels to ensure staff can moderate effectively. Other languages are permitted in private messages and party chat.

Penalty: Warning, then temporary mute

Gameplay Rules

Rules specific to in-game activities and competitive play.

No Griefing

SEVERE

Do not intentionally destroy, modify, or steal from other players' builds without explicit permission. This includes unprotected builds.

Examples:

  • Destroying someone's house or farm
  • Stealing items from chests
  • Placing offensive blocks on others' builds
  • Using TNT or lava near others' property
Penalty: 7-day ban + rollback for first offense, permanent for repeat offenders

No Exploiting Bugs

HIGH

Do not exploit bugs, glitches, or unintended game mechanics for personal gain. Report any bugs you discover to staff immediately.

Examples:

  • Duplicating items using bugs
  • Using glitches to access restricted areas
  • Exploiting lag for advantage in PvP
  • Using broken economy mechanics
Penalty: 30-day ban and item removal

Respect PvP Rules

MEDIUM

Follow specific PvP rules for each game mode. No spawn camping, teaming in solo modes, or using unfair advantages.

Penalty: Warning, then temporary PvP ban or game mode restriction

Mods & Client Rules

Guidelines for allowed and disallowed modifications to Minecraft.

No Unfair Advantages

SEVERE

Do not use any client modifications that provide unfair advantages over vanilla gameplay. This includes hacked clients, X-ray, auto-clickers, etc.

Disallowed Examples:

  • X-ray texture packs or mods
  • Kill aura or aim assist
  • Auto-mining or auto-fishing
  • Speed hacks or fly mods
  • Reach extensions
Penalty: Permanent ban - no appeals for hacked clients

Allowed Modifications

LOW

The following modifications are allowed on PMBTEXAS servers:

Allowed Examples:

  • OptiFine (for performance)
  • Minimaps (without entity radar)
  • Toggle sprint/sneak
  • Armor and effect status HUDs
  • Inventory management helpers
  • Official PMBTEXAS modpack

Economy & Trading Rules

Rules for in-game economy, trading, and marketplace activities.

No Real Money Trading (RMT)

SEVERE

Do not buy, sell, or trade in-game items, currency, or accounts for real money. All transactions must stay within the game economy.

Examples:

  • "Selling diamonds for $5 PayPal"
  • Trading accounts for real currency
  • Offering real money for in-game ranks
  • Third-party gold farming services
Penalty: Permanent ban for all involved accounts

No Scamming

HIGH

Do not attempt to scam or deceive other players in trades. All trades should be fair and transparent.

Examples:

  • Promising items you don't deliver
  • Using fake items or renamed blocks
  • Bait-and-switch tactics
  • Exploiting trade system bugs
Penalty: 30-day ban + item restoration for victims

Technical Rules

Rules regarding server performance, connections, and technical limitations.

No Lag Machines

HIGH

Do not create contraptions designed to intentionally lag or crash the server. This includes excessive redstone clocks, entity cramming, etc.

Examples:

  • Rapid-fire redstone clocks
  • Massive mob farms without limits
  • Excessive item entity spawning
  • Chunk-loading exploit machines
Penalty: 7-day ban + machine removal

Account Responsibility

MEDIUM

You are responsible for all actions taken on your account. Account sharing is allowed but any violations on your account are your responsibility.

Penalty: Punishments apply to the account regardless of who was playing

Punishment System

Warning

First offenses for minor rules. Serves as a notification to stop the behavior.

Mute

Chat restrictions for spamming, minor harassment, or inappropriate language.

Kick

Temporary removal from server for disruptive behavior or minor violations.

Ban

Temporary or permanent removal for serious violations or repeat offenses.

Punishments escalate based on severity and frequency of violations.

Punishment Appeals

If you believe you were punished unfairly or wish to appeal a ban, you can submit an appeal on our Discord server. Be honest, provide evidence if available, and explain why you should be unbanned. False appeals or lack of remorse will result in denial.

Appeal on Discord