Everything you agree to the moment you join, in chat, on Discord, and in the water.
Read it once. We'll assume you did.
01
Chat Rules
Applies to all forms of communication across Drowned, including in-game chat, Discord, and any other official channel.
1.1
Do not be racist, bigoted, or homophobic.
1.2
Harassment, targeting, or disrespect toward other users or staff will not be tolerated.
1.3
Do not make inappropriate or disrespectful remarks about deceased individuals.
1.4
Do not be toxic (e.g., insulting your opponent after every round).
1.5
Any statements encouraging suicide, self-harm, or wishing serious harm upon another player are strictly prohibited. Jokes or casual references to suicide or self-harm are not allowed and may be punished depending on severity.
1.6
Do not spam or flood public chats with excessive, repeated, or overly long messages.
1.7
Creating or escalating unnecessary drama in public chats is not allowed.
1.8
Posting or sharing inappropriate, harmful, or malicious content is strictly prohibited. This includes any NSFW material.
1.9
Do not post any video links that are on other games/servers.
1.10
Do not violate the privacy of others.
1.11
Do not make false or harmful claims about any member of Drowned without clear and valid evidence.
1.12
Do not participate in real-world item selling.
1.13
Advertising any external product, service, server, or community is not allowed. This includes sharing server IPs, Discord invites, or promotional links.
1.14
Do not attempt to bypass the chat filter.
1.15
Any form of threats is strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, doxing, DDoS threats, swatting, or similar behavior, even if intended as a joke.
1.16
Do not directly message other players to advertise, promote, or invite them to external servers or communities.
02
General Rules
Applies across all Drowned platforms, including in-game, Discord, tickets, and any other official communication channel.
2.1
Do not lie to staff.
2.2
Do not blackmail or attempt to extort players or staff.
2.3
Do not evade punishments.
2.4
Do not associate yourself with players who are evading bans or are blacklisted. This can get you banned or blacklisted in association.
2.5
Creating, altering, or submitting falsified evidence against another user is strictly prohibited.
2.6
Do not reopen tickets that have already been resolved. This includes reopening appeals after a final decision has been made on the same punishment.
2.7
Do not impersonate staff members or other players.
2.8
Do not attempt to encourage or pressure others into breaking rules.
2.9
Respect staff decisions. Failure to comply with staff instructions may result in punishment.
03
Server Rules
Applies to gameplay across the Drowned network.
3.1
Do not use cheats or any banned modifications. Cheating includes any method or modification that provides an unfair advantage, even if not explicitly listed.
3.2
Do not use modifications that interfere with or manipulate how your client communicates with the server.
3.3
Drag clicking is permitted; however, players use this clicking method entirely at their own risk.
3.4
The use of VPNs, ExitLag, or similar connection-routing services is not allowed. Exceptions may be granted in certain cases but are not guaranteed. Open a ticket in Discord for details.
3.5
Do not use any method to connect using unsupported game versions or bypass server version restrictions, including tools such as ViaFabric, ViaForge, or Multiconnect.
3.6
Do not knowingly assist, cooperate with, or benefit from cheaters.
3.7
Do not exploit bugs or unintended game mechanics.
3.8
Loading in mass bots or intentionally causing server-side performance issues is not allowed.
3.9
Players who intentionally disrupt gameplay or give themselves an unfair advantage over others may be punished at staff discretion, even if the behavior is not explicitly listed above.
3.10
Account sharing is strictly prohibited. If caught, all associated accounts may be subject to an SR reset.
3.11
Do not have an objectionable Minecraft name or skin.
3.12
Do not create racist or offensive builds or signs.
3.13
Do not constantly avoid or refuse to meaningfully engage in combat. This means intentionally running, hiding, or camping in hard-to-reach areas to stall the game or avoid losing. Temporarily healing, repositioning, or kiting is allowed.
3.14
Do not misuse /helpop, /request, or /report. These commands are intended only for legitimate assistance or reporting. Misuse will result in punishment.
3.15
If your account is compromised, we will not restore any lost progress, including (but not limited to) SR, stats, or other data.
3.16
All purchases made through the Drowned store are final. Chargebacks will result in a blacklist from Drowned until the issue is resolved. Purchases must be made using your own funds or with explicit parent or guardian permission.
04
Modifications
Mods are used at your own risk. If a mod provides any unfair advantage, it is not allowed. Claiming uncertainty is not a valid excuse.