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== Goals of the Rules ==

The goals of the rules are:

# To build a positive and supportive in-game community; and
# To keep the server stable and fun for all players.

Therefore, the rules in a nutshell: Pay respect, be empathic, and have fun!

If a rule prevents you from achieving the goals, use common sense and ignore it when needed.

== General Rules ==

These rules are fundamental rules of the server. Players should follow them most of the time.
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# <translate>Be a good part of the community. No bullying, harassment, racism, homophobia, threats, hacking, libel, doxxing, or other similar behavior.</translate>
# <translate>This server is hosted in [[:w:Hong Kong|Hong Kong SAR]]. Any illegal activity will be banned.</translate>
# <translate>No destroying nor stealing other player's property without their consent.</translate>
# <translate>Replant any crops and trees you harvest in [[public farm|public farms]].</translate>
# <translate>Protect your buildings. However, avoid excess protecting.</translate>
# <translate>Avoid building lag sources, e.g. high-frequency [[Luacontrollers]].</translate>
# <translate>No spamming, begging, or game-unrelated advertising. This includes via the chatroom, signs displaying text, etc.</translate>
# <translate>Do not needlessly cuss.</translate>
# <translate>Avoid controversial topics, i.n. politics.</translate>
# <translate>The decisions of the server owner are final. The server owner may authorize other players to exercise one or more functions.</translate>

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== Moderation Team ==
{{see also|Special:MyLanguage/Moderation Team{{!}}Moderation Team}}

These rules defines the composition and the duties of moderators.
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# <translate>Moderators are the server owner and players appointed by the server owner.</translate>
# <translate>The duties of moderators are:</translate>
## <translate>To enforce the rules;</translate>
## <translate>To maintain order on the server; and</translate>
## <translate>To assist other players.</translate>
# <translate>For exercising moderation actions (kicking, banning, jailing):</translate>
## <translate>The action should, while achieving the goal, deal with minimum impact on the involved players and the community; and</translate>
## <translate>(If done by a non-owner moderator) After such actions, the actor should inform the server owner immediately.</translate>
# <translate>All judgments shall be recorded.</translate>
# <translate>Any players unsatisfied with the decision of moderators should contact the server owner.</translate>

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== Building Tips ==

These are recommendations of buildings.
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# <translate>Avoid [[cobbleboxes]]. Cobbleboxes are buildings lacking variations in building materials and appearance, usually built with cobblestones. Use circular saws to shape materials, and use different materials.</translate>
# <translate>Leave at least 2 blocks of clearance above the water surface to allow boats to pass.</translate>
# <translate>Respect natural landscapes whenever possible. If the landscape is damaged, reshape it so that it looks reasonable.</translate>

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== Subsidiary Rules ==
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# <translate>The server owner may establish, modify, or repeal subsidiary rules. Subsidiary rules are part of the rules.</translate>
# <translate>Subsidiary rules are not necessary server-wide.</translate>
# <translate>The following subsidiary rules are in effect:</translate>
## [[Special:MyLanguage/Moderation:Rules/Regional Rules of Spawn South|<translate>Regional Rules of Spawn South</translate>]]
## [[Special:MyLanguage/Moderation:Rules/Regional Rules of SmushyVille|<translate>Regional Rules of SmushyVille</translate>]]
## [[Special:MyLanguage/Moderation:Rules/Rules of Succession (1F616EMO)|<translate>Rules of Succession (1F616EMO)</translate>]]