These are not the rules. Read the rules here: Dark Gaming - Terraria Server Rules
This is a successor to an old topic I made in 2023, now summarizing using the new GPT-5 model. I bet it’s more accurate. You can find the old GPT-3 version of this topic here: AI-Summarized: Dark Gaming Server Rules
Summarized Rules:
Core Principles
- Respect, Maturity, Rationality – treat others fairly, act responsibly, and avoid disruptive behavior.
- If you don’t intend to offend, harm the server, or gain unfair advantages, you’re already following most rules.
General Rules
- Accountability – everyone is responsible for their own actions.
- Proof – only required for griefing.
- Community Protection – harassment, ruining others’ experiences, or aiding rule-breakers = ban.
- Warnings – only valid if issued by staff.
Chat Rules
- No Spam – text flood, caps abuse, repeated emotes/acronyms.
- No Hate Speech/Discrimination – racism, slurs = ban.
- Profanity – rare use only, never directed at players.
- No Divisive Topics – religion, politics, sexual content not allowed.
- No Impersonation – of players, staff, or server.
- English Only – required in public chat.
- Usernames – must follow chat rules (no slurs/profanity).
- No Advertising – other servers/IPs/domains.
- No Filter Evasion – bypassing spam/advertising filters = ban.
Griefing
- No Griefing – altering others’ builds without permission = permanent ban.
- Small Grief (≤15 blocks) = warning only.
- World Grief – random terrain destruction = ban.
PvP
- No Abusing Commands – only approved ones allowed.
- Teaming – must be agreed on by all online.
- No PvP Logging – leaving to avoid death = bannable.
PvE
- Most commands allowed, except certain buffs.
- No “owning” boss areas – they’re public.
Hacking/Exploits
- No Hacked/Modified Clients – except texture packs.
- No Exploits – abusing unintended mechanics = ban.
- Certain Items Banned – e.g., Christmas Hook, Fairy Glowstick (lag reasons).
Building
- No Racist/Religious/Sexual Builds – same treatment as chat violations.
- No Advertising Builds – deleted + ban.
Accounts
- One Account per Person – no alts.
- Unauthorized Use – report immediately.
- Accounts aren’t deleted unless staff decides.
Trading System
- No Boosting/Exploits – kill-farming, duping, etc.
- Abuse of Trading Commands = downgrade or ban.
GameModes
- Spectators – no interference.
- No AFK in Lobbies – unless group agrees.
- Command Restrictions – added if needed.
Survival
- No Scamming – unfair trades, lies = ban.
- Illegal Items – hacked/exploited = must be trashed.
- Statues/Wiring – must be controlled, not left running.
- No Bosses at Spawn – disrupts others.
- House Ownership – only tiles/containers are owned; farms/items are communal.
- Dungeon Rushing – no Dungeon loot before Skeletron (with limited exceptions).
Quick Reference (TL;DR with Emojis)
Be Respectful – no harassment, racism, or insults.
No Spam/Advertising – don’t flood chat, caps, or share IPs.
No Griefing – altering others’ builds = ban.
No Hacks/Exploits – no modified clients or dupes.
One Account Only – no alts or account sharing.
PvP/PvE Fair Play – don’t abuse commands or PvP-log.
Trading/Survival – no scamming, duping, or dungeon rushing.
Buildings/Usernames – no offensive or advertising content.