ARK Server Rules

🦖 Main Rules

• No progressing other tribes unless they are on the same content level or boss fight stage. This keeps progression fair and prevents tribes from being boosted beyond their current state.
• Players may not attend Origin or higher boss fights without angelic or demonic tames.
• No logging out inside another player's base without consent. No warning will be given; tames and players may be killed.
• Boss cages will be provided by the server. Do not build your own boss fight cage.
• Human is not a proper character name. If your name is Human, staff may force-change it. To request a name change, open a support ticket.

1. PvE Means PvE

• No griefing.
• No blocking player bases, resources, caves, obelisks, terminals, artifact areas, mission zones, or important access points.
• No trapping other players without consent.
• No intentionally dragging wild dinos to player bases.
• No actions meant to ruin another player's experience.

2. Base Building Rules

• Do not pillar spam.
• Do not structure spam, foundation spam, or leave abandoned clutter around the map.
• Do not block major resource spawns.
• Do not build too close to another player without permission.
• Keep builds reasonable. Excessive lag structures may be removed by staff.
• Clean up temporary structures, event builds, taming traps, and unused builds.

3. Taming & Dino Etiquette

• Do not steal tames.
• Do not interfere with someone actively taming.
• Do not trap, block, or sabotage another player's tame.
• Unclaimed dinos may be removed after warning.

4. Community Resource Respect

• Leave public areas usable for everyone.
• Do not block artifact caves or boss terminals.
• If using a shared space, clean up after yourself.
• Respect community areas, event areas, and public utility spots.

5. Inactive Tribe Policy

• Inactive tribes may have structures removed after 15 days.
• If you will be gone longer than 10 days, open a ticket and let staff know.
• This policy keeps the maps clean, active, and playable for everyone.

6. Exploits & Cheating

• No duping.
• No mesh exploiting.
• No glitch abuse.
• No use of unintended mechanics for unfair advantage.
• If you find an exploit, report it. Do not use it.

7. Mods & Balance

• This is a slightly boosted server.
• Rates are balanced intentionally. The server is not meant to be a crazy grind, but it is not meant to be too easy either.
• Suggestions are welcome, but changes will not happen overnight.
• If you own an Ultimate Tek Plot, you may not trade duplicated items to other players. This rule exists to keep the economy balanced.

8. Staff Integrity

• Staff are expected to play fairly.
• No admin abuse.
• Admin commands are for moderation, support, maintenance, and approved server needs only.
• Staff decisions are final, but respectful appeals may be made through a ticket.

9. Staff Respect

• We may joke around, but there is a time and place for everything.
• When staff are helping you, you must respect their decisions and the support process.
• If you have an issue with an admin, open a ticket instead of arguing publicly.
• Disrespect toward staff or players is not tolerated. Action will be based on the severity of the offense.

🏆 Boss Fight Rules

Bosses are community milestones, not drama generators.

• If organizing a boss fight, announce it in Discord.
• Set loot expectations before starting.
• Decide loot distribution ahead of time.
• Staff will not resolve loot arguments if no agreement was made beforehand.
• Staff-hosted boss events will have clear rules that must be followed.
• No disruptive behavior during organized boss runs.
• No arena glitches, unintended boss mechanics, mesh abuse, or exploit-based boss kills.
• Bosses should feel earned, not cheesed.

🎉 Community Event Rules

Events are meant to bring the community together.

• Each event may have custom restrictions such as gear caps, dino limits, item limits, or special rules.
• All event restrictions must be followed.
• No trolling, sabotaging, or ruining races, taming contests, scavenger hunts, or other events.
• Respect other participants.
• Rewards are final once distributed.
• Arguing or demanding reward changes after an event may result in removal from future events.
• Community event ideas are welcome. Suggest events in the proper Discord channel.

Trading & Community

• Trade at your own risk unless staff has an official trade system in place.
• Do not scam players.
• Do not abuse or take advantage of new players.
• Use common sense and help keep the community fun.

Enforcement

Rule breaks may result in warnings, item removal, tame removal, base removal, temporary bans, permanent bans, or shop restrictions depending on the severity of the situation.

If you need help, have a question, or need to report a rule break, open a Discord support ticket.