Rules & Guidelines

Rules differ between our PvE and PvP clusters. Pick your ruleset below, then tap any rule to expand it and see the penalty.

// PVE RULESET

PvE Rules

Building & General

// PVP RULESET

PvP Rules

Building, Raiding & General

Building Rules

1.0 Base Limits

Each tribe may have: 1 main base per map 1 water pen per map Small outposts are allowed if minimal and non-laggy.PENALTY: Extra bases removed → Warning → Full structure wipe (repeat)

1.1 Land Claiming

Do not excessively claim land with unused structures. No massive foundation/pillar spam No blocking resource zones or spawns No reserving large areas “for later use”PENALTY: Structure removal → Warning → 6–12 hour ban (repeat abuse)

1.2 Cave & Key Area Restrictions

Artifact caves and progression areas must remain accessible. No blocking caves or entrances No trapping or sealing key resource routesPENALTY: Immediate structure wipe → Warning → 12 hour ban → tribe wipe (repeat offenses)

1.3 Structure Cleanliness

Keep builds optimized and reasonable. Remove unused or broken structures Avoid excessive spam causing lag No floating or obstructive spam buildsPENALTY: Staff cleanup → Warning → Partial or full structure wipe

1.4 Resource & Spawn Respect

Do not build in ways that block: Resource nodes (metal, crystal, oil, etc.) Creature spawn areas Major travel routes or chokepointsPENALTY: Structure removal → Warning → 6–12 hour ban (repeat offense)

1.5 Base Maintenance

Inactive or abandoned bases may be cleared by admins. No activity for extended time Severe decay or broken structures Lag-causing or blocking buildsPENALTY: Removal → Warning (if active tribe) → Full wipe if repeated

General Rules

2.0 Player Names & Identity

Use a consistent in-game and Discord name so players can identify you easily. Tribe tags are optional. Avoid offensive, default, or joke names.PENALTY: Warning → Forced name change → Temporary mute (if ignored)

2.1 Community Conduct

Keep all interactions respectful. Harassment, toxicity, and intentional drama are not allowed. Global chat is for general use only — personal issues must be handled privately or in a ticket.PENALTY: Warning → 2 hour mute → 12 hour ban (repeat offenses)

2.2 PvE Fair Play

PvE is focused on fair progression and cooperation. No dragging wild dinos into player bases No interfering with tames, farming, or base progression No blocking access to caves, spawns, or travel routes No excessive pillar/foundation spam to claim unused landPENALTY: Warning → Structure/dino removal → 6–12 hour ban (if repeated)

2.3 Structure & Map Respect

Keep the map clean and usable for everyone. Temporary builds must be removed when no longer needed. Abandoned or unused structures may be cleared by staff. Blocking artifact caves is NOT allowed All other areas allowed if rules are respectedPENALTY: Immediate removal → Warning → 6 hour ban (for repeat blocking)

2.4 Dinos & Server Performance

Keep active dinos to a reasonable amount to reduce lag. Recommended limit: 30–40 active dinos per tribe Excessive breeding pens, lag bases, or unused dinos may be trimmed or removed.PENALTY: Dino wipe (excess only) → Warning → Tribe cleanup enforcement

2.5 Getting Help

Report bugs, tribe issues, or rule concerns through the 🆘 assistance channel on Discord.INFO — no penalty, policy/reference only

Building Rules

1.0 Thin Pillar Spam

Thin-pillar spam is not permitted.PENALTY: Warning and removal of structures.

1.1 Floating Bases

Floating bases are not allowed.PENALTY: 24 hours to dismantle or a dev-wipe may occur.

1.2 World Border / Ceiling Snapping

Snapping structures to the world-border ceiling is not permitted.PENALTY: 24 hours to move or devwipe.

1.3 Structure Spam Limit

Spam is limited to two snapped structures—no carpet-style spam. “Fortnites” during active raids are the only exception.PENALTY: 24 hours to remove or a devwipe of snapped spam.

1.4 Mesh Building / Exploits

Building in the mesh or any unintended building zone is strictly forbidden.PENALTY: Permanent ban.

1.5 Unraidable / Exploit Locations

Ratholes, mesh spots, unintended hiding spots, or any location that provides unfair or unraidable advantage are not allowed.PENALTY: 24 hours to move or devwipe.

1.6 Base Pressure / Exit Blocking

Building outside or around another tribe’s main base in a way that blocks exits, traps players inside, or applies constant pressure is not allowed outside of purge. This includes structures, tames, or spam that restricts movement or makes entry/exit difficult. This is only allowed during the Purge window.PENALTY: 24 hours to remove structures or devwipe.

1.7 Close Proximity Base Defense

You may not build bases or defenses close to another tribe to create shared defense.PENALTY: 24 hours to fix or devwipe.

1.8 Cave / Placeholder Holding

Holding a cave or base spot without building a functional base is not allowed.PENALTY: Warning and 24 hours to remove placeholder structures.

1.9 Non-Standard Access Bases

Bases cannot be built in locations requiring non-standard access methods (e.g., knocking out, using dinos, ziplines, structures, Tek boots).PENALTY: 24 hours to move or devwipe.

1.10 Resource Area Spamming / Despawning Resources

Spamming structures near or on resource spawn locations with the intent to block, despawn, or prevent others from farming is not allowed. FOBs for legitimate raiding or PvP purposes are allowed as long as they are not placed solely to disrupt resource spawns without intent to use the area.PENALTY: 24 hours to remove structures or devwipe.

Raiding Rules

2.0 Purge Window (Only Raid Time)

Saturday 12:00 PM – Sunday 11:59 PM During purge, main base raiding is allowed and ORP is disabled.INFO — no penalty, policy/reference only

2.1 Raid Restrictions (Weekdays)

Outside purge window, main base raiding is not allowed under any circumstances.PENALTY: Warning ---> 6 Hour Ban

2.2 ORP System

ORP is active outside the purge window and protects tribes when offline. Structures become invincible when ORP is active and turrets have unlimited ammo.INFO — no penalty, policy/reference only

2.3 Turret Damage (Purge)

During the purge window, turret damage is increased to 2x.INFO — no penalty, policy/reference only

2.4 FOB Cleanup

After a raid, attackers must remove FOB or claim cave within 24 hours.PENALTY: Devwipe FOB + cave

2.5 One FOB Rule

Only one active FOB is allowed at a time. Old FOB must be removed before placing a new one.PENALTY: FOB devwipe

2.6 Caging

Caging players is allowed for a maximum of 3 hours.PENALTY: Warning → 2 hour ban (Up to caged player to keep track of time)

2.7 Raid Teaming

Teaming during raids is not allowed (sharing tames, swapping members, merging bases). Normal tribe members allowed. Open-world PvP allowed.PENALTY: Warning → FOB removal → devwipe → 48 hour ban

2.8 Counter Raiding

Counter raiding is allowed with a proper FOB. FOB must be removed after the fight is resolved. No merging with other tribes.PENALTY: Warning → FOB removal → devwipe → 48 hour ban

2.9 Exploits

No mesh biting, picking abuse, soaking exploits, or similar raid exploits.PENALTY: Warning → 12 hour ban

2.10 FOB Logout Rule

If a FOB is placed and attackers log out, they must remove the FOB within 24 hours if defenders are active.PENALTY: Forced pickup → devwipe → 48 hour ban

Server Etiquette (Recommended)

R.1 Respect Beginner Bases

Players are encouraged not to raid very low-level or starter (“bob”) bases when there is no meaningful value or progression gain. This is a recommended guideline to help new players progress and stay on the server.GUIDELINE: Not enforced — community guideline

R.2 Fair Raid Intent

Raiding is encouraged to focus on progression, PvP, and resource competition rather than targeting completely fresh or inactive starter bases. This is not enforced.GUIDELINE: Not enforced — community guideline

General Rules

3.0 Code of Conduct

Any breach of the Ark Code of Conduct is forbidden.PENALTY: Admin discretion (up to permanent ban)

3.1 PvP Enabled

PvP is active at all times. Any survivor outside a base is a valid PvP target. You may not camp or sit outside a tribe’s main base exit for extended periods of time with the intent to trap, grief, or prevent players from leaving their base.INFO — no penalty, policy/reference only

3.2 Tribe Consistency

Tribe name and members must match across all cluster maps.PENALTY: Warning → 6 hour ban

3.3 Toxic Behavior

No racism, sexism, slurs, harassment, or inappropriate usernames.PENALTY: Admin discretion

3.4 Real Money Trading

Real-money trading is strictly forbidden.PENALTY: 3 month ban + full wipe of involved items

3.5 Scamming

Trade scamming is not allowed. Requires proof.PENALTY: 24 hour ban + item restoration

3.6 Insiding

Insiding is strictly banned.PENALTY: Permanent ban

3.7 Account Sharing / Ban Evasion

No account sharing or ban evasion using alts.PENALTY: Both accounts banned

3.8 Alt Accounts

Alt accounts are not allowed.PENALTY: 48 hour ban + deletion of characters

3.9 Exploits / Cheating

Duping, cheating, or exploiting bugs is strictly forbidden.PENALTY: Permanent ban + full tribe wipe

3.10 Loot Destruction Abuse

Despawning loot or popcorning during raids is not allowed.PENALTY: 24 hour ban (proof required)

3.11 Forced Payments / Taxing

Threatening or forcing players into payments, items, or “taxes” is not allowed.PENALTY: Ban during next purge event

3.12 Admin Policy

Admins are not required to replace lost items, dinos, or progression.INFO — no penalty, policy/reference only

3.13 Tribe Ownership Transfer

Admins may transfer tribe ownership if the owner leaves (with proof), is banned, or inactive for 7+ days without giving valid reason.INFO — no penalty, policy/reference only

3.14 Tame Stacking

No stacking dinos inside each other.PENALTY: Removal of tames

3.15 Admin Respect

Disrespect or abuse toward staff is not allowed.PENALTY: 24 hour ban + Discord mute

Ban & appeal policy: First offenses (minor) usually get a warning. Repeat or severe offenses (cheating, duping, hate speech, exploiting) can result in an immediate ban with no warning required. To appeal, open a ticket in Support with your survivor/tribe name, the date, and your side of the story. Staff review appeals within 3–5 days.