Rules & Ranks
Simple rules for a great community. Fair progression system that rewards positive contributions and helps everyone enjoy the HamesClan experience.
New Player Quick Start
Treat others how you want to be treated
Respect others' land and creations
No cheating, hacking, or exploits
That's it! Follow these basics and you'll fit right in. Detailed rules below if you need specifics.
Community Rules
Our rules are designed to ensure everyone has a positive experience. They're based on respect, fairness, and common sense.
Respect & Community Standards
- Treat all players with respect and kindness
- No harassment, bullying, or toxic behavior
- Keep chat family-friendly and appropriate for all ages
- Respect Nightmare's decisions and follow his guidance
- Help create a welcoming environment for new players
Fair Gameplay
- No cheating, hacking, or exploiting game bugs
- No X-ray texture packs or client modifications that give unfair advantages
- No duplication glitches or item duping
- Report any discovered exploits to Nightmare immediately
Building & Land Use
- No griefing or destroying other players' builds
- Respect land claims and protected areas
- Build at least 100 blocks away from others unless given permission
- No inappropriate builds (offensive structures, pixel art, etc.)
- Clean up temporary structures and resource gathering areas
Chat & Communication
- No spamming, excessive caps, or flooding chat
- English in main chat (other languages okay in /msg)
- No advertising other servers or external services
- No sharing personal information (yours or others')
- Use appropriate channels for different types of conversation
Economy & Trading
- No scamming or deceptive trades
- Honor all trade agreements and deals
- No real-money trading (RMT) for in-game items
- Report suspected scams to Nightmare immediately
- Shop prices should be reasonable and competitive
Technical Guidelines
- Keep redstone contraptions lag-friendly
- Limit entity farms to prevent server strain
- No lag machines or intentional server stress
- Report server issues or bugs promptly
- Use appropriate clients (Fabric/Forge mods okay if not cheating)
🤝 Remember: We're All Here to Have Fun
These rules aren't meant to restrict you - they're meant to ensure everyone can enjoy their time on HamesClan. When in doubt, ask yourself: "Is this helping create a positive experience for everyone?" If you're ever unsure about something, just ask Nightmare!
Rank Progression System
Our ranks recognize your contributions to the community and unlock new features as you grow with us. Progression is based on playtime, positive behavior, and community involvement.
Rank System Not Yet Implemented
This rank progression system is currently in planning and is not active on our servers.
Implementation will only occur if approved through a community poll or staff meeting. Nightmare wants to ensure any rank system truly benefits our community before adding it.
Current Status: All players have equal permissions regardless of playtime. This may change in the future based on community feedback and voting.
Requirements:
Just joined the server
Welcome to HamesClan! Take your time to explore and learn the ropes.
Permissions:
- Basic building and survival gameplay
- Access to spawn town and shops
- Chat and message other players
- +2 more permissions...
Requirements:
20+ hours playtime, active community participation
You're getting the hang of things! Keep exploring and building.
Permissions:
- All Newcomer permissions
- Access to /rtp for random teleports
- Expanded land claim limits (15,000 blocks)
- +2 more permissions...
Requirements:
50+ hours, established base, positive community contributions
You've found your place in the community. Build something amazing!
Permissions:
- All Explorer permissions
- Create and manage player warps
- Expanded claim limits (35,000 blocks)
- +2 more permissions...
Requirements:
100+ hours, community leadership, helping other players
A pillar of the community. Your contributions make HamesClan better!
Permissions:
- All Settler permissions
- Create player shops and markets
- Large-scale land claims (75,000 blocks)
- +2 more permissions...
Requirements:
250+ hours, exceptional builds, mentor other players
A true master of survival. Your expertise guides the community.
Permissions:
- All Citizen permissions
- Massive land claims (150,000+ blocks)
- Community project leadership
- +2 more permissions...
Requirements:
Staff application, exceptional community contributions
Join our team and help make HamesClan amazing for everyone!
Permissions:
- All Veteran permissions
- Basic moderation commands
- Help with community events
- +2 more permissions...
🌟 Rank Progression Tips
Show off your creativity with awesome builds that inspire others
Answer questions, share resources, and welcome new players
Regular playtime and participation in community events
Moderation & Enforcement
We believe in fair, consistent moderation. Our goal is education first, punishment second. Most issues are resolved with friendly conversation.
🛡️ Our Moderation Philosophy
Education First
We explain why rules exist and help players understand better choices
Fair & Consistent
Same rules apply to everyone, with punishments fitting the violation
Second Chances
Most players can learn from mistakes and become valued community members
Typical Consequences
Appeals & Support
Questions About Rules?
Ask Nightmare for clarification - he's here to help!
Appeal a Punishment
Submit your appeal and explanation using the contact form or the button below
Report Issues
Use /report in-game or contact Nightmare privately about problems
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Now that you understand our community standards and progression system, you're ready to join us and start building your HamesClan story!
Minecraft OG Survival Server IP: play.hamesclan.com | Version: 1.20+