Effective Date: February 1, 2025
Welcome to CombatGamers.com! To maintain a fun, respectful, and fair gaming environment, all members must follow these rules. These guidelines apply to all areas of our community, including our website, forums, private messaging, game servers, and Discord channel.
Failure to follow these rules may result in warnings, temporary suspensions, or permanent bans at the discretion of CombatGamers.com administrators and moderators.
1. General Community Rules (Applies to All Platforms: Website, Forums, Discord, and Game Servers)
🔹 Respect All Players – Harassment, hate speech, discrimination, doxxing, personal attacks, threats, or any form of abuse will not be tolerated.
🔹 Play Fair – No cheating, hacking, exploiting game mechanics, or using third-party software to gain an unfair advantage.
🔹 Keep It Friendly – Excessive profanity, trolling, spam, or toxic behavior that disrupts the community will not be allowed.
🔹 No Advertising or Self-Promotion – Do not post advertisements, referral links, or promote personal projects without prior approval from the admin team.
🔹 Follow Server Guidelines – Each game mode may have its own set of rules; players must adhere to them.
🔹 Listen to Admins & Moderators – Our staff works to keep the community safe and fun. Ignoring or disrespecting their guidance may lead to removal from the platform.
🔹 No Impersonation – Do not impersonate CombatGamers staff, game developers, or other players.
🔹 No Illegal Activities – Discussions or sharing of content related to illegal activities, including piracy, hacking, or drug-related topics, are strictly forbidden.
🔹 Keep Discussions Civil – Political, religious, or other controversial topics that lead to arguments or division should be avoided.
🔹 No NSFW or Inappropriate Content – Sharing of adult, violent, or otherwise inappropriate material is not allowed.
🔹 English Preferred – While we welcome a diverse player base, please use English in public chats, forums, and Discord channels to ensure effective communication.
2. Website & Forums Rules
🔹 Be Constructive & On-Topic – Keep discussions relevant to the forum topic. Off-topic posts may be moved or removed.
🔹 No Thread Necroing – Avoid reviving old threads unless there is relevant new information.
🔹 No Public Call-Outs – If you have an issue with another user, report it privately to the moderators rather than starting public disputes.
🔹 No Multiple Accounts – Users are allowed only one account unless approved by an admin.
🔹 Report Issues Responsibly – If you notice rule-breaking, use the report function instead of engaging in arguments.
3. Private Messaging Rules
🔹 No Unsolicited Messages – Do not send unwanted messages, harassment, spam, or promotional content.
🔹 Respect Privacy – Do not share personal information of yourself or others.
🔹 Keep Conversations Appropriate – The same community rules apply to private messaging.
🔹 No Moderator Evasion – If you have been restricted from posting in public areas, do not use private messages to bypass these restrictions.
4. Game Server Rules
🔹 No Cheating or Exploits – Using hacks, aimbots, wallhacks, or any other cheats will result in an immediate and permanent ban.
🔹 No Team Killing or Griefing – Intentionally disrupting your team’s gameplay is not allowed.
🔹 Respect the Game Mechanics – Do not abuse bugs, glitches, or unintended game mechanics. Report them instead.
🔹 No Excessive Mic Spam or Chat Spam – Using voice chat or text chat to spam sounds, music, or excessive messages is disruptive.
🔹 Use Appropriate Usernames – Offensive, racist, or inappropriate names are not allowed.
🔹 Follow Specific Server Rules – Each game server may have additional rules that must be followed.
🔹 Admins Have Final Say – If an admin issues a ruling, respect it.
5. Discord Server Rules
🔹 No @mention Spamming – Do not abuse pings or tag multiple users without a valid reason.
🔹 Use the Right Channels – Keep conversations in the appropriate Discord channels.
🔹 No Voice Chat Disruptions – Playing loud music, soundboards, or speaking over others excessively is not allowed.
🔹 No DM Harassment – Do not use Discord to bypass moderation or harass others privately.
🔹 No Server Raiding – Organizing or participating in raids against other communities is strictly prohibited.
🔹 Follow Discord’s Terms of Service – Any violations of Discord’s TOS may result in a ban from our server.
6. Enforcement & Consequences
🔹 Warnings – Minor infractions may result in verbal or written warnings.
🔹 Temporary Suspensions – Repeated violations or more serious offenses may lead to a temporary mute or suspension from the forums, game servers, or Discord.
🔹 Permanent Bans – Severe or repeated offenses may result in a permanent ban from CombatGamers.com and all its associated services.
🔹 Appeals – If you believe a ban or disciplinary action was issued unfairly, you may request a review by messaging an administrator. Decisions on appeals are final.
7. Final Notes
- Rules May Be Updated – We reserve the right to modify these rules as needed. It is your responsibility to stay informed about any updates.
- Use Common Sense – If something isn’t explicitly listed but seems disruptive or harmful, don’t do it.
By participating in CombatGamers.com, you acknowledge and agree to these rules. Failure to follow them may result in account restrictions or removal from our community.
For any questions or concerns, please reach out via the message boards.