Server Rules

These rules govern all WesterosCraft spaces including our Minecraft server, Discord, forums, and other platforms. Please read them carefully before participating.

Breaking these rules may result in temporary or permanent removal from our community spaces depending on the severity and frequency of violations.

WesterosCraft is a collaborative creative project. All actions should contribute positively to our shared goals and community atmosphere.

The Golden Rule

Be respectful and kind. Treat others the way you'd want to be treated - with courtesy, empathy, and good faith. When in doubt, ask yourself: "Would I want to interact with someone acting this way?" If the answer is no, reconsider your approach.

Chat and Server Rules

No discriminatory language or behavior. Racist, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic, transphobic, ableist, hate speech, slurs, or any other derogatory, toxic, or discriminatory language or behavior will not be tolerated. This is forbidden in even an ironic/joking manner.
No excessive profanity or adult content in public channels. The fact that ASOIAF itself is NSFW doesn't really change anything, as there are ways to discuss mature content without being explicit.
Treat sensitive topics sensitively. Don't discuss religion, politics, or generally controversial topics. Avoid topics likely to cause heated political or religious arguments. Do not disparage or discuss settled moderation decisions, including banned users.
Show and book spoilers are permitted in discussion. Intentionally spoiling someone's experience maliciously is a ban worthy offense.
Keep conversations in their respective channels. Sometimes users in game respond to people in a Discord voice chat. This can be confusing and spam the in-game chat. Please utilize Discord's chat features if you are in a voice chat.
No advertising other servers or unrelated projects, except in the #creative channel on Discord
Don't impersonate staff or other community members
No backseat moderating. Do not deliberately perform the actions of a staff member without holding the role.
Do not abuse bugs or exploits. If you discover a bug, report it to a staff member
No griefing - Do not intentionally destroy someone's stuff without explicit permission to do so
Keep personal issues offline. Our mod team can't provide mental health support. Don't use the server to vent personal problems or air grievances that started outside our platforms. If it starts affecting the community, we'll step in.

When in our Discord, you must follow the guidelines and terms of service:

Consequences

Actions taken increase in severity and include a scaling system of punishments starting with a Warning, then progress to a Temp Ban for an escalating period of time (one week, one month, 6 months, 1 year), and then a Permaban. You may be permabanned if you receive too many actions taken against you.

Staff Moderate At Their Discretion

The staff team may moderate based on what they deem appropriate and holds final discretion. Moderation decisions consider context, history, severity, and impact on the community. We focus on the spirit rather than the letter of these rules.

Appeals Process

Bans are rarely overturned - but if you were perma-banned, you can eventually appeal.

Unless told otherwise, wait at least 24 hours before appealing
Clearly explain why you believe the decision should be reconsidered
Be respectful and constructive in your appeal

Contact the moderation team by opening a ticket by visiting Discord #rules channel and pressing the button there. This opens a private channel between you and the staff. If you have been banned from Discord, or wish to submit feedback anonymously, please visit our Contact Page.

Changes to Rules

These rules may be updated as our community evolves. Major changes will be announced in Discord and on the server. Members are responsible for staying informed about current guidelines.

Community Charter

WesterosCraft has been running for over 14 years. In that time, we've grown into a creative community of builders, coders, and artists united by a shared passion for the literary works of George R.R. Martin. Hundreds of members have contributed to our most beloved projects, and many have become friends along the way.

This project is entirely voluntary. Our growth isn't measured solely in completed builds, but in the community we've built together. This charter covers the culture behind the rules above — the expectations that aren't about specific behavior, but about how we work together.

Community Principles

Embrace Fair Feedback: Offer and accept constructive feedback. The build quality on this server comes from people helping each other improve.
Self-Moderation: Take responsibility for your own behavior. Don't wait for a mod to tell you something is out of line.
Respect Creative Vision: Appreciate and uphold the creative work of the project. When you build in someone's project, you're working under their vision.
Value Contributions: Recognize the efforts of fellow builders, even work you think could be better. Everyone is learning.

The Role of Moderation

Moderators handle community moderation and quality control over builds. All moderation decisions are made fairly and without favoritism. The mod team's role has shifted over time from creative leadership to community moderation and conflict resolution. This charter exists partly to help ensure that moderating WesterosCraft remains a creative outlet rather than unpaid labor.

Reporting misconduct: If you believe misconduct has occurred, report it via the relevant channels with supporting evidence. Each case is handled by committee and investigated by weighing evidence against server rules. We cannot investigate without accurate and detailed information.

Self-Moderation

The responsibility for upholding our community principles lies with each member. By participating, you commit to treating others with respect, following building rules, and flagging misconduct when you see it. The first rule — don't be an asshole — is intentionally broad. It covers any behavior the mod team finds counterproductive to the well-being of our community. We all have a duty to act in a way that is encouraging, friendly, and civil. By choosing to participate, you enter into this agreement.