It has been suggested a lot in the past to bring a prop hunt server into the ZARP community, so myself and Grumpy have recently been working on this idea. The poll at the top of the post is there to give some outlines of whether some people like this and would play on it (it is in no way definitive), so we would appreciate it if you vote on that poll and vote on it honestly. This post will outline what the server will have on it if it does end up becoming a thing, and we would greatly appreciate it if you leave any constructive feedback or ideas for anything else that you would like to see in the server in a reply to this post.
The Server
The server itself will use a base prophunt gamemode, edited slightly by myself (TheXnator) in order to ensure that the gamemode works fully in the way that we need it to, and works to give all players the best experience possible on the server. The full aspects of what we have on the server, and everything that you can expect to see us releasing, will be covered under the other sections.
Pointshop
We will be using the ZARP Pointshop like the one that is used on the other Pointshop servers (TTT, Bhop, Surf, Deathrun) in order to give players a chance to buy cosmetic items such as player models, vapes, etc. for the game. The pointshop will contain player models, hats, accessories, etc., which will only be used by Hunters, as it may give an unfair advantage for users to have some player models which may make them harder to see / hit for the Hunters. The pointshop will also contain vapes, similarly to Deathrun, which will be useable by everyone. There will also be taunts and possibly auras and trails for Hunters. As with the other pointshop servers, this will link so that you have everything you have purchased on other servers and the same amount of points.
Weapons
In terms of weapons we will be using the M9K weapons pack on the server for the Hunters to kill the Hiders. We will also have an unlocks based levelling system, similarly to the other pointshop servers. As a player levels up, they will be able to access different weapons which they will spawn with at the start of each round (basically the same / similar to the levelling system on TTT).
Maps
The server will use an rtv system similar to the other servers (Deathrun, Bhop, Surf, TTT S2) in order to allow users to vote on changing the map. We will have the following maps in our map pool, feel free to suggest any more, and some more may be added in the future:
Office
Restaurant
School
Highschool
Starship
Staff
The staff team will work like the other ZARP servers, following the hierarchy:
Moderator > Admin > Super Admin > Head Admin > Server Owner
We will begin with 2 owners as our staff team, TheXnator and Grumpy Marshmallow, with application processes like all the other servers.
Rules
We will have 2 sections to our rules, the general rules and the rules which relate to the gamemode. The rules will be as follows:
1.0 General Information
1.1 Avatars/Sprays
Emblems/Avatars on steam which may be deemed inappropriate by staff will be punished accordingly. This also applies to sprays in game, examples of this could be "Porn-sprays" etc.
1.1a In-Game Names
Your steam name must have readable characters that can also be pronounced in English to ensure that you can be targeted in-game, failure to change your name will result in punishment;
An example of an okay name: Gunner
An example of a not okay name: Спасибо
In-game names / Steam names should also remain respectful and follow all rules that apply regarding disrespect and discrimination.
1.2 Discrimination
Discrimination in any form (sexism, racism, prejudicial remarks) are not permitted on any server.
1.3 Disrespect
Users of the ZARP community server are to conduct themselves respectfully at all times. This rule is also in relation to rule 1.2
1.4 Spam/Promotion of non-ZARP services
Spamming is unacceptable; do not repeat messages more than once in a short space of time, make incoherent/useless messages or messages which promote another competitor community/service.
1.5 Client Side Modification (hacking)
Do not attempt to modify your client to gain an advantage on our server. This includes, but isn't limited to: hacks and scripts.
1.6 Avoiding Punishment
If you are being addressed by a member, do not leave without their permission to do so. This also includes ban evasion, if you are banned you are not permitted to join the server until the ban expires. If a player decides to leave with a pending "auto-slay" or "Slay Next Round" then they will be punished for doing so.
1.7 Micspam
Spamming the microphone is unacceptable in any format, whether it be screaming, singing, repeating yourself or playing music unless another rule states otherwise. However repeatedly saying a player's in-game name calling KOS, saying who you are with etc. is not microphone spamming because it is helping other players inside the game.
1.7a Voice Changers
Voice changers are not allowed within the prophunt server.
1.8 Exploiting
Purposely abusing unintentional game features is prohibited.
1.9 Ghosting
Speaking through third-party software outside of the game gives players a unfair advantage, should you be speaking to other players inside of your game through, a third-party software, you must not disclose any in-game information. [I.e If you die, where props are etc.]
1.95 Trolling
Trolling is not allowed in anyway shape or form.
1.96 Point Begging
Do not point beg, if caught constantly begging for points you will be warned
2.0 Gamemode Rules
2.1 - Delaying - don't hold up the game, play properly and don’t make it last longer than is necessary
2.2 - Evasion - switching teams to avoid being a certain role, etc.
2.3 - Exploits - if a Hunter cannot see or find you, you are exploiting.
2.4 - Hiding Places - Do not attempt to glitch out of the map / into walls to hide
2.5 - Loopholing - Attempting to get around any rules in any way is strictly forbidden
Thank you for taking the time to read this!
This will be edited as time goes on if people suggest new features or we realise anything we missed!
~TheXnator and Grumpy Marshmallow