TOPIC: ⭐MURDER SERVER - LAUNCHING SATURDAY 6PM BST! ⭐

Staff's Word is Final

If you have any issues with a verdict or a punishment given out by a staff member you need to accept it and then speak to a higher up staff member about it. You may also appeal your punishment or report the staff member in question on the forums if you feel like there was any misconduct.

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Loopholing
The rules are in place in order to ensure a fun and safe environment on the servers and as such are not here for anyone to scrutinize or attempt to loophole. The staff have the final word on the rules, if you feel like a staff member is abusing you may submit a report against them.

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Terms of Use
In addition to the server rules outlined in this thread, the use of this service constitutes your acceptance to the ZARP Terms of Use. Breaking any of these terms of use is punishable.

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1.0 General Information


1.1 Discrimination - Discrimination in any form (racism, sexism, prejudicial remarks, xenophobia) is strictly prohibited on our servers.

1.2 Disrespect - We expect all users on the servers to conduct themselves respectfully and politely at all times.

1.3 - 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.

1.4 - In-Game Names
In-game names / Steam names should also remain respectful and follow all rules that apply regarding disrespect and discrimination, and must not be used in an attempt to impersonate any member of staff / pretend to be staff.

1.5 - 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.

1.6 - 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.

1.7 - Avoiding Punishment
If you have a pending report made against you or are being addressed by a staff member, you cannot leave without the staff members 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. This can result in harsher punishments, therefore it is recommended to follow the procedure listed above. If a player decides to leave before auto-slays or warns are administered, then they will be punished for doing so.

1.8 - MicSpam
Spamming the mic is unacceptable in any format, whether it be screaming, singing, or playing music unless another rule states otherwise. However, shouting during a map vote is allowed.

1.9 - Voice Changers
Voice changers are not allowed within the Murder server.

1.10 - Exploiting
Purposely abusing unintentional game features is prohibited. If you find a bug which could be an exploit, report it ASAP.

1.11 - Begging
Do not beg for any items or diamonds, if caught constantly begging for items/diamonds you will be warned.

1.12 - ALT Accounts
ALT Accounts are strictly forbidden on the server, players can be punished if found to be using alt accounts at the same time as another account on the server.


2.0 Gamemode Rules


2.1 - Ghosting
Using Admin Chat, Psay (!p name message), or speaking through third-party software outside of the game to give players an unfair advantage or access to information they should not know. Should you be talking to other players inside of your game through third-party software, admin chat, or Psay((!p name message) you must not disclose any in-game information. [i.e who you died by, who the murderers/sheriffs are, etc].

2.2 - Door Blocking
Doors should be accessible at all times, any behavior that prevents a door from being passed through is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to: spamming the door to repeatedly open/close it or blocking doors with your body or large props.

2.3 - Prop Abuse
Do not misuse props in order to propfly / climb to otherwise unreachable areas / prop block or use props in any other way to gain an advantage.

2.4 - Delaying
Do not attempt to carry out the game longer than necessary.

2.5 - False KOS
Do not call a KOS on someone without a valid reason (does not apply for the Murderer, you may attempt to trick players into thinking others are the Murderer). (See rule 2.7)

2.6 - RDM
Do not kill people for no reason. You may only kill someone if you have a valid reason (See rule 2.7, does not apply to the Murderer)

2.7 Delaying as a Murderer/Sheriff
You are not allowed to sit around as a murderer or sheriff and do nothing for an extended period of time. If a staff member asks you to not delay, you must oblige.

2.8a - Valid KOS Reasons
Here are some examples of the valid KOS reasons within the game mode:

Witnessing them with a knife.
Witnessing them commit a murder.
Acting on a KOS by another player.
Turning themselves in (eg. "I am the Murderer")
If you see them sprinting.

2.8b - Invalid KOS Reasons

Someone is AFK, ask a staff member to move them to spectator mode
Someone's acting suspicious
Someone has the same skin as the murderer