BanterGaming DayZ Server Rules

Please read and understand these rules before playing. Failure to follow them may result in warnings, temporary bans, or permanent removal from the server.

1. General Conduct

• Treat all players with respect.
• No racism, hate speech, harassment, or discriminatory language.
• No cheating, hacking, exploiting, or using third-party software.
• No stream sniping.
• No impersonating staff members.
• English must be used in global chat unless otherwise stated.
• Respect staff decisions.

2. Gameplay

• Play fairly and do not intentionally exploit game bugs.
• No combat logging.
• No ghosting or server hopping to gain an advantage.
• No duping or item duplication exploits.
• No glitching through walls, bases, or terrain.
• Do not intentionally ruin gameplay for others.

3. PvP Rules

• Kill on Sight (KOS) is allowed unless otherwise stated.
• No exploiting safe zones.
• Do not bait players into breaking rules.
• Respect any designated event rules.

4. Base Building

• No building in military loot spawns unless allowed.
• No blocking major roads or essential map routes.
• No building inside existing structures if prohibited by server settings.
• No exploiting base building mechanics.
• Raiding rules (if applicable) will be announced separately.

5. Vehicles

• Do not intentionally despawn or hide vehicles to prevent others using them.
• No exploiting vehicle physics.
• Vehicles abandoned for extended periods may be removed by admins.

6. Safe Zones

• No weapons drawn unless permitted.
• No stealing from safe zone traders.
• No camping outside safe zone entrances.
• No luring infected into safe zones.

7. Raiding

• Only raid during approved raid hours (if applicable).
• No glitch raiding.
• No boosting through unintended methods.
• Only use approved breaching methods.

8. Communication

• Voice chat abuse is prohibited.
• Do not spam text or voice communications.
• Advertising other communities is not permitted.

9. Reporting Players

• Provide video evidence whenever possible.
• False reports may result in punishment.
• Do not publicly accuse players of cheating.
• Use the Discord ticket system for reports.

10. Staff

• Staff are here to help maintain fairness.
• Do not interfere with staff investigations.
• Abuse towards staff will not be tolerated.
• If you believe a staff member acted unfairly, submit an appeal.

11. Punishments

• First offence: Warning (where appropriate).
• Repeated offences: Temporary suspension.
• Serious offences: Permanent ban.
• Staff reserve the right to escalate punishments depending on severity.