Server Rules

Everything you need to know about what is allowed and what will get you banned on Doge SMP. Rules apply equally to Java, Bedrock and Console players across all worlds and Discord channels.

Note

Core Philosophy If it doesn't crash the server hardware, drop TPS, abuse an unpatched dupe or attack someone in the real world — it is fair game.

Tip

New to Doge SMP? We are a competitive survival server. Raiding bases, stealing loot and PvP are completely allowed. Build hidden, trust carefully and keep your redstone optimized!

The DO's (Allowed Gameplay)

  • Raiding & Cracking Bases - Infiltrate enemy bases, mine through walls and claim their chests and resources.
  • Combat & Hunting - Hunt players, set ambushes and engage in PvP anywhere outside the Main Lobby.
  • Traps & Pitfalls - Build combat pits, dispenser traps and nether portal lures.
  • Factions & Diplomacy - Form alliances, declare rivalries, create clans and execute betrayals.
  • Redstone & Farms - Build mob grinders, sorters and iron farms (provided they are built efficiently).
  • Trading & Economy - Trade items and barter with other players freely. Trade at your own risk!
  • Competitive Banter - Light trash talk and rivalry flexes are totally fine in global chat.

Tip

Set your home far out and disguise your base entrance. Unclaimed bases are legitimate targets for anyone who discovers them.

Warning

Combat Logging is Punished Disconnecting, logging out or running /lobby while tagged in combat will result in instant death and your full inventory dropping on the ground.

The DON'Ts (Zero Tolerance Violations)

  • No Hate Speech or Slurs - Zero tolerance for racism, slurs, discrimination or extremist hate symbols. Immediate permanent ban.
  • No Real-World Attacks - Doxxing, sharing private personal info, real-life threats or targeted harassment.
  • No Server Sabotage - Packet flooding, crash exploits or DDoS attempts against server ports will result in a permanent network IP blacklist.
  • No Lag Machines - Constructing intentional piston loop clocks, infinite drop dispensers or tick-killers intended to drop server TPS.
  • No Bug or Dupe Exploits - Using or distributing duplication glitches or bedrock-breaking bugs.
  • No Punishment Evasion - Using alt accounts or VPNs to bypass mutes or bans will turn temporary bans into permanent blacklists.
  • No Staff Impersonation - Do not pretend to be a server administrator, moderator or operator.

Caution

Found an Exploit or Bug? Do not abuse or share duplication bugs or crash exploits. Report them privately through a Discord ticket. Players who report critical exploits receive in-game reward crates.

Client Modifications & Texture Packs

  • Performance Engines - Sodium, Lithium, FerriteCore, Iris, OptiFine and VulkanMod are fully permitted.
  • Cosmetics & Shaders - Visual shaders, BSL, Complementary, Capes and GUI overhauls are allowed.
  • Utility HUDs - ArmorStatusHUD, AppleSkin, ToggleSneak and standard Minimaps (without cave/entity radars) are allowed.
  • Texture Packs - Faithful, low-fire packs, PvP crosshairs and clean glass packs are completely fine.

Note

Automated AntiCheat is Active Our server uses automated AntiCheat detection. If the plugin flags, restricts or rolls back your movement or attacks, expect staff intervention.

Warning

Blacklisted Clients & Cheats Using X-Ray packs, Meteor, Wurst, Aristois, LiquidBounce, KillAura, Fly, Jesus, Speed, Reach or Baritone bots results in an instant automated 30-day or permanent ban with an inventory wipe.

Redstone & Farm Limits

  • Villager Caps - Limit trading halls to a maximum of 30 active villagers per base claim to protect server tick rate.
  • Mob Farms - Always build a functioning kill chamber. Do not allow hundreds of mobs to build up in an entity pit without killing them.
  • Redstone Clocks - High-speed clocks (0-tick or rapid repeaters) must have an on/off lever. Turn them off when you log off.

Tip

If a moderator finds a farm causing severe TPS drops while you are offline, they will turn off the clock and leave a sign explaining why.

Chat & Voice Conduct

  • Spamming - Flooding chat with repeated characters, ASCII art or automated spam scripts is not allowed.
  • Advertising - Posting invite links or IPs for other Minecraft servers will lead to an immediate mute.
  • Proximity Voice Chat - Do not blast ear-rape audio, scream through soundboards or mic-spam players around their homes.

Note

Voice chat is proximity-based. You can adjust individual player volumes or mute voice chat in your client settings at any time.

Penalties & Appeals

  • Chat Toxicity / Spam - 1 Hour Mute → 24 Hour Mute → 7 Day Ban
  • Lag Machine / Farm Abuse - Warning + Machine Cleared → 3 Day Ban → Permanent Ban
  • Cheating / X-Ray Packs - 30 Day Ban + Inventory Reset → Permanent Ban → Blacklist
  • Hate Speech & DDoS - Immediate non-appealable Permanent Ban

Important

Need to Appeal? If you believe your ban was a false detection, open a ticket on our Discord server. Arguing with moderators in public chat or across social media voids your appeal.