🎮 Welcome to LegacyDuck Network

By joining and playing on LegacyDuck Network, you agree to abide by these community rules. Our goal is to create a fun, safe, and enjoyable environment for all players.

⚖️ Rule Enforcement: Violations may result in warnings, mutes, kicks, temporary bans, or permanent bans at staff discretion. Ignorance of rules is not an excuse.

🌟 Game Modes Coverage

These rules apply across all game modes including:

🤝 General Community Rules

1. Respect & Courtesy

Be respectful to all players and staff members

✅ Allowed:

• Friendly banter and competition
• Constructive criticism and feedback
• Helping new players learn
• Celebrating achievements

❌ Not Allowed:

• Personal attacks or insults
• Harassment or bullying behavior
• Discrimination based on race, gender, religion, etc.
• Toxic or disruptive behavior

2. Communication Standards

Maintain appropriate communication in all channels

✅ Good Practices:

• Use English in public chat (for moderation purposes)
• Keep conversations family-friendly
• Report inappropriate behavior to staff
• Use appropriate channels for different topics

❌ Prohibited:

• Excessive profanity or inappropriate language
• Spamming or flooding chat
• ALL CAPS messages (considered shouting)
• Bypassing chat filters

3. Impersonation & Identity

Be yourself and respect others' identities

❌ Strictly Forbidden:

• Impersonating staff members
• Pretending to be other players
• Using misleading usernames or skins
• Creating false staff announcements

🔧 Technical & Gameplay Rules

4. Fair Play & Cheating

Play fair and maintain competitive integrity

✅ Allowed Modifications:

• OptiFine and performance mods
• Minimap mods (no cave/entity detection)
• Cosmetic mods (shaders, texture packs)
• Inventory management mods

❌ Prohibited Cheats:

• Hacked clients or cheat mods
• X-ray texture packs or mods
• Auto-clickers or macros
• Flight hacks or speed hacks
• Kill aura or combat hacks
• ESP or player tracking mods

5. Bug Exploitation

Report bugs, don't exploit them

Required Actions:

• ✅ Report all bugs to staff immediately
• ✅ Provide detailed reproduction steps
• ✅ Avoid using exploits for personal gain

Consequences for Exploitation:

• Item/progress rollback
• Temporary or permanent suspension
• Loss of exploited gains

6. Server Performance

Help maintain optimal server performance

❌ Lag-Inducing Activities:

• Excessive redstone contraptions
• Massive mob farms (check limits per mode)
• Chunk loading abuse
• Resource-intensive builds without approval

💬 Communication & Social Rules

7. Language Policy

English-first policy with cultural respect

Public Channels:

• Primary language: English (for effective moderation)
• Brief foreign language use acceptable
• Translation requested if asked by staff

Private Communications:

• Any language allowed in private messages
• Discord private channels more flexible

8. Advertising & Promotion

No unauthorized advertising

❌ Prohibited Advertising:

• Other Minecraft servers or communities
• Discord servers not affiliated with LegacyDuck
• External websites or services
• Personal social media for gain

✅ Allowed Sharing:

• LegacyDuck-related content
• Community events and activities
• Educational Minecraft content (with permission)

9. Inappropriate Content

Keep all content appropriate for all ages

❌ Forbidden Content:

• Sexual or adult content
• Graphic violence or gore
• Drug or alcohol references
• Political or controversial topics
• Malicious links or viruses

⚔️ PvP & Combat Rules

10. Player vs Player Combat

Fair and honorable combat practices

PvP-Enabled Modes: Factions, designated PvP areas, Events PvP-Disabled Modes: Survival spawn areas, Creative

✅ Honorable Combat:

• Fair 1v1 or team battles
• Respect for combat logging rules
• No spawn camping or trapping

❌ Dishonorable Tactics:

• Combat logging (leaving during PvP)
• Spawn killing or camping
• Unfair teaming in solo modes
• Griefing during truces

11. Griefing Guidelines

Understand griefing rules per game mode

💰 Economy & Trading Rules

12. Fair Trading Practices

Honest and transparent trading

✅ Good Trading:

• Clear terms before trading
• Honor all agreements
• Use server trade systems when available
• Report scam attempts

❌ Prohibited Trading:

• Scamming other players
• Real-world trading (RWT) for real money
• Duplication exploits for trading
• False advertising of items or services

13. Alternative Accounts (Alts)

Responsible use of multiple accounts

✅ Acceptable Alt Use:

• Storage or organization purposes
• Testing or learning (with restrictions)
• Legitimate gameplay reasons

❌ Alt Abuse:

• Circumventing punishments
• Economic advantages (multiple kits, etc.)
• Vote manipulation or reward farming
• Evading server limitations

👑 Staff & Moderation Rules

14. Staff Respect & Cooperation

Work with staff to maintain community standards

✅ Proper Conduct:

• Respect staff decisions
• Use appropriate channels for appeals
• Provide honest information when asked
• Follow staff instructions promptly

❌ Unacceptable Behavior:

• Arguing with staff in public chat
• Refusing to cooperate with investigations
• Harassment of staff members
• False reporting or accusations

15. Appeals & Punishment System

Understanding the punishment and appeal process

Punishment Escalation:

1. Warning - First minor offense
2. Mute - Communication violations
3. Kick - Temporary removal
4. Temporary Ban - Hours to weeks
5. Permanent Ban - Severe violations

Appeal Process:

• Submit appeals through proper channels
• Provide honest account of events
• Accept decisions if appeal is denied
• Wait required time before re-appealing

🏗️ Building & Creative Rules

16. Appropriate Builds

Create content suitable for all players

✅ Encouraged Builds:

• Creative and impressive structures
• Community-beneficial projects
• Artistic and decorative builds
• Functional redstone contraptions

❌ Prohibited Builds:

• Inappropriate symbols or offensive imagery
• Lag machines or server-breaking contraptions
• Explicit content or adult themes
• Copyright infringing builds (without permission)

17. Land & Territory Rules

Respect others' claims and builds

Survival Mode:

• Use claiming system to protect builds
• Respect others' claimed land
• No building too close without permission
• Clean up temporary structures

Creative Mode:

• Respect plot boundaries
• No editing others' builds without permission
• Report griefing immediately

🔞 Age & Safety Rules

18. Minor Protection

Special protections for younger players

All Players Must:

• Not solicit personal information from minors
• Report suspicious behavior toward children
• Avoid sharing personal details publicly
• Keep interactions appropriate and public

Parents/Guardians:

• Monitor children's online interactions
• Review and approve any purchases
• Contact staff with concerns about interactions

19. Personal Information Safety

Protect your privacy and others'

❌ Never Share:

• Real names or addresses
• Phone numbers or social media
• School or work information
• Personal photos or videos
• Financial information

⚖️ Legal & Compliance Rules

20. Terms & Policy Compliance

Follow all server policies and legal requirements

Required Compliance:

• Terms of Service
• Privacy Policy
• Refund Policy
• Applicable local and international laws

21. Chargeback & Payment Rules

Serious consequences for payment abuse

⚠️ Warning: Chargebacks without contacting support first result in:

• Immediate permanent ban
• Loss of all purchased content
• Account blacklisting
• Potential legal action

Proper Process:

1. Contact [email protected] first
2. Allow time for resolution
3. Only initiate chargebacks as last resort

📞 Reporting & Support

How to Report Violations

Multiple ways to report rule violations

In-Game:

• /report [player] [reason] command
• Contact online staff directly
• Use in-game messaging systems

Discord:

• Create support ticket
• Contact staff via DM
• Use reporting channels

Email:

• [email protected]
• Include screenshots/evidence
• Provide detailed description

What to Include in Reports

Help us help you with detailed reports

✅ Include:

• Player usernames involved
• Time and date of incident
• Screenshots or video evidence
• Detailed description of violation
• Which rule was broken

🔄 Rule Updates & Changes

Policy Changes

• Rules updated as needed for community benefit
• Major changes announced in advance
• Players responsible for staying informed
• Continued play implies acceptance of changes

Community Input

• Player feedback welcomed for rule improvements
• Suggestions submitted through proper channels
• Community votes on major policy changes when appropriate

⚠️ Final Reminders

Key Points to Remember

• Ignorance of rules is not an excuse
• Staff decisions are final unless appealed
• Community standards apply everywhere
• When in doubt, ask staff for clarification

Minecraft Disclaimer

LegacyDuck Network is not affiliated with Mojang AB, Microsoft Corporation, or their affiliates. Minecraft is a trademark of Mojang Synergies AB.

Questions about the rules? Contact us at [email protected] or ask staff in-game!

These rules were last updated on July 27, 2025.