Revision as of 15:42, 27 January 2021

The following rules have been created to make a safe environment for everyone.Please remember that children play GrinderScape and use the GS Servers!

Golden Rule - Use Common Sense!

Note: If you want staff to take action for any offense you see a player commit. You must collect evidence of the rule being broken for staff to take action. This can be with pictures (Gyazo, light shot) or with a video. Please do not spam staff if you don't have proof of an offense.

All punishments listed for rules are only guidelines and punishments will vary depending on the severity of the situation.

Chat Related Offenses

Breaking any of these rules over yell will result in a worse punishment. Soliciting others into breaking a rule (may it be provoking or blackmailing) is illegal and will result in a temporary or permanent mute depending on the situation.

• Trading in clan channel
• Excessive Profanity
• Advertising Other Servers
• Staff Impersonation
• Cyber-Bullying, Insults, Flaming
• Racism, Nazism, Sexism and any other Prejudices
• No Discussion of illegal, or otherwise profane Topics
• Gibberish/Spamming, Chat-Flooding
• Disrespecting Members of Staff and/or Their Decisions
• Luring on yell or clan chat (Saying you will pay players to kill them)

Excessive Profanity

At GrinderScape, users are given the freedom of speech. However, that freedom is not unrestricted and is based on how severe the profanity is. As GrinderScape is frequented by underage and generally young children, excessive swearing or anything else excessively profane is forbidden in order to shield that aforementioned part of the player-base. Please understand that this is to keep the impressionable out of harm's way. Those who decide not to follow this rule will be punished in the form of a verbal warning and/or temporary mute.

Advertising Other Servers

GrinderScape does not, in any way shape or form, tolerate advertising other RuneScape servers. Advertising is classed as the following; -Mention another server with the intent on harming the servers playerbase. -Recruiting other players via any form of communicating methods (public, private, clan or yell). -mentioning another server followed by a comment which can be considered as nasty or flaming the server and its staff. The punishment for this rule being broken will be a minimum of an account ban depending on the severity of the situation, an appeal can be made via the forums depending on the outcome. if a player mentions another server or talk about one unknowingly you will be asked to stop, if you continue you may be met with a short mute.

Staff Impersonation

impersonating a member of the GrinderScape Staff Team is prohibited. The consequences for breaking this rule vary depending on context: Those caught impersonating with good intentions will be warned not to do so in the future or muted for 24 to 48 hours; those caught impersonating with bad intentions or with the goal of scamming other users will be permanently banned from the GrinderScape server. If severe enough, impersonators may also be host-banned.

Cyber-Bullying, Insults, Flaming

GrinderScape takes any form of harassment or bullying seriously. verbal insults are judges based on context by the staff member its been reported too.  A member found to be actively and intentionally breaking this rule will be punished in the form of a mute. The punishment's duration will be left to the discretion of the Staff Member handling the situation, the punishment for this rule being broken wont exceed 24hours. If a player who has already been muted for breaking this rule attempts to avoid the outstanding punishment, it will be increased to an IP or mac mute ranging from 2days+.

Racism, Nazism, Sexism, or any other Prejudice

GrinderScape does not tolerate its players being prejudiced toward any sex, race or belief (We do not allow the term 'nigga' as it get too many offensive reports.The player will be punished accordianly). Players who break this rule will be muted for a duration up to the staff member. If however, you make an account who's username breaks this rule, the account will be banned and your items will be lost. Repeat offenders may have their ability to speak permanently revoked or be host-banned from GrinderScape.

No Discussion of illegal, or otherwise profane Topics

GrinderScape does not harbor criminals and will not tolerate the discussion of illegal activities; overly profane topics are also not welcome. The consequence for breaking this rule is a temporary mute that may be made permanent. If serious enough, players may be reported to the proper authorities.

Exception: Torrents

Gibberish/Spamming, Chat-Flooding

Though considered to be a minor offence, players found spamming or flooding the chat will be warned not to do so moving forward. If this instruction is ignored, a temporary mute will follow. The mute's duration is left to the Staff Member handling the situation in question, though, punishments will normally not exceed 4 hours.

Disrespecting Members of Staff and/or their Decisions

GrinderScape does not tolerate its Staff Members or their decisions being disrespected. If a player disagrees with the choices made or punishments given by a Staff Member, that player can appeal this via the forums. If unclear on the reason behind the punishment, they can politely enquire this via private messages on the forums or discord. appeals are discussed amongst staff and a reply is given within 3days of the appeal being created.

Luring on yell

Luring on Grinderscape is not allowed.  However, A mutual agreement between two players either from private message or general chat is fine. No payment of any kind will not be in the agreement. Yell is a communication method not only meant to create positive interactions between community members (especially new players) but to allow a safe method of all other activities. Luring on yell creates a negative environment that we can, and will avoid by any punishment. 

Action Related Offenses

• Duping
• Bug abusing
• Account Sharing/Giving away accounts
• Scamming
• Giveaways
• Autoclickers
• Hosting Games of Chance
• Evading Punishments
• Usage of Third-Party Program for Voting
• Harassment
• Bypassing Gambling Systems
• Multi-logging in Wilderness
• Multi-logging on the same Boss
• Boosting Points/Kills
• Multi-logging in mini-game (::tourny)

Duping

If a player is caught abusing a method of duplicating items, they will be permanently host-banned and have all accounts pertaining to them cleared. If a player is to find a duplication method, he/she is to report it to the highest authority currently available or report on the matter on the GrinderScape Forums; players who report active duplication methods will be rewarded handsomely.

Bug Abusing

GrinderScape does not tolerate its players abusing server bugs. Players caught breaking this rule will be severely punished in the form of a temporary ban. If the abused bug is serious enough or if the player keeps doing it, punishments may also extend to permanent bans or host-bans. If a player is to find a bug, they are to report it on the Forums or Discord; those who report bugs posing serious risks to GrinderScape, may be rewarded for their efforts.

Using a visual bug to lure other players is against the rules.

Account Sharing/Giving away accounts

GrinderScape Prohibits the act of sharing account(s) between multiple players. If an account is caught being shared, any of its owners will be responsible for actions taken by their accounts as well as on the same IP address. This also includes giving any small amount of information such as; username, password, bank pin, email, ect.

Scamming

Scamming a fellow GrinderScape user is prohibited. Those caught scamming other GrinderScape members will be banned; repeat offenders will be permanently banned. A player caught scamming has the option of refunding his victim(s) in exchange for a more lenient punishment. If scammed, a player may make a Player Report on the GrinderScape Forums with sufficient evidence to prove his claims. Please note that in the case of scams involving RSGP, Staff may not assist you as GrinderScape has no authority over RuneScape.

Scams include but not limited to;

- Trade snipe - Where a players puts an item up and quickly takes it back before the trade has been accepted.

- Doubling money - Even with good intentions most players will see this as a scam, please do not do it.

NOTE: Loaning items is at your own risk. The Grinderscape Staff Team does not take any responsibility and are not required to help retrieve any items lent out. If you lend items to a friend and want them back, do NOT contact a staff member about this issue.

Giveaways Giveaways are allowed within the server but certain actions must be followed before doing so. you must inform a staff member which items will be dropped and what event you wish to host. The staff member may choose to approve or deny this request based on the amount within the giveaway. This is to protect the economy and prevent any forum of harm that may be caused intentionally or unintentionally, Punishments may come in the form of permanent ban under investigation.

Auto-Clickers/Macroing

Auto-Clickers provide an unfair advantage to those using them, they are prohibited at all times while playing GrinderScape. Players caught breaking this rule will receive punishments in the form of a temporary jail and the possibility of having their experience reset. Repeat offenders, though, may receive temporary or permanent bans.

Hosting Games of Chance

GrinderScape allows for games of chance. This includes all forms of player made games, this is for players who have lost interest in dicing or staking that want to try something new. This rule will be monitored heavily, as any player caught scamming using a custom made game of chance, will be banned from the server and the account will be wiped.

Evading Punishments

Players who have received host-bans or host-mutes and decide to evade their punishment will simply be given the punishment once more and have their initial punishment's duration increased. Please also note that evading punishments will significantly decrease the probability of a player's punishment appeal being accepted.

Usage of Third-Party Program for Voting

While voting is certainly beneficial to the server, here at Grinderscape we do not allow player(s) to use a third-party program so that they may avoid the 12 hour voting limit (this includes any method to bypass the 12 hour restriction. Restricting the usage of such programs benefits the economy, the players and the overall integrity of the server. If caught using such programs, the player will be warned and stripped of all rewards attained. Any further usage afterwards will result in harsher punishments.

Harassment

While harassment is normally done verbally, we also recognise that physical harassment may occur in the form invite spamming (trades and dual/gambling invites) We do no condone any form of harassment. If a player is caught doing so they will be met with a punishment fitting the severity of the crime commit.

Bypassing Gambling Systems

Bypassing any Gambling system ( Dicing or Staking ) is against the rules. Bypassing our gambling system is classifed as making an agreement to trade over any certain item(s) that could not fit inside the gambing interface. Bypassing the gambling system is also classified as avoiding our tax system. A player may not avoid the gambling or staking tax with any currency by trading it after the gamble or duel has ended. Any player who are found guilty of this rule will be punished by warning - jail - and in some cases banned.

Multilogging in Wilderness

We allow players to multilog in-game and in the wilderness. Multi-logging inside the wilderness is a little more strict; players who multi-log in the wilderness can only skill and kill seperate bosses, they may not pk on both accounts simutaneously. This means 2 vs 1 is prohibited. Two players with the same IP address is prohibited to pk together.

Multilogging on the same Boss

As mentioned above, we allow players to multi-log to kill bosses but they must be different bosses. A player may not use an alternate account(s) to kill the same boss that their main account is already attacking. This includes regular boss rooms and instance boss rooms; they may not be in the same location but they are the same boss.

Wilderness Boosting

Wilderness boosting is classified as killing your alternate account(s) or a friends account(s) more than 2 times to obtain kills, rewards, achievments, and more. You maybe ask for help with some achievments inside the wilderness but most must follow the rule up above. Players who are found guilty of this rule will be warned - jailed - and in some cases banned. 

Skilling in the wilderness is on own risk, which means players can kill you whenever they want.

Multi-logging in mini-game (::tourny)

As mentioned above, we allow players to multi-log with a few exceptions and multi-logging in the mini-game is one of them. A player may not take their main account and their alternate account(s) inside the mini-game to obtain rewards.

Trade Related Offenses

• Talk of buying or selling anything In clan channel.
• Buying/Selling/Giving away Accounts.
• Buying/Selling RuneScape Membership PINs.
• Trading Third Party Currency.
• Trading RSGP.
• Selling/Buying Dicer/Super Donator Ranks.
• Selling Items/Accounts for Real Life Wealth/Gain.

Buying or Selling in clan channel 

Grinderscape Staff team does not condone of any player to talk about buying or selling items in the “Help” clan channel. The only ways of buying or selling is through private messages, general chat, discord buy/sell section, and forums buy/sell section.

Buying/Selling/Giving away Accounts

Players of GrinderScape are prohibited from buying, selling or giving away GrinderScape accounts. Any account found to have been bought, sold or given away will be permanently banned.

Buying/Selling RuneScape Membership PINs

GrinderScape forbids its players from buying or selling RuneScape Membership PINs. Those caught infringing upon this rule will receive severe punishments ranging from temporary to permanent bans. The exact duration is left to the Staff Member's discretion. Repeatedly breaking this rule may result in being host-banned.

Trading Third Party Currency

You are not allowed to sell/buy any kind of 3rd party currency with Grinderscape items or gold. It doesn't matter what it is, may it be Microsoft Points or iTunes cards. If you get caught doing one of the things mentioned above, you will be permanently host-banned.

Trading RSGP

GrinderScape allows its users with 24 hours of play time ( ::timeplayed ) to freely trade RSGP provided an Official Middleman is used during the transaction. Trades where Rsgp is involved are only allowed when you use an OMM. If you choose not to use an OMM and get caught, you will be punished. Merching OSRS or RS3 GP is prohibited as whey are  “fixed” prices.

Each OSRS and RS3 trades must follow the rules set in place by the Administrative Team which are;  

The prices for OSRS gp is 500m GS GP (Grinderscape GP) per 1m OSRS gp.

- 100m weekly limit (buy and sell) per IP address for OSRS gp

- The price for RS3 gp is 100m GS GP (Grinderscape GP) per 1m RS3 gp.

- 500m weekly limit (buy and sell) per IP address for RS3 gp. 

NOTE: If you re trading items for OSRS/ RS3 gp or vise versa, you must follow the price guide prices and make sure they follow the Runescape gp rates.

Members who are blacklisted will not be allowed to buy or sell any rsgp at all. A list of Official Middlemen can be found here.

Selling/Buying Dicer/Super Donator Ranks

Members of GrinderScape are prohibited from selling Dicer and/or Super Donator Ranks or buying them for other members under any circumstances. Those caught breaking this rule will be severely punished; punishments range from jail time to permanent bans and host-bans.

Selling Items/Accounts for Real Life Wealth/Gain

Though GrinderScape permits the trading of RSGP on its server, doing so in order to make financial gain is strongly prohibited and will result in being permanently host-banned. As this is a matter of zero-tolerance those punished for infringing upon this rule may not appeal their punishments; any appeals made for breaking this rule will be denied by default.

Buying/Selling GrinderScape currency/items via Third Party Websites

Selling or buying GrinderScape gold, items, accounts or services third party websites, or simply attempting to, is strongly prohibited. As GrinderScape Staff is, through the use of various tracking and identification techniques and methods, able to identify your GrinderScape identity, violators will be found and severely punished for their actions. The consequence for breaking this rule is being host-banned indefinitely; appeals made for breaking this rule will be denied by default.

GrinderScape reserves the right to edit these rules at any time without prior notice. It is the player's duty to read and understand the rules, as they will be held accountable for their actions.