Hacking

If reporting a player you suspect of this, please try to supply as much evidence as possible.

Ban Evasion

Players caught circumventing a ban will have their new account(s) banned unless the original ban is reversed.

Hacker/Banned Player association

If a player is game banned or banned from VirtualRust servers for any reason they are not allowed to evade that ban and play again on a new account. When we catch players doing this they will be banned again for Ban Evasion. Associating with these players on a new account, can and often will result in a ban for individuals or an entire team, depending on the circumstances. We do not expect people to know the complete history of every individual they play with at any point. However, when clear and indisputable proof of players helping others evade is available to moderators, the involved player(s) will face a ban from all VirtualRust servers as well.

Toxic Behavior & Asshattery

Aggressive behavior is a part of normal gameplay in Rust, toxic behavior is when this crosses the line into actions that go above and beyond. A prime example of this would be repeatedly using racial slurs in chat.

Offensive Material

Offensive material is a very subjective arena. Signs depicting bigotry or offensive slurs can potentially be removed by Moderators without warning, and potentially; further action(s) may ensue.

Glitching

Rust is still very much in development and as such we do not police most glitches that find their way into the game. At this time we restrict building outside of the intended playzone (such as under the terrain or inside of rocks). Certain exceptions to this rule may be made at moderators discretion.

Real Life Threats

To know the severity of the threat, it is important to understand the context behind the statement. For example, if someone says they’re going to “f*** someone’s mom” in all chat, it’s obvious that’s not a real threat. If the player is talking about tracking them down in real life or swatting them, please report them.

Doxing

Doxing is the act of releasing the personal information of another player. This can include any real life information such as names, addresses, phone numbers, etc. Players found to be doing this will be evaluated as to the severity, but ultimately, offenses of this nature are grounds for an immediate ban.

Server / Admin Hating

We take pride in the vetting of our staff however mistakes do happen. When suspicions of abuse arise we want to address them in a productive manner. Ranting in all chat does nothing to address the problem and may result in Moderation response. If you suspect admin abuse, please contact a member of our Leadership team via Discord . All reports of abuse are kept strictly confidential regardless of outcome.

Staff Rules

Rustafied staff rules apply to all active Trainees and Moderators, regardless of tenure.

If you feel a member of Rustafied staff has abused their power in any way, report in Discord.

Moderators are here to help

First and foremost, moderators are here to maintain the context of the server and help players. This includes answering questions, engaging with players in positive ways, removing toxic players / hackers, helping out fresh spawns, and running community events.

Playing as a moderator

Aside from community events, moderators on Rustafied servers do not participate in normal gameplay on their moderator accounts. Instead, we ask that moderators use an alternate account to experience the full range of Rust gameplay.