Server Rules & Guidelines

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Important
Breaking these rules may result in warnings, temporary bans, or permanent removal from the server. Ignorance of the rules is not an excuse.

Code of Conduct

  • Respect everyone. Be polite and treat other players and staff with respect. Personal attacks, persistent harassment, or targeted insults aren’t allowed.
  • No family insults. Don’t insult people’s family members (parents, siblings, partners, etc.). Keep the conversation focused on the game, not personal lives.
  • Content that promotes or encourages hatred based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or similar characteristics is strictly prohibited. Political and religious debates are not welcome on this server.
  • Keep language reasonable. Casual swearing is understandable in a gaming community, but excessive insults, threats, or unnecessarily aggressive language in chat or voice channels is not allowed.
  • No meta-gaming in Discord. Do not post or share in-game live intel on public Discord channels (e.g., “Shots at NWAF,” “Car at Zeleno,” “Tisy active”). Use in-game comms, DMs, or private voice channels for coordination.
  • No base/stash locations in public chat. Never post exact base or stash coordinates, screenshots, or detailed descriptions in public channels, even if the base is yours.
  • Meeting up with friends. Organize meet-ups via Discord DMs or voice channels. Do not use public text channels for coordination requests.

1. Staff, Tickets & Support

  • Respect staff: Open a ticket for all support requests. Do not DM staff unless they specifically ask you to, and do not tag them to ask about ticket status. Tickets are handled in the order they are received. Only tag staff in genuine emergencies such as the server being down or a major bug.
  • Use the ticket system: If you need help, open a ticket. Don’t DM staff unless they specifically ask you to. Tickets are handled in order.
  • Be honest in tickets: Provide accurate information and any requested evidence. Lying or withholding crucial details may lead to penalties.
  • Evidence and recordings: When possible, record incidents using tools like MedalTV or ShadowPlay. Include any recordings as unlisted YouTube links or attach the files.
  • Final say: Admins make the final decision in disputes. Their decisions are authoritative.
  • No teleport or instant-fix requests: Staff won’t teleport you for convenience. If you have a legitimate issue, submit a ticket with evidence.

2. General Server Rules & Fair Play

  • No cheating, exploits or scripts: Using cheats, exploits, or unintended mechanics to gain an advantage is not allowed, including but not limited to: ESP, cheat menus, ice sliding, moon-walking, and loot cycling. Report major bugs to staff. NVIDIA Filters are permitted. Players may not intentionally pass through solid objects or objects.
  • VAC / recent bans policy:
    • If you have a cheater ban less than 365 days old, you can not play on Afterlight.
    • If you have multiple cheater bans, you can not play on Afterlight.
    • If you have a BattleEye ban, we reserve the right to take any action we deem necessary.
  • No doxxing or sharing personal info: Never share other players’ personal information (real names, addresses, phone numbers, linked profiles) publicly or in tickets.
  • No impersonating staff: Don’t pretend to be an admin or staff member. Misleading others about rules, punishments, or staff actions is prohibited.
  • No server advertising or promotion: Do not promote other servers, projects, or communities on our server without prior approval.
  • Public conduct & reputation: Public profiles such as Steam or Discord containing hate speech, slurs, or content that reflects poorly on the community may result in a warning or removal at staff discretion.
  • Multiple accounts / alts: Each player is limited to one account. Discovered alternate accounts will be permanently banned, and the primary account may be suspended for up to one month. If multiple players share an IP address, open a ticket to verify identities before playing. Failure to report this will result in a ban.
  • Rule changes: Staff may update rules at any time. It is your responsibility to stay informed. Staff may issue immediate bans for severe offenses without being required to provide public proof, though all evidence is reviewed internally.
  • Stream Sniping: Stream sniping is strictly prohibited.
  • Keys & Keycard rooms: Logging out inside or around keys & keycard locations is forbidden, this includes server restarts.

3. Group & Player Limits

  • Group size cap: Your group may have more than 3 members, but no more than 3 may be online at the same time.
  • Alliances & Teaming: Forming Alliances or allying with another group is NOT allowed!
  • Rotating players: Rotating players is allowed. You do not have to make a ticket.
  • Circumventing the limit: Any attempt to bypass group size rules, including alternate accounts or undisclosed associations with other groups, will result in consequences up to a permanent ban.

4. Base Building Rules

  • Flag & claiming: Territories with a lowered flag may despawn within 5-10 days.
  • Minimum distances: Maintain at least 150 meters from other player bases. Military zones require 300 meters minimum distance.
  • No coastal or restricted-area builds: Building along coastal spawns or in strictly restricted zones (police stations, military zones, medical areas, bunker loot spawns) is not allowed. Such bases may be deleted without warning.
    Building a base under an airdrop landing point is prohibited.
  • Door limits & garages: A territory may have up to 15 doors/garages. Codelocks are limited to 20 in total.
  • Movement & structure integrity: Corridors must be at least two small BBP structures wide (e.g. one small window + one small door) (See image below). Stacking doors is not allowed. In vanilla buildings, corridors must allow two players to pass each other, and doors must be separated by at least two small BBP structures.
  • One base per group: Each group is allowed to have one base only. Multiple bases are prohibited.
  • Code locks & sharing: Sharing Codelocks is not allowed.
  • Loot accessibility: All loot must be reasonably obtainable through normal gameplay (no loot hidden behind unraidable walls or inside textures).
  • Window peeks only: Bases must use BBP windows only for peeks. Any other type of peek is illegal. The window must be unobstructed, and the entire structure (window, frame, and wall) must be visible. We do not allow foot peeks. Shooting from roofs or from built BBP ramps is allowed.
  • Base limitations:
    • You cannot have floating bases (See pictures below)
    • You can have max one hanging base part in all directions. Trees can support a base part
    • Your build cannot block any major roads (Building in the Biathlon tunnel is allowed)
    • Your build cannot block water pumps (except if at modded bases)
    • You are not allowed to shoot towards Events (Airdrops, KOTHS, Hacked Crates) or Key/Keycard rooms from your base
  • Forcing Animations: You cannot force players into an animation to raid your base. This includes the following:
    • Proning/Crawling
    • Climbing a Ladder
    • Vaulting
    • Crouching
    • Jumping
    • Barbed wire tunnels
No Build Zones Map
Prohibited Structure 1
Prohibited Structure 2
Corridor Width Rule

5. Raiding Rules

  • Raid times: No C4 raiding allowed during the initial wipe weekend. Weekend raiding will be allowed from Friday 20:00 CET - Sunday 23:59 CET.
  • Gate-only raiding: C4 only works on doors, gates and floor hatches.
  • No base takeovers: You may loot a raided base, but you may not claim, re-code, or move into it permanently. Take what you want and leave.
  • No glitching into bases: Using glitches to enter bases is forbidden. Entering through doors/windows as intended is allowed.
  • Raid cooldowns: A base may not be raided more than once within 48 hours by the same team. A raid is considered successful once the core loot of the base has been accessed.
  • Damage registration problems: If explosives or ammo damage doesn’t register, loot restitution requires video proof.
  • No logging out inside enemy base: Logging out inside an enemy base during or after a raid is not allowed. If you log back in inside a foreign base, you must immediately suicide.
  • Boosting rules: You may boost using one placed object at a time (vehicle, stepladder etc.). Stacking placed objects is not allowed. Map structures (fences, sheds) do not count as your placed object. Man boosting is allowed. A single stepladder may be used during a raid. Stacking stepladders or combining them with other placed objects is not allowed.
  • No intentional loot destruction: Intentionally destroying, burning, or dumping loot is not allowed. Do not drop loot on the ground inside or outside the base during a raid. Take what you need and leave the rest in containers or lockers.
  • Rebuild-Cooldown: You cannot build or reinforce your base once a C4 has been placed until 15 minutes have passed.
  • No codelocks on foreign bases: Placing codelocks on bases that do not belong to your group is strictly prohibited.

6. Vehicle Rules

  • Vehicle limits: Each group may have a maximum of three vehicles. Two may be stored inside or outside the base with no parts restriction. One additional vehicle is permitted, but must be kept outside the base with all parts attached. Vehicles exceeding these limits may be removed by staff.
  • Refunds for bugged vehicles: Lost vehicles due to map glitches can be replaced. Driver errors will not be refunded.

7. Chat & Voice Conduct

  • Language: Use English in global chat and main Discord channels so staff and the community can moderate effectively. Voice channels may use other languages where appropriate.
  • No spamming or advertising: Spam, repetitive messages, mass @mentions, and unsolicited advertising are not allowed.
  • No public cheating accusations: If you suspect someone is cheating, do not call them out in chat. Instead, gather evidence and submit a ticket. Public accusations lead to drama and may be punished.

8. Combat Logging & Ghosting

  • Combat definition: You are considered in combat when you shoot at someone, are being shot at, or when you are actively involved in a raid (e.g., trapped inside a base under attack).
  • Logout timer: You must remain logged in for 5 minutes after your last point of contact defined by Rule 8.1.
  • No logging out with loot during raids: Logging out inside an enemy base with loot or storage items counts as combat logging.

9. Compensation & Restitution

  • Video evidence required: All compensation requests require video proof. Without it, staff may deny the claim. We strongly recommend configuring your recording software to use an instant replay buffer (e.g. MedalTV, ShadowPlay), so footage is always available when needed.
  • No compensation for:
    • Items deliberately dropped on the ground
    • Items despawned due to lifetime expiry
    • Items lost during server restarts

10. Events & Tournaments

  • Follow event admin instructions: Event admins have control during events. Follow their directions or you may be removed.
  • Behavior during events: No trash talk or harassment before events start. Avoid bringing personal gear unless allowed. Keep chat minimal so admins can communicate.
  • Event participation rules: Events often provide teleportation and gear. Stay out of event zones until the event begins.
  • Deaths & rewards: If you die during an event, you will not automatically be teleported back. Winners may receive rewards and be sent back to base at admin discretion.

11. Enforcement & Penalties

  • We prefer to educate, not punish. Typical progression for most rule violations:
  • Warning
  • Temporary kick or mute
  • Temporary ban (duration depends on severity)
  • Permanent ban for severe or repeated offenses
  • Some actions (cheating, doxxing, severe exploitation, circumventing group limits) can trigger immediate permanent bans