Ruleset for the unusual trade server.

[Scootaloo 124]

So, @ColdEndeavour and myself have been working tirelessly to make our Unusual server absolutely flawless. He is currently fixing a few things with the map layout and adding a Sniper arena. While he works on this, he tasked me with drafting the ruleset for the Unusual Server, and I feel like I have covered most of our bases. I just wanted to make sure it was thorough enough. @Nomulous, let me know if there is anything you think should be added or changed.

 

Here is the list:

 

xG Unusual Server Rules

 

1. DO NOT cheat, exploit, or grief.

2. DO NOT scam others.

3. DO NOT use inappropriate sprays (Porn, shock, gore, etc.)

4. DO NOT use bigotry, racism, or vulgarity.

5. DO NOT spam chat, mic, or weapons/taunt sounds. (This includes prepubescent voices on mic.)

6. DO NOT send random trade requests.

7. DO NOT use derogatory terms to describe low-tier Unusuals, such as “Cancer” or “Shit-Tier.”

8. DO NOT beg for free items.

9. DO NOT post external links in chat.

10. DO NOT misrepresent your item statistics. (Such as claiming an item is “1of1” when 22 exist, etc.)

11. DO NOT use weapons other than melee items in the Boxing Arena.

12. DO NOT advertise that you are buying Quick-Sells. (Advertising quicksells is allowed.)

13. DO NOT abuse Donator perks or spawn bosses.

14. ALWAYS be respectful to everyone.

15. ALWAYS use English only.

16. ALWAYS make sure there’s no more than one person on the mic at all times.

17. ALWAYS seek out Mod/Admin approval before a raffle.

18. ALWAYS seek out an Admin as a Middle-Man when engaging in a Spycrab valued anything over 5 Keys.

19. ALWAYS keep your Backpack public!

20. ALWAYS record all Spycrabs as a precaution. YOU are responsible to provide proof in the case of being scammed.

21. ONLY members of XenoGamers may wear the [xG] tag. Apply at xenogamers.com for membership.

22. All decisions made by the Mods/Admins are final.

23. Breaking any of the above rules can result in a kick or a ban. Please follow the rules!

[ColdEndeavour 17]

I approve of this. +1 (y)

 

If this is final, I'll be sure to add it to the unusual map as a.vtf on a bulletin.

[Swift 11]

tenouttaten

 

but i can't plus one this cause im not a member

 

but srs

 

tenouttaten

[Nomulous 14]

+1

[Scootaloo 124]

We have received the Nom Blessing. Make it happen @ColdEndeavour. Put the rules in. =D

[Matsi 35]

Wait so... I'm can't play on the server if my backpack isn't public? but then I get all those fuckers randomly trading me for my CS:GO stuff :(

[Scootaloo 124]

Wait so... I'm can't play on the server if my backpack isn't public? but then I get all those fudgeers randomly trading me for my CS:GO stuff :(

This rule is specifically in place so that people can check the history of an item. If someone is trying to sell an unusual, you can't look up its history via BP if their inventory is set to private, and it's quite a big deal. Looking at an item's history is the only real way to check if an item is duped or not.

[Scootaloo 124]

It becomes quite a headache any time you want to buy something of high value but can't check the history. We would have a lot of headaches with players complaining about private backpacks if that rule wasn't in place. =(

[Matsi 35]

This rule is specifically in place so that people can check the history of an item. If someone is trying to sell an unusual, you can't look up its history via BP if their inventory is set to private, and it's quite a big deal. Looking at an item's history is the only real way to check if an item is duped or not.

Wow really... I have never even seena duped item or had that happen tome ever before... that's silly.

[Scootaloo 124]

Wow really... I have never even seena duped item or had that happen tome ever before... that's silly.

Yeah, it sounds strange and unrealistic, but a while ago, there was an item duplication exploit that the public caught wind of, resulting in the duplication of a lot of rare items. The way the TF2 item server reads these duplications is by assigning the same item ID number to all copies of the duplicated item, even if they appear in different backpacks at different times. It may seem trivial, but it heavily reduces the price of items, especially things like Unusuals and Earbuds.

[Scootaloo 124]

For example, go take a look at the history for this set of Earbuds.

 

At the top of the page, you will notice a big red exclamation that states "Warning! This item appears to have been duped."

 

This particular pair of Earbuds is appearing in multiple backpacks at once, meaning it has been duplicated. To the average Joe, it's just another pair of Earbuds, but many seasoned traders would not pay full price for this particular pair of Buds.

[Scootaloo 124]

I personally have a LOT of experience in Unusual servers and know precisely the things that people look for in a good server. This list is the bare-bones basic of what Unusual Traders want when it comes to their host server. =)

[Forge 77]

I disagree with some of these rules, you've restricted it to a point where most players won't even be able to play because of the rules. I'll post a larger comment later with more detail on my opinion.

[Muzzle 9]

 

15. ALWAYS use English only.

esto es mierda de toro

das ist bull shit

это бык дерьмо

това е бик лайна

[Fink 64]

Well sometimes duped items can come from steam support if your account was hijacked.