fair rules

Fair means clarity and predictability. You can tell what is allowed and you can expect the same call no matter who you are, when it happens, or who you are fighting. Strict just means lots of limits. A fair rules server can be relaxed or sweaty, but it draws clean lines and enforces them consistently.

No. Many fair rules servers allow PvP and raiding, they just define what counts as legit. Winning fights, setting traps where they are allowed, or raiding through normal mechanics can be fine. Duping, glitching into bases, using hacked clients, or bypassing protections through exploits usually is not.

Read the rules and look for specifics on common problems like hacks, exploits, chat conduct, and raiding edge cases. Check if there is an appeals process and whether staff explain decisions. In-game, pay attention to how quickly and transparently they deal with obvious stuff like combat hacks or slur spam. If enforcement only happens after a public argument or depends on who is involved, it shows fast.

Usually: screenshots for chat, short clips for hacks or exploits, and timestamps plus coordinates for theft or grief reports when relevant. If the server has logs or rollbacks, your job is mainly to give enough detail for staff to verify what happened.

Often, yes. A consistent baseline means new players are less likely to get pushed out by unchecked toxicity or exploiters. You still need to learn the server specifics, like whether claims exist or how raiding is handled, but the ground rules are steadier.