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Staff Cheat Sheet

Use this page during active moderation.


Golden Rules

✅ Evidence first.

✅ Apply the rules consistently.

✅ Document significant actions.

✅ Stay professional.

✅ Ask for review when unsure.


Standard Workflow

  1. Receive report
  2. Gather evidence
  3. Identify rule
  4. Consider context
  5. Decide action
  6. Communicate
  7. Document
  8. Review if required

Evidence Checklist

Collect whenever possible:

  • Server logs
  • Chat logs
  • Screenshots
  • Video
  • Witness statements
  • Previous disciplinary history

Escalate Immediately

Request assistance for:

  • Permanent bans
  • Appeals
  • Staff misconduct
  • Security concerns
  • Ban evasion
  • Active cheating
  • Unclear policy

Documentation Checklist

Record:

  • Players involved
  • Applicable rule
  • Summary
  • Evidence
  • Administrative action
  • Reasoning
  • Review status

Ask Yourself

Before taking action:

  • Do I have enough evidence?
  • Which rule applies?
  • Is my response proportional?
  • Would another moderator make the same decision?
  • Can I explain this decision clearly?

If the answer to any of these is no, pause and ask for help.


One Rule Above All

Protect the community through fair, consistent, and professional moderation.