Warning 1
Used for lower-level rule breaks where a player can reasonably correct the behaviour.
PBGaming x3 PvE
Warnings & Ban Policy
A clear guide to warnings, temporary bans, permanent bans and ban appeals on the PBGaming x3 PvE Rust server.
Final warning
A repeat of the same or similar behaviour can move the player to a final warning.
Temporary ban
Continued rule breaking normally moves to a timed ban, with the length increasing for repeats.
Instant / permanent ban
Cheating, serious threats, attacks on the server and other severe offences do not require warnings.
How the warning system works
Minor offences normally follow the same simple escalation path.
1WarningPlayer is told what rule was broken.
2Final warningA repeat puts the player at the final stage.
3Temporary banFurther repeats receive increasing ban lengths.
Warning expiry: ordinary warnings may be treated as spent after 30 days without further trouble. Serious offences are handled separately and do not need a warning first.
Offences and normal actions
These are the standard starting points. Staff may increase or reduce an action when the evidence, severity or player history justifies it.
| Offence | First action | Repeat | Further action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor chat spam / excessive caps | Warning | Final warning | 24 hour ban |
| Insults / toxic behaviour | Warning | 24 hour ban | 3–7 day ban |
| Ignoring staff instructions | Warning | 24 hour ban | 3–7 day ban |
| Stealing / interfering with player property where prohibited | Warning + return/remove items | 24 hour ban | 3–7 day ban |
| PvE griefing / deliberately blocking players or bases | Warning + remove grief | 1–3 day ban | 7 day / permanent |
| Deliberately killing players where PvP is not allowed | Warning or 24h depending on intent | 3 day ban | 7 day / permanent |
| Abusing an obvious bug or exploit for an advantage | 3–7 day ban + remove gains | 14–30 day ban | Permanent |
| Racist, homophobic or other hate slurs / severe targeted harassment | Instant 7 day ban | 30 day ban | Permanent |
| Impersonating PBG staff to scam or deceive players | 30 day or permanent | Permanent | — |
| Serious duplication / economy exploitation | 7–30 day or permanent | Permanent | — |
Instant permanent-ban offences
These offences are serious enough that staff do not need to issue warnings first.
Cheats, hacks or unfair scripts
Using software, scripts or other tools to gain an unfair gameplay advantage.
Confirmed ban evasion
Using another Steam account to bypass an active PBGaming ban after staff confirm the accounts belong to the same player.
Attacking the server
Deliberately crashing, exploiting, disrupting or attacking PBGaming services or infrastructure.
Real-life threats or doxxing
Serious real-world threats or sharing another person's private information without permission.
Ban evasion & linked accounts
PBGaming may use account-linking and connection evidence to help staff investigate possible alternative Steam accounts.
An IP match by itself is not treated as proof. Shared homes, VPNs and some internet providers can cause different players to use the same public IP address.
A ban-evasion action should only be taken when staff are satisfied that the accounts belong to the same person.
Ban records & reasons
Staff should record a clear reason whenever a warning or ban is issued, for example:
Racism / Hate Speech — 7 Days
This keeps the public ban list, staff records and Discord moderation logs clear and consistent.
Think a ban is wrong?
Use the private Support Centre to submit a ban appeal. Include your Steam ID, the ban you are appealing and any evidence that helps staff review the decision.