ModTools Map Rules
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   :description lang=en: Rules to follow when creating a custom map

Featured map rules
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These are the rules for maps in the **Featured** category

#. All content must meet a quality bar.
    * Custom maps cannot give unfair advantages, (in combat or otherwise) to any player.
    * "Shitpost" maps are allowed, as long as they are of a decent quality and feel complete without major issues.

Rules for all maps
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These are the rules for maps in the **Featured** and **Verified** category

#. You must have permission
    * *If* the map is adapted from another map, written permission must be obtained by the original creator before it can be accepted.
#. No use of Generative AI
    * Generative AI is prohibited for use in: Map Descriptions; Preview Images; Map art; In-game text; In-game music.
    * This list is non-extensive, please exercise best judgement regarding Generative AI use.
#. No NSFW / Sexual Content, symbols, builds, textures & sounds. 
    * Maps taking place in "Untasteful" settings/relations to real world events such as: Nazi Germany, 9/11, Hiroshima, and any other depictions of similar events are forbidden.
      If there are any questions related to this, please ask a moderator about the related topic.
#. Malicious Content is prohibited
    * Scripts, files, code, materials, or anything able to do harm to the host server, players, or backend tools.
      including but not limited to: Crashing players or servers, "Breakout" or modifying anything outside of your map to change things in other maps, 
      player lockouts/soft locks, scripts that "hijack" aspects of the server or clients, or loops designed to use significantly above average resource usage without need.
#. Battle maps must be no larger than 25 MB when compiled.
    * This limitation is intended to maintain server stability when loading a map, and preserve storage space for new maps to be added.
    * Tumble and Glide Maps do not apply to this limit, and size restrictions will be reevaluated when they are available.
    * Custom resource packs are not included in this limit, but will be reevaluated once available.
#. Maps must meet the minimum defined requirements in :doc:`/modtools/creation/requirements`
    * If these requirements are not meet the server will be unable to load the map properly