What Rules and Policies Apply to TSPG: Painkiller Servers?

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TSPG: Painkiller is a free Zandronum hosting service based in St. Louis, MO, USA, aimed at the North American community. The site's navigation links to two separate policy pages — Rules and Policies — plus a FAQ, and the homepage explicitly asks visitors to read the Discord rules before interacting in the community. Those pages are the authoritative source for conduct expectations; the homepage itself only points to them, so check them directly before hosting or joining a server.

Where the Rules Live

The site's navigation bar lists the following relevant entries:

Link What it covers (per site structure)
Rules Server and community rules for hosted games
Policies Service-level policies for hosting accounts and use
FAQ Common questions about hosting and the service
Discord Community chat; separate rules apply before interacting

Because the homepage does not reproduce the rule text, treat the Rules and Policies pages as the binding documents. If a rule matters to your decision — for example, what content is allowed on a hosted server — read it there rather than inferring from the homepage.

Community Conduct and Discord

The homepage states: "Please read the discord rules before interacting with the community." The Discord server is used for TSPG updates, hosting support, and socializing, so the Discord rules govern behavior in that space in addition to the site-wide Rules and Policies. If you plan to ask for hosting help or report an issue, read those rules first.

What the Homepage Confirms About the Service

  • Hosting is described as free and located in St. Louis, MO, USA, targeting low-latency play for the North American community.
  • You need to sign up (via the User Area's Login/Register links) to host your own Zandronum servers.
  • The service is supported through Patreon and donations; patron benefits include Discord and hosting perks, but the homepage does not state that payment is required to host.

Practical Checklist Before You Host

  1. Open the Rules and Policies pages from the navigation and read them in full.
  2. Join the Discord via https://allfearthesentinel.com/discord and read the Discord rules before posting.
  3. Register through the User Area, then set up your server.
  4. If a specific behavior isn't covered on the homepage, check the FAQ before assuming — the homepage is a landing page, not the rulebook.

The key takeaway: the homepage tells you that rules exist and where to find them, but the actual expectations for hosted servers and community conduct are defined on the Rules, Policies, FAQ, and Discord rules pages.