Rules, strikes and appeals
The Polar Scrims strike table: what each offence gives the first, second and third time, how long strikes last and how to appeal a scrim ban.
Polar Scrims uses a public strike table, so the same offence always gives the same punishment. Every strike, ban and appeal decision is logged.
Strike table
| Offence | 1st strike | 2nd strike | 3rd strike |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spam / flooding | Warning | 1h timeout | 24h timeout |
| Leaving early / AFK | Warning | 24h scrim ban | 7d scrim ban |
| Leaving a set scrim before all games | 7d scrim ban | 30d scrim ban | Permanent scrim ban |
| Toxicity / disrespect | Warning | 24h timeout | 7d scrim ban |
| Fake report | Warning | 7d scrim ban | 30d scrim ban |
| Teaming / griefing | 7d scrim ban | 30d scrim ban | Permanent scrim ban |
| Sharing a matchmaking key | 30d scrim ban | Permanent scrim ban | |
| Alt account (punish the main) | 30d scrim ban | Permanent scrim ban | |
| Cheating / threats / hate speech / doxxing | Permanent server ban |
After the last step, the last punishment repeats.
How strikes work
- A strike counts for 60 days. After that it no longer raises the next punishment.
- A scrim ban removes your scrim access and gives the Banned role until it runs out. Leaving and rejoining the server does not remove it.
- Cheating, threats, hate speech and doxxing are a permanent ban from the server.
Appeals
- Appeal a scrim ban in #appeal within 14 days. One appeal per ban.
- The moderator who gave the ban can't review the appeal.
- A paid unban is available once per account through #unban. If you are banned again afterwards, the ban is permanent.
Report a player
Report teaming, griefing or other rule breaks in #report-griefer with evidence. Fake reports give a strike too.
More guides
- What are Fortnite scrims?What a scrim is, how a scrim lobby works and why competitive players practise in them.
- Open scrimsDrop-in lobbies throughout the day. How to get access and join your first game.
- Set scrims and divisionsScheduled sessions of three games per division, from announcement to the last game.
- How dropspot claims workReserved landing spots for set scrims: who claims, the limits and when claims close.
- How to verify your Epic accountLink your Epic account with Yunite to unlock scrims. Requirements and common problems.
- Rules, strikes and appealsThe strike table, how long strikes last and how to appeal a scrim ban.
- FAQShort answers to the questions players ask most.