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How scoring works

This route turns the homepage scoring summary into a true reference page. Articles link here when the useful next step is understanding the lens behind the directory before trusting a score or a vanilla-first claim.

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Exclusion rules that gate the directory

  • No pay-to-win: no progression advantages sold for money.
  • Clear vanilla-first statement: changes and additions must be disclosed.
  • Public rules: griefing, PvP, resets, and moderation expectations.
  • Contact exists: at least an active Discord or website.
  • Verifiable access: IP and availability can be checked (we show “last checked”).

Score categories that shape the ranking

  • 35 Vanilla purity
  • 20 Fairness and no P2W
  • 15 Stability and last checked
  • 15 Rules and moderation
  • 10 Community and longevity
  • 5 Transparency
How articles use this page

Articles link here when a claim like no pay-to-win, vanilla-first, or calm SMP sounds attractive but needs a concrete rubric. The purpose is to move readers from marketing language to comparable criteria.

Next step

After you read the rubric, go back to the shortlist or use the guide hub to unpack a specific decision in more depth.