So, say do you play on a survival (no grief) server and you decide to found a city/town/villiage. You have little to no idea how to make your town, and where to build it. This will be your guide. This is not a towny plugin tutorial, but you can certainly register your town with towny if the server you're on has it.
This guide generally focuses on towns, as they are easier to build than cities. To make a city, the same rules apply, but it might require more work.
1. Just an idea
You know you want to make a town, but you need to brainstorm some ideas first. What style should your town be? Where do you want to build it? How big will it be? Will you have a plot system?
Try considering these:
-What style and type should your town be? (fishing village, huge city, underground)
-How big do you want to make your town? (5 members?, 10 members?, 40 members?)
-What building style should you use? (colonial, dirt houses, medieval)
-How should you be organized? (plots, more loosely based, grid of streets)
Now that that you have your idea down pat, you probably need to... 2. Gathering citizens
You should advertise the fact that your are making the server, and post your coords in chat for players to come help build. Try and get people to come, and describe your plans. Make your town sound like the most amazing place to build their base. Advertise it.
However, most citizens will not come if your town is only an idea, so get some... 3. Basic infrastructure
This part of the guide is easy to follow, but probably the most time consuming. You will need some basic parts of the town in order to be operational.
Consider building these:
-Town hall, for laws, records, offices, etc.
-Public square as your town's 'center'.
-A road system
-Try a grid with 'plots' or a simple system with a main street and some 'daughter streets'
-Roads and rails to connect the town to other towns/spawns/homes/areas on the server.
Now that you have a town going, time to write some... 4. Laws, policies, etc.
You want order in your town, and you need laws to enforce it. Try to get players in your town to make it 'your town'
Here are some ideas for laws:
-Follow the server rules
(Not necessary, but certainly good to keep your players obeying the admins._
-Building style enforcement
(Want players to build a certain way? Make a law!)
-Don't be rude, be kind, etc.
(You want your citizens to be nice to each other, so add this to the laws)
-Don't mine, etc.
(Sometimes if players make lots of private mines and basements, they can run into each-other, especially if your town is large. Have a large, public mine!)
-Don't build in public spaces
(This sometimes gets annoying, believe me)
Be sure to make your laws suitable to your town. If you discover a player is doing something you don't like, try to make laws to prevent that.
Also, be sure to make sure players follow your rules! (involve a staff member, if necessary) 5. Building styles and looks
You want a good looking town? Then build a nice, detailed area.
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This guide is a WIP, add to it by posting suggestions in the comments!
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This was a nice guide, I've been a town owner several times and I know da feelz.
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Great basic guide - very succinct and informative!
Can you add how to prevent and sort out arguments between citizens maybe? Playing on servers with larger towns I get so annoyed when people are carrying on about who built what where and who claimed what spot and who ran into who's mining tunnels blah blah blah...I just want to enjoy the game! I think a lot of the problem is the town leader is often unwilling to step in since they're unsure or feel awkward about it.
Great basic guide - very succinct and informative!
Can you add how to prevent and sort out arguments between citizens maybe? Playing on servers with larger towns I get so annoyed when people are carrying on about who built what where and who claimed what spot and who ran into who's mining tunnels blah blah blah...I just want to enjoy the game! I think a lot of the problem is the town leader is often unwilling to step in since they're unsure or feel awkward about it.
Well, you will want to make players place signs on wherever they claim and build, even to the point of making a rule about it. As for all the fuss that mining seems to create, try and make a 'no mining' rule, with only a large, public mine.
Whenever there's and argument, just keep a clear head and resolve it. You can report 'problem kids' to the server staff or ban them from your town.
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This guide generally focuses on towns, as they are easier to build than cities. To make a city, the same rules apply, but it might require more work.
1. Just an idea
You know you want to make a town, but you need to brainstorm some ideas first. What style should your town be? Where do you want to build it? How big will it be? Will you have a plot system?
Try considering these:
-What style and type should your town be? (fishing village, huge city, underground)
-How big do you want to make your town? (5 members?, 10 members?, 40 members?)
-What building style should you use? (colonial, dirt houses, medieval)
-How should you be organized? (plots, more loosely based, grid of streets)
Now that that you have your idea down pat, you probably need to...
2. Gathering citizens
You should advertise the fact that your are making the server, and post your coords in chat for players to come help build. Try and get people to come, and describe your plans. Make your town sound like the most amazing place to build their base. Advertise it.
However, most citizens will not come if your town is only an idea, so get some...
3. Basic infrastructure
This part of the guide is easy to follow, but probably the most time consuming. You will need some basic parts of the town in order to be operational.
Consider building these:
-Town hall, for laws, records, offices, etc.
-Public square as your town's 'center'.
-A road system
-Try a grid with 'plots' or a simple system with a main street and some 'daughter streets'
-Roads and rails to connect the town to other towns/spawns/homes/areas on the server.
Now that you have a town going, time to write some...
4. Laws, policies, etc.
You want order in your town, and you need laws to enforce it. Try to get players in your town to make it 'your town'
Here are some ideas for laws:
-Follow the server rules
(Not necessary, but certainly good to keep your players obeying the admins._
-Building style enforcement
(Want players to build a certain way? Make a law!)
-Don't be rude, be kind, etc.
(You want your citizens to be nice to each other, so add this to the laws)
-Don't mine, etc.
(Sometimes if players make lots of private mines and basements, they can run into each-other, especially if your town is large. Have a large, public mine!)
-Don't build in public spaces
(This sometimes gets annoying, believe me)
Be sure to make your laws suitable to your town. If you discover a player is doing something you don't like, try to make laws to prevent that.
Also, be sure to make sure players follow your rules! (involve a staff member, if necessary)
5. Building styles and looks
You want a good looking town? Then build a nice, detailed area.
Here's an in-depth guide on the topic:
http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/235306-hintstipsbuilding-a-city/
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This guide is a WIP, add to it by posting suggestions in the comments!
I have too slow an internet connection to be a lurk. If I wate time opening the page, I might as well reply.
Yes. Yes I do.
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Thanks for the feedback! What do you think I should add to the guide?
I have too slow an internet connection to be a lurk. If I wate time opening the page, I might as well reply.
Yes. Yes I do.
Can you add how to prevent and sort out arguments between citizens maybe? Playing on servers with larger towns I get so annoyed when people are carrying on about who built what where and who claimed what spot and who ran into who's mining tunnels blah blah blah...I just want to enjoy the game! I think a lot of the problem is the town leader is often unwilling to step in since they're unsure or feel awkward about it.
Well, you will want to make players place signs on wherever they claim and build, even to the point of making a rule about it. As for all the fuss that mining seems to create, try and make a 'no mining' rule, with only a large, public mine.
Whenever there's and argument, just keep a clear head and resolve it. You can report 'problem kids' to the server staff or ban them from your town.
I have too slow an internet connection to be a lurk. If I wate time opening the page, I might as well reply.
Yes. Yes I do.