Welcome to the Vanillacraft SMP! I started this server because I was sick of all the unnecessary plugins plaguing modern Minecraft servers. So many servers now have teleportation, or item shops where you can buy everything you need, or such a large community it's difficult to get to know people!
Vanillacraft aims to be a small-ish server with none of the annoying plugins: we have a single graves plugin which you can disable if you wish, as well as a custom plugin providing useful information about the server, but which doesn't affect the gameplay (we have a shop directory, warps/homes without teleportation (just a coordinate list) and a plugin monitoring the number of diamonds on the server (for calculating inflation).
The server replicates the feel of older Minecraft servers: everything is built by the community and for the community, and we focus on creating a fully vanilla experience to make sure all our players have a great time!
# Playing and talking with others
You can play the server with other players either by chatting in the server chat or [on our Discord server](https://discord.gg/HHBSKuWxKW). The community is extremely friendly, and we have players from all over the world so they'll always be someone online to play with - no matter your time zone.
# The server economy
We tried many different currencies for the server but eventually settled on diamonds! The economy is item-based and decentralised (fully run by the players). There are no admin shops so you'll have to find another player selling something, or get it yourself! After all, that's how the game is supposed to work
You are free to trade with whoever you want, whatever you want and however you want. If you would rather take iron as a currency, that's your choice. We as moderators leave it up to the players to handle the economy how they like.
# Our moderator team
We have a strong team of moderators who are always ready to help the players. Just ask on the server or on our Discord.
We are also accepting new Helpers! Currently, our helpers are based in the UK. If you are from the US and would like to become a helper (as we need more helpers from your time zone), send a message in #apply on our discord.
# Backups? Anti-grief?
Every ten minutes! We make sure you will never lose more than 10 minutes of progress if a griefer decides to destroy something.
We also use Coreprotect so we can easily roll back anything that happens. If you want something rolled back, ping the @ Moderator or @ Helper role in the Discord server.
# Whitelist
Unlike most community-centred SMPs, we don't have a hard whitelist. Instead, you can join the server and start exploring right away! You won't be able to break blocks near spawn, though, until you are 'trusted' by a Helper or Moderator.
This 'semi-whitelist' is managed by our custom endermite plugin and its module joinprotect. This strikes a good middle ground between making it easy to join but also difficult to grief!
# Java support? Bedrock support? Which version?
Both of them! We fully support Bedrock players through GeyserMC, and our server is native to Java edition.
We use ViaVersion, so even when Minecraft updates, you can still join the server from any version since 1.8.
# Where can I build?
We don't enforce where you can build, as long as it's reasonably far from others' builds. You can even build at spawn, and are encouraged to - it's a community area!
# How do I get around?
We don't have any sort of teleportation in the server. For us, that goes against the idea of a vanilla server. Instead, you can get around by elytra or by boat on the nether roof ice highway.
If the community wants to, we may use a datapack to speed up minecarts so that they're a viable form of transportation. Mojang has neglected minecarts for so long, but maybe we should revive them!
# How can I join?!
You can find more details at https://vanillacraft.org. We will be fully launching next week on Thursday 19th June, but you're welcome to join our Discord and we'll ping you when it opens - https://discord.gg/HHBSKuWxKW.
When it's launched, you can join the server using `play.vanillacraft.org`.
TL:DR - if you want a Minecraft server with none of the annoying plugins and an extremely friendly community, join Vanillacraft today!
Welcome to the Vanillacraft SMP! I started this server because I was sick of all the unnecessary plugins plaguing modern Minecraft servers. So many servers now have teleportation, or item shops where you can buy everything you need, or such a large community it's difficult to get to know people!
Join the Discord server now! https://discord.gg/RNEBGPrt8n
# Aims of the server
Vanillacraft aims to be a small-ish server with none of the annoying plugins: we have a single graves plugin which you can disable if you wish, as well as a custom plugin providing useful information about the server, but which doesn't affect the gameplay (we have a shop directory, warps/homes without teleportation (just a coordinate list) and a plugin monitoring the number of diamonds on the server (for calculating inflation).
The server replicates the feel of older Minecraft servers: everything is built by the community and for the community, and we focus on creating a fully vanilla experience to make sure all our players have a great time!
# Playing and talking with others
You can play the server with other players either by chatting in the server chat or [on our Discord server](https://discord.gg/HHBSKuWxKW). The community is extremely friendly, and we have players from all over the world so they'll always be someone online to play with - no matter your time zone.
# The server economy
We tried many different currencies for the server but eventually settled on diamonds! The economy is item-based and decentralised (fully run by the players). There are no admin shops so you'll have to find another player selling something, or get it yourself! After all, that's how the game is supposed to work
You are free to trade with whoever you want, whatever you want and however you want. If you would rather take iron as a currency, that's your choice. We as moderators leave it up to the players to handle the economy how they like.
# Our moderator team
We have a strong team of moderators who are always ready to help the players. Just ask on the server or on our Discord.
We are also accepting new Helpers! Currently, our helpers are based in the UK. If you are from the US and would like to become a helper (as we need more helpers from your time zone), send a message in #apply on our discord.
# Backups? Anti-grief?
Every ten minutes! We make sure you will never lose more than 10 minutes of progress if a griefer decides to destroy something.
We also use Coreprotect so we can easily roll back anything that happens. If you want something rolled back, ping the @ Moderator or @ Helper role in the Discord server.
# Whitelist
Unlike most community-centred SMPs, we don't have a hard whitelist. Instead, you can join the server and start exploring right away! You won't be able to break blocks near spawn, though, until you are 'trusted' by a Helper or Moderator.
This 'semi-whitelist' is managed by our custom endermite plugin and its module joinprotect. This strikes a good middle ground between making it easy to join but also difficult to grief!
# Java support? Bedrock support? Which version?
Both of them! We fully support Bedrock players through GeyserMC, and our server is native to Java edition.
We use ViaVersion, so even when Minecraft updates, you can still join the server from any version since 1.8.
# Where can I build?
We don't enforce where you can build, as long as it's reasonably far from others' builds. You can even build at spawn, and are encouraged to - it's a community area!
# How do I get around?
We don't have any sort of teleportation in the server. For us, that goes against the idea of a vanilla server. Instead, you can get around by elytra or by boat on the nether roof ice highway.
If the community wants to, we may use a datapack to speed up minecarts so that they're a viable form of transportation. Mojang has neglected minecarts for so long, but maybe we should revive them!
# How can I join?!
You can find more details at https://vanillacraft.org. We will be fully launching next week on Thursday 19th June, but you're welcome to join our Discord and we'll ping you when it opens - https://discord.gg/HHBSKuWxKW.
When it's launched, you can join the server using `play.vanillacraft.org`.
TL:DR - if you want a Minecraft server with none of the annoying plugins and an extremely friendly community, join Vanillacraft today!