Your First Day

Getting Started
So it's your first day with us and you're like holy shit, there's so much going on here. Don't panic! That is a normal reaction. There are mountains of text, rules, commands, plugins, guidelines and procedures and it's immensely overwhelming. Well here's what you should do first. Ignore everything. Take a second. Take a deep breath, and just focus on this guide to your first day. You can figure everything else out later, after all, people join our server to stay so you should have plenty of time to figure everything out.

The Rules
It makes good sense to start with the rules so you know what you should and shouldn't be doing, no matter what you're learning or which situations you find yourself in. The rules aren't crazy complex but they are thorough and important. Make sure you read them carefully and don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions.

The Discord Rules
The rules for our discord community can be found right here. These rules detail etiquette and expectations for people who participate in our home away from home.

The Server Rules
The rules for our Minecraft server can be found on this page. The rules in-game are taken extremely seriously. We cover a lot of info so make sure you've read them carefully and ask for clarification on items you don't understand.

Connecting to the Server
Alright, congrats, you've read the rules so you're ready to connect!

Connecting Via Geyser
If you are connecting via Geyser/Floodgate to play on the Java server from a Bedrock client it is your responsibility to read and understand the limitations and rules revolving around it's use. Also please be sure to input the correct server information when adding the server to your server list. Geyser users want to use the information contained in the entry labeled GEYSER in the #player-guidebook on the Discord.

PC, Mac and Mobile
First thing you're gonna have to do is determine your path for getting connected. If you're playing on Minecraft: Java Edition, Minecraft: Bedrock Edition for Windows 10 or Minecraft on your mobile device I have great news for you, connecting is super easy. Just open your game and click Multiplayer, then navigate to the Servers tab and click to add a new server. Copy the data in from the #player-guidebook on Discord and you're good to go, launch the connection and have fun! If you're connecting from Bedrock Edition on PC or Mobile please be sure to use the Geyser entry.

PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
Alright, so you're connecting from console. It's not the worst news ever but you definitely have a steeper hill to climb. Check out this wiki page for more information if you're trying to connect from one of these devices. I will do my best to keep the videos linked on this page up to date but connection protocols can vary between versions of Minecraft and things change pretty regularly. Still, one of the videos here should do the trick.

Your First Login
So you've logged in, what do you do now?

Well, not much at first. You'll have to contact a helper or moderator on Discord for a tour. Reach out to them in #support on the Discord and they'll show you the ropes and get you started on your journey!

Non-Vanilla Mechanics
As of writing there is only one non-vanilla mechanic that affects normal survival gameplay. On our server we have added the ability to craft end portal frames. The reason for this is that strongholds only generate out to 24,000 blocks from spawn. Our players are spread out much further than that. Adding the ability to craft end portals allows all members equal access to the end regardless of where their base has been built. The crafting recipe is expensive, but simple. It requires 3 sandstone, 2 obsidian, 2 diamond and 2 eye of ender. View the crafting recipe in the attached image.

Conclusion
There's a lot of info in the community, on the Discord and here on this wiki so I hope that this (semi)short first day guide helps you feel a little more grounded while you get set up here with us. For the first few days I highly recommend just playing Minecraft the way you normally would and then start to explore new features as you discover them. A week or so in, come back to the wiki and try to digest some of the more intricate and complex features that we offer as they can be a blast once you get comfortable with them!