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Questions, answered

The things new players ask first. If yours is not here, the Discord is the fastest way to get an answer.

Joining

Which Minecraft version do I need?

Java Edition 1.21.x is recommended. Older Java clients can usually connect through ViaVersion, but newer blocks and items may look wrong.

Can I play on Bedrock?

Yes. Add a server with the address play.stampedemc.xyz and port 25603. Bedrock players show up in game with a dot in front of their name, and still need to /register.

What is the server address?

play.stampedemc.xyz. In Minecraft go to Multiplayer, then Add Server, and paste it in.

Why do I have to register and log in every time?

StampedeMC runs in offline mode, so a password is the only thing protecting your name. Run /register <password> the first time (type it once) and /login <password> every time you connect. You have 2 minutes and 5 tries.

I forgot my password. What now?

Open a ticket in the Discord with your Minecraft name. If you still know your password, change it with /changepassword <old> <new>.

Do I have to accept the resource pack?

Yes, it is required. It is about 0.5 MB and holds the gun and vehicle models. If it never downloads, edit the server in your list and set Server Resource Packs to Enabled.

It says "The connection was denied".

Turn off any VPN or proxy and reconnect. The server also allows at most 3 accounts per IP address.

Why am I always at spawn when I log in?

Everyone joins in the Spawn world. Use /home, /t spawn or /rtp to get back to Earth.

War and nations

When can I fight in a siege?

Battle sessions run every day at 03:00, 11:00 and 19:00 UTC and last 15 minutes each. Sessions with no active siege are skipped. Run /sw nextsession or watch the bar at the top of this site.

How long does a siege last?

Seven battle sessions, so a little over two days. The siege balance after the seventh session decides the winner.

Who can start a siege?

A nation king or nation assistant, by placing a coloured banner in the wilderness next to an enemy town. The nation pays a war chest of $20 per chunk of the target town. A mayor can start a revolt siege to free an occupied town.

Do I keep my items if I die in a siege?

No. There is no keep-inventory anywhere, siege zones included. Bring gear you can afford to lose.

What happens if my town loses?

The attacking king can occupy it, and it then pays the occupier up to $1 per chunk per day. The attackers can also plunder $40 per chunk from the town bank. You get 7 days of siege immunity, and can launch a revolt siege after 72 hours.

Can my town avoid war?

A mayor can make the town peaceful with /sw town togglepeaceful. It takes 7 days to confirm (2 for a new town). Peaceful towns cannot be besieged, but a strong nation nearby can subvert them.

How do I make a town and a nation?

Stand where you want your town and run /town new <name> ($250), then /t claim. A mayor can found a nation with /nation new <name> ($1,000) and invite towns with /n add <town>.

Towns and land

How much land can my town claim?

Eight chunks per resident, plus a bonus of 10 to 140 chunks per town if you are in a nation. You can also buy up to 1,000 extra chunks with /t buy bonus <amount>: $200 for the first, 2% more for each after, capped at $5,000 each.

Why do claims keep getting more expensive?

Each chunk costs 4% more than the one before it, starting at $25 and capped at $5,000. The 100th chunk costs about $1,214.

Why was my town deleted?

Towns pay $10 upkeep at 12:00 UTC every day. Bankruptcy is off, so if the bank cannot pay, the town is deleted and its land regenerates. Keep it funded with /t deposit.

Can someone steal my land?

Not by claiming over it. Overclaiming is off. Towns change hands only through sieges.

Can I build in the wilderness?

Yes. Unclaimed land is open to everyone, but nothing there is protected. Mob and TNT explosions in the wilderness repair themselves after about 20 seconds.

Combat and survival

What happens if I log out during a fight?

You die. Combat lasts 60 seconds after you last hit or were hit, and during it you also cannot teleport home, build, fly or drop items.

What do I lose when I die?

Your items and XP drop, plus a $1 fee. If another player killed you, 20% of your balance drops as cash notes. Your killer has 30 seconds of exclusive pickup.

What is the thirst bar?

Thirst drains about 1% a minute. Water bottles restore 40%. Drinking straight from rivers or the sea restores 15% but can give you Hunger and Poison.

How do I get guns?

Buy them with in-game money from /armory. There are 61 weapons, and none of them need ammo, only reloading. See the Guns & Armory page for stats.

How do vehicles work?

Buy one in /vehicles shop, spawn it from /garage open, and right-click to get in. Fuel comes from /fuel shop. The tank fires TNT from the gunner's inventory.

Where do I find item recipes?

Run /sf guide for the Slimefun guide. Research is off, so every Slimefun item is unlocked from the start.

Money

How do I earn money?

Sell to /shop or with /sellall, kill mobs for cash drops, sell to players on /ah, and vote every day on all six sites with /vote for $5,000 each.

Why did the shop price change?

Prices follow supply and demand. Buying pushes a price up and selling pushes it down, between half and double the normal price, drifting back over about 12 hours.

Is my money safe?

Money in your pocket is at risk: 20% drops when a player kills you. Keep savings in your town or nation bank.

Website and store

Do I need a website account?

Only to use the store. Browsing is open to everyone. Buying needs a free account at stampedemc.xyz with your Minecraft name linked.

How do I link my Minecraft name?

Create an account, then open Account and start linking. The site gives you an 8-character code. Join the server and run /verify <code> exactly as shown.

I paid and my rank has not arrived.

Join the Discord and post your order ID and Minecraft name. Staff will check the order and fix it.

Is anything in the store pay-to-win?

No. Ranks, keys, cosmetics and the season pass are cosmetic or quality-of-life only. The Perks & Season Pass page lists exactly what each one includes.

Still stuck? Ask in the Discord and mention your Minecraft name.