Introduction
Minecraft is a fantastic game where you can build and play with other people across the globe. However, after a while you’ll want to start playing on multiplayer servers. Unfortunately, not all of them are good! There are many things to consider when choosing a server so here are some tips to help you get the server that’s right for you.
Asking your friends
You can also ask your friends who play minecraft, or even better, ask them if they are playing on a server. If they are playing on a server and they have good things to say about it, this is probably a safe choice.
What’s great about this strategy is that it will allow you to find out whether your friends like the same things that you do. For example, some people might prefer creative mode over survival mode or vice-versa; so asking your friend can help narrow down which one will be best for you too!
Ask the server host
- Ask the server host. If you want to find a good Minecraft server, ask the people who run it. They’ll be able to tell you what they think makes their world unique, and what they enjoy most about hosting their own place on the web.
- Ask about rules. A good Minecraft server should have rules that are enforced by moderators, so ask your prospective hosts if they have any guidelines set in place for players’ behavior. You’ll want to know that your fun won’t get interrupted by an impolite player or someone who doesn’t follow basic etiquette and customs (like pestering others).
- Ask about history and future plans. It’s important for anyone considering joining a specific Minecraft community to know how long it’s been around, and whether or not it has plans for expansion or improvement down the road—including possible new worlds with different themes than its current offering!
Find out how long the server has been online
The first thing to look at when choosing a server is how long it’s been online. If the server has been online for a long time, then chances are that it’s a good one. This is because the longer a server has been around, the more likely players have had time to build up their communities and get invested in its history.
A short lifespan can be indicative of problems with server stability or quality control (the latter being something you should always be wary about). Keep in mind that if you plan on putting any money into your Minecraft subscription—for example via buying additional features from within the game—your best bet will almost always be to go with an established company rather than relying on smaller ones that may not have enough resources available yet (or may not retain those resources over time).
What plugins do you want?
Some plugins are more common than others, but there are a lot of options that can help make your gameplay experience better.
- [Friends list](https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/friend-list-plugin-for-minecraft.1670/) – Allows you to see who is online and what they’re doing
- [Vault](https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/vault) – used by some servers as a replacement for the permissions system in vanilla Minecraft (if you don’t know what this means, don’t worry about it)
- [Essentials](http://essentialscraft.net/) – A large collection of plugins which adds useful features like player statistics and commands for admins
Do you want a cracked or premium server?
This is a tough question to answer. If you want to save money, or if you want to join a server with a large community and lots of players, then most likely the best option for you will be a cracked server. Cracked servers are free and usually have lots of players because they don’t cost any money.
However, there are some downsides to this option:
- Cracked servers often have cheaters on them. These hackers can ruin your experience by either killing your character or crashing the game during important events such as boss fights (this is called “softbanning”).
- Cracked servers are often full of idiots who think they’re funny by spamming offensive messages everywhere in chat (this is called “hardbanning”).
Read the server rules before joining!
Before you join any server, it is important to read through the rules first. A lot of people forget about this step and end up being banned from a server because they violated one of its rules. The rules are there for a reason; they are put in place to protect the server and its users, as well as make sure that it runs smoothly throughout its lifetime. If a rule isn’t fair or fun for you or others on the server, then don’t break it! However, if all these rules sound like great things for you but there still seems to be something missing from your experience with Minecraft servers… then I’ve got one final tip for you!
Consider these things when choosing a server and it should all go smoothly.
- How old is the server?
- If a server is new, it’s possible that there are bugs and issues with the server that have not been worked out. This could make for an unpleasant experience for you or other players. On the other hand, if a server has been around for a long time and hasn’t updated in the past few years, then it’s probably outdated compared to newer servers on the market.
- Can you find reviews from users who’ve been on this particular Minecraft server before? If not, then consider looking elsewhere because no one really knows what to expect when joining a new discussion board or forum thread about any topic; it all depends on who else is involved!
Conclusion
I hope this guide helps you find the best server for your needs and that you have a blast on it!