Hey! Thanks for your interest in our server! SwashbuckleCraft is a refined-vanilla style SMP with hundreds of tasks to complete rewarding unique items that spice up the vanilla experience, an 8-year-old map, and a long standing community looking for new players! You can find the more granular server details and how to apply below! Thanks again for checking SwashbuckleCraft out!
##▶ Quick Links 🗺️
[SwashbuckleCraft's Full Map Rendered in 3D (Click Here)](http://mainland.swashbucklecraft.com:8158)
- Fly around as if in spectator mode (button in top-right)
- Warp to each spawn (needle icon in the top-left)
- See where players are on the map
- Tweak the settings to see super far in the distance, simulate night, and more!
[Discord (Click Here)](https://discord.com/invite/2a6b763rg6)
##▶ About Us & Values 🏴☠️
##Unhindered vanilla gameplay with extra content, a storied world, and a great community!
**We are a passionate group of vanilla SMP Minecrafters with thorough knowledge of the game and a desire to keep pushing it further! On top of this, we will never reset the map, but rather keep adding to it!**
In addition to all of this really cool stuff, we have a heavy focus on not interfering with the vanilla gameplay experience and seek to encourage players who like to build, explore, or whatever else (as long as it doesn't violate our server rules of course)!
##▶ Vanilla Additions and Tweaks 💰
**Content Additions:**
- **150+ goals to complete (something for every playstyle)** (viewable in advancements tab)
- **Every 10 goals grant a unique item to spice things up a bit!**
- **Players can set up to 5 homes** (/sethome, /homes, /home)
- **Players can request to tp to other players** (/tpa, /tpahere)
- **Players can warp to all 14 past spawns** (all but the current spawn are locked until a playtime threshold is hit)
- **Player stats can be viewed and compared - reach the top of those leaderboards!** (/stats)
- **Players drop their head on death** (change your skin for custom decorations)
- **Coordinates HUD can be toggled** (/trigger ch_toggle)
- [Full 3D server map (Click Here)](http://mainland.swashbucklecraft.com:8158)
- **Very extensive grief protection tools and redundant backups**
**Vanilla Gameplay Tweaks**
- **Shulkers can be opened by right-clicking** (in the air or in-inventory)
- **The Ender Dragon drops an elytra on death**
- **Fire does not spread**
- **Endermen do not grief**
- **Craftable sculk sensor** (3 obsidian, 2 twisting vines, 1 eye of ender)
- **Craftable bundle** (6 rabbit hide, 2 string)
- **Craftable spore blossom** (4 big dripleaf, 1 allium)
- **Craftable horse armor** (7 iron/gold/diamond respectively)
- **Craftable saddle** (6 leather)
- **Craftable nametag** (2 paper, 1 string)
- **Chat reporting disabled** (Mojang can't see your messages. Moderation is handled locally as needed)
*If something is not listed here, it's almost always the default vanilla configuration!*
##▶ How to Apply: 🦜
1) Join the [Discord (Click Here) - https://discord.com/invite/2a6b763rg6](https://discord.com/invite/2a6b763rg6)
2) Answer the 3 questions in the **"applicants"** channel
3) **Add the server to your multiplayer list:** `mainland.swashbucklecraft.com:25585`
4) Explore the [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/2a6b763rg6) and [Server Map](http://mainland.swashbucklecraft.com:8158) while you wait!
##▶ Rules ☠️
1) No stealing/griefing
2) Cosmetic mods only (Optifine, Minimaps, Litematica)
3) Give other player's builds at least 200 blocks of space when not at spawn
4) Common sense kindness to others & clean language expected.
5) PvP is mutually agreed only
6) No item duping.
##▶ Server Specifications ⚓
Location: Central United States
CPU: Ryzen 7 5800X (CPU Score 3484)
RAM: Samsung DDR4 Memory • 2666MHz
SSD: Intel SSD Pro 7600p NVMe M.2 SSD Drive
NETWORK: Intel X550T 10 Gigabit Network Card
MOTHERBOARD: AsRockRack X570D4U
*All of the areas within 5,000-10,000 blocks of any spawn have been pre-generated and we're running PaperMC to improve performance even more with a focus on technical build compatibility*
What kind of Minecraft Server is Mainland | Better Vanilla?
Mainland | Better Vanilla is a Minecraft Survival Server that caters to players using both Java and Bedrock editions of the game. The server aims to provide a friendly and welcoming environment for players to enjoy a balanced and engaging Survival experience.
- Java Server IP: mainland.swashbucklecraft.com:25585
- Bedrock Server IP: mainland.swashbucklecraft.com | Bedrock Port: 25585
- Minecraft Version: The server operates on version 1.20.4
Types of Games and Gameplay on Mainland | Better Vanilla?
Minecraft servers offer a diverse range of game modes and gameplay types, which is what sets them apart from one another. Mainland | Better Vanilla is a Minecraft server that offers several types of games and gameplay, including PVE modes.
Server software used to run Mainland | Better Vanilla?
Using custom server software provides additional features, customization options, and plugin support compared to the original Minecraft server jar. This server has registered their server to use the following server software: Spigot
Additional plugins / mods installed on server
warps, sethome, 3D map
How do I join the Mainland | Better Vanilla server?
Join with Minecraft Java edition
- Click on the Java IP here to copy it: mainland.swashbucklecraft.com:25585
- Open Minecraft and click the Multiplayer tab and click Add Server
- Paste the IP into the Add Server option. Click Done
- Click Join and enjoy playing on Mainland | Better Vanilla
Join with Minecraft Bedrock / Pocket Edition (MCPE)
- Click on the link here to: Add Mainland | Better Vanilla to Minecraft Pocket Edition
- Click Play and enjoy playing on Mainland | Better Vanilla Bedrock Edition.
- If the above does not work, then Copy this IP and Port individually. mainland.swashbucklecraft.com Port: 25585
- Open Minecraft Pocket Edition and click the Play button
- Open the Servers tab and click on the Add Server option
- Paste the IP into the Server Address field, and the Port in the Port field
- Click Play and enjoy playing on Mainland | Better Vanilla Bedrock Edition.
