Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers to common questions about Thumpstone SMP.
Can I play on Bedrock?
Yes, but with some limitations:
- You will not have the exact same experience as Java players.
- NPC dialogue does not display correctly. This is only a problem in the lobby. Refer to the extensive guides on here instead.
- Cosmetics will not work.
- Some menus may have different icons.
- There may be other issues not yet discovered.
How do I join the server?
See the Join Now page.
Which Java client versions do you support.
Any version from 1.9 up to and including 26.2. but we recommend using 1.21.11 for the best experience.
What is the server version?
1.21.11
Can I join with a cracked client?
Erm… nope. Sorry.
How long does a season last?
Roughly a year. Season 2 is planned to run from August 2026 to August 2027.
Are there any rules I should know before playing?
Yes. Here are the rules.
Why is AFK limited to 1 hour?
This is a competitive server, with the winning nation being determined by the number of members, size of territory and bank balance when the season ends. This means there is a direct correlation between a player’s ability to earn money and their competitive advantage. Since spawners passively accumulate money, a player could potentially earn large sums simply by idling for hours.
Leaving their PC running while they sleep is not a luxury many players have, so we do not feel allowing unlimited AFK time is fair. In addition, players AFK-ing at a stack of spawners or at mob farms are eating into the server-wide mob caps and taking server resources away from people actually trying to play the game.
To keep this fair for everyone, all players are subject to a 60 minute AFK limit. The use of macros, auto-clickers, movement bots etc to try and bypass this limit is not permitted.
Is griefing allowed?
No, but it’s important to understand what activity is considered griefing on this server.
Breaking down unclaimed builds for resources and taking items from unclaimed chests is not considered griefing. It is perfectly legitimate gamplay.
Mindlessly defacing the landscape, or destroying builds or the areas around them with the intent of ruining the game for other players is considered griefing. This includes, but is not limited to; defacing/destroying areas with TNT, withers, lava, lava casting, or flooding; killing livestock or pets; destroying crops without replanting; setting deliberate fires around builds or forests; repeated nuisance block placement.
No list can cover all possible scenarios. Please use common sense and ask staff if you are unsure if something constitutes griefiing.
