Getting Started - Revision history

End at 13:54, 14 July 2026

2026-07-14T13:54:47Z

RobotAlan: Changed up the beginner's guide, said you could make $300 for tasks (like getting a passport). Fixed it to $1200 bonus upon joining

2026-07-03T06:38:12Z

Changed up the beginner's guide, said you could make $300 for tasks (like getting a passport). Fixed it to $1200 bonus upon joining

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	=== Making money ===		=== Making money ===
	You start off with $~~300~~ when you join for the first time. ~~You also receive $300 when you first get a passport and $300 when you first get a trade or a profession from~~ the ~~university. In total, you can receive $900 to start~~. While that's no small sum, you will find you might need more money to buy plots, groceries or rent your first apartment. Here are some suggestions on how to make money:		You start off with $1200 when you join for the first time. This is the only starting bonus the government offers. While that's no small sum, you will find you might need more money to buy plots, groceries or rent your first apartment. Here are some suggestions on how to make money:

	* Getting hired by a company		* Getting hired by a company

Juniperfig: Removed references to DOE guides, updated new player starting balance (https://www.democracycraft.net/threads/executive-order-15-26-new-player-starting-balance.37942/), added /ask to the chat section

2026-06-02T00:57:15Z

Removed references to DOE guides, updated new player starting balance (https://www.democracycraft.net/threads/executive-order-15-26-new-player-starting-balance.37942/), added /ask to the chat section

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	= Getting started! =		= Getting started! =

	Once you join the server, if a ~~guide is online, they will come~~ to ~~you and give you a tour~~. ~~If there are no guides online, feel free to~~ ask ~~in chat when~~ you ~~see one join, or open a Department of Education ticket on~~ the {{code\|#~~support~~}} channel in ~~the~~ Discord server. A link can be found here: {{DCDiscord}}		Once you join the server, you'll be given a tutorial to follow. You can use /ask for any questions you have. You can also try the {{code\|#help}} channel in our Discord server. A link can be found here: {{DCDiscord}}
	=== Need help? ===		=== Need help? ===
	Our staff team is a group of amazing people who are here to help you. Should you have any issues, please run {{code\|/ticket}} while you are in-game and follow the prompts.		Our staff team is a group of amazing people who are here to help you. Should you have any issues, please run {{code\|/ticket}} while you are in-game and follow the prompts.
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	=== Making money ===		=== Making money ===
	~~On joining~~ the ~~server~~, you start ~~off with $1200~~. While that's no small sum, you will find you might need more money to buy plots, groceries or rent your first apartment. Here are some suggestions on how to make money:		You start off with $300 when you join for the first time. You also receive $300 when you first get a passport and $300 when you first get a trade or a profession from the university. In total, you can receive $900 to start. While that's no small sum, you will find you might need more money to buy plots, groceries or rent your first apartment. Here are some suggestions on how to make money:

	* Getting hired by a company		* Getting hired by a company
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	* '''Murmur (<code>/murmur</code>) -''' This channel has a 5 block radius, for more secretive chats in-game!		* '''Murmur (<code>/murmur</code>) -''' This channel has a 5 block radius, for more secretive chats in-game!
	* '''Private Messages (<code>/msg <username></code>)''' - this allows you to have a one on one conversation with anyone. Replace <code><username></code> with whomever you want to talk to!		* '''Private Messages (<code>/msg <username></code>)''' - this allows you to have a one on one conversation with anyone. Replace <code><username></code> with whomever you want to talk to!
			* '''Ask (<code>/ask</code>)''' - this is a special channel for asking and answering questions.

Mesemi at 22:00, 27 May 2026

2026-05-27T22:00:03Z

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	== Forums & Discord ==		== Forums & Discord ==
	[[File:Reveillepolicestation.png\|thumb\|600px]]		[[File:Reveillepolicestation.png\|thumb\|600px]]
	The Discord server and our forums are the two main places where announcements are posted. You can find the Discord [https://discord.gg/~~v2phpVukdU~~ here] and you can find the forums [//democracycraft.net here].		The Discord server and our forums are the two main places where announcements are posted. You can find the Discord [https://discord.gg/democracy here] and you can find the forums [//democracycraft.net here].

	You can apply for government jobs, view our constitution, and do much more on the forums. To fully view the forums you need to create an account.		You can apply for government jobs, view our constitution, and do much more on the forums. To fully view the forums you need to create an account.

LL4: /* Property, plots, and apartments */ Updated realty commands

2026-05-24T19:55:10Z

Property, plots, and apartments: Updated realty commands

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	[[file:reveille_city.png\|thumb\|600px]]		[[file:reveille_city.png\|thumb\|600px]]

	To see plots for sale, run ~~the commands <code>/as info forsale</code> and~~ <code>/~~as info reselling~~</code>. On the Discord, eviction auctions are hosted periodically, and many plots go for sale there as well.		To see plots for sale, run <code>/rl search</code>. On the Discord, eviction auctions are hosted periodically, and many plots go for sale there as well. Check the #realestate channel.

	For new players, we recommend that you check out the [https://www.democracycraft.net/forums/apartment-registry.2154/ apartment registry]! An up to date registry full of affordable apartments. You can right click signs that say "[For Rent]" to rent your first apartment!		For new players, we recommend that you check out the [https://www.democracycraft.net/forums/apartment-registry.2154/ apartment registry]! An up to date registry full of affordable apartments. You can right click signs that say "[For Rent]" to rent your first apartment!

	You can check properties you own or rent using <code>/as me</code>. To see information on a region, use the command <code>/as info ~~region --region (region name)~~ </code>		You can check properties you own or rent using <code>/rl me</code>. To see information on a region, use the command <code>/rl info</code>.
	=== Businesses ===		=== Businesses ===
	[[file:sausage_sizzle_stands.png\|thumb\|600px]]		[[file:sausage_sizzle_stands.png\|thumb\|600px]]

ArmadilloMike: Fixed the broken discord link

2026-05-24T19:45:48Z

Fixed the broken discord link

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	== Forums & Discord ==		== Forums & Discord ==
	[[File:Reveillepolicestation.png\|thumb\|600px]]		[[File:Reveillepolicestation.png\|thumb\|600px]]
	The Discord server and our forums are the two main places where announcements are posted. You can find the Discord [//https://discord.gg/v2phpVukdU here] and you can find the forums [//democracycraft.net here].		The Discord server and our forums are the two main places where announcements are posted. You can find the Discord [https://discord.gg/v2phpVukdU here] and you can find the forums [//democracycraft.net here].

	You can apply for government jobs, view our constitution, and do much more on the forums. To fully view the forums you need to create an account.		You can apply for government jobs, view our constitution, and do much more on the forums. To fully view the forums you need to create an account.

Scassany: Fix discord link

2026-04-23T14:39:37Z

Fix discord link

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	== Forums & Discord ==		== Forums & Discord ==
	[[File:Reveillepolicestation.png\|thumb\|600px]]		[[File:Reveillepolicestation.png\|thumb\|600px]]
	The Discord server and our forums are the two main places where announcements are posted. You can find the Discord [//discord.gg/~~democracy~~ here] and you can find the forums [//democracycraft.net here].		The Discord server and our forums are the two main places where announcements are posted. You can find the Discord [//https://discord.gg/v2phpVukdU here] and you can find the forums [//democracycraft.net here].

	You can apply for government jobs, view our constitution, and do much more on the forums. To fully view the forums you need to create an account.		You can apply for government jobs, view our constitution, and do much more on the forums. To fully view the forums you need to create an account.

Mesemi: Created page with "=
Welcome to DemocracyCraft!
= '''DemocracyCraft''', or '''DC''', is a city roleplay server focused on the player's ability to create, amend, and remove the rules and laws that govern them. Our server boasts cars, helicopters, a democratically elected government, businesses, economy, among other realistic, life-like features! ---- NOTOC === Joining the server === Currently, the server is running on `{{DCVersion}}`. Y..."

2026-01-26T05:20:18Z

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= Welcome to DemocracyCraft! =
'''DemocracyCraft''', or '''DC''', is a city roleplay server focused on the player's ability to create, amend, and remove the rules and laws that govern them. Our server boasts cars, helicopters, a democratically elected government, businesses, economy, among other realistic, life-like features!

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__NOTOC__
=== Joining the server ===
Currently, the server is running on <code>{{DCVersion}}</code>.

You can join the server on both Java Edition and Bedrock Edition using these IPs:
* '''Java Edition''': <code>play.democracycraft.net</code>
* '''Bedrock Edition''': <code>play.democracycraft.net:19132</code>
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= Getting started! =

Once you join the server, if a guide is online, they will come to you and give you a tour. If there are no guides online, feel free to ask in chat when you see one join, or open a Department of Education ticket on the {{code|#support}} channel in the Discord server. A link can be found here: {{DCDiscord}}
=== Need help? ===
Our staff team is a group of amazing people who are here to help you. Should you have any issues, please run {{code|/ticket}} while you are in-game and follow the prompts.

If there are no staff members online, you can go to the {{code|#support}} Discord channel and create a ticket. A staff member will reply as soon as they can.
== Forums & Discord ==
[[File:Reveillepolicestation.png|thumb|600px]]
The Discord server and our forums are the two main places where announcements are posted. You can find the Discord [//discord.gg/democracy here] and you can find the forums [//democracycraft.net here].

You can apply for government jobs, view our constitution, and do much more on the forums. To fully view the forums you need to create an account.
* Link your account from in-game with <code>/link-forums</code>!

On the Discord server, you can get into contact with government departments, make staff tickets, talk to players, and more!
* Link your account from in-game with <code>/link-discord</code>!

{{Note|type=error|text=These platforms come '''highly recommended'''!
 A lot of our server interacts and relies on Discord and Forums. All of our platforms are moderated by our Staff team.
}}

{{Note|type=reminder|text=Good job on making it this far!

Most people who don't read this far have a hard time understanding the server. :(}}

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=== Making money ===
On joining the server, you start off with $1200. While that's no small sum, you will find you might need more money to buy plots, groceries or rent your first apartment. Here are some suggestions on how to make money:

* Getting hired by a company
* Selling materials to player-owned chestshops
* Starting a business
* Real estate opportunities
* Auctions

[[Money|You can learn more about making money by reading our guide on it!]]

=== Chestshops ===
[[Chestshops]] are where you can buy or sell materials from or to players and firms. To buy an item, right click on the sign. To sell an item, left click on the sign. You can shift click to buy or sell an entire stack!

To find chest shops for an item you need, run the command <code>/find (item)</code>!

[[Chestshops|You can learn more about creating chest shops by reading our guide.]]

=== Jobs and exams ===
One of the first things you should do is get your first job! You can do this by going to our [[University]] by entering {{code|/university}} in game.

We have '''three''' main categories of jobs:

# '''Trade''' - these are considered manual labour jobs with not many special perks.
#* They are good for beginners who want an easier starting off point. Many allow you to gather resources easier to sell or to craft into other items.
#'''Professions''' - these jobs build on trade jobs by having more advanced or special perks.
#* This could be specialised crafting recipes or plugin features.
#'''Government''' - you cannot get a government job immediately, but after around 24 hours of in-game playtime a lot of players apply for these jobs on [//democracycraft.net our forums.]
#* Government jobs will provide wages, and many also have additional commission based pay.

At any given time, you can have two trade jobs, one profession, and unlimited government jobs!

For more detailed information, check out individual [[:Category:Jobs|job guides]] that interest you!

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=== Chat ===
Our server is unique, as there are three chat channels you use to talk to other players. Please read this carefully as you will need to use these channels quite often!

* '''Global (<code>/g</code>)''' - this is the default channel for everyone. You only need to run the alias command when you aren't in the channel. This channel allows everyone to read your messages.
* '''Local (<code>/l</code>)''' - this is a channel with a 50 block radius. Only people within 50 blocks can read your messages (hear you!). Please use this when you are: talking to players right in front of you, seeking treatment from a Doctor, or in an event.
* '''Murmur (<code>/murmur</code>) -''' This channel has a 5 block radius, for more secretive chats in-game!
* '''Private Messages (<code>/msg <username></code>)''' - this allows you to have a one on one conversation with anyone. Replace <code><username></code> with whomever you want to talk to!

In addition to these channel commands, you may want to learn some other handy commands. We recommend you visit [[Useful commands| this guide]] sometime after you finish this one!

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[[File:Deadwax_and_derpy_at_hospital.png|500px|thumb]]
=== Health ===

On this server, we have a custom health plugin which enables players to experience sickness and injuries. You will most likely experience broken legs and flesh wounds, both will give you slowness and/or random damage. Monitor your health status at any time by entering {{code|/health symptoms}} in-game!

If you fall ill, head to the Hospital and click the computer head to request a [[doctor]]. You can get to the hospital by dying (not recommended!) or by entering {{code|/gps start hospital}} in-game.

Some sicknesses can only be cured by taking pharmaceutical medicines! You can learn more about these dieases at the hospital or on the [[pharmacist]] page!

{{Note |text=Medicare
 All of your health expenses will be covered by Medicare — a free universal healthcare program!|type=reminder}}

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[[File:Will you be our next president.png|thumb|400px|DemocracyCrafters head to the poll every four months to elect a new [[president]].]]

=== Government ===
Our government consists of three branches: legislative, executive, and [[Judiciary|judicial]].

The legislative branch, or [[Congress]], is split into two parts: the [[House of Representatives]] (HoR) and the [[Senate]]. Representatives in the HoR are responsible for creating and voting on legislation, while Senators review and vote on proposed bills from the HoR.

The executive branch comprises the [[president]], [[vice president]], and the [[Cabinet]]. The [[president]] and [[vice president]] are elected democratically by the players every four months, leading the government as a whole! This is the same electoral system we use to elect our legislative branch. The Cabinet consists of advisors who oversee various government departments.

The [[Judiciary|judicial branch]] runs the court system. Citizens have the right to bring legal disputes against each other, with judges presiding over cases and determining appropriate punishments based on {{DCForums|Link=/threads/constitution.6/#post-6|Forums=our constitution}}.

Apart from judges and Cabinet members, who require presidential nomination and [[Senate]] approval, anyone can run for a government position. To participate in an election, simply join the race in our {{DCForums|Link=/forums/elections-referendums.27|Forums=Election and Referendums forum}}

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== Worlds ==

We have a mixture of creative, survival, wilderness, and urban worlds! Here's a breakdown of what you can expect from each:

=== Wilderness ===

* Keep inventory: on
* Plot claiming: allowed
* PVP: allowed
* Laws: some apply (see the [https://www.democracycraft.net/threads/wilderness-laws-clarification-3-0-act.20744/ Wilderness Laws Clarification 3.0 Act])
* Resets: never

The [[Wild|Wilderness]] is a naturally generated world where players can explore, gather resources, build bases, and engage in various unregulated activities. In this world, you are free to roam and create, but keep in mind that some laws still apply.

Use the command <code>/airport</code>, then right-click on one of the nearby computer monitors to open a menu, where you can select your wilderness destination.

{{Note
| text = Plot claiming
 There are limited laws in the wild, protect your belongings by creating a claim for $10/block and by /locking your containers. See https://wiki.democracycraft.net/Wilderness_Claiming
| type = error
}}

=== Everwild, End, and Nether ===

* Keep inventory: off
* Plot claiming: not allowed
* PVP: allowed
* Laws: lawless
* Resets: regularly

The Everwild, End, and Nether are treacherous and lawless realms, with no governing laws to guide your actions. These dangerous worlds are perfect for players looking for high-risk adventures, where survival is up to your skill and luck.

To reach the Everwild, use <code>/airport</code> and interact with a computer monitor to get your ticket. The End and Nether can be accessed through the Wilderness or Everwild worlds.

{{Note|text=Protect your items!
 Keep Inventory is OFF in the End, Nether, and Everwild. When you die, you will drop all of your inventory.|type=warn}}

=== Property, plots, and apartments ===

Players have the opportunity to rent and own various properties both in the city and the wilderness. These plots are technically referred to as "regions". If you own a plot in the city, you are able to build anything on it as long as it meets {{DCForums|Link=/threads/evictions-policy.26813/|Forums=government regulations}}. Most new players don't start off with plots, you will usually need to save up a lot of money first.

[[file:reveille_city.png|thumb|600px]]

To see plots for sale, run the commands <code>/as info forsale</code> and <code>/as info reselling</code>. On the Discord, eviction auctions are hosted periodically, and many plots go for sale there as well.

For new players, we recommend that you check out the [https://www.democracycraft.net/forums/apartment-registry.2154/ apartment registry]! An up to date registry full of affordable apartments. You can right click signs that say "[For Rent]" to rent your first apartment!

You can check properties you own or rent using <code>/as me</code>. To see information on a region, use the command <code>/as info region --region (region name) </code>
=== Businesses ===
[[file:sausage_sizzle_stands.png|thumb|600px]]

You will often see [[chestshops]] and plots that are branded or owned by businesses. Chestshops will often have <code>b:<company name></code> and plots will have company logos on them. You are able to start your own business by getting an entrepreneur license from our University.
== That's all! ==
Great job on making it this far! We're excited to have you! Feel free to ask questions in-game, and if you haven't already, be sure to join our {{DCDiscord}}