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FAQ

General

What version of Minecraft is this?

NeoForge 1.21.1. Make sure your launcher is set to the correct version.

Is there a whitelist?

No. Anyone can join. The server uses online-mode=false.

How do I join?

Add the server in your multiplayer list:

Address: mc.jimmybinoculars.org.uk
Port: 25565 (default)

How many players can join?

20 players maximum.

Is there voice chat?

Yes. Proximity voice chat is built into the modpack. Press V to open the voice chat menu.

Claims & PvP

How do I claim land?

Open the FTB Chunks map with M, then right-click chunks to claim them.

How many chunks can I claim?

250 chunks per team.

How many chunks can I force-load?

4 chunks per team. Force-loaded chunks stay active when no player is nearby.

Can I PvP anywhere?

PvP is enabled everywhere, but terrain destruction is disabled outside declared battle zones. You can shoot at players, but blocks are not destroyed.

How do I start a battle?

Coordinate with other teams. Designate a war zone or arena. Admins can enable terrain destruction in specific areas.

Progression

Where do I find iron?

Mine underground at Y=16 for the best iron distribution. Once you have Create, set up a mechanical drill on an iron vein for renewable iron.

How do I make steel?

Iron ingot + Charcoal dust in a heated Create mixer. You need brass production first (copper + zinc).

How do I get diamond ore?

Use a diamond drill on diamond ore veins. The basic drill cannot extract diamonds.

What is the best gun?

It depends on your situation:

  • Handguns — cheap, good for early game
  • Rifles (5.56, 7.62) — versatile, good all-rounders
  • Machine guns — high fire rate, expensive
  • Sniper rifles — long range, very expensive
  • .50 BMG — anti-material, extremely expensive

How do I get ammo?

Craft it at the Gunsmith Table. Different calibers require different materials. See Warfare & Guns for full recipes.

Technical

The server is lagging. What do I do?

  • Check if you have too many force-loaded chunks
  • Reduce view distance in video settings
  • Report persistent lag to an admin

I can't connect. What's wrong?

  1. Make sure you're using the correct address: ciw.mc.jimmybinoculars.org.uk
  2. Check that your Minecraft version is NeoForge 1.21.1
  3. Try restarting your launcher
  4. Check if the server is online (ask in Discord)

Can I run a shop or trade with other players?

Yes. Use chest shops or trade directly. There is no economy plugin — trade is player-to-player.

Can I build in the End or Nether?

Yes, but claims work the same way. Use FTB Chunks to claim land in any dimension.

How do I report a griefer?

Take screenshots and report to an admin. CoreProtect tracks all block changes for 90 days, so rollbacks are possible.