Getting Started Guide
New to PCX? This guide will help you get up and running quickly.Step 1: Connect to the Server
Java Edition: Addplay.pcx.sh to your server listBedrock Edition: Add
play.pcx.sh with port 19132When you first join, you'll spawn in our Hub. From here, you can access all of our game modes.
Step 2: Choose Your Game Mode
Walk through the portals in the Hub or use these commands:/server ashthorn— Hardcore survival (death = season ban)/server stonehaven— Classic survival with claims and economy/server creative— Unlimited creative plots with WorldEdit/server skyblock— Island survival challenges
New players: We recommend starting on Stonehaven to learn the plugins before trying Ashthorn's hardcore mode.
Step 3: Protect Your Stuff
Once you find a spot to build, protect it immediately!Create a land:
Code:
/lands create MyBaseClaim the chunk you're in:
Code:
/lands claimClaim more chunks: Walk to adjacent chunks and run
/lands claim again.See your land boundaries:
Code:
/lands viewYour chests and containers are automatically protected even outside of claims, but claiming land protects your builds from griefing.
Step 4: Set Up Your Home
Set a home so you can teleport back easily:
Code:
/sethome baseReturn anytime with:
Code:
/home baseYou can set multiple homes (the number depends on your rank).
Step 5: Learn Useful Commands
Essential Commands:
/spawn— Return to spawn/home <name>— Teleport to your home/sethome <name>— Set a home location/tpa <player>— Request teleport to a player/tpaccept— Accept a teleport request/msg <player> <message>— Private message/r <message>— Reply to last message
Land Protection:
/lands menu— Open the lands GUI/lands claim— Claim current chunk/lands trust <player>— Trust a player/lands map— View claim map
Helpful Features:
/heads— Browse 32,000+ decorative heads/finditem <item>— Find items in nearby chests/kit starter— Get starter items (if available)
Step 6: Quality of Life Tips
Harvesting crops: Right-click fully grown crops to harvest and auto-replant.
Sorting chests: Place a button on or next to chests and press it to auto-sort.
Double doors: Both sides open together automatically.
Night skipping: When 50%+ of players sleep, night passes quickly.
Finding items: Lost something? Use
/finditem <item> to search nearby chests.Step 7: Join the Community
- Introduce yourself in Introductions
- Join our Discord server
- Read the Rules & Guidelines
- Check out Server Features for detailed plugin info
Need Help?
- Ask in-game — our community is friendly!
- Post in Help & Questions
- Ask in Discord
- Check the FAQ
Welcome to PCX — we're glad you're here!