Frequently Asked Questions

What is energy in Runecraft?
Energy is a feature of the Runecraft plugin that allows players to obtain and use energy by burning items or using an "Aether Chest". Rarer items yield more energy and there are diminishing returns. Energy can be used to charge a "Power Pick".

Why am I able to fly?
Players are able to fly when they are near an "Advanced Flight Field", which is a magical structure from the Runecraft plugin.

How can I create a flight rune?
Instructions for creating a flight rune can be found in the information on the "Advanced Flight Field" in the Runecraft plugin.

Why am I receiving the message "The Aether will not accept your rune"?
This message is displayed when a player is unsuccessful in creating a magical structure from the Runecraft plugin. The reason for this may be that the rune is disabled or that the player does not have the necessary rank to use it.

Which runes are disabled in Runecraft?
Information on disabled runes in the Runecraft plugin can be found in the Runecraft plugin documentation.

How can I protect my builds from griefers?
To protect builds from griefers, players can create a ticket by typing /ticket create Please protect my build. A moderator will then create a protected region. Players can modify this region using the /rg command.

How can I add or remove WorldGuard flags from my new region?
To add or remove WorldGuard flags from a new region, players can use the command /rg i and click on the [Flags] button that appears in-game. Some flags may be disabled for regular users.

What should I do if I find griefing?
If you find griefing, players can create a ticket at the location by typing /ticket create I found griefing.

What are "Diamonds of Player Bribery"?
"Diamonds of Player Bribery" are regular diamonds that are given to new players upon spawning.

How can I link my Discord account?
To link a Discord account, players can use the command /discord link and follow the instructions that appear on-screen.

How long does it take to obtain a green name?
Players can obtain a green name by playing a cumulative total of 2 hours. Players can check their playtime using the command /playtime.

Where can I find resources such as iron and wood?
Information on where players can find resources such as iron and wood can be found on the "Public Services" board at /spawn.

Is it allowed to use a minimap?
Minimaps are allowed, but players should not use them as cave finders, as this is considered a form of x-ray mining.

Where can I see old terrain?
Information on where players can see old terrain can be found on the "Very Old Places" board at /spawn.

How can I access new terrain?
To access new terrain, players can use the command /dial new at a stargate, or go through the Diorite portal at spawn.

What is pence?
Pence is the server's currency. Players can check their pence balance by using the command /bal.

How can I obtain pence?
Players can obtain pence by trading with other players, creating a Chest Shop, or selling deepslate and netherite to the adminshop at /spawn.

How can I warp?
Players can warp using a stargate. More information can be found in the NovyXTreme documentation.

What benefits do donators receive?
Donators receive a blue name, access to the /nxgo command, priority access to the SMP and Creative server when there is a queue, and access to the #donators discord channel. They also have limited worldedit access in Creative and access to the "stonetools" and "moretorches" /kit's.

Why do I see many people online even though nobody is speaking?
There is a bug where players joining on versions below 1.19.3 may see NPC's in the tab menu.

What should I do if I am falling into the void?
Please join the server on a Minecraft version on or above 1.19.0 to resolve this issue.

Why am I timing out on the server?
Please verify that the issue is specific to the Novylen server and then make a post in the #bans-and-complaints discord channel for assistance.

Why can't I connect to the server?
Try removing any blank spaces after typing the IP. If this does not work, please make a post in the #bans-and-complaints discord channel for assistance.

Is this the oldest Minecraft server?
We are one of the oldest known Minecraft servers. The server went online the day of the release of Minecraft Multiplayer on Wed Aug 04 2010. The map is the owner's old Infdev world, and we also host a creative server that originated from Minecraft Classic.

Did the server becoming popular cause a lot of griefing?
No, all griefing on Novylen is reversible by moderators using a simple command, and the server has multiple regular backups.

Why is the Discord in slowmode?
To prevent spam and make things more manageable for the moderators.

Why are there no voice channels on the Discord?
We believe that if we host voice channels on Discord, it is our responsibility to make sure they aren't used for malicious purposes. This means we would have to moderate them, which we don't want to do.

Why is the player cap so low?
To limit lag and maintain a cozy/friendly environment.

When will the broken things in the lobby be fixed?
It is unlikely that the lobby will be a priority for us.

How many hoppers can I have in a chunk?
50 per chunk.

How many mobs can I have in a chunk?
It depends on the mob, but a good rule of thumb is 20 per chunk.

Are flying machines allowed on the server?
It's a grey area. Typically, we allow them as long as they are not constantly running.

Can I become a moderator?
No.

Where can I see the big city?
Use the command /dial wacon.

How large is the world?
The world is 40k x 40k.

Will the world border be expanded?
There are currently no plans to expand the world border.

Why are there restricted areas on the map?
These areas exist to allow for the generation of new terrain after updates without having to regenerate chunks that players have built on.

How often is the Overviewer map updated?
The Overviewer map is updated every half a week.

What should I do if the server goes offline?
If the server goes offline, players should wait for the scheduled reset at 8 AM GMT. If the server does not come back online, players can contact the admins in the #bans-and-complaints discord channel for assistance.

Where can I find food on the server?
Players can use the command /dial noobfeeder or check the farm at /dial topside to find food.

Can I join the server using a hacked or cracked client?
No, use of hacked or cracked clients is not allowed on the server.

What version of Minecraft is the server running?
The server is currently running version 1.19.3, but players can join on many versions before that with ViaVersion.