How to Create a OneBlock Minecraft Server

Start the survival challenge where you build an island from a single regenerating block

Start the survival challenge where you build an island from a single regenerating block

What is OneBlock?

OneBlock is a game mode where players start on a single floating block. Breaking it makes a new one spawn, and each drop gives you the resources to grow a tiny island. It's survival stripped down to one block at a time.

Getting Started & Installation

OneBlock is an external plugin, so you install it from the plugin's own page rather than the built-in search:

1. Download OneBlock from https://modrinth.com/plugin/oneblock_bukkit/.
2. Pick the version that matches your server software (it needs a Spigot-style server like Paper or Spigot).
3. Use the File Manager in your server panel to go into the plugins folder.
4. Upload the downloaded .jar file there.
5. Restart your server so it loads.

Starting the Game

1. Join the server as an operator.

2. Stand in the air where you want the island and run: /ob set. This spawns the first grass block at your location.

3. Join the game with: /ob join

4. Break the block. It respawns and drops resources you use to expand your island.

Important Considerations

• Operators Only: Setup commands like /ob set need operator status.
• Progress: /ob IDReset wipes levels and the island, so use it carefully.
• Islands: /ob islands true creates islands automatically for new players.
• Progress Bar: /ob progress_bar true shows your advancement bar at the top of the screen.

Command Reference

Core Commands:

• /ob join - Join to your island
• /ob invite [player] - Invite player to your island
• /ob kick [player] - Remove player from your island
• /ob accept - Accept island invitation
• /ob IDreset - Resets your attachment to the island so that you can create a new island. (reset progress)

Settings Commands:

• /ob set - Set the first block (admin only)
• /ob set [distance] - Set island spacing (e.g., 500 blocks)
• /ob circlemode [true/false] - Enable circular island generation
• /ob autojoin [true/false] - Auto-join players on world entry
• /ob protection [true/false] - Prevent leaving islands
• /ob border [true/false] - Enable player borders
• /ob droptossup [true/false] - Toss items upward when dropped
• /ob physics [true/false] - Toggle block physics (e.g., falling gravel)
• /ob lvl_mult [value] - Set level multiplier formula
• /ob UseEmptyIslands [true/false] - Reuse abandoned islands
• /ob islands [true/false] - Enable custom islands
• /ob islands set_my_by_def - Set your island as default template
• /ob islands default - Reset to default island
• /ob island_rebirth [true/false] - Enable island rebirth
• /ob progress_bar color [color] - Set color
• /ob progress_bar [true/false] - Toggle progress bar
• /ob progress_bar level - Progress_bar level mode
• /ob progress_bar settext - Progress_bar text change

Config Commands:

• /ob reload - Reload configuration files
• /ob listlvl - List all levels
• /ob listlvl [level] - Show blocks for specific level

Other Commands:

• /ob idreset [player] - Resets attachment to the island for the player.
• /ob setlevel [player] 14 - Set ob level
• /ob clear [player] - Reset the player ob level and remove his island
• /ob setleave
• /ob leave

Conclusion

With OneBlock installed, players get the classic single-block survival challenge. Set the first block, join, and start building your island one block at a time.

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