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/version/1.6.2.
  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.

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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.

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Useful Commands

Command Description
/ob set sets the first block. Run this once while in the air.
/ob set 100 changes how far apart islands spawn (radius of 100-500).
/ob join joins the first available island.
/ob autojoin true sends players to their island automatically when they join the world.
/ob invite PlayerName invites a player to your island.
/ob accept accepts an invitation.
/ob kick PlayerName kicks a player off your island.
/ob protection true stops players from leaving their island.
/ob physics true lets sand and gravel fall with gravity.
/ob IDReset resets all progress and starts a new island.

Important Considerations

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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