Getting Started

This page serves as a quick overview of the server, how to join, basic gameplay and features, and answers to some common questions one might have.

Server Description

BetaMC is a Beta 1.7.3 Minecraft server, that aims to bring a unique experience to the legacy community. With PvP, Economy, Jvillage, and a number of other custom plugins, you can play legacy Minecraft the way you want to!

How to join

Since our server runs on Minecraft Beta 1.7.3, you'll need to play on that version. (There are a couple of exceptions to that rule to be detailed in future guides).
Launching Beta 1.7.3 using the official launcher.
If you've never played beta Minecraft before, you may want to run it on a vanilla instance at first:

1. Open the Minecraft Launcher (Java Edition)

2. Click on Installations at the top.
3. Click New Installation and name it something like "Beta 1.7.3"
4. Click on the Version dropdown and scroll down to find old_beta b1.7.3 (you may need to enable "Show historical versions" in the launcher settings)
5. Click Create, then go back to the Play tab and select your new installation
6. Launch the instance, and connect to betamc.org

Launching Beta 1.7.3 using a Third-Party Launcher (MultiMC, Betacraft, etc.)
If you prefer a dedicated Beta 1.7.3 experience with mod and support fixes (suggested), consider using MultiMC, Prism, or Betacraft launchers.

• MultiMC (Recommended for those interested in personalization)
• Prism (alternative to MultiMC)
• Betacraft (includes built-in QOL features and fixes)

Once you've set up a Beta 1.7.3 instance, you can launch it and join betamc.org

If you have more than 3 people joining the server from the same IP address, you'll need to install Beta Evolutions

Basic Gameplay & Features

When you first join the server, you'll spawn in the Spawn Castle, you'll want to check a few things out first:

• Read the Rules - They're right in front of you as you spawn in. You can also read them here.
• Explore around Spawn Town - Spawn Town is a protected area. Anything within the walls is protected, griefing is not allowed.
• Type /wild to teleport to a new area - Now you can get started playing! Note: Griefing is permitted in the wilderness.
• Get some cash! - Kill mobs, or sell things to the admin shop at /warp shop
• Claim your build - To protect your structures, you'll need to claim them using /village create {village name}

More tips and tricks can be found in the Survival Guide

Community

The best part of playing on any Minecraft server is being a part of the community. Here's how you can get connected!

• Join the BetaMC discord! It's the best ways to stay up to date with BetaMC news, and interact with the community!betamc.org/discord

• Ask to join a town! While starting your own town is a fun and challenging task, many people already have established communities, be part of one!

• Starting a shop can be a great way to meet people! With competitive pricing and services, you'll have loyal customers in no time! (and you can make some easy cash...)

• Stay active in chat! There's plenty of goofy shenanigans happening all the time, why not indulge?