Welcome to Refuge for S5!

Season 5 of Refuge SMP is set to launch on 4/13 and we are looking for a few new members who are eager to join a creative, close-knit, community-focused server, and help us continue to grow. Though we are starting the season in 1.20.4, we will be updating the server when 1.21 is released and expanding the border to allow for new chunk generation while preserving everything accomplished before then.

Refuge has been operating for over 2 years with a slowly growing community of friendly and welcoming players ranging in experience, playstyles, and personalities. This is a safe space! Please let your glorious colors shine with us and explore your creative potential!

Want to see some examples of the incredible builds and vibe of the server? Check out this video recently made by one of our longest-standing members!

https://youtu.be/Zvfo2103xVo

Join us in a world where we collaborate and enjoy an alternate reality together! Before applying, please read these few short rules (closely modeled after HermitCraft) and requirements we have agreed on to keep the community carefree and enjoyable for everyone:

Basic Rules:

• Be Friendly (Zero tolerance for harassment or bullying of any nature)
• Be a Community Player (don’t be stingy on the server, we like to help each other!)
• NO Griefing (friendly pranking is allowed) – 1 warning before kick
• Absolutely NO Hacking/Cheating – Zero Tolerance
• Be Considerate (don’t be rude or cause arguments)
• Have Fun!!!

Requirements:

(Required client-side files are provided in Discord with instructions and help setting them up)

• Must be 18+
• Must be LGBTQ+ Friendly (in or supportive of the community)
• Simple Voice (Fabric) (Necessary to log into the server but does not have to be used)
• NoChatReports (Required to log into the server)

What kind of server is Refuge?

We are a Java SMP using the Bloom Hosting platform with admins/owners located in the US and AUS, so there will always be staff around to help! A full list of plugins/vanilla tweaks used is available in Discord. We have a casual player base of very friendly and welcoming avid Minecraft players ranging from age 18 to 35 and located in Australia, the Netherlands, Canada, the UK, and the US. Understanding that everyone has a life outside of gaming, there is no longer a minimum activity requirement. Just come and chill when you like (:

Following the traits of Hermitcraft season 9, we strive to be a community-orientated server that stays somewhat close together. The idea is that groups are formed so that each time you log in something new is happening on the server, rather than an SMP where everyone is distant and antisocial. We don’t plan much of an economy and prefer to share resources; however, shops are always welcome and we typically do create a shopping district/area.

A donation page is set up via PayPal for the server to help with costs and go towards future upgrades, with in-game cosmetic gifts for donors (these do not affect the actual gameplay or mechanics). Donations are very much appreciated but in no way required for any activity on the server.

*GMT/UTC +8, +9, +10 and 0, +1, +2 strongly encouraged to apply!!

(All time zones are welcome)

🌈Note that this is an LGBTQ+ friendly server! This is a safe space and we will not tolerate intolerance, judgment, or harassment of any kind🏳️‍🌈

If this sounds like the server for you, send me a message or comment and I will send you the Google Form Application! We are so excited to see you on the server.