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cage wars

New players get a kit of leather, stone tools and some food. we have the RTP that takes them up to 10k away form spawn and a 100k border.

@MrStupendous right, but I see their bases being raided constantly, from those who have been here for weeks or longer

This is why it's recommended to build your base at least 30k+ out. Building underground would also make it harder for your base to be found.

@MrStupendous I know, but sometimes I feel like the new comers are at an extreme disadvantage.

Not really... when you're new, you don't know how things work at first, thats normal. Not a disadvantage. Besides, you learn as you go along.

@MrStupendous I know, but sometimes I feel like the new comers are at an extreme disadvantage.

Using the ender chest at the trading post can be a good option to save your stuff safely while always having acces to it, this is of cousres if you can't get an enderchest alone. At first you might need to be nomadic, and gather resources until you are equipped enough to get 40k+ (What I consider "safe")

@MrStupendous I know, but sometimes I feel like the new comers are at an extreme disadvantage.

We all started there, the best way to learn is experience

hints for new players.

1. Collect meat at spawn killing cows
2. check community free chest at trading post for supplies
3. use ender chests at spawn to protect your stuff.
4. random tp during the day and collect wood and food

5 random tp and collect iron

1. after well supplied random tp out and walk or use boats to get far out, dig a hole and hide at night. running wastes energy
2. use nether roof if you buy vip, highly recommended
3. ask for help in chat if you need it. people will donate free stuff sometimes or give advice or crafting recipes.
4. when travelling randomly set home to keep your advancement in case of death.
5. keep cord up, f3 , if you die before you respawn write down cords so you can return and retrieve your stuff.

Hope this helps and good luck.