Building a living town

A town isn't just claims: it's people coming back every day. Here are ideas that work, and the server tools behind them.

⚒️ Give everyone a role

🏛️ Public places

• 🛒 A market: small plots sold cheaply to residents who open a shop (/plot set perm outsider switch on for customers).
• 🌾 Public farms: wheat, animals, trees, open to all residents (/plot set perm town switch on).
• 🏦 A town hall with a board of rules and the list of plots for sale.
• 🍺 A tavern or a square for meeting up and roleplay.
• 🧭 A warp to your town centre with player warps, so visitors find it easily.

🎉 Events

• 🏗️ Build contests between residents, judged by the mayor.
• 🎯 Treasure hunts in and around the town.
• ⚔️ Tournaments at the Arena, town against town.
• 🎊 The town's anniversary, with a party and gifts.
• 📣 Announce everything on the forums and in town chat /tc.

💵 A healthy economy

• Low taxes, and plots that are cheap for newcomers.
• Reward active residents: a bigger plot, a rank, a spot at the market.
• Keep a reserve in the bank for upkeep. See Town bank & upkeep.