Game mode · Building
Build server
Building without physics, with pro tools — and maybe soon in the build team.
On the build server everything stays where you put it: sand doesn't fall, water doesn't flow. Get a plot, apply as a builder or join build contests.
How to get started
- Get a plot
/gsgets and manages your plot, 64 × 64 blocks. - Building without physics
Sand doesn't fall, water doesn't flow, flowers and torches stay put.
- Use the tools
/bauopens the build menu — plus special blocks, the data value wand and armor stands. - Become a builder
/bewerbenstarts your trial build: one theme, seven days.
The tools
| Command | What it does | Good for |
|---|---|---|
 /bau | the build menu with every tool | a quick overview |
 /spezial | hidden 1.8 blocks: bark on all sides, smooth double slabs, mushroom blocks | clean details |
 /stab | the data value wand — changes a block's variant | stairs, fences, orientation |
 /staender | armor stands: pose, invisible, small, fine moves | figures and decoration |
 /kopf <name> | player heads | small details with big impact |
Tips to get started
- Plan before you build.
Floor plan, colors, style: a good build has a clear idea.
- Use the special blocks.
They make the difference between "looks okay" and "looks professional".
- Details matter.
Armor stands, heads and plants tell a story.
Every rule in detail
The complete guide — every number exactly as set on our servers.
At a glance
- What you do: build freely, apply as a builder, take part in contests.
- Version: 1.8 worlds, so everything fits into our game modes – you can build with any version from 1.8 to 1.21.
- How to join: in the lobby via the navigator → build server.
- Menu: /bau opens the build menu with all tools.
Your plot
Plots are 64 × 64 blocks. Use /gs to claim and manage yours.
| Who | Plots |
|---|---|
| Player | 1 |
| VIP | 2 |
| MVP, PRIME | 3 |
| Builder | 4 |
| Senior builder | 6 |
| Head builder | 10 |
Each plot can hold up to 60 decoration entities (armor stands, animals without AI).
Building without physics
Physics is off on the build server – that's exactly what sets it apart from a normal server:
- Flowers, torches, signs, carpets, doors, rails and redstone stay in place even when the block below or behind them is gone.
- Sand, gravel and anvils don't fall.
- Water and lava don't flow, fire doesn't spread, leaves don't decay, ice and snow don't melt, nothing grows on its own.
- Paintings and item frames keep hanging even without a wall behind them.
- No monsters spawn.
The tools
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
| /bau | the build menu |
| /spezial | hidden 1.8 blocks: bark on all sides, smooth double slabs, mushroom blocks with all sides, portal and end portal blocks and more |
| /stab | the data wand – changes a block's variant, like the debug stick of newer versions |
| /staender | armor stand tool: pose, invisible, small, with arms, without base plate and gravity, fine positioning |
| /kopf <name> | player heads |
| /nv | night vision on and off |
| /fs <0.5–10> | your fly speed |
| /zeit, /wetter | your own time of day and weather |
| /gm | switch game mode |
On top of that there are WorldEdit and VoxelSniper: players build on their own plot with up to 65,536 blocks per command and VoxelSniper brushes up to size 8; builders get the full feature set. Commands that could strain the server or destroy worlds are blocked.
Becoming a builder: the trial build
This is how you apply for the build team:
- /bewerben starts your trial build. You have to be at least 16 years old.
- You get your own plot in the trial world and a random theme – for example: market square of a harbor town, abandoned jungle temple, medieval gate with a watchtower, futuristic fuel station, floating island with a waterfall, Japanese garden with a tea house, dwarven forge inside a mountain, Viking longhouse by a fjord, spawn for a BedWars island or alchemist tower.
- You have 7 days. /probebau takes you back to your plot at any time.
- The team rates your build in four categories: idea, detail, style and execution.
- If you pass, you become a builder – with more plots, full WorldEdit and your place in the build team.
| Role | What it means |
|---|---|
| Visitor | looks around |
| Applicant | is working on their trial build |
| Builder | part of the build team, builds maps and lobbies |
| Senior builder | experienced builder, leads projects |
| Head builder | leads the build team |
Build contests
There are regular contests with a theme (/contest):
| Phase | What happens |
|---|---|
| Planned | theme and dates are set |
| Building | sign-up is open – everyone builds on their own contest plot |
| Rating | everything is locked; players give 1–5 stars (/bewerten), the jury 1–10 points |
| Finished | the result counts 70 % jury and 30 % players |
| Place | Reward |
|---|---|
| 1st | 5,000 coins |
| 2nd | 2,500 coins |
| 3rd | 1,000 coins |
| every entry | 200 coins |
Tips
- Plan before you build: layout, colors, style. A good build has a clear idea.
- Use the special blocks and the data wand – they make the difference between "looks okay" and "looks professional".
- Details matter: armor stands, heads and plants tell a story.
- Look at the builders' work and ask for feedback before you apply.
All commands
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
| /gs | your plot |
| /bau | the build menu |
| /spezial, /stab, /staender, /kopf | building tools |
| /nv, /fs, /zeit, /wetter, /gm | vision, flight, time, weather, game mode |
| /bewerben, /probebau | applying as a builder |
| /contest, /bewerten | build contests |
Show off your builds! Screenshots are welcome below.
Frequently asked questions
Which version can I build with?
Any from 1.8 to 1.21. The worlds are 1.8 so everything fits our game modes.
How do I become a builder?
With /bewerben (16 or older): your own plot, a random theme, seven days.
What can I win in contests?
1st place: 5,000 coins, 2nd: 2,500, 3rd: 1,000 — and 200 coins for every entry.
Connect to the address — then the navigator or /play → Build server in the lobby.
play.loraplex.net
