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Frequently asked questions

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Admin: Add FAQ: best way to get rich (trade your output)

Common questions and solutions for Prosperity SMP players.

== Connecting ==

=== How do I join on Bedrock? ===
Add the server with address <code>play.prosperitysmp.com</code> and port <code>19132</code>. See [[Bedrock setup]] for detailed instructions.

=== I was kicked for flying ===
Bedrock movement packets sometimes trigger anti-fly detection. This is a known issue handled server-side. If it happens repeatedly, report it on Discord.

== Economy ==

=== How do I earn money? ===
The primary source is [[Jobs|job wages]]. You can also sell at the [[Admin shop]], set up a [[ChestShop]], or complete [[Contracts|civic contracts]]. See [[Getting started]] for a walkthrough.

=== How do I check what an item is worth? ===
Run <code>/market <item></code> to see the median price from recent trades.

=== How do I create a shop? ===
See [[ChestShop]] for step-by-step instructions.

=== What is the best way to get rich? ===
Produce a surplus of something useful and '''sell it to other players''' through [[ChestShop]]s — that is the server's main late-game income driver. Jobs and farms are how you ''produce'' goods; the wealth comes from ''trading'' that output at scale. Running a farm and sitting on the drops earns far less than turning that output into well-priced shops. See [[Economy]]. (Farms must be actively played — AFK auto-farms are against the [[Server rules]].)

== Jobs ==

=== Can I have multiple jobs? ===
No. One job at a time. Switch with <code>/jobs leave</code> then <code>/jobs join</code>. There is a 60-second cooldown.

=== What is prestige? ===
At level 50, prestige resets your job to level 1 in exchange for permanent bonuses. See [[Jobs#Prestige|Jobs]].

=== What are drills and harvesters? ===
3x3 AOE tools purchased with <code>/buydrill</code> or <code>/buyharvester</code>, gated by job level.

== Land ==

=== How do I buy a plot? ===
See [[Real estate]] for plot types and the auction process.

=== Can I build anywhere? ===
Only on plots you own or rent. The resource world is for gathering only.

== Technical ==

=== Is voice chat available? ===
Yes, through [[Simple Voice Chat]] (Java mod required). Bedrock players use Discord voice.

=== How do I check who griefed me? ===
Use <code>/co inspect</code> ([[CoreProtect]]) and click the affected blocks. Report to staff on Discord.

=== How do I lock my chests? ===
[[BOLT]] locks them automatically on placement. Use <code>/bolt trust</code> to share access.

== See also ==
* [[Getting started]]
* [[Commands]]
* [[Server rules]]

[[Category:Reference]]

Getting started

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Admin: Point new players to the trade-driven economy guide

The '''getting started guide''' walks new players through their first hour on Prosperity SMP — from connecting to earning their first paycheck.

== Connecting ==
{| class="wikitable"
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! Edition !! Address !! Port
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| Java (1.21.8) || <code>play.prosperitysmp.com</code> || 25565 (default)
|-
| Bedrock || <code>play.prosperitysmp.com</code> || 19132
|}

Bedrock players connect through Geyser. All features work on both editions. See [[Bedrock setup]] for detailed instructions.

== First steps ==
# '''Read the signs at spawn.''' The spawn area has boards explaining the basics. Take a moment to orient yourself.
# '''Join a job.''' Run <code>/jobs browse</code> to see the six available careers. Pick one that fits your playstyle — you can switch later with a 60-second cooldown.
# '''Teleport to the resource world.''' Run <code>/rtp</code> or use the resource world portal at spawn. The resource world is where you mine, farm, and gather without disturbing the main world.
# '''Set a home.''' Find a good spot and run <code>/sethome</code>. You earn more home slots as you progress.
# '''Start working.''' Break blocks, harvest crops, or kill mobs depending on your job. You earn money automatically for every qualifying action.

== Earning money ==
There are several ways to earn on the server:

; Job wages
: The primary income source. Every block you break, crop you harvest, or mob you kill pays a small wage. See [[Jobs]] for rates and details.

; Admin shop
: Run <code>/shop</code> to open the server shop. Sell common materials here for a guaranteed floor price. See [[Admin shop]].

; Player shops
: Browse the market district to find player-run [[ChestShop]] signs. Players often offer better prices than the admin shop.

; Civic contracts
: Visit the contract board and run <code>/contracts</code> to see available deliveries. Hand in bulk materials for bonus payouts. See [[Contracts]].

; Direct trading
: Use <code>/pay <player> <amount></code> for direct trades, or set up your own [[ChestShop]].

== Setting up a shop ==
Once you have materials to sell, you can create a [[ChestShop]] in the market district:

# Place a chest
# Place a sign on the chest
# Write the sign lines:
#* Line 1: ''leave blank'' (your name fills in automatically)
#* Line 2: quantity (e.g., <code>64</code>)
#* Line 3: price (<code>B 10</code> for buy price, <code>S 5</code> for sell price, or <code>B 10:S 5</code> for both)
#* Line 4: item name (e.g., <code>Diamond</code>)

== Useful commands ==
{| class="wikitable"
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! Command !! Description
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| <code>/jobs browse</code> || View and join available jobs
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| <code>/balance</code> || Check your current balance
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| <code>/pay <player> <amount></code> || Send money to another player
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| <code>/shop</code> || Open the admin shop
|-
| <code>/market <item></code> || Check the going rate for an item
|-
| <code>/contracts</code> || View available civic contracts
|-
| <code>/sethome <name></code> || Save a home location
|-
| <code>/home <name></code> || Teleport to a saved home
|-
| <code>/spawn</code> || Return to spawn
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| <code>/rtp</code> || Random teleport to the resource world
|-
| <code>/tpa <player></code> || Request to teleport to a player
|-
| <code>/find <item></code> || Search for player shops selling an item
|}

For the full list, see [[Commands]].

== Next steps ==
* Learn how the [[Economy|economy]] works — the biggest fortunes come from '''trading what you produce''' through [[ChestShop]]s and supplying what the market needs, not from grinding a single activity
* Explore the [[Skill trees|skill tree]] for your job — spend skill points to unlock perks and better tools
* Check out [[Real estate]] to learn about buying land
* Read the [[Server rules]] so you know what to expect
* Join the [https://discord.gg/prosperitysmp Discord] to stay connected with the community

[[Category:Guides]]

Economy

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The '''economy''' on Prosperity SMP is player-driven. Money enters through [[Jobs|job wages]], [[Contracts|contracts]], and crate rewards. Money leaves through the [[Admin shop]], land purchases, [[Prestige|prestige costs]], and tool upgrades. Player-to-player trading via [[ChestShop]] is the backbone of the market — and as you progress, the largest fortunes come not from repeating a single grind, but from producing goods and trading them through ChestShops and the wider market at scale.

== Money sources ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
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! Source !! How it works !! Typical income
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| [[Jobs|Job wages]] || Automatic pay per action || $300-400/hr at L1, $1,200+/hr at L50 with tools
|-
| [[Contracts|Civic contracts]] || Deliver materials for cash || 1.5-3x material value
|-
| [[Crates]] || Random loot from job progression || $75 (apprentice) to $2,000+ (prestige)
|-
| [[Admin shop]] sell || Sell to server shop || Floor price, guaranteed buyer
|-
| Stipends || Bonus drops while working || Gunpowder (Miner), bone meal (Farmer), arrows (Hunter)
|}

== Money sinks ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
|-
! Sink !! Cost range
|-
| [[Real estate|Plot purchases]] || Varies by auction
|-
| Drill and harvester purchases || $1,000-6,500 per tool
|-
| [[Miner#Master Smith|Master Smith]] books || $10,000-120,000 per book + diamond blocks
|-
| [[Prestige]] costs || $25,000-1,000,000 per tier + materials
|-
| [[Admin shop]] purchases || Market-rate pricing
|}

== Market prices ==
Run <code>/market <item></code> to check the median price for any item based on recent trades.

== Tips for building wealth ==
# '''Join a job first.''' Job wages are the most reliable income.
# '''Sell to players, not the admin shop.''' Player shops almost always pay more.
# '''Complete contracts.''' They pay 1.5-3x the material value.
# '''Upgrade your tools.''' Drills and harvesters pay for themselves within hours.
# '''Invest in land.''' Commercial plots let you run a [[ChestShop]] that earns money while offline.
# '''Check /market before pricing.''' Price competitively against existing sellers.

== The late game: produce, then trade ==
Early on, [[Jobs|job wages]] are your steady paycheck. But the players who build real wealth do it through '''trade''', not by repeating one activity forever. The late-game economy rewards '''commerce at scale''': turning what you produce into a stocked, well-priced business.

A farm or a mine is the '''input''', not the income. A mob farm that pours out gunpowder, an iron farm, or a large crop field is valuable because of what you can '''do with the output''' — sell it to other players through [[ChestShop]]s, supply [[Contracts|contracts]], or buy low and resell high. The player who runs a farm and sits on the drops earns far less than the one who turns that output into shops other players buy from.

The path scales like a business:
# '''Produce''' a surplus of something useful — through jobs, farms, mining, or gathering.
# '''Sell it''' through your own [[ChestShop]]s. Players almost always pay more than the [[Admin shop]] floor.
# '''Reinvest''' the profit into more stock, better tools, and [[Real estate|commercial plots]].
# '''Trade up''' — check <code>/market</code> for what the market is short on, and supply it.

In short: '''the farm is the input, the market is the income.'''

=== Farms are tools, not exploits ===
Farms are encouraged as a way to '''produce''' goods for the market — but they must be played, not automated. Fully AFK setups — auto-clickers, machines that farm while you are away, or anything that removes the "you must be present and interacting" requirement — are '''not''' a path to the late game, and are prohibited under the [[Server rules]]. They also miss the point of the economy: value comes from real production brought to market, not from idling a machine. A farm you actively run, then sell the output from, is exactly how the late game is meant to work.

== Inflation ==
The server monitors money supply and prices through an automated economic dashboard. Gradual price increases are normal as money enters through wages. Hoarding cash loses value slowly; investing in tools, land, and inventory preserves wealth.

== See also ==
* [[Jobs]] — primary income source
* [[ChestShop]] — player-to-player trading
* [[Prestige]] — endgame money sink
* [[Contracts]] — bonus income

[[Category:Gameplay]]