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Point new players to the trade-driven economy guide

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	== Next steps ==		== 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		* 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		* Check out [[Real estate]] to learn about buying land

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

== Connecting ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Edition !! Address !! Port
|-
| 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
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| <code>/market <item></code> || Check the going rate for an item
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| <code>/contracts</code> || View available civic contracts
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| <code>/sethome <name></code> || Save a home location
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| <code>/home <name></code> || Teleport to a saved home
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| <code>/spawn</code> || Return to spawn
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| <code>/rtp</code> || Random teleport to the resource world
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| <code>/tpa <player></code> || Request to teleport to a player
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| <code>/find <item></code> || Search for player shops selling an item
|}

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

== Next steps ==
* 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

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