# Server Ranks Guide

### ⏳ Playtime Ranks – A Survival Server

Progression on **A Survival Server** is based on your **active playtime**. Simply enjoy your time in-game and earn new ranks as you go! You can check your total playtime at any time using the `/playtime` command.

> 🚫 AFK time **does not count** toward your rank. Our server automatically detects AFK players to ensure fair progress.

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#### 🪜 Playtime Rank Progression

| **Rank** | **Playtime Needed** |
| -------- | ------------------- |
| Joined   | 10 minutes          |
| Coal     | 1 day               |
| Iron     | 3 days              |
| Gold     | 14 days             |
| Diamond  | 30 days             |

🛠️ **Rank Perks:**

* Reaching **Joined** gives you **1 free coal claim block**
* Every **8 hours of playtime** gives you a Playtime Book which can be used to buy more protection stones. 
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### ❤️ Donor Ranks

Support the server and earn recognition by donating!

| **Rank** | **How to Unlock**  |
| -------- | ------------------ |
| Donor    | Donate $10 / month |

🎁 Visit our [**donation store**](https://donate.asurvivalserver.net/) to support the server and get exclusive perks.

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### 📦 Claim Block Limits by Rank

As your **server rank increases**, so does your claim capacity—both in size and number of non-adjacent claims.

| **Rank** | Coal 16 | Lapis 32 | Emerald 64 | Non-Adjacent Claims |
| -------- | ------- | -------- | ---------- | ------------------- |
| Noob     | 1       | 0        | 0          | 1                   |
| Joined   | 2       | 3        | 0          | 2                   |
| Coal     | 4       | 6        | 0          | 3                   |
| Iron     | 8       | 12       | 1          | 4                   |
| Gold     | 16      | 16       | 3          | 5                   |
| Diamond  | 20      | 20       | 4          | 6                   |
| Donor    | 25      | 25       | 5          | 7                   |

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### 🏪 Shopkeeper Limits by Rank

Set up more villager shops as you rank up!

| **Rank** | Max Shopkeepers |
| -------- | --------------- |
| Noob     | 1               |
| Joined   | 2               |
| Coal     | 5               |
| Iron     | 9               |
| Gold     | 10              |
| Diamond  | 11              |
| Donor    | 15              |

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### 👮 Staff Ranks

Our **Staff Team** helps maintain a safe and enjoyable environment. Staff are hand-picked by the server owner and **applications are only open during official announcements.** Asking to become staff is against the rules.

Staff can:

* View block/chest history
* Review chat and commands
* Rollback grief
* Mute, jail, or ban users

🛡️ **Server Owners**:

* `ExerGGs`

🙌 Show appreciation to our staff—they keep the community running smoothly!

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### 🏷️ Tags

Tags appear before usernames and serve as titles, honors, or community indicators. These tags are granted manually by admins.

#### 🏛️ Community Tags

| **Tag** | **Meaning**           | **How to Get**              |
| ------- | --------------------- | --------------------------- |
| \[W]    | Guide Writer          | Redeem 128x Guide Papers    |
| \[B]    | Discord Booster       | Boost the server Discord    |
| \[VIP]  | Very Important Person | No idea? Must be important. |

#### 💻 Platform Tags

| **Tag** | **Platform**    | **Details**                      |
| ------- | --------------- | -------------------------------- |
| `-`     | Bedrock Edition | Shown as a dash before username. |

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### 🏆 Notable Ranks & Milestones

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#### 📣 Stay Informed

Want to learn more about current staff, events, or how to contribute?\
Join our **community Discord** or ask in-game!