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about

WELCOME TO ONYX SMP
A Minecraft Java server with the perfect blend of vanilla experience enhanced by QoL features and exciting datapacks such as crafting tweaks, additional structures, improved advancements, and more!It is inspired by "Hermitcraft", and we put a lot of focus on fostering a friendly community. Whether you're a seasoned builder, adventurous explorer, humble farmer, or simply looking for a place to call home, Onyx SMP offers something for everyone.Our server has an array of enticing features! From special districts (think shopping, minigames) to monthly building challenges, quests, special events, and even an MCC-inspired championship!PLUGINS
Onyx SMP is a semi-vanilla server, meaning it doesn't require you to download any mods but still offers a plethora of quality-of-life plugins and game-enhancing datapacks.The most notable are CoreProtect, VanillaTweeks, BlueMap, EssentialsX, Anti-MobGrief, TransferablePets, DiscordSRV, Graves, Gsit, ArmorStatues, BlazeAndCaves Advancements, TownsAndTowers, WoodCutter, SimpleVoiceChat, Custom Crafting Recipes, and more!SEASONS
We're here for the long haul – there's no planned "end of the season." We go with the flow, and as long as at least a couple of players enjoy the server, we go on.Season 1 ended on March 31st, 2024, two and a half years since its beginning. We got to enjoy many events and wonderful memories with a total of 152 players who came through our gates.Season 2 just celebrated its 2nd anniversary this July 6th, and there are still so many things we have planned to do!And we can't wait to start a new adventure with you!

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FaQ

Q. Why choose Onyx SMP?
A. Small community where you can actually make friends!
A. Amazing custom crafting recipes for builders: instant concrete and mud, craftable rooted dirt and gilded blackstone, duplicatable pottery sherds, and so much more!
A. Server is on hard mode, but don't worry about losing your items, thanks to graves!
A. Chest re-loot system - loot chests refil for every new player!
A. No creeper holes!
A. Powerful anti-grief, anti-steal, and anti-cheat plugins!
A. No land claims - go explore your friends base and look at all the amazing things!
A. Functioning shopping district ran on a diamond economy.
A. Wood cutter. That's it. Absolute game changer lol
A. Long server tradition. We have been here for almost 5 years, you wont have to fear the server dying or closing :) this can be your forever server!

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WHAT IS IT
Champions of Sonder (COS) is a fan version of the famous MC Championship (MCC) created and hosted by the MOD team for the members of the Onyx SMP!Six teams are competing in a series of 6 minigames —some of which are replicas of the actual MCC games— gaining points based on their performance. In the end, the top 2 scoring teams will go head-to-head in a final match that will decide the winner of the Championship.It's a bi-monthly event hosted directly on the survival server, giving the players an exciting event and content creators a chance to make unique content.WATCH
Follow our Twitter page for team and game announcements and links to all streaming participants & uploaded videos!

PREVIOUS GAMES
☆ dodgebow winner

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Application

• status || open

Please make sure to read the "ABOUT" section first to determine if this SMP is something for you! We are looking for a dedicated, creative, and active player base!APPLICATION
Onyx SMP is all about fostering a tight-knit, safe, and creative community so we will accept only great applications.We look for effort, passion, and care when we read your application; you get what you put in. Keep that in mind.Please do note that Onyx SMP isn't focused on PVP, redstone, or exploits. Griefing, theft, and harassment will result in a swift ban.

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If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us on our Twitter page or through our Discord!