Vanilla vs Semi-Vanilla vs Anarchy Explained
What does "vanilla," "semi-vanilla," and "anarchy" actually mean in Minecraft? A deep-dive comparison of server types and where RefinedVanilla fits.
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How to Survive on a Vanilla Anarchy Server
From escaping spawn to building a hidden base — everything you need to survive your first days on a vanilla anarchy Minecraft server.
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Advanced strategies for thriving on an anarchy server — from trust and alliances to PvP preparation and resource stashing.
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Understand the difference between pure anarchy and vanilla anarchy, and why RefinedVanilla's no-hacks approach changes everything.
Read Full ArticleRefinedVanilla Server Rules Explained
A detailed breakdown of what's allowed and what's banned on RefinedVanilla — from duping policies to approved mods.
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Step-by-step beginner guide to connecting on Java or Bedrock Edition. Get in-game in under a minute.
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Why Our Custom Server Software Keeps Vanilla Honest
Why Paper forks drift from true vanilla mechanics and how our custom Fabric-based server software with multithreading preserves them.
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How to Find Your First "Sand Slave": The Expert's Guide
Since the Sand Dupe is patched, manual labor is back in style. Learn how to recruit "Resource Management Interns" and keep the slave cycle running through the server voting system.
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The End of 1.x: New Versioning System
Say goodbye to version 1.22. Mojang is moving to a calendar-based system with more frequent "Game Drops." Find out what this means for the future of Refined Vanilla.
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