Minecraft wiki entry for Multiplayer_PvP_bases, associated text: Head to the server spawn using /spawn, then type in /wilderness (or sometimes /wild , or /rtp) to get yourself teleported to a random spot in the wilderness. Input the /f map command to check if there are any other factions nearby. If so, move away as far as you can, at least until they disappear from the faction map. Secondly, use /f list to look at the top three factions and take note of their membership and numbers. The numbers represent, respectively, land claimed, current power, and max power. If the current power is 0 or negative, then you can claim their land. If the land claimed is 0, then they have no territory (though they still probably have some basic gear). This is not necessary for where or how far you want to go, but such information is always handy. Most servers also give players a set of stone tools (although some give far more than that) to start with. If you do not have anything, then type /kit or /kits. If that does not place anything in , then /kit starter or /kit basic should work. If not, then the server does not give any tools to beginners. Remember to use /help to easily find out the commands the server uses.