Ranks

Ranks are used in Cubic Worlds to identify various "tiers" of players.

There are currently seven different player ranks on the Cubic Worlds server, each with varying permissions and powers. Because Cubic Worlds is a public server that does not use a whitelist, we use these multiple ranks to prefent griefing and hacking, and to allow server staff to run events.

To find out more information about the commands that each rank has access to, check the Features and Commands page.

Player Ranks

These are the ranks which make up the biggest portion of Cubic Worlds players.

Guest

Guest names appear grey in chat with the prefix Guest.

Guests cannot:

• Destroy blocks
• Place blocks
• Set homes
• Claim prizes from challenges

Guests can:

• Expect to feel welcomed
• Tour the server
• Communicate with other players
• Apply for Membership when they wish to start building

Member

Member names appear white in chat with the prefix Member.

Members can:

• Destroy Blocks
• Place Blocks
• Set up to 10 warps
• Lock doors and chests
• Claim prizes from challenges

Citizen

Citizen names appear green in chat with the prefix Citizen.

Citizens can:

• Use the /kick command
• Use /mute and /unmute commands
• Detonate TNT
• Check block log history
• Use Sign Colours
• Summon Withers

Staff Ranks

These ranks are held by those who take time to keep the server running smoothly and ensure the land is kept safe from griefers, hackers, and other undesirables.

To find out which players are on the staff, check the Staffers page.

Officer

Officer names appear yellow in chat with the prefix Officer.

Officers can:

• Teleport themselves
• Teleport others
• Use colored text on the in-game chat
• Use the randomly-generated Matrix-Scrambled Text
• Use a ban-hammer

Moderator

Moderator names appear orange in chat with the prefix Mod.

Moderators can:

• Replace items lost through griefing or server glitches
• Use WorldEdit and other powerful administrative commands
• Help run server events
• Promote Guests to Members once they have applied
• Watch for potential new staff members

Temp Op

Temp Op names appear red in chat with the prefix Evil TempOp.

Temp Ops can:

• Do anything and everything when needed, but will probably make them confused for hours while doing the more advanced stuff

Op

Op names appear red in chat with the prefix Evil Op or Crimson Op.

Ops can:

• Do anything and everything when needed
• Rule the server with a benevolent iron fist!
• Sigh and rub their temples when Minecraft updates to another version.
• Sigh and take pain medication when Bukkit builds are delayed for weeks after Minecraft updates to another version.

Post-Staff Ranks

Users in this category are retired staff members. These users do not have staffer commands, and stepped down from staffer permissions for reasons other than breaking the laws of the land.

Elder

Elder names appear teal in chat with the prefix Elder.

Elders can:

• Perform the same commands as Citizens, with a few additional permissions
• Act as advisers for the staff
• Be trusted by any users, due to their previous staffer heritage
• Watch for potential new staff members

Promotion

Earning promotion on Cubic Worlds is not a straightforward process. We take into account several things, including:

• How active you are on the server
• The quality of the things you build
• Your maturity and behaviour in chat and in the world
• Your willingness to help others directly or indirectly

That said, there are some time limit requirements that must be fulfilled before you become eligible for promotion to certain ranks.

• Citizens are picked from Members who have been on the server for at least 7 days
• Officers are picked from Citizens who have been on the server for at least 1 month
• Moderators are picked from Officers who have been on the server for at least 2 months

In addition, unless special circumstances dictate otherwise, no player may be promoted more than one step in a single week. It should also be noted - especially now - that unless extra help is needed in staff, the odds of being promoted past the Citizen level are very slim. Do not expect there to be any promotions unless there is a sizable gap in Staffer ranks.

If all of those criteria have been met you may be promoted when a suitable staff member next sees you online. However, it is worth keeping in mind that Cubic Worlds ranks are not designed to give you huge in-game benefits - a Member can build something just as effectively as a Moderator. In short, getting promoted shouldn't be your life goal. Have patience and enjoy your time on the server and you will be rewarded in due course!

Asking for promotion

As per the server rules, if you directly ask to be promoted at any time then you will automatically be turned down, and the likelihood of you being promoted in the future will decrease. In short, asking to be promoted is not recommended!

Asking about promotion is perfectly reasonable, as long it isn't done in excess - just keep in mind that Staffers will never explain any more about the process that what is described here. As long as you've read this section you should know all you need to enjoy your time in Cubic Worlds.