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Plot Worlds Explained

JPlots offers two different ways to handle plots on your server: dedicated plot worlds and SMP mode. Understanding the difference helps you choose the right setup for your server.

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Dedicated Plot Worlds (Default)

By default, JPlots uses dedicated plot worlds. This is the traditional approach where you have specific worlds set aside just for plots.

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How It Works

  • Plots can only be created in worlds you specify in the config
  • The entire world is treated as a plot area

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Configuration

In your config.yml, you’ll see: 
plot-worlds:
  smp-mode: false
  enabled-worlds:
    - "plots"
    - "plots_nether"
Add any world names where you want plots to be allowed. Players can only create plots in these worlds.
When SMP mode is disabled, the plugin applies world-wide settings to plot worlds, like disabling PvP, preventing mob spawning, and other protection features across the entire world.

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SMP Mode

SMP mode is perfect when you want plots to work alongside a normal survival world. Instead of having separate plot worlds, plots can exist anywhere!

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How It Works

  • Plots can be created in any world on your server
  • Protection only applies inside plot boundaries
  • Areas outside plots behave normally (PvP, mobs, etc.)
  • Great for survival servers where you want plot protection in specific areas

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Enabling SMP Mode

To enable SMP mode, set this in your config.yml: 
plot-worlds:
  smp-mode: true
  enabled-worlds:
    - "world"
When SMP mode is enabled, the enabled-worlds list doesn’t restrict where plots can be created - it’s just used for reference. Plots can be created in any world!

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When to Use SMP Mode

SMP mode is ideal when:
  • You want plots in your main survival world
  • You need plot protection in specific areas only
  • Players should be able to build freely outside plots

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When to Use Dedicated Plot Worlds

Stick with dedicated plot worlds when:
  • You’re running a boxpvp or gens server
  • You want all plots in separate dimensions

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Important Notes

Do not use WorldGuard regions or other protection plugins in plot worlds or within plot boundaries! These plugins will conflict with JPlots’ protection system and cause issues. JPlots handles all protection internally, so additional protection plugins are not needed and can cause problems.

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Next Steps

Now that you understand plot worlds and SMP mode:

Quick Start

Learn how to create your first plot

Tips & Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions