Alternate is a community‑focused Minecraft network offering several distinct worlds: Hardcore, Leafcraft (survival), and Carpet (creative/tools). The project emphasizes player feedback, regular events and a vanilla‑friendly experience with helpful plugins for land protection and utilities.

⚔️ Game modes

🪓 Hardcore

A persistent hardcore world focused on risk, challenge and community events. Players can expect tight rules and event‑driven competition.

🌲 Leafcraft (Survival)

Classic survival with protections, economy and community projects; shaped by player feedback.

🧱 Carpet (Creative)

Creative and tooling world with WorldEdit/creative utilities for building and testing.

✨ Features

Player‑driven events and tournaments
Common plugins: Essentials, Factions, Multiverse, WorldEdit and quality‑of‑life tools
GitHub config repo and active community channels for feedback

⚙️ Commands

Command	Description
`/home`, `/sethome`	Teleport to saved locations
`/spawn`	Return to spawn
`/tpa`	Request teleport to another player
`/f create`	Create a faction/team
`/warp`	Teleport to public warps

📜 Rules

Be respectful to others
No cheating, duping, exploits or advertising
No griefing of other players' builds

🔌 Connection

Connect using the server address listed in the urls field.

🤙 Tip from a friend

I like Alternate because it mixes serious Hardcore with chill survival and creative spaces — join the community today!

How to join

The server is available at altcraft.net:25565 and supports versions 1.8.x, 1.9.x, 1.10.x, 1.11.x, 1.12.x, 1.13.x, 1.14.x, 1.15.x, 1.16.x, 1.17.x, 1.18.x, 1.19.x, 1.20.x, 1.21.x.

Quick guide (Java + Bedrock)

Open Minecraft.
Go to Multiplayer / Servers.
Choose Add Server or Add External Server.
In the Address field, enter: altcraft.net.
In the Port field, enter: 25565.
Save the server and join.

Tips

If the server does not appear, refresh the list.
If you get a version error, select the correct 1.8.x, 1.9.x, 1.10.x, 1.11.x, 1.12.x, 1.13.x, 1.14.x, 1.15.x, 1.16.x, 1.17.x, 1.18.x, 1.19.x, 1.20.x, 1.21.x in your launcher.
A stable internet connection is recommended for smooth play.

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