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A list of '''frequently asked questions'''. Any channels mentioned will be in the [https://discord.com/invite/V9ncYAr the Discord guild].
A list of '''frequently asked questions'''. Any channels mentioned will be in the [https://discord.com/invite/V9ncYAr the Discord server].
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'''Q1:''' "''How do I get ranks?''" <br>
'''Q1:''' "''How do I get ranks?''" <br>
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* Staff ranks (Helper/Moderator/Admin) can be obtained by applying for staff, though applications are closed for the time being.
* Staff ranks (Helper/Moderator/Admin) can be obtained by applying for staff, though applications are closed for the time being.
* Veteran rank can be obtained after 3 years from your join date.
* Veteran rank can be obtained after 3 years from your join date.
* VIP(+) can be obtained by donating.
* VIP(+) can be obtained by [https://www.patreon.com/c/alphaminecraft donating].


'''Q2:''' "''Why can't I place/pickup lava/water?''" <br>
'''Q2:''' "''Why can't I place/pickup lava/water?''" <br>
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'''Q15:''' "''I want higher FoV/changed GUI scaling!''" <br>
'''Q15:''' "''I want higher FoV/changed GUI scaling!''" <br>
'''A:''' Use one of these: <br>
'''A:''' Use one of these: <br>
* '''AlphaPlace Client''': https://alphaplace.net/downloads/mods/AlphaPlaceClientV2.zip (Video showcase: https://youtu.be/Zv4n52F5FJQ) <br>
* '''[[AlphaPlace Client]]''': https://alphaplace.net/downloads/mods/AlphaPlaceClientV2.zip (Video showcase: https://youtu.be/Zv4n52F5FJQ) <br>
* '''b1.1 QoL''': https://discord.com/channels/564540443929346050/1161330020061565099 (You need to be in the [https://discord.com/invite/V9ncYAr AlphaPlace Discord guild])<br>
* '''b1.1 QoL''' (deprecated): https://discord.com/channels/564540443929346050/1161330020061565099 (You need to be in the [https://discord.com/invite/V9ncYAr AlphaPlace Discord server])<br>


'''Q16:''' "''The game's colors are inverted (red is blue, blue is red).''" <br>
'''Q16:''' "''The game's colors are inverted (red is blue, blue is red).''" <br>
'''A:''' If you're on an Apple Silicon Macintosh (M1, M2, etc.), you can blame Apple for the bug! Here's 2 fixes: <br>
'''A:''' If you're on an Apple Silicon Macintosh (M1, M2, etc.) and running macOS, blame Apple for the bug. Here's 2 fixes: <br>
* '''PrismLauncher/MultiMC (or forks)''': <br>
* '''LegacyFix''': [https://github.com/betacraftuk/legacyfix/blob/develop/docs/Prism%20Launcher.md PrismLauncher], [https://github.com/betacraftuk/legacyfix/blob/develop/docs/MultiMC.md MultiMC]
** Use this tutorial: https://github.com/MCPHackers/LaunchWrapper/blob/main/MultiMC.md <br>
** If you don't want to use LaunchWrapper: {{button|Fn}} + {{button|F11}} to enter fullscreen in-game (or {{button|F11}} if you've configured the keyboard to prioritize function keys) <br>
* '''Betacraft v2''': https://github.com/betacraftuk/betacraft-launcher/releases <br>
* '''Betacraft v2''': https://github.com/betacraftuk/betacraft-launcher/releases <br>
Game will crash upon resizing, sadly.<br>
Game will crash upon resizing, sadly.<br>

Latest revision as of 04:48, 21 February 2026

A list of frequently asked questions. Any channels mentioned will be in the the Discord server.


Q1: "How do I get ranks?"
A:

  • Staff ranks (Helper/Moderator/Admin) can be obtained by applying for staff, though applications are closed for the time being.
  • Veteran rank can be obtained after 3 years from your join date.
  • VIP(+) can be obtained by donating.

Q2: "Why can't I place/pickup lava/water?"
A: You get the ability to pickup and place lava/water after playing for a good amount of time.

Q3: "I found a grief/I got griefed! What do I do?"
A: Report the grief in #support-and-grief-report and read the pinned messages.

Q4: "What are the server rules?"
A: See this page.

Q5: "Can I have the server files/Can you help me make a server?"
A: Sorry, but we don't help with server creation, so please don't ask.
Google/DuckDuckGo/Bing/Yahoo/FrogFind/Ecosia/SearX(NG)/[insert search engine here] is your friend.

Q6: "How is this server online?"
A: The server runs on offline auth mode, meaning this is a cracked MC server and you can join without owning MC.

Q7: "I'm having a problem that you don't address here."
A: You can ask for help in #support-and-grief-report.

Q8: "I would like some nice mods/texture packs, where can I get them?"
A: #texturepacks-mods.

Q9: "The server is offline! I cannot join!"
A: Please ping/DM 16.png Windows7Ultimate (kero_blaster/888514801356144661) and/or 16.png Noggisoggi (noggisoggi/1014609595450277988) ASAP!

Q10: "Why is the server on beta? I thought this was alpha."
A: The server allows unmodded b1.1_02 clients; if you want to join on a1.2.6, see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVEXz7GcfAo

Q11: "How do I see my skin/fix sounds/join the server?"
A: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBkJI0fpAL8

Q12: "It's saying that I need to be whitelisted (or that my connection was blacklisted). What do I do?"
A:

  • If it says your username needs to be whitelisted, see #cracked-user-whitelist and carefully follow the instructions.
  • If it says your connection is blacklisted, make a post in #support-and-grief-report with a screenshot of the error message.

Q13: "I changed my username and now I can't access my stuff!"
A: See the account transfer page.

Q14: "I have been banned/muted! Can I know the reason? and Can I appeal?"
A: #support-and-grief-report

Q15: "I want higher FoV/changed GUI scaling!"
A: Use one of these:

Q16: "The game's colors are inverted (red is blue, blue is red)."
A: If you're on an Apple Silicon Macintosh (M1, M2, etc.) and running macOS, blame Apple for the bug. Here's 2 fixes:

Game will crash upon resizing, sadly.

Q17: "What does "wb" mean?"
A: "Welcome back."

Q18: "How do I know when I first joined? (In reference to Q1)"
A:

  • In-game: /firstjoin <username> (Date format is DD-MM-YYYY).
  • Discord: Input <username> has into the search bar in the top right corner (on desktop clients) or by going into #ingame-chat, selecting the channel name on the top and then selecting Search (Mobile clients).

Q19: "How do I know my playtime?"
A: Via /playtime. Use /pttop to see the players with the most playtime.