Ranks & Permissions
Platypus SMP uses LuckPerms to manage player ranks and permissions. Your rank determines what commands and features you have access to on the server.
Player Ranks
All new players start with the default rank, which gives access to all the standard survival features described throughout these guides.
Contact staff in-game or via Discord if you have questions about your rank or permissions.
Staff Ranks
Staff members are here to help keep the server fair and fun. Here's a quick breakdown:
| Rank | Role |
|---|---|
| Helper | Assists new players, answers questions |
| Moderator | Enforces rules, handles reports |
| Admin | Manages the server, plugins, and major decisions |
| Owner | Runs and owns the server |
How to identify staff: Staff members will have a rank prefix shown in chat before their username.
Town Ranks
Within towns, the mayor can assign town-specific ranks using Towny. These are separate from server ranks and only affect what players can do inside that town.
See the Towns & Nations guide for more details.
Reporting Issues
If you believe a player has broken a rule or you've encountered a bug:
- Use
/msg <staffname>to privately contact online staff - Report in the appropriate channel on the server's Discord
Tips
- You do not need a special rank to create a town, join a nation, or participate in the economy - all of that is available to every player
- Respect staff decisions - if you disagree, bring it up calmly in private