Ranks
Platypus SMP uses SlimeRanks to manage and display player ranks. Your rank appears in the tab list, chat, and above your name in-game, making it easy to identify players and staff at a glance.
What Are Ranks?
Ranks are labels assigned to players that show up in multiple places:
- Chat - your rank prefix appears before your name in every message
- Tab list - ranks are shown next to your name when pressing Tab
- Above your head - your rank appears as a name tag above your character
Viewing Your Rank
You can see everyone's rank at a glance:
- Press Tab in-game to open the player list - all ranks are visible there
- Look above a player's head to see their rank tag
- Rank prefixes also appear in chat automatically
How Ranks Are Assigned
Ranks on Platypus SMP are assigned by staff based on your activity, time played, and contributions to the community. Ask staff in-game or on Discord about the rank progression system.
Staff Ranks
Staff members have special ranks that identify their role:
| Rank | Role |
|---|---|
| Helper | Assists new players, answers questions |
| Moderator | Enforces rules, handles player reports |
| Admin | Manages the server, plugins, and major decisions |
| Owner | Runs and owns the server |
Staff ranks are visually distinct in chat and the tab list so you can always identify who to contact for help.
Town Ranks
Town ranks (set by the mayor inside Towny) are separate from server-wide ranks. See the Towns & Nations guide for details on town-specific roles like Assistant and Builder.
Tips
- Your rank is a sign of your reputation and time on the server - play actively and contribute to the community
- You can always identify staff by their rank prefix in chat - don't hesitate to reach out for help
- Ranks are shown in the tab list even when you're far away from other players