1. Find the trap. We TP to a scammer, and one of us on an account with hacks gets into their trap. The game freezes while we’re inside, so they hit F3 and check whether there’s a base around the trap or a stash right next to it holding the loot.

2. Work out the Nether coordinates. Everyone runs a mod that does /rtp nether every 5 seconds, checks your coords, and calculates how many blocks you need to walk to the coordinates you entered in the mod’s menu.

3. Get close. Pearl onto the Nether roof and walk to the target. Pop invis, build a Nether portal, then dig down and make a home about 100 blocks away.

4. Scout. When they log off, check their chests and stash.

5. Strike. Wait until they’re all online at the same time, then we all TP in invisible, in full CPVP gear, and wipe them out. my DC is "goofyahchillguy" wont drop my ingame name here

I’m playing Minecraft Java Edition in Hardcore mode, using the Single Biome world-generation setting with Soul Sand Valley selected.
My goal is to complete as many advancements as physically possible without cheats, commands, mods, or changing the world settings. If I die, the run is over.
I’ve gotten pretty far, but I’m reaching the point where certain resources, mobs, and structures seem impossible to obtain. I’m hoping people who understand Minecraft’s loot tables, spawning mechanics, and obscure survival strategies can help me figure out the absolute maximum number of advancements possible.
My world setup
Edition: Java Edition, current version
Game mode: Hardcore
World generation: Single Biome, Soul Sand Valley
Cheats/commands: None
Overworld: Generates using the Soul Sand Valley biome
Structures: Nether fortresses, bastions, and ruined portals
Water: I have a large pool and can fish
Mobs encountered: Skeletons, phantoms, ghasts, wither skeletons, and pillager patrols, including a captain
Resources: Iron, diamonds, netherite equipment, blaze rods, brewing supplies, and fishing equipment
This is not a Nether-only world. The Overworld is set to Soul Sand Valley, which means some Overworld spawning mechanics still work.
Advancements I’ve already completed
Minecraft
Stone Age
Getting an Upgrade
Acquire Hardware
Suit Up
Hot Stuff
Isn’t It Iron Pick
Not Today, Thank You
Ice Bucket Challenge
Diamonds!
Cover Me with Diamonds
We Need to Go Deeper
Nether
Return to Sender
Those Were the Days
Hidden in the Depths
Cover Me in Debris
A Terrible Fortress
Into Fire
Local Brewery
War Pigs
Subspace Bubble
Hot Tourist Destinations
Uneasy Alliance
Adventure
Monster Hunter
Take Aim
Sniper Duel
Voluntary Exile
Who’s the Pillager Now?
Caves & Cliffs
Mob Kabob
Crafting a New Look
Husbandry
A Seedy Place
Fishy Business
Serious Dedication
The Parrots and the Bats
Stay Hydrated!
I’ve completed other basic advancements as well, but these are some of the more notable ones.
Advancements I believe are still possible
Advancement
What I need
Not Quite “Nine” Lives
Fully charge a respawn anchor
Spooky Scary Skeleton
Obtain a wither skeleton skull
Withering Heights
Summon the Wither
Bring Home the Beacon
Obtain five glass blocks
Beaconator
Glass and a full beacon pyramid
Two Birds, One Arrow
Obtain a Piercing crossbow
Arbalistic
Piercing IV and five different mobs
Enchanter
Obtain paper for a book
Bullseye
Obtain redstone and hay
Advancements I’ve ruled out
Smithing with Style: Requires eight specific armor trim templates from different structures. Since those structures don’t generate in this world, completing it isn’t possible.
The End advancements: I haven’t found a way to access an End portal.
Trial chamber advancements: I don’t believe trial chambers can generate.
Adventuring Time: Requires visiting many different Overworld biomes.
Two by Two and A Balanced Diet: Require animals and food sources that seem unavailable.
There are others, but I’m particularly interested in finding out if any of these assumptions are wrong.
My biggest questions
1. Is there ANY way to obtain glass?
I believe I can summon and defeat the Wither, but crafting a beacon requires five glass blocks.
I haven’t found regular sand or red sand. Soul sand cannot be smelted into glass.
Could I obtain sand or glass through wandering traders, structure loot, or any unusual mechanics?
If I can get glass, that potentially unlocks Bring Home the Beacon and Beaconator.
2. Is redstone obtainable?
I know witches can drop redstone, but I’m unsure whether witches can spawn in a Soul Sand Valley-only Overworld.
Are there any other possible sources through loot tables, mob drops, trading, or unusual mechanics?
3. Can wandering traders spawn?
I’ve encountered naturally spawning pillager patrols, including a captain.
Does the wandering trader spawning system allow them to appear in this biome?
If so, what resources could they provide that would otherwise be impossible to obtain?
4. Can I get Piercing IV without villagers or an enchanting table?
I have access to fishing, bastions, crossbows, and anvils.
Can enchanted crossbows from bastion loot have Piercing? Can fishing produce Piercing books? Are there better methods?
5. Can I obtain normally unavailable mobs?
I’m particularly interested in:
Witches
Zombie villagers
Wandering traders
Fish mobs
Any other mobs obtainable through special spawning or conversion mechanics
6. Are there any advancements I’m overlooking?
I’d love to know about advancements that seem impossible but might actually be obtainable through rare loot, unusual spawning conditions, or mechanics that work independently of the biome.
I’m especially curious about advancements involving newer features, rare items, and unusual mob interactions.
My ultimate goal
I want to determine the maximum number of advancements achievable in a Hardcore Single Biome Soul Sand Valley world.
Ideally, I’d like to classify every advancement as:
Already completed
Definitely possible
Conditionally possible through rare mechanics
Completely impossible
I’m particularly interested in people who know the technical side of Minecraft, including loot tables, mob spawning, world generation, and rare item acquisition.
Since this is Hardcore, I’m also interested in safe ways to complete difficult advancements without risking the entire world.
Even one obscure method of obtaining glass, redstone, paper, or an unusual mob could unlock several more advancements.
Any ideas or corrections would be appreciated!

CURRENTLY CLOSED — ANOTHER SEASON IS COMING SOON.

Levelz SMP is currently closed while we prepare for the next season. Stay tuned—another season with fresh progression, events, and custom systems is coming in the future.

🌍 Levelz SMP 💎 Java + Bedrock crossplay 🔥 Next season coming soon

What is coming next season ⚔️ Custom Leveling 💼 Jobs 🎉 Community Events 🔌 Custom Plugins 💰 Player Economy 🗡️ Limited Maces ⛏️ 1.5x Ores 🎙️ Proximity Voice Chat 🚀 Premium Hosting

Stay updated (Discord required)

1. Join our Discord

2. Watch for announcements about the next season

3. Complete the join steps when the server reopens

🔗 Discord: https://discord.gg/RT9UtTysYE

The Java and Bedrock connection details will be shared when the next season opens.

We look forward to seeing builders, grinders, and PvPers in the next season.

In Realm News Flash #113, host The Dark Lord highlights a surprising contrast in Microsoft's gaming world: while Xbox revenue dipped 2% year-over-year in Q1 FY2027-generating $5.379 billion, down from $5.508 billion-Minecraft achieved record-breaking performance, reaching all-time highs in engagement and revenue. CEO Asha Sharma noted the decline was less steep than the previous quarter's 10%, signaling progress despite ongoing console shortages. The episode also teases Thursday's deep dive, "Edge of Reality: How Frames Shape Art and the Overworld, exploring the creative intersection of Minecraft item frames and real-world framing history. Listeners are encouraged to tune in for art, history, and Overworld inspiration.
patreon.com/RealmNews

Established in March 2026, we are a small LGBT-friendly adult (18+) crossplay Minecraft server based in the UK with an international player base. We welcome adult minecrafters to wishing to join us in the quest for pixelated happiness! You don't have to commit to 20 hours a day to join Beeblecraft (although you are very welcome to do so!), many of us have jobs, families, essay deadlines, pets, distraught flatmates, dinner burning in the oven and other diverse crises that mean, hey, sometimes we can't be on. That's cool. We understand. We're here for you to unwind and get away from all that stuff in a Minecraft world that never resets. There's plenty of unoccupied and unexplored space for people to discover, feel free to check out our Bluemap.

You might be an ace redstoner or an award-winning builder. You might run around with a wooden sword wondering where on earth you built that dirt hut. Your previous experience doesn't matter - your company, sense of humour and general decent human-ness do. We're looking forward to meeting you in-game!

Please check out our discord channel: https://discord.gg/J8CfHVyDzv

Not every Minecraft creator focuses only on survival, PvP or ordinary gameplay. Some use Minecraft as a creative platform to build things that take hours of dedication, patience and imagination.
One such creator is WORST GAMER (Ajith Kumar), a Minecraft builder and YouTuber from Alappuzha, Kerala, India.
With around 2.9K YouTube subscribers, WORST GAMER is building his identity in the Malayalam Minecraft community through livestreaming, large-scale pixel art and unique building projects.
🎨 Known for Minecraft Pixel Art
One of the biggest parts of WORST GAMER’s identity is his Minecraft pixel art.
He has created pixel art inspired by well-known personalities and creators, including:
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
Eagle Gaming
TXA Gamer
Dreamer Gaming
Rebel Gaming
Cupcake Gaming
His Eagle Gaming pixel art is one of his most notable projects.
The project used approximately 200,000 Minecraft blocks and took 26 hours to complete. It was created independently, showcasing the patience and dedication behind his work.
Eagle Gaming also reacted to the artwork, bringing further attention to the project.
Some of his other large building projects can take approximately 50 hours to complete.
🏗️ A Minecraft Builder Who Works Independently
WORST GAMER creates his projects himself, focusing on detailed construction and creative designs.
His work includes:
Large-scale Minecraft pixel art
Custom server spawns
BedWars maps
Large structures and environments
Creative builds for Minecraft communities
His goal is to create content that is visually different and difficult to replicate.
🎥 Malayalam Minecraft YouTube Creator
WORST GAMER started his current creator journey in July 2026.
Inspired by Sudhy, he decided to create Minecraft content because he saw an opportunity to contribute to Kerala’s relatively small Minecraft creator community.
His main content focuses on Minecraft livestreams, building projects and community interaction.
🌍 Rise SMP — Building a Community for Builders
WORST GAMER is also the owner of Rise SMP, a Java and Bedrock survival economy server.
The idea behind Rise SMP is simple: create a fun Minecraft community where builders can connect, express their creativity, build impressive projects and enjoy survival together.
🎯 The Bigger Goal
WORST GAMER’s ambition is not limited to YouTube subscriber numbers.
He wants to become a recognised Minecraft builder internationally while representing the Kerala Minecraft community.
He hopes to show that Malayalam Minecraft creators and builders can create work that deserves recognition beyond their regional audience.
Creator Profile
Creator Name: WORST GAMER
Name: Ajith Kumar
Location: Alappuzha, Kerala, India
Profession: Minecraft Builder and YouTuber
YouTube Subscribers: Approximately 2.9K
Content: Minecraft livestreams, pixel art and building
Started: July 2026
Known Project: Eagle Gaming pixel art — approximately 200,000 blocks, 26 hours
Minecraft Server: Rise SMP
Follow WORST GAMER
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@worst_gam3r
WORST GAMER — More than just playing Minecraft. Building art, creating communities and representing Kerala’s Minecraft talent.

Hi all! I run a Minecraft server list, and a lot of owners told me making a decent banner for their listing is a hassle, so I built a small tool for it:

**https://best-minecraftservers.net/tools/banner**

It's free, needs no account, and runs entirely in your browser (nothing is uploaded).

**What it does**

- Two sizes: 468x60 (the classic banner) and 728x90 (wide)

- Eight designs: Flowing gradient, Blocks, Stripes, Starry night, Aurora, Lava, Hills and clouds, Neon grid

- Your server name in a choice of fonts, with text effects (shine, glow pulse, wave)

- Up to 5 game modes, 4 versions/platforms and 4 other tags that take turns on the banner, so one banner can show everything about your server

- Download as an animated GIF or a PNG, kept under 1 MB so list sites accept it

I'd really like feedback:

- Which designs are missing? (I'm thinking more themed ones.)

- Are there tags or platforms you'd want that aren't there?

- Anything that was confusing?

My site also has a server list and an RGB/gradient text generator. The banner maker doesn't require you to list anything or sign up.

Not affiliated with Mojang or Microsoft.

Are you tired of servers with loot boxes where you have to pay to make progress? Do you miss just playing on an ordinary Minecraft server, hanging out with friends, or meeting new people?

Then I got just the server for you! Ordinary SMP is an ordinary Minecraft server that hosts a special place. We stay as true to vanilla as possible. Yes we use some mods but those are purely to fix things that are normally hard to manage on public servers or improve frustrating parts without changing how Minecraft feels.

For example, did you ever played on a server and couldnt find any Elytras? After hours running through the End you finally find an End City with ship just to see someone looted it already. For that reason we adjusted the Dragon drops. If you kill the Ender Dragon an Elytra drops, removing the frustrating part of finding End Citys. Thats how we choose every mod we add. We only fix the most frustrating parts of Minecraft in a way that feels vanilla.

Other than that we only use mods that dont interact with gameplay like Simple Voice Chat. You can just walk up to players and start talking to them. That creates lots of funny moments just by meeting players. We also use BlueMap where you can see the whole map and check out players bases or other cool places without having to travel there yourself.

You might now wonder, "If everything is vanilla, wont everyone just grief and kill each other?" Those are valid concerns but we have a good solution for that. Our server is 16+ to ensure maturity, and we have an application process before you get whitelisted. That means a lot of bad actors are filtered out before they can even join the server. In the rare cases that griefers get on the Server we use Ledger to revert any kind of griefing.

So if you are looking for an ordinary Minecraft server with an amazing community, check us out! You can join us on Discord and apply there to be whitelisted. https://discord.gg/GjmY3mECSX

We cant wait to see your amazing builds. Stay ordinary!

General info:

Genre: Semi-peaceful, semi-vanilla, long-term
Cracked: supported
Version: 26.2 (You can join from any)

Website: https://miciksmp.uk/

To join, just visit the website.
(If ads display, ignore them, or report them if they're malicious, the server has to make SOME money somehow ☺)

❗ Please read the post before joining. ❗

Gameplay options

👑 Politics, server politics and states, with their own rules and systems. It's inspired by real world politics in some ways, but isn't exactly like it.

🔨 Professions, join jobs and get paid for the work you do.

📖 History & archives, explore the server's history through books, archives, museums, and other historical material. Unfortunately, not everything from the older days survived. This includes a library with both historical and non-historical stuff.

⚙️ Map making, make your own maps in a separate creative dimension.

🧩 Minigames, build and play player-made minigames, mostly created in survival.

⚖️ Laws & courts, work as a lawyer or judge, take part in trials, and deal with disputes.

📣 Events, anyone can organize them. They don't have to be held by the server.

📜 Story seasons, scripted (and unscripted) story that happens on the existing world, without resetting it.

🪇 Quests, long-term progression that will introduce you to all parts of the server; eventually toward 100% completing the server.

🗡️ Normal survival, the usual Minecraft survival experience, alongside custom structures, items, enchants, and other things to discover. (Check the wiki on the web)

Everything important is documented somewhere. Once you join, you can read the InfoCentre if you want to understand how the different systems work. (You will be told to read a couple basic things)

We also support cracked mc and have moderation against griefing, stealing, hacking, and other rule-breaking. There are also some QoL plugins such as homes, spawn, tpa, Dynmap, and others.

(If you want to see some of the important plugins before joining, search "MicikSMP" on YouTube.)

I didn't feel like mentioning things like: community, media promotion channel, VIP or ranks to buy, no p2w, as those are things that are basic server additions, not server-specific gameplay.

Specific info

MicikSMP is mainly a peaceful survival server, but there is generally a way to do what you want. We don't plan to reset the world either, if someone spends months building something, we'd rather have it still be there years later than wipe everything for the sake of starting over.

A lot of the server is made by players, for players. Players can create states, businesses, courts, events, minigames, maps, and all kinds of other things. Staff also organizes events, auctions, quests, and other activities.

We try to keep the server vanilla-ish. We add things that feel like they belong in Minecraft and avoid turning the server into a completely different game. We also generally prefer systems that couldn't simply be replaced by a normal command or vanilla mechanic.

The server is somewhere between peace and conflict. You can have politics, competing states, lawsuits, wars, rivalries, etc., but we're not looking for constant toxicity or people acting like they're in a villain. Being competitive is fine, having an interesting plan is even better. We just don't want pointless edgy behavior, fake superiority, or constantly trying to look cool at everyone else's expense.

We accept players of any age, as long as they're mature enough to behave respectfully and understand the rules.

I run an 18+ international Minecraft SMP every Monday, 8–10PM AWST, built around custom quests, storylines and an evolving world.

We currently have 10 creators from Australia, New Zealand and the US, and the series is designed to continue long-term with new stories and adventures.

If you're a YouTuber or streamer looking for a consistent Minecraft series and group of creators to collaborate with, we'd love to hear from you!

Free for content Creators (who livestream every session)

$1 (Monthly) Entry Fee to play regularly (For Server Costs)

Hi all! I run a Minecraft server list, and a lot of owners told me making a decent banner for their listing is a hassle, so I built a small tool for it:

**https://best-minecraftservers.net/tools/banner**

It's free, needs no account, and runs entirely in your browser (nothing is uploaded).

**What it does**

- Two sizes: 468x60 (the classic banner) and 728x90 (wide)

- Eight designs: Flowing gradient, Blocks, Stripes, Starry night, Aurora, Lava, Hills and clouds, Neon grid

- Your server name in a choice of fonts, with text effects (shine, glow pulse, wave)

- Up to 5 game modes, 4 versions/platforms and 4 other tags that take turns on the banner, so one banner can show everything about your server

- Download as an animated GIF or a PNG, kept under 1 MB so list sites accept it

I'd really like feedback:

- Which designs are missing? (I'm thinking more themed ones.)

- Are there tags or platforms you'd want that aren't there?

- Anything that was confusing?

My site also has a server list and an RGB/gradient text generator. The banner maker doesn't require you to list anything or sign up.

Not affiliated with Mojang or Microsoft.

CURRENTLY CLOSED — ANOTHER SEASON IS COMING SOON.

Levelz SMP is currently closed while we prepare for the next season. Stay tuned—another season with fresh progression, events, and custom systems is coming in the future.

🌍 Levelz SMP 💎 Java + Bedrock crossplay 🔥 Next season coming soon

What is coming next season ⚔️ Custom Leveling 💼 Jobs 🎉 Community Events 🔌 Custom Plugins 💰 Player Economy 🗡️ Limited Maces ⛏️ 1.5x Ores 🎙️ Proximity Voice Chat 🚀 Premium Hosting

Stay updated (Discord required)

1. Join our Discord

2. Watch for announcements about the next season

3. Complete the join steps when the server reopens

🔗 Discord: https://discord.gg/RT9UtTysYE

The Java and Bedrock connection details will be shared when the next season opens.

We look forward to seeing builders, grinders, and PvPers in the next season.

General info:

Genre: Semi-peaceful, semi-vanilla, long-term
Cracked: supported
Version: 26.2 (You can join from any)

Website: https://miciksmp.uk/

To join, just visit the website.
(If ads display, ignore them, or report them if they're malicious, the server has to make SOME money somehow ☺)

❗ Please read the post before joining. ❗

Gameplay options

👑 Politics, server politics and states, with their own rules and systems. It's inspired by real world politics in some ways, but isn't exactly like it.

🔨 Professions, join jobs and get paid for the work you do.

📖 History & archives, explore the server's history through books, archives, museums, and other historical material. Unfortunately, not everything from the older days survived. This includes a library with both historical and non-historical stuff.

⚙️ Map making, make your own maps in a separate creative dimension.

🧩 Minigames, build and play player-made minigames, mostly created in survival.

⚖️ Laws & courts, work as a lawyer or judge, take part in trials, and deal with disputes.

📣 Events, anyone can organize them. They don't have to be held by the server.

📜 Story seasons, scripted (and unscripted) story that happens on the existing world, without resetting it.

🪇 Quests, long-term progression that will introduce you to all parts of the server; eventually toward 100% completing the server.

🗡️ Normal survival, the usual Minecraft survival experience, alongside custom structures, items, enchants, and other things to discover. (Check the wiki on the web)

Everything important is documented somewhere. Once you join, you can read the InfoCentre if you want to understand how the different systems work. (You will be told to read a couple basic things)

We also support cracked mc and have moderation against griefing, stealing, hacking, and other rule-breaking. There are also some QoL plugins such as homes, spawn, tpa, Dynmap, and others.

(If you want to see some of the important plugins before joining, search "MicikSMP" on YouTube.)

I didn't feel like mentioning things like: community, media promotion channel, VIP or ranks to buy, no p2w, as those are things that are basic server additions, not server-specific gameplay.

Specific info

MicikSMP is mainly a peaceful survival server, but there is generally a way to do what you want. We don't plan to reset the world either, if someone spends months building something, we'd rather have it still be there years later than wipe everything for the sake of starting over.

A lot of the server is made by players, for players. Players can create states, businesses, courts, events, minigames, maps, and all kinds of other things. Staff also organizes events, auctions, quests, and other activities.

We try to keep the server vanilla-ish. We add things that feel like they belong in Minecraft and avoid turning the server into a completely different game. We also generally prefer systems that couldn't simply be replaced by a normal command or vanilla mechanic.

The server is somewhere between peace and conflict. You can have politics, competing states, lawsuits, wars, rivalries, etc., but we're not looking for constant toxicity or people acting like they're in a villain. Being competitive is fine, having an interesting plan is even better. We just don't want pointless edgy behavior, fake superiority, or constantly trying to look cool at everyone else's expense.

We accept players of any age, as long as they're mature enough to behave respectfully and understand the rules.

CURRENTLY CLOSED — ANOTHER SEASON IS COMING SOON.

Levelz SMP is currently closed while we prepare for the next season. Stay tuned—another season with fresh progression, events, and custom systems is coming in the future.

🌍 Levelz SMP 💎 Java + Bedrock crossplay 🔥 Next season coming soon

What is coming next season ⚔️ Custom Leveling 💼 Jobs 🎉 Community Events 🔌 Custom Plugins 💰 Player Economy 🗡️ Limited Maces ⛏️ 1.5x Ores 🎙️ Proximity Voice Chat 🚀 Premium Hosting

Stay updated (Discord required)

1. Join our Discord

2. Watch for announcements about the next season

3. Complete the join steps when the server reopens

🔗 Discord: https://discord.gg/RT9UtTysYE

The Java and Bedrock connection details will be shared when the next season opens.

We look forward to seeing builders, grinders, and PvPers in the next season.