What is the Mayor's role in Towny?

The Mayor is the leader of a city. They are responsible for land management, defining internal rules, setting taxes to fund city upkeep, and choosing which players can join or help develop the community.

How does land protection work?

Towny uses a plot-based 'claims' system. Once an area is claimed by a city, it becomes protected against monster damage and interference from other players, allowing for peaceful building.

What is the difference between a Town and a Nation?

A town is a local community run by a Mayor. A Nation is a group of several towns under a King's authority. Being part of a nation allows for extending influence, sharing resources, and participating in large-scale conflicts or alliances.

How can I join a town?

Most towns actively recruit citizens. You can use the in-game chat to ask for an invite or use commands like '/t list' to see available cities and their descriptions.

Is there a major economic aspect?

Absolutely. Each town must pay daily upkeep fees to the server bank. Mayors often collect taxes from citizens to fund territorial expansion and public infrastructure.

Is PvP allowed on Towny servers?

PvP is generally disabled or strictly regulated inside protected towns. However, nation wars or neutral zones can be enabled to add a dimension of conquest and military strategy.