What is the role of Mayor in Towny?

The Mayor is the leader of a city. He is responsible for the management of the territory, defines the internal rules, fixes taxes to finance the maintenance of the city and chooses which players can join or help the development of the community.

How does land protection work?

Towny uses a system of 'claims' by chunks. Once a zone is claimed by a city, it becomes protected against monster damage and the interference of other players, allowing for building in peace.

What is the difference between a City and a Nation?

A city is a local community managed by a Mayor. A Nation is a grouping of several cities under the authority of a King. Being part of a nation allows for extending one's influence, sharing resources and participating in large scale conflicts or alliances.

How can I join a city?

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

Is there an important economic aspect?

Absolutely. Each city must pay daily maintenance fees to the server bank. Mayors often levy taxes from citizens to finance territorial expansion and public infrastructures.

Is PvP authorised on Towny servers?

PvP is generally disabled or strictly regulated inside the protected cities. However, wars between nations or neutral zones can be activated to add a dimension of conquest and military strategy.