Supervised by a game educator
Pickleshire: a Minecraft world for free adventure
The Minecraft world of Pickleshire is open every Monday 16.00–18.00 UK time, with one of our game educators watching over the adventure. The server is international, so gamers meet players from many countries. Every club subscription includes a ticket, and a monthly ticket can also be bought on its own.
What is a free play Minecraft world?
In Pickleshire the games and adventures carry on after club, in a safe place. There are no club tasks led by a game educator. Instead there are changing challenges and events that gamers can join on their own or together with other players. A game educator, called a gedu, is always there to keep an eye on things and help players.
The world is international, so the game language is English. Along the way, gamers get to know players their own age from around the world.
Pickleshire is played in Minecraft's Survival mode, so players gather the blocks they need by exploring the world themselves. It is designed so that players of every skill level find something worth doing.
Server rules in Pickleshire
Follow the rules so everyone can have fun. In the game you'll find the same rules on Pickleton Square. A game educator can mute or remove a player who doesn't play by the rules. You can always ask a game educator for help.
1. Be kind to other players.
Adventures in Pickleshire are at their best when we treat each other kindly, in the game and in the chat.
2. No bullying or name calling.
Respect everyone who plays. If an argument starts, the game educator helps sort it out.
3. Don't break or steal other players' builds or items.
Respect what belongs to others. That's why nobody goes into someone else's home without permission.
4. No cheating or cheat mods, such as X-ray.
Cheating takes the fun out of the game for you and for everyone else. If you're not sure which mods are allowed, ask a game educator.
5. Please use English in the chat.
Gamers come from many countries, and English lets everyone understand each other.
6. Need help? Ask a gedu.
You can spot a game educator on the server by the pink word Gedu in front of their name.
What's on in Pickleshire now
Pickleshire is full of changing quests and events. In the game, the notice board on Pickleton Square shows everything that is on right now. Pickleton Square is at spawn, and you can get there with the command /spawn
Gloomthorpe is open until 20 December
Take the yellow hot air balloon from the square to Pickleshire's spookiest village. Karo the Wayfinder will help you on your way.
The PvP Arena is being built
Builder Jonas is still waiting for the plans. After that, we all get to work together. Stay tuned and keep your pickaxe sharp!
The December event
Stay tuned to find out what kind of event starts in December! If you look closely, you may find clues in Pickleton, the starting village.
How to join the server
Get a ticket
A club subscription includes a ticket to the server. If you don't have one, buy the €15 monthly ticket in the Sogverse shop.
Open Minecraft Java Edition
Choose Multiplayer, then Add Server, and type the server address en.mc.sog.gg.
Join the server
Find the portal marked Open Survival: Pickleshire and walk through it.
Open on Mondays
The server is open on Mondays from 16.00 to 18.00 UK time.
Useful commands on the server
Teleport back to spawn in Pickleton
You can teleport back to spawn from anywhere with one command.
/spawn
Make your character sit down
Press the sneak key to stand back up.
/sit
Send a private message
Check the player's name in the server's player list, then type in the chat:
/msg playername Write your message here
Talking to characters
Right-click a character to interact with them. Press the sneak key you have set in your game to keep the conversation going.
Questions about playing in Pickleshire
How do I get back to spawn?
Type the command below in the chat, and the game takes you back to spawn, the starting village of Pickleton.
/spawn
Why can't I mine or build at spawn?
Spawn, the starting village of Pickleton, is protected so that players can't change it. Walk out of the area, or let the Teleport-O-Matic send you to a random place, and then you can mine.
Does night fall in Pickleshire?
Yes, night falls in Pickleshire as usual, and with it come monsters that may try to hurt you. If you don't like the night, head back to your own base in good time when it starts getting dark.
Do I keep my inventory in Pickleshire?
You keep your inventory in Pickleshire's Overworld, but not in the Nether or the End.
What game mode and difficulty does Pickleshire use?
The server runs in Survival mode, so players find the game's resources themselves by exploring. The difficulty is Normal, so your character gets hungry and monsters appear at night.
What can the game educator see?
When needed, the game educator can see everything players do. For example, they can check who took items from a chest or who broke or placed a block. The game educator may look at this kind of information when they need to sort out a broken rule.
Where can I see what's on and which quests are open?
There is a notice board at spawn in Pickleton, the starting village, where you can check the quests and events that are running.
Who can I ask for help in the game?
A game educator, called a gedu, is always in the world. You can send the gedu a message in the chat. To send a private message, check the gedu's player name in the server's player list, then type:
/msg gedusPlayerName Write your message here
There are also Wayfinder characters at spawn who can show you the way. You can spot them by their yellow hoodies.
What should I do if someone is unkind to me?
Tell the game educator, the gedu, who is watching over the server. They will help you sort it out.
Where can I get food, blocks and tools?
Pickleshire is played in Survival mode, so you gather resources yourself by exploring. In Pickleton, the starting village, there are also characters who sell basic supplies. Right-click a character to see what they have for sale.
When is the Pickleshire Minecraft server open?
Right now the Pickleshire server is open on Mondays from 16.00 to 18.00 UK time.
How much does Open Survival Pickleshire cost?
With an active club or camp subscription, playing on the server costs nothing. Without a subscription, you can buy a monthly ticket for the server in the Sogverse shop. The monthly ticket costs €15.
Which version of Minecraft does my child need?
Open Survival Pickleshire runs on Minecraft Java Edition, so your gamer needs a computer that runs Minecraft Java and their own Minecraft account. Families buy Minecraft Java themselves.
Who keeps the Minecraft server safe?
A game educator, or gedu, is always there while the server is open. The gedu helps players and can, if needed, remove a player who doesn't play by the rules.
What ages is the Pickleshire server for?
The Pickleshire server is designed for ages 7–17, which means every School of Gaming club member. There is something worth doing for gamers of every age and skill level.
See you in Pickleshire on Monday
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