Server Tutorial Plus: Interactive Tutorials for Minecraft Servers
First-time players often leave a server within minutes if the rules and mechanics are not clear. Server Tutorial Plus: Interactive Tutorials for Minecraft Servers solves this by letting you build step-by-step, in-game onboarding flows. Instead of answering the same questions in chat, you guide players through your world with structured, interactive checkpoints.
What This Add-On Does for Your Server
This is a lightweight plugin that runs directly in-game. It allows you to create an unlimited number of tutorial scenarios, each composed of sequential points or steps. The plugin does not run heavy background tasks, so it remains responsive even when many players are going through tutorials simultaneously. You can start a tutorial automatically on first join, by clicking a specific block, or by interacting with an NPC. This flexibility keeps the learning process natural and integrated with your gameplay.
Key Interactive Features
- Send custom chat messages, screen titles, or action bar text at each step.
- Play any game sound with adjustable volume and pitch.
- Freeze the player in place or toggle flight mode temporarily.
- Execute server commands, such as giving items or teleporting the player.
- Spawn fireworks to highlight a critical step visually.
Each tutorial also collects basic statistics, so you can see where players drop off and improve the experience accordingly.
Commands and Management
All configuration is done via commands, which makes setup quick and straightforward. Here is the core command set for administrators:
- /st create <id> — create a new tutorial.
- /st addpoint <id> — add a step to an existing scenario.
- /st edit <id> <point> set sound <sound> <pitch> <volume> — adjust sound for a step.
- /st setblock <id> — bind tutorial launch to a clickable block.
- /st npc add <id> — assign an NPC to start the tutorial on right-click.
- /st play <id> — force-start a tutorial for yourself or another player.
- /st info — list all tutorials and their status.
Editing a step uses the /st edit command with set, add, or remove arguments. For example, /st edit tutorial1 0 add message Welcome! adds a message to the first step. Changes apply immediately without a server restart, and you can save or reload with /st save and /st reload.
Integration and Placeholder Support
The plugin works out of the box with the {player_name} placeholder. If you have PlaceholderAPI installed, you can insert player nicknames, balances, levels, and other data from connected plugins into tutorial messages. This makes the experience personal, such as showing the exact amount of currency a new player will receive for completing a task.
Compatibility and Versions
Server Tutorial Plus: Interactive Tutorials for Minecraft Servers is designed for server-side use and supports common loaders for modern Minecraft versions. The plugin is lightweight and does not interfere with other server-side mods or plugins. It is suitable for vanilla-style servers as well as larger modded setups. Before you download Server Tutorial Plus: Interactive Tutorials for Minecraft Servers for Minecraft, verify that your server software matches the supported version range listed on the download page.
Practical Example: Onboarding for an Economy Server
Imagine you run a server with a custom currency and shop. With this add-on, you can build a chain like this:
- On first join, the player receives a welcome title and message.
- The next step freezes the player and explains how to earn the first coins.
- A later step teleports the player to the mine and plays a pickaxe sound.
- The final step shows the /shop command in the action bar and launches fireworks when the shop is opened.
Setting this up takes only a few minutes using in-game commands. If you need to change text or add a new step, you do not have to edit config files or restart the server.
Final Thoughts
Server Tutorial Plus: Interactive Tutorials for Minecraft Servers is a practical tool for reducing admin workload and helping new players settle in faster. Its command-driven design, low resource usage, and PlaceholderAPI support make it a solid choice for servers of any size. Knowing how to install it correctly and checking version compatibility will save you time. Download Server Tutorial Plus: Interactive Tutorials for Minecraft Servers and set up your first tutorial to see the difference in player retention.