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← Older revision		Revision as of 01:45, 29 June 2026
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	==== Server Shop ====		==== Server Shop ====
	The server shop menu can be accessed anywhere with '''/shop'''. This shop has infinite stock, and you can only buy items.		The server shop menu can be accessed anywhere with '''/shop'''. This shop has infinite stock, and you can only buy items.
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−	~~=== Drink Brewing ===~~
−	~~Special drinks with unique effects can be brewed by police in buildings rented at Spawn. They can be bought and sold at the drink store in Spawn.~~
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−	~~See [[Alcohol]] for more info.~~

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 ** You can sell chems by going to '''/spawn''' and following the redstone trail.
 ** Watch out for police in blue leather armour, who can confiscate your chems if they catch you.
-** Once your reach the Intern rank, you can sell chems for others with '''/runner'''. [[running | More info here]].
+** Once you reach the Intern rank, you can sell chems for others with '''/runner'''. [[running | More info here]].
 * Craft chem compounds, which sell for more than base chems. Check your crafting book or '''/recipes''' for compound recipes, and see '''/chems''' for prices.
 * Spend your money to rank-up and earn rewards with '''/rankup'''.
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 === Chems ===
 ==== Growing Chems ====
-"Chems" are just regular Minecraft crops that you can grow and harvest just like in vanilla Minecraft. This includes wheat, carrots, pumpkins, globerries, chorus fruit, etc.
+"Chems" are just regular Minecraft crops that you can grow and harvest just like in vanilla Minecraft. This includes wheat, beetroot, carrots, potatoes, sweet berries, melons, pumpkins, sugar cane, cactus, chorus flower, nether wart, glow berries, and cocoa beans.
 To start producing chems, just farm and harvest crops. You can get a set of the seeds for each chem with '''/kit seeds'''.
-Where you build your farm matters, as crop growth speeds are different in each world, with the Underworld world providing increased growing speeds with company upgrades.
+Where you build your farm matters, as crop growth speeds are different in each world, with the Underworld providing increased growing speeds with company upgrades.
 <blockquote>''Tip: We recommend you start off in the Overworld growing either wheat, carrots, potatoes, or beetroot, as these sell for a good price and don't require an expensive auto-farm setup.''</blockquote>
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 But watch out - police patrol spawn and will try to frisk you and take your chems. Police wear distinctive dark blue armour, and you should avoid them if you have chems in your inventory. If a cop right-clicks you and you have more than 15 chems in your inventory, all of your chems will be taken and you will go to jail for up to a few minutes.
-<blockquote>''Tip: As a new player, you have of protection from police. Use this time to scout selling routes before you start selling lots of chems!''</blockquote>
+<blockquote>''Tip: As a new player, you have a period of protection from police. Use this time to scout selling routes before you start selling lots of chems!''</blockquote>
 ==== Running ====
-If you don't have any chems to sell, but still want to make some money by selling chems, you can run chems for other players. Once your reach the Intern rank, you can go on Runner Duty with '''/runner duty''', and take jobs for a cut of the total sell price. You should be familiar with the selling routes before running, since you have a runner reputation, and failing jobs (getting arrested or losing the chems) will lower your reputation.
+If you don't have any chems to sell, but still want to make some money by selling chems, you can run chems for other players. Once you reach the Intern rank, you can go on Runner Duty with '''/runner duty''', and take jobs for a cut of the total sell price. You should be familiar with the selling routes before running, since you have a runner reputation, and failing jobs (getting arrested or losing the chems) will lower your reputation.
 See [[running]] for more detail on running.
 ==== Raw Chems ====
-"Raw chems" are any regular crop in vanilla minecraft that can be sold as a chem. This includes items like wheat, sugar, netherwart, etc. Selling these items is a good way to get your chem empire started.
+"Raw chems" are any regular crop in vanilla Minecraft that can be sold as a chem. This includes items like wheat, sugar, netherwart, etc. Selling these items is a good way to get your chem empire started.
-<blockquote>''Tip: Chem compounds are made with base chems, so even if you have no chems to craft yet, it can be beneficial to look at the combinations ('''/recipes''') and make your first farm based on which combination(s) you plan to craft!''</blockquote>
+<blockquote>''Tip: Chem compounds are made with different combinations of raw chems, so even if you have no chems to craft yet, it can be beneficial to look at the combinations ('''/recipes''') and make your first farm based on which chem compound(s) you plan to craft!''</blockquote>
 Each base chem has a chem name. For example, wheat is "Wheatium", pumpkins are "Pumpkonium". It's a good idea to familiarize yourself with the chem names. You can easily view all of the chem names at any time in-game with '''/chemnames'''.
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 ==== Chem Compounds ====
-[[File:chemlab.png|thumb|250px|Create custom chem combination in The Chem Lab ('''/chemlab''').]]
+[[File:chemlab.png|thumb|250px|Create custom chem combinations in The Chem Lab ('''/chemlab''').]]
 Selling raw chems will only get you so far. For an even greater profit, you'll have to start selling chem compounds. These are combinations of raw chems, and sometimes other ingredients, which will always sell faster and for more than the sum of their components.
-Chem compounds are can be crafted in your crafting grid or a crafting table. Check your recipe book for the recipes, or use '''/recipes'''. Compounds can also be crafted quicker in the '''/chemlab''' menu once you reach Bioengineer rank.
+Chem compounds can be crafted in your crafting grid or a crafting table. Check your recipe book for the recipes, or use '''/recipes'''. Compounds can also be crafted quicker in the '''/chemlab''' menu once you reach Bioengineer rank.
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 The Lab is unlocked at Bioengineer rank, and can be opened with the '''/lab''' command. Here, you can instant-craft chem compounds by simply clicking on the compound in The Lab screen while you have the ingredients in your inventory.
-In order to craft a compound in The Lab, you must unlock the Lab formula for that compound. You will start earning Lab formulas unlocks at Bioengineer rank, and occassionally earn more as you rank up. These unlocks can be used in '''/lab''' to unlock formulas.
+In order to craft a compound in The Lab, you must unlock the Lab formula for that compound. You will start earning Lab formula unlocks at Bioengineer rank, and occasionally earn more as you rank up. These unlocks can be used in '''/lab''' to unlock formulas.
 === Police ===
 [[File:Policearmour.png|thumb|125px|The police uniform is a distinct dark blue colour.]]
-Police are a core mechanic of MCLabs. They roam the spawn world, searching for players who have chems. They can frisk players, which checks the player for chems. If they have chems, the police officer gets the chems and the player goes to jail. You can Identify police by their dark blue armor. The lighter an officer's hat, the higher their rank. They may also be in SWAT mode, which has them wearing a black leather hat and their armor being enchanted for PVP. Any player is able to enroll into the police force once they reach the Dealer rank with '''/police enroll'''.
+Police are a core mechanic of MCLabs. They roam the spawn world, searching for players who have chems. They can frisk players, which checks the player for chems. If they have chems, the police officer gets the chems and the player goes to jail. You can identify police by their dark blue armour. The lighter an officer's hat, the higher their rank. They may also be in SWAT mode, which has them wearing a black leather hat and their armour being enchanted for PvP. Any player is able to enroll into the police force once they reach the Dealer rank with '''/police enroll'''.
 See [[Police]] for more info.
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 There are some limitations: Chunk hoppers cannot be used here. Automatic farms are not permitted in Overworld. For more information on this, you can visit the [[Overworld]] page.
-You can get to the Overworld with '''/Overworld''' or '''/ow'''.
+You can get to the Overworld with '''/overworld''' or '''/ow'''.
 ==== Underworld ====
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 Make your own Company in the Underworld. See more about Companies on the [[Companies]] page.
-You can get to the Underworld with '''/Underworld''' or '''/uw'''.
+You can get to the Underworld with '''/underworld''' or '''/uw'''.
 === Making Money ===
-Selling chems is the quickest way to make money on MCLabs, but there's many more ways. A few are outlined below, but you can find much more detail on the [[Economy|Economy Page]].
+Selling chems is the quickest way to make money on MCLabs, but there are many more ways. A few are outlined below, but you can find much more detail on the [[Economy|Economy Page]].
 ==== Voting ====
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 == Companies ==
-The Companies plugin allows you to create your own group of up to 15 players, and claim your land to utilize company upgrades. Company claims are great way to farm effectively with a large number of players. The land must be claimed to use chunk hoppers and chests. Griefing and raiding are not allowed here.
+The Companies plugin allows you to create your own group of up to 15 players, and claim your land to utilize company upgrades. Company claims are a great way to farm effectively with a large number of players. The land must be claimed to use chunk hoppers and chests. Griefing and raiding are not allowed here.
 === Company Commands ===
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 === Drink Brewing ===
-Special drinks with unique effects can be brewed by police in buildings rented at Spawn. It can be bought and sold at the drink store in Spawn.
+Special drinks with unique effects can be brewed by police in buildings rented at Spawn. They can be bought and sold at the drink store in Spawn.
 See [[Alcohol]] for more info.

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 You can buy from and sell items to other players at the Player Shops in Spawn. You can get here with '''/shops'''. Player shops are stocked and maintained by the players, so the items available and their stock is not always consistent.
-If there is a shop available, you can rent it for $5000 per day, and create shops to sell and buy items.
+If there is a shop available, you can rent it for $5,000 per day, and create shops to sell and buy items.
 When using a player's shop in the player shops, left-click the shop block to open up a GUI that allows you to buy or sell the given item, if available.

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 Make your own Company in the Underworld. See more about Companies on the [[Companies]] page.
-You can get to the Underworld with '''/underworld''' or '''/uw'''.
+You can get to the Underworld with '''/Underworld''' or '''/uw'''.
 === Making Money ===
-Selling chems is the quickest way to make money on MCLabs, but there's many more ways. A few are outlined below, but you can find much more detail on the [[Economy|Economy Page]]
+Selling chems is the quickest way to make money on MCLabs, but there's many more ways. A few are outlined below, but you can find much more detail on the [[Economy|Economy Page]].
 ==== Voting ====
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 * Create a company: '''/c create <company name>'''.
 * Invite someone to your company: '''/c invite <player>'''
-* Join a company: '''/c join <faction name>'''
+* Join a company: '''/c join <company name>'''
 * Claim land (by the chunk in a radius): '''/c claim <1-5>'''
 * Set your company home: '''/c sethome'''
 * Teleport to your company home: '''/c home'''
-* Check total company power: '''/c who <company name>'''
+* Check total company power: '''/c view <company name>'''
 * Check personal power: '''/c power'''
 * View the company's upkeep breakdown: '''/c upkeep'''
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 === Company Power ===
-The amount of land your company can claim is limited by the power of your company. Each player has their own amount of power, and the companies power is the total power of every player in the company. The number of chunks you can claim is limited by your companies power.
+The amount of land your company can claim is limited by the power of your company. Each player has their own amount of power, and the company's power is the total power of every player in the company. The number of chunks you can claim is limited by your company's power.
 You can gain more personal company power by ranking up.
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 === mcMMO ===
-mcMMO adds skills and abilities that enchance vanilla Minecraft mechanics. Each skill has a level that you can increase by doing the corresponding activity. These activities include mining, excavation, swords, etc.
+mcMMO adds skills and abilities that enhance vanilla Minecraft mechanics. Each skill has a level that you can increase by doing the corresponding activity. These activities include mining, excavation, swords, etc.
 Your mcMMO levels will increase as you play - there's no need to use any commands.
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 If there is a shop available, you can rent it for $5000 per day, and create shops to sell and buy items.
-When using a player's shop in the player shops, right-click the sign to buy the item, and left-click to sell, if available.
+When using a player's shop in the player shops, left-click the shop block to open up a GUI that allows you to buy or sell the given item, if available.
 ==== Server Shop ====

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 * Create a Company to protect your land in the [[Underworld]] with '''/c'''. Earn company power by ranking up. Griefing and stealing are not allowed.
 * Buy items from other players at '''/warp shops''', or from anywhere with '''/shop'''.
-* Get free access to the Communal Farm for 48 hours to farm sugarcane at '''/warp cfarm'''.
+* Get free access to the Communal Farm for 48 hours to farm sugarcane at '''/warp cfarm'''. ''Note: Once you've ranked up past Trainee rank, you cannot enter the communal farm.''
 * Read the [[Tips and Tricks]] article for more useful information.

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−	MCLabs is the longest-running Minecraft farming server. The server was formerly known as ~~MCLabs~~, but went through a required transition from the drugs theme to the chems theme. The entire server economy is based on selling chems. Chems can be acquired by either growing them (most Minecraft plants and crops that can be grown can be sold as chems), or by becoming a police officer and selling confiscated chems. This article will aim to give a quick overview of the main features of the server, and provide enough information to help you get started.	+	MCLabs is the longest-running Minecraft farming server. The server was formerly known as MCDrugs, but went through a required transition from the drugs theme to the chems theme. The entire server economy is based on selling chems. Chems can be acquired by either growing them (most Minecraft plants and crops that can be grown can be sold as chems), or by becoming a police officer and selling confiscated chems. This article will aim to give a quick overview of the main features of the server, and provide enough information to help you get started.

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 * Spend your money to rank-up and earn rewards with '''/rankup'''.
 * Once you reach the Trainee rank, you can become a police officer and catch players selling chems with '''/police enroll'''.
-* Chems grow faster in the [[Underworld]] with company upgrades, which you can get to with ''/underworld'''.
+* Chems grow faster in the [[Underworld]] with company upgrades, which you can get to with '''/underworld'''.
 * Travel to different worlds with the '''/nav''' command.
 * Along with selling chems, you can make money by voting ('''/vote'''), jobs ('''/jobs'''), fishing, parkour ('''/parkour'''), and more.