Chunkloader Guidelines

To ensure smooth server performance for all players on Slabserver, chunkloaders must follow the guidelines below.

Info

You must request approval from the staff team before using any chunkloaders. See Requestiing Permission below.

Guidelines

• Chunkloader use must be kept to a minimum. Chunkloader arrays are not permitted.
  • Permanently active chunkloaders are limited to (simulation distance + 1) ÷ 4, rounded down.
    • For example, with a simulation distance of 8, players may have up to 2 permanently active chunkloaders.
  • Temporary chunkloaders used for specific purposes, e.g. while a minigame is being played, may exceed this limit at staff discretion.
• Chunkloaders must be easily disabled, with clear instructions provided on how to disable them.
• Chunkloaders should automatically turn off when no longer needed.
  • For example, a public Iron or Shulker farm must disable both the farm and the chunkloader when storage is full.
• All loaded chunks must comply with existing server rules, such as our Anti-Lag Guidelines.

Note

Staff reserve the right to disable a chunkloader at any time if it affects server performance or TPS for other players.

Requesting Permission

• To request approval for a chunkloader, please message @Chester with the following information:

• The intended purpose of the chunkloader.

• The exact coordinates where the chunkloader can be disabled, along with instructions on how to do so.
• Any additional features, such as an auto-shutdown after a set time (e.g., "turns off after 5 minutes").
• Confirmation that you have read and understood the Guidelines above.
• (Optional) Any other relevant details, such as MSPT estimates.

If approved, the staff team will add the chunkloader to an internal spreadsheet, for our own documentation and reference.