Minecraft monetization varies. Some servers sell cosmetics; others sell power. At TMS, our goal isn’t to judge, but to label servers accurately so players can make informed choices.
1. Our Definition of Pay-to-Win (P2W)
P2W means spending real money gives a meaningful gameplay advantage over non-paying players.
If paying raises your win chance or skips the grind in a way free players cannot reasonably match, it is P2W. This includes:
Combat Power: Damage, health, gear, or utility.
Progression Speed: XP boosts, skill boosts, or loot multipliers.
Economy: Money multipliers, exclusive income, or market access.
Territory: Stronger claims or raiding advantages.
Gated Content: Paid-only items, bosses, or areas.
2. The Safe Zone (Non-P2W)
These items generally do not trigger a P2W tag:
Cosmetics: Particles, pets, chat colors, and skins.
Convenience: Queue priority or Discord roles.
Visual Crates: Rewards are strictly cosmetic with no gameplay impact.
3. Common P2W Offenders
These features typically result in a P2W or P2W Elements tag:
Loot Crates: If they drop gear, money, spawners, or functional items.
Boosters: XP, mcMMO, or currency multipliers.
Power Commands:/fly in survival, /god, /feed, or /heal (especially in PvP).
Economy Advantages: Better shop prices, sell wands, or lower taxes.
4. The "Reasonable Parity" Rule
For grey areas, we use a simple test:
Can a non-paying player achieve the same benefit in a reasonable timeframe without the economy/PvP being distorted?
If yes, it may qualify as Non-P2W. If paying skips the server’s core progression loop, it remains P2W.
TMS Listing Tags
Non-P2W (Verified): No paid advantages. Cosmetics/support only.
P2W: Paid advantages clearly affect outcomes.
Unverified: Not yet reviewed or insufficient information.
Enforcement & Reviews
We treat this as an audit based on evidence, not rumors. We review store pages, perk lists, and in-game mechanics.
The 30/60/90 Day Review Cycle To ensure tags remain accurate as servers evolve:
30-Day Check: For newly verified servers to confirm no immediate changes.
60-Day Check: Triggered by risk signals (store revamps, resets, or spike in reports).
90-Day Check: Routine maintenance for all verified servers.
Reporting & Appeals
Players: Report incorrect tags with evidence (Store links, screenshots, or videos). Reports without proof cannot drive enforcement.
Owners: You may request a re-review at any time, especially after removing P2W elements.
Final Note: If your server is Non-P2W, we are happy to verify it—but the tag must remain consistent to hold value for the community.
Minecraft monetization varies. Some servers sell cosmetics; others sell power. At TMS, our goal isn’t to judge, but to label servers accurately so players can make informed choices.
1. Our Definition of Pay-to-Win (P2W)
P2W means spending real money gives a meaningful gameplay advantage over non-paying players.
If paying raises your win chance or skips the grind in a way free players cannot reasonably match, it is P2W. This includes:
Combat Power: Damage, health, gear, or utility.
Progression Speed: XP boosts, skill boosts, or loot multipliers.
Economy: Money multipliers, exclusive income, or market access.
Territory: Stronger claims or raiding advantages.
Gated Content: Paid-only items, bosses, or areas.
2. The Safe Zone (Non-P2W)
These items generally do not trigger a P2W tag:
Cosmetics: Particles, pets, chat colors, and skins.
Convenience: Queue priority or Discord roles.
Visual Crates: Rewards are strictly cosmetic with no gameplay impact.
3. Common P2W Offenders
These features typically result in a P2W or P2W Elements tag:
Loot Crates: If they drop gear, money, spawners, or functional items.
Boosters: XP, mcMMO, or currency multipliers.
Power Commands:
/flyin survival,/god,/feed, or/heal(especially in PvP).Economy Advantages: Better shop prices, sell wands, or lower taxes.
4. The "Reasonable Parity" Rule
For grey areas, we use a simple test:
If yes, it may qualify as Non-P2W. If paying skips the server’s core progression loop, it remains P2W.
TMS Listing Tags
Non-P2W (Verified): No paid advantages. Cosmetics/support only.
P2W: Paid advantages clearly affect outcomes.
Unverified: Not yet reviewed or insufficient information.
Enforcement & Reviews
We treat this as an audit based on evidence, not rumors. We review store pages, perk lists, and in-game mechanics.
The 30/60/90 Day Review Cycle To ensure tags remain accurate as servers evolve:
30-Day Check: For newly verified servers to confirm no immediate changes.
60-Day Check: Triggered by risk signals (store revamps, resets, or spike in reports).
90-Day Check: Routine maintenance for all verified servers.
Reporting & Appeals
Players: Report incorrect tags with evidence (Store links, screenshots, or videos). Reports without proof cannot drive enforcement.
Owners: You may request a re-review at any time, especially after removing P2W elements.
Final Note: If your server is Non-P2W, we are happy to verify it—but the tag must remain consistent to hold value for the community.