Build the city. Build the future.
45 days. 125 Capital plots. 100 Core Builders. 25 Housebuilders. 25 City Support Builders. The city is built by the players themselves and then becomes the permanent NovaHills City.
Capital Plot Map — Top Down
125-plot Capital layout with the designated Government and Bank facilities and no player buildings.
Capital Plot Map — 3D
3D/isometric view of the same Capital development layout.
🏙️ NOVAHILLS CITY — THE OFFICIAL PRE-LAUNCH EVENT
🎉 THE OFFICIAL NOVAHILLS CITY PRE-LAUNCH EVENT
Welcome to NovaHills City — a brand-new Minecraft Java Edition 26.2 Creative-to-Survival event where the players build the city themselves.
This is not a pre-built city. The event is about taking an empty, planned capital area and turning it into the permanent NovaHills City through the work of the community.
Game: Minecraft Java Edition 26.2 Event: Creative → Survival Capital: NovaHills City Capital plots: 125 total Core Builders: 100 Housebuilders: 25 City Support Builders: 25 Support Builders are support roles, not additional plots.
The City World is a controlled development world. Players can only build on their allocated plots, plots they purchase from other players, plots they purchase to add to the Capital, or purchased Village Plots, Town Plots, or City Plots.
Resources are gathered in the separate Survival World, accessed through the Survival World portal at the server main spawn, or through a Survival World portal that may be added inside the City World. A server plugin is planned to allow players to easily transfer their resources from the Survival World to their storage in the City World.
🏗️ HOW THE EVENT WORKS
The event begins in Creative so builders can construct the planned capital safely and efficiently.
The city is then transitioned into Survival, becoming the permanent NovaHills City.
The capital build area
- The capital contains 125 development plots.
- 100 plots are assigned to Core Builders.
- 25 plots are Housebuilder plots.
- City Support Builders do not receive additional plots.
- Roads and the city layout are prepared.
- The intended capital build area is flat and build-ready.
- There is no random water inside the intended city build area.
- The City World is a controlled development world; it is not a normal Minecraft survival world.
- Players can only build on their allocated plots, plots they purchase from other players, plots they purchase to add to the Capital, or purchased Village Plots, Town Plots, or City Plots.
- Resources are gathered in the separate Survival World through the Survival World portal at the server main spawn, or a Survival World portal that may be added inside the City World.
- A server plugin is planned to allow easy transfer of resources from the Survival World to storage in the City World.
- Player buildings are built by the players during the event.
- The Government and Bank are the designated capital facilities, and players will build them during the event.
- Commands remain available; the world is not locked to Survival during the build event.
🗺️ CAPITAL PLOT ALLOCATION — 125 TOTAL
| Plot type | Number |
|---|---|
| 🏠 House plots | 25 |
| 🏛️ Government / Civic | 6 |
| 🏦 Bank / Finance | 4 |
| 🏙️ Residential High-Rise | 8 |
| 🏢 Major Office Skyscraper | 8 |
| 🏙️ Major Commercial Skyscraper | 8 |
| 🏢 Large Office / Commercial | 8 |
| 🏙️ Large Apartments | 10 |
| 🏢 Standard / Small Apartments | 12 |
| 🛍️ Commercial / Retail | 8 |
| 🏭 Industrial / Factory | 7 |
| 🚉 Transport / Utilities | 6 |
| 🏥 Community / City Services | 5 |
| 🌳 Parks / Recreation | 5 |
| 🏗️ Mixed-Use / Future Development | 5 |
| TOTAL | 125 |
The 100 non-house plots form the Core Builder allocation.
👷 BUILDER NUMBERS
| Builder type | Number | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Core Builders | 100 | £5–£20 depending on city plot |
| Housebuilders | 25 | £5 each |
| City Support Builders | 25 | £20 each |
| Total event builders | 150 | — |
💷 CORE BUILDER REWARD ALLOCATION
| Core Builder category | Plots / Builders | Reward each | Total reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏛️ Government / Civic | 6 | £20 | £120 |
| 🏦 Bank / Finance | 4 | £20 | £80 |
| 🏙️ Residential High-Rise | 8 | £20 | £160 |
| 🏢 Major Office Skyscraper | 8 | £20 | £160 |
| 🏙️ Major Commercial Skyscraper | 8 | £20 | £160 |
| 🏢 Large Office / Commercial | 8 | £15 | £120 |
| 🏙️ Large Apartments | 10 | £15 | £150 |
| 🏢 Standard / Small Apartments | 12 | £10 | £120 |
| 🛍️ Commercial / Retail | 8 | £10 | £80 |
| 🏭 Industrial / Factory | 7 | £10 | £70 |
| 🚉 Transport / Utilities | 6 | £10 | £60 |
| 🏥 Community / City Services | 5 | £10 | £50 |
| 🌳 Parks / Recreation | 5 | £5 | £25 |
| 🏗️ Mixed-Use / Future Development | 5 | £5 | £25 |
| TOTAL CORE BUILDERS | 100 | — | £1,380 |
🏆 EVENT COMPETITION REWARDS
TikTok Competition
🥇 1st — £350 🥈 2nd — £250 🥉 3rd — £150
Build Contest
🥇 1st — £200 🥈 2nd — £100 🥉 3rd — £50
Important: A top-three TikTok winner cannot also receive a Build Contest prize.
City Support Builders
25 City Support Builders — £20 each
Creator Finale
£900 — separate from the main event reward budget.
Reward totals
- Core Builders: £1,380
- Housebuilders: £125
- City Support Builders: £500
- TikTok: £750
- Build Contest: £350
- Main event total: £3,105
- Creator Finale: £900
- Maximum total: £4,005
All real-money event rewards are paid as One4all Digital Gift Cards.
👤 PLAYER TYPES, PLOTS, LOANS & REWARDS
| Player type | Keeps capital event plot? | Settlement | Eligible for upgrade? | Plot cost | Loan | End-of-event reward | Gift Card Reward |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government builder | ❌ No | City Plot | N/A | N/A | ~$750k | $225,000 | £20 |
| Bank builder | ❌ No | Town Plot | Yes — 50% off | N/A | ~$750k | $225,000 | £20 |
| Major server facility builder | ⚠️ No physical capital plot; potentially receives 50% of business profits depending on type of plot | Village Plot | Yes — 50% off if not receiving profits; full price if receiving profits | N/A | ~$750k | $225,000 if not receiving profits; $135,000 if receiving profits | £20 |
| Main Shopping Center Builder | ⚠️ No physical capital plot; receives 50% of net profits after operating expenses, taxes, and maintenance costs | Village Plot | Yes — full price | N/A | ~$300k | $135,000 | £15 |
| Other founding builder | ✅ Yes | Village Plot | Yes — full price | N/A | ~$300k | $135,000–$315,000 depending on plot type | £5 - £20 depending on plot type |
| City Support Builder | N/A | Village Plot | Yes — 50% off | N/A | ~$300k | $135,000 | £20 |
| Normal player | ⚠️ No physical capital plot; keeps their allocated House Plot or can purchase a house/apartment within the capital | House Plot within Capital | Village → Town: $300k; Town → City: $500k | Village Plot — $200k; Town Plot — $500k; City Plot — $1M | Based on plot purchase | N/A | £5 |
🏛️ FOUNDING BUILDER RULES
Government Builder
- Builds the government building in the capital during the event.
- Does not keep the capital event plot.
- The capital keeps the government building and plot.
- Receives an automatic City Plot.
- Receives approximately $750,000 loan.
- Upgrade eligibility: N/A.
- In-game reward: $225,000.
- Event Gift Card reward: £20.
Bank Builder
- Builds the bank in the capital during the event.
- Does not keep the capital event plot.
- Receives an automatic Town Plot.
- Receives approximately $750,000 loan.
- Upgrades are 50% off.
- In-game reward: $225,000.
- Event Gift Card reward: £20.
Major Server Facility Builder
- Builds the major server facility in the capital.
- Does not keep the physical capital event plot.
- May receive 50% of business profits depending on the type of plot.
- Receives an automatic Village Plot.
- Receives approximately $750,000 loan.
- Upgrade eligibility is 50% off if not receiving profits; full price if receiving profits.
- In-game reward is $225,000 if not receiving profits; $135,000 if receiving profits.
- Profit share is calculated from net profits after operating expenses, taxes and maintenance costs.
Main Shopping Center Builder
- Builds the main shopping center in the capital.
- Does not keep the physical capital event plot.
- Receives 50% of business profits.
- Receives an automatic Village Plot.
- Receives approximately $300,000 loan.
- Upgrades are full price.
- In-game reward: $135,000.
- Profit share is calculated from net profits after operating expenses, taxes and maintenance costs.
Other Founding Builder
- The capital event building remains their property.
- Keeps the capital event plot.
- Receives an automatic Village Plot.
- Receives approximately $300,000 loan.
- Loan is repaid through taxes.
- Upgrades are full price.
- In-game reward: $135,000–$315,000 depending on plot type.
- Event Gift Card reward: £5–£20 depending on plot type.
🛠️ CITY SUPPORT BUILDERS
There are 25 City Support Builders.
Support Builders are support roles and do not create additional Capital plots.
They receive:
£20 Gift Card reward each.
🏠 HOUSING RULES
| Housing type | Minimum units | Unit requirements | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | 1 | — | No minimum; 4 people maximum |
| Standard Apartment | 20 | 1 bedroom | No minimum; 2 people maximum |
| Large Apartment | 35 | 50% 1-bedroom; 50% 2-bedroom | 1-bedroom: no minimum; 2 max / 2-bedroom: 2 minimum; 4 max |
| High-Rise Apartment | 50 | 25% 1-bedroom; 25% 2-bedroom; 25% 3-bedroom; 25% 4-bedroom | 1-bedroom: no minimum; 2-bedroom: 2–4 / 3-bedroom: 3–6 / 4-bedroom: 4–8 |
Capital Housing Capacity
| Housing type | Number | Maximum capacity per building | Maximum residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houses | 25 | 4 | 100 |
| Standard Apartments | 15 | 20 apartments × 2 | 600 |
| Large Apartments | 10 | 104 | 1,040 |
| High-Rise Apartments | 5 | 246 | 1,230 |
| TOTAL | 55 | — | 2,970 |
Large Apartment — 35 Units
| Unit type | Number | Minimum residents | Maximum residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | 18 | No minimum | 2 |
| 2-bedroom | 17 | 2 | 4 |
| TOTAL | 35 | 34 minimum | 104 maximum |
High-Rise Apartment — 50 Units
| Unit type | Number | Minimum residents | Maximum residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | 13 | No minimum | 2 |
| 2-bedroom | 13 | 2 | 4 |
| 3-bedroom | 12 | 3 | 6 |
| 4-bedroom | 12 | 4 | 8 |
| TOTAL | 50 | 110 minimum | 246 maximum |
When Capital housing reaches capacity, new players can establish themselves elsewhere in the wider NovaHills region.
Capital expansion can happen later, but it is not automatic.
💰 NOVAHILLS ECONOMY & SETTLEMENT SYSTEM
Founding builders are intended to start with a meaningful financial advantage because they helped create the permanent capital.
Normal players can progress through the wider NovaHills economy and eventually purchase their own plots and develop towns and cities.
Normal plot prices
| Plot | Cost |
|---|---|
| Village Plot | $200,000 |
| Town Plot | $500,000 |
| City Plot | $1,000,000 |
Upgrades
- Village → Town: $300,000
- Town → City: $500,000
City development loans are a revolving development credit facility, rather than a single one-time loan.
A city can request additional development credit when it needs more funding, subject to its current credit limit.
Credit limits can be affected by:
- Repayment history
- City revenue
- Population
- Business activity
- Overall development success
Loans continue accumulating during real-world time, including when players are offline.
The standard cycle is:
1 real-world month = 30 real-world days.
🏦 BUSINESS PROFIT SHARING
Where a founding builder receives a percentage of business profits, the calculation is based on:
Gross Revenue − Operating Expenses − Taxes − Maintenance Costs = Net Profit
The builder receives 50% of Net Profit, with NovaHills receiving the remaining 50%.
🏘️ NORMAL PLAYER PROGRESSION
A normal player who did not participate in the founding event does not receive a founding-event capital plot.
They can:
- Use their allocated House Plot within Capital.
- Purchase a house or apartment within Capital.
- Progress through Village, Town and City development.
- Earn money through the NovaHills economy.
- Build businesses.
- Establish and develop settlements elsewhere in the wider NovaHills region.
The purpose is to allow the Capital to remain a finite, prestigious city while giving players a long-term route toward creating their own towns and cities.
🧱 BUILDING RULES
No Copying
Builders must create their own work.
Copying another builder's building, copying tutorials directly, or using another person's build as their own is not allowed.
Architectural inspiration is allowed, but builders are expected to create original work.
Plot Protection
Individual builder plots are protected using WorldGuard / WorldEdit.
Builders must build within their assigned area.
Plot Communication
Builder communication and plot-related information will be handled through the designated event communication channels.
Build Quality
Builds are reviewed during the event.
Staff may review:
- Build quality
- Completion
- Plot compliance
- Rule compliance
- Originality
- Overall suitability for the permanent city
🛡️ ANTI-SWEEP PROTECTION
The event includes Anti-Sweep protection.
The purpose is to prevent builders from taking over or interfering with another builder's assigned work.
Your assigned plot is your responsibility.
Do not build over, modify, grief or interfere with another builder's plot.
📅 DAY 23 — 50% AUDIT
On Day 23, a 50% progress audit takes place.
Builders should have a substantial amount of their assigned work completed by this point.
The audit is used to identify:
- Builders who are progressing normally
- Builders who need help
- Builders who are substantially behind
- Plots requiring staff attention
The audit is not intended to punish builders who are genuinely progressing.
⚡ EARLY COMPLETION
Builders who finish their assigned work early may be given additional roles or opportunities to help with the wider event.
Early completion does not automatically give a builder another permanent Capital plot.
👥 HELPER RULES
Helpers can assist where permitted, but builders remain responsible for their assigned plot.
Helpers cannot be used to bypass builder selection or plot allocation rules.
🔒 COMMUNICATION & PRIVACY
Official event information will be communicated through the designated NovaHills channels.
Builders should use the official channels for event-related information.
Personal information should not be shared publicly.
Staff decisions and event communications should remain within the appropriate official channels where required.
🏷️ PERMANENT BUILDING CREDITS
Builders who create permanent Capital buildings will receive permanent building credit.
The finished city will retain recognition of the people who contributed to its construction.
Builder credits may form part of the final city showcase and historical records.
🏛️ FOUNDING BUILDER STATUS
Players who participate as founding builders become part of the founding history of NovaHills City.
Founding Builder recognition is connected to their contribution to the creation of the permanent city.
This recognition remains even after the event transitions into Survival.
🪦 NOVAHILLS BUILDERS MEMORIAL
The event includes a permanent NovaHills Builders Memorial.
The Memorial recognises the builders who helped create the Capital.
The Memorial period takes place during:
Days 38–44 — NovaHills Builders Memorial Week
The Memorial opens as part of the Day 45 public launch.
Builder names and permanent building credits can be included in the finished city's history.
🔄 REDEVELOPMENT
Capital plots are permanent city assets.
Future redevelopment must follow NovaHills City rules.
Existing builder credits should be preserved when buildings are redeveloped or replaced.
🎨 ARCHITECTURAL INSPIRATION
Builders are encouraged to use real-world architecture, city planning and architectural styles as inspiration.
The goal is to create a believable, varied and professional city.
However, builders must create their own original work rather than directly copying another person's building or tutorial.
📱 TIKTOK COMPETITION
Builders and community members can participate in the TikTok competition.
Prizes
🥇 £350 🥈 £250 🥉 £150
The competition is separate from the individual plot completion rewards.
A top-three TikTok winner cannot also receive a Build Contest prize.
🏆 BUILD CONTEST
The Build Contest rewards exceptional building work.
Prizes
🥇 £200 🥈 £100 🥉 £50
The Build Contest is separate from the individual plot completion reward.
🎁 ONE4ALL DIGITAL GIFT CARDS
Real-money event rewards are paid using One4all Digital Gift Cards.
The event rewards include:
- Core Builder completion rewards
- Housebuilder completion rewards
- City Support Builder rewards
- TikTok competition prizes
- Build Contest prizes
- Separate Creator Finale
📆 THE 45-DAY EVENT SCHEDULE
DAYS 1–30 — CONSTRUCTION
The Capital is built by the selected builders.
Builders work on their assigned plots.
Roads, plot protection, staff monitoring and event support remain active.
DAYS 31–37 — STAFF REVIEW, AUDITING & FINALISATION
Staff review the completed Capital.
This includes:
- Plot completion
- Build quality
- Rule compliance
- Builder credits
- Final event records
- Reward verification
- Finalisation of the permanent city
DAYS 38–44 — NOVAHILLS BUILDERS MEMORIAL WEEK
The Builders Memorial period takes place.
The event celebrates the builders who created the Capital and prepares the city for its public opening.
DAY 45 — THE REVEAL
Day 45 is the official transition point.
The event includes:
- Final rewards and payouts
- Full city reveal
- Builders Memorial opening
- Public launch
- Transition into the permanent NovaHills City Survival world
🌎 AFTER THE EVENT
NovaHills City continues as a permanent Survival city.
The buildings created during the Creative event remain part of the city.
The City World remains a controlled development world. Players can only build on their allocated plots, plots they purchase from other players, plots they purchase to add to the Capital, or purchased Village Plots, Town Plots, or City Plots.
Resources are gathered in the separate Survival World, accessed through the Survival World portal at the server main spawn, or through a Survival World portal that may be added inside the City World. A server plugin is planned to allow players to easily transfer their resources from the Survival World to their storage in the City World.
Players can:
- Live in the Capital
- Buy houses and apartments
- Run businesses
- Earn money
- Buy plots
- Upgrade settlements
- Create towns
- Create cities
- Trade
- Build
- Explore
- Participate in the wider NovaHills economy
The Capital is only the beginning.
💷 COMPLETE REWARD SUMMARY
| Reward | Amount |
|---|---|
| Core Builder rewards | £1,380 |
| Housebuilders | £125 |
| City Support Builders | £500 |
| TikTok Competition | £750 |
| Build Contest | £350 |
| Main Event Total | £3,105 |
| Creator Finale | £900 |
| Maximum Total | £4,005 |
🌆 NOVAHILLS CITY
125 Capital plots. 100 Core Builders. 25 Housebuilders. 25 City Support Builders. 45 days. One permanent city.
Create the city. Build the future. Survive what you created.