The TopRealms Blog
Practical guides for people who run game servers and Discord communities, and for players looking for a good one to join.
Discord Server Rules Template: What to Include and How to Write It
A free Discord server rules template you can copy, plus how to write rules members actually read, what to include, and how to enforce them fairly.
How to Find a Good Minecraft Server: A Player's Checklist
Not sure which Minecraft server to join? Use this checklist to compare version, gameplay, community and staff, and avoid servers that waste your time.
How to Get More Votes on Your Game Server (Without Cheating)
Climb the server list the honest way. Practical ways to get more votes for your Minecraft, Discord or game server, from reminders and rewards to a better listing.
How to Grow a Discord Server: 10 Tips for More Active Members
Learn how to grow a Discord server with real, active members. Ten practical tips on setup, onboarding, events, partnerships and getting found.
How to Promote a Minecraft Server: 12 Ways That Work
Get more players on your Minecraft server with 12 practical ways to promote it, from your first impression to server lists, creators, events and keeping players.
Vote Rewards for Game Servers: How They Work and How to Set Them Up
How vote rewards work on game server lists, which rewards players like, and how to give them automatically with a signed vote callback or a vote check.
Minecraft Server Description Examples That Get Players to Join
How to write a Minecraft server description that gets clicks. A simple formula, what to include, what to avoid, and ready-to-edit examples for different server types.
Types of Minecraft Servers Explained: Survival, Skyblock, Factions and More
Not sure what kind of Minecraft server to play on? This guide explains survival, SMP, skyblock, factions, minigames, creative, roleplay and modded servers.