# Ranks

Towns on our survival server use a rank system that helps organize responsibilities and permissions within each community. As you progress within a town, you may be given additional permissions that allow you to help manage land, invite players, and assist with leadership tasks.

Not every player will need advanced permissions, but understanding each role can help you know what responsibilities come with moving up the ranks.

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### Nomad (No Town)

Players who are not currently part of a town are considered **Nomads**. While they do not have access to claimed land or town management features, they can still use several basic commands to explore the server and gather information.

**Available Commands:**

* `/towny map`
* `/towny prices`
* `/towny time`
* `/towny universe`
* `/town online`
* `/town here`
* `/town new`
* `/town join`
* `/plot perm`
* `/town list`
* `/nation list`
* `/resident`
* `/town spawn` *(public towns only)*
* `/gc` *(global chat)*

### Default Town Member

Once you join a town, you become a standard resident and gain access to additional commands that allow you to claim plots and interact with your town more directly.

**Additional Permissions:**

* All Nomad permissions
* `/resident` *(all features)*
* `/plot claim`
* `/plot unclaim`
* `/plot forsale`
* `/plot notforsale`
* `/plot toggle` *(all features)*
* `/plot set perm`
* `/plot set reset`
* `/town leave`
* `/town deposit`
* `/town spawn`
* `/tc` *(town chat)*

### VIP

VIP is a quality-of-life rank for trusted members who have shown long-term commitment to their town.

**Additional Permissions:**

* All Default Member permissions
* Tax exempt status

VIP members do not pay standard town taxes, making this rank especially useful for long-term residents.

### Builder

Builders are trusted members who are given additional access to help expand and improve the town.

**Additional Permissions:**

* All VIP permissions
* Ability to build in more areas around town

This role is commonly given to players who actively help with large projects or town development.

### Assistant

Assistants help manage the day-to-day operations of a town and are often considered part of the town’s staff team.

**Additional Permissions:**

* All VIP permissions
* `/town claim`
* `/town invite`
* `/plot` *(all features)*
* `/town toggle public`
* `/town vault`

Assistants are typically trusted with recruiting new members and helping expand the town.

### Co-Mayor

Co-Mayors act as second-in-command and assist the Mayor with managing nearly every aspect of the town.

**Additional Permissions:**

* All Assistant permissions
* `/town` *(all features)*
* Full abilities in claimed land (overrides resident restrictions)

This role is best suited for highly trusted players who help lead the town.

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### Mayor

The **Mayor** is the leader of the town and has full control over its management, leadership decisions, and long-term direction.

**Additional Permissions:**

* All Co-Mayor permissions
* `/t set mayor`
* `/n leave`
* `/t set homeblock`
* `/t invite accept <n>`

Mayors are responsible for managing town finances, setting permissions, leading residents, and ensuring their town continues to grow and succeed.


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