The CloudCraft Monarchy SMP is an innovative Minecraft server located in the United Kingdom, operating on version 1.19. It offers a unique survival experience by dividing the game world into five distinct regions, akin to countries. Each region spans a 5000x5000 block area, governed by a monarch. Players within each region participate in a democratic process by electing five parliamentary members, resembling the UK government, to represent their interests and collaborate on server-wide decisions and rules in an assembly. Upon joining, new players can either be assigned or choose their starting region, which serves as their building and working zone. As players progress, they can earn money and apply for passports to expand their territories into other regions once they achieve citizenship status.
The power dynamics within each region include the possibility for the monarch to be overthrown if they are defeated in combat by another player, who then assumes control and can implement new rules. Each region has a specific theme that determines the types of products and services players can trade to earn income, which could be subject to taxation. The collected taxes enable regions to expand into the wastelands outside their borders or even engage in conquests against other regions. Additionally, regions can establish embassies in one another to assist players and foster inter-regional relationships. To encourage competition and growth, the server rewards top-performing members monthly, focusing on various metrics like combined player vault balance and land control percentages, which contribute to overall regional strength.