The Pen is a Minecraft prison server that harkens back to the classic style of gameplay, avoiding the common pitfalls of overly complicated OP Prison servers that offer numerous ranks and equip players with full diamond gear from the outset. This server aims to provide a simplified and nostalgic experience reminiscent of the early days of Minecraft prison servers. Players will find an environment that encourages progression, starting with basic tools and working their way up to better resources as they rank up through a structured system from ranks A to E and ultimately achieve the status of Parolee, allowing them to exit the prison and re-enter the free world.
Key features of The Pen include a dedicated team of guards who enforce rules and maintain order, ensuring that players abide by the server's regulations. Players will engage in the mining process, where they must smelt ores before selling them at the Commissary, fostering a sense of industry and effort. Additionally, players have access to individual cells and plots that they can customize, along with user-friendly chest shops for trading items. The server also introduces unique mechanics such as bounties on other players, an auction house for player-to-player transactions, and parkour challenges, all designed to rekindle the excitement of the classic Minecraft prison experience.