It may sound risky, but starting a game server with strangers can be one of the best decisions you make as a gamer. Not only does it expose you to new playstyles and personalities, but it also builds a unique community where everyone brings something different to the table.
With a few clear rules and a welcoming attitude, even a small server can grow into a close-knit group. Players from around the world can share ideas, teach each other skills, and create stories that you’d never experience in a solo or friend-only server. You’ll witness alliances form, cities rise, and maybe even rivalries emerge — all organically.
You might start out managing the server, but soon it feels like you’re part of a team. When strangers become teammates, and your world becomes their second home, that’s when a simple server becomes something much bigger.