Apply to Join the DynaCraft Team

DynaCraft is a fully custom-coded Minecraft MMORPG. We're recruiting passionate contributors to help build something ambitious and professional.

Most roles require age 16+, some core roles require 18+ (see individual applications).

For senior or serious inquiries, email us at team@dynacraft.net

Development

Creative

Support

Trial tasks required • All submissions reviewed by role leads • Contributor perks available

Java Developer Application

Requirements: Age 18+ • NDA Required • Strong Java + Spigot/Paper experience preferred

Section 1: Basic Info

Full Name

Discord Username

Age Confirmation (18+)

Timezone

Weekly Hours Available

Section 2: Development Background

How many years of experience do you have with Java?

Are you familiar with Spigot or Paper APIs? To what extent?

List any notable Minecraft plugins you've developed or contributed to (include GitHub links):

Describe your role on any past server projects:

Which development tools or IDEs do you typically use?

Section 3: Technical Depth

How do you approach plugin optimization?

Describe a system you architected from scratch:

Explain how you would investigate and resolve a TPS drop:

Are you comfortable working with Maven/Gradle?

Are you proficient in Git-based version control?

Section 4: Collaboration & Commitment

Can you participate in code reviews and planning calls?

Are you comfortable working in modular codebases?

Why are you interested in DynaCraft?

Do you anticipate any upcoming availability changes?

Combat Designer Application

Requirements: Age 16+ • NDA Optional • RPG, PvP, or PvE design knowledge recommended

Section 1: Basic Info

Name

Discord

Age

Timezone

Weekly Availability

Section 2: Combat Knowledge

Rate your understanding of Minecraft PvP mechanics (1–10):

Share your balancing philosophy in 2–3 paragraphs:

List previous experiences balancing combat or class systems:

What titles or genres influence your design sensibilities?

Section 3: Design Application

Create a basic melee class (name, 3 abilities, passive bonus):

What makes combat feel "good" to play?

Suggest a custom debuff or crowd control effect:

Describe how you'd balance a class with both AoE and sustain:

Section 4: Collaboration

How do you handle disputes over balance changes?

Are you open to testing your designs with players and devs?

Why does DynaCraft appeal to you as a designer?

Equipment Designer Application

Requirements: Age 16+ • NDA Optional • YAML and RPG equipment systems preferred

Section 1: Background

Name

Discord

Age

Weekly Availability

Section 2: Experience

List your experience with Minecraft item creation:

Share any experience you have balancing RPG gear sets:

Provide 1–2 example item designs (stats, flavor, usage):

Explain your approach to progression and power scaling:

Section 3: Applied Design

Propose a 5-piece gear set with unique passive bonuses:

How would you build a level 1–100 tiered rarity system?

Suggest 3 stats beyond typical damage/defense:

Worldbuilder Application

Requirements: Age 16+ • NDA Required for key regions • WorldEdit, VoxelSniper, WorldPainter experience

Section 1: Info

Name

Discord

Age

Weekly Hours

Portfolio (URL)

Section 2: Technical Skill

Which tools and software are you proficient with?

What themes do you specialize in (biomes, architecture)?

Describe a complete project you've led:

Section 3: Test Challenge

Design a region with 3 custom POIs (names, descriptions):

How do you balance form, function, and performance?

Can you adhere to a style guide and block palette?

Quest Writer Application

Requirements: Age 16+ • NDA Yes • Narrative writing, branching dialogue, YAML helpful

Section 1: Basics

Name

Discord

Age

Timezone

Writing Portfolio (URL)

Section 2: Narrative Skill

What's your preferred quest format (linear, branching, faction)?

Do you have experience in YAML, JSON, or Skript?

Describe your narrative tone or genre inspiration:

Section 3: Sample

Write a full 3-stage quest with NPC names, goals, rewards:

Include optional dialogue variations or world reactions:

Describe your approach to integrating lore and quests:

Lore Author Application

Requirements: Age 16+ • NDA Required if working on core lore • Worldbuilding, fantasy writing experience

Section 1: Bio

Name

Age

Discord

Timezone

Weekly Commitment

Section 2: Lore Skills

Paste a 300–500 word original lore sample:

Describe your experience with creating factions, regions, or mythologies:

What tone and genre best describes your writing style?

Section 3: World Creation

Create a minor faction or lost city within DynaCraft:

Write a historical event or legend surrounding it:

Suggest how it might connect to a player questline:

UI/UX Designer Application

Requirements: Age 16+ • NDA Yes • UI mockups, menu layouts, prototyping tools experience

Section 1: Background

Name

Age

Discord

Portfolio (URL)

Availability

Section 2: Interface Skill

List the tools you use to mock interfaces:

Have you worked with Minecraft UIs before?

Show or describe your best HUD or GUI design:

Section 3: Application Task

Redesign a quest journal menu for clarity and theming:

How would you organize player settings and skill tree menus?

What accessibility practices do you follow (contrast, text, etc)?

Builder Application

Requirements: Any age (18+ for release content) • NDA Required for live server builds • Proven skills in medieval/fantasy architecture and terrain

Section 1: General Info

Name

Age

Discord

Portfolio (URL)

Timezone

Section 2: Build Experience

Describe your preferred building genre or biome:

Have you worked in collaborative build teams?

Are you comfortable replicating styles with high accuracy?

Section 3: Trial Readiness

Will you complete a 50x50 build task within 72 hours?

Are you familiar with optimization (lighting, air, frame culling)?

Have you done any terrain sculpting or structure-to-terrain blending?

3D Modeler Application

Requirements: Age 16+ • NDA Yes • Custom Model ID systems required (Blockbench)

Section 1: Profile

Name

Age

Discord

Portfolio (ArtStation, GitHub, Drive, etc)

Weekly Availability

Section 2: Technical Skill

Do you use Blockbench or other model editors?

Are your models created using Minecraft's CustomModelData system?

Have you made models for weapons, armor, or mobs?

Are you comfortable with animation frame layers in Blockbench?

Can you optimize models for performance (low poly, efficient UVs)?

Section 3: Sample Review

Submit one combat weapon and one vanity item (screenshot or file):

Describe the theme and modeling process of each:

What makes your style a fit for DynaCraft's visuals?

Moderator Application

Requirements: Age 15+ • NDA No • Moderation, ticket systems, Discord tools experience

Section 1: Info

Name

Age

Discord

Timezone

Weekly Availability

Section 2: Experience

Have you moderated a Minecraft server or Discord community?

What tools do you use for moderation (plugins, bots)?

Describe a scenario where you de-escalated a hostile situation:

Section 3: Simulated Scenarios

Player reports another for cheating. What's your step-by-step?

A well-known player breaks a rule. How do you handle it?

You witness another staff member abusing permissions:

What's your method for handling mass spam during an event?