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Local chat
Minecraft servers with local chat limit text communication to players within a nearby area instead of showing every message across the entire network. The exact range and command vary, but local chat is common on roleplay, survival, towny, SMP, and immersion-focused servers. Some servers use it as the default channel, while others provide local chat alongside global, staff, party, or private messaging.
Local chat makes location and movement part of multiplayer communication. You may need to approach another player to trade, coordinate a build, ask for help, or negotiate during an encounter. This can reduce chat clutter and make communities feel more connected, although servers often provide another channel for announcements or long-distance coordination.
Check how the server handles chat channels before joining. Look for details about the local-chat radius, available commands, whether chat is visible across worlds, and how private or global messages work. Local chat may be text-only; proximity voice chat is a separate feature and should not be assumed.
What is local chat on a Minecraft server?
Local chat is a text channel that only players within a set distance can see. The server determines the range and how players switch between channels.
Is local chat the same as proximity voice chat?
No. Local chat normally means proximity-based text chat. Voice communication requires a separate voice-chat system and may not be available.
Can I talk to players anywhere on a local-chat server?
Usually, servers offer global, private, party, or staff channels in addition to local chat, but the available options and commands depend on the server.
Which Minecraft servers commonly use local chat?
It is often found on roleplay, survival, towny, SMP, and immersion-focused servers where nearby player interaction is more important than network-wide conversation.
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