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 # start_papermc.sh
 A better script for running Paper Minecraft server with features such as automatic build updates and automatic downlading
+
+## Basic setup
+> **Note**
+>
+> Everything mentioned below is modified at the top of the `start.sh` file
+
+1. Change the `version` variable to the version you want
+  ```bash
+version="1.12.2"
+```
+
+2. If you want a specific build, set the `select_build` variable. Othervise the sript will download the latest build:
+  ```bash
+ select_build="1620"
+```
+
+3. Select how much memory you want your server to use ***(in megabytes)***:
+  ```bash
+initMem="1500M" #1.5G
+maxMem="8000M" # 12G
+```
+
+4. Modify server parameters to your liking:
+  ```bash
+mc_launchoptions="-nogui"
+```
+
+5. Add some jvm (java) parameters to your liking ***(memory is set above, do not add it here)***:
+  ```bash
+ java_launchoptions=""
+ ```
+ > **Note**
+ >
+ > If you use quite old versions of minecraft you should change the defaults under the line above
+ 
+6. Run the script with `./start.sh`