When you first join, you have to go through a quiz about the server and its rules and correctly answer every question before you can explore and build in Middle-earth. Answers to those questions are all in the New Player Guide http://www.mcmiddleearth.com/pages/new-player-guide/
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Welcome to MCME! Minecraft Middle Earth is a Minecraft community that recreates the world described by JRR Tolkien and his writings. Everyone can participate in organized events in which we collaborate to create major landmarks, terrain, caves, castles, towns, farms and more.
To get started, visit The New Player GuideJoining the server
Joining the server can be done straight away, but you will have to pass the New Player Quiz. Use the The New Player Guide to get acquainted with our community.
IP: build.mcmiddleearth.com
IPs to our other servers can be found here http://www.mcmiddleearth.com/resources/list-of-servers-ip-adresses-and-domains.9/