# Getting Started in SMP

## Your First Goals

When starting out, you should focus on:

- getting your first horse
- setting your first /home and setting your first plot
- exploring the world
- getting to know the community

The SMP is designed to support both casual and competitive play, so you can progress at your own pace.

Once you have your first horse, you can begin training, racing, and taking part in other systems across the server.