How about only iron armor with one level of whatever they want to add, and only iron swords with Sharpness I? It would make people not have to worry about losing really good stuff and they’ll maybe do some crazy things, like a bedwars rush or something. Then how about some outposts, then a main base? Then maybe some elytras to the leaders? And some bows. Always need bows and arrows. Also, should we have shields?