Mumble voice server!

A voice server is now available for all players! I know that many of you are using Skype to chat while playing, and I'm providing this as a more convenient alternative. The voice server is always available and doesn't need you to build a contact list and reach out to people separately, making it easier to get larger discussion groups going.

If you already know your way around Mumble, connect to 184.173.217.82:64963 and ask for the password in-game. For the details, view the voice chat page!

On another note, the Commands page has been replaced with Tips & Tricks. This new section includes more information about special server features and details the Home Protection Program, used to save your creations against unwanted modifications.

New plugin: quick tree felling!

By popular request, I've added a quick tree felling plugin. You'll no longer need to spend a half-hour taking down those huge trees!

To enable this feature, type in /maon. Hit any bottom log of a tree, and the whole thing will come crashing down! To disable this, type in /maon again. Be careful to disable this command if working close to homes and such, accidental damage isn't covered by the warranty!

Here's a screenshot of what you can do in a few seconds, courtesy of ADeadlyFish.

Visit our YouTube channel!

Our YouTube channel is now live!

Krodane and SuperMonkeyBoy, helped with Zareck, have created a first video clip highlighting a few server elements. Another recording session took place tonight with more expected soon, so be sure to subscribe to the channel, comment on the videos, and share them with others!

New ops and YouTube reporters!

First of all, a big Thank You to everyone who rised up to the opportunity. While I can't pick everyone all at once, I'm very happy to know that many of you want to take a bigger role in helping this place get even better over time!

I'm happy to announce that the following 4 people have been nominated to help with the server!

• Server operators (ops): ADeadlyFish and rperdue!


• YouTube reporters: Krodane and SuperMonkeyBoy!

Everyone, please check your board private messages for detailed instructions! And congratulations!
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Help wanted!

As the server's community is growing, and to help it go even further, I'm looking for a few people to help. Namely:

• One or two operators to supervise the current and new players. Ops are responsible to make sure that everyone is aware of the rules and follows them, and provide help and pointers to new and current players as needed.


• One YouTube reporter extraordinaire to post videos and promote the server. We have a YouTube channel currently sitting unused, and I'd like to have someone record scenes from the server, do mini-guided tours, showcase the community and promote the place all around!

I'll be considering only people who are already registered on the server at the time of this writing. If you are interested, please send me a private message on the forum or shoot me an e-mail. The same goes if you have any questions on this.

Thanks in advance to anyone willing to step forward!

Minecraft 1.2.5 coming - no worries!

The upgrade to Minecraft 1.2.5 is scheduled to hit tomorrow. This time around, you're safe to update as soon as you want: there are no compatibility issues between the client and the server!

Server upgraded to 1.2.4!

I know that many of you have been waiting for this, so here goes: our Minecraft server is now running on 1.2.4! Be sure to update your client as soon as you get the chance!

There are two important things to keep in mind with this update:
- Mobs now have pathfinding. This means that they can navigate their way around obstacles. Creepers have been shown to be able to navigate mazes. Be very careful to get used to this!
- Double doors have been fixed in this update, but this means that they all need to be replaced. Simply break down your doors, put them back into place, and the problems will go away!

I went to explore the map, and I was able to find a jungle area quickly enough. It's time to get busy!

Server back online

The server is now back online! We're still running on v1.1 for the time being, but this maintenance update allowed me to refresh the list of plugins and clean the overworld map's files. This will make the transition to 1.2 much easier.

While on the subject of 1.2, we'll be moving to it as soon as possible. I'm aiming for the first Beta Bukkit version available, which I expect to see available in the next few days.

Server downtime this Friday

The server will be down for a few hours this Friday as I'll work to prepare the upgrade to 1.2. As several plugins will break with this update, I need to be careful by reviewing them one by one and potentially replacing some. I'll also prepare the map for the transition to the new format.

My main goal is to get as much done as possible, yet stick to 1.1 until all files are ready. Depending on how things go, I might update the server to 1.2 at the same moment, but that's still undecided. I know that many of you are waiting for this, so please believe me when I say I want the switch to be completed as soon as possible!

Minecraft 1.2 coming - wait before upgrading!

The next update to Minecraft, version 1.2, is set to be released this week. Once again, please do not update until an annoucement is made here! The server-side software takes some time to be ready, and if you update too soon, you'll no longer be able to connect and play with us!