New World Operational!

No light escapes the obsidian encased portal. As you move your hand towards the twisting purple nether you are blasted by increasing heat. A smell of dry sulfur fills the air. Behind you - Therradale.
Ancient paintings show an agricultural land, dotted hamlets, wooden houses, happy people - a fairytale. The stories of the 'mad king' ring clear in your mind, a brutal and paranoid man; one wrong glance meant execution, one bad harvest and a village was a bad omen - "Burn it to the ground!". Civil war tore apart the old lands, killing every soul that dared to fight. Leaving but the King, laughing amidst his ruined castle. Dying on a bed of ash and salt.

Aldgate - the new world - hope - where the 'sane' empire fled. A village encased in adminium became the capital of the new world. Sea fare, Castles, Residents, Wanderers, the tight grip of the old imperialists. The metal set image of the idyllic escape made for unparalleled romanticism, but soon the fa?ade began to rust. It was a state driven by wealth and power, corruption ran deep, and the only people that didn't see it were the rulers themselves. The citizens yearned for freedom, and given enough time they created it themselves.

The Temple wars were the culmination of this tension, rival factions became rival religions, and under their banners broke free from the adamantium cage that was Aldgate. Historic details during this time are unknown, records were burned, those with knowledge killed for fear that they would betray their factions. All that is known is of a neutral town known as Torhemn; a place where all were welcome, protected by natural mountains and great keeps. As with all things it too came to an end, commerce slowed, poverty struck, and people left.

As a final resort people built together to form 'vaults' - the world had changed, the land was no longer the fertile golden land described in ancient texts. There were no more 'safe-havens', death was indiscriminate, claiming all but a very lucky few. The vaults were limited, an escape for a while, hoping, magically, things would improve, but as resources ran low, and tensions built, it was clear that everyone had sealed themselves within their tombs.An air of apathy grew, nobody noticed an old lore master spending all of his days reciting ancient texts, and chiselling away at a strange rock. Rumours were quenched with bitter responses, "He's just hammering at bedrock, nothing better to do anymore." Yet today everything changed, a loud laugh, and shouts of success, as you rush to see what happened you find yourself quite abruptly positioned in front of a portal. "Into the nether, boy! Into the nether! You shall lead the way through to our new land!"

Before you can object a sharp shove from the old man sends you hurtling into this strange plane of existence. Ready to stay true to your ancestors and fight for survival within a new land!

http://www.jamieep.co.uk/Minecraft/map20101127.jpg


Many thanks to Lord Black for hosting our maps.

Territory Claim:
To claim territory you must first physically go there, and make your mark, having done this post the co-ordinates in the thread. If nobody counter-claims within 16 hours it is yours.

Within your territory you are the ruler, your rules - your game.

Once you have claimed your territory you cannot expand in any way other than conquering enemy territory. You can also build in no-man's land, but everything that occurs here is alright. If someone griefs you persistently in your territory, it is a crime, if it's in no-man's land, it is not.

All wars and politics must be posted in the thread, if you attack a region you must make a declaration of war wtihin the thread. If you do not it is considered griefing and you will be temp banned, no matter what. This also counts for retaliation.

The spawn and surrounding area is strictly NO PvP.

Most of all, be sensible - this is supposed to be fun for all players, and as moderators we will use our common sense to say what's right and wrong, not just a set of rules.

What is Minecraft?

Minecraft is a creative sandbox game centered around exploration and survival; exploring and gathering resources allows you to protect yourself against a variety of beasties that hunt you down during the night. The creative sandbox elements of the game fuel your want to survive and gather, which in turn allow you to build many wonderful creations. Basic fluid physics also provide interesting means of creating basic machines. The multiplayer is very similar to the single-player, just with more people. Right now neither enemies nor damage function, however an update fixing this will be arriving shortly.

Links and Resources
http://www.minecraft.net/
http://www.worldofminecraft.com/
http://www.minecraftwiki.net/wiki/Main_Page
http://www.minecraftforum.net/
http://forum.hey0.net/

Server Information
As the BGSF is the center of all good in the gaming world, we have appropriately set up a server - we started on a humble hamachi server, locally hosted, but have since risen in the world, and now have a dedicated minecraft server! You can find the details below, and if you'd like to help us keep the server running details can be found at the spawn .

Entry Requirements
To access our great and grand server you have to meet one of the following criteria - your application for the IP will be assessed individually and you shall be pmed by a moderator with the IP. This could take some time, and it is possible to be denied access.


1. You are 'Curate' forum rank or above (1 gold star) - this indicates to us that you are a member of the BGSF community, compared to a passing vagabond looking for some quick fun. As this server is aimed towards the community we do expect our members to be a part of the community.

2. You are a friend of a known player, and they have informed us that you wish to play. If you are a friend of a member we expect, by proxy, that you'll be a mature player and good fun to be around.


3. You do not have any rank on the forums, however have proven yourself to be an active member of our thread. If you've posted in our thread for a week or two, shared your projects, screenshots of your single-player obsidian factory, and generally proven yourself to be a friendly person that acts in an appropriate manner you will be allowed onto the server.

Server Details:
Before entering the server post your Minecraft username in this thread - you will be kicked/banned on sight if you do not!

IP: On request

Server OPs: (these persons can ban you at their will, as well as save you from various clipping bugs)
Wampbit
SuperPete (Monkey Hybrid)
Undone
Bonemonster
Caffienatedjedi


The Long Awaited Player List
BGSF : Minecraft

Wampbit : Wampbit
th3undon3on3 : undone
saurok : saurok
Bonemonster : Bonemonster
Monkeyhybrid : superpete
tesfanner : xuerebx
The 6th : TheSmirk
Cliffworms : Cliffworms
Exorince : deviantbj
MLG_Cabbage : redelephant
Theguyinthebackcorner : Meerkat13
Povuholo : Povuholo
kerm : Faderkaka
dragon7ball7 : Boombox_
Malakthrin : Malakthrin
TeeHee:3 : RoflWaffleLolz
revolutionfilms : _tdk_
The Gate Keeper : The_Gate_Keeper
Allstarn08 : Allstarn09
Konqueror : jackjelinek
Volundarkvioa : Volundarkvioa
Capital : MC_Cabe
d4r00g : d4r00g
Meatley : Meatley
Robbio : Robbio
Gamgee : Xivai
gamemstr35 : gamemastr35
R'lyeh Liberation Front : Carlzilla
Cliffworms' Brother : Bejeur
Kinguin : Kinguin
Wolf101 : jakjakatak
Oranos : Barteh
nappa : nappa900
mrcrazy_monkey : mrcrazy_monkey
titan357 : titan357
Fracot (a friend of Wampbit)
Flowi - Arcadiex
Stivesie89 - Stivesie89
caffienatedjedi - caffienatedjedi
Ditre - Sigyl
D-11 - The_Pastmaster
WoOdElF79 - Tipsygear
Peace Bullet - DrSneakyLucario
Lord Dark - JamieEP
Nirreln - Nirreln
Terpy (tesfanner's cousin)
Nuck - Nukl
xXAntibodyXx - xXAntibodyXx
SimpsonFly - SimpsonFly
SkyShadowing - SkyShadowing
Yugemos - yugemos
Demonicpopcorn - evanempathy
Mungo0 - Mungo0
Gordstaman - dja_hel


I know I've missed several of you, this is because I simply don't know your MC usernames - post here/pm me and I'll update the list.

PM ME IF YOU HAVE THE INVINCIBILITY BUG!

Wamp, the northern border you gave me is really off. If you look closely I marked out a norther border with torches. I also wanted to control the entire peninsula. If it's an issue of size, then can you forget about the island you did give me and instead give me the rest of the peninsula?

There were no marks there when I got there, and I couldn't find a claim on it. Which makes my claim 100% valid. Or at least it will be in 16 hours.

According to your map Gamemaster claimed that area, but as far as I know he's building in I12 / J12.

Heh, thanks for marking my place Wamp :celebration:

Would like to make a quick adjustment to the map- the area I'm labeled is actually closer to Xkira's. That massive fortress is his. Mine is slightly further to the left (north?).

I like the way the map's turning out

Hopefully soon I'll have time to start properly developing Tel Undonia. Which I think I may rename to Tel Undonis.

Sorry Expresate


I was checking the safe heaven while swinning my sword (which I usually do when I'm bored and running around). You was just there in doorway.
Sorry


I hope we can fix this stupid immortality bug soon.

So I'm confused, how is one able to go to a place on the map and know the coordinates of that place in relation to the map?

The area you marked for me is no longer my area. I have since claimed the continent to the right (if you zoom in on J11 you can see a little rectangle of cobblestone where my fortress is).

Who created a border using one space between cobblestone?

I was making my border and I reached this area, so now I'll retrace back.

Okay, Exo, take Gamemastr35's area. Gamemastr, post a map with your area marked. It is yours, but I'm not going to upload another map just yet.

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/6474/fixedmap10.png

Gray Death Legion, Tel Undonia, New Mordor, Bullfrog and Antibody should form Northern Alliance.

Here's a quick adjustment to the area around my claim:

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff74/SkyShadowing/Map20101126.jpg

Okay, your new claim is accepted. I shall update it tomorrow along with the next map.

You look at the terrain around you, and you look at the map.

My territory is right at the bottom of "Kuro Dragoona's" area. I've been there since day one. Anything that can be done about this? I never thought to claim the area because I barely take up any space. You can see the little rectangle formed by my walls if you zoom in.

:cryvaultboy:

Claim not accepted. You're too near other provs. If you and Xcira are acting as a team, make a single area, and move it further inland, away from borders (basically extend your area to almost double its size moving into the middle of E8 or E9). If not Xcira will have to submit his own claim.

http://goo.gl/ADu2Z

Thanks

Ah! Is that your area? I assumed it was Kuro's - okay, Kuros territory is move up a bit and flattened. Your territory now extends below that area below and somewhat north facing.

Also, I forgot to mention, peaceful areas are green - if your are was a peaceful area please tell me to amend it.

First of all, thanks for accepting my claim.

My area (H11) is peaceful to those who come in peace. For now at least, eventually the entire Imperium Empire will be closed off to everyone except allies and traders. That won't happen for a while though. Nevermind, if we can't change our status then the Imperium Empire will be a red zone. This does not mean that we are aggressive, it just means that we'd prefer it if you stay out of our land if you haven't been invited.


EDIT: It was F9 on the old grid, now it's H11. Same location though.

What are the pro's and con's of a peaceful area? I've never decided.

:hugs: Come build with me? <3


Tel Undonis is peaceful