BGSF Minecraft

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/maps/mapcurrent.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
Minecraft Homepage
http://www.minecraftwiki.net/wiki/Minecraft_Wiki
http://www.minecraftforum.net/
http://forum.hey0.net/index.php

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: 88.198.17.4:25500

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

So do we get a new map soon? :hubbahubba:

Another new map? My name isnt on the whitelist

Blahberry.
Shifty.

I seen you in game. What the hell do you mean it's not on the white list?

Oh lol I see now.

I was sooo blind then...

Well I have been on my friend's server for the past few days and our project that we are working on is enough to make you guys drool. Anyhow as my main job to do for the project is to get lots and lots of cobblestone. Most likely gone over 10,000 placed in the building and give a few more days and we will be done with it. Oh yea my friend also made a sponge bob statue as well. It is pretty beast. I am kinda disappointed that I haven't found any diamond in singleplayer yet. Also , I downloaded the "Brown and Bloom" texture pack. It looks quite pretty .

Yeah, a new map would be good so we can see how our little world is progressing.

This is why I love Deadmau5.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n48muBG5KHw&feature=player_embedded#!

Yes, Minecraft related. Jump to 1:34.

My ears! That was horrid. But yay! Bacon!

I don't know how exactly the requests work, but I'd like to sign on for permission to join up with the groups if I may.

You have to pm Wampbit your minecraft username.

Thanks Suffca.

The Grand Fighting Arena of Mordor is now complete!

Those brave enough (or foolish enough) to risk their lives may enter there in battle. Winners will receive their choice of a diamond or gold block, losers will receive death. :chaos: And yes, in this arena, you face real death. They'll be no nancy pancy "I want cookies, milk and a nice massage before and after each fight" in MY arena! :flame:

Claiming K-7... Again...

Ignore above post, someone was already there. Just moving with gamgee.

Pftt... we all know tht the Shadowvia arena is the only TRUE arena.

Also expect a tourney to come up where all can fight and/or watch the epic it fights where the winners advance up the latter eliminating the weak souls to claim victory, gold, honour and fame. While the losers return to a shallow grave or spawn. And between battles the rich can enjoy nice cooked game in the lounge while the commoners/ fighters enjoy a drink and entertainment or possibly a brawl at the bar or admire the many architectural designs that truely show off the pure might and ingenuity of the southern alliance. For it was mined out in the shadowvia, had sand brought in from the new annexed desert, which was refined with coal from the great mines of moria. The hottest lava was brought in from evans place, while the fine wood was chopped down outside of Jedis fort. And of course the rock solid iron doors that protect it come from the rich xkira.

Apparently, nobody has seen the Survival Arena at BlockTec.... except GDL and Gamgee.....

You'll have to show it to me sometime bone.

Okay I can confirm what Shifty said. We're pooling resources ect. So how big does our border get? I'm thinking this is what would happen. Crap forgot to add Shifty's name to the territory. But this is a rough copy anyways. Wamp has to update the official map anyway if he agrees. http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/6726/mapcurrentupdate.jpg

*Logs onto Minecraft for the first time in days*

*Looks at beach*

Well, now I know why SimpsonFly wanted a new map >_>

True, size of that thing is just massive. Too bad you build it in middle of nowhere

Minecraft will hit beta on december 20th

so if you haven't bought it yet, go do it now because when it hits beta it will double in price.

and by double I mean it will go up from 9.95 EUR to 14.95 EUR.





[censored]es don't know about my math

Awesome!

Oh yea I am liking this. And now I have to get back to working on the plus falls.

Have you bought the game fishy? You've got a couple of days left...