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://img508.imageshack.us/img508/8302/updatedmap3.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 within 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.

Look on the map:

A Green Zone is a protected zone. These zones have no pvp and no stealing. Players claiming a Green Zone cannot PVP in their zone, unless defending it, and cannot steal from other zones. Players caught stealing from other zones that have claimed a Green Zone will have their zones redacted from Green to Red, permanently.


A Red Zone is the opposite of a Green Zone. Standard griefing rules still apply.

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.minecraftwiki.net/wiki/Main_Page
http://www.minecraftforum.net/index.php
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
Undone
Bonemonster ( All Hail The Great One)
Mrtankjump
Saurok
Povuholo
RoflWaffleLolz
Suffca
SimpsonFly
Caffienatedjedi



List of those poor souls that Minecraft has devoured.
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
Mrtankjump - Mrtankjump
Bullfrog - Volpper
Slashcross9 - SlashcrossXD
shadowmere123 - BronzeGolanth
CarnivorClown - WillieMcBride
Kira Yamato - firebos7
Mr.E - mr_e12345
LEGOGOD - LEGOGOD
MrConner (crazy monkey's brother)
Kaitou Kid - Xkira
Shifty - Blahberry
Verlox - Verlox
Rosswell21 - KingMuffin
Charr_lessthan3 - meats sister

PM Bonemonster to be added to the list, as he is the OP this time


We aren't changing maps now. We are building the city on the current map. To clarify some confusion:

- The area will be the 3x3 grid starting at d11 and ending at f13.
- The city will be built by players, for the players and run by the players.
- Your zones are not being taken away.
- The city is a safe zone.
- The city is an optional place to live.
- More people in one area = less RAM used to load chunks = less lag.
- Roads will be constructed to each zone, with owner approval.
- Administrative constructs in the city, the walls and the roads will be built using spawned materials to make it go faster.
- The Imperial Shop sells everything now.
- Shopkeeping will be allowed in the Market District.
- Moderators will be teleporting on players randomly, like I have been doing since last month or so, as random checkups to ensure they are not griefing/stealing (where illegal).
- /home may or may not be removed, it is undecided. Reason: People just /home when in danger. This defeats the purpose of Survival multi-player
- /spawn may or may not be removed, it is undecided. Reason: ^
- New Modlist is up.

If you have a suggestion, or I have forgotten something. Post it.

NOTE: If you have previously asked me to add you to the whitelist and you fit the requirements, let me know again.

AN interesting glitch: If a mod spawns you something, and you have every inventory slot besides your helmet slot filled, that item will and up in your helmet slot and you will wear the spawned item on your head. I was going around with leaves for a head for a while.

It lasts until you remove it or you die.

The new road to Mordor is now completed for guaranteed* safe and quick access to the north and northwest. Simply turn right at the large bridge on the old northern road.

*not a guarantee

Hey Robbio... how would you like a block of lava for a face? bliviongate:

Hey bone can you add MrConner (my brother ) and xkira to the playerlist. Shify-Blahberry also has to be added

Verlox wants in.

That's probably not the best way to get in.

See, this is why text is annoying. It results in misconstrued meanings because it can't capture the voices tone.

Verlox wants in please.

Should I put some sugar on top of that?

Yes. Extra please.
Oh and you'll have to wait until BM puts you on the whitelist.

Ah, the road to diabetes never tasted so good.



Can do. The username is, big surprise, verlox.

Nice, the server really needed a city IMO.

I may as well pitch in on the city for a days work. That and I need a break from all this digging. I seen grass today and thought it was a creeper, yes it's been that long since I've been to the surface.

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/6016/updatedmap1jpg2i.jpg

The NW (bottom left) and SE (top right) walls (pink lines) are complete. SE needs a gate put in somewhere.

The South wall is the next priority. The NE wall is very much a separate area, to be linked to the main city via docks and provide an easy link to the nearest existing settlements (Antibody & mrcrazy_monkey).



I'm going off to stay with the girlfriend for a few days, so I wont be able to take part in the next stage of construction.

Minecraft > your girlfriend.


:D

I already tried playing Minecraft on her laptop, but it was too slow


EDIT: We need a new Carto map too. I didn't know how to get the world files off the server, and didn't want to break anything trying

I dun know how to do it. Only Wamp knows.

Ok, South wall is mostly done. You'll see what needs finished off.

Have fun

You guys should try genning maps with Minecraft Topographical Survey. Some neat features:
1. North is up. In Cartographer, east is up, which is counter-intuitive for the players. with north being up, new players would have an easier time interpreting the map.
2. Tells you how long it took to render the map.
3. Maps are displayed in program after rendering, and you can choose whether or not to save, rather than the program automatically saving the map and the saved version being the only way to view it.
4. It seems to be faster than cartographer.
5. More user friendly interface.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7S6o5FdYjQ&feature=player_embedded.

Does anybody else suddenly have the urge to watch South Park?

Here is a link. Worth a shot to at least try it. http://www.minecraftforum.net/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=20817

Hope the Topograph thingy works, really need an up-to-date map.

In unrelated news: Haven't been on lately, do tools still have their health renewed when dropped now? Or am I going to have to save my diamond stuff for more important projects?

Notch apparently fixed it, but his fix may be buggy.

http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/8287/javaw2011010512501654.jpg:o

http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/8724/javaw2011010512500842.jpg