Deacons Minecraft (pingazd) Server

[Deacon]

Well, anticipating the 1.8 update, I am planning on wiping the map and letting the new generator make us something.
So I figured, why not do a bit of server overhaul? I will be updating the plugins, clearing the user caches, and basically starting fresh.
Due to this fresh start, and the security measures put in place, I can confidently say we can go semi-public!
So to those of you who have never known of my server, welcome!

Note: Until bukkit comes out for 1.8, we will still be on the old map.

IP: 98.160.188.198:25565

Addons: Essentails/GroupManager (yeah, i know permissions is better. i use groupmanager, gtf offme), Colorme, BlockCantKeepUpSpam, xAuth

This server was created with the idea in mind to revolve around the original MC gameplay. I wanted it to be fun enough for old players to still do new and exciting things, but still have new players (new to MP, even new to MC) play in an environment where they can learn and be comfortable. Essentials is the perfect plugin for just this idea, so everything revolves heavily around the essentials system.


Run on my family tower, can sustain up to 10 people by choice

Server is online most of the day unless it overheats.
Server is offline whenever I think it is going to crash (which it does when the tower stay on all day).

Rules: Other than the list in game;
Don't use your hacks (i know everyone has them, just leave them off.),
Don't grief (you will be met with a ban),
Respect other players (to include racism),
Build a reasonable amount of distance from other players unless given permission by the building owner (don't forget people like to have yards.),
Read the in-game server rules.

Current players:

to be updated upon 1.8




How 2 Essentials: http://ess.khhq.net/wiki/Command_Reference
The command reference.


Ranks were totally not copied from the RND ranking system (by request, to lower confusion)
Guest (lockout) = Means what it says. Consider this the "tourist" mode; when you join by default, you have no build permissions, and must be promoted in order to build. You are free to walk around and punch chickens.
Regular = the normal playing class. Entry level, you are allowed a list of commands as below.
VIP = Basic moderator class. Command list below.
Admin = only for trusted players, access to all commands. All admins have the ability to promote, you can ask them to promote you after registration.
Owner = deacons only.

Spoiler: regular commands (click to show/hide)

builder commands which are as follows
Deacon: /colorme self
Deacon: /afk
Deacon: /back
Deacon: /balance
Deacon: /chat shout
Deacon: /compass
Deacon: /home
Deacon: /kit (builder/cartographer/weapons)
Deacon: /mail
Deacon: /mail send
Deacon: /me
Deacon: /msg
Deacon: /nick
Deacon: /pay
Deacon: /portal
Deacon: /protect
Deacon: oops, protect isn't a command
Deacon: thats the sign above the chest permission node
Deacon: /sethome
Deacon: sign permissions (link later)
Deacon: that link will explain all these too
Deacon: /suicide

Spoiler: VIP commands (click to show/hide)

Inheritance: Regular
Deacon: /colorme other
Deacon: /back
Deacon: /ban
Deacon: /banip
Deacon: /broadcast
Deacon: /delwarp
Deacon: /depth
Deacon: /eco
Deacon: /getpos
Deacon: /god
Deacon: /kick
Deacon: /kill
Deacon: /setwarp
Deacon: /time
Deacon: /togglejail
Deacon: /top
Deacon: /tp
Deacon: /tphere
Deacon: /tpo
Deacon: /tpohere
Deacon: /tppos
Deacon: /tptoggle
Deacon: /unban
Deacon: /unbanip
Deacon: /whois

To my admins, if you can't do it, theres a reason. Not gonna list the commands you have lol.


have fun

EDIT: PM me if you don't have MC

[Supertoaster]

I'ma deacon promote kthx

[Deacon]

I'ma deacon promote kthx

ohshit owner

[Repulse]

So if i wanna get promoted do i nid to apply?

[Deacon]

So if i wanna get promoted do i nid to apply?

nope
just ask, either here or ask an in-game admin if there is one.

i'll need the name you used to /register

[Repulse]

nope
just ask, either here or ask an in-game admin if there is one.

i'll need the name you used to /register

Ok

[Alphaggot]

That lava tunnel.

[This Toast]

That lava tunnel.

I didn't see that lava there. O_o

[Hotgreensoldier]

;_;

I hope I'll still have my VIP and that...Yeah.


I want to play on your server so badly T_T

[Ἆxule]

That lava tunnel.

I thought that was Tomcat's?
I was scouting and I found that along with a house.

[Alphaggot]

I thought that was Tomcat's?
I was scouting and I found that along with a house.

I built the glass house, Tomcat built the wooden house.

[Repulse]

There are some items that i dropped at the roof of my house
I dun know if  its still there
Forgot to put under protection

[Apie2]

I cant even find the server....
Its for 1.8?

[Deacon]

I cant even find the server....
Its for 1.8?

Not for 1.8 yet.
Still on 1.7.3

[Deacon]

Some changes are on the way!

Anticipating the game-changing 1.8 update, I am going to change a few things about the way we work.

Map Changes: Yes, I will be changing the map so that we have a new, 1.8-ready map to work with.
No, all your work in the old map will not be lost; I will explain in this spoiler.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

What I plan to do is; Since the new chunk generation system will make older maps look like shit, I will be making a new, 1.8 generated map. In order to keep you all from losing your hard work, I am going to upload the map in this thread, and let you download it as it was when work ceased. Then, using MCEdit, you can copy the parts of the map you want to keep. Entire castles, all the redstone and pistons, everything but your chest contents; this will be discussed later. You can then send the schematic to me, and I will paste your creations in a location of your choosing on the new map. If you do not know how to work MCEdit, I can help you or (suggested) watch a video on youtube. There are many.

Item Spawning: I realize, with the 1.8 update, that many of you would rather play in "Creative" mode, instead of "Survival". I anticipate that my main plugin, Essentials (which runs all the basic commands of the server) will have the ability to toggle. However, not having this knowledge quite yet, I am going to make a room with [Free] signs, of all the basic things you will need to build. This way, you can come into the server and build the fanciest things you can imagine, yet you will not need to be an admin to spawn these items. Those of us (us, me included) who like to play "Survival" mode, can continue to do so by simply not using the items in the item room.

Also, since in creative mode you can fly, I will be disabling the auto-kicker for flying; All other hacks are still not allowed, please leave them turned off; I do not want to have to install anti-hacking measures for only a few of us.


Administration Changes: Do not be surprised when you login and notice that your rank has been reset! As discussed above, all the items will be able to be spawned for all players through the use of signs in the new spawning room. Therefore, I will be erasing the current admins and vips, and starting over; if you wish to have your rank restored, PM me, and we will discuss what I expect from you and the administration. One day, we'll work out a system of promoting but since we're not technically public this will work.

TLDR; I will no longer be giving admin just so you can spawn things. It will be used for moderation, not favoritism.


Any and all questions will be answered, simply leave them in this thread.
If you have any other questions, feel free to ask on steam or PM me here.

Update progress: A stable build for bukkit was just released at the time of posting; I will wait until morning to try it out and update the server. Be aware; this update will likely break all plugins, and we will have to find and suffer through the bugs. Speaking of plugins, I have not yet seen any activity from the Essentials team regarding an update; depending on how broken it will be, we may be playing without it for a few days.