The Meaning of Life, the Universe, and Everything.
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Welcome to Gradial, a brand new world ready to be colonized!
This server has been private for a weekend, with two admin building up the initial settlements. We started out with a true Survival experience: only using what we worked for, no spawning. Several hours of sheer Survival gameplay started this world. Eventually, in anticipation of a public opening, we started spawning stuff to quickly get some basic infrastructure going.
and a few administrative/world-building plugins. (Note: None of these plugins belong to me, and all due credit belongs to the respective creators. Great work, I say.)
Our current structures are protected and (mostly) completely safe from monsters. These areas are meant as a starting point for other players to go out and build their own settlements! Every player (on request) will be given a small area (Cuboid) in which to do what they please, and choose their own settings. Anything outside these areas is fair game to anyone. There are no rules regarding territory or resources. In addition, PvP is enabled and monsters are out in full force!
If you can build up a respectable area and keep it steady, we can talk about expanding the protection and making a permanent addition to the map!
Come be a part of Gradial's history in Minecraft!
The IP address is: 75.142.174.85
Server is currently: OFFLINE
Hours are typically 5 PM to 12 AM on weekdays, GMT-6, weekends vary but are generally much more open.
Please note that this server is NOT 24/7. Therefore, to keep up to date on the server's current status, please add me on Steam (Rayne Mercury or raynemercury) or Skype (rayne-mercury). If I am online, chances are the server is as well. I'll try to keep this post updated as well.
Quick links to topics covered in this thread:
The Meaning of Life, the Universe, and Everything.
Join Date:
12/14/2010
Posts:
43
Minecraft:
Rayne
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Quick start-up guide (so I don't have to explain everything over and over in-game, heh):
The Spawn Beach area is safe and protected. The building nearby contains a workbench, furnace, and chest. Near the ladder is a lift to the Spawn Beach SkyStation, in which is only one rail-line that leads to PrMy Fortress. The rails are powered by minecart boosters. You want make sure the cart that is on its own track is sitting next to the corner. Please refer to the following page to learn how boosters work: http://www.minecraftwiki.net/wiki/Booster#One-way_auto-reset_.28leveled_and_omnidirectional.29
That is the most common type of booster present on this map.
To use the minecarts, make sure the booster is set up correctly, then place a cart on the actual track (if there's already one there, use it). Climb inside the cart by right-clicking, then left-click in the direction you need to go. Be careful not to left-click once rolling, or you'll lose your momentum!
The minecart system is kind of unstable at the moment. You're welcome to try it if you can get your hands on a minecart, though.
Other than that, go out, build up your arsenal, and find a place to settle! When you know where you want your permanent Cuboid to be (a small area owned and governed by you), let an admin know (Rayne or Drake) and we'll head over to you.
PrMy Fortress is a safe haven, where you are automatically healed while within the walls. It is a good spot to start from. Just outside the fort is the Community Storehouse, where you can find items donated by others and make your own donations. Please consider donating when you are able, to help out newcomers.
Type /help for a list of commands. You can also use /help # to choose different pages in the list. Note: I don't know what that help list looks like for the average player, so some commands in there may or may not work for you.
IMPORTANT: While there are very few rules regarding conduct outside of safe areas, hacks or cheats of any kind will NOT be tolerated. First exhibition will result in an immediate kick. You can reconnect, but if you're caught again, it's a ban.
Sidenote: Not responding at all to any attempts at communication is a surefire way to raise suspicion. For this, you will always be issued a kick warning before the actual kick happens. It's multiplayer, be social!
The Meaning of Life, the Universe, and Everything.
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When I said Flint and Steel wasn't disallowed, that didn't mean I wanted you to go destroy protected areas.
Before the server comes back up again, I will be implementing WorldGuard and EVERY action producing fire will be logged and reported to admin. This will not go unchecked. Do NOT waste your time on my server if your only intention is to disrupt the flow of gameplay, however clever you thought you were in doing this.
The Meaning of Life, the Universe, and Everything.
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Server is now protected by WorldGuard. Quick overview of the rules:
No client-side hacks or mods are allowed. If it lets you fly, spawn items, edit the world, or do anything you couldn't do in plain Survival, don't play with it on this server. This is to keep things fair amongst all players, so everyone has equal opportunity when it comes to gathering resources and building structures. It's all about player ingenuity, not who has the best hardware/software.
Any item normally craftable in Survival is allowed. That means both the ingredients and the crafted items must be an official part of the game.
Use of items that are dangerous to protected areas of the server will be logged and admins will be notified. This does not mean you are not allowed to use them, just that we'll know when and where you did. You are not allowed to use them to circumvent protected Cuboids in the server. You'll only be wasting your own time in doing so.
The Meaning of Life, the Universe, and Everything.
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The server's /sethome command has been modified. Normal players may now only have their home set to any point in their own Cuboid(s). The home must be set by an admin or moderator. The /home command will work as before, but should only ever point to a location owned by the player. In addition, players will now respawn at their home location upon death. To get back to the default Spawn Beach area, use /globalspawn.
The Meaning of Life, the Universe, and Everything.
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The Expansion Process
... Or how to get more territory
When you decide you're ready to expand your territory, either by increasing the size of your current Cuboid or claiming a new one entirely, speak to a staff member (admin or mod). We will designate a certain block that you must hide in your current Cuboid area. When you say you're ready, we will transfer the contents of your chests to a safe location and save a backup of your Cuboid. The following dawn, a group of staff and/or volunteers will storm your Cuboid. The Cuboid's properties will be temporarily modified during this event to allow PvP and probably turn off mobs. Will probably restrict access to only pre-designated participants, so no one else can enter the area and disturb the trial.
Objectives
The attacking team's objective is to find that block and get it outside your Cuboid. If this happens before dusk, you will have lost. Thus, your objective is to prevent us from finding and taking that block!
Equipment
The attackers will be armed with stone tools and swords, and leather or no armor. They will also carry a limited amount of food.
The defenders can use anything they've gathered and built up themselves. You can get help from other players, but remember that the attackers' team size will be based on the amount of defenders.
Winning Conditions
The defenders win if:
-The time reaches sunset.
-The attackers declare forfeit.
The attackers win if:
-Someone places the target block in a location outside the Cuboid. Staff will measure the placement with a wooden sword to ensure it is outside.
-The Cuboid owner(s) declare forfeit.
If the defenders win:
The Cuboid will be restored to the state it was in before the trial. Chest contents will then be restored. Cuboid tags will be returned to what they were, and then we will begin process of either expanding current Cuboid or designating a new one.
If the attackers win:
The Cuboid will be restored to the state it was in before the trial. Chest contents will then be restored. Cuboid tags will be returned to what they were, and then we will all go about our business as usual. There will be some time limit before you can try again. Use that time to better prepare.
Death and Respawning
When you die during this trial, you will drop what you are carrying and respawn at Spawn Beach. Your home teleport will be set to a spot just outside the Cuboid, and you will have to start from there to get back to the fight. This is the same for both attackers and defenders. Thus, if you can quickly eliminate the entire enemy team you'll have some time to rebuild if defending or search if attacking.
This system might serve as the basis for a Capture the Flag arena, in which teams can compete for prizes. It may also evolve into a system by which players can attempt to capture other Cuboids. Time will tell.
This server has been private for a weekend, with two admin building up the initial settlements. We started out with a true Survival experience: only using what we worked for, no spawning. Several hours of sheer Survival gameplay started this world. Eventually, in anticipation of a public opening, we started spawning stuff to quickly get some basic infrastructure going.
Installed hMod plugins:
ChatChannels, CraftBook, CuboidPlugin, LeafDropper, WorldGuard
and a few administrative/world-building plugins. (Note: None of these plugins belong to me, and all due credit belongs to the respective creators. Great work, I say.)Our current structures are protected and (mostly) completely safe from monsters. These areas are meant as a starting point for other players to go out and build their own settlements! Every player (on request) will be given a small area (Cuboid) in which to do what they please, and choose their own settings. Anything outside these areas is fair game to anyone. There are no rules regarding territory or resources. In addition, PvP is enabled and monsters are out in full force!
If you can build up a respectable area and keep it steady, we can talk about expanding the protection and making a permanent addition to the map!
Come be a part of Gradial's history in Minecraft!
The IP address is: 75.142.174.85
Server is currently: OFFLINE
Hours are typically 5 PM to 12 AM on weekdays, GMT-6, weekends vary but are generally much more open.
Please note that this server is NOT 24/7. Therefore, to keep up to date on the server's current status, please add me on Steam (Rayne Mercury or raynemercury) or Skype (rayne-mercury). If I am online, chances are the server is as well. I'll try to keep this post updated as well.
Quick links to topics covered in this thread:
NEW Map of Gradial: http://www.minecraftforum.net/viewtopic.php?f=1014&t=105338&p=1569696#p1569696
Quick Start-up Guide: http://www.minecraftforum.net/viewtopic.php?f=1014&t=105338&p=1608675#p1562796
Rules: http://www.minecraftforum.net/viewtopic.php?f=1014&t=105338&p=1608675#p1596338
Home teleport: http://www.minecraftforum.net/viewtopic.php?f=1014&t=105338&p=1608675#p1605989
The Expansion Process: http://www.minecraftforum.net/viewtopic.php?f=1014&t=105338&p=1608675#p1608675
The Spawn Beach area is safe and protected. The building nearby contains a workbench, furnace, and chest. Near the ladder is a lift to the Spawn Beach SkyStation, in which is only one rail-line that leads to PrMy Fortress. The rails are powered by minecart boosters. You want make sure the cart that is on its own track is sitting next to the corner. Please refer to the following page to learn how boosters work: http://www.minecraftwiki.net/wiki/Booster#One-way_auto-reset_.28leveled_and_omnidirectional.29
That is the most common type of booster present on this map.
To use the minecarts, make sure the booster is set up correctly, then place a cart on the actual track (if there's already one there, use it). Climb inside the cart by right-clicking, then left-click in the direction you need to go. Be careful not to left-click once rolling, or you'll lose your momentum!
The minecart system is kind of unstable at the moment. You're welcome to try it if you can get your hands on a minecart, though.
Other than that, go out, build up your arsenal, and find a place to settle! When you know where you want your permanent Cuboid to be (a small area owned and governed by you), let an admin know (Rayne or Drake) and we'll head over to you.
PrMy Fortress is a safe haven, where you are automatically healed while within the walls. It is a good spot to start from. Just outside the fort is the Community Storehouse, where you can find items donated by others and make your own donations. Please consider donating when you are able, to help out newcomers.
Type /help for a list of commands. You can also use /help # to choose different pages in the list. Note: I don't know what that help list looks like for the average player, so some commands in there may or may not work for you.
IMPORTANT: While there are very few rules regarding conduct outside of safe areas, hacks or cheats of any kind will NOT be tolerated. First exhibition will result in an immediate kick. You can reconnect, but if you're caught again, it's a ban.
Sidenote: Not responding at all to any attempts at communication is a surefire way to raise suspicion. For this, you will always be issued a kick warning before the actual kick happens. It's multiplayer, be social!
Use /ch to change which channel you're typing into.
/ch [g, help, l]
For example, "/ch g" would put you in Global chat, while "/ch help" would put you in the Help channel. L is local, only people near you can hear you.
First official map! So far, only staff-owned locations are shown. To get a label on this map, you'll have to win the Expansion trial!
Before the server comes back up again, I will be implementing WorldGuard and EVERY action producing fire will be logged and reported to admin. This will not go unchecked. Do NOT waste your time on my server if your only intention is to disrupt the flow of gameplay, however clever you thought you were in doing this.
No client-side hacks or mods are allowed. If it lets you fly, spawn items, edit the world, or do anything you couldn't do in plain Survival, don't play with it on this server. This is to keep things fair amongst all players, so everyone has equal opportunity when it comes to gathering resources and building structures. It's all about player ingenuity, not who has the best hardware/software.
Any item normally craftable in Survival is allowed. That means both the ingredients and the crafted items must be an official part of the game.
Use of items that are dangerous to protected areas of the server will be logged and admins will be notified. This does not mean you are not allowed to use them, just that we'll know when and where you did. You are not allowed to use them to circumvent protected Cuboids in the server. You'll only be wasting your own time in doing so.
... Or how to get more territory
When you decide you're ready to expand your territory, either by increasing the size of your current Cuboid or claiming a new one entirely, speak to a staff member (admin or mod). We will designate a certain block that you must hide in your current Cuboid area. When you say you're ready, we will transfer the contents of your chests to a safe location and save a backup of your Cuboid. The following dawn, a group of staff and/or volunteers will storm your Cuboid. The Cuboid's properties will be temporarily modified during this event to allow PvP and probably turn off mobs. Will probably restrict access to only pre-designated participants, so no one else can enter the area and disturb the trial.
Objectives
The attacking team's objective is to find that block and get it outside your Cuboid. If this happens before dusk, you will have lost. Thus, your objective is to prevent us from finding and taking that block!
Equipment
The attackers will be armed with stone tools and swords, and leather or no armor. They will also carry a limited amount of food.
The defenders can use anything they've gathered and built up themselves. You can get help from other players, but remember that the attackers' team size will be based on the amount of defenders.
Winning Conditions
The defenders win if:
-The time reaches sunset.
-The attackers declare forfeit.
The attackers win if:
-Someone places the target block in a location outside the Cuboid. Staff will measure the placement with a wooden sword to ensure it is outside.
-The Cuboid owner(s) declare forfeit.
If the defenders win:
The Cuboid will be restored to the state it was in before the trial. Chest contents will then be restored. Cuboid tags will be returned to what they were, and then we will begin process of either expanding current Cuboid or designating a new one.
If the attackers win:
The Cuboid will be restored to the state it was in before the trial. Chest contents will then be restored. Cuboid tags will be returned to what they were, and then we will all go about our business as usual. There will be some time limit before you can try again. Use that time to better prepare.
Death and Respawning
When you die during this trial, you will drop what you are carrying and respawn at Spawn Beach. Your home teleport will be set to a spot just outside the Cuboid, and you will have to start from there to get back to the fight. This is the same for both attackers and defenders. Thus, if you can quickly eliminate the entire enemy team you'll have some time to rebuild if defending or search if attacking.
This system might serve as the basis for a Capture the Flag arena, in which teams can compete for prizes. It may also evolve into a system by which players can attempt to capture other Cuboids. Time will tell.
http://www.minecraftforum.net/viewtopic.php?f=1014&t=105338&p=1569696#p1569696