I envisioned building a server that would focus on players working towards building towns and a bigger community, but I also wanted to add in some real life RPG elements. After spending months reviewing the things I did and did not like on other servers, I have come up with the plan to build a re-imagined Towny server. So with the help of a plugin developer, we are creating a custom Towny style plugin to become the heart of this server. Players will be able to claim towns based on their needs, without being restricted to square chunk shapes. Mayors will be able to invite new players to become part of their community, giving them the ability to expand the town.
-Custom coded Towny Plugin - When searching through available Towny plugins, I just couldn't find what I envisioned. So, I searched out to find someone to custom code one just for this server. Players will be able to select land claims in any shape they desire. They will not be limited to claiming MineCraft 16x16 block chunks like standard Towny plugins.
-Custom terrain - We started with EpicWorldGenerator, and edited the biome config and main world config files to give our world a very unique, custom look, gearing FAR away from vanilla MineCraft terrain.
-Economy - We are using Essentials Eco to start the economy on this server. Down the road we will be introducing several elements to give you a more real life feel to how you manage your money, such as, banking system, stock market, companies.
-Taxes - Each town will be able to implement a tax system, charging players who own land a monthly tax. This way, towns can build up their finances to help fund future development and expansion of their town limits.
-NoTP - To give the server a more real life feeling, we will use roads and a railway system to transport between towns, markets and the spawn. We will have a main railroad system with stations/junctions along the main line where we will be able to build railways directly into your town. This way you can easily visit the main spawn, the server market or neighbouring towns.
-Shops - We will use a simple shop plugin (such as showcase) to give players the ability to set up shops in their towns. This way you can set up a trading system with neighbouring towns to help each of you make more money to survive in the game.
-Server Market - We will have a main server market, to help players get started. As the shops in individual towns grow, we will remove items from the main market, making it easier for players to make money, trade with neighbouring towns, and keep the economy between players.
-Diseases - To add to the real life RPG feel we have added diseases to the game. From a broken leg to pox, cholera to swamp fever, you may find yourself in a sticky situation but have no fear, we will be selling the remedies to these diseases in the market.
January 29 / 2017: We have now hired a builder. They have been added to our server and construction of our spawn is under way. Our custom Towny plugin is still being built, but I am REALLY hoping it will be done soon, and we can get on with beta testing the plugin. The train system is nearly complete. I have build the main train station hub near where spawn will be. I have also built tracks that run from the centre to the edge of the map, 4 tracks, north, south, east and west. Along each track I have put in a few temporary junctions making it easier for new players to stop along the way and look for a new spot to build their town. To see more of our development progress check out our Trello page (link at the top) I also hope to have more news to come your guys' way soon, but not a lot has happened lately. Make sure to subscribe here as we will be giving more info closer to our release date. And the first few players to join will get a nice "Early Joiner" surprise. Something as a thank you for joining our server. Stay tuned.
January 12 / 2017: World has been officially generated. I believe what we have come up with is very nice and we are going to stick with it. Currently I am working on building the main rail station. Right now we are also trying to find some experienced builders to help build our spawn area. If you are interested, check out our there for builders HERE.
January 8 / 2017: After a few months of researching, I am pleased to announce our idea is finally coming into fruition. I have spent a lot of time checking out other servers, adding/configuring plugins on my server, and researching other plugins, to finally find what I wanted to do. My main idea started with making a Towny style server. My biggest beef with Towny was the fact that when you claimed land, you are restricted to the 16x16 chunks, and it seems like theres way too many commands involved when it comes to dealing with your town. I wanted to start with finding a way for players to be able to select land similarly to how the GriefPrevention plugin works. Using a shovel you click on the first then second corner of your land. Originally I was going to just use GP but thought it wouldn't work out exactly how I imagined. So I bit the bullet and sought out a java plugin developer who is currently creating the Towny plugin for me. This plugin will be CUSTOM coded and used solely on this server. After a bunch of emails back and forth we have agreed upon a system that will truly make this server unlike any other Towny server out there. I am super excited for this to really get off the ground, because this is exactly the type of server I have been looking for.
This section we will post a list of things we want to add to the server in the future. Obviously we can only develop based on what the server can afford.
-Town bank/mayoral system - This will be built into the Towny plugin, but we aim to add onto it as we see fit.
-Countries - Each country would have its own government/laws
-Vehicles - We want to give players more options to move around the world. We do have a railway system, but offering more life like travel options will make this server more fun and interactive.
-Businesses/Companies - I would like to implement a system that would give players the ability to set up companies in their towns. They could use this to hire employees to help them do work, which in turn would allow other players to make money, along with the company itself making money.
-Medical Profession - Currently in the game, you are not able to craft remedies and cures for the harmful diseases. We are working on a way, that players can EARN the ability to craft remedies. If everyone has the ability to easily craft these items, it makes it kinda pointless. Think about real life, you get sick, you go to the doctor. But some people/companies will privately make cures and sell them to others for a profit. So we want to make a system like this that works in everyones favour.
This server is still in the development phase, but we wanted to get the word out now to build up a following of players who will want to join once we are ready.
If you have any suggestions on other plugins/elements we should add to this server we would LOVE to hear from you. Post in the thread bellow so we can hear your awesome ideas. We truly believe this server should be all about the players on it, and not just what I want. So with the help of you, GulfHaven will truly become the server for the people!
We will do constant updates to keep MineCrafters informed on what is happening. Subscribe to this thread, follow posts, and check out the NEWS section at the bottom of this page.
You can follow our Trello page to see the status of our development process.
Once the server is released will we be working hard to expand the features based on player needs and recommendations. We want to make this server all about YOU!
A lot of work is being done on this server, and its coming along quite nicely.
Custom Towny Plugin: I have heard from the developer and the plugin is coming along quite nicely. Hoping to get a test run of it coming very soon.
Train System: I have built the main train station, the underground part at least. It functions quite well. Don't quite a bit of testing. So far I have built the North, East and South rails. They extend from the centre right to the edge of the map. I am also working on building some junctions along the way, to give new players an easy way to hop on and off the system throughout the map.
Spawn: I am still looking for builders for the spawn area, as well as the upper level of the train station. If you are interested please check out our ad for builders here.
Thanks for checking up on us, we are super excited to get this server going live, hopefully within the month.
Let us know if you have any ideas you think we should add to this server.
SPAWN: We now have hired a builder for our spawn. They are under way on creating a nice new spawn for this server.
TRAIN: The main station is done and 4 tracks have been added that extend to the edge of the map. I have added a few temp junctions which will help players hop off the train tracks and look for a suitable location for their new village.
TOWNY PLUGIN: Still a work in progress but I am hoping it should be done very soon so we can get on with beta testing.
EARLY JOINING SURPRISE: Players who follow this thread and join our server early, before the official rollout will be up for some fun surprises. So make sure to follow us and tell all your friends about us.
I am getting really excited to test out this new plugin, its going to be a super cool server.
I recommend you to look into these forum(it's for a different server) " http://www.anvilnet.com/forums/m/27835428/viewforum/5620572 ". The server owner just makes it go up and down there are almost no players on the 2L one which i want you to look about. Once you go there you'll see several 'Guides' which are the ones that are important. I think they use the Movecraft for the vehicles. If you look around it a bit and try to implement some of their ideas into your server(most important the vehicles one), then i'll be glad to join your server as a mechanic(IG). If you want to ask me questions about some of the things then send me invitation on skype: boss.of.killers
Thank you for this information.
I will definitely take a look into it
NEWS:
I have some sad news. The plugin developer I hired to build the custom Towny plugin, has given up. I am assuming, as he has stopped messaging me regarding the status of the plugin.
I see on spigot he is actively looking at other pages, so I know he is still on.
He has removed himself from our "conversation" yet did not have the decency to inform me he has stopped working on the plugin.
This saddens me as I was getting very excited for making this server.
I will continue to seek out another developer to help build this plugin, until then, this server will be put on hold.
NEWS:
I have some sad news. The plugin developer I hired to build the custom Towny plugin, has given up. I am assuming, as he has stopped messaging me regarding the status of the plugin.
I see on spigot he is actively looking at other pages, so I know he is still on.
He has removed himself from our "conversation" yet did not have the decency to inform me he has stopped working on the plugin.
This saddens me as I was getting very excited for making this server.
I will continue to seek out another developer to help build this plugin, until then, this server will be put on hold.
I envisioned building a server that would focus on players working towards building towns and a bigger community, but I also wanted to add in some real life RPG elements. After spending months reviewing the things I did and did not like on other servers, I have come up with the plan to build a re-imagined Towny server. So with the help of a plugin developer, we are creating a custom Towny style plugin to become the heart of this server. Players will be able to claim towns based on their needs, without being restricted to square chunk shapes. Mayors will be able to invite new players to become part of their community, giving them the ability to expand the town.
January 29 / 2017: We have now hired a builder. They have been added to our server and construction of our spawn is under way. Our custom Towny plugin is still being built, but I am REALLY hoping it will be done soon, and we can get on with beta testing the plugin. The train system is nearly complete. I have build the main train station hub near where spawn will be. I have also built tracks that run from the centre to the edge of the map, 4 tracks, north, south, east and west. Along each track I have put in a few temporary junctions making it easier for new players to stop along the way and look for a new spot to build their town. To see more of our development progress check out our Trello page (link at the top) I also hope to have more news to come your guys' way soon, but not a lot has happened lately. Make sure to subscribe here as we will be giving more info closer to our release date. And the first few players to join will get a nice "Early Joiner" surprise. Something as a thank you for joining our server. Stay tuned.
January 12 / 2017: World has been officially generated. I believe what we have come up with is very nice and we are going to stick with it. Currently I am working on building the main rail station. Right now we are also trying to find some experienced builders to help build our spawn area. If you are interested, check out our there for builders HERE.
January 8 / 2017: After a few months of researching, I am pleased to announce our idea is finally coming into fruition. I have spent a lot of time checking out other servers, adding/configuring plugins on my server, and researching other plugins, to finally find what I wanted to do. My main idea started with making a Towny style server. My biggest beef with Towny was the fact that when you claimed land, you are restricted to the 16x16 chunks, and it seems like theres way too many commands involved when it comes to dealing with your town. I wanted to start with finding a way for players to be able to select land similarly to how the GriefPrevention plugin works. Using a shovel you click on the first then second corner of your land. Originally I was going to just use GP but thought it wouldn't work out exactly how I imagined. So I bit the bullet and sought out a java plugin developer who is currently creating the Towny plugin for me. This plugin will be CUSTOM coded and used solely on this server. After a bunch of emails back and forth we have agreed upon a system that will truly make this server unlike any other Towny server out there. I am super excited for this to really get off the ground, because this is exactly the type of server I have been looking for.
This section we will post a list of things we want to add to the server in the future. Obviously we can only develop based on what the server can afford.
-Town bank/mayoral system - This will be built into the Towny plugin, but we aim to add onto it as we see fit.
-Countries - Each country would have its own government/laws
-Vehicles - We want to give players more options to move around the world. We do have a railway system, but offering more life like travel options will make this server more fun and interactive.
-Businesses/Companies - I would like to implement a system that would give players the ability to set up companies in their towns. They could use this to hire employees to help them do work, which in turn would allow other players to make money, along with the company itself making money.
-Medical Profession - Currently in the game, you are not able to craft remedies and cures for the harmful diseases. We are working on a way, that players can EARN the ability to craft remedies. If everyone has the ability to easily craft these items, it makes it kinda pointless. Think about real life, you get sick, you go to the doctor. But some people/companies will privately make cures and sell them to others for a profit. So we want to make a system like this that works in everyones favour.
This server is still in the development phase, but we wanted to get the word out now to build up a following of players who will want to join once we are ready.
If you have any suggestions on other plugins/elements we should add to this server we would LOVE to hear from you. Post in the thread bellow so we can hear your awesome ideas. We truly believe this server should be all about the players on it, and not just what I want. So with the help of you, GulfHaven will truly become the server for the people!
We will do constant updates to keep MineCrafters informed on what is happening. Subscribe to this thread, follow posts, and check out the NEWS section at the bottom of this page.
You can follow our Trello page to see the status of our development process.
Once the server is released will we be working hard to expand the features based on player needs and recommendations. We want to make this server all about YOU!
Just got a wold file finally opened up.
Just checking out the terrain and making sure its good for this server, and making sure it generated how its supposed to.
Soon I will post an ad to hire builders.
I decided I really am not a great builder and I should probably get some players who are really good builders to help build our new Spawn area
Stay tuned for more info
CALLING ALL BUILDERS
Today I posted in the server recruitment forum for builders.
If you are interested in helping this server do some building before it is released, please follow this link
Builder Application
Thank you for your interest
-Shane
PROGRESS
We are making great progress.
The main world has been generated. World border has been set and filled.
I am working on building the main rail station as well as 4 main railroads which run north, south, east and west.
We are looking for some experienced builders to help build our main Spawn area.
If you are interested in helping out, check out or forum post HERE
If you feel you are a great builder, and want to show your creative side on our server, let us know by filling out the application.
PROGRESS
A lot of work is being done on this server, and its coming along quite nicely.
Custom Towny Plugin: I have heard from the developer and the plugin is coming along quite nicely. Hoping to get a test run of it coming very soon.
Train System: I have built the main train station, the underground part at least. It functions quite well. Don't quite a bit of testing. So far I have built the North, East and South rails. They extend from the centre right to the edge of the map. I am also working on building some junctions along the way, to give new players an easy way to hop on and off the system throughout the map.
Spawn: I am still looking for builders for the spawn area, as well as the upper level of the train station. If you are interested please check out our ad for builders here.
Thanks for checking up on us, we are super excited to get this server going live, hopefully within the month.
Let us know if you have any ideas you think we should add to this server.
UPDATE:
SPAWN: We now have hired a builder for our spawn. They are under way on creating a nice new spawn for this server.
TRAIN: The main station is done and 4 tracks have been added that extend to the edge of the map. I have added a few temp junctions which will help players hop off the train tracks and look for a suitable location for their new village.
TOWNY PLUGIN: Still a work in progress but I am hoping it should be done very soon so we can get on with beta testing.
EARLY JOINING SURPRISE: Players who follow this thread and join our server early, before the official rollout will be up for some fun surprises. So make sure to follow us and tell all your friends about us.
I am getting really excited to test out this new plugin, its going to be a super cool server.
Stay tuned
-Shane
Thank you for this information.
I will definitely take a look into it
NEWS:
I have some sad news. The plugin developer I hired to build the custom Towny plugin, has given up. I am assuming, as he has stopped messaging me regarding the status of the plugin.
I see on spigot he is actively looking at other pages, so I know he is still on.
He has removed himself from our "conversation" yet did not have the decency to inform me he has stopped working on the plugin.
This saddens me as I was getting very excited for making this server.
I will continue to seek out another developer to help build this plugin, until then, this server will be put on hold.
NEWS:
I have some sad news. The plugin developer I hired to build the custom Towny plugin, has given up. I am assuming, as he has stopped messaging me regarding the status of the plugin.
I see on spigot he is actively looking at other pages, so I know he is still on.
He has removed himself from our "conversation" yet did not have the decency to inform me he has stopped working on the plugin.
This saddens me as I was getting very excited for making this server.
I will continue to seek out another developer to help build this plugin, until then, this server will be put on hold.