Main world mechanics have changed, please check the website for more info.
Overview
This server is a mostly-vanilla server, set on hard difficulty, and with a twist...
The sun has gone missing.
As you spawn you are given your first few seeds and a weapon. Torches are your only reliable source of light, and the monsters spawn 24/7.
Rules
Rules are simple. Use your uncommon sense.
1. PvP is active a short distance away from spawn
While this means anyone is fair game at any time, try to refrain from harrassing less experienced players to the point that they can't even play the game.
2. Stealing is allowed
In fact, it's encouraged. If you leave your base unprotected, just remember that every step outside is another risk, and your items are an easy way for others to defend themselves.
3. Griefing is allowed
If your victim loses their home, it gives you the advantage for them to no longer have shelter. However, try to recognize art for what it is and respect that. If someone spends 3 or 4 days building a scale model of the Enterprise as their base, you COULD smother it in lava, but your reputation means a lot when it comes to making allies in the world. NOTE: If your enterprise is destroyed, do not go running to an admin, as the perp hasn't broken a rule. However, other players on the server may very well call a truce to hunt down the blasphemer together.
4. Keep chat language tasteful
This should be a no-brainer. We all get upset in multiplayer games, but an endless stream of profanity isn't helping anyone. You won't be banned for the occasional "damn" or "crap", but that immature, trolling string of rage will get you banned, first temporarily then permanently.
5. Racism or Sexism is STRICTLY forbidden
Racism or Sexism is STRICTLY forbidden
Racism or Sexism is STRICTLY forbidden
6. Don't ask for OP or free items
This is survival, pure and simple. As the server grows you will be told if staff is needed. Your starter kit should get you to a safe place, but if you lose it you may not get another. TP requests will only be considered if you're wearing a pair of cement shoes and are stuck.
Server Info
Population
Currently the server supports up to six players at a time. If the server is full when you try to join wait a while and try again. This post, as well as the MotD will be updated once the server is running smoothly with more connections
Whitelist
There is no whitelist as of posting. If a player breaks the rules they will be banned, and with only six slots on the server, a whitelist is impractical. After expansion, either a whitelist or builder group will be implemented.
Plugins
As stated above, this server is mostly vanilla. The following plugins are active:
Essentials: For admin purposes and ease of use AlwaysDay: Controls the day/night cycle. Is set so the world is constantly in the "night" state WorldEdit and WorldGuard: Again, admin purposes and spawn protection
Server IP: 198.24.138.154:25746
Additional Info
As the server is brand new, player feedback is extremely important. If any problems are noticed, please feel free to either tell the staff (Currently only me, LeoLupin), send a message to me on this site, or post a reply on this thread.
Lag issues, connection issues, problems with spawn, and inventory issues are most important to get the server running the way it should. For example, initial spawn should give players a stone sword and 4 seeds.
While I'm not looking for staff early on, as the server expands and gains more users I will be looking to the players who have been part of the server longer and were more helpful to me, as well as helping new players, before I recruit from the forums.
And with that, I welcome you all to Seeds of Despair!
Due to popular demand, the main world has been set on a normal day/night cycle until bukkit updates and admin presence allow for more expansion and multiple game modes.
Gameplay is now mostly vanilla, with the exception of those with rank.
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Disarming innocent people does not protect innocent people.
Main world mechanics have changed, please check the website for more info.
Overview
This server is a mostly-vanilla server, set on hard difficulty, and with a twist...
The sun has gone missing.
As you spawn you are given your first few seeds and a weapon. Torches are your only reliable source of light, and the monsters spawn 24/7.
Rules
Rules are simple. Use your uncommon sense.
1. PvP is active a short distance away from spawn
While this means anyone is fair game at any time, try to refrain from harrassing less experienced players to the point that they can't even play the game.
2. Stealing is allowed
In fact, it's encouraged. If you leave your base unprotected, just remember that every step outside is another risk, and your items are an easy way for others to defend themselves.
3. Griefing is allowed
If your victim loses their home, it gives you the advantage for them to no longer have shelter. However, try to recognize art for what it is and respect that. If someone spends 3 or 4 days building a scale model of the Enterprise as their base, you COULD smother it in lava, but your reputation means a lot when it comes to making allies in the world.
NOTE: If your enterprise is destroyed, do not go running to an admin, as the perp hasn't broken a rule. However, other players on the server may very well call a truce to hunt down the blasphemer together.
4. Keep chat language tasteful
This should be a no-brainer. We all get upset in multiplayer games, but an endless stream of profanity isn't helping anyone. You won't be banned for the occasional "damn" or "crap", but that immature, trolling string of rage will get you banned, first temporarily then permanently.
5. Racism or Sexism is STRICTLY forbidden
Racism or Sexism is STRICTLY forbidden
Racism or Sexism is STRICTLY forbidden
6. Don't ask for OP or free items
This is survival, pure and simple. As the server grows you will be told if staff is needed. Your starter kit should get you to a safe place, but if you lose it you may not get another. TP requests will only be considered if you're wearing a pair of cement shoes and are stuck.
Server Info
Population
Currently the server supports up to six players at a time. If the server is full when you try to join wait a while and try again. This post, as well as the MotD will be updated once the server is running smoothly with more connections
Whitelist
There is no whitelist as of posting. If a player breaks the rules they will be banned, and with only six slots on the server, a whitelist is impractical. After expansion, either a whitelist or builder group will be implemented.
Plugins
As stated above, this server is mostly vanilla. The following plugins are active:
Essentials: For admin purposes and ease of use
AlwaysDay: Controls the day/night cycle. Is set so the world is constantly in the "night" state
WorldEdit and WorldGuard: Again, admin purposes and spawn protection
Server IP: 198.24.138.154:25746
Additional Info
As the server is brand new, player feedback is extremely important. If any problems are noticed, please feel free to either tell the staff (Currently only me, LeoLupin), send a message to me on this site, or post a reply on this thread.
Lag issues, connection issues, problems with spawn, and inventory issues are most important to get the server running the way it should. For example, initial spawn should give players a stone sword and 4 seeds.
While I'm not looking for staff early on, as the server expands and gains more users I will be looking to the players who have been part of the server longer and were more helpful to me, as well as helping new players, before I recruit from the forums.
And with that, I welcome you all to Seeds of Despair!
Registering on the site provides players with the rank, which gives access to the /home and /sethome commands, as well as a new in-game shop!
Gameplay is now mostly vanilla, with the exception of those with rank.