Server Update
BRooNiE 18 Jan : 05:23
After a few of trialing the bukkit mod, we're ready to move on to try implement common features (/kit, /give, /warp etc and groups).
After a few of trialing the bukkit mod, we're ready to move on to try implement common features (/kit, /give, /warp etc and groups).
The map will remain on the temporary one until testing has completed. As bugs such as chunks corrupting and being regenerated are being reported.
The map will remain on the temporary one until testing has completed. As bugs such as chunks corrupting and being regenerated are being reported.
The Bukkit Team will TRY and update hMod
BRooNiE 14 Jan : 14:24
Although people have already been under the impression that we pledged to keep hMod up to date, this isn't the case.
Although people have already been under the impression that we pledged to keep hMod up to date, this isn't the case. Prior to this announcement, we had not stated anywhere that we would be maintaining hMod and anyone believing otherwise was mistaken. However, we do recognise the predicament we've put server admins in as hey0 has announced that hMod is essentially no more, and Bukkit is not ready for public consumption yet.
As such, some of us - if not the entire team - will be trying to update hMod so that you guys aren't left in the dark without a server mod to use. We never intended to shut everyone out with our early announcement - we were just looking to drum up support from plugin authors so that we had things ready. We can honestly say that we did not anticipate the project blowing up with this much activity and interest this quickly, like it did.
[Source: http://forums.bukkit.org/threads/the-bukkit-team-will-try-and-update-hmod.433/]
As such, some of us - if not the entire team - will be trying to update hMod so that you guys aren't left in the dark without a server mod to use. We never intended to shut everyone out with our early announcement - we were just looking to drum up support from plugin authors so that we had things ready. We can honestly say that we did not anticipate the project blowing up with this much activity and interest this quickly, like it did.
[Source: http://forums.bukkit.org/threads/the-bukkit-team-will-try-and-update-hmod.433/]
Minecraft Update - Major Issue
BRooNiE 13 Jan : 23:04
After we all thought we had gotten rid of the nullpointerexception issue popping up, its back again.
After we all thought we had gotten rid of the nullpointerexception issue popping up, its back again.
We're currently trying to root out the cause (we're not running ANY server modifications, pure vanilla!) and if you have anything to contribute about the issue, let me or a mod know.
Thanks
We're currently trying to root out the cause (we're not running ANY server modifications, pure vanilla!) and if you have anything to contribute about the issue, let me or a mod know.
Thanks
Shiny New Server! oooOOOooo
BRooNiE 13 Jan : 10:14
As you may or (if you haven't been online in the past few days) not of noticed, we've got a new IP address!
As you may or (if you haven't been online in the past few days) not of noticed, we've got a new IP address!
This is simply due to, thats right you guessed it! Us obtaining a new server!
So whats so great about this new server:
Have fun!
This is simply due to, thats right you guessed it! Us obtaining a new server!
So whats so great about this new server:
- Faster
- Restarts now have a downtime of only 3 minutes (Instead of 45-60!)
- Restarts extended 3x! Now every 24 hours!
- Less Lag!
- More Playerslots!
- More Fun!
Have fun!
Just to clear some things up.
BRooNiE 10 Jan : 00:01
This weekend, we are moving to a new server.
This weekend, we are moving to a new server.
To clarify, we'll be keeping the map and everything else.
All that is of interest and that will affect you, is if you connect via IP address.
If you connect via the IP address, you will need to use the new one posted here. All those who connect via server.crazy-fools.co.uk will be unaffected.
To clarify, we'll be keeping the map and everything else.
All that is of interest and that will affect you, is if you connect via IP address.
If you connect via the IP address, you will need to use the new one posted here. All those who connect via server.crazy-fools.co.uk will be unaffected.
Please Name Your Builds
BRooNiE 05 Jan : 17:14
Hello, and Good-Day.
Hello, and Good-Day.
I would like to ask you to place a sign upon the build with your name on it. In fact do that a few times. This way we know who owns it and..This way we can ban people thieving from your chests faster or spend less time wondering if you actually own it.
Please, not only does it save us time, but it reduces the time the thief spends in your house.
Thankyou,
Aconan
[Submitted by Mulan]
I would like to ask you to place a sign upon the build with your name on it. In fact do that a few times. This way we know who owns it and..This way we can ban people thieving from your chests faster or spend less time wondering if you actually own it.
Please, not only does it save us time, but it reduces the time the thief spends in your house.
Thankyou,
Aconan
[Submitted by Mulan]
Wow - its been a while!
BRooNiE 30 Dec : 20:38
Well after a long absense of a official news post on the website, I think its about time we had one.
Well after a long absense of a official news post on the website, I think its about time we had one.
As always, I'd like to thank the following users for their donations to the server:
Azrialx
Sgt_Blinky
zasadata
Tetsuoken
TacoWentHa
Zachkenobi7
NiGHTM4R3
Rihibs
shinryuukai
timboland
Thank you! Its your donations which help keep the server going!
In Minecraft related news, your no doubt aware that Minecraft is now in Beta, whilst it hasn't brought any game-play related features, its helped secure duping and hacking of inventories. Woo!
As well as this has been positive in the Minecraft area, modding tools and their plugins have had to take a couple of steps back - especially in the chest protection / honeytrap area on the CFUK plugin, aswell as other popular moderator tools. We are working to get this fixed as quickly as possible.
In other 'broken-things' news, the cartograph is slightly out-of-date. Something has appeared to have gone wrong in the updating part which I'm looking into and going to fix as soon as possible. This should let the newest structures appear again.
On the topic of chest protection - its coming. Whilst I could do a cheap fix (capsulation methods around a chest is popular on some servers) I'd rather do something which works basicly at a click of a button. I do have an idea which I have to run a few tests first. The clue is here is that it's NOT chest protection, but rather something else that WILL protect your belongings. (And because of its nature, will have to limit to donators.) The fun fact here, nobody but myself knows what it is! However, if the tests appear to be successful, it could WORK and may add a new element to the server.
Honeypot Chest traps will also be back soon due to their effectiveness, unforutantly the move over to serverside inventory has messed a few things up, and when I have a chunk of spare time I'll look into recoding them. On the subject of time, I do have my Cisco exam coming up, so I may/may not be as active in delivering updates to the plugin and/or appearing on the server.
I'd like to also take this oppurtunity to deliver a message to those who are setting up their server. I have no problem with you going away from CF | UK and setting up your own community. Yes its fun, and enjoyable as well as being stressful. However I must stress I cannot help you set up your server and will not be able to answer questions. Its not I have anything against you, I just simply don't have the time. So to save yourself time, go to the official minecraft forums, which have plenty of guides in setting up your own server.
I've also had a small number of users interested in making their own plugins too, whilst again, I can't help you write a whole plugin, theres a community for that too, and theirs also a useful guide to making your own plugins right here --> http://forum.hey0.net/showthread.php?tid=317 Again, I can't give you any help on the subject, but the forums I've pointed you to are usually good at giving help on making own plugins. And hey, perhaps if their good enough and useful to the server, I might even implement them
In news for donators, we might be switching a couple of things around in the future, some of you might be getting annoyed at the fact the servers full alot of the time, and whilst yes I thank you for your time, I'll see if I can add a couple of slots for donators+ only. Other changes will be coming to donators rights aswell soon, so watch out!
In recent poll news too, it seemed a close battle between whether the community wanted player slots, or mobs. Whilst the servers at 20 player slots and mobs on (expect one natural, can you guess?) I would like to extend the player slots a little higher, and hopefully this will be possible once I get a little more steady income coming in AKA a new job. The current poll online (Build vs Survival) seems the majority want a survial based server (with second being a bit of both) if the trend continues, I'll take up discussions with helpers and mods of how we can swing towards that perfect type of server for which the majority of you would be happy to play in.
In unrelated news, we've hit the 1,000 member milestone! (1,150 just now) and still growing! I'd like to thank every one of you for registering, and playing on our server if you have, and hope you enjoy your stay!
[Submitted by BRooNiE]
As always, I'd like to thank the following users for their donations to the server:
Azrialx
Sgt_Blinky
zasadata
Tetsuoken
TacoWentHa
Zachkenobi7
NiGHTM4R3
Rihibs
shinryuukai
timboland
Thank you! Its your donations which help keep the server going!
In Minecraft related news, your no doubt aware that Minecraft is now in Beta, whilst it hasn't brought any game-play related features, its helped secure duping and hacking of inventories. Woo!
As well as this has been positive in the Minecraft area, modding tools and their plugins have had to take a couple of steps back - especially in the chest protection / honeytrap area on the CFUK plugin, aswell as other popular moderator tools. We are working to get this fixed as quickly as possible.
In other 'broken-things' news, the cartograph is slightly out-of-date. Something has appeared to have gone wrong in the updating part which I'm looking into and going to fix as soon as possible. This should let the newest structures appear again.
On the topic of chest protection - its coming. Whilst I could do a cheap fix (capsulation methods around a chest is popular on some servers) I'd rather do something which works basicly at a click of a button. I do have an idea which I have to run a few tests first. The clue is here is that it's NOT chest protection, but rather something else that WILL protect your belongings. (And because of its nature, will have to limit to donators.) The fun fact here, nobody but myself knows what it is! However, if the tests appear to be successful, it could WORK and may add a new element to the server.
Honeypot Chest traps will also be back soon due to their effectiveness, unforutantly the move over to serverside inventory has messed a few things up, and when I have a chunk of spare time I'll look into recoding them. On the subject of time, I do have my Cisco exam coming up, so I may/may not be as active in delivering updates to the plugin and/or appearing on the server.
I'd like to also take this oppurtunity to deliver a message to those who are setting up their server. I have no problem with you going away from CF | UK and setting up your own community. Yes its fun, and enjoyable as well as being stressful. However I must stress I cannot help you set up your server and will not be able to answer questions. Its not I have anything against you, I just simply don't have the time. So to save yourself time, go to the official minecraft forums, which have plenty of guides in setting up your own server.
I've also had a small number of users interested in making their own plugins too, whilst again, I can't help you write a whole plugin, theres a community for that too, and theirs also a useful guide to making your own plugins right here --> http://forum.hey0.net/showthread.php?tid=317 Again, I can't give you any help on the subject, but the forums I've pointed you to are usually good at giving help on making own plugins. And hey, perhaps if their good enough and useful to the server, I might even implement them
In news for donators, we might be switching a couple of things around in the future, some of you might be getting annoyed at the fact the servers full alot of the time, and whilst yes I thank you for your time, I'll see if I can add a couple of slots for donators+ only. Other changes will be coming to donators rights aswell soon, so watch out!
In recent poll news too, it seemed a close battle between whether the community wanted player slots, or mobs. Whilst the servers at 20 player slots and mobs on (expect one natural, can you guess?) I would like to extend the player slots a little higher, and hopefully this will be possible once I get a little more steady income coming in AKA a new job. The current poll online (Build vs Survival) seems the majority want a survial based server (with second being a bit of both) if the trend continues, I'll take up discussions with helpers and mods of how we can swing towards that perfect type of server for which the majority of you would be happy to play in.
In unrelated news, we've hit the 1,000 member milestone! (1,150 just now) and still growing! I'd like to thank every one of you for registering, and playing on our server if you have, and hope you enjoy your stay!
[Submitted by BRooNiE]