[thoughts] LFE Minecraft Beta Server (with conclusions)

[Som1Lse]

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Well, some might have seen the poll in my sig about the Minecraft Alpha Server.
Currently only one voted for Yes (Alectric).
And there are no votes for No (but who would vote for that anyway?).

As a lot of people like that game I thought there might be some on LFE and thus I got to the idea of creating one, but I wanted to hear your thoughts first.

The basic idea of the poll was to collect some information on different subjects and thus basing my decisions on them.

We got one more vote for yes so I guess I will choose to make a server then. I won't however be able to keep it online 24/7 as it runs from my main computer (which also handles a private classic server (iCraft), a WAMP (Windows, Apache, MySQL, PHP) as well as serving as my gaming and programming computer).
Before I set everything up I want to know your ideas for the server like the rules and what kind of server it should be.
I decided to use the official software as the alternatives aren't as suited for Minecraft as it and the only real alternative (hMod/hey0) is kinda bugged (crashes when sand falls).

So my general thoughts so far are, that the server is generally for people on LFE.
New as well as old members.
In order to get the IP address of the server you should send me a PM in which you should include your player name, and then I will send the IP to connect to the server.

The rules I thought of so far are:

1. You have to follow the LFE rules, breaking them will result in a ban.
   
2. You have to actually have bought the game. Support the developer., Say no to piracy. (I don't actually know if you can play multiplayer with an illegally downloaded version, I actually doubt it a lot, but just in case).
   

I thought of two ways of playing the game:

1. PvP: Its player versus players.
   Meaning that you can attack other players, make alliances and have to reach the ultimate goal: Being the last one/team standing.
   A player is declared dead when his spawn is ruined (example lava is placed on it, so he can't escape).
   If you are dead others can revive you by fixing your spawn again.
   Remember that you are free to do whatever you want, be that griefing an opponents structure or breaking a deal with another player.
   In this case I will be nothing but a normal player with no special abilities.
   
2. Building: We build stuff and help each other.
   Meaning that we will help each other, and constructions will be the main goal.
   The main goal is building, building and building.
   In this case I will be a server OP administrating the server and prevent griefing.
   

After some time I've come to a few conclusions.
At the moment I won't be able to host a server, because our internetconnection is too slow (30/2 just isn't enough) however we most likely move "soon" and we will get a faster internetconnection (30/30).
My computer has 6 GB of ram, 3 cores and more than a terabyte of harddisk space so it is definitely capable of running a decent server.

In order to join the server you will need 2 things:

1. A LFE account. Without it you can't join the server, however I might allow people to join as guests. (unable to alter the world in any way but they can view the server and look at the creations)
   
2. A paid Minecraft account (without it there is simply no Minecraft anyway)
   

I've settled on a building server since most people seemed to like it, however that doesn't mean that I won't allow people to fight. PvP will definitely be on. (more on that later)

The server software thingy (which one to use) has also been fixed.
I've settled on using Bukkit which is good enough for me.
The plugins I think of using so far are:

• WorldGuard
  
• WorldEdit
  
• VoxelSniper
  
• MultiVerse
  
• VoxelPort
  
• CommandBook
  
• Permissions
  
• iChat
  
• War
  

In order to use WorldEdit/VoxelSniper/VoxelPort/War you will have to:

1. Be registered on LFE for some time.
   In order to prevent griefers.
   There is no definite time.
   
2. Be somewhat active.
   In order to prevent griefers.
   Simply have a few posts in your post count (decent posts only)
   
3. A decent reputation.
   With this I don't mean the reputation system.
   It's simply don't be a spammer.
   

The rules are simple: (If you break a rule don't worry too much. You will be warned before any kind of ban. Thus if you don't know that you are breaking a rule, you will have some time to react when you are told. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS)

1. Follow the LFE rules.
   
2. Don't grief.
   
3. Don't overuse the PvP.
   

I might have anti-PvP zones.

So I've decided to make a testrun.
Connect to [myipaddress]:2165 in order to join the server for a testrun.
Contact me on LFE to get permission to build. (you have to tell me your Minecraft username)

A few screens of the spawn:

[Magnamancy]

I can't vote in your thing for whatever reason.

PvP sounds kewl enough, I heard MP damage is currently in developement,
but at the moment my internet access is pretty limited so idk if I'd be there
anyway. :/

[SirFrog]

I tried to vote in that poll, but it wouldn't work.

I'd like a building server, I'm not that fond of Minecraft's fighting system. Though Snowball-fights would be incredibly awesome.

[Som1Lse]

I can't vote in your thing for whatever reason.

I tried to vote in that poll, but it wouldn't work.

Dang it, now I need to make sure everyone can vote in it.
Made a tutorial: (luckily I still got a trial of Camtasia)

If you follow the instructions in the video correctly then try to tell where the poll fails.

PvP sounds kewl enough, I heard MP damage is currently in developement,

Not only in development but actually working (still kinda buggy though).

but at the moment my internet access is pretty limited so idk if I'd be there
anyway. :/

Nooooooooooooooooooh.

I'd like a building server, I'm not that fond of Minecraft's fighting system.

All right.
Thought my preference is the PvP.

Though Snowball-fights would be incredibly awesome.

We could always build a stadium in a building server.
The rules don't forbid fighting for fun.

[Ascor]

I would love to have a building server.
Sadly i cant purchase Minecraft cause i dont have paypal

[Som1Lse]

I would love to have a building server.

OK.

Sadly i cant purchase Minecraft cause i dont have paypal

I didn't need a PayPal account in order to purchase it.
My mom just typed in her card information and bam, previum account (and 9.95€ poorer)

I added a poll. (signature)
I will count every vote from it, and only from it.
If you have problems with voting please tell me so I can fix it.
Also don't forget about the tutorial video.

[Ascor]

Yeah credit card is another thing.
Another thing i dont have.

[Som1Lse]

Yeah credit card is another thing.
Another thing i dont have.

Parents.

[Marshall]

Parents can be are a pain sometimes all the time

@v but they give very unwillingly. better if you can make at least some of your own

Alectric edited this post 12-01-2010 09:36 PM because:

but parents have money :P

[Som1Lse]

Parents can be are a pain sometimes all the time

Yes.
But you can be just as annoying, untill that they finally choose to buy it.

@v but they give very unwillingly. better if you can make at least some of your own

Who said they were supposed to give?
They pay with their credit card.
Afterwards you pay them with your money.