Well Valk not posting so your gonna have it done by me!
Welcome to the forums, servers, and most importantly, community!
Just a quick few pointers:
[lingo?]
Apart from the occasional indulgance in internet speak (lol.) there isn't much here,
the only ones that I can think of are:
Admin: Administrator, owner of the server (Sgt.Spike)
Mod: Moderator, like an admin with less powers, there to help when Spike isn't around.
VIP: Very Important person, gained by donating $15.00 (€11.00 or £9.00)
Griefer: The people who gain enjoyment from destroying other peoples hard-worked structures.
Hacker: Someone who uses client-side mods to gain advantages over players, such as items, fast moving, etc.
[rules]
http://www.minecraftcc.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=53
These are the build server rules. Obey them and we will get on fine.
http://www.minecraftcc.com/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=480
PvP server rules.
This is in the rules already, but some people still miss out on it, so for good measure:
If an admin asks you to cooperate, DO. Mods are not invulnerable gods that you must
never harm, but when they need you to do something, please try and comply as best
within your limits, attacking a mod when they require your help is a banable offense.
[useful links]
Aside from the most useful link, the rules, there are a few others.
Sgt.Spike is god:
http://www.minecraftcc.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=379
The best spam ever:
http://www.minecraftcc.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=994
Find us everywhere:
http://www.minecraftcc.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=391
Central hub of activity:
http://www.minecraftcc.com/viewforum.php?f=9
[want someone banned?]
http://www.minecraftcc.com/viewforum.php?f=11
Remember, this is NOT a "this guy annoyed me, ban pl0x" thread, this is for actual
rule breakers, hackers, and general gits, don't over-do it.
Important: have proof. Sgt.Spike can't/won't ban someone on trust alone (usually, although I try not to take words out of his mouth.) Try get a screenshot of the conversation if the rule-breaker is swearing, or a screenshot of the hacker if someone's hacking. However, if the target is suspect using hacks to get items, call on a mod in-game or using the chatbox on the forums and s/he'll check it out.
Screenshots are taken by pressing f2, and can be found in %appdata%\.minecraft\screenshots on windows machines.
I'm unsure about where it's saved to on a Mac, if you have an idea please feel free to share.
[been banned?]
http://www.minecraftcc.com/viewforum.php?f=25
Lets hope you never end up here.
Make sure to make your post clear, giving such details as who banned you, where you were,
what might have caused the ban, the time, the date, and your in-game name.
Try not to use shortisms, you wouldn't say "lol unban pl0x" in the same way you wouldn't
say "lol let me out of jail pl0x".
SgtSpike said:
BE TRUTHFUL. It's pretty easy to tell when someone is trying to cover up and make themselves look good. Don't think that the mods don't communicate with each other. If you have the slightest mistruth in your statement, your chances for having your appeal granted go down dramatically.
The more details, the better. While I don't want to see a novel, knowing why you believe you were banned is essential.
[donate?]
Donating costs $15.00, €11.00, or £9.00 (source source), it's a one-time payment and funds go to upgrading the
very same server. Spike puts a lot of work into the server, the forums, and admining the entire thing, and there's still benefits to be had!
@Your very own special blue name on servers AND forums!
@up to 3 Private warps on PvP, and up to 5 on build!
@A warm fuzzy feeling!
@Permanent Reserved slot!
@Access to top-secret top-awesome cities.
@Secured underground vault for VIPs on the Build server (uses one of your private warps, but can't be broken into)
@Access to the VIP section on the forum!
@Admins can Teleport you to fellow members at any time (with their permission)!
Donate link:
http://www.minecraftcc.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=8
[some people have oddly coloured names]
Indeed they do.
Grey: Normal member, but still awesome.
Blue: VIP, Donator to the server
Dark Green: server Mod on a two-week testing period
Light green: Full server mod, has responsibility and can ban, silence, and kick.
Red: Full-blown, full-monty administrator, has access to just about everything, and can do just about anything.
[I need some items, but I don't want to hack and can't seem to find any of it]
http://www.minecraftcc.com/viewforum.php?f=21
Your problems are solved in that link, there you can make arrangements to trade items and advertise anything you're selling.
[I perfer PvP though...]
http://www.minecraftcc.com/viewforum.php?f=33
all your PvP needs in one thread.
[I'm a budding genius with limitless ideas for the server and/or forums, to improve it and make things easier]
Then you are more then welcome here:
http://www.minecraftcc.com/viewforum.php?f=13
[I like the idea of redstone circuits, but I don't know where to get started or where to learn more about it]
Ah redstone, how I love thee.
Globey, Valkorian, Blorby, and l33tphreak all do redstone circuitry a lot on the build server.
globey said:
I know I'm available for helping people [with redstone]
As am I. If you need any help ask us and we'll see if we're nearby.
If you're really starting off, these links will help:
Your basic tutorial and logic-gates:
http://www.minecraftwiki.net/wiki/Redstone_circuits
more in-depth tutorial:
http://www.minecraftforum.net/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=25695
For posting your redstone creations and links to Redstone Simulator:
http://www.minecraftcc.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=599
[I am of the talkative nature]
Minecraft.cc has a special Ventrillo server for those who enjoy talking, there are players from both servers, so feel free to visit
Details:
http://www.minecraftcc.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=170
Download:
http://www.ventrilo.com/download.php
And now, a word from the ingenius geniuses that are the admins, mods, VIPs, and Regs
of play.minecraft.
On Items:
SgtSpike said:
Trust me - if people know that there are good treasures inside, they will mine through a hundred blocks of obsidian to get to it.
On Bans:
oliverw92 said:
Bans are like puppies - they are for life, not just christmas
On Building:
everyone said:
The farther away from spawn you are, the less likely you'll be griefed.
On Chest Protect:
SgtSpike said:
There will be no chest-protect on the servers, because people tend to place chests in the open relying on chest-protect to save it from
griefers, however if/when chest-protect breaks all their valuables are out in the open. Keeping CP off encourages hiding chests.
On people
W8in said: ↑
people are overrated
On being a Mod:
ultimateironman said:
A lot of people want to be a mod for the same reason that a lot of people want to be cops.
"ohhhh, i want to be able to ban ppl!" ≠a good Mod
"ohhhh, i want to be able to shoot ppl!" ≠a good Cop
Again, welcome to the forums, and the community, well done on reading this far down.
Enjoy your stay!
Valk if your reading this I guess you sensed right, competition.
