Server Concept

[Mobley 113]

I know that PArc Minecraft is only in early days and I'm not seriously suggesting this as a mode for implementation any time soon, but I just wanted to run the idea past people here for feedback to the idea

 

Currently, PArc Minecraft has a creative server, an SMP server and an Equestria (i.e. roleplay) server. Discounting the creative server, this leaves us with:

 

1. Equestria server - Great for roleplay, but static in terms of player construction.
2. SMP server - Some amazing building and good roleplay, but it's not governed by any overall unifying factors.

What I have in mind is a server which exists in the middle ground between these two. It would possibly have the following attributes:

 

1. A unifying lore, not necessarily a direct port of Equestria (we have a server for that already) but that wouldn't stop it being MLP:FiM related.
2. SMP aspects: enemies, hunger, no flying (unless race specific) etc.
3. Players can buy plots/build property in the 'countryside' or purchase housing in player-built (but heavily designed) cities that serve as the hubs of the server: Everyone is entitled to start off with a basic 'shack' in a city. Built housing has to conform to area aesthetics (e.g. a 'Norse' themed village would not have a sandstone tower in it.)
4. Mining/resource gathering highly regulated. Profession-based plugins. A respawning community mine/lumber area.
5. Non-instance, required RP: All RP has lasting consequences.
6. (Optional) If it was an MLP-related lore, all characters would be OCs for fairness.

 

That's the basics of it. I don't know of any examples of over servers which still operate something like this at present, though these ideas are largely based off a server called 'Mel-Lenxia' which shut down years ago but was one of the best RP experiences I ever had.

 

So what do you guys think? I think it would be a lot of work, maybe too much, but practicalities aside, what do you think of the core idea?

Edited August 21, 2015 by Mobley

[Mobley 113]

I'm just going to give this a gentle bump. If it helps, and a mod thinks it would be better discussed in another section of the forum, I would be happy for it to be moved

[Tiberius 92]

I know that PArc Minecraft is only in early days and I'm not seriously suggesting this as a mode for implementation any time soon, but I just wanted to run the idea past people here for feedback to the idea

 

Currently, PArc Minecraft has a creative server, an SMP server and an Equestria (i.e. roleplay) server. Discounting the creative server, this leaves us with:

 

1. Equestria server - Great for roleplay, but static in terms of player construction.
2. SMP server - Some amazing building and good roleplay, but it's not governed by any overall unifying factors.

What I have in mind is a server which exists in the middle ground between these two. It would possibly have the following attributes:

 

1. A unifying lore, not necessarily a direct port of Equestria (we have a server for that already) but that wouldn't stop it being MLP:FiM related.
2. SMP aspects: enemies, hunger, no flying (unless race specific) etc.
3. Players can buy plots/build property in the 'countryside' or purchase housing in player-built (but heavily designed) cities that serve as the hubs of the server: Everyone is entitled to start off with a basic 'shack' in a city. Built housing has to conform to area aesthetics (e.g. a 'Norse' themed village would not have a sandstone tower in it.)
4. Mining/resource gathering highly regulated. Profession-based plugins. A respawning community mine/lumber area.
5. Non-instance, required RP: All RP has lasting consequences.
6. (Optional) If it was an MLP-related lore, all characters would be OCs for fairness.

 

That's the basics of it. I don't know of any examples of over servers which still operate something like this at present, though these ideas are largely based off a server called 'Mel-Lenxia' which shut down years ago but was one of the best RP experiences I ever had.

 

So what do you guys think? I think it would be a lot of work, maybe too much, but practicalities aside, what do you think of the core idea?

 

Saying PArc Minecraft is in its early days is not entirely accurate as the server is from ponymc a server that has been around for a few years,

These staff with green names: Doragon, Cadance and Foxy have the most experience of all the staff on the server.

 

Since poniverse has taken over the staff from the old server and poniverse are adjusting to the change with plans for the future,

Im not allowed to disclose any of the plans because i am not sure if they will be applied.

 

All i can say is, we have plans for the server . . .

wait until you see the big changes and reply back if you have any ideas :3

[Mobley 113]

Saying PArc Minecraft is in its early days is not entirely accurate as the server is from ponymc a server that has been around for a few years,

These staff with green names: Doragon, Cadance and Foxy have the most experience of all the staff on the server.

 

Since poniverse has taken over the staff from the old server and poniverse are adjusting to the change with plans for the future,

Im not allowed to disclose any of the plans because i am not sure if they will be applied.

 

All i can say is, we have plans for the server . . .

wait until you see the big changes and reply back if you have any ideas :3

Ooh, exciting much! I look forward to whatever might be in store. I was sort of aware that ponymc had existed prior, I just meant that I'm sure the staff had their hands full with the transfer to look seriously at something like this. I will keep beady eyes on the PArc news

[Gold shock 1]

Does Anypony know whats up with the minecraft server? I can't connect, Is it maintenance?

[Tiberius 92]

Does Anypony know whats up with the minecraft server? I can't connect, Is it maintenance?

 

nope, or at least i havent heard of any maintenance.

 

 are you using the correct ip? play.poniarcade.com

and can you connect to other server's?

[Gold shock 1]

oh sorry i forgot to post another reply that was gonna say "Never mind I figured out the problem"