In Chinese and Japanese lore, the Phoenix is the symbol of the imperial household, particularly the empress. It represents fire, the sun, justice, obedience, and fidelity. This creature, called Hō-ō, only appears during the beginning of a new era or during times of great peace and prosperity (which depends on the legend) at which time it comes down from the heavens to do good works among the humans. Note that this Asian Phoenix is not the same as the Arabian-Western Phoenix. The Phoenix found in Greece and Egypt is the one associated with solitary living and rebirth through flames.
In the same lore, the Dragon is the symbol of spring, the element wood (and sometimes water), the virtue propriety, and imperial power, especially the emperor. It is the controller of rain and tempests, bringer of wealth and fortune, and is a shape shifter. Dragons are rarely malevolent. Although fearsome and powerful, dragons are equally considered just and benevolent.
The Phoenix and Dragon are often depicted as enemies, for the Dragon represents the element wood, while the Phoenix signifies the element fire. However, they're also often depicted working together. The Dragon is the male counterpart to the female Phoenix, and together they symbolize both conflict and wedded bliss -- the emperor (dragon) and the empress (phoenix). They fight for power over the other, but are benevolent and kind to those whom they protect.
In war there is rarely a 'good' side and a 'bad' side. In most wars, fools kill other fools for foolish causes on behalf of other fools. Take Homer's Illiad. The Trojans and Greeks fight for roughly a decade. Why? Because one fools stole another fools wife; these fools just happened to be royal fools. These are the most tragic wars. Life torn apart for no reason. Not for values to be shown nor justice to be done, just to take care of a personal matter.
That's why I chose the idea of the ancient Asian Phoenix and Dragon. Neither is evil; both are good. Yet in war with each other for who knows what reason. Tragic wars add depth to a story; it adds meaning and a moral to a story which was created because it had no meaning and moral in the beginning.
Wow thank you =D. I really like the time, effort, and detail you put into your post! I just have to figure out which group should be which (without making anybody to angry). I also have to recode some thing so I will try to implement that tonight =D.
Yeah this server is prob best Ive come across yet, Granted you can't pvp yet but that is a blessing in disguise, because seeing it is the building your base stage, there would be nothing more irritating then making a gigantic beautiful structure, then you walk around to the opposite side to see half of it missing then getting killed from some random guy on the opposite faction. Only been playing on it for a few days and so far everybody (Cept for couple lavaspamers) is really nice and helpful, Even the opposite team will help ya out or have a conversations so if that's not friendly i do not know what is.
So far only admins i have seen/spoken to is Puddin1 and Saegma(Seriously i have been wondering is your name from smegma?) and they are pretty cool, friendly, helpful and easy to talk to, and if you are wondering who the hell i am, well this is my alias my In-game name is "NickBrahz" Also wondering seeing minecraft site is down, if their is a back-way entrance into your serv?
Edit: And for the long ass post about the 2 new team names/background, yeh they are pretty sweet and descriptive but IMO 2 Chinese-ish teams seems kinda boring, would be better if one of them was something completely different to the other (Hence why they are fighting) Like a Russian one.
yeah the names are going to be difficult.... I think I will put up a poll on this page to see what you guys really want.
The server is actually still up. I have no idea if you can connect to it while the site is down but feel free to try. The server will stay online (like always). So as soon as minecraft is back online, so will the server. =D
Yeah, as far is i know it's working now as i just logged into the server, and the main site works for me and a few others have also posted they have, so can ya please log in because im alone on the map and bored (Pref a DM :tongue.gif:)
You guys are more than welcome to join the server and I have no problem at all if you are all on the same faction. As long as you guys follow the rules of the serve there will be no problem at all. So treat the people in your faction as if they are part of your clan. =D
Edit: And for the long ass post about the 2 new team names/background, yeh they are pretty sweet and descriptive but IMO 2 Chinese-ish teams seems kinda boring, would be better if one of them was something completely different to the other (Hence why they are fighting) Like a Russian one.
If you feel like creating names and descriptions, by all means go ahead. However, as it stands, mine is the only one with any real thought put into it. If you feel something else should be implemented, I'd love to see what you're thinking. I always thought tragic wars were more poetic.
Sorry about the down time, apparently something went wrong while I was sleeping. You should be able to connect now =D
About the team names. Please post all your ideas hear... NOW!!! I will be making a poll tomorrow with all the ideas in it. If your idea is not mentioned hear on this thread (A name for BOTH sides and a description) It wont have a good chance of being implemented. So make sure it is hear by tomorrow. ;D
So hate to post this again but is the server down or something atm because at first i couldn't connect, then i got in, then 5 mins later i got disconnected now im getting that same Timed out message, can anybody else connect or has this problem?
Wow thank you =D. I really like the time, effort, and detail you put into your post! I just have to figure out which group should be which (without making anybody to angry). I also have to recode some thing so I will try to implement that tonight =D.
So far only admins i have seen/spoken to is Puddin1 and Saegma(Seriously i have been wondering is your name from smegma?) and they are pretty cool, friendly, helpful and easy to talk to, and if you are wondering who the hell i am, well this is my alias my In-game name is "NickBrahz" Also wondering seeing minecraft site is down, if their is a back-way entrance into your serv?
Edit: And for the long ass post about the 2 new team names/background, yeh they are pretty sweet and descriptive but IMO 2 Chinese-ish teams seems kinda boring, would be better if one of them was something completely different to the other (Hence why they are fighting) Like a Russian one.
The server is actually still up. I have no idea if you can connect to it while the site is down but feel free to try. The server will stay online (like always). So as soon as minecraft is back online, so will the server. =D
ROTA?
viewtopic.php?f=31&t=20271&p=369504#p369504
You guys are more than welcome to join the server and I have no problem at all if you are all on the same faction. As long as you guys follow the rules of the serve there will be no problem at all. So treat the people in your faction as if they are part of your clan. =D
If you feel like creating names and descriptions, by all means go ahead. However, as it stands, mine is the only one with any real thought put into it. If you feel something else should be implemented, I'd love to see what you're thinking. I always thought tragic wars were more poetic.
About the team names. Please post all your ideas hear... NOW!!! I will be making a poll tomorrow with all the ideas in it. If your idea is not mentioned hear on this thread (A name for BOTH sides and a description) It wont have a good chance of being implemented. So make sure it is hear by tomorrow. ;D
My IP is different now because I never made it static, also everything I ever port forwarded is gone :/. The server should be back in a few minutes.