5. How long have you played Minecraft for?: About 10 years
6. Why would you like to join this community?: The updates with caves and cliffs has been drawing me in more and more. Would love to find somewhere to play 1.18 other than a solo world.
7. How often would you play?: Fairly often. I work Mon-Fri and can play most evenings and weekends depending on other life events.
8. Tell us a bit about yourself: Every SMP I have tried to join over the years has simply died; either due to people falling off and never coming back, or younger players just proving to be untrustworthy or incapable of getting along with others. I have generally always ended up one of the older players on a server, and I don't want my gaming to feel like babysitting. I am a volunteer firefighter and can on occasionally abruptly disappear mid gaming.
1. IGN: Saviior
2. Discord username:Saviior#8335
3. Age: 30
4. Country and timezone: USA / EST
5. How long have you played Minecraft for?: Since Beta
6. Why would you like to join this community?: Well I'm looking for a more active community and just like you I have had ideas to start my own server where people can join, make new friends, and enjoy this wonderful game.
7. How often would you play?: Maybe everyday with some breaks here and there.
8. Tell us a bit about yourself: I'm just a laid back guy who likes to explore. I also enjoy a wide variety of games. I use to be pretty good at pvp in minecraft but now I'm old xD
1. IGN: JakeButts
2. Discord username: Jake Butts#0843
3. Age: 21
4. Country and timezone: BST (GMT+1)
5. How long have you played Minecraft for?: Played beta originally, started playing properly around 1.2, mainly played tekkit to start with before enjoying the vanilla experience.
6. Why would you like to join this community?: I'd like to join a mature server with a community aspect to it, I love to play minecraft in my spare time but it's not the same when playing solo. The whitelist & 18+ requirements is a big plus for me also as it almost guarantees more maturity than the average public server.
7. How often would you play?: I would play a few times a week, in between working hours.
8. Tell us a bit about yourself: I am quite a technical person, in Minecraft I love to make farms and other redstone contraptions to bring my builds to life. Outside of Minecraft I am a recently graduated software developer working to create web applications, I spend most of my time coding.
Appreciate you considering my application, I'm happy to answer any other questions via Discord.
I've been hoping to find a nice group of people to hang out with on my favorite game, watching the Dream SMP and hermitcraft off and on makes me really want to play on a SMP server to make friends.
7. How often would you play?:
I tend to out-play most of the people I do end up playing with, commonly finding even small things about the game to continue doing like mining. I've been busy with school and work both but I tend to have a few extra hours per week.
8. Tell us a bit about yourself:
I tend to be the quiet person of the group but I tend to try to make a few friends. Most people who know me know me for being a rule-follower and an event lover. I'd love to be another friendly face on the server and stick around for the friends I plan on making here. I'd say my favorite part of Minecraft is simply enjoying the creativity and community of the people who join you, as I have a hard time playing singleplayer. Sharing the time you use to create anything even if it's just a small house is something you can't get just anywhere.
Edit: looking at the reasons for denying being the new account on the forums thing, I've had an account but didn't wanna bother guessing how to get in so signed in with google. If you want me to go find my other account or talk over discord feel free to msg me.
I also found a old server list I used to be on showing my rank on there earned through hours played and lvl of trust there: http://www.trahjensmc.com/?page_id=7
1. IGN: Alessn
2. Discord username: Sandro#8737
3. Age: 22
4. Country and timezone: Germany CEST
5. How long have you played Minecraft for?: Beta 1.6
6. Why would you like to join this community?:I just like to play Minecraft with other people. I find the online aspect of Minecraft gives the game a whole new dynamic of its own. Especially when it's on a server where you don't have to worry about things getting destroyed.
7. How often would you play?: Mostly depends on my studies. When there are exams, probably less often, but otherwise a few times a week.
8. Tell us a bit about yourself: I am currently studying computer science at an university in Germany. I am also rather technical in other aspects. I have liked video games since I was a kid. In recent years I have lost sight of them because I had a lot to do but some weeks ago I started to play Minecraft again and have had tons of fun doing so;)
Otherwise there is not much to say, I like music and iam a very social person but yeah thats basically it.
I've been looking to get back in and explore the changes from recent updates. I'd like to do some team projects.
How often would you play?:
Depending on how much I get into it, sometimes I play like it's a fulltime job.
Tell us a bit about yourself:
I'm a computer builder and I enjoy mapping things out and getting systems to work. I do alot of engineering style work which also reflects in my building. I'm pretty social and just enjoy exploring.
IGN:Discord username:Age:Country and timezone:How long have you played Minecraft for?:Why would you like to join this community?:How often would you play?:Tell us a bit about yourself:
congrats on being accepted! I accepted your invite on discord!
1. IGN: TivBiv
2. Discord username: 🌸Tiv🌸#0821
3. Age: 19
4. Country and timezone: USA, EST Timezone
5. How long have you played Minecraft for?: Started playing on the Xbox 360 in 2011 and just got hooked.
6. Why would you like to join this community?: I've been looking to make friends in the community and a place to play that isn't a minigame public server or an over-griefed survival server.
7. How often would you play?: At least once or twice a week or more. Depends on the day and energy of the week.
8. Tell us a bit about yourself: A college student that's run into the boredom of not being able to socialize. I do a lot more than just play Minecraft such as arts & crafts, storytelling, and a love for board games.
1. IGN: uglyyyboi
2. Discord username: uglyyy.boi#7673
3. Age: 18
4. Country and timezone: America, PST
5. How long have you played Minecraft for?: Right around 2013-2014
6. Why would you like to join this community?: I've always been looking for a nice SMP to join, and I'm currently in the Stoneworks server right now, and it's hard to make friends there since everyone is so focused with themselves and wars.
7. How often would you play?: I play nearly everyday, but if not everyday, it would be every other day.
8. Tell us a bit about yourself: Well I'm pretty relaxed and shy around people I don't know, but once you get to know me, I'm fairly nice and I like working with others. In game, I like building a lot since I'm not very good at it as I'm practicing giant builds daily.
I'm always on discord so if you need to reach me that is where I'll be. If you consider my application approved, I thank you much and I hope to see you on the server.
1. IGN: Ruupj
2. Discord username: Ruupj#2294
3. Age: 19
4. Country and timezone: The Netherlands, Amsterdam so GMT +1
5. How long have you played Minecraft for?: for about 8 years now
6. Why would you like to join this community?: I really don’t like playing this game solo. I think the community aspect is great since you can build, explore gather etc. With your friends.
7. How often would you play?: I would say almost every (other) day
8. Tell us a bit about yourself: I go to Uni and develop websites, I really like sports and have lots of spare time to play games
Thank you for considering my application,
Ruupj
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1. IGN: reallybadgrammar
2. Discord username: Grammar#8761
3. Age: 19
4. Country and timezone: USA, EST
5. How long have you played Minecraft for?: I've played minecraft since its initial release but more frequently so over the last six years.
6. Why would you like to join this community?: I am a fantastic builder, something that I think a Hermitcraft-like server usually enjoys. I am also competent in redstone and technical aspects of the game, and enjoy building for others as well as myself. Usually I like to create cities in SMPs where events and things of that nature can occur.
7. How often would you play?: I am able to play most days a week, dependent on my work schedule. Weekdays usually work best for me.
8. Tell us a bit about yourself: In the several SMPs that I've joined in my minecraft years, I have becmome highly trusted in all of them, not only for my skill in building, but for my team oriented mentality when creating anything in minecraft. I enjoy creating environments for other players to get more intimately involved in and that is the type of experience that I am looking to create here. I've staffed for several Minecraft Servers as well, serving as lead builder for many build teams in the past.
1. IGN: Azianfox
2. Discord username: Azianfox#8415
3. Age: 32
4. Country and timezone: USA EST
5. How long have you played Minecraft for?: 6 years
6. Why would you like to join this community?: Im looking to join a community of people that enjoy playing minecraft together as well by themselves creating awesome structures or weird contraptions with redstone. Im not much of a redstoner myself i more go for the building part but always love seeing new peoples creations
7. How often would you play?: Daily
8. Tell us a bit about yourself: Hmmmm like i said before i more of a builder than a redstoner i enjoy creating mega builds and recently started making secret areas within the giant base giving more areas that people can explore if they swing by
1. IGN: micathegamer7
2. Discord username: Mica#8063
3. Age: 25
4. Country and timezone: United States, PST/PDT
5. How long have you played Minecraft for?: 2-3 years
6. Why would you like to join this community?: I would really love to be a part of a mature community. I respect others and just want to be part of a server that has like-minded, kind, and fun adults!
7. How often would you play?: 1-5x a week, depending on schedule. Anywhere from 2-15+ hrs, again, depending on schedule and the week. Life happens.
8. Tell us a bit about yourself: I'm a dog mama, a bookworm, gamer, writer, and art lover. I've been a PC gamer since I was about 7 years old and it just stuck. Over the years, I have poured many hours into WoW, Sims 3/4, Minecraft, Stardew Valley, Halo, as well as console games like ACNH, and some indie games from steam.
1. IGN: micathegamer7
2. Discord username: Mica#8063
3. Age: 25
4. Country and timezone: United States, PST/PDT
5. How long have you played Minecraft for?: 2-3 years
6. Why would you like to join this community?: I would really love to be a part of a mature community. I respect others and just want to be part of a server that has like-minded, kind, and fun adults!
7. How often would you play?: 1-5x a week, depending on schedule. Anywhere from 2-15+ hrs, again, depending on schedule and the week. Life happens.
8. Tell us a bit about yourself: I'm a dog mama, a bookworm, gamer, writer, and art lover. I've been a PC gamer since I was about 7 years old and it just stuck. Over the years, I have poured many hours into WoW, Sims 3/4, Minecraft, Stardew Valley, Halo, as well as console games like ACNH, and some indie games from steam.
1. IGN: Azianfox
2. Discord username: Azianfox#8415
3. Age: 32
4. Country and timezone: USA EST
5. How long have you played Minecraft for?: 6 years
6. Why would you like to join this community?: Im looking to join a community of people that enjoy playing minecraft together as well by themselves creating awesome structures or weird contraptions with redstone. Im not much of a redstoner myself i more go for the building part but always love seeing new peoples creations
7. How often would you play?: Daily
8. Tell us a bit about yourself: Hmmmm like i said before i more of a builder than a redstoner i enjoy creating mega builds and recently started making secret areas within the giant base giving more areas that people can explore if they swing by
1. IGN: reallybadgrammar
2. Discord username: Grammar#8761
3. Age: 19
4. Country and timezone: USA, EST
5. How long have you played Minecraft for?: I've played minecraft since its initial release but more frequently so over the last six years.
6. Why would you like to join this community?: I am a fantastic builder, something that I think a Hermitcraft-like server usually enjoys. I am also competent in redstone and technical aspects of the game, and enjoy building for others as well as myself. Usually I like to create cities in SMPs where events and things of that nature can occur.
7. How often would you play?: I am able to play most days a week, dependent on my work schedule. Weekdays usually work best for me.
8. Tell us a bit about yourself: In the several SMPs that I've joined in my minecraft years, I have becmome highly trusted in all of them, not only for my skill in building, but for my team oriented mentality when creating anything in minecraft. I enjoy creating environments for other players to get more intimately involved in and that is the type of experience that I am looking to create here. I've staffed for several Minecraft Servers as well, serving as lead builder for many build teams in the past.
1. IGN: TivBiv
2. Discord username: 🌸Tiv🌸#0821
3. Age: 19
4. Country and timezone: USA, EST Timezone
5. How long have you played Minecraft for?: Started playing on the Xbox 360 in 2011 and just got hooked.
6. Why would you like to join this community?: I've been looking to make friends in the community and a place to play that isn't a minigame public server or an over-griefed survival server.
7. How often would you play?: At least once or twice a week or more. Depends on the day and energy of the week.
8. Tell us a bit about yourself: A college student that's run into the boredom of not being able to socialize. I do a lot more than just play Minecraft such as arts & crafts, storytelling, and a love for board games.
5. How long have you played Minecraft for?: Since Middle School, so about 2011
6. Why would you like to join this community?: I've been looking to meet some new people and make some new friends to share a hobby with. I love the idea of an 18+ SMP since the general minecraft community is pretty young, so it'd be nice to hang out and enjoy the game with people who are a bit easier to relate to lol.
7. How often would you play?: Probably just on the weekends for the most part. I got a full time job that keeps me busy during the day and pretty worn out during the evenings but I'd probably also pop on from time to time throughout the week.
8. Tell us a bit about yourself: I've mostly been a hypixel player for a past while, a lot of skyblock, and some of the more casual minigames. I would say I'm an ok builder, I can make a pretty decent house but not a whole lot else lol. Aside from minecraft, I play a few other games, Pokemon, Stardew Valley, and other sorts of laid back comfy games. Also been getting into basketball over the past year or so, I'm a huge Memphis Grizzlies fan. For the most part though I just spend a lot of time online, watching videos, playing games and such. I'm not super active on most social media since it tends to stress me out more than anything but I'm hoping to branch out and have a good time yeah.
IGN:GhostyPlayzYT
2. Discord username:GhostyPlayzYT#2018
3. Age:20
4. Country and timezone:USA, EST
5. How long have you played Minecraft for?:Almost Seven years
6. Why would you like to join this community?:Been looking for a tightnit small community to join, make friends with, and have fun
7. How often would you play?:Daily, Im out of work at the moment so i have plenty of time.
8. Tell us a bit about yourself: I'm a huge nerd, I love lord of the rings, Elder Scrolls and other fantasy fiction books and worlds, I love reading up the lore of these worlds as well as studying Real world mythology. I also sing but thats simply a hobby.
5. How long have you played Minecraft for?: Since Middle School, so about 2011
6. Why would you like to join this community?: I've been looking to meet some new people and make some new friends to share a hobby with. I love the idea of an 18+ SMP since the general minecraft community is pretty young, so it'd be nice to hang out and enjoy the game with people who are a bit easier to relate to lol.
7. How often would you play?: Probably just on the weekends for the most part. I got a full time job that keeps me busy during the day and pretty worn out during the evenings but I'd probably also pop on from time to time throughout the week.
8. Tell us a bit about yourself: I've mostly been a hypixel player for a past while, a lot of skyblock, and some of the more casual minigames. I would say I'm an ok builder, I can make a pretty decent house but not a whole lot else lol. Aside from minecraft, I play a few other games, Pokemon, Stardew Valley, and other sorts of laid back comfy games. Also been getting into basketball over the past year or so, I'm a huge Memphis Grizzlies fan. For the most part though I just spend a lot of time online, watching videos, playing games and such. I'm not super active on most social media since it tends to stress me out more than anything but I'm hoping to branch out and have a good time yeah.
IGN:GhostyPlayzYT
2. Discord username:GhostyPlayzYT#2018
3. Age:20
4. Country and timezone:USA, EST
5. How long have you played Minecraft for?:Almost Seven years
6. Why would you like to join this community?:Been looking for a tightnit small community to join, make friends with, and have fun
7. How often would you play?:Daily, Im out of work at the moment so i have plenty of time.
8. Tell us a bit about yourself: I'm a huge nerd, I love lord of the rings, Elder Scrolls and other fantasy fiction books and worlds, I love reading up the lore of these worlds as well as studying Real world mythology. I also sing but thats simply a hobby.
4. Country and Time Zone: The Netherlands (Timezone: CET)
5. How long have you played Minecraft for?: Can't remember, but a long time
6. Why would you like to join this community?: I'm on the look for a new nice SMP server to chill and hang around in after a days work.
7. How often would you play?: I do work full time and have other obligations but I play reguraly, at least a couple of days a week.
8. Tell us a bit about yourself: I'm a friendly guy that like to meet new people. i like building in MC and watching movies(genres: Fantasy, adventure, thriller)
4. Country and Time Zone: The Netherlands (Timezone: CET)
5. How long have you played Minecraft for?: Can't remember, but a long time
6. Why would you like to join this community?: I'm on the look for a new nice SMP server to chill and hang around in after a days work.
7. How often would you play?: I do work full time and have other obligations but I play reguraly, at least a couple of days a week.
8. Tell us a bit about yourself: I'm a friendly guy that like to meet new people. i like building in MC and watching movies(genres: Fantasy, adventure, thriller)
1. IGN:
menshave
2. Discord username:
paper#9158
3. Age:
19
4. Country and timezone:
USA - EST
5. How long have you played Minecraft for?:
6 years
6. Why would you like to join this community?:
I had prior SMP experience too over the many years I have played MC from Technical servers to family friendly servers, and I really enjoy working hard and playing hard. It's fun to play and chat with others while having the occasional fooling around session.
7. How often would you play?:
5 hours a week
8. Tell us a bit about yourself:
I'm currently a University student studying computer science. I enjoy running, jump roping, cooking, and playing minecraft. I've been on Minecraft for the past six years, but I recently got out of a hiatus after learning about the 1.18's close release.
please check dms, welcome!
congrats please check dms!
congrats and welcome, please check dms
3. Age:
2. Discord username: Sandro#8737
3. Age: 22
4. Country and timezone: Germany CEST
5. How long have you played Minecraft for?: Beta 1.6
6. Why would you like to join this community?:I just like to play Minecraft with other people. I find the online aspect of Minecraft gives the game a whole new dynamic of its own. Especially when it's on a server where you don't have to worry about things getting destroyed.
7. How often would you play?: Mostly depends on my studies. When there are exams, probably less often, but otherwise a few times a week.
8. Tell us a bit about yourself: I am currently studying computer science at an university in Germany. I am also rather technical in other aspects. I have liked video games since I was a kid. In recent years I have lost sight of them because I had a lot to do but some weeks ago I started to play Minecraft again and have had tons of fun doing so;)
Otherwise there is not much to say, I like music and iam a very social person but yeah thats basically it.
congrats on being accepted! I accepted your invite on discord!
you have been accepted! Please check dms!
2. Discord username: 🌸Tiv🌸#0821
3. Age: 19
4. Country and timezone: USA, EST Timezone
5. How long have you played Minecraft for?: Started playing on the Xbox 360 in 2011 and just got hooked.
6. Why would you like to join this community?: I've been looking to make friends in the community and a place to play that isn't a minigame public server or an over-griefed survival server.
7. How often would you play?: At least once or twice a week or more. Depends on the day and energy of the week.
8. Tell us a bit about yourself: A college student that's run into the boredom of not being able to socialize. I do a lot more than just play Minecraft such as arts & crafts, storytelling, and a love for board games.
2. Discord username: uglyyy.boi#7673
3. Age: 18
4. Country and timezone: America, PST
5. How long have you played Minecraft for?: Right around 2013-2014
6. Why would you like to join this community?: I've always been looking for a nice SMP to join, and I'm currently in the Stoneworks server right now, and it's hard to make friends there since everyone is so focused with themselves and wars.
7. How often would you play?: I play nearly everyday, but if not everyday, it would be every other day.
8. Tell us a bit about yourself: Well I'm pretty relaxed and shy around people I don't know, but once you get to know me, I'm fairly nice and I like working with others. In game, I like building a lot since I'm not very good at it as I'm practicing giant builds daily.
I'm always on discord so if you need to reach me that is where I'll be. If you consider my application approved, I thank you much and I hope to see you on the server.
2. Discord username: Ruupj#2294
3. Age: 19
4. Country and timezone: The Netherlands, Amsterdam so GMT +1
5. How long have you played Minecraft for?: for about 8 years now
6. Why would you like to join this community?: I really don’t like playing this game solo. I think the community aspect is great since you can build, explore gather etc. With your friends.
7. How often would you play?: I would say almost every (other) day
8. Tell us a bit about yourself: I go to Uni and develop websites, I really like sports and have lots of spare time to play games
Thank you for considering my application,
Ruupj
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2. Discord username: Grammar#8761
3. Age: 19
4. Country and timezone: USA, EST
5. How long have you played Minecraft for?: I've played minecraft since its initial release but more frequently so over the last six years.
6. Why would you like to join this community?: I am a fantastic builder, something that I think a Hermitcraft-like server usually enjoys. I am also competent in redstone and technical aspects of the game, and enjoy building for others as well as myself. Usually I like to create cities in SMPs where events and things of that nature can occur.
7. How often would you play?: I am able to play most days a week, dependent on my work schedule. Weekdays usually work best for me.
8. Tell us a bit about yourself: In the several SMPs that I've joined in my minecraft years, I have becmome highly trusted in all of them, not only for my skill in building, but for my team oriented mentality when creating anything in minecraft. I enjoy creating environments for other players to get more intimately involved in and that is the type of experience that I am looking to create here. I've staffed for several Minecraft Servers as well, serving as lead builder for many build teams in the past.
1. IGN: Azianfox
2. Discord username: Azianfox#8415
3. Age: 32
4. Country and timezone: USA EST
5. How long have you played Minecraft for?: 6 years
6. Why would you like to join this community?: Im looking to join a community of people that enjoy playing minecraft together as well by themselves creating awesome structures or weird contraptions with redstone. Im not much of a redstoner myself i more go for the building part but always love seeing new peoples creations
7. How often would you play?: Daily
8. Tell us a bit about yourself: Hmmmm like i said before i more of a builder than a redstoner i enjoy creating mega builds and recently started making secret areas within the giant base giving more areas that people can explore if they swing by
2. Discord username: Mica#8063
3. Age: 25
4. Country and timezone: United States, PST/PDT
5. How long have you played Minecraft for?: 2-3 years
6. Why would you like to join this community?: I would really love to be a part of a mature community. I respect others and just want to be part of a server that has like-minded, kind, and fun adults!
7. How often would you play?: 1-5x a week, depending on schedule. Anywhere from 2-15+ hrs, again, depending on schedule and the week. Life happens.
8. Tell us a bit about yourself: I'm a dog mama, a bookworm, gamer, writer, and art lover. I've been a PC gamer since I was about 7 years old and it just stuck. Over the years, I have poured many hours into WoW, Sims 3/4, Minecraft, Stardew Valley, Halo, as well as console games like ACNH, and some indie games from steam.
all of u have been accepted, please check dms!
1. IGN: ItzChequers
2. Discord Username: DuccSucc#4505
3. Age : 21
4. Country and Time Zone: US Central Time
5. How long have you played Minecraft for?: Since Middle School, so about 2011
6. Why would you like to join this community?: I've been looking to meet some new people and make some new friends to share a hobby with. I love the idea of an 18+ SMP since the general minecraft community is pretty young, so it'd be nice to hang out and enjoy the game with people who are a bit easier to relate to lol.
7. How often would you play?: Probably just on the weekends for the most part. I got a full time job that keeps me busy during the day and pretty worn out during the evenings but I'd probably also pop on from time to time throughout the week.
8. Tell us a bit about yourself: I've mostly been a hypixel player for a past while, a lot of skyblock, and some of the more casual minigames. I would say I'm an ok builder, I can make a pretty decent house but not a whole lot else lol. Aside from minecraft, I play a few other games, Pokemon, Stardew Valley, and other sorts of laid back comfy games. Also been getting into basketball over the past year or so, I'm a huge Memphis Grizzlies fan. For the most part though I just spend a lot of time online, watching videos, playing games and such. I'm not super active on most social media since it tends to stress me out more than anything but I'm hoping to branch out and have a good time yeah.
3. Age: 30s
3. Age:
2. Discord username:GhostyPlayzYT#2018
3. Age:20
4. Country and timezone:USA, EST
5. How long have you played Minecraft for?:Almost Seven years
6. Why would you like to join this community?:Been looking for a tightnit small community to join, make friends with, and have fun
7. How often would you play?:Daily, Im out of work at the moment so i have plenty of time.
8. Tell us a bit about yourself: I'm a huge nerd, I love lord of the rings, Elder Scrolls and other fantasy fiction books and worlds, I love reading up the lore of these worlds as well as studying Real world mythology. I also sing but thats simply a hobby.
both have been accepted! check dms
1. IGN: Niloks
2. Discord Username: Niloks
3. Age : 32
4. Country and Time Zone: The Netherlands (Timezone: CET)
5. How long have you played Minecraft for?: Can't remember, but a long time
6. Why would you like to join this community?: I'm on the look for a new nice SMP server to chill and hang around in after a days work.
7. How often would you play?: I do work full time and have other obligations but I play reguraly, at least a couple of days a week.
8. Tell us a bit about yourself: I'm a friendly guy that like to meet new people. i like building in MC and watching movies(genres: Fantasy, adventure, thriller)
welcome to the server! check dms!
menshave
2. Discord username:
paper#9158
3. Age:
19
4. Country and timezone:
USA - EST
5. How long have you played Minecraft for?:
6 years
6. Why would you like to join this community?:
I had prior SMP experience too over the many years I have played MC from Technical servers to family friendly servers, and I really enjoy working hard and playing hard. It's fun to play and chat with others while having the occasional fooling around session.
7. How often would you play?:
5 hours a week
8. Tell us a bit about yourself:
I'm currently a University student studying computer science. I enjoy running, jump roping, cooking, and playing minecraft. I've been on Minecraft for the past six years, but I recently got out of a hiatus after learning about the 1.18's close release.