Hello everyone! I've started hosting a server, which I call Meowcraft because I am not a creative person when it comes to names. Most of this post just explains some mechanics of the server, so if you could read at least the tl;dr's and the rules section that'd be great. Thanks!
Basic Description
-The server runs on Normal difficulty, and is not in Hardcore mode.
-There are no invisible walls or map limits, so you can explore and settle anywhere you want.
-The Nether is enabled, as well as the End.
-PVP is turned on, and for the most part is completely unrestricted (see rules section)
-Backups are performed every 45 minutes.
TL;DR: Very few restrictions, difficulty is set on Normal mode
Bukkit and Plugins
The server uses Bukkit, and has many plugins designed for preventing griefing and making the server a better place to be on.
*WorldGuard is only being used in certain cases, see below.
TL;DR: Server has admin-assisting plugins.
Player Interactions
On the server, chest protection is disabled in most cases, and PvP is allowed nearly everywhere. However, an exception to this arises concerning Settlements.
To create a Settlement, at least three people have to agree to live in it. Then, they must build the settlement itself. They can all live in the same house or in three separate ones, it is up to the settlers to decide. Finally, they must notify an OP, who will protect the area. The protection disables PvP, and also protects all treasure chests there. This is done to encourage teamwork, but is in no way mandatory for enjoyment of the server. Try to get the largest settlement for some nice rewards!
TL;DR: Server is mostly a free for all, gather 3 people to start a Settlement and be safe from thieves and PvP.
Rules
1. Don't spawncamp people. PvP is allowed; in fact, it is encouraged! But killing someone over and over again for no good reason is just plain mean. Penalty: A kick combined with a teleport to the world spawn for the first offense, then you will be killed for the second offense, then for every following offense you will receive a 3-day temporary ban.
AN EXCEPTION: You may fight back if the person who you killed initiates combat with you.
2. Don't mine through the walls of someone's home. This rule exists so that useful traps can be created and not simply destroyed/mined around. However, there is one exception to this: you can mine through a wall if absolutely no doors exist, and you've seen the owner of the house mine an exit through the wall before. Penalty: A 1-hour ban for the first offense, a 3-day ban for the second, and a permanent ban for the third. Also, all stolen resources will be returned to the owner.
3.Do not randomly destroy people's property. Essentially, don't grief. The term property includes placed blocks, all livestock and wolves, and any farms a player has set up. For farms, you may pillage from them, but you have to make sure at least some resources are left over for the owner. Penalty: varies from a 1-hour ban to a permanent ban, depending on the severity of the destruction.
These are the three big ones. However, if anyone has any suggestions for new rules, or adjustments to current ones, feel free to say them here!
Now, as for how to join the server...
Joining the Server
NOTE: The server will be up from approximately 4 PM to 11 PM on weekdays, and 12 PM to 12 AM on weekends (all times are in Central Time, GMT - 6:00). This is a very flexible schedule though, especially on the weekends, and the server will oftentimes be up earlier or later than these times.
Enter this into your IP address field: meowcraft.no-ip.org
Finally, if there's ever an issue on the server (such as griefing or wrongful banning) and there isn't an OP online, post it here. This is the spot where you will get the fastest support, other than talking to someone in-game.
Ah, there was an issue with a permissions plugin I forgot I had installed. To the people who just joined, it should be fixed now, and you should be able to build.
Strange, there are 4 people online right now... not sure what's wrong when you try to connect. The server was down for a few minutes, so you may have tried to connect then.
-The server runs on Normal difficulty, and is not in Hardcore mode.
-There are no invisible walls or map limits, so you can explore and settle anywhere you want.
-The Nether is enabled, as well as the End.
-PVP is turned on, and for the most part is completely unrestricted (see rules section)
-Backups are performed every 45 minutes.
TL;DR: Very few restrictions, difficulty is set on Normal mode
The server uses Bukkit, and has many plugins designed for preventing griefing and making the server a better place to be on.
-AntiCreeper
-Backup
-NoCheat
-OpenInv
-Ore Obfuscation (anti x-ray)
-Vanish
-WorldEdit
-WorldGuard*
*WorldGuard is only being used in certain cases, see below.
TL;DR: Server has admin-assisting plugins.
On the server, chest protection is disabled in most cases, and PvP is allowed nearly everywhere. However, an exception to this arises concerning Settlements.
To create a Settlement, at least three people have to agree to live in it. Then, they must build the settlement itself. They can all live in the same house or in three separate ones, it is up to the settlers to decide. Finally, they must notify an OP, who will protect the area. The protection disables PvP, and also protects all treasure chests there. This is done to encourage teamwork, but is in no way mandatory for enjoyment of the server. Try to get the largest settlement for some nice rewards!
TL;DR: Server is mostly a free for all, gather 3 people to start a Settlement and be safe from thieves and PvP.
1. Don't spawncamp people. PvP is allowed; in fact, it is encouraged! But killing someone over and over again for no good reason is just plain mean.
Penalty: A kick combined with a teleport to the world spawn for the first offense, then you will be killed for the second offense, then for every following offense you will receive a 3-day temporary ban.
AN EXCEPTION: You may fight back if the person who you killed initiates combat with you.
2. Don't mine through the walls of someone's home. This rule exists so that useful traps can be created and not simply destroyed/mined around. However, there is one exception to this: you can mine through a wall if absolutely no doors exist, and you've seen the owner of the house mine an exit through the wall before.
Penalty: A 1-hour ban for the first offense, a 3-day ban for the second, and a permanent ban for the third. Also, all stolen resources will be returned to the owner.
3.Do not randomly destroy people's property. Essentially, don't grief. The term property includes placed blocks, all livestock and wolves, and any farms a player has set up. For farms, you may pillage from them, but you have to make sure at least some resources are left over for the owner.
Penalty: varies from a 1-hour ban to a permanent ban, depending on the severity of the destruction.
These are the three big ones. However, if anyone has any suggestions for new rules, or adjustments to current ones, feel free to say them here!
Now, as for how to join the server...
NOTE: The server will be up from approximately 4 PM to 11 PM on weekdays, and 12 PM to 12 AM on weekends (all times are in Central Time, GMT - 6:00). This is a very flexible schedule though, especially on the weekends, and the server will oftentimes be up earlier or later than these times.
Enter this into your IP address field: meowcraft.no-ip.org
Finally, if there's ever an issue on the server (such as griefing or wrongful banning) and there isn't an OP online, post it here. This is the spot where you will get the fastest support, other than talking to someone in-game.
Hope to see you there!
Strange, there are 4 people online right now... not sure what's wrong when you try to connect. The server was down for a few minutes, so you may have tried to connect then.