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Multiplayer servers are, in many ways, every bit a work of art as a good mod or texture pack, and they are possibly one of the most community-centric projects one can undertake. This week, we're going to take a look at the Killion Detention Center, hosted by Markillion and Starzeh. It is a prison-themed server, and the first in the series to be spotlighted - of course, it will not be the last. If you visit (or host!) a particularly amazing server, please let me know about it, and I'll see if I can spotlight it for you! I love seeing the amazing things people come up with, whether it's a themed server, an amazing build server, or anything at all, and I especially enjoy presenting it back to the community, so everyone can enjoy it.

Mojang's Mojam, LEGO

Starting this Friday, February 17th at 10 CET Mojang will be creating a new game LIVE with all of the money going to charity. In tandem with Humble Bundle, the Mojangstas will be producing a game in 60 hours or less, and they want your help!

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We want your help to choose the theme and the genre. The highest and lowest voted from each category will be combined for the game. Of course, you’ve always wanted to play a Shoot Em’Up Dating Simulator with a Candy Land World War II theme. Choose wisely!

So make your voice heard, and be a part of an exciting new game - tell Mojang what you want to see them create in their poll right here!

Minecraft LEGO, For the Win

It's been a long time coming, but we have news on the Minecraft-themed LEGO project! Today, Carl, Notch, Jeb, Jon and Lydia are at the Bella Center in Copenhagen for LEGOworld to unveil LEGO Minecraft! Additionally, they have a video to commemorate the occasion, which you can see (along with specifics on the project) right here. Check it out!

Shapeways Sweepstakes

Don't forget that we still have a Shapeways 3D Printout Sweepstakes going on right now, where you can win your own 3D printout of your in-game creations, free! Just check out the details here for your chance to win!

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Starzeh
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Posted Feb 16, 2012
Our baby! So glad to see the recognition after all of our hard work.

Big thanks to Sach and our community.

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Posted Feb 16, 2012
must be in the usa to be able to win a 3d printout :sad.gif: well that SUCKS

im getting lego tho XD

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Posted Feb 16, 2012
So glad to be a part of this server staff! Thank you Sach!!

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Posted Feb 16, 2012
This is great! Killion and its counterpart Intoxicated are both amazing servers, I highly suggest them!

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Posted Feb 16, 2012
You'll be hearing about my server when it's finally done.
(hopefully Sacheverell will like it)

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Posted Feb 16, 2012
You know, I've seen a lot of votes going to RTS.

The problem is, Mojang only has 60 hours. You cannot build a solid RTS in 60 hours, or else it would be pretty simplified, which people probably wouldn't expect.

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Posted Feb 16, 2012
Why would they spotlight killion that server is terrible.

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Posted Feb 16, 2012
Everyone has their own opinion!

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I definatly have a great server for you guys! It is the coolest mix of Surviving and Building! No applications, no donating! Server up ALL the time! We have Skyblock islands! We have statues! We rock! I'll tell you the IP if your interested!

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Posted Feb 16, 2012
I was hoping steve was a minifigure.

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Posted Feb 16, 2012
Meh. The lego minecraft thing didn't turn out so well, in my opinion. Looking at the pictures, i could barely tell it was supposed to be minecraft. I think they could have done something much more creative with it too, just four scenes that fit together. derp.

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Make sure a lot of you guys vote for Ancient Egypt. If you don't we'll end up with a weird RTS, Beat 'em Up with Steampunk and Ancient Egypt... and that's not gonna work.

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Wow I knew the lego Minecraft project was going to happen ever since I bought Minecraft. Sounds interesting, though.

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Posted Feb 17, 2012
Congrats to Mark & Star for keeping and maintaining such a wonderful server, You truly deserve this <3

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Is that FlStudios and Edison I see?! <3

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Sachy's voice is so smexy :3

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Posted Feb 17, 2012
LEGOS+MINECRAFT= ...!
can't even be described...

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Gotta admit, I love the voice of the guy doing the video. He should do voice overs, or maybe favor us with a Chris Hansen impression.

As for the Lego deal, dang... I'm disappointed with the set. When I pictured in my mind what was possible, I imagined something a lot cooler than what they came up with. I probably would have made the 4x1 bricks be a Minecraft cube, and put the Minecraft textures as decals on each side. I know it would have been expensive, but I would have preferred it.

Plus, then you could have a Steve that was minifigure-sized.

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Oh god, how are they going to combine Steampunk and Ancient Egypt?

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Nice. But now the problem is that Killion is ALWAYS full. No room for other ranks besides C, basically.

I want on...

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