Ok, so…

While Bukkit has updated for Minecraft 1.8.1, most of the plugins we’ve got haven’t been updated yet. That on it’s own wouldn’t be much of a problem, but I’m on vacation for the next week, and won’t be around to do that update right away. So, here’s what’s happening:

• A temporary ‘sandbox’ server has been put up.
• This sandbox is running in creative mode, and everyone that’s been on the main server has been given op rights.
• Stuff will not necessarily be deleted when I get back. Stuff people want to keep or otherwise cool stuff can be imported to the main world later.

I’ll try and get the main server taken care of on my return. If something breaks before then, contact Twigz221 or ProtoDraz. They know how to reach me.

As far as the update on the main server itself goes, there are a few things that need mentioning:

• World data has been trimmed to roughly just the developed areas that were visible. This way, people won’t have to go far to get areas generated by the new algorithms.
• Notch changed sea level in 1.8. It is now 1 block lower. The main world has been adjusted to match, by deleting the bottom-most layer. Your mines may be affected! (Though from what I could see in MCEdit, it was mainly my mine that was messed up. Everyone else’s didn’t seem to stay at bedrock much.)
• The server will be taking advantage of the features Spout provides. This means that the Spout client mod will be required! Get it here: http://dev.bukkit.org/client-mods/spoutcraft/
• As a consequence of requiring the Spout client mod, the Zombe mod will no longer be supported. Flight will be permitted via a plugin at first, but will eventually be disabled. I’ve been getting a number of complaints that the challenge is disappearing with it on. This is supposed to be a Survival server, after all. We want to promote the rail travel (once I can fix it) and the other transport systems that are being built as the main method of getting around in Drazistan.
• The economy is still a bit out of whack. Item prices will likely be adjusted to compensate.

I think that about does it for now. I’ll update as I am able. Hopefully, I don’t return to be greeted with 1.9 right away…

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