Server's running again. Unfortunately, Minecart Mania needs an update before carts work all fancy-like again. Oh the joys of a beta game. In the future, I'm going to hold the server on a stable version after an update until all the pieces are updated too. Last time I'll mention: be sure to grab the new client so that you aren't forced to autoupdate when Minecraft patches are released.
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Hey all,
So Bukkit has a recommended build again. I'll see about getting it up and running today. Be sure to replace your minecraft client by deleting it and downloading the new one freshly to make sure that you get the new launcher. Since that one doesn't auto-update minecraft (you have to ask it to), we'll be able to avoid getting out-of-date with the server in the future.
So Bukkit has a 1.5_2 development built up right now, but it doesn't seem to be stable enough to work. Should have a decent one soonish though?
Bukkit hasn't been updated yet, so the server is still down. I'll have it up again shortly after they update. To avoid this in the future, I recommend everybody download the new client. The old one autoupdates, which puts everybody on a different version than the server. The new one (which has a different login screen) asks you if you want to update, allowing us to run a version behind until everything is stable. Probably not much we can do for this time, but now we know for the future.
...next week should see the release of Minecraft 1.5, which offers the aforementioned achievements and now also weather. The latter’s an exciting idea, as it’s one of those tried and tested ways of really building in-game atmosphere (see: Stalker, WoW). Here’s what we’re in for:
“There’s periodic downfall (snow in snowy areas, rain in others, nothing in deserts) that make the sky darker, hides the sun, moon and stars, and makes everything wet. Ice grows back in cold regions, and snowfall covers the ground when it’s snowing. During rain/snow, there can be occasional thunderstorms with lightning.” On Twitter, he also added that “Wolves get wet in the rain. Crops will get watered.”
Update: Video!
Also, apparently Minecraft is due to exit beta Nov 11 2011. Neat
[UPDATE]: Since 1.4, I've started falling through the minecart tracks. I verified that it's not the fault of Minecart Mania... looks like it's just a 1.4 thing. If you lose iron to the bug (or if you have any ideas as to what we can do about it), lemme know. [UPADATE2]: It looks like it happens when a minecart turns a corner that is against a wall. Minecarts track corners that have a bit of room around them seem to be fine.
I've got the server running on Bukkit now, and have put in the mods that I've spoken with many of you about. (Also we need a better name than LantisMinecraft)
Notable Plugins: - Motd: Provides the /who command to see who is on the server (this also provides the new welcome message) - HeroicDeath: Broadcasts a message upon player death, FPS-style
- Boats should no longer break upon impact
- I can now access the server stuff from upstairs, so I won't have to run up and down so much if somebody needs something resolved.
Still reading? These ones are the best changes:
- SpawnControl: I've used this to clean up the global spawn point. It's now on the top of the spawn fortress. Also, you can now use /sethome to change your own respawn point (on a 4hr cooldown).
- Dynmap: This one's really nice! We now have a live google maps-style map of our server. I'm hoping to post a video of this soon. To access this, type the ip address that hamachi assigns tthe server into a browser, followed by ":8123" (to access the right port). Also, don't hack me.
- MinecartMania: This introduces some EXTENSIVE options for building systems of minecart tracks. We're using all of the parts except for Autocart and the older pressure plates plugin. I can't list it all here, so follow the link and watch the video below. Let's make our minecart station awesome.
There are still some things I'd like to investigate (SMP Nether, anyone?), but any feedback is appreciated.
Beta 1.4 is live, now with wolves! I'll be updating the server momentarily.
Also! I'm looking into the possibility of using Bukkit to manage the server. In addition to making the server interface nicer on my end, it should also give us access to a live, dynamic map of the world, as well as tools to manage a host of other mods. How do people feel about that? Are there any key mods that we might want to introduce into our minecraft ecosystem? Check out http://plugins.bukkit.org/#ti=&ta=all&au=
