Hello, Chris here, first off, the title is in no way whatsoever meant to be insulting, it's just my idea of attracting people to take some time to read this thread. Additionally, this thread is not a complaint, nor an argument, just an attempt to push the server forwards, opposed to backwards.
MassiveCraft. The server that we love, the server that we are acknowledged more than just minecraft players, but an active, solid community. MassiveCraft 2013. The year has almost come to an end. They year has probably been the biggest step forward as a server. RP Events, Sharding, Wars, Tournaments and much more ... But ... So many negative things, so many ...
Bans; why? So many banned, some justified, not looked into. I think staff underestimate the power of /ban. So many people have been completely erased from our community. I as a remaining player of MassiveCraft, have been banned, just for 1 day luckily, being banned doesn't bother me really, so I was calm and found other things to do ... But... The reason, in my opinion, was pathetic; "troll raiding". What comes under troll raiding in my eyes? Killing for no reason, raiding without any wishes but the agony of your enemies, causing havoc despite the fact they wish to surrender. I, did not even proceed to do any of these things, but these days: "dat guy kill3d me and d1dnt return m4h items" would get a guy banned; without a word with both sides. What I wish to get through to people is that people shouldn't just be booted away. Allow some negotiation or talk with both sides, isn't that what you ask us players to do while raiding? In a real world, would people just be erased out of existence? No. Wish to know what I think would be best. Get rid of bans. People should only be banned if their presence endangers the safety or stability of the server. My new punishments are the following:-
- Mute - people should honestly take caution of what they say, this should be ok.
- Jail - people use exploits, should be put in a PLUGIN PROTECTED area, people should be given time to reflect.
- Solitary Confinement - people who have been jailed but abuse their actual privilege to speak should be solitary confined, muted and jailed.
Removal and Server Changes: I'm sure you, as staff have experienced players criticising your updates. They have the right to complain if they are gone for a hour, come back and they don't realise or have had a say on the future of the server.
Suggestions:-
Before you change something that may anger players, you should have a poll made in advance, for people to vote: a YES
NO
DON'T CARE
Note: Responding don't care would be a vote to the staffs favour.
Also, polls like this may only be held by staff.
MCMMO & Items: Fishing, God Apples are the main ones, both nerfed or disabled. Why? Yes, fishing was over powered in some way, but work and effort was put into it, it was an unlockable for those who cared to spend time training it. Well, it wasn't necessary to remove fishing as like before, we will have a diamond shortage, or what ever. Fishing needs to be fun ... Even those who work for MINECRAFT agreed, thus them having added treasures in 1.7.1. Ok, it's clear staff seem to dislike fishing, but disabling it isn't a first option. I would say: don't give people to fish for treasures for hours, or days, have a cool down, saying: "after fishing for a long time, your hands start to ache, you encourage yourself not to fish for: _ _ _ _" or, add a negative overtime for fishing for treasures. Also, I know you clearly say you are not responsible for the items we buy, fine, why don't we say we are not responsible for that "ugly" house that we griefed for items. ( I'm just providing examples ). With the rumours about God Apples, yes people want them, so do I, but at the same time, PVP is slow and laggy now, ( this isn't a complaint, please don't make hits stronger or something ) adding God Apples will turn that "munchers" world into halt. Add a negative, I suggest, make it so that you can only eat 5 god apples, in 30 minutes. A role play excuse would be the high rush of blood makes you sick each time. To back this up, nausea should be added to the 2nd God Apple eaten in 30 mins. ( 2nd god apple = nausea 1---------3rd god apple = nausea 2 ) and so on. In general, please look for a fair majority of our thoughts on the updates you plan to do.
Entertainment: I only play on Massive when there are people I can interact with, although Quest are being added which is a big upgrade. This section will remain empty for now.
I have written an awful lot but have not expressed anything near a quarter of what I have to say. But I may have lost you on the first paragraph, so I will stop for you to reflect on my thoughts ( not suggestions ... YET ).
So to all forum staff, I request you not to move this into suggestions as it is just a discussion for most.
Thank you, I will continue soon, but for now: discuss away!!!!
MassiveCraft. The server that we love, the server that we are acknowledged more than just minecraft players, but an active, solid community. MassiveCraft 2013. The year has almost come to an end. They year has probably been the biggest step forward as a server. RP Events, Sharding, Wars, Tournaments and much more ... But ... So many negative things, so many ...
Bans; why? So many banned, some justified, not looked into. I think staff underestimate the power of /ban. So many people have been completely erased from our community. I as a remaining player of MassiveCraft, have been banned, just for 1 day luckily, being banned doesn't bother me really, so I was calm and found other things to do ... But... The reason, in my opinion, was pathetic; "troll raiding". What comes under troll raiding in my eyes? Killing for no reason, raiding without any wishes but the agony of your enemies, causing havoc despite the fact they wish to surrender. I, did not even proceed to do any of these things, but these days: "dat guy kill3d me and d1dnt return m4h items" would get a guy banned; without a word with both sides. What I wish to get through to people is that people shouldn't just be booted away. Allow some negotiation or talk with both sides, isn't that what you ask us players to do while raiding? In a real world, would people just be erased out of existence? No. Wish to know what I think would be best. Get rid of bans. People should only be banned if their presence endangers the safety or stability of the server. My new punishments are the following:-
- Mute - people should honestly take caution of what they say, this should be ok.
- Jail - people use exploits, should be put in a PLUGIN PROTECTED area, people should be given time to reflect.
- Solitary Confinement - people who have been jailed but abuse their actual privilege to speak should be solitary confined, muted and jailed.
Removal and Server Changes: I'm sure you, as staff have experienced players criticising your updates. They have the right to complain if they are gone for a hour, come back and they don't realise or have had a say on the future of the server.
Suggestions:-
Before you change something that may anger players, you should have a poll made in advance, for people to vote: a YES
NO
DON'T CARE
Note: Responding don't care would be a vote to the staffs favour.
Also, polls like this may only be held by staff.
MCMMO & Items: Fishing, God Apples are the main ones, both nerfed or disabled. Why? Yes, fishing was over powered in some way, but work and effort was put into it, it was an unlockable for those who cared to spend time training it. Well, it wasn't necessary to remove fishing as like before, we will have a diamond shortage, or what ever. Fishing needs to be fun ... Even those who work for MINECRAFT agreed, thus them having added treasures in 1.7.1. Ok, it's clear staff seem to dislike fishing, but disabling it isn't a first option. I would say: don't give people to fish for treasures for hours, or days, have a cool down, saying: "after fishing for a long time, your hands start to ache, you encourage yourself not to fish for: _ _ _ _" or, add a negative overtime for fishing for treasures. Also, I know you clearly say you are not responsible for the items we buy, fine, why don't we say we are not responsible for that "ugly" house that we griefed for items. ( I'm just providing examples ). With the rumours about God Apples, yes people want them, so do I, but at the same time, PVP is slow and laggy now, ( this isn't a complaint, please don't make hits stronger or something ) adding God Apples will turn that "munchers" world into halt. Add a negative, I suggest, make it so that you can only eat 5 god apples, in 30 minutes. A role play excuse would be the high rush of blood makes you sick each time. To back this up, nausea should be added to the 2nd God Apple eaten in 30 mins. ( 2nd god apple = nausea 1---------3rd god apple = nausea 2 ) and so on. In general, please look for a fair majority of our thoughts on the updates you plan to do.
Entertainment: I only play on Massive when there are people I can interact with, although Quest are being added which is a big upgrade. This section will remain empty for now.
I have written an awful lot but have not expressed anything near a quarter of what I have to say. But I may have lost you on the first paragraph, so I will stop for you to reflect on my thoughts ( not suggestions ... YET ).
So to all forum staff, I request you not to move this into suggestions as it is just a discussion for most.
Thank you, I will continue soon, but for now: discuss away!!!!
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