[Empire Update!] Shine Bright Like A Diamond!

Discussion in 'Empire Updates' started by IcecreamCow, Jan 17, 2013.

  1. Although it would be nice for the masses to get flight ability in town on all servers, I hope that you guys included a feature for the res owners to toggle flight on/off. People with mazes, parkors and any restricted areas would appreciate that. ;)
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  2. that means never or it will happen when you forget about it
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  3. Little bit to add: where would focus our efforts pay off more advertising. (Quantity) or content (quality)? Content gets my vote.

    Sure we might get a surge of new players but we have no idea how long those new players will end up sticking around? What's the use of 100 new people if %90 of them leave after a week?

    Whatever happen to dystopia? Dragon Tombs? Mob Areanas? We are still anxoously waitning for these promises to be fullfilled and itnstead of posting sticky threads that you're rolling out these new updates, we get advertising perks and supporter perks instead.

    Why no
  4. We have mob arenas :)
  5. Going to quote myself from another thread I just answered this on:

  6. Jeremy, I get that, and I really am trying hard to express my opinion in a way that doesn't take away any credit to all the hard work the staff (and def Aikar) has put into these type things. And I'm sure I'm not the first one to express their anxiousness and restlessness concerning these long ago announced updates that have yet to be implemented. But, I want to add my name to that list.. and I'm trying to wait patiently... still. I'm too lazy to research this, but can anyone tell me when the first announcement was posted about the Dragon Tombs? It seems like it's been like 5 months but I'm sure someone can correct me on that.

    There are lots of ideas that members have proposed that never picked up any steam: separate designated PvP, tekkit, or Feed The Beast servers... we've got 10 servers and it appears, at least to me, that its been forever since I looked and saw more than one at above %50 capacity.

    I just got into FTB and it's gaining a LOT of momentum, just browse the FTB forums. I was forced to join another server because EMC wants nothing to do with these type MOD packs, and in the one server I joined their forum page was getting whitelist applications like 10-15 a day and they were turning away lots of the applications.. and that was just ONE thread for ONE small server. If we want more members, I feel like this is a huge untapped market.. hell, just go to youtube and look how many "lets play minecraft" type FTB videos are being uploaded everyday, it's astonishing.

    I love EMC, and I want to be excited about playing MC here, but it just feels like the same ole same ole. When I joined this other FTB server I felt like I was cheating on EMC, whom I've been loyal to for about a year.

    (I'm sure I'm painting a big red target on my back here but so be it. Anyone that knows me knows I'm not a whiner or a negative nancy, but on this particular subject I have to speak my mind.)
  7. We know and understand that, of course. However, I'm not sure any other way to answer it other than, Aikar is working his hardest to get it done. I do wish there was an answer you were looking for that I could give...but I don't know what that is.
  8. I started the Dragon Tombs before I even was officially integrated into EMC development, same with the PVP stuff.

    Once I got in, I realized a TON of work needed to be done that blocked the ability to develop the dragon tombs.

    We've been sharing our ideas on the future, not exactly "Whats coming in the next week"

    PVP is still on the list, its just at the end. Other things come up that extend this list.

    1.3. and 1.4 killing performance has put us in a bad spot.

    EMC use to run with horrible lag constantly... but I'm not going to accept that as acceptable anymore so a ton of effort is going into improving performance so we can maintain 100 players without any lag.

    With the increase in members, its important to get this done before they flood in too much, as many people will quit due to lag (redstone is crappy with lag, block lag sucks, etc etc)

    Also, MC updates bringing new features in FORCES me to take away time on developing the Dragon Tombs and such because issues are introduced that HAVE to be taken care of immediately. (New item features, stuff not being able to be put in vault, stuff not being sellable, etc)

    But we are almost past alot of this and can really get back to the DT path.

    Also To add FTB or the likes would require ABANDONING EMC, and starting a new server.
    It is not possible to continue current EMC and also do FTB. There is not enough time.

    and FYI: SMP1 hit 74~ members the other day, our active members unique per month is up 1200, with over 2000 new per month.
  9. I was going to post this before but I decided not to. But why can't Aikar get some more programing help? Isn't there other people either you know personally or friends with or know about who would be interested in helping program with you? Or is it more like "if we add someone else to help it would require teaching them a lot of things that are different" or "they could end up pushing us back because they program differently from us" type of situation?
  10. Clarification greatly appreciated.

    Take in consideration that I am a laymen in terms of understanding much of what you do and the limitations of what is possible, but with that being said, isn't there any way to have a "sister" server of sorts.. or even an EMC sponsored FTB server. I'm asking because a buddy of mine asked "Want me start an FTB server?" and within minutes had fired one up from his PC, so I guess I thought it was simply a matter of having the necessary hardware to run the server (ie his PC) and the needed software (the FTB launcher and server files).

    I mean, what if I fired up a server and affiliated it with EMC and posted it on our site (not that I am capable of doing that).. yes I know, rupees, exp, vault, etc etc wouldn't transfer, but it could be a place for EMC members to stay together on an FTB server... differing from the few people (like yourself Aikar) that have their own private ftb servers, it would be a "sister" server...

    EDIT. This has kinda gone off topic, I'm sorry. This isn't the place for an FTB discussion I realize, please excuse me. I'll refrain from continuing this discussion on this thread.
  11. Patience is a virtue lost on the current generation not only in America, but in any household that has expendable income for internet and video games. It is a sad hard truth that will never be corrected under the societal niceties that have taken over.

    I am a Retired Moderator, that does not make me better suited to address community discussion points better than anyone else. I do have a more involved understanding of the behind the scenes of EMC than others, however.

    I have been here for a long time and anytime a new Supporter perk is released, it is met with both applause and disdain. The bottom line is, if nothing is done to put Diamond above the other ranks, we will lose more of the supporters to Gold. Also, Utopia is a special world just for our paying members. They are granted a large plot of land, access to a smaller group and their own private Wild, Nether and End.

    Utopia was once a supporter only world on our single server. This idea was transformed, by the vote of Supporters, to become its own server when we upgraded our equipment. Until this particular perk was introduced, Utopia was mostly an uninhabited section of EMC. Now that our creatively minded Diamond Supporters have the ability to fly, their builds will be even more awe inspiring to view. It will allow for some extremely difficult builds to be completed in a bearable time frame. The fly ability is limited to Town only. No flying in Wild/Nether, ever. We are still survival with an economic sector. You may choose to own a residence or form an alliance in the wild to establish a thriving outpost.

    EMC provides options that appeal to many of our players but some things just aren't going to be given to the free side of the community for no effort or donation.

    If you find interest in another form of Minecraft play, by all means find a wonderful community you enjoy playing such games with. EMC will be here when you miss us. It may in the end not be all the same Staff/Members but know that the vision is not changing, it is evolving to survive well into the future. We still have our baseline that we will never deviate from.

    No cheating. No griefing. No PVP on our SMPs. Utopia is accessible by all, Wild and Nether are Supporter Only and Town Plots are for Gold and Diamond ONLY. Follow the 10 Commandments and remember, always have fun.

    Punishment is fairly and equally administered here. Does not matter if you are Staff, Supporter or Player. Your actions are being monitored by everyone all the time. We have Square, we have /report, we /ignore, we have multiple chat channels and options. Use the tools given and if you are ever wronged, do not stay quiet about it. Your issue will be addressed in a timely manner if properly reported.

    I probably have more to say but I just got my cable box upgrade, it is self install only so I gotta go for now.. :)
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  12. Change your profile pic now lol
    That freaks me right out lol :oops:
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  13. I know how you feel cause its unusual flying on survival flying on creative is normal but survial is differ story well job Icc on bringing this
  14. I'm excited to see some Utopia builds now? Any diamond players get inspired and got something started yet? :)
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  15. My diamond build is waiting, lonely in my single player world, If i knew about this sooner i would be blue now >.<' :) I'm waiting for the 14th of next month....Slowly.... EDIT: No hints...But... Temple of Light..Yep =)
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  16. I have plans for a town/city of sorts, although will need to plan it first. I've actually wanted to do something like it for a while, and the flying's just pushed me to do so. :) as it's now humanly possible to do
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  17. I'm planning on doing somethin
  18. Me too. I'm going to make a massive underground city with my new powers of TnT and flying.
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