Create Overhaul Ideas

[BanSwift]

[BCOLOR=transparent]Create Overhaul Ideas/Information[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]Before I start to list my ideas and community suggestions, I would like to thank SirComputer and Bhyldir for their Contributions to this document.[/BCOLOR]​

[BCOLOR=transparent]Contents[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]-Updated, more professional Community/Server Rules[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]-Updated Ranking System[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]-Build Team Information[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]-Command Ideas[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]-Other Ideas/Suggestions[/BCOLOR]

[BCOLOR=transparent]Rules[/BCOLOR]

[BCOLOR=transparent]General Rules:[/BCOLOR]

[BCOLOR=transparent]1a. The use of hacked clients, cheating programs or software and modifications to the game in order to gain an unfair advantage over other players is a bannable offense. Additionally, the abuse or exploitation of bugs, software and hardware (such as macro keys) is prohibited and could result in a permanent ban.[/BCOLOR]

[BCOLOR=transparent]1b. The only client modifications allowed are:[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent] -Optifine[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent] -Minimap Mods[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent] -Modifications that assist in Building (Create Only)[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]The use of any other Modifications could fall under Rule 1a (hacked clients), which could result in a permanent ban. If you are unsure if a client modification is allowed, feel free to ask a member of the Staff Team.[/BCOLOR]

1. [BCOLOR=transparent] Do not spam the chat or beg for reviews. Once is enough. Repeat offenses may result in you being warned, kicked or muted.[/BCOLOR]

1. [BCOLOR=transparent] Any form of Attack on another player is a serious offense. This can include Racism, Bigotry, Homophobia or Homophobic language of any type, and hate speech, which will result in a permanent ban. This includes racist or homophobic account names, skins, pornographic content/speech, or cybering.[/BCOLOR]

1. [BCOLOR=transparent] Impersonation of other players and staff members is strictly prohibited. This can include acting like them, pretending to be them or changing your name so it’s similar to theirs. This could result in you being banned until you change your name, or banned permanently for harassment.[/BCOLOR]

1. [BCOLOR=transparent] No Public Shaming will be tolerated. This includes both in-game or on the forums. If you have a problem with another user, don’t publicly state it. Instead, report it to a Member of the staff team so that the issue can be dealt with. This is a community, we are all here for the same reasons and should be trying to get along with each other.[/BCOLOR]

[BCOLOR=transparent]Server Rules[/BCOLOR]

1. [BCOLOR=transparent] Act maturely and do not abuse any commands that you have access to. Also, ensure that you have a decent understanding of a command before using it. Aswell as not abusing commands, use some Common Sense with everything you do on the server. Carelessness could cause harm to your plot or other builds. This could result in a demotion or worse if it continuously occurs.[/BCOLOR]

1. [BCOLOR=transparent] Be courteous and respect other players. This includes actions towards their work, which could include insults, giving orders or bragging that you are a more experienced builder than them. However, by all means necessary, offer advice and help them to improve their builds.[/BCOLOR]

[BCOLOR=transparent]Ranking System[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]In our idea, there are several ranks used on the Server (in a ranking type system) to indicate the skill level, ability and authority on the server, as well as showing which area their expertise lie. The reason behind this was because there was too large of a gap between the ranks, which made the gameplay less enjoyable and rewarding. This system also allows for people to be evaluated on their strong points and give them role specific ranks. Here is what the ranks are and what they mean:[/BCOLOR]



[BCOLOR=transparent](tl;dr - Here’s the ranks, which allow a player to be ranked on their expertise better)[/BCOLOR]


[BCOLOR=transparent]Guest:[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] This rank is for the new players to the server, or those that are just visiting. In order to gain the first Building Rank, Amateur, they will need to accept the rules with [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]/acceptrules[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] and pass the [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]Tutorial[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent].[/BCOLOR]

[BCOLOR=transparent]Novice:[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] This rank is for those that have accepted the Rules of the Server and have completed the Tutorial. In order to gain the Rank of Amateur, they will need to complete a [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]32x32[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] plot which shows beginner level skill with demonstrating all of the Building Requirements. Upon completion, they will need to submit a review request, and wait for a Moderator or higher to review it.[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent][[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]/Mvtp, /Warp, /Plotme Claim/Auto[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]][/BCOLOR]

[BCOLOR=transparent]Amateur:[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] This rank is for those that have successfully passed their first review, and they are now required to complete a [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]64x64[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] plot which shows an increased level of skill while demonstrating the Building Requirements. Upon completion, they will need to submit the plot and wait for another review.[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent][/Plotme Add, etc...][/BCOLOR]

[BCOLOR=transparent]Redstoner:[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] This rank is for those who, instead of Building, have shown themselves to be extremely skilled with the use of Redstone, Automation and Engineering. This is a Placeholder rank, meaning that it has no benefits except for allowing them to be evaluated on their skills and being less that Builder and better than Amateur.[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent][[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]To be decided...[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]][/BCOLOR]

[BCOLOR=transparent]Builder:[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] This rank is for those who have displayed that they are a skilled builder on the server, able to build both Terrain, Structure and Interior with Detail and Depth throughout. They will be required to complete a ([/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]100/128/192[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]) plot...or more. They will all need to demonstrate the Building Requirements throughout their build(s). This is the Minimum Rank needed to Apply for a Moderator position.[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent][[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]Limited World Edit…[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]][/BCOLOR]

[BCOLOR=transparent]Elite Builder:[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] This rank is for those who have displayed an impressive and above-average skill level with Building. They are able to detail large areas and make anything look impressive. They should Apply on the forums after completing a ([/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]200/250[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]) plot...or more, which best shows their style and skills. All their builds will be judged and references of Advanced+ Required.[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent][[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]Nearly Full World Edit...[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]][/BCOLOR]

[BCOLOR=transparent]Advanced Builder:[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] This is a rank is for those who have proven themselves to be extremely skilled, and have passed the voting stages after applying on the forums. They will need to complete a ([/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]384/400[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]) plot...or more. They will then be required to fill out another application on the forums, with Architect+ references.[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent][[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]Full World Edit and (Basic VoxelSniper?)[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]][/BCOLOR]

[BCOLOR=transparent]Architect:[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]This is the final rank for those who have proven themselves to be extremely skilled Terraformers and Builders. They will be required to complete 2 [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]512x512[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] plots or more, and apply on the forums. There is no more Player Ranks (yet).[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent][[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]Full World Edit and Full VoxelSniper[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]][/BCOLOR]

[BCOLOR=transparent]Grand Architect:[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] This is a reserve rank.[/BCOLOR]

[BCOLOR=transparent]Build Team Information[/BCOLOR]

[BCOLOR=transparent]We will attempt to bring back a Build Team, this time with a more structured hierarchy which gives users more motivation to participate.[/BCOLOR]

[BCOLOR=transparent]Ranking System[/BCOLOR]

[BCOLOR=transparent]Ranks will have a 100 point gap each. Points will be given for contributing quality content to the server, whilst points will be deducted for bad contributions.[/BCOLOR]

[BCOLOR=transparent]Rank Requirements[/BCOLOR]


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[BCOLOR=transparent]Build Team Ranks[/BCOLOR]{/td}
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[BCOLOR=transparent]Requirements[/BCOLOR]{/td}
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[BCOLOR=transparent]Prefix[/BCOLOR]{/td}
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[BCOLOR=transparent]Trial Builder[/BCOLOR]{/td}
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[BCOLOR=transparent]Submit an Application on Forums[/BCOLOR]{/td}
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[BCOLOR=transparent]Title Color, Grey[/BCOLOR]{/td}
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[BCOLOR=transparent]Helper[/BCOLOR]{/td}
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[BCOLOR=transparent]Pass the trial build exam[/BCOLOR]{/td}
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[BCOLOR=transparent]Title Color, Green[/BCOLOR]{/td}
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[BCOLOR=transparent][✪][/BCOLOR]{/td}
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[BCOLOR=transparent]Builder[/BCOLOR]{/td}
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[BCOLOR=transparent]Rankup by getting points by building content for the server.[/BCOLOR]{/td}
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[BCOLOR=transparent]Title Color, Yellow[/BCOLOR]{/td}
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[BCOLOR=transparent][✪✪][/BCOLOR]{/td}
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[BCOLOR=transparent]Elite Builder[/BCOLOR]{/td}
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[BCOLOR=transparent]Same as Elite builder, build content for the server and get enough points to rankup.[/BCOLOR]{/td}
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[BCOLOR=transparent]Title Color, Gold[/BCOLOR]{/td}
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[BCOLOR=transparent][✪✪✪][/BCOLOR]{/td}
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[BCOLOR=transparent]Terraformer (optional)[/BCOLOR]{/td}
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[BCOLOR=transparent]This rank is granted to those who are skilled in making mountains or terrain in general.[/BCOLOR]{/td}
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[BCOLOR=transparent]Title Color, Pink[/BCOLOR]{/td}
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[BCOLOR=transparent][T][/BCOLOR]{/td}
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[BCOLOR=transparent]Advanced Builder[/BCOLOR]{/td}
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[BCOLOR=transparent]This rank is for people that have been in the build team for a certain period time and have helped the community with building a variety of things.[/BCOLOR]{/td}
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[BCOLOR=transparent]Title Color, Purple[/BCOLOR]{/td}
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[BCOLOR=transparent][A][/BCOLOR]{/td}
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[BCOLOR=transparent]Project Manager (s)[/BCOLOR]{/td}
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[BCOLOR=transparent]This rank is reserved for people that have been handpicked by the head builder.[/BCOLOR]{/td}
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[BCOLOR=transparent]Title Color, Light Blue[/BCOLOR]{/td}
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[BCOLOR=transparent][M][/BCOLOR]{/td}
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[BCOLOR=transparent]Head Builder[/BCOLOR]{/td}
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[BCOLOR=transparent]This rank is not acquirable until the current head builder resigns.[/BCOLOR]{/td}
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[BCOLOR=transparent]Title Color, Maroon[/BCOLOR]{/td}
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[BCOLOR=transparent][H][/BCOLOR]{/td}
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[BCOLOR=transparent]Command Suggestions[/BCOLOR]

[BCOLOR=transparent]/Heads [Page number], /Head [Name][/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] - Basic commands that allow for an interface, such as a chest, to appear on the screen and display categorised Player Heads for use in Building and Decorating. It will allow for Players to easily obtain organised Heads quickly. Here is an Example:[/BCOLOR]

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[BCOLOR=transparent]/Craft,/EChest [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]- [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]Basic commands that allow for quick access to a CraftingTable and an EnderChest. Allows for players to craft and store items quickly, as well as allowing for it do be done while on plots that the player isn’t added to.[/BCOLOR]

[BCOLOR=transparent]-/Playertime [time] [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]- [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]A command that allows for a Player to set their game-time to a select time, eg Day/Night. Would allow for players to see their builds at different times and wouldn’t annoy other players in the World. May be able to use the Compass as a bind for this command[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent].[/BCOLOR]

[BCOLOR=transparent]/Effect [effect] [time] [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]- [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]A command that allows a player to set a potion effect on themselves, such as Night Vision, for a set or fixed duration of time. Would assist in building in the dark without having to manually splash yourself with a potion.[/BCOLOR]

[BCOLOR=transparent]/PlotChat[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] - [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]A command that allows players to speak in a local-type chat system to other players on the same plot. The command would be restricted to only the plot they’re on, so won’t work on the roads. This command would be great for roleplayers or building in a team on one plot, without other people listening in or spamming chat.[/BCOLOR]

[BCOLOR=transparent]/ReviewMsg [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]or[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] /Cp ReviewMsg[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] - [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]A command that allows a Reviewing staff member to write a message to a plot owner about their plot, or their review. It can be used to give advice and feedback without having to leave signs on a player’s plot - more professional.[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=transparent]-SirComputer is developing this command, bug him about it[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent].[/BCOLOR]

[BCOLOR=transparent]-/Download[/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent] - [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=transparent]Automatically downloads the plot that you’re on as a schematic in the correct file format. Only works for plots that you own.[/BCOLOR]

 

[BanSwift]

Other Suggestions/Ideas

-[Edit] A livemap so that players can see their builds from a different perspective and easily look over the worlds.

-A deeper flatland, which would allow for more space underground to build, perhaps 64 blocks?

-Fun Perks given when you rank up, such as Titles, Login Messages and Fun commands. This would make the ranks more ‘attractive’.

-Return the Slimeball, feather, Gold and Diamond Pickaxe and their abilities.

-Add a tutorial room to the server spawn, which has a basic server quiz which players will need to answer a set of questions correctly. Quiz ideas include the ranking system, commands, and rules.

-Improve the overall functionality of the server, by having the server spawn protected in flatland, allowing for new players to instantly build.

-Return the Terrain/Custom Terrain world, so players are able to build and practice building on terrain, instead of just flatland. Rules would need to be stricter due to terrain griefing. Players would also be able to build towns together, which must be 200 or more blocks apart from each other. No redstone tests to be build there.
Example (could also be used:
-[www.planetminecraft.com/project/4000x4000-multiple-biomes-map--download-worldmachine---custom-terrain/]

-A QuickSave system could be implemented into the server so that there are more save intervals, which would reduce rollbacks during server crashes and reduce strain during saves.

- An Item Removal System could be implemented in order to remove items from the ground. May reduce lag.

-Plive has ‘offered’ to create a Custom Terrain World using WorldPainter, if needed.

-Host more Weekly/Monthly Building Competitions so that players have an opportunity to log online and compete.

-Host Redstoning Competitions, where redstoners are challenged to Build something, such as a game, while being fully automated.

-Host some ‘Quiz Nights,’ where players can test their knowledge on a topic. Fun thing that used to happen on Rof, and sometimes BuildBox.

-Daily/Weekly BuildBattles/Speedbuild competitions, to break up the grind of building with more building. Also provides those who can’t make weekends with another opportunity to participate.

Minigames - A few minigames could be added onto the server to allow players to get a break from continuously building or to allow them to have a little build of fun while playing games or competing. Here are a few examples that may work well:

-Spleef events/games
-Prizyms has already stated that he’d like to bring back Spleefing Tournaments, could be a good idea.

-Replication Game (2D/3D?)

-A place where players can try and test their parkouring skills and compete and race against other players.

-A PvP area or arena would probably be a fun idea, however it isn’t necessarily needed now that there’s AoD Beta.

Currency System

A Currency System, or ‘Loyalty System’ could be introduced onto the server so that there is a way of rewarding the players who are actively involved and support the community, and a way of helping the community to Improve. A few ideas are listed below:

Methods of Gaining Currency:

-A Currency System could be used as a means to encourage players to vote for the server and advertise, by rewarding them for their support. A way of increasing the amount of vote could be done by giving the Top voter a Custom Title for a week.

-Players could earn currency by filling out a Survey about the Staff and the Server, which could give the player a chance to provide information on how the server is doing, and any ideas or improvements that they would want adding.

-They could earn currency by recruiting a friend to the server, where once that player reaches a certain ontime then they get rewarded.

Alternate methods of gaining currency could include:

-Finishing a plot to a certain standard, allowing it to be used as a map for other servers, or simply filling an entire plot with buildings.

-Reward for Competition Winners, as a way of encouraging more people to take part.

-Currency could be given to those who complete a Daily Building/Redstoning Challenge which would be then judged by a Moderator or higher. This would also encourage players to login and give them something to do, as well as inspiration.

Rewards:

The currency could be used on the server to buy things (these are the best that I could come up with, without obviously going past the EULA):

-New Plots
-New Commands (fun/useful?)
-/Setwarp tokens (which would limit the amount of random Warps made)
-Heads (Just an idea, although /heads ruins this idea)
-Hats
-Pets/Followers
-Increase WorldEditing radius (slightly)

 

[Fragile]

Skimmed mostly, but got the point. Really cool set of ideas that I think would help set Create apart from other creative servers. One small thing to add though, would you guys consider ditching the name "Create"? I know that's something really small, but it's really not the greatest name ever. I wouldn't want AoD to be called "Fight" or Kami's to be called "Survive". I preferred Buildbox much more, but if it's just me who thinks so then disregard this.

Back to the main point, The only real issue I see here is a possible over congestion of ranks. 9 Player ranks and 8 Build Team ranks seems like a bit much.

Otherwise, great idea overall, I like it.

 

[Psycho]

Thanks for creating a well detailed list of ideas! I'll try to answer these as best as I can.

Ranks
Create currently has five player ranks (Guest, Novice, Builder, AdvBuilder, and Architect) and you have added four (Amateur, Redstoner, EliteBuilder, and Grand Architect).
I kind of think that nine player ranks would be a lot, especially with limiting commands and the additional plot worlds that you listed per rank -- Which would lead to six different plot worlds compared to the four that we currently have minus the flatland world.

And I agree that there's a bit of a gap between the ranks and the building skill required from the players.
So, this is how I see it:

WorldEdit will be for every rank so I don't think there should be limited WE for the lower ranks.

• Guest
• Novice (Amateur???)
  • I'm unsure about having a rank between Novice and Builder just yet, but I placed Amateur next to Novice for a few reasons:
  • Amateur will still be building in Novice Plots with additional perms for 2 more plots in that world.
  • Amateur will still have the same permissions as Novice, unless you guys think there should be additional perms.
• Builder (Redstoner)
  • I currently group Builder and Redstoner together, but not many players have achieved or showed off that they can apply Redstone into their builds.
  • This is set as a Prefix right now.
  • And Redstoners will still have the same perms as Builders.
• EliteBuilder
  • I believe that there needs to be a rank between Builder and Adv because I've see way too many Builders on the server that are Adv-ish but not quite there.
  • They will still have the same permissions, unless someone can mention anything good for them.
  • They will still be building in the Builder Plots world with an addition of 2 plots.
• AdvBuilder
• Architect

So, I pretty much nerfed Grand Architect because there are only 3 Architects on the server right now and I don't think there's a need for it unless those Architects persist and can pretty much create a whole world on their own.
Amateur is up in the air.
No new plot worlds unless you guys really push for it?


Build Team
I'd love to see a build team happen, but the person who runs it has to be active and know what they're doing. If there are at least five players that will be active and actually build things for this Build Team then I'd say go head! Details on how that can be handled could be submitted in a separate thread or pm.

Though, how I see it right now. The Build Team rank perms may stay the same as the Player rank perms in Create. Up until maybe Project Manager or Head Builder -- where these may be considered a Staff rank with limited commands maybe to change a prefix or something else?

Regarding the listed Prefix Colors and Title. I think that the Build Team rank colors should stay the same as the Player Rank colors, but with adjusted Prefixes. I like the stars, though I wouldn't know how those could be added as a symbol in PEX. Here are examples of how I see it.

[✪✪] [Builder] Psycho
[✪✪✪✪] [AdvBuilder] Psycho
[✪✪✪✪] [AdvBuilder] Psycho
[✪] [Head Builder] Psycho
Or if the stars get too busy then just one star would suffice.


Command Suggestions:

• Heads
  • I'm wondering if there's a plugin for this where you're able to customize the list of heads shown, because I think this would be a nice idea!
• Craft E Chest
  • Ehhh
• Playertime
  • Hopefully, if all goes well... this will happen
• Effects
  • Ehh?
• PlotChat
  • This sounds like a nice idea, but at the same time... is it needed? There's Party Chat.
• ReviewMSG
  • If SirC can create a plugin for this, or if there's a suitable plugin right now, then this would be helpful for both Staff and Players.
• Download
  • I posted this: http://escaperestart.com/forum/threads/an-apology-and-moving-forwards.18792/#post-363010

Other Suggestions/Ideas

• Livemap
  • Check the link up there ^
• Flatland
  • Personally, I like the current Flatland as it is right now with three layers of grass then 1 layer of bedrock. I believe the reason for this is just to make it easier to manage in terms of clearing up super random builds. Also, if flatland were 64 layers, then sneaky players can hide things such as redstone clocks or spam loads of mobs.
• Fun Perks
  • I want this to happen. Currently, Architects can get their own semi-custom prefix along with Speedbuild winners who get a temp-semi-custom prefix.
  • But if you have more ideas for perks/fun commands for each rank, then possibly create a separate thread.
• Slimeball/Feather/Diamond Pick
  • That was a plugin called Toolbox, which to my knowledge, wasn't updated by the dev when Create was introduced. So I don't think this one can happen unless you find a plugin.
• Tutorial room
  • Does this really need to happen though?
• Functionality of the server
  • Flatland Spawn is protected with WorldGuard -- the players just need to fly a few blocks out of it in order to build.
• Terrain World
  • This was removed when Create started due to how hard it was to maintain for staff and I guess overall usage by the playerbase? But I do like the idea of players creating towns in terrain or for players to actually build in premade terrain. Check the staff forum regarding this!
• QuickSave
  • This will happen. Once I figure out how to make it happen.
• Item Removal System
  • Clearlagg -- I'll see to it that this happens as well.
• Plive's Terrain
  • This won't be needed if future plans come to fruition. But thanks for offering!
• Weekly/Monthly Competitions
  • I don't see why not. It's just comes down to whoever wants to do it and what not.
• Redstone Competitions
  • This depends on what and who wants to do this.
• Quiz Nights
  • Same answer as above.
• Daily/Weekly Speedbuilds
  • Same as above.
• Minigames
  • Hm, I don't know how introducing minigames to the server will work, but if anyone can offer insight then feel free! If this needs a different thread then go ahead.

Currency System
This sounds like a fun idea and can encourage players a bit.
I'd like to see this happen but figuring out how to implement it may be a bit of a task -- like would it be automated when the player requests a reward? I do like the idea of giving in-game currency for what you listed-- voting, competitions, and ontime. This could be related to the Fun Perks suggestion above.
Hats and Pets for all \o/


Everything that I just answered may or may not be implemented, but there are ideas that I really like here so most likey, I will push to have them happen one way or another. Lets see what Prizyms says!

 

[SirComputer]

• ReviewMSG
  • If SirC can create a plugin for this, or if there's a suitable plugin right now, then this would be helpful for both Staff and Players.

I'm halfway there ATM. I'm gone ATM, but since there's popular demand I'll work on it more to get it done when I get back.

 

[BanSwift]

Thanks for the quick response and for considering the suggestions. Going to keep this short, due to writing too much in the first posts.

Ranks
I agree with that the Rank amounts being too large, but I'm glad that you're willing to accept a new rank between Builder and Adv.

PlotChat
Although it being an idea and a rival to party chat, it would be better if party chat was fixed.

Effects
Basically, it would allow you to add a potion effect, such as speed or strength onto you for a select period of time. This could also be used with NightVision while building, to light up dark areas.

Slimeball/Feather/Diamond Pick
Will look into it.

Tutorial room
I feel like it'd be a good idea. Allowing players to learn a bit about the server before they start to build. They will then accept the rules, or complete a quiz about the Rules, Commands and the Server.

Competitions, etc..
I wouldn't mind hosting a few. We could also use it as a Build Team trial process, instead of forcing them to create a new plot. Or, challenge them to detail a Novice plot with a lot of detail.


Most of the Suggestions have either been accepted/tweaked/looked into, so that's all I can see to reply to. If you or anyone else has any questions, feel free to ask.

 

[Prizyms]

Ranks
I feel like having a ton of ranks and prefixes goes against the philosophy of a simple creative server like this. The server is first and foremost about building, not about flaunting a custom title. For that reason I don't think adding any new ranks would be a particularly good idea except for an intermediate rank between Builder and AdvBuilder, which would simply be an in-game promotion. A single Build Team star prefix which changes in colour depending on seniority would be sufficient.

Build Team
The real problem I see here is finding and keeping interest. When I ran the citybuild project 2 years ago, it fell apart within a matter of days because of the lack of sustained interest. In addition - is our server really active enough to warrant an entire sub-community of content creators? I think keeping content creation independent is still going to be our best bet for the time being.

Command suggestions

• Plot chat Party chat does everything this does but better
• Effect Splashing a potion onto yourself isn't even that much of a hassle.

The rest I'm in agreement with.

Other suggestions

• Redstone competitions I can already see users abusing this trying to lag the server out with clocks. In addition, plain redstone for the sake of redstone is extremely ugly and would likely be Tartan Ruled within a few weeks.
• Tutorial room /help
• The events I've already got plans for an old-school spleef arena and perhaps a quiz night if there's enough interest. In addition I'd like to bring back the building events after the map competition.

Everything else has been dealt with by Psycho!

 

[Fragile]

tEffect Splashing a potion onto yourself isn't even that much of a hassle.

The difference, though, is splash potions carry the effect for a decent amount of time in survival, 1-3 minutes is a bit of a pain to do while you're building, which could take anywhere from 5 minutes to a few weeks to do. However, if I were to type in /effect 16 1000000 1, I would have Night Vision forever, instead of having to splash myself 50 times

 

[BanSwift]

-Remove the ''Nobody is listening to you'' message or allow it to be toggled off. Players have been spammed when talking to people on IRC.

 

[Fragile]

Remove the ''Nobody is listening to you'' message or allow it to be toggled off. Players have been spammed when talking to people on IRC.

I don't think the following suggestion is actually possible, but could you have it of when there are people on IRC, too?