Hey guys,

Due to popular demand (and the fact we haven't had an event in a very long time), we're holding a build competition!
Please read the information below for everything you need to know.

What's the theme?
The theme for this build competition is ruins. We will be looking for creations that utilize unique and interesting methods of looking ruined, decayed, destroyed, etc.
There are many blocks within the game that are suitable for this theme. Use them to your advantage to provide high detail.

How do I enter/submit my creation?
There is no sign up for this event. If you wish to enter, simply start building!
Once you've completed your creation and wish to submit it, reply to this thread with the x y z coordinates on where it's located. (please no /homes)

Can I use a resource pack?
We want everyone to have the same look/advantage when entering, therefore all submissions will be judged using the default resource pack.

When does the event end?
The event will last 4 weeks from today. August 14th 2015 - September 11th 2015
After this, no more submissions will be accepted and we will move onto the judging stage.

Prizes?
There will be 3 winners in the form of first, second, and third place.
First place will receive $30 to spend in the donation store.
Second place will receive $20 to spend in the donation store.
Third place will receive $10 to spend in the donation store.

Any questions? Feel free to ask them below. Good luck!

Hey guys, we're having a sale in the donation store, every package is 50% off! Just head over to the "Sale!" tab and check out the offers.

Enjoy!

Hey guys,

To show our thanks for the many donations we have received, I'd like to introduce a new feature for donators here on the forums.
For any past and future donations you give towards the server, you will receive a special badge displayed next to your posts and on your forum profile.

As of now, there are 7 badges to be earned from donating, they include:

Cookie - Donated $5 towards the server.
Redstone - Donated $10 towards the server.
Lapis Lazuli - Donated $20 towards the server.
Gold - Donated $30 towards the server.
Emerald - Donated $50 towards the server.
Diamond - Donated $100 towards the server.
Nether Star - Donated $150 towards the server.

Due to the overwhelming amount of donations we've received thus far, it would be hard for me to add all the badges at once.
Because of this, if you have donated to the server and would like your badge added, please either create a support thread or send me a PM with your Minecraft name you've donated with. If you've donated with multiple Minecraft names, please instead provide the email address you've used to donate with.

Thank you for your continued support, and I hope you enjoy this new feature!

Hey guys,

We're happy to announce the addition of protection stones!

Before the server was wiped, we used the sponge block as a means of protecting land, but because of the official implementation of sponges into ocean monuments, using them was no longer an option.
We have now, however, added 3 types of new protection stones that come in the form of Coal, Lapis, and Emerald ore blocks.

For those of you unfamiliar with how these work, I'll give you a quick rundown. You purchase these protection stones from the shops, and you can place them like any other block. Once placed, they will protect the area from other players, unless you give them access.
Protection stones will protect the area from players breaking blocks, placing blocks, breaking entities (paintings, item frames, armor stands), harvesting crops, and killing animals.

You can allow a player to a protection field by standing in it and using: /ps allow <name>
The same can be done to remove a player by using: /ps remove <name>
Other features include visualizing the field with /ps visualize, and hiding/camouflaging the block with /ps hide and /ps unhide.
Use /ps for a full list of available commands.

The sizes/prices are as follows:
- Coal Protection: 11x11x11 - $1500
- Lapis Protection: 22x22x22 - $9000
- Emerald Protection: 41x41x41 - $45000

Head over to the far left corner of /warp shops to purchase them. Keep in mind the prices are subject to change at any time, but the sizes will never change.

Enjoy!

Apologies for the huge delay in announcing the top voters for February.
To compensate for this, the top voters for February will receive an extra $5 towards their rewards.

Thank you to all who voted in February and March, the top voters are as follows:

February:
1. iamokmike
2. jordy994994
3. atomicspacemonky

March:
1. iamokmike
2. atomicspacemonky
3. shadeddusk

Prizes:
1st - $15 to spend in the donation store.
2nd - $10 to spend in the donation store.
3rd - $5 to spend in the donation store.

Remember, the top voters for February will receive an extra $5 towards their rewards.
Rewards can be found here.
The top voters can PM me with their chosen rewards.

Hey guys,

EDIT: This has been resolved now. However if you find you're still having issues with your new username, please send me a PM here on the forums.

The ability to edit your username was finally added yesterday which is pretty exciting, however it comes with a few downfalls.
If you do indeed change your username, please be aware that you will temporarily lose access to your rank, donation rewards, and anything else linked to your original username.
For the time being, if you change your username, please send me a PM here on the forums with your old username and your new username and I will transfer over your things.

This shouldn't be an issue for too long, I've started work on fixing the problems and will update this post when it's no longer an issue.

Cheers.