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Post by Cubez on Sept 16, 2011 0:08:09 GMT -5
The Plan for 1.8 We are planning to switch over to 1.8 on Sept. 25th or the following week depending when the Bukkit release will be finished. Now if the Bukkit update comes before Sept. 25, unfortunately, you're going to have to wait until after the 25th due to me being busy.
Next week I will be pretty busy due to a family event. I will pop on the server here an there but I will mostly frequent the forums to keep tabs on any problems with the server.
Now whats going to happen once the Bukkit update is out, is we're going to Copy and Save the Spawn (Summerset Valley) & Golan Heights areas, including any player homes that have been built. Once everything is saved, we will then start a fresh map on 1.8 and paste our buildings on the new map and continue playing. Your money will be saved as well, and we ask you to clear your inventory and store it into your chests.
Hopefully the above will work and we can continue playing again with the new update. Though remember we will start saving after Sept. 25th and create a new map. I will inform you guys when exactly this will take place. So you guys can keep playing now and your stuff will be saved.If you want your house saved, please post below the co-ordinates of your home and it will be saved after the 25th. Also we're not saving Cave homes, so please create one above ground with your chests. Number of homes may be limited to 1 or 2.
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Post by BabyGal on Sept 16, 2011 1:43:44 GMT -5
I'm glad we have decided on this plan, Great job Cubez! Hopefully this all works out the way we planned. I Also will not be online as much from Sept 16th - Sept 27th due to family event also. Although If you want to contact me just send me a message on the forums and I'll reply as soon as I can. Can't wait for 1.8 !
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Post by Cubez on Sept 22, 2011 5:20:34 GMT -5
Looks like Bukkit has released a recommended build. Next thing is to go through our Plugins and see which ones have updated to #1185. Don't have time right now to go through the list but I've checked a few, and some are up to date for 1.8.1, but they have yet to say Bukkit Version #1185. So it seems we will be able to go through with this next week. I'll keep you guys up to date come Sunday and the following week. Note: Please post your home location co-ordinates (xyz) if you want it saved.
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Post by Cubez on Sept 22, 2011 9:08:27 GMT -5
Well this doesn't make it easy for us with these new Tweets by notch and info about Bukkit..
Notch
Bukkit
So we'll just have to see what's released next week, we could be jumping to 1.9 or even 1.10. Wait and see how this unfolds.
Here some ideas;
Plan A. Continue with our original plan and update to 1.8 on Sun/Mon/Tues, with new map and our buildings hopefully saved.
Plan B. Continue with our original plan as Plan A but we'll keep updating to 1.9, then 1.10 when Bukkit builds are released. Which will mean we'll probably play each new version (1.8, 1.9, 1.10) for a few weeks after each update. It just means more work on keeping pace with the updates and a bit more downtime during each new update.
Plan C. Do exactly as Plan A but just keep it at 1.8 until we feel ready to jump to 1.10+ depending on how much content each new update adds. We could keep 1.8 for a while and skip to 1.11 if we feel there is a noticeable difference in terms of how much they've added.
This is just brainstorming on my part, you guys are welcome to make some suggestions, let me know what you guys think or would like to happen with the server.
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Post by Docxx on Sept 23, 2011 9:43:36 GMT -5
I vote plan A
I looked at 1.9 stuff and the amount of bugs and things they need to fix is huge. I think a proper 1.9 is is further away than people think, they are trying to add too much too soon.
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Post by Cubez on Sept 23, 2011 11:25:28 GMT -5
Alright, I just wanted to add that apparently no one was able to post except Staff members, I've opened it up so everyone can give their thoughts on this.
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Post by Crusher on Sept 26, 2011 9:40:56 GMT -5
Well, i'm unable to find out what contents are being added into 1.9..As much as you guys make it sound good..I'm lost .. Anywho, about releasing to 1.8, i think we should do it, just so we have the adventure update. 1.8 is a new minecraft that i think we should all enjoy ..As for me, im stuck in the future if you get what i mean, so you guys probably wont see me on alot.. I'm also going to be at war with my fellow Gears..We brothers will fight the locust till the humanity is free from extinction xD
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Post by Cubez on Sept 26, 2011 18:32:38 GMT -5
Aright i'm back for the most part. Now I've been checking the plugins to see which have updated, and so far i'm waiting on a few more. MobBounty is still being worked on the plugin dev said, but should be out soon. Some of the economy plugins may have to be put to the side until they're ready. I think we can do without them for a bit. Updating will take some time so bear with us. We will start by saving the Spawn area and region protected areas. If there is no other homes that need to be saved, we will then begin updating. I will first have to back everything up in case it doesn't go right. Then update to 1.8.1, and update the plugins that are compatible with craftbukkit build #1185.
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Post by Cubez on Sept 28, 2011 1:15:57 GMT -5
Server is in the process of being updated to 1.8.So far it's finished but as a safety precaution, the server won't allow anyone to join until i'm finished. All I have left to do is, update the regions and test a few things before I open it back up. I just don't want to come back tomorrow and find half the spawn gone from creepers. I'm done for the night, will work on it tomorrow. Special thanks to Docxx for his help on restoring Spawn and other key areas from the old map. Unfortunately all chests are wiped, due to the process of moving the buildings to the new map. At least we have a fresh map for you guys to get crackin' to! ;D
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