All Networks Cubecraft problems v2

[remio]

Hai everyone, back in July, @CommunistCactus made a thread about the problems this server has. Now, there are some other problems, so I list them and I try to explain how to fix them. Keep in mind that I don't want to offend anyone with this thread. If I've mentioned your name, you shouldn't feel like you're doing a bad job.

Spoiler: The first problem: A lack of (active) staff members.

We currently have 13 moderators on our network. In my opinion, that's not enough, because some are really inactive. I've listed some possible solutions to this issue below.

Advertise the helper applications in-game.
Example:
*Chat*
RemiTheSheep was killed by Spuuuni

RemiTheSheep: GG!

*Bot*: We need new staff members! Are you kind, friendly, do you have experience with being staff and would you like to help this server? Apply here! (Make sure you read this thread before applying!)


This message would show up every hour.


Advertise the forums website in the chat.
Example:
We have a forums website! Join it now!

How is this going to work? Well, if players join the forums, they will notice the staff applications section and maybe they will apply for helper.


I know that we can't get good candidates for the staff position out of thin air, but I think these solutions are worth giving a try.
Note: Do not change the requirements, as they are fine, and we only want good candidates, right?

Spoiler: The second problem: The bad treatment of suggestions.

Let's talk about the bad treatment of suggestions. I know you can't implement every suggestion, but some are really good and have a lot of support by our community, but are ignored. (So, they don't get feedback from staff or from the management team.)
Examples:

Change the way sentinel reports are handled:
I've literally asked 4 times for staff feedback, and Quetzi replied, but he helped a user, without leaving his opinion on the suggestion thread.
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/repost-suggestion-about-reports.211920/

https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/suggestion-about-reports.204509/

https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/handle-reports-with-video-evidence.208043/

Don't let uber cubelets have any duplicates:
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/dont-let-ubers-have-any-duplicates.213351/

(Yes, Quetzi replied to this thread, but it had nothing to do with the suggestion.)


Vote rewards:
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/vote-rewards.213328/

How to keep players on the server?
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/how-to-keep-players-on-the-server.212783/

Re-add skyblock
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/more-than-two-years-later-staff.197414/
I honestly would love to play skyblock on this server. Also, the thread got 36 likes (I've liked the thread after I made the screesnhot) but no, no feedback from staff. Quite annoying in my opinion.

/global and /team:
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/global-and-team.212393/

Temporary leaderboards:
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/add-it-add-it-noooow.211888/

Sentinel appeals:
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/sentinel-appeals-change-the-way-they-are-handled.211699/
Although this thread did get a response from Lezappen, he didn't reply to the original suggestion, but he replied to ZombiePower's post.

The ability to edit profile posts:
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/edit-profile-posts.210874/

Kill streak rewards:
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/killstreak-rewards.210738/
In my opinion this is a very great suggestion. I do not understand why this hasn't been escalated yet.

/report:
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/report-should-give-you-the-link-to-the-reports-site.210158/
As Koi_YTP said:

I mean, it's been suggested for like 100 times and it's still not implemented? What? I don't know a lot about coding-related stuff, but this shouldn't take that much time, right?
Oh yeah:

Leaving games:
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/leaving-games.209911/
No explaination needed, I think.

Player information:
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/player-information.209906/

Join suggestion:
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/join-suggestion.211011/

I know that there are many more good suggestions that could be implemented, but after looking through 30 pages of great suggestions, I found enough ideas.

Spoiler: Lack of (good) Java updates.

There are too few Java updates. That's my opinion, but I think there are more users who think like this.
Let's compare the Java updates to the Bedrock updates:

Java updates:

In the last 6 months, 12 Java updates have been released. That's 2 updates. But, if you zoom in and look at what those Java updates contain, they aren't that good.

A list of updates I don't like:

• PvP Map Update+General improvements. 3 new Duels maps, 1 new FFA map and some bug fixes. Not a very big update.
• Lucky Islands now on 1.8. It's very great to play Lucky Islands on 1.8, but this is actually just an announcement of 1 game that's now playable with a certain version and some bug fixes.
• CubeCraft Plus Update+General improvements. Actually there are only 4 more things that were added in this update: You've added colours to the PLUS emotes, you've added the auto-afk feature, you've added new kill messages (which are pretty cool imo), and you've added new loot for PLUS users. A pretty small update.
• EggWars 3rd Birthday, Sale, and General improvements. I've never seen a thread about celebrating SkyWars' 3rd/4th birthday, so in my opinion this is just making up reasons to create a news thread. (No offense, this is just my opinion) Also, this thread is all about 1 new EggWars map, 1 new texture for the battle zone texture pack, and some other very small additions. Was it worth making a news thread about this?

So, that means 12-4=8 decent updates in the last 6 months. That's not a lot, is it?

That being said, let's switch over to the Bedrock updates, because otherwise I can't make a comparison.


Bedrock updates:
In the last 4 months, 7 pretty sucessful updates for the Bedrock platform have been released by our management team, and the playerbase of the Bedrock platform has grown a lot: There are now more Bedrock players than Java players!

A list of Bedrock updates I like:

• MinerWare now on Bedrock! A very great update; we have a new game on our Bedrock platform!
• Lobby Update+New Store content! The lobby is neat, the new store content seems nice, and the loot menu looks very great.
• Halloween+Ender Update! I like those maps.. >.>

It's great to see that players enjoy the Bedrock updates, but I think that we shouldn't forget about the Java platform. Of course I understand that you are trying to develop new updates for the Bedrock platform of our server, because that platform is just starting up, but as I said: Don't forget about the Java platform, because there are still 2.000+ players on that platform!

I'd like to have more players on the Java platform. How?
Well, first, we need a big SkyWars update, because the last SkyWars update was released on 20 October in 2017. That's more than a year ago.

That was a pretty big update, and I would love to have more big updates. So, here are some ideas for a next SkyWars update:

• Add new maps.
• Add new kits. Some suggestions: The bunny kit. You'll receive 2 spawn eggs with agressive killer bunnies at your spawn! (They can kill either you and your opponent, so make sure that you build a tower so they can't damage you! The voider: Gives you a knockback 2 stick at your spawn. (Breaks after 2 hits).
• Add new achievements. Suggestions: Sniper. Get 100 bow kills. Pyromaniac. Kill 100 players using lava. Nice addition: Let achievements show how many kills/wins you still need!

Then, we need other updates, like a Tower Defence update, and a Lucky Islands update.

Spoiler: Lastly: The lack of non-pvp games.

This is a very small section of this thread. In my opinion, we need more non-pvp games, like FreeBuild, SkyBlock, or Build Battle. Isn't MineCraft based on building? We are now only killing players. So add some non-pvp games, it will make other players return.

What is FreeBuild?
In FreeBuild, you can build whatever you want. There are no limits, you can use your creativity! You can also use some worldedit commands, to make building structures easier. You can publish your plots and let other players take a look at it! They can reward it with a diamond if they really like it.

What is Build Battle?
In Build Battle, players vote for a theme. You have to build the selected theme, and ultimately, you can vote if you like the plot or not. The player with the most upvotes wins!

What is SkyBlock?
In SkyBlock, you spawn on an island, you have to survive on it, and you have to enlarge it. You can change your island's theme, you can trade with other players, and so much more! For more information you can ask me or another member.

Well, that's it. I hope you like my ideas, and I hope you will do something about the problems I've mentioned.
Thanks for reading!
~Remi

 

[iiJqlian_]

Ur right

 

[HackersDontWin]

I'd be all in for SkyBlock but there would have to be a twist to it so people keep playing it. A game with a storyline that changes gameplay a bit which evolves every so often seems fun to me :P

 

[Fliqa]

I'd be all in for SkyBlock but there would have to be a twist to it so people keep playing it. A game with a storyline that changes gameplay a bit which evolves every so often seems fun to me :p

I'd be playing it all day. - Great thread!

 

[SanCookie]

Don't let uber cubelets have any duplicates:
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/dont-let-ubers-have-any-duplicates.213351/

(Yes, Quetzi replied to this thread, but it had nothing to do with the suggestion.)

Yep, I still feel sad about this ;-;

Advertise the helper applications in-game.
Example:
*Chat*
RemiTheSheep was killed by Spuuuni

RemiTheSheep: GG!

*Bot*: We need new staff members! Are you kind, friendly, do you have experience with being staff and would you like to help this server? Apply here! (Make sure you read this thread before applying!)

Well it would make more sense to actually only show up on the forums because most requirements are only for the forums.
I do agree that the forums however, should be advertised more.
Lately, Cubecraft's player count has risen to around 3000 players, but I haven't noticed any new people on the forums.


I mostly agree with the rest of them.

 

[Jevmen]

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/report:

im not sure what type of /report are you talking about?if you are talking about call a staff using a /report or something else (like youtubers) i want to say YES!! but only players with +30 handled reports can use it because people can abuse of this command

Kill streak rewards:

YES!! the poor shopers are loosing points

The ability to edit profile posts:

you can just delete it and make it again but YES!!

Don't let uber cubelets have any duplicates:

YES!! but what happend if you has all loot? you cant open the uber?

/global and /team:

Im sure than this actualy exist. using ! and !!

 

[LonelyNartyta]

YES, build battle dfjdgdafds

 

[Jevmen]

this is a very good post, you get a very good info and i say YES!!!! to everything

 

[LonelyNartyta]

this is a very good post, you get a very good info and i say YES!!!! to everything

Do you want to marry me? c: You have to answer yes

 

[Jevmen]

YES, build battle dfjdgdafds

if you do, do it rigth
BUILD BATTLE

 

[LonelyNartyta]

if you do, do it rigth
BUILD BATTLE

And marry me? c:

 

[Fliqa]

if you do, do it rigth
BUILD BATTLE

Writes the word 'right' wrong.

 

[Deleted member 352903]

I agree

 

[Jevmen]

I know than cubecraft is making a lot of bedrock updates and i hate them, but i know than is necesary: microsoft is trying to made bedrock better than java and we have to be ready, but pls JAVA still existing

PD: @Nartyta01 yes <3

 

[LonelyNartyta]

I know than cubecraft is making a lot of bedrock updates and i hate them, but i know than is necesary: microsoft is trying to made bedrock better than java and we have to be ready, but pls JAVA still existing

PD: @Nartyta01 yes <3

<3 7u7r

 

[Jevmen]

@RemiTheSheep you are a here for all the comunity.
This post implement all the comunity good and necesary posts this year.
but abour a good java update... still dreaming
we keep waiting the rotation system
probably next java updates:
-???
-christmas
-???
-2019
-???

The next good java update will probably be in 2019 and probably will be the rotation system


But remember the dogs live the life faster, im actualy on 2021 and i still waiting my skyfall :(

 

[LonelyNartyta]

@RemiTheSheep you are a here for all the comunity.
This post implement all the comunity good and necesary posts this year.
but abour a good java update... still dreaming
we keep waiting the rotation system
probably next java updates:
-???
-christmas
-???
-2019
-???

The next good java update will probably be in 2019 and probably will be the rotation system


But remember the dogs live the life faster, im actualy on 2021 and i still waiting my skyfall :(

Aw, unicorns don't die, we are like vampires

 

[Jevmen]

like vampires

vampires turn to dust when the sunligth touch them, do you?
pls stop talking on this post , the poor remi make thim with all his love and we are saying things without coorelation, made a profile post :P

 

[Amin -]

I'd be all in for SkyBlock but there would have to be a twist to it so people keep playing it. A game with a storyline that changes gameplay a bit which evolves every so often seems fun to me :p

Thats a freakin' nice idea, if Skyblock will come to CubeCraft. Then I will play the whole day! :D

 

[Sophie]

Caution: We got a cynical Sophie below!

Unpopular opinion: Suggestions are pointless. By this point they know the many problems with their server, and for one reason or another they have chosen to turn a deaf ear.

Spoiler: The first problem: A lack of (active) staff members.

There really isn't anything they can do about this. If people aren't applying for staff, they can't recruit new staff. The solution isn't to let more people know about the application process, the solution should be to filter out the very people a global message will attract, so the few decent applications are recognised among the sea of trash. Efcluke94 / Tacosbefriends (can't remember which) agreed that such a system would be very helpful, but that was over a year ago and was the last we ever heard of such a thing.

Spoiler: The second problem: The bad treatment of suggestions.

You know how the description of the Suggestions section says 'You are heard!'? It neglects to mention that being heard isn't the same as being listened to. Point in question, this:

Advertise the forums website in the chat.

Whyyyy hasn't this been done yet? I honestly don't know, but it's been five years; if it ever does happen, it's three years too late.

Spoiler: Lack of (good) Java updates.

Couldn't agree more. I don't care how popular Fortnite is, dedicating six updates to BattleZone under the excuse "we've already put X amount into it" was a really unfortunate move. It's called 'throwing good money after bad', in that you try investing more money at something that fell beneath expectations with hopes to justify the original, failed investment: (https://www.wisegeek.com/what-does-it-mean-to-throw-good-money-after-bad.htm)

I think they should refer back to whatever formula they were using in the past. The server was growing throughout 2013-2016; they were doing something right in those years. My personal theory lies in the level of simplicity of the old gamemodes; Eggwars is literally just Skywars with respawn, RNG toned down and larger islands, for instance. It was very simple on the surface, but the game had a giant skill gap with combat aside. Updates were pretty good at the beginning of the year and I think most of the community at the time agreed, but the server still lost players. Maybe Cubecraft has just had its cruise already, and it's time to stop returning to the docks.

Spoiler: Lastly: The lack of non-pvp games.

They tried this with Arcade and... ouch. In its defence, Arcade was butchered by "free to play, pay to enjoy" rank bonuses, for example in Spleef and Paintball. I really wish they had done away with these barriers, if only to see how popular Arcade could have been. Anyways, I'd love to see more non-PvP games because the PvP community has more poison in it than the mouth of Zulrah, but I'm doubtful that it'll ever be tried again. What's left of the player-base is probably here to play PvP, seeing as it's almost all that's left.

Freebuild... SkyBlock?

Does anyone else hear the word 'soon' among his hysteric laughing?

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Neat idea :0

I mean, it's been suggested for like 100 times and it's still not implemented? What?

You are heard... but you are not listened to ='(